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 Magnificent Harry Moxley - Urban novels & stories

The Magnificent Harry Moxley

Vicky Wright
"Here..., take this. I'm done with this marriage," Hailey threw the envelope at him. "What is the meaning of this, Hailey?" Harry furrowed his brow. Harry is the live son in law of the Rivens family unknown to him and the rest of the world that he was the heir to the Moxley's empire, the most powerful family in the world. After a humiliating divorce and being locked up in prison, Harry's true identity is revealed, and with that revelation came a battle that Harry never saw coming. What happens when Harry finds out that locked up beneath the Moxley's empire are secrets that could alter the rest of his life? Sit back and join Harry as he navigates his own path in recreating the Moxley's empire to becoming the most powerful empire in the world.
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Trash Son-in-Law's Revenge - Urban novels & stories

Trash Son-in-Law's Revenge

Mas ineb
Luc is a man who has the nickname of the useless son-in-law of the Crowwel family, his presence is like annoying trash for the big family. During his time as the son-in-law of the Crowwel family, his life was full of insults, one day he found out his true identity which is the son of the richest man in his country! Luc rose to be stronger and began a plan of revenge on anyone who had ever destroyed his life.
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Rise Of the Poor Son-in-law  - Urban novels & stories

Rise Of the Poor Son-in-law

Legacy Sage
As a rich son in law, he wants to hide and live a secret calm life, however, despised by his mother in law, he has to show his real identity and make her finally see him in a new light and his wife…?
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HEIR TO POWER - Urban novels & stories

HEIR TO POWER

Hop-Grip
They laughed when you couldn’t pay your rent, they sneered when you were fired and called you garbage in front of everyone. They clapped when your ex humiliated you at your lowest, but in your darkest hour, a convoy of black cars stops in front of you. A man in a bespoke suit steps out. “Mr. Elba,” he says with a bow. “Your presence is requested. You are now the sole heir of the Elba Consortium. Effective immediately.” Private jets. Superyachts. Global influence. Power like you never imagined. But wealth doesn’t erase the past, it magnifies it, enemies emerge from shadows. Friends turn to snakes. And the world that once mocked you? It's ready to kneel or destroy you. This is your world now. But how long can you hold it?
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The Rise Of The Live In Son-In-Law  - Urban novels & stories

The Rise Of The Live In Son-In-Law

Chrisney D Writes
Liamson, the wealthiest business man in the city, decided to make himself poor after noticing ladies only want his money. He got married to Riley who he helped to grow her business secretly. Riley and her family treated him like a trash bag because he was their live-in son-in-law. Eventually, she served him a divorce papers the same day he was called upon by his family. She tricked him into signing them, and also started dating someone who she doesn't know was an imposter. Liamson vowed to make her regret all that she did to her, it took a turn around when her family deceived her into signing off her right.  His plan still remains, to make Riley, her family and those who looked down on him suffer until their last breath. Will he take revenge from all of them?.
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ESCROW RICHARD BLOOD LINE - Urban novels & stories

ESCROW RICHARD BLOOD LINE

noble pink
Richard was treated so bad by the wife.She had no idea he was the hidden billionaire, Too wealthy to be ignored. Now she vowed to stop at nothing to either get him to love and treat her right or she will ruin him. Will Richard let her?
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The Vengeful Masquerade  - Urban novels & stories

The Vengeful Masquerade

Davedee
Stephan Reynard happens to be married to the richest family in the city of New York. But ever since he married Elena Gilbert, his life had been taken from him. He was turned to a mere servant, a leave and death felt like an escape route from his problem. Funnily, enough. His wish was granted when Elena wanted to get married to a son of a billionaire, James Madison. Elena needed Stephan out of her way so she had him poisoned. As Stephan laid on the ground feeling helpless. Hot tears of sadness enveloped him. “ I will make you and your family pay for this.” Stephan looked up as she bent over his dying body. “ I can't wait.” Elena said with a smirk on her face As Stephan gave up the ghost. He woke up only to find himself in the body of a billionaire’s son. He walked to the full length mirror right in front of him and saw he was no longer Stephan Reynard but James Madison. The son of the richest billionaire in town. With Stephan masking as James, will he fall in love with Elena Gilbert OR Will he make her pay for what she had done to Stephan Reynard
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Vengeance In His Veins - Urban novels & stories

Vengeance In His Veins

Sampson
Lucas Abnett, the aimless son of a business tycoon, finds a new sense of purpose when he meets Sophia Burner, who inspires him to take an interest in his family’s empire. But his world is shattered when Sophia betrays him, assisting Viktor Drago, the leader of a shadowy organization, in a brutal attack that leaves Lucas' entire family dead. Barely surviving with the help of his father’s loyal bodyguard, Kenji Kishimoto, Lucas is left scarred—both physically and emotionally. Driven by revenge, Lucas spends five years training under Kenji, adopting a new identity as Levi Kishimoto. With his new skills in martial arts and business, Lucas returns to America determined to bring Drago and Sophia down.
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The Wrath of Jordan Jefferson - Urban novels & stories

The Wrath of Jordan Jefferson

Ositas Bliss
He entered their house as a boy with no past. Now, he returns as the man who will rewrite all their futures. Found on the edge of death with no memory of who he is and where he came from, Jordan Jefferson was taken in by Ezra Bennett—a man who gave him shelter, love, and a second chance at life. But that kindness came with a price. Divorced, stabbed and left for dead by his ex-mother-in-law and ex-wife, Jordan is saved by a woman who carries the same mysterious mark on her neck—a mark that will unlock the truth about his bloodline, his legacy, and his power. Now, the same people who treated him like trash will kneel before him. The ones who tried to bury him will face the storm they created. Because Jordan Jefferson is no longer a shadow in their house… He is the last heir of the Onyx Keepers. And he has come to take everything they took from him.
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Return Of The Discarded  - Urban novels & stories

Return Of The Discarded

Goldendragon
“You left me worried, pregnant, and frustrated for five years. I thought you were dead. I tried to move on but couldn’t, and now you want to walk back into my life like nothing happened?” Morgan vanished for five years after being paid to marry Jessica of the Creek family, only to disappear mysteriously without a trace. Now, he stands at the Creek family mansion, facing the wrath of a betrayed wife, a venomous mother-in-law, and a secret son he never knew existed. Accused of theft and betrayal, Morgan is dragged to be execution—but fate has other plans. As shocking truths unravel and power plays intensify, one bullet triggers a system that changes everything. How did Morgan survive the impossible, and what secrets still lie buried beneath the Creek family legacy?
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The 90 Billion Devotion System - Urban novels & stories

The 90 Billion Devotion System

Little LYTA
In a world where wealth is no longer just power but an unrelenting curse, Leo Xu wakes up to an impossible system lodged in his very soul: a boundless fortune of ten trillion dollars, all locked behind a singular, maddening rule — every cent must be spent on women. Not property, not power, not freedom. Only affection. Only seduction. Only simping. From luxury resorts that shift their architecture based on a woman’s mood, to jet-powered earrings that vibrate to the rhythm of heartbeats, Leo’s journey spirals into a romantic fever dream twisted by capitalism, affection, and social chaos. But this isn’t just a harem fantasy. It’s an emotional arms race where status, sincerity, and strategy collide in a brutal economy of love. Each woman he encounters — from the ice-veined celebrity genius Amber Lin, to the enigmatic heartbreak of his past, Bella Zhao — holds power far beyond their looks. And Leo? He’s just trying to survive long enough to figure out if all this love is bought, or if he’s being sold.
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From Betrayal To Billions - Urban novels & stories

From Betrayal To Billions

Lady D
Jace Parker was a live-in son-in-law whom everyone despised. A pauper who dared to love a millionaire’s daughter. For years, he endured the Whitman family’s cruelty, his wife Stella’s icy disdain, and even the betrayal of his best friend, Ethan who had not only slept with stella, but fathered two children Jace believed were his own. Then, the truth shattered his world and he was reunited with his biological family thereby reclaiming his rightful duties as the secret heir to the Parkinson’s Group, a empire dwarfing the Withman’s wealth. Now, with his identity hidden and vengeance burning in his veins, Jace vows to make them all kneel…especially Stella, who had laughed as he signed the divorce papers. His only crime was falling helplessly in love with an heiress. And hers? Underestimating him.
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THE FORGOTTEN HEIR - Urban novels & stories

THE FORGOTTEN HEIR

Chrissy
He was the nobody intern they all mocked—until the truth of his bloodline shattered their world. Derek Blackwood had spent his life buried in shadows, scraping by on scraps and swallowing the bitterness of being unwanted. The elite mocked him. The woman he loved betrayed him. And the powerful Blackwood family—the dynasty that cast him aside—forgot he ever existed. But when his estranged grandfather, the former patriarch of the fallen Blackwood Empire, is murdered under suspicious circumstances, the truth explodes like a landmine: Derek is the rightful heir. Now hunted by those who destroyed his legacy, Derek returns not as the timid intern they discarded, but as a man reborn. Armed with secrets, strategy, and a hunger for justice, he begins his rise—from forgotten bastard to future king of a shattered empire. Enemies who once sneered now tremble. Allies begin to emerge from the shadows. And as Derek navigates a world of bloodline feuds, betrayal, and buried truths, one thing becomes clear: he will rebuild what was stolen—and make them all pay. But revenge has a price. And so does power. In a world where loyalty is bought and family is a weapon, can Derek reclaim his throne without losing his soul?
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The Billionaire's Hidden Son-in-Law - Urban novels & stories

The Billionaire's Hidden Son-in-Law

Bella Grace
To Sophia, Michael was nothing but a placeholder husband. To Victoria, he was a stray dog they kept around for pity. But when Henry – his father-in-law, the only one who ever showed him kindness, lay dying, everything changed. Little did Michael know that the Donovan empire was about to be willed to him. “Would you want to become the head of the Donovan family?” Henry asked. The question hit Michael like a wave— unbelievable, impossible. He wasn’t born to power, was he? Yet, Henry saw something in him that no one else ever did: strength, loyalty, heart. Unfortunately, this only brought more hate to Michael from the patriarch’s daughters. “You’ll never see a single cent of this family’s money,” Victoria spat. After Henry died, they manipulated the will and threw him out. But the truth about Michael’s past is bigger than anyone can imagine. He isn’t just some helpless man with a forgotten name. He’s the heir to a legacy, the storm standing quietly at the door. He’s the lost heir to the mighty Ainsley family. A mighty storm they didn’t see coming.
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The Hidden Ace: Empire Of Ash & Gold  - Urban novels & stories

The Hidden Ace: Empire Of Ash & Gold

Bloom
“Don’t complain when the lights go out…” These were the words that came out of his mouth before he calmly exited the office. Silas Gray, a typical nobody, a medical instructor, is pushed aside by his wife, Lauren Forrest, when she sees that she has reached the very pinnacle of her career. She saw him as nothing but ‘Deadweight…’ But then everything turns upside down when, on the very day she had been dreaming of, she sees him standing with the top dogs of the city. Silas Gray wasn't just a nobody; he was the shadow ruler of Sintril, the Hidden Ace, and the blade that held the underworld together. He had chosen a quiet life to stay with his wife; for three years, he played instructor at the clinic. But now, he is back, and with his resurfacing, the underworld is shaking— threats are awakening, new enemies and allies are being born. Will Silas continue to rule over his Empire of Ash and Gold?
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Mockery To Millions - Urban novels & stories

Mockery To Millions

Mythrion
Damian Blackwell, a driven military officer, dreams of becoming a general and one day rising to power. While on a mission in a distant state, his wife calls to announce their divorce, and his life is violently attacked. The president orders his arrest, and his rival takes over a powerful position. Upon his release, Damian is publicly humiliated, and his wife marries the new leader. Devastated and losing his children, Damian discovers his meta-human abilities and a vast inheritance. Vowing revenge, he sets out to make those who wronged him pay.
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When I Got My Senses Back - Urban novels & stories

When I Got My Senses Back

Linda Light
Once upon a time, I was as stupid as a dog. Wherever she went, I followed her, like a piece of chewing gum that could not be shaken off. I would eat shit and agree with her words. Everyone called me a "fool" and said that this was how my life would be, and how I would end. But when I finally woke up—— ...... "You said you were my wife but I do not deserve to be your husband? Oh, but look at your face! It's ugly to fit with mine even in a mere picture!" "Didn't you say you'd rather die than let me touch you? Now you're begging me, crying, wanting a son from me who looks like me—shouldn't you be dying instead?!" "Why is everyone saying I have been bullying? Sit back and watch, it's just the beginning." * * When the abandoned fool finally regained his memory, the whole world realized that they had offended the wrong person—they had to come begging for forgiveness. WHAT TO EXPECT: [o] In a nutshell, this is a Romance meets Indomitable Husband and The Heir... with a dash of Face slapping. [o] Progression Urban Story. No instantly showoff your wealth MC. [o] Much violence and romance elements. [o] Clever schemes, well detailed action, and in-depth character development and drama. [o] No system or magic
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Ex-Convict To Mysterious Power  - Urban novels & stories

Ex-Convict To Mysterious Power

Tina Maxxy
He was the shame of the family. Add that to the fact that he lied to his wife and took the blame for a crime he never committed—just to save her collapsing company—and you’ve got Cole Bennett. Three years later, this man walked out of prison. Of course, no one comes out the same way they went in. If you've got some experience, you know what that means. But guess what? The bastard Cole went to prison for—the one who promised to help his wife—didn’t lift a damn finger. And guess what again? Cole was the only one treated like trash when he went in, but now, his in-laws have gone full beast mode, treating his wife worse than poop. Now imagine a man who spent three years in one of New York’s deadliest prisons. A man who found mysterious mentors behind bars. A man full of rage. A man who learned how to unleash the kind of emotions you’re not supposed to tame. Tell me—what exactly isn’t bound to happen?
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THE BATTALION SON IN LAW - Urban novels & stories

THE BATTALION SON IN LAW

VJ Tells
Max remembers the poisoned bouquet. The betrayal. The trap. And he’s done playing nice. Announcing a divorce at the Hamilton family banquet stuns everyone. Rebecca begs. Alex mocks. And the cold patriarch Andrew Hamilton? He tries to delay the scandal—until Max volunteers for the deadliest post on the Meridian border. “You’d rather die out there than stay here?” Rebecca whispers. “Exactly.” At the border, Max meets Commander Silver Caldwell—fierce, brilliant, and nothing like the toxic world he left behind. As enemies close in, and old alliances shift, Max prepares for a new war—this time on his terms. Because Max may have been the Hamilton family’s biggest mistake... But now, he’s the one writing the rules. He died once. He won't die again—not without a fight.
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THE RISE OF JAKE MILLER  - Urban novels & stories

THE RISE OF JAKE MILLER

Quin Ari
“They said I was nothing, so I became everything they could never be.” *** Jake Miller, a broke university student who’s used to being bullied by his coursemates. Struggling just to survive, he faced daily humiliation, which led to his girlfriend dumping him for one of the wealthiest guys on campus. Just when things couldn’t get worse, a miraculous phone call changed Jake’s life forever. From being the poorest student on campus to becoming a mysterious young billionaire overnight, Jake is no longer the boy people used to laugh at. He’s the man they now fear, envy, and beg to impress. Get ready to witness a shocking transformation filled with betrayal, revenge, and mind-blowing twists as Jake Miller rises from nothing to everything.
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