Married Without Love

If only one could choose whom they marry, and if only one were not born into a royal family where marriage had to be for political gain. This was how Dalia was set to marry a man from a faraway land, a man rumored to be a monster who always wore a mask to cover his ugly face.

"Do you wish to know what will happen if I drink from your thighs?" Salviana drew in a sharp breath before she whispered, "I might die?" "No, It is I who will die if I don't," he met her eyes with a lustful hungry gaze, "Spread your legs for me, Fiery-wife" And that she did... ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Fiery is married to the demon everybody feared would destroy them someday. He is the greenest reddest flag but now she only sees white. A canvas to paint their love however she deemed righteous. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── The Dark Prince, the third prince, is no stranger to the fear and hatred surrounding him. Cold, distant, and possessing a gaze as dark as midnight, he is known throughout the kingdom as the demon prince. But the truth hidden beneath his pale skin is far more dangerous—he is a vampire, living among a royal family that barely tolerates his existence. Salviana, a divine lady of myth, never asked to be married to such a man. Forced into the union, she is thrust into a life where every corner holds a secret and every glance feels like a challenge. Though her husband’s cold touch sends shivers down her spine, Salviana finds herself drawn into his world of shadows and intrigue, struggling to understand the depths of his darkness. With royal enemies watching their every move and Salviana’s own hidden powers slowly awakening, the bond between her and Alaric grows more complicated. Can she survive the dangerous world of court politics, where even her husband may not be fully trusted? Or will the weight of the secrets they keep tear them apart before they can discover the truth about each other? Caught between fear and desire, Salviana can’t help but wonder: Will she uncover the man behind the darkness, or will the shadows consume them both? Married to Darkness is a seductive, tension-filled journey into the unknown, where love and power clash in a dangerous dance that could lead to either salvation or destruction. The cover is from Pinterest. Not Mine. ~~~{───────────────── ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~}── Stalk me on social media! Discord: I_nanafirdausi Instagram: I_nanafirdausi Facebook: Nana firdausii X: https://x.com/NanaFirdausii Or Buy me a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/nanafirdausi

"Though your heart maybe misled and your mind confused, never ever deny your gut the truth!" ************ Olivia Thornrow, heiress to the throne of Adrelyne, has been preparing all her life along with her nine other sisters for the day of the Harvest; a dreadful hour in all human history in which a blue blooded shall be chosen as a sacrifice to keep peace between the human and mystique lands. But when she is chosen as not just a sacrifice, but more as a wife for the Fae King, she must let not just wisdom, but faith and courage as well to guide her path in all her endeavors before the night of the black moon or else risk the entire world plunge into enternal darkness.

In a world where medieval castles stand alongside neon-lit cyberpunk cityscapes, two young souls embark on a journey that will test the limits of hope in the darkest of times. Daglan and Rozeree, adopted siblings with intertwined fates, set out across a continent teeming with diverse races and conflicting technologies. As they grow from innocent children to battle-hardened teenagers, their paths diverge but remain connected by the shadows of their past. Rozeree, haunted by trauma she can't escape, seeks to forge her own identity in a world that seems determined to define her. Meanwhile, Daglan is driven by a singular purpose: to avenge his parents' murder and rescue his long-lost sister from the clutches of darkness. But in this realm where swords clash with holograms and magic mingles with machinery, nothing is as simple as it seems. As Daglan closes in on his parents' killer, he must confront not only the demons of his past but also the harsh realities of a world where hope struggles to survive. Will Daglan find justice and redemption? Can Rozeree outrun her demons and claim her own destiny? Or will the darkness that threatens to consume them both prove too powerful to overcome? Dive into this dark fantasy where medieval lore collides with futuristic innovation, and discover whether the flame of hope can truly endure in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Bumping into a stranger while looking for shelter while raining, Avery was about to scold the stranger but got tongue tied in seeing the handsome face . Follow the story of Avery and the millionaire playboy Alex Gibson who is also a mafia lord #Forced marriage # Betrayal # Funny # Bloody Note We're here to read not to criticize, also mature content and bloody

In a world left broken by the fall of the ancient Eldorath Kingdom, society struggles to fill the emptiness left by a thousand-year reign. The collapse was caused by ten mysterious revolutionaries called the Harbingers of Change and at the center of this movement is the enigmatic Lēctor. A visionary or maybe a cynic, the Lēctor planned the kingdom’s downfall, viewing the end of centralized power as a way to true freedom. However, as the world spirals into chaos and division, the Lēctor remains a ghostly figure, quietly shaping events and subtly guiding the thinkers, idealists and warriors dealing with the aftermath of his revolution. In Unity Grove, where the fragments of society come together to rethink governance, Lēctor observes as his influence sparks ideological battles. He examines the dreams of Mira, a young idealist who believes in direct democracy; Elias, a former knight who yearns for order; and Arthur, a realist who points out the dark contradictions in Mira’s beliefs. Although they stand on different sides, their paths are intertwined because of the Lēctor's lingering presence. This creates an atmosphere charged with tension and possibility. Through these characters, the Lēctor tries to test his vision of a world without crowns: one where humanity faces its true nature without the support of authority. However, as Mira, Elias and Arthur argue about what freedom really means, the Lēctor’s own beliefs get questioned. Can humanity really thrive without rulers? Or has he simply sentenced them to new kinds of tyranny? With his haunting presence shaping their journeys, the Lēctor’s legacy unfolds as a final, unspoken challenge to a world that still hasn't shown it deserves true liberty (yet).

The cathedral was a stunning sight, adorned with exquisite floral decorations that did nothing but added to it's grandeur. "We are here today," The priest began, his tone rich and commanding. "To witness the union of Manuel and Yvette in holy matrimony". "Before we proceed, if there is anyone here who knows of any lawful impediment to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace" . . . . . . "I object!". " On what grounds do you object, young man?". This marriage cannot proceed as it would be unlawful. A married woman cannot marry again not when I , her husband is still hale and healthy". Yvette Jasmin, a rising and well-known actress was over the moon about her upcoming wedding. She flew to Paris for her bachelorette party with her friends, however while drunk she haphazardly married an unknown guy who turns out to be her Brother-in-law, the man who had secretly harbored feelings for her for decades. But now entangled, he couldn't help it. Crashing her wedding was another thing, possessively claiming her was another. Whosoever wanted to get to her would have to pass through this wife slave husband.

Douluo dalu is not my original work. english not my first language .

when a young tomboy is forced to embrace her femininity in order to get married she must find a husband quickly ..... but who ? she don't want one of those Mr rich nice guys her billionaire mother keep throwing at her face and Braxton her bestie is not ready for marriage wait a minute! why the sudden rush to get married . orabelle must uncover the truth behind her sudden marriage

"Julian, I'm here for you," Emily said, her voice barely above a whisper. Julian's gaze locked onto hers, his eyes burning with intensity. "Emily, you don't know what you're getting yourself into," Julian warned. Emily's heart pounded. "I'm willing to take that risk." ... Julian's face inches from hers, Emily felt the tension build. And then, Julian's lips brushed against hers, sending sparks flying. The kiss deepened, Emily's senses reeling as Julian's lips claimed hers. Time stood still. But suddenly, Julian pulled back, his eyes tormented. "I'm sorry, Emily. I shouldn't have done that," Julian said, his voice laced with regret. Emily's heart ached. "Why not?" Julian's gaze dropped. "You deserve better than me." Emily's hand reached out, her touch gentle on Julian's cheek. "You're worth saving, Julian," Emily whispered. Julian's eyes flashed with surprise, and for a moment, Emily saw a glimmer of hope. ..

Having a tough childhood, Elena finds it hard to navigate through her life on top of that a series of events occure through out her entire life, with romance, boys and finally a man that does deserve her at the end of the day, chaos and desires and one hell of a messed up girl finally ending up being happy.....well as happy she can be considering what she's been through and ...what she's going through...let's see what her future holds. also ....who does she end up with ?

he tightens his grip on her wrist, his cold, lustful eyes bore into her soul, reminding her of the vows they once exchanged. "You are mine and mine alone," he whispers, his voice dripping with dark possessiveness. But Diara is no longer the broken woman he left behind. She meets his gaze with a defiant grin, her voice steady as she declares, "I have signed the divorce papers, there’s nothing between us." But Kellan, ever the predator, smirks at her defiance, licking his lips in a way that makes her skin crawl. "I have not yet signed the divorce papers," he sneers, "It’s null and void." His words send a wave of disgust through her, but she refuses to back down. She has suffered enough—endured the heartbreak of losing countless children, the relentless torment of the Crownstar family, and the pain of loving a man who only brought her misery. Diara thought she had escaped his clutches, but now he has returned, more dangerous and determined than ever to claim her as his own. He may have broken her once, but this time, Diara is prepared to fight back. She knows that Kellan is a monster, a man who thrives on control and manipulation, and she is ready to do whatever it takes to free herself from his grasp once and for all. As the battle between them intensifies, Diara must confront the demons of her past and the dark reality of her present. In a world where love is twisted into something unrecognizable, she must find the strength to reclaim her life and protect herself from the man who once vowed to cherish her—but who now seeks to destroy her.

When the renowned CEO William Anderson meets Dahlia Sinclair, he thinks she is just another woman her grandmother has set him up with. However, he is completely caught off guard when Dahlia looked him in the eyes and said, "Let's get married!"

WARNING! 21++ HARAP BIJAK DALAM MEMBACA. Menikah dengan Bos yang memiliki kekasih lebih dari satu dan hobi bermain squishi di ranjang. Bagaimanakah Elita Cantika bertahan dengan pernikahannya bersama Erlangga Elang Pradipa? "Saya berjanji akan menjadi istrimu sampai kamu sendiri yang menceraikanku!" Elita Cantika "Tepati janjimu!" Erlangga Elang Pradipa. YG MAU PLAGIAT SILAHKAN MUNDUR... KARYA INI ASLI HASIL PEMIKIRAN SENDIRI!

Vanessa, a young actress struggling to make her mark in Los Angeles, has a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger while she was on a break from her abusive boyfriend. She soon discovers that the stranger is none other than Liam Carson, the married billionaire heir to Carson Enterprises and CEO of Carson Hotels—who also happens to be her boyfriend's childhood friend. As Vanessa attempts to rebuild her life and rekindle her relationship with her now-repentant boyfriend, she is hit with an earth-shattering revelation: she's pregnant with Liam's child. To make matters worse, she works as a waitress at the opulent Carson Hotel, bringing her into close, daily contact with the very man who now harbors an unexpected love for her. Caught in a web of secrets, forbidden love, and impossible choices, Vanessa must navigate a dangerous path where her heart, career, and future hang in the balance. Can she keep the truth hidden, or will the weight of her secret bring everything crashing down? Hello Readers This is my first novel, thank you for giving it a try. I promise to update daily, so that you won't miss out Vanessa and Liam's love story. Please support this novel by commenting, adding to your library collection, gifting and voting massively with power stones and golden tickets.

" A lineage is formed through hereditary, a bloodline that makes attention and calls for power. DON, MOB BOSS, is for men who rule the mafia business and those who are superior in this business. But what if I tell you there is a King in this cliche? THE MAFIA KING, a lineage with not just power and hereditary but one that can command fear and death. A King who has the power that doesn't live with him but runs in the system of the family. Powerful kin is undefeated, this is what is called a lineage. THE MAFIA KING LINEAGE." * Prudence Marvel, the eldest daughter of the Lane Marvel family and the underboss of the mafia business is about to attain the new post of the Lane Marvel Mafia business. But when the time was right, a twist was made which caused her Achilles heel and dethronement because of the death of the boss, her father. The family suffers a great loss and a new boss is made, one who belittles her family's hereditary. Prudence makes an investigation and discovers the killer of her father was unsurprisingly the one who calls himself the new boss of the mafia cliche. Her nemesis, Vixen Joe. She vows and heads toward the mission of avenging the death of her father and attaining what was hers but on her way, she fails terribly which ends with her death. A disgraceful one that ends with her kneeling in front of the one she calls her nemesis. A man who didn't just kill her father and also took away everything she had but a man who became the cause of her bloodshed.  Her body departs from the world but her soul is given another chance to take revenge for everything that happened. Another chance transmigrated into the body of Enim Zoon. But this chance was unworthy. Why? The body of whom she transmigrates turns out to be the mistress of the one she calls her nemesis. How was she going to accomplish such a goal when she wasn't just given a chance to be in the body of his mistress but as to deal with the fact the killer and the cause of her own heel wasn't Vixen after all? Rather someone she could say. The Silver masked person. A chance that she was given 61 days to live on Earth? How could she accomplish her mission one more time? Will this transmigration develop a new relationship between her and Vixen? Will her hatred continue or will her love continue? Even if she's in her new body, will she be able to handle the secrets that were kept away from her? Vixen Joe is a loyal servant of Prudence's father who eventually makes his way to a high level becoming the king of the Mafia world. But things don't go well in his regime after the death of his master and then, eventually, he's being pointed as the killer of his master. With his death which he knew nothing of, he is found under the control of a mysterious person with his deep secret and accused killer of his master's death. A whole pain he needed to subside with the use of his mistress, so he got a new mistress. Surprisingly his new mistress gave him a foreign taste from the other mistresses he had. Why was she different? Somehow, he couldn't pinch the reason why he found her to be interesting and likewise a bit concerning than he thought. Now he has to discover the truth about who this new mistress really is. ***** Warning, the book contains mature content. Please read at your discretion. Disclaimer: the book cover doesn't belong to me, credit goes to the original artist.

This is a story about a woman who lives on the tropical island of Jamaica (No name disclosed) and her fight against Arthritis. Most information about her life has not been told but the day her troubles began and how she felt with her pain. This story is not based on fiction but a true story that she wishes to share and to help inspire her reader.

After being married for a month without consummating the marriage, Lilian found herself in a perplexing situation. Her step sister drugged her, leading to an encounter with a mysterious lover. Accused of infidelity by her husband, he conveniently used this as a reason to divorce her. As a result, she lost everything: her properties, her inheritance, and her home, leaving her homeless and abandoned. With no parents and nowhere to go, Lilian felt hopeless and wished for death, but death seemed to elude her yearning. In a twist of fate, she became pregnant, further complicating her already shattered world. Left with the uncertainty of not knowing who fathered her child, Lilian faced a new dilemma. Meanwhile, Allen, a billionaire and an attractive man, was on a quest to find the woman he had a one-night stand with. Five years later, their paths unexpectedly crossed when Allen encountered a beautiful little girl who bore a striking resemblance to him…

In a society where marriage has lost its true essence and has been distorted, reducing it to a transaction devoid of love and commitment, a mere agreement for personal benefits. Silvia Reyes found herself caught up in the chaos as she was about to be forced by her parents into marrying a man she despises. She was able to bail herself out of her dilemma as she offered a marriage of convenience to Davian Randell, who in turn needed it too to solve his dire situation. But life rarely goes as planned, does it? Will they find a way to reclaim love and commitment in their own lives, or will they succumb to the societal pressures that have tarnished the institution of marriage? Excerpt:- "If you think I'm gonna marry that man, then sorry, I'm not!" She said to her father. "You are, Silvia." Her father declared. "I have a man!" She said. "What?" Her parents chorused. "You have a man. You should have told us earlier instead of letting us go through all that trouble." Alan said. "We've been dating for some while now and he proposed to me recently and I accepted it." She showed them an engagement ring on her finger, which she bought before coming to the mansion. "It's beautiful. How come you weren't wearing it yesterday?" Her mother asked. "I didn't wear it yesterday." She answered simply. "Then why did you go through the trouble of attending the dinner date?, you could have just told us," Her mother added. "I wanted to see the man you were setting me up with. I was so angry because I knew I was taken already. I didn't want to tell you guys yet, I didn't want to introduce him to you guys till a couple of days time. You spoilt the surprise." Silvia explained. "Oh I see. So when can we meet this lucky man?, do we know him?" Alan said. "Uh-Uhm...no you don't. You'll meet him in a couple of days time, he's a really busy man." She almost shuttered. "Okay, dear. We'll be waiting." Her mother said. What has she done?, how was she going to get a man that will be willing to marry her in just a couple of days time.

Isabella Carter has it all, a flourishing career, the perfect fiancé, and a life meticulously planned down to the last detail. But one wild night in Vegas changes everything when she wakes up married to a complete stranger. And not just any stranger, Marcus Reed, the elusive, self-made billionaire who also happens to be her fiancé's older brother. As Isabella struggles to piece together the hazy memories of their whirlwind night, Marcus drops a bombshell: their marriage is real, and there's no easy way out. Torn between her carefully constructed future with Dylan and the unexpected, fiery connection she feels with Marcus, Isabella must navigate the tangled web of family loyalty, corporate intrigue, and a growing attraction she can't ignore. With her wedding to Dylan just days away, Isabella is thrust into a world of secrets, power struggles, and a love triangle that threatens to unravel everything she thought she wanted. As the Reed family's dark past resurfaces and business rivals close in, Isabella must decide: Will she follow the path she's always known, or risk it all for the man who was never supposed to be hers?

" Are you crazy ? " She asked " No am not " he replied. " But am indeed crazy about you . No am really really crazy for you " he replied with a warm look in his eyes. I can't marry you, never !!! She screamed at him. Listen young lady, you have little or no choice. Not even your money can save you and you are very well aware of that , so stop acting up . He explained gently. " What in the name of God is going on here " . She thought. " Despite all my yelling, he is still talking warmly. He must be crazy, I mean more crazy than I am " she concluded. Revenge? Yes ! Workaholic? Yes !! Marriage? Relationship? No !!!. Elena Shawn has lived her life without the thought of getting married or even being in a relationship until a document arrived from YR corporations for a contract married. Bringing out the anger and pain she had perfectly hidden and with her decreasing health, she's left with no other choice then to marry Edward Jones a man of mysterious background. How would she navigate her new life?. How would she accept the truth about her husband?.

A story about love . It's unfolds as a young lady gets engaged to a man that she barely knows anything about. In their love affair,it is faced with challenges and obstacles but can they over come it all

[Mature Content!] In a world where power and wealth dictated one's fate, Eliana was born into a life of poverty, the daughter of a humble villager. Tragedy struck early when her mother passed away at just six years old, leaving a void that was quickly filled by her father's new wife-a ruthless duchess from the village. The duchess brought with her four children of her own: one son and three daughters, all spoiled and cruel. They despised Eliana for her destitute roots, treating her as little more than a burden. Her father, once a loving man, turned a blind eye to her suffering at the hands of her stepfamily, becoming a mere shadow of the protector she once knew. The years passed unforgivingly, and by eighteen, Eliana had been reduced to a servant in her own home, subject to the whims and cruelties of her stepmother and step-siblings. Seeing no further use for the girl, the duchess arranged a marriage to a reclusive duke from a neighboring town. The duke, an eccentric man needing a wife merely to uphold appearances, accepted the arrangement without a second thought. Little did the scheming duchess know the dark truth behind the man she so eagerly married off her stepdaughter to. The so-called duke was no mere nobleman; he was the Demon God himself, a being of unimaginable power who ruled over all creation. Feared by mortals and deities alike, his true nature was hidden behind the guise of a simple lord, using his estate as a place of respite from the burdens of his eternal dominion.

Two generations after mysterious superpowers begin manifesting in children around age 13, only to disappear soon after they turn 18, the sport of EMA(Enhanced Martial Arts) has become a worldwide phenomenon for its bombastic action, in spite of the minimal risk to its competitors, called the Enhanced. Pairs of fighters and their Conduits, other kids who serve as their power batteries, and often, fighters of their own, enter competitions on many levels in search of fame and money, while world governments conduct research on the powers of the Enhanced, and organized crime syndicates find increasingly dangerous and exploitative uses for disadvantaged Enhanced children. Jordan Richardson sits uncomfortably in the middle of this new sports subculture barrelling into the mainstream. Failing to awaken any powers of his own despite being the only third-generation child of one of the most respected families in EMA, he and his family’s inner circle took drastic measures when he was 15. After adjusting to his artificial, illegal powers, he transfers into the prestigious Lanceford High, a rising star in the EMA scene, and strives to keep his secret while being sure he lives up to the expectations set for him as a third-generation EMA fighter. However, it seems everyone underestimates the dangers lurking in the underground EMA world, even those with close connections to it.

Sophia a poor country girl who was destined by fate to lead a miserable existence, finally skyrocketed herself into glory, through a mistake that was orchestrated by Melody her step-sister, and Jethro, her useless fiancé, who set her up to have a one-night stand with a stranger, who happened to be a billionaire, and a secret fiancé of Melody. However, the both of them started their journey of love, when they finally know the secret surrounding their one-night stand. On the verge of chasing the truth, Sophia was given the powers of her new lover’s empire for a short time, which she managed on his behalf and using this as an opportunity, she would deal miserably with her enemies, and help her lover, to discover the ugly mysteries surrounding the defeat of his parents.

Inner, a Gatherer who harvests energy from stars in the galaxy, becomes disinterested in his repetitive job. He decides to complete his work and return home, dreaming of owning a spaceship. During his journey, his ship experiences intense shaking, but he dismisses it as unimportant.