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 Unstoppable Comeback Of Oscar Jones - Urban novels & stories

The Unstoppable Comeback Of Oscar Jones

Godwin
Oscar Jones’ stay in his in-laws' mansion was hell on earth for him as he was constantly used as an object of ridicule. Oscar endured the humiliation because his wife still supported him but little did he know that she had secrets of her own. She made a stunning U-turn, leaving Alan with no choice but to accept a divorce. Life took an unexpected turn for Oscar when he recognized a secret code from an aircraft that proved to be the beginning of his success story. His in-laws were put on the hot seat one by one as they faced the danger that resulted from Oscar’s comeback. Now that Oscar has returned to the peak of his powers, how will he cope when he learns that he has automatically made terrorist enemies who were after him and his business? How would he achieve his goals amid threats of oppression?
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Rebirth Of The Forsaken Son-in-law  - Urban novels & stories

Rebirth Of The Forsaken Son-in-law

westsidesalted
Rapheal lost everything. His identity, title and status when the real heir return and he is proven to be a fake. Switched during birth. Yet the Devereux family refused to let him go. They forcefully married him to his fake younger sister to retrieve his inheritance. Humiliating him at all turn. His face was ruined during a company riot when someone poured acid on him and the family's tax evasion was pinned on him. Raphael was sent to prison where he died. He wakes up two years before with a system that helps him secretly build wealth, while he hid his true capabilities. Then a old man appears with a gold credit card claiming to be his real family.
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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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UNDERESTIMATED DAMIAN GRAYSON  - Urban novels & stories

UNDERESTIMATED DAMIAN GRAYSON

Owen
“Mom, I am pregnant with Maxwell Cross and not that Worthless loser,” Anastasia said. Damian Grayson was despised, cheated on and betrayed by his wife, Anastasia, and his in-laws insulted him. His true identity remained hidden. Those who tried to show their powers would have to kneel before him, begging for mercy. With his supernatural powers, he could heal and conquer evil forces.
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My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich  - Urban novels & stories

My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich

Yourpsychodreams
Max Carter has always been seen as weak, married into a wealthy family, endures mistreatment and his rich wife Emma’s coldness. While she resents their marriage, he has fallen deeply for her, enduring the family’s disdain, She never loved him, and her family made sure he knew he was an outsider. Yet Max couldn’t help falling deeply for her, doting on her despite her coldness and enduring the scorn of those around him. But everything changes when he uncovers his true identity. “I’m not the man you think I am, Emma. One day, you’ll regret underestimating me, ”
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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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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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THE CASTAWAY HEIR: POWER UNSEEN - Urban novels & stories

THE CASTAWAY HEIR: POWER UNSEEN

Albs Pen
Everyone thought Brandon Scott was a nobody — a broke, discarded son-in-law not worth a second glance. Even Sophia, his wife, and her family mocked and looked down on him. What happens when they find out the truth that the man they’d humiliated was the true power behind it all?
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The Contracted Son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

The Contracted Son-in-law

Unusual L.A
Ryan Reyes was a skewer vendor trying to leave behind his dark past that haunted him. However, when Jane, an estranged daughter of a powerful family, sought his help to secure her rightful inheritance through a contract marriage between them, he is thrust back into a world of power, wealth, and deadly secrets. As he stepped into his new role as Jane’s husband, he uncovered layers of corruption, family treachery, and a criminal empire that tied directly to his own tragic past. Caught between his growing feelings for her and the painful memories of his lost family, he must navigate a perilous path. In this gripping tale of love, power, revenge, and redemption, can they overcome the shadows of their pasts to forge a future together, or will the very forces that brought them together tear them apart?
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A Passion for Revenge  - Urban novels & stories

A Passion for Revenge

EllaRose
He was born into a powerful family of politicians, but he gave up his privileged life for love. He eloped with a girl he met on his graduation trip even after already being engaged to another woman from a powerful family. He worked as a humble employee, hiding his true identity from his wife and her relatives. But after three years of marriage, his wife decided to divorce him for the sake of her career. What happens after he has gotten his riches back? Keep on reading to find out!
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The Hidden Billionaire Boss - Urban novels & stories

The Hidden Billionaire Boss

JOHNSON
"MASTER. You are the son of the richest billionaire in the city, and your father wants you to take over" From the bottom of the society, Bruce finds out his real Identity and power, climbing up the ladders of wealth, and royalty, with a thirst for revenge on all of those who come after him
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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 CONSORTIUM HEIR'S RECKONING - Urban novels & stories

THE CONSORTIUM HEIR'S RECKONING

Lyonlee
Nicolas, a man whose life is turned upside down by two pivotal events: discovering his wife's betrayal and learning he's the heir to the wealthy and influential Belford family. As he navigates the complexities of his newfound legacy, he must confront the betrayal in his personal life and the potential consequences of his new status. The Belford family planned to expose his true identity at the super summit. But before then, did he intend to take revenge on his ex‑wife? Killing his ex‑wife and Alex would be a mercy, he said. He planned something far crueler: he would let them live in unending pain and regret.
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The Rejected Son In Law - Urban novels & stories

The Rejected Son In Law

Cee
George Lockwood was that one man everyone loathed. He was from a poor background and always worked for the Wilson’s as a cleaner. After he saves Mr. Stefan Wilson, Rita’s granddad and the eldest of the Wilson’s family from getting killed, Mr. Stefan decides to reward him by making him a part of his family. Soon Stefan travels and the Wilsons start to maltreat their supposed son in law. Years later, George escapes their brutality and is now addressed as the young master in country Z.
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MY EX-HUSBAND IS THE HEIR - Urban novels & stories

MY EX-HUSBAND IS THE HEIR

mtofanura
Deryl Wiltson was a beggar who was always in front of a flower shop. He had just lost his job as a part-time worker, and his wife had dumped him because he was unemployed. Until finally Deryl met a nobleman named Elissabeth Moe, where the old woman was looking for a husband for her beloved grandson who was paralyzed. With an offer of a certain amount of money and being made head of the company, Elissabeth made the offer to Deryl. Initially, Deryl refused the offer until in the end, because Deryl saw that his ex-wife had remarried to one of the bank managers, Deryl was annoyed too. He immediately accepted an offer from Elissabeth to marry her paralyzed granddaughter, Serena Moe. During his marriage to Serena, Deryl was always looked down upon because the Moe family didn’t know his origins. Fortunately, Elissabeth had arranged everything so that Deryl became a businessman who owned a company to raise his self-esteem. After becoming head of the company, what Deryl did was help Elissabeth heal Serena, while showing his ex-wife, Miya, that he had become a successful man. Making Miya’s husband her subordinate, and making Miya regret having dumped him. While Elissabeth’s challenge was for Deryl to be able to cure Serena, then at the company she was able to convince at least three business relations so that she could actually become the owner of one of the Moe family companies and receive the inheritance promised by Elissabeth. Can Deryl meet all these challenges? Or did he choose to give up?
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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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From Barman to Bossman  - Urban novels & stories

From Barman to Bossman

Diyary
"Boss, we couldn't find her" "Boss?" Lana was surprised at the way Nathaniel was referred to. "You are the Boss they were taking about?" Nathaniel raised a brow "Yes, anything wrong with that? If there's nothing please excuse me, I've got something important to take care of" And he left just like that, like she was never someone important to him at a point in time. ** Nathaniel was ready to sell even his soul if it meant making his girlfriend satisfied. He was a poor man who only had to make do with his work at the night bar but because of his demanding girlfriend, he had to work several jobs in order to make ends meet. Everything was going well until he saw his girlfriend walk into the hotel he was working at with another man. As if it wasn't enough that she was cheating on him, she wasn't even guilty and even mocked him for being poor. He left the hotel heartbroken and it was at that moment a payment of several billions of dollars was made to him. In the midst of his confusion, an Ashton Martin stopped in front of him and some men in black stepped out. "Young master, finally you've been found" turns out he was the lost son of a Billionaire Mafia Don. Now with him at the very top, it was his turn to make people dance to his tune.
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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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The General's Return - Urban novels & stories

The General's Return

Rukky
She thought she was divorcing a ruined man. He walked out of prison as a five-star general. Selene Carter believed her husband, Fowler Reddington, was nothing but a stain on her life, a convict destroying her career and reputation. She cut him loose, blind to the storm waiting in his silence. For Fowler, the divorce was a blade to the heart. But chains had bound him to a secret mission he could never reveal. When freedom finally came, so did betrayal, enemies, and a chance to rise from the ashes. In a city where power is blood and loyalty is war, Selene must face the truth: the man she abandoned is not only the one she needs most… but the only one she has ever truly loved.
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WHO IS MALIK HAMPTON? - Urban novels & stories

WHO IS MALIK HAMPTON?

Storian writer
Who is Malik Hampton, the man behind the broom? To the world, he’s a ghost. A street cleaner with calloused hands and eyes that never linger too long. To the Roy dynasty; a family dripping in old money and new scandals he’s a punchline: the “lazy” husband Sarah Roy dragged into their gilded cage. A man unworthy of her status. A burden she’s grown tired of carrying. But when shadows move, Malik moves faster. Secretly, he’s a decorated soldier erased from records. A phantom in war, a trillionaire in peace. He traded battlefields and billions for a broom, silently protecting the very people who sneer at his name. No one knows his true identity, not even the woman who once vowed to love him. Not until it’s too late. Not until they’ve already lost him. Who was he, really? That’s the question echoing in Sarah’s mind and others….. Long after he’s gone.
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