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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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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The Indomitable Klaus Whitlock  - Urban novels & stories

The Indomitable Klaus Whitlock

Little Bunny
Klaus Whitlock, a man of integrity and love for his wife Allison, is wrongly convicted of narcotics smuggling at the airport. The real culprit? His powerful father-in-law, who sacrifices Klaus to protect his own reputation. After five grueling years in prison, Klaus is released, only to discover Allison is now engaged to his best friend, Duncan, a newly promoted zonal director at Chimera Bank. Consumed by betrayal, Klaus spirals into despair, but fate offers a second chance. Resurrected with godlike powers, Klaus sets out to uncover the dark truths behind the conspiracy and the treachery of those he once trusted. With vengeance and redemption on the line, Klaus must confront his past and decide how far he’s willing to go.
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A useless son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

A useless son-in-law

Yilfred J. Writer
Marc is a young man who has decided to leave his family, the powerful Alonso family, to pursue his own life and make a name for himself. However, when he encounters his former family's henchmen in a marketplace. Despite his initial reluctance, Marc decides to take control of his life and prove to his old family that he is capable of competing with them. When he attends his girlfriend Melinda's grandmother's birthday dinner, he is confronted by his brother-in-law Jhon, who publicly humiliates him for the modest gift he has brought. Marc discovers that the vase Jhon has bought is fake and dangerous. Tension mounts when Marc receives a call that takes him to the Alonso family mansion, where he discovers that his older brother, the leader of the family, has arranged a kidnapping to teach him a lesson. Marc strives to prove to both families that he is a valuable member and not just a useless son-in-law. As the story progresses, Marc faces a series of challenges that test his determination and his ability to make important decisions. As the story progresses, Marc becomes a stronger and more confident man, able to make important decisions and face challenges with courage. Will Marc be able to escape the influence of his family and find his place in the world? Or will he be dragged back to his former life, with dangerous consequences? "A Useless Son-in-Law" is a thrilling story of struggle and determination in a world of power and crime.
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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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Sinclair's Lost Heir[The Rise Of The Betrayed Son-in-law] - Urban novels & stories

Sinclair's Lost Heir[The Rise Of The Betrayed Son-in-law]

Geefty
Five years. That’s how long Ethan Carter dedicated his life to the Hale family’s empire, believing loyalty would earn him respect. Instead, he was framed for theft and infidelity—cast out like trash to justify his contracted wife’s divorce. His ex-wife, Vanessa Hale, a national screen goddess, painted him as a scumbag, turning fans and street mobs against him. Homeless, disgraced, and beaten, Ethan thought his suffering had reached its peak—until he uncovered the darkest secret of the Hale family. His father-in-law and brother-in-law were criminals masquerading as elites, their hands dipped in underground dealings. But before he could dig out enough evidence to expose them, masked men ambushed him, leaving him broken and bleeding in an alleyway. As death seemed inevitable, a mysterious woman saved him. Little did he know, she was Olivia Roberts, daughter to Tim Roberts, William Sinclair’s best friend. William Sinclair is the richest and most respected man in all if New York and beyond, he is the owner of the largest conglomerate in all of New York, and even more shocking… Ethan was his long-lost grandson. With a new identity, a limitless empire at his fingertips, and a searing thirst for revenge, Ethan returns—not as the discarded son-in-law but as a king ready to take back everything stolen from him. The game had changed, and this time, he made the rules.
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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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Return of The Understimated Illigitimate Heir - Urban novels & stories

Return of The Understimated Illigitimate Heir

Viens_A
Julian was an unwanted illegitimate son. He was thrown out of the house and married to a woman from the Murphy family. As a person with nothing, he was mistreated and humiliated. Until his wife threw him away in disgrace. Someone met Julian and asked him to return as the heir, and he would take the opportunity, despite being an unwanted son, to get his revenge.
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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 Heir - Urban novels & stories

The Heir

Big Fave
After a brutal clash with his mafia family, Chase Wilder fled to a distant country, seeking refuge and a new beginning, but fate had other plans. He crossed paths with the influential Bernard family, who mistreated him, and yet, he found himself bound to them through marriage to Raven. However, when false accusations of infidelity tore them apart, Chase was handed over to Zara, the second sister, who surprisingly became his ally in his restaurant venture. Just as he started to rebuild his life, his past caught up with him. Wembley, his childhood friend and loyal companion, was tracked down, forcing Chase to confront his mafia heritage and return to his rightful place. Will Chase embrace his destiny or fight to create a new path?
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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 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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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 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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Secretly The Hidden Gem - Urban novels & stories

Secretly The Hidden Gem

Bur_Berry 💞
Lynn Wolf got cheated on with his boss by his girlfriend, and looked down upon by everyone else. One day he realizes a truth about his life, and in an attempt to have revenge he lost his family leaving only his foster sister as the only family he has. One day, he heard a voice in his head claiming he was the new ruler of a revenge system, leaving him with no choice than to take over his right. Lynn is determined to take revenge on those who had hurt him, little by little until they all have been taken down.
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Hidden Legacy  - Urban novels & stories

Hidden Legacy

Aniovoh
Hunter Miller, is a bright young man with a humble background. Having grown up with only his mother in the picture, Hunter strives to succeed in life and give his mother the comfort she deserves. This seems possible when he is suddenly approached by Ava Paige, the daughter of a prominent businessman in the country. Hunter falls for Ava easily, and is thrilled when she tells him that she wishes to marry him. What he doesn't know is that Ava just wants to use him to get her shares and property from her late grandfather. After their marriage, things take a turn for the worse. Hunter is looked down on by the members of the Paige family, and his wife doesn't seem to stand up for him. Eventually, Hunter finds out that Ava has played him and is cheating on him. When he confronts her, she produces divorce papers and tells him to leave her. Hunter pleads with her to stay with him, but she refuses. Dejected, Hunter signs the divorce papers and leaves the Paige mansion. He manages to get a job as the secretary to the CEO of Lee Corps, the biggest business chain in the country. The CEO, takes a liking to Hunter and takes him under his wing, but there's just something about Hunter, that the CEO cannot fully grasp. What could it be? How does Hunter get past his divorce with Ava and does he strike back at the Paige family?
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THE LOST HEIR  - Urban novels & stories

THE LOST HEIR

King
Adrian was born in one of the wealthiest family in world who were very private people. Adrian had everything he could ask for. But a day after his 6th birthday, his parents took him on a vacation away from their mansion. But they had a horrible car accident on their way, which took the lives of his parents. Adrian was taken to nearest hospital and after he was treated, he was paralyzed and in a wheelchair. He was sent to live in an orphanage because they could not get in touch with any of his relatives. He grew up in the orphanage, having nothing to his name. Now he is 24 and out of the wheelchair. He vowed to do everything in his power to get back to the position his parents were in by any means necessary. He gave up trying to go back to his parent’s wealth because for some reason, he could not find anything about his parents.
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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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Broken to billionaire: A vengeful return  - Urban novels & stories

Broken to billionaire: A vengeful return

Honey Wealth
Betrayed by his own family and left for dead, Desmond Ashford lost everything—his inheritance, his identity, his past, and even his memory. Forced to endure years of humiliation as a lowly live-in son-in-law, he later gets divorced by his wife and finally regains his memory and discovers the shocking truth: he is the rightful heir to an empire. With unlimited power and wealth at his fingertips, Desmond embarks on a path of vengeance, destroying those who wronged him. But just as victory seems near, a shocking revelation changes everything—his supposed brother was never family, and the mother he thought was long dead might still be alive.
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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 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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