Richard Ian Cox

-WARNING - ADULT AND MATURED SCENES WERE DEPICTED IN THIS BOOK In the game of love, these two players don't intend to win. *Dual POV:* *Richard Wellington's Story* Born with a weak heart, billionaire Richard Wellington has always shielded himself from love, fearing the risk of heartbreak. But when his parents insist he chooses a wife from a selection of 15 high-society candidates, Richard must confront his deepest fears. *Sofia Blake (Reed)'s Story* Fashion enthusiast Sofia Blake has been burned by love and believes it's a fool's game. Desperate to escape her cruel stepmother and evil stepsisters, Sofia accepts a job as Richard's personal assistant and judge for his wife search. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, Sofia finds herself drawn to the one man she's supposed to resist. As Richard and Sofia work together, their initial disdain for each other slowly gives way to a forbidden attraction. But with their past heartaches and fears threatening to tear them apart, can they find a way to heal and open their hearts to each other? Will the Wellington Empire's legacy be secured, or will Richard and Sofia's love be the downfall of everything they hold dear?" What happens when these two individuals who hate each other and are unreceptive to love, starts growing feelings for each other?

Richard traveled to a place similar to medieval Europe and became a young master of a baron's family. Just when Richard thought he could live a peaceful life, he discovered that this world was full of dangers... Fortunately, he could experience inspiration on a daily basis! With the help of the inspiration panel, Richard, who only had the qualification of a third-class wizard, made rapid progress in learning witchcraft and started a mysterious and extraordinary wizard journey!

When Hua Jing was still in her youth, she had fallen in love with a man, Alexander Sterling. He had captured her heart and right at the bottom, she had written all sorts of sweet nothings hoping that one day he would dig deep and find them but then one day all of her dreams of being with him were shattered after he announced that he was going to marry her elder sister, Carmen Richards. She gave up on this love and when she turned twenty, right after the wedding, she asked her parents to send her abroad to further her studies but this was only a pretext. The only truth was that she wanted to take care of her broken heart. After three years, she received a call from her sister in which Carmen Richards told her that she was dying of cancer and the only wish she had on her deathbed was for Cindy Richards to get married to her husband Alexander Sterling. Cindy Richards refuses but she does not know there are more reasons to this... Read to find out more...

In a land where ancient magic and myths exists, a young man named Richard stumbles upon a long forgotten journal that speaks of a darkness so great, it threatens to destroy and enslave the entire world. But with the help of an old friend, Richard embarks on a dangerous quest to find the Dragon's Tooth, a powerful sword that was created by his grandfather. As they traveled through the land and battle dangerous enemies, Richard begins to realize the true extent of his destiny. The fate of world was in his hands, and the young man is the only one who can save it. But the journey is filled with dangers, and Richard must confront his own doubts and fears in order to be victorious before it's too late. Meanwhile, the ruthless Queen Helen will stop at nothing to claim the Dragon's Tooth for herself, and enslave the world with her dark magic and legion of knights. Her power is strong, and she has been undefeated for years. The blood moon is fast approaching, and that will be the time when the queen will absorb its power, the power of immortality. She will become unstoppable. But only the blade of the DRAGON'S TOOTH can end her rein.

As the young earl of Lordreign, Kimberly Cox must deal with the duties of his noble blood. The young man goes through many cases that lead to him questioning the true history of his family and himself whilst facing his own supposedly 'deceased' father with an ability that disrupts time whenever he pleases. Kim goes through peculiar and unfortunate events with Nia Hunter, a childhood friend, and Aron Patel, a knight's apprentice, to find his father and bring his company down from destroying the country of Abria.

Richard Yeon's revolutionary AI didn't just push the boundaries of artificial intelligence—it shattered them. His creation could design and optimize solar capture technology beyond anything humanity had achieved, promising to harness the Sun's power at unprecedented levels. But when his father discovers a terrible conspiracy he's silenced permanently. Richard on the other hand was seen as a threat, so he was framed and condemned to life in Kashui Maximum Security Prison For three years, while the world races toward an energy crisis, Richard's brilliant mind sharpens behind bars. Then new evidence emerges, proving his innocence. Upon his release, he finds his AI has been corrupted and evolved—now capable of creating solar harvesting technology so powerful it could either free humanity from its energy shackles or bring civilization to its knees. As Richard hunts for his father's killers through Shanghai's shadows, he uncovers a the same plot that killed his father: a consortium of criminal syndicates and corrupt tech giants plans to use his AI's solar technology not for salvation, but to hold the world's energy supply hostage. The same forces that destroyed his family now stand on the brink of controlling the power of the Sun itself. In a city where neon lights mask dark intentions, Richard must choose between unleashing a revenge that could darken the skies forever or finding a way to bring his father's dream of unlimited clean energy into the light.

I am a religious man here in Lakewood, and I believe in honesty, integrity, and fairness in all aspects of life. Recently, however, I found myself caught in a situation that tested my faith in these values, as I was taken advantage of by an online broker. I started by depositing $10,850 into my trading account and, through careful and honest efforts, managed to grow it to $37,961. However, when I requested to withdraw my profits, I was met with resistance. The broker denied my withdrawal request without offering any explanation, and worse, they withheld the full amount of my profit, effectively locking me out of my own money.I reached out to the broker multiple times through email and their official Telegram support, but all my attempts to get answers were ignored. This silence was not only frustrating, but it also raised serious red flags. I felt helpless and uncertain, as I had no clear way of resolving the issue or even getting a response.After exhausting all my options with the broker, I decided to take action. I reached out to Digital Hack Recovery, a company that specializes in helping people recover funds from fraudulent brokers. They took on my case and worked diligently on my behalf, ultimately helping me recover my money, including the full amount of my profits.While I am thankful to have my funds returned, the experience has left me deeply disappointed. As a person of faith, I believe in fairness, and seeing such unethical behavior firsthand was a harsh reminder of the risks involved in dealing with brokers who may not operate with transparency or integrity.I want to share this story as a warning to others. If you’re considering doing business with an online broker, be cautious and vigilant. There are those out there who will take advantage of you, and when you try to defend your rights, they will simply ignore you. I also believe that anyone who continues to support or defend such brokers should be held accountable for enabling this type of fraud. We all have a responsibility to stand against injustice and ensure that those who act unethically face consequences for their actions. Recover your stolen money easily by contacting Digital Hack Recovery today through their contact below⁚ WhatsApp +19152151930 Website; https://digitalhackrecovery.com Email; digitalhackrecovery@techie.com

Ian Percus, the second son of a countryside Viscount. One day, he received a love letter from the future. ‘If we don’t protect the future, the world will perish.’ With an ominous warning scribbled by someone. (I'm just translating this, this novel and all its rights belongs to the Author: Alcoholism 알콜중독)

For the sake of his family, Richard married a woman he had never met before. However, his newly wed wife was not only hideous but also viscous, which he only discovered on his wedding day. He thought he would be disgusted by her, but unexpectedly could not help but be attracted to this mysterious woman. What made Richard scratch his head even more, was that her face under the mask seems to be hiding some secret.

"Marinette, I beg you...please go back to your world." it wasn't my real name that the man in front of me called out to me. It was a really long journey ever since I came into the novel, that name belongs to the villainess of the novel and the guy who was holding my hand was the villain, Philip de Anastasia. "Philip...be a good emperor." I achieved my goal to give the crown to the one who truly deserves it and not the male lead of the novel, Richard de Anastasia. Philip was the first prince, the emperor's first child with the concubine, and Richard was the son of the empress. I went against all odd to make Philip the emperor. [Time Remaining: 3 seconds.] Everything is bound to an end, I hope this villain will be alright even when I'm gone. [Sun-hee will be deleted from the world, Marinette returned in three, two, and one...] Before I was gone, many memories flashed before my eyes from the start. Waking up as the villainess who was the fiance of the male lead, the female lead's half-sister, meeting the second male lead and all the extras of the novel. Till this point, I no longer saw anyone in that role anymore. Everyone could be in any role they desire to be. And for my role, I'm proud to be a villainess in everyone's eyes. My Man Is A Villain, So Am I!

After Earth is destroyed from a meteor impact, humans travel to a new world where they gain new powers. How will the story of Lucas J. Adams unfold? Thus story is inspired by MHA and Ian Boggs; the youtuber

Lisa Dennis, a mistreated young lady, was manipulated by her sister Esther into marrying a poor crippled man. After the marriage, Lisa discovered the truth about her husband Richard Rogers, he turned out to be the wealthiest man in New York City. Lisa seeked revenge against her deceitful family and when Esther tried to claim Richard for herself, a dangerous conflict occurred. Will Lisa be able to protect herself, her husband and her unborn child from her sister Esther or will Esther succeed in making Richard hers?

Just like every other girl, Mia also has a boyfriend whom she loves dearly. It was her first love, Williams and she doted on him so much. Growing up without a mother has caused great pain in Mia's life as her stepmother, Eugene keeps making her life miserable alongside her step-sister, Vivian. Even though Mia's family was prestigious, all attention was always on Vivian. She was always left in Vivian's shadow and lived as a maid. As if that wasn't enough, on her birthday, when she had thought her boyfriend would surprise her with a gift and take her on a fancy date, she unexpectedly had a nightstand with a total stranger. Mia woke up only to realize that it was Vivian who drugged her while having a secret affair with her boyfriend. As usual, Eugene protects Vivian and sells Mia off to a random man on the dating site. Mia tried to escape but she couldn't. On the day she was expected to meet the man who bought her, it turned out to be the man she had a nightstand with. Not only that, the man happens to be the famous young billionaire, Richard Brown! What is going to happen next after such an encounter? Do you think Mia would forget her boyfriend and accept Richard? Find out in this intriguing romance novel "Sold To The Famous Billionaire"

Werewolf Book: {BL} COMPLETED ALPHAXALPHA Blade Eastwood is a 17 year-old-male true blood alpha and the son of the Bloody Diamond pack's head alpha. Blade Eastwood is head over heels for Ian Keene. The only problem is that Ian is also a 19 year-old-male alpha, but Blade didn't care about Ian's rank, because he was madly in love with him even though all his friends and family told him that this relationship is impossible to happen. They were right, the mating between two male alphas has never happened before. But all this will change when Blade will find out that his fated mate is the one and the only person he has been deeply in love with ..... The alpha Ian Keene. Ian Keene on the other hand is one of the famous students in his high school whom a lot of girls and boys have a crush on. He also hasn't found his fated mate yet. Everyone sees him as the perfect person who has the perfect life since he's the only son of the CEO of the Keene Enterprises and the alpha of the Dark Moon pack. Nobody knows the true life of Ian Keene. The real plot of this book will start when Blade and Ian will find out that they are fated mates. Blade was more than just happy with that, he was ready to ignore his true blood alpha wolf and submit to his mate, he was ready to even sacrifice and kill his own wolf, he was ready to be marked even though the true blood alphas are not meant to be marked because they are the ones who are supposed to mark their mates, he was ready to give anything even his own life. Just to have a small kiss or a hug from his fated mate Ian. Ian like any other alpha was waiting for his omega or even a beta. He was excited and happy waiting for his fated mate. But all his happiness and excitement vanished in the thin air when he'd found out that his fated mate is nobody other than the TRUE BLOOD ALPHA Blade Eastwood. Ian will never be able to accept the mating bond with the true blood alpha, but his wolf will. That's why he couldn't reject Blade AT FIRST. What if Ian started using Blade's love for him just to show people how strong he is by controlling the strongest creature on this earth which is a true blood alpha? What if Blade one day found out all the lies behind Ian? What if all the love that Blade used to have for Ian disappeared and turned to hatred and grudge? The plot twist: What if one day Blade leaves everything behind and comes back, but he is not the 18-year-old stupid Blade who is in love anymore. And instead, he is the 23-year-old Blade Eastwood the Demon Alpha and also the CEO of the Eastwood enterprises? Will Blade take revenge and destroy Ian's life? Will he use the weak Ian Keene who lost his wolf and he is now just a mere human? Will Blade use the fact that Ian needs money to save his only son from dying? "He didn't see me when I was fighting for him, he only saw me at the end of the war carrying a weapon and thought I wanted to kill him. He ended up killing me." -Blade Eastwood- Read If You Want To Find Out What Happened And What Will Happen in Blade's and Ian's Love/Hate Story. lgbtq+ ROMANCE BL Book SWITCH Couple (both MCs top/bottom) Word count: { 300.000-350.000} Book cover by me.

When a feared sailor, known for his ruthless pursuit of pirates, is betrayed by his lover and marked for death, he must confront a sinister conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. But as he fights for survival, a darker, more ominous force lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike.

Family is beautiful, its one of the first thing a new life is accustomed with. The love, the care, the sense of belonging and so much more. And as much as a family is a blessing, it can sometimes become an eternal curse... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My eyes shot open as they finally rested on the man I was supposed to marry, the last man I would ever consider if I had a choice, the last man I'd rather die than marry. My boss. Mr Liam Richards. "Uh Hell no." I said out loud as I tried to walk away from the alter. "If you leave now then I would consider this as the Hudson family going back on their word and all investments so far will be withdrawn and charges will be pressed towards the company and your family." Liam said. I watched as he had this oddly satisfying look on his face as if he'd just won some sort of mind game, I looked back to the crowd behind me and within them I saw Patricia scowling at me, Veronica already in tears but worst of all was the glimmer of hope in my father's eyes. I took a deep breath turning around, I told myself that this was all for my mother and nothing else, I would do for my father this one last favour with my life. My name is Cyra Hudson Richards and this is the story of how my life was taken from me.

He became the Emperor when he was just a boy and was beheaded before reaching adulthood. It was a tragedy brought about by his fate as the first noble wizard. “Ian, don’t be born in your next life.” He thought everything was over, listening to the traitor’s heartless words. He knew, but… “You are a symbol of peace. Where else would you find such honor as a lowly one?” He became the Margrave’s bastard son, whose family went extinct 100 years ago. A lowly, unsophisticated one, destined to be sold as a hostage to the barbarians across the border.

Richard a mafia is on a mission to avenge the death of his parents, Getting encounter with the princess, Richard abducted her for his revenge. Along the line he found her attractive, letting go of his resentment for her, he protected her from the king who is hellbent on killing her . *Excerpt* Richard just go back to the quiet life you were living, No Jessie I've never been living a quiet life since the death of my parents,all I've felt was anger and hatred, I've been a criminal,a terrorist. But something also changed since the day I met you,I've been happy, somehow that feeling of anger and hatred was alleviated. Raising her chin up,I am not living you now and in the future Richard, Jessie called out,I want to ask you a question. Sure,go ahead. Why did you abducted me? *End of Excerpt* Seems Richard parents had some dealings with the king during the past. Getting to know the real identity of Richard, the king embarked on a mission to get rid of him along side the princess.

My heart had always belonged with someone else,I'm sorry " Ember said as tears ran down her eyes like a flowing stream. Ethan and Ember are two inseperable lovebirds until a tragedy happens which separates the two of them . Ethan becomes Ember's past and faded memory while Richard becomes her future. Ethan had become a familiar stranger to Ember . Ethan lived in guilt ,shame and loneliness. He had given up on having her back until one day he sets his eyes on Stella ,the girl who ruined his life. He discovers a hidden truth that would change Ember's life .Join in for the wonderful ride of love ,hurt and betrayal.

Ian era un chico normal hasta que una noche, tras defender a su amiga de unos matones y recibir un golpe en la cabeza, todo cambió. Al despertar, una voz en su mente, el Sistema del Rey del Infierno, le otorgó la capacidad de teletransportarse a un infierno lleno de criaturas mortales. En este oscuro mundo, Ian tendrá que volverse más fuerte y encontrar la forma de dominar un poder que jamás imaginó. Mientras viaja entre la Tierra y este misterioso lugar, su destino toma un giro inesperado.

Richard, a second generation who was not allowed to enjoy any of the affluent life imagine by the masses took hold of his destiny and rose against the most terrifying enemy ever "fate"

From the outside, Hannah Summerfield looks like your average office lady; always complaining about her boss to Rebecca, her best friend and co-worker, never being late to or from work, and preferring to spend her weekends at home binge-watching her favorite drama series on Netflix. But she has a secret that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone other than Rebecca, including Richard Clark, her boyfriend and CEO of the company where she has worked for years. She didn't want Richard to know her other identity as Scarlett, owner and most popular dominatrix of the biggest BDSM club in town. The question is, how long will she keep it hidden from Richard, who starts to get suspicious of her and thinks that she is having a romantic relationship with another man behind his back?

|No rape*| ~~~~~ "I'll be your voice as long as your heart keeps beating for me," ~~~~~~~ Ian had everything, money, dashing looks, a supportive mom and a perfect life but some said he came straight from hell, others said he was the general of the army of demons, many said he was the devil himself who was always willing to devour, destroy and burn. He was given these numerous titles all because of his only and greatest flaw - anger management issues. This flaw destroys his numerous relationships and he's unaware of this fact. But his mom finds a way to end this madness and an arranged marriage is the only reliable option. There are many fishes in the ocean,so they say but Ian's bride had to be Ivy - an 18 year old with total mutism. Despite the fact that she isn't perfect,Ivy is bold and courageous but can she handle the heat emanating from this hot devil? ~~~~~~~ •Excerpt I Bea hurriedly went to meet Ivy who sent her a text as soon as she sat close to her. "I'll help you Mrs. Kim, your sister told me about your plight,I do not love your son but if getting married to him will help you then I will if he doesn't change in two months, I'll file for a divorce," Bea almost teared up after reading the text, she couldn't believe her eyes. Ivy actually cared about her to the point of endangering her life by getting married at the age of 18 to a monster she gave birth to. •Excerpt II For a few seconds, Ian froze.. he was still trying to heal from the first stab - she's a mutism patient and Bea just had to drop the bomb - you'll be getting married to her. Niel was right, he wasn't going to end up with Tania after all instead he was going to end up with this doll like figure. FOR GOOD. "Hold on a sec.. y'all are joking now, huh?" "This is not a joke Ian! " Anika corrected. " This is total shit!, I'm not going to get married to a mute freak! "he yelled. •Excerpt III " What is wrong him, anyways? " Ivy asked via her device. "Anger issues, he's fire Ivy and it's up to you to contain that heat, "

Carole, who is married to Aston Albrecht, the billionaire heir of a big company, was betrayed by her best friend. At first she didn’t want to believe what was happening until she witnessed it with her own eyes. She caught her husband cheating with her best friend. Her family let her marry the man because of their falling business and she had no choice but to save it. However, as their marriage passed by, her husband also changed. Misunderstandings rose and arguments came one by one. Carole’s failing marriage led her to turn the tables. She took all her courage to divorce her husband, but instead of letting her go, Aston threatened her that she would lose everything if he signed the papers, because all of Carole’s wealth came from her husband. Unexpectedly, Carole meets Royce. Royce Cox is the only son and heir of a big company second to Aston Albrecht. Meeting Royce, Aston’s business rival, gave her an opportunity to take revenge. She divorced her husband and let her bestfriend have him while letting herself climb onto the top of the ladder. Royce proposed something to her. That is to pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for helping her to take revenge. However, in the middle of the plan, Carole found out that there is life inside her womb. A new life that will give her hope to live again. Will she be able to take revenge or will she fall into her own trap?

Jerome never thought her life would be dictated by the lunar cycle, nor that she would find herself caught in a dangerous, obsessive love affair with Ian, the Alpha of the White Wolves. Ian is powerful, dominant, and unlike any other being Jerome has encountered. His beauty is cold and lethal, and his touch is both electric and painful. As the Alpha of the most feared pack, Ian leads with cruelty, but beneath his icy demeanor lies an even darker desire—to possess Jerome completely. What begins as an aggressive pursuit turns into an exploration of control, submission, and breaking boundaries. Jerome’s innocence and humanity attract Ian, but they also become her curse as she’s thrust into a world where love and pain are inseparable. The deeper Jerome falls into Ian's world, the more she realizes that there is no escape from this bond. Ian’s possessiveness spirals into obsession, and Jerome must fight between succumbing to Ian's dangerous passion or breaking free from the curse of the White Wolf Alpha. Betrayals, deadly secrets, and harmful power plays unfold as Jerome tries to find her place in a world where only the strongest survive. Every chapter unravels Ian’s complex and twisted love, the painful choices Jerome must make, and the ultimate question—will she be able to tame the Alpha or become her prey forever?

Their duty is to record the story of the various worlds in the multiverse. Explore the unexplored in search for an explanation. They keep records of all that happens, however, they can never interfere in the lives of mortals unless directly related to such an event. They possess power far above even the greatest of Gods as they are objects of worship even for the gods. With the Codex in their hands, they shall remain omniscient. They are the Akashic Librarians. .... Ascending into a whole new plane of Existence, Richard finds himself in a situation far above his pay grade. Follow as he tries to defend his Universe from the powers that may be... If he can.

She's a rare beauty. Not just a rare beauty but a beauty with brains. Gianna thrives in the art of healing. Gianna lives with her father Hilton Kent and his wife Alvilda . Her mother was a heartless princess who married another man abandoning her lover and daughter without second thought - or so she has always been told. Hilton and Alvilda don't like Gianna asking questions about her mother; albeit for different reasons. In fact, Alvilda doesn't seem to like anything about Gianna; she's far more hardworking and smarter than her own son. Having been recruited as a castle healer; Hilton's greatest fear is that Gianna will discover the truth about her mother as she works in the castle as a healer. Gianna is a free spirit; until she's set to marry an earl; how would she cope with being imprisoned in a gated manor all in the name of marriage with no one heeding her distress call for freedom? ****** The man had surely changed. Hilton Kent had changed and not for the better but for the Worse! Hera had known him and served him for years but now he had broken her trust into smithereens. As the old saying goes; if you want to keep a secret you MUST also hide it from yourself Lies and secrets; they are like a fatal disease. They eat away what is good and leave only destruction. Having been betrayed by her father, Gianna is reluctant to love anyone again. She turns cold. But her iciness lasts only until she meets the annoying but handsome Prince Ian who melts the ice covering her forlorn heart His touch sets her body aflame, but she's married. Things get difficult as Gianna must make a choice between giving in to her desires or respecting her marriage to protect her family in extension . Or would she risk falling in love at the expense of her family's safety?