Urban

A realist novel is a type of literature trying to present life as it actually is and it is also known as urban novels, which was popular at Victorian age to reflect urban life at that period. Just as the saying goes, literature originates from what happened in life but beyond that. It’s an appropriate description of realistic novels. Main characters in urban novels are often shaped by writers based on someone’s characteristics in real life. You will experience another life and learn about something from the main characters’ experience in stories. To know realistic novels’ meaning, you need to read some urban novels by yourself to form a personal understanding. We offer a vast collection of popular realistic novels and books online. Rich reading resources are provided for you to select.
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The Almighty Supreme Commander - Urban novels & stories

The Almighty Supreme Commander

Little Goddess
Seven years ago, Wade Wilmer caused a huge scandal in North City when he slept with a random woman. Hence, he had no choice than to step down as a possible heir to his family and quietly join the military to save his own name. Seven years later, relying on his own military achievements, he gained the highest position of Supreme Commander in the military. A position not even the president can question. He planned to peacefully live out his days in the army until he received news that his sister was being sold at an auction by their elder brother. His plan to stomp down on everyone who looked down on her in the past seven years changed drastically when he found out the woman he slept with seven years ago, had given birth to twin children.
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The Lone Son in-law  - Urban novels & stories

The Lone Son in-law

Geowriter
Gill O Gillaed rediscovers his path and destiny in life after his family and home was taken over by another man. The woman he loved,despised and threw him out at his lowest. His attempts to save his sick daughter,was misjudged. His whole life crashed right in his face. The humiliation and insults from his in-laws and the community around him was getting out of hand. His destiny called. But Gill was busy looking for help outside not knowing that all he needed was inside. His bloodline and race already preordained him “Great and Mighty “. The rise and reign of the lone son in-law. What will be the faith of his oppressors and enemies? Follow the story and life of Gill as it takes you through this spontaneous and interesting read, Full of real life relatable experiences and happenings.
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Aiden's Heroic Comeback  - Urban novels & stories

Aiden's Heroic Comeback

Author Snowfall
Aiden Cox wasn't only betrayed by his girlfriend, but he was bullied and faced traumatic experiences from friends. Life was really unfair to him, his fate seems to have been wrongly chosen. Well until a twist comes. He inherits wealth from a distant relative, someone he barely knew. His girlfriend and all those who hurt him will come crawling at his feet. But will they meet vengeance or forgiveness? Only the story of the time Aiden's Heroic Comeback would explain this
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The All Powerful Jeremiah Steel - Urban novels & stories

The All Powerful Jeremiah Steel

The man on duty
Jeremiah Steel, known as the irritating blemish on the Prescott family tree, is backstabbed by everyone and framed for a murder he didn’t commit. He is arrested and thrown into prison to rot for the rest of his life. However, a fated encounter with a mysterious man changes his life forever and he is given the power, influence, wealth, and everything he needs to get his revenge on all those who had wronged him. Unfortunately, there was a consequence of gaining these powers and that is a curse. He has a limited time to find a way to get rid of this curse before it’s too late.
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The Heir's Secret - Urban novels & stories

The Heir's Secret

Ralph
Nigel, a poor 21-year-old boy, has a streak of bad luck in one day. After being fired from his job as a food delivery courier, his lover abandoned him for the sake of a wealthy young man, and now he has to deal with a debt collector he doesn't know about. "Hurry, pay your debts, or you will die!" threatened one of the burly men who intercepted him. "Hu...debt? As far as I remember, I never owed anyone?" he asked. When Nigel was squeezed and almost abused, a well-dressed man came up to him. The presence of this man changes everything about Nigel, from a nobody to a ruler, and will avenge all the insults he has received. Note : Cover is taken from Lexica art and no copyright. Edited by canva
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The Titan War God Returns - Urban novels & stories

The Titan War God Returns

Mark Harrison
Iron had once ruled the underworld with an iron fist as Loki, the head of Titan. That was until the great war… His group was wiped out and the love of his life murdered by their rivals, Valhalla. He vanished, leaving his old life behind and living quietly as Iron, a suburban husband. For five years, his thirst for vengeance did not fade, rather, it burned hotter than the burning abyss. Iron divorces his wife and finally comes out of the shadows, he’s ready to settle the score. Iron would then go on to have a fateful encounter with a girl who is deeply connected with Valhalla, could she be the key to destroying his enemies once and for all? One thing was certain… Her secret would either save or destroy them both.
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THE STARDUST FORTUNE - Urban novels & stories

THE STARDUST FORTUNE

Ojay Arts
In a distant future, society on the New Terra is sharply divided by wealth and power. Alec Carter, a determine young man from the slums, dream of escaping his life of poverty and ridicule. His chance comes unexpectedly when he cross path with Eleanor Drake, a wealthy and influential woman. Desperate for a change, Alex agrees to marry her out of convenience and desperation to save his sick mother. Whose bills Eleanor promise to take care of as well as his education bills. However Alex will soon learn that the life of the rich and the wealthy comes with it own perils.
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Reclaiming His Legacy: John  Sebastian's Comeback - Urban novels & stories

Reclaiming His Legacy: John Sebastian's Comeback

OE
Though a graduate, he had done everything one could consider demeaning. John's impoverished lifestyle landed him into a dilemma in choosing between his demanding wife, who had signed a divorce paper without his consent, and his foster mother whose life was just at the edge of ending. Oblivious of his wife's act, John overlooked the offer and decided to crawl back to the hell he swore never to get involved with– his father. A man who made him the new big shot in the underground crime world. The same man who left his mother for a money sucker. Welcome back, Mr. John! All he wanted was to take revenge on everyone who had ever hurt him– his wife, her new husband, his mother-in-law, his stepmother, and her illegitimate son. Everyone!
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REBIRTH OF THE PATHETIC HUSBAND  - Urban novels & stories

REBIRTH OF THE PATHETIC HUSBAND

EL JHAY
I was a disgrace to the Prestwick family—a poor, unwanted son-in-law they wished their daughter had never married. She had chosen me for my looks, but now, even that wasn’t enough. She wanted out. A divorce. To erase me from her life and marry into wealth like her family had always intended. But I loved her. Despite the insults, the humiliation, the way they treated me like dirt beneath their feet—I refused to let go. That was my biggest mistake. Frustrated by my defiance, my brother-in-law took matters into his own hands. He killed me, tossing my body into a cold, dark river, leaving me to sink into oblivion. I should have died. I did die. But before I took my final breath, a man appeared before me, cloaked in shadow, his voice like a whisper from the abyss. "What is your last wish?" I should have begged for revenge. I should have cursed their names. But all I wanted was one more chance. One more chance to live. And so, I was granted life again. But I was no longer the same. My soul was no longer my own. My body was no longer mine to control. Because I had been reborn as something far more powerful. I was no longer John Prestwick. I was the Devil himself.
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The Illegitimate Heir  - Urban novels & stories

The Illegitimate Heir

Krisander
THE ILLEGITIMATE HEIR Description Zayn Albert is an illegitimate heir to the Harrison empire, the son of Scott Harrison, the owner of the luxurious Bel Air 5-star hotel and Harrison hospital worldwide. He grew up with his mother. He grew up being poor and struggled towards his life. To experience the other side of the world, he partakes in a programming competition hosted by Scott Harrison and in partnership with Melvin's school of programming. Along the line, he found out the truth about whom he really is. He was almost murdered but got saved by Mr. Philip Simeon, the one-time Billionaire. Five years later, Zayn is back to take revenge on those who tried to kill him with the help of Mr Philip Simeon.
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The Last Heir Of The Bastien Empire  - Urban novels & stories

The Last Heir Of The Bastien Empire

Aphro_dite
Brad Jones Bastien is a young poor man in his mid 20s who suffers gravely in the hands of his in-laws. One sudden day he was asked to reclaim the lost fortunes of a family he never thought he had. Now he's the most powerful man in the city and he is ready to have his revenge on everyone who had ever treated him wrongly, starting from his mother-in-law.
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Echoes of Justice: The Return of the Billionaire Son-In-Law - Urban novels & stories

Echoes of Justice: The Return of the Billionaire Son-In-Law

Red Lily
"You are weak! I can't stand you anymore!" Stephan Blackwood, was treated like a bag of scam by his in-laws. Even his wife Magdalena, who used to be his first and only love, gave up on him and asked for divorce to marry an old rich man. None of them knew that Stephan was secretly the inheritor of the millionaire Clark Blackwood. Through sheer determination and unwavering ambition, he rises to become a billionaire, amassing immense power and influence. Years later, Stephan resurfaces, now a formidable figure in society. Armed with wealth and resources, he meticulously plots his revenge against Magdalena, his ex-wife and her influential family The Rivers, believing they were responsible for his past suffering. He intends to dismantle their lives as they had done to him. "Sir, it appears that Magdalena's current circumstances are far from what we expected. She does not reside in the Rivers mansion or live a life of privilege. In fact, she resides alone in a dilapidated house in one of the poorest areas of the city." “We are afraid, sir, that we have noticed some signs of sexual assault on the lady’s body.” “WHAT?” As Stephan delves deeper into his investigation, he uncovers a series of hidden truths that gradually chip away at his certainty. Clues and revelations emerge, suggesting that Magdalena may have been innocent all along. Doubt creeps into his heart, challenging his assumptions and forcing him to reevaluate his plans and find the real villain of the story...
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Last Descendant Of Money - Urban novels & stories

Last Descendant Of Money

Favour Usoro A.
Patricia feels the best way to revive her dying business is to get married to Harry, the heir to one of the rising companies in town. She decides to divorce Edgar, a man she never saw as a husband but a parasitic useless fellow, but as humans, most times we lose diamonds in search of stones. Edgar Plutus, the Last Descendant of the god of money vowed to get back on those who belittled him when the time comes. Imagine money itself trying to get back at you. Ha! Poverty awaits you.
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Rise Of The Kingpin's Mafia Heir - Urban novels & stories

Rise Of The Kingpin's Mafia Heir

Emerald Tells
When Salvatore Moretti, a powerful mafia boss, discovers that his right-hand man has been murdered, he embarks on a ruthless mission to uncover the truth. In his quest to find out who was behind the betrayal, Sal delves into the underworld of the mafia and uncovers a web of corruption and deceit. With enemies closing in, Sal must use all of his power and cunning to stay one step ahead. As he fights for survival, he is forced to confront his own demons, including his tumultuous relationship with his daughter and his troubled past. Sal realizes that the true cost of power is much greater than he ever imagined. His son, Luca Alessandro, is the one who he wants to continue the title of being the next Kingpin mafia that will make the rivals and enemy back off from getting in his way. Will Luca conquer his desires to get stronger and build a good reputation for himself and those people around him? Or will he suffer the consequences for risking it all despite the possibility of getting his own life in the mud of danger?
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The Ordained Heir  - Urban novels & stories

The Ordained Heir

Zoe Wilde
In the world of wealth, elites and power, Alexander finds out that life isn't always black and white. The same day his wife, Fiona, humiliates him with divorce papers and her new lover, Alexander loses his job too, but little does he know it is all the beginning of a new life. Suddenly, he's being summoned by Pa Harry, a loyal servant of his parents and he discovers he is the grand master of the Sean family. But secrets are unveiled and he realizes that things aren't always as they seem. He begins to uncover the role his ex in-laws played in the demise of his parents. Chilling secrets about the six families all involved in the supreme dynasty is revealed. Alexander has to embark on a mission to prove himself worthy to the Sean family and ensure that his enemies both within and without do not triumph over him Six families, one throne, an endless fight for the Supreme Dynasty crown, but only the Ordained Heir will be victorious.
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Xavier Stone: A Tale of Redemption - Urban novels & stories

Xavier Stone: A Tale of Redemption

Sophia Yomere
The whole story changed after that one decision he made that raining day. It followed with one drama after another till Xavier was finally tied down with marriage. He became the wretched son-in-law of a prominent family, someone that could be controlled and used. But a determined Xavier fought his way through till he rose to the top but even after that, the drama was a never ending one. But what could make the vengeful Xavier Stone seek redemption? Read to find out The Tale of Xavier Stone's Redemption.
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Antonio De Isquierda: The Rise of Rich CEO - Urban novels & stories

Antonio De Isquierda: The Rise of Rich CEO

fismoo__
Antonio De Isquierda, a definition of poor and hardworking gentlemen who work as a waiter at a restaurant named Guisseppe. Also, he attended a fashion technology class during the morning. To make ends meet, he usually juggles his schedules, a student and a waiter. He tried to work hard not only for himself but also for his girlfriend. One day, Antonio got fired from his waiter job in the restaurant, he only had a few dollars left in his pocket, and had a promise to buy her girlfriend a birthday gift. Sad, alone and rags, he went to the store, bought the said gift and worst, he went to his girlfriend’s condo and perceived that his dear girlfriend cheated on him. Devastated, he didn’t lash out. He didn’t feel the rage but the emptiness succumbed to him; as if the universe wanted to make him like a loser and unlucky. The universe always has its ways to make him unlucky. Or does the universe try to test him if he can make it? Or maybe the universe is trying to make it hard for him because he is bound to do something greater? Or maybe, he is something greater and richer? But, a phone call changed his life and this would be the life he always wanted.
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HIDDEN BILLIONAIRE HEIR - Urban novels & stories

HIDDEN BILLIONAIRE HEIR

Bright
Austin Davis was shocked when Monica Raymond called off their wedding, he confronted her to know the reason but got humiliated because they saw him as a Pauper. Austin was disliked by everyone and also called a freeloader or a local doctor. Unbeknownst to them he is the heir to the Davis empire and a renowned healer.
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Vengeful Heir: The Rise of Ethan Bennett - Urban novels & stories

Vengeful Heir: The Rise of Ethan Bennett

Perpetual
Ethan Bennett was the perfect son-in-law—humble, quiet, and willing to endure every humiliation from his wife, Sophia Steele, and her arrogant family. They mocked him, treated him like dirt, and tossed him aside without a second thought. But they never knew the truth. Ethan is no ordinary man. He is the hidden heir to the world’s most powerful conglomerate. And now, after Sophia’s cold betrayal, he’s done playing the fool. When Ethan walks away from the Steele family, he disappears into the shadows—only to return as their worst nightmare. With wealth, power, and ruthless determination, he will dismantle everything they hold dear, piece by piece. The once-mighty Steeles will crumble, and when they finally realize who Ethan truly is, it will be far too late. They called him a nobody. Now, he’s the one pulling the strings. And this time, he won’t be silent.
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From Nice guy to Playboy - Urban novels & stories

From Nice guy to Playboy

Asher Wolfe
"From Nice Guy to Play" is a captivating novel that follows the journey of Harry, a kind-hearted man who falls in love with his colleague, Dana. Despite his feelings, Dana only sees him as a friend, leaving Harry heartbroken. In an attempt to move on, Harry moves to Berlin for work. When he returns to London, he discovers that Dana is now with someone else, which devastates him. Determined to start anew, Harry quits his job and opens a successful restaurant called "Quench Your Hunger." While his restaurant flourishes, Harry becomes a playboy, shielding himself from love. The novel delves into Harry's personal transformation from a nice guy to a guarded playboy, exploring themes of love, growth, and self-discovery. But destiny had other plans. Dana meets and falls in love with the successful version of Harry. Will Harry accept Dana or not?
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