The James Hadley Chase

An Nuan thought that she was going to have her happy ending, marrying the love of her life when the man left her on their wedding day. "Pei Zhi Yi, the moment you step into the elevator, it's over between us." An Nuan thought that she could stop her fiance from leaving, but that man still left for the other woman. The wedding hall was prepared and the guests had all arrived. With no groom beside her, An Nuan decided that she would marry anyone willing. “An Nuan, if you are willing, then how about considering me as your groom?” Unexpectedly, the young master of the Lin family, Lin Xiao Feng stepped forward to offer himself. An Nuan did not expect much from this marriage, especially when they both agreed that they were seeking to gain something through this marriage. Lin Xiao Feng needed someone as his wife in his political career. Meanwhile, she just needed to marry someone to get over Pei Zhi Yi. As someone who was disappointed by love, An Nuan no longer wanted to believe in love. She never thought that the marriage that she did not expect would turn out better than she had expected. Young Master Lin would pamper her and support her whenever she needed help. Wasn’t their marriage just for show? --- Cover and characters Illustration commission by kirinlukis --- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. True Love and Other Lies 3. A Lifetime with You 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance 8. The Author Must Die

Born an omega in a time where omegas are rare and unwanted, Rory lived a life whereby he was always a second option in every situation. Omegas couldn’t birth pups, so no one wanted to be mated to them, except to fuck them and move on. He thought he was lucky to be betrothed to an alpha who loved him, but after a shocking betrayal, his heart turned to stone. Fleeing for his life led him into the clutches of Jason, a dangerous, ruthless wolf. He loses his virginity to him and the morning after, he realized that this soulless Alpha is his fated mate. But, once again, Rory is reminded of his curse of always being a second option when he got rejected. As if that wasn’t enough, he soon realized his life is in immense danger. Rory then decides to run away and start afresh in a different country. One thing Rory didn’t expect to happen, was for him to end up pregnant weeks after fleeing! ~~~ Years later, Rory now has an adorable son. He wasn’t the timid omega he once was, because he had managed to rise to the very top. Along the line, he managed to open his heart up to Kenny, a cute Alpha who loved and cherished him wholeheartedly, leading him to live a contented life. But when he collides with Jason this time, he wants nothing to do with the alpha who rejected him in the past. Jason, an Alpha of Alphas, felt his wolf wilt away the day he rejected his omega mate. He tried making things right, but the pretty omega who smelled of wildflowers and vanilla had completely disappeared from the face of earth. Now that he had encountered Rory again, he wasn’t ready to receive ‘no’ for an answer, and he was ready to do whatever it takes to get the omega’s forgiveness. However, Kenny wasn’t ready to let go of Rory either! A fight for the omega’s heart, who’s gonna emerge the victor? And what if they decide to share instead? | - | e x c e r p t | -| “Arch for me, pup.” The dark alpha husked and more color rushed into Rory’s face as the order settled in his stomach. For the first time in his life, Rory was completely nude in front of a man. He had assumed losing his virginity was gonna be brisk, and that it was gonna happen in the dark. He never counted on it going down this way, with an alpha whose dark eyes made his weak kneed and tongue tied, whose voice made his insides clench up, and whose touch made slick gush out of him like he was a faulty faucet. He pressed his flushed face into the sandalwood smelling sheets, limbs trembling as he arched his back even more, till his ass was very high and his chest pressed into the bed as well. “There you go, that’s a good boy.” The Alpha growled out, hands reaching out to knead his hips, and when he delivered a spank on Rory’s ass, a stuttered whimper spilled past the pretty omega’s mouth, muffled in the sheets. Moments later, fingers were digging into the omega’s hair, jerking his head up just as another spank got delivered on his second cheek, and this time, there was nothing to muffle the high pitched sound and it filled the air in a melodic tune. “Don’t muffle those sweet sounds, gorgeous. I want to hear every sound you make, I need to hear you as you fall apart from pleasure in my bed tonight, and that’s exactly what’s gonna happen.” * Cover isn’t mine. If owner requests, I’d take it down.

Giselle Bridges thought everything was turning for the better when her husband who married her for five years without spending any time with her kissed and loved her one night. It was like spending a one night stand but with one's husband. Her dream became big until she never saw him a week after and also received a divorce letter from him while her parents and his family accused her for his disappearance. Giselle felt betrayed when she was disowned by both families and left. Later on, she found out that she was pregnant. Five years passed and it was just Giselle, her daughter, her best friend and her successful but progressing company. In the phase of forgetting her past, a man came for an interview only for him to turn out to be her ex-husband who disappeared five years ago. However, the surprising thing was that his identity was different and he remembered nothing about his past with her. At first, Giselle pushed him away but eventually allowed him to work as her assistant. What she didn't know was that the man she allowed into her life again was going to change everything about her solid plans. And it all started…with a kiss! Is Nolan, Giselle ex-husband faking his amnesia or is there more to his disappearance years ago? And can it actually affect Giselle and her daughter?

Claire Reed thought she married the man of her dreams, Evander Kensington, but she had no idea that their marriage was built on a lie; a family vow that trapped him by her side. His heart, however, belonged to another woman, his white lotus. No matter how hard Claire tried to win Evander’s love, he only grew colder, and his family treated her like she didn’t exist. When she lost their unborn child, Claire’s world shattered. She wanted to see Evander, but he didn't bother to check on her. Instead, he went to meet that white lotus. Unable to bear the betrayal, she decided to free Evander from this marriage, leaving behind a letter and divorce papers, claiming she now had someone else she loved! ~~~~ "You’re mine, and I’ll never let you go!” he declared, his voice dark with possessiveness. “But I don’t want you anymore! You can have Susan—I’m now in love with someone else!” Claire shot back, her words sharp and final. "You can't be with anyone. Do you even know how sleepless nights I've without you?" Evander's hold on her tightened. "I'll see how you become some else when I'll claim you," he pronounced before crashing his lips on her.

Chasing Whispers is the story about..... That's the mystery. But, on surface level, this is the story about Lucian Cole, a mastermind, a Genius. Going through his dual life, navigating adversities. If you like intelligent characters with smart strategy and plannings mixed with psychological-criminal thrillers/dark themes, this might just be the one for you.

Is she a fool, or she is just a victim of the people around her? All she ever wanted was to be happy and live the life she dreamed of with her fiancé. For years, they were engaged, and she envisioned a future filled with love, marriage, and family. But everything changed on the day she discovered her fiancé cheating on her-with her half-sister, Almirah. Devastated, she confronted her parents, only to learn they had known about the affair all along but kept it a secret to protect her feelings. Feeling betrayed and manipulated, she decided to run away, hiding a painful secret: she was pregnant. Her plan was simple: go abroad and raise her child alone. But fate had other plans when she met a mysterious man who was completely captivated by her. He was willing to do anything to win her heart. Now, she faces a choice, can she let go of her anger and bitterness from the betrayal? Will she dare to believe in love again after her heart has been shattered? Language: English - Tagalog Alright right reserve @2015 @Bluetot1

Eliane Hernandez is a successful journalist who lives in New York. She has a happy life with her fiancé, Alex, and her best friend, Mia. One day, she receives a mysterious package that contains a USB drive and a note that says "The truth about your past". Curious, she plugs the USB drive into her laptop and discovers a shocking revelation: her ex-boyfriend, Danté Luciano, is the leader of the Italian Mafia and he was responsible for the car bomb that killed her father ten years ago.Eliane is stunned and enraged by this discovery. She decides to expose Danté and his criminal empire to the world. She contacts her editor and tells him that she has a big story to break. She also confronts Alex and Mia, who are both unaware of her past with Danté. They are supportive and promise to help her in any way they can.However, Eliane's actions do not go unnoticed by Danté. He is furious that she has betrayed him and that she knows his secrets. He still loves her and wants her back, but he also wants to silence her before she ruins his reputation and his business. He sends his men to track her down and bring her to him. He also orders them to eliminate anyone who stands in his way, including Alex and Mia.It follows a cat-and-mouse game between Eliane and Danté, as they try to outsmart and outwit each other. It culminates in a final showdown between Eliane and Danté.Will Eliane be able to expose Danté and bring him to justice? Will Danté be able to win Eliane back and persuade her to join him? Will they find a way to forgive each other and start over? Or will they end up destroying each other?

"Can I chase my desires in the form of you, Jasmine Rose, or should I say Scarlett Vermont?" When she discovered that Lucas, her fiancé for five years, cheated on the night of their anniversary with Sophia Deim, his co-star actress, Jasmine Rose, an orphan, broken, and lost young woman, found herself agreeing to the deal that Raven Delacroix, CEO of Weikhan Corporation, offered. Just when she thought that revenge was everything, she found herself in the middle of power struggles, controversy, scandal, and a dark romance with her pretend fiancé. She needed to find a way to live the life she chased to desire, and to do so, she needed to find true love, or all she had planned from the start would be ruined. "I never expected that the true love I've been seeking has been with me all along, Raven Delacroix." *** Original Story

At the prestigious Ebonspire Academy, where only the strongest adventurers rise to power, Pandora is a woman of unshakable focus and icy indifference. She has been magically cursed to suppress her feelings. When someone confesses to her, she doesn’t reject them—she simply doesn’t understand what they mean. Despite her lack of interest in romance, she becomes the subject of fascination, especially to a persistent young man who is secretly a prince. Pandora’s spirits—Pip, Grimm, and Blaze—are just as unpredictable as the misunderstandings she faces. Pip is playful and carefree, Grimm is stoic and protective, while Blaze adds a spark of mischief to the mix. As Pandora fumbles through a world she doesn’t fully comprehend, her reputation as the Heartless Maiden starts to take shape. Will the cold adventurer find herself in a web of misunderstandings, or will she come to realize that even the most serious of hearts can be touched by love?

Travelling through worlds sounds fun. To Xu Yichen, it was supposed to be just that. Fun. But like the sun that little cannon fodder was, he lit up his world, pulled him to his gravity until he has no choice but to orbit around around him. He wonders just what shadow this bright little sun tries to cast away. Stars cast lights from miles away yet behind the glamour are dead ball of rocks that has lost it's shine. What is left in the human eyes are nothing but the light they once shines. Cradling the youth in the palm of his hand, Xu Yichen swore to make sure, his little sun continues to light up his world.

In the shadowy underworld of the Mafia, power is everything. Alpha, a mysterious and ruthless leader, rules his hidden empire with an iron fist. But when a forbidden romance ignites between Alpha and Isabella, a fierce, independent woman, their worlds collide in a whirlwind of passion, danger, and betrayal. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Alpha and Isabella must navigate a treacherous path to protect their love and survive the ultimate test. Will their love be strong enough to withstand the forces that threaten to tear them apart, or will they be consumed by the darkness of the empire they inhabit?

Faced with family problems…Ethan meets someone who shares the similar problems, encountering jasmine and falling in love with her. but would she share the same feelings?

The Phantom's Chase In the bustling city of Veridian, a notorious criminal known as "The Shadow" has eluded capture for years. Detective Alex Mercer, a relentless investigator, is determined to bring The Shadow to justice. When a tip-off leads Alex to an abandoned theater, a thrilling chase ensues. Despite cornering The Shadow, the criminal escapes, leaving behind a taunting note. The hunt continues, with Alex vowing to catch The Shadow and restore peace to the city.

“An unrequited love that spans across innumerable lifetimes… This time, would it be a hit, or a miss?” In her first lifetime, she was a cold-blooded assassin with thousands of vengeful blades chasing her down while in her second lifetime, she became of a human panacea destined to be sacrificed for the royal family. Finally, in her third lifetime, she transmigrated into the body of an ordinary village girl and that was all that she could ever wish for! An ordinary life! All she had to do was to somehow raise her sickly brother back to health and earn some money, and her life would be perfect! That… was what the naive Nie Ling had initially thought until one day, she was met with the familiar foul face of a certain someone. This past-life’s-rotten-peach-blossom of hers, why is he here?!!! In her first lifetime, the man hold her hand and solemnly promised her. “Wait for me, I will save you!” In her second lifetime, the man pulled her arm and vowed to her with sincere eyes. “Whatever it is that you want, I will give you! Even myself!” In her third lifetime, the man not only flattened her crops, broke her door, and offended her little brother to the point of puking blood. He had also got the audacity to point at her and proclaimed. “From now on, I will be detaining you!” The flabbergasted Nie Ling: “For what?” The shameless black-bellied man: “To be my wife!” *wink A second later, another dashing youngster came in between the two, saying with a pitiful face. "Wifey, I don't agree with this polyamorous relationship." Another cute young male quickly chimed after him. “Sis, all men are beasts! Only I, the world’s most obedient little brother, is worthy of your love!” === Updating everyday :) If you like the story, don’t forget to vote, comment, rate, and add us to your library! Tags included: #LoveTriangle #RomanticComedy #Historical #TransmigrationFantasy #Cultivation === Updating everyday :) If you like the story, don’t forget to vote, comment, rate, and add us to your library! Tags included: #RomanticComedy #Historical #TransmigrationFantasy #Cultivation

Mafia’s Obsession: Beauty and the Don by Rowan Kane In the bustling heart of New York City, Elena Garcia's life is a whirlwind of vibrant events, glamorous soirées, and high-profile clients. As one of the city's top event planners, her reputation for perfection and creativity is unrivaled. Yet, beneath the polished exterior, Elena carries the heavy burden of caring for her ailing mother, Maria, while balancing her demanding career. Meanwhile, in the shadowy underworld of New York, Lorenzo De Luca is a name spoken with a mix of fear and reverence. As the head of one of the most powerful mafia families, his reputation is built on ruthlessness and loyalty. Despite his fearsome exterior, Lorenzo is haunted by a desire for connection that his lifestyle seldom allows. Their worlds collide on a crisp autumn afternoon at a lavish charity gala. A chance encounter between Elena and Lorenzo sparks an unspoken connection that neither can ignore. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, Elena is drawn into Lorenzo's dangerous world, where trust is a rare commodity and betrayal is always just around the corner. As enemies close in and the stakes grow higher, Elena must navigate the treacherous waters of the mafia, deciding whether to embrace the darkness or fight for her freedom. In this gripping tale of love and danger, "Mafia’s Obsession: Beauty and the Don" explores the complexities of passion, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to protect the ones they love.

*****Viral Book Call 2024 Entry***** Xandria Alcove, heiress to a billion-dollar empire, dreams of living a normal life, complete with first love and sweet romance. The only problem? Her four overprotective brothers. From hacking into her dates’ profiles to staging ghostly pranks in VR escape rooms, Marcus, Dante, Julian, and Theo will stop at nothing to keep suitors away. When Xandria falls for Ethan Soren, a charming young entrepreneur and fellow student at her school who is hiding secrets of his own, sparks fly—and not just between them. With her brothers’ constant interference and Ethan's dark past catching up, Xandria finds herself torn between loyalty, love, and her own dreams of freedom. Can she stand up to her brother’s iron grip and prove her love is worth fighting for, or will their meddling cost her everything? A hilarious, heartwarming romantic comedy where family chaos meets forbidden love—perfect for fans of sweet romance with a twist!

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"It was fast, dark, it had teeth so long they look unhuman. I don't know what it was" Evelyn said. She sat in a small table with her knees. Eric was with her sitting in an embarrassing way. They sat across a woman who looked like she was blind. Man why were they here. She had work but Eric forced them here. The old lady added herbs and water other undefined stuff and a string of her hair. The bowl with the things lit up in blue fire she said same weird stuff and looked at me "tell me granny, what do you see" Eric said She pointed at Evelyn and said only one thing "they're coming for you" 'okay I'm done' Evelyn thought getting up abruptly. Wanting nothing more than to leave

Serin is infuriated by her aloof neighbor, Marshad, who consistently ignores her attempts to connect. After spotting him for the first time, her attraction grows, but he remains indifferent, rejecting every effort she makes to engage with him. The more he brushes her off, the more determined she becomes to get his attention. When she finally confronts him at Marisha Aunty’s house, his cold, emotionless gaze leaves her frustrated and confused. Despite her growing obsession, she vows that if Marshad doesn’t respond to her next attempt, she’ll never speak to him again—no matter what. Caught between pride and obsession, Serin faces the challenge of breaking through Marshad’s indifference or walking away for good.

As Aileen embarks on her new career, she is unexpectedly drawn to her charming and enigmatic boss, the billionaire CEO Anthony Price. Yet, unbeknownst to her, she is already married to him. A year prior, Aileen entered a flash marriage with a man she barely knew, motivated by her grandmother's dying wish. Both she and her husband had almost no interaction after the wedding, and they couldn't even recall each other's faces. Now, in a stunning twist of fate, Aileen discovers that the man she is falling for at work is her elusive husband.

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.

Falling in love was never an option for him. Until he met her. And broke her heart.

In the heart of Seoul, 22-year-old Kim Jiho navigates life post-military service, armed with a peculiar ability: a once-a-week glimpse 10 minutes into the future. Betrayed by his ex-girlfriend for wealth and status, Jiho is determined to rise from the ashes, turning his meager savings and crypto-trading skills into a fortune. But as he chases success, a chance encounter with Lee Nari—a cheerful and hardworking junior at Seoul National University—begins to challenge his ambitions. Will Jiho realize that true wealth lies beyond material success before it's too late?