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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Here Comes Almighty Desmond Ice  - Urban novels & stories

Here Comes Almighty Desmond Ice

Dark Dragon
"BUSINESS OWNERSHIP TRANSFERRED TO ABIGAIL GARCIA!" Desmond Ice's world didn’t fall apart when he handed over his life savings and business to his wife, only to discover she was being proposed to by another man and planning a wedding. It hit even harder when he realized his mother-in-law had been in on it the entire time. “So what if we used you? Get lost!” Kicked out like a stray, Desmond eventually rose to unimaginable power, inheriting the vast fortune of a military family. Rising to the top, Desmond swore to take revenge on everyone who mistreated, betrayed and humiliate him. Even if it took every drop of his blood, he, “DESMOND ICE!”, would seek his revenge!
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RETURN OF THE VENGEFUL GOD OF WAR - Urban novels & stories

RETURN OF THE VENGEFUL GOD OF WAR

DINOSLY
Ten years after he left Hillcrest, barely alive, Adrain finds himself in the military world where he rose in rank and firm, rising to the peak until he was named the Shadow Monarch. And now, he has returned to the city, first for revenge on all those who tried to whip out his bloodline and repay the girl who saved him from death. But with hidden secrets and savage Villains who look down on him because of his rather ordinary look, he navigates a new world, filled with action, comedy, and face slaps. Ten years after he left Hillcrest, barely alive, Adrain finds himself in the military world where he rose in rank and firm, rising to the peak until he was named the Shadow Monarch. And now, he has returned to the city, first for revenge on all those who tried to whip out his bloodline and repay the girl who saved him from death. But with hidden secrets and savage Villains who look down on him because of his rather ordinary look, he navigates a new world, filled with action, comedy, and face slaps.
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From Zero To Trillions  - Urban novels & stories

From Zero To Trillions

Eshawrite
Austin Parker poured his heart and soul into his relationship with his girlfriend of four years. He worked tirelessly, giving up almost everything he had, just to see her happy. He cherished her smile more than anything. Then, one devastating evening, his world shattered. In the very bar where he worked long hours to make ends meet, she publicly dumped him. It wasn't just a simple breakup; it was a cruel humiliation. She introduced her new boyfriend, her voice dripping with disdain as she called Austin a "zero penny," and "poor boy." Little did she know, as those harsh words hung in the air, a twist of fate was about to rewrite Austin's entire story. Unbeknownst to her, the humiliation she so gleefully inflicted was the catalyst for an unimaginable transformation, one that would turn the "zero poor boy" into…a trillionaire
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 The Return Of The Scorned Son In-law  - Urban novels & stories

The Return Of The Scorned Son In-law

Awkward Pen
After ten years of humiliation as the Tang family's live-in son-in-law, Li Feng dies in a "car accident" orchestrated by his wife and her first love. But death isn't the end—he wakes up on his wedding day, ten years in the past.Armed with a decade of future knowledge and a mysterious [Rebirth System], Li Feng refuses to sign the prenuptial agreement that destroyed him. When his wife Lin Yue chooses him over her family's billions, they're disowned, blacklisted, and left with nothing.Nothing except Li Feng's secret: he knows exactly which investments will make them rich, which enemies to avoid, and which "accidents" are coming. But some sworn enemies never give up. His mother-in-law won't rest until she's destroyed him completely. For a moment, Li Feng thinks he's winning until the court case that takes him back to square one. With one last chance from the Arbiter, he is reborn as the son of the very woman that's sworn to destroy him. Will he finally have his revenge or are some enemies too strong to handle?
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Rise of the underestimated son- in- law - Urban novels & stories

Rise of the underestimated son- in- law

Addison kyle
Robert Cruise, a poor bricklayer, is divorced by his cheating wife and fired by his rich boss. But the world doesn’t know he’s the heir of the elite House of York and majority owner of York Corporation. Once underestimated as a useless son-in-law, Robert rises from poverty to power. With enemies on all sides and a vow for revenge, he begins to crush those who betrayed him and protect the family they tried to destroy.
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The Useless Son In-law Is A Legend  - Urban novels & stories

The Useless Son In-law Is A Legend

Joyheart
Ryan was called useless by everyone — a broke, unwanted son-in-law who lived off his wife’s family. They laughed at him, insulted him, and treated him like trash. But what they didn’t know was that Ryan once ruled the underworld. He was a man people feared across cities — a silent legend who disappeared three years ago after walking away from power and blood. Now, living as a “nobody,” Ryan keeps his head down, pretending to be weak. He hides his true strength, waiting for the right time to strike. When his greedy in-laws mock him again and his wife’s cousin tries to destroy everything, Ryan quietly returns to the life he buried — not for fame, but for love. Soon, the whole city begins to whisper about the “useless” son-in-law who is suddenly untouchable. Enemies tremble. Secrets break. And Clara, the woman who once looked down on him, starts to see the man behind the silence. He is not just a husband. He is the legend they all feared — and this time, he’s fighting for more than power. He’s fighting for his family, his name, and the woman who never believed in him.
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Rise of the stolen heir  - Urban novels & stories

Rise of the stolen heir

Godwin H.A
Mason's life takes a sharp turn when he's falsely accused by his boss's spoiled daughter, leaving him with nowhere to run. But just when things couldn't get worse, his world is flipped upside down again—he’s sold to Olivia, a powerful heiress, who buys him to play the role of her fake fiancé in exchange for his freedom. It doesn't end there as a new figure emerges with the claim that Mason is actually the long lost heir to the Steele dynasty. Thrown into a world of wealth and manipulation, Mason struggles to navigate the new dangers and allure of his new life. As tensions rise and their staged romance blurs into something real, Mason finds himself torn between duty and desire. But as secrets unravel and the past refuses to stay buried, can Mason trust Olivia with more than just his heart? His life is no longer his own—and neither is his heart.
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The Rise Of The Belittled Maxwell Arnold  - Urban novels & stories

The Rise Of The Belittled Maxwell Arnold

Jahsmine
Cheated, framed, and betrayed by his wife, Maxwell Arnold found himself in a prison cell, with two options to be met to regain his freedom. With both options impossible to meet, Maxwell could only resign to fate, after which he was bailed out by an immensely wealthy man due to one of the good deeds he had done in the past, completely altering the course of his life positively. With wealth, power, and influence at his fingertips, Maxwell set out to settle the score against those who had hurt him. Join Maxwell as he unravels the mystery behind his past and how he journeys through the present, with each minute dreaded for the danger it holds.
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TERO MANDEM Subtitle: From Street Boss to Saved Soul - Urban novels & stories

TERO MANDEM Subtitle: From Street Boss to Saved Soul

Prudent
Born and bred in the heart of Dansoman, Tero Mandem never had a silver spoon—just street smarts, scars, and survival. Abandoned by his father and raised by a market woman mother, Tero grew up in the cracks of Accra’s toughest corners: Lapaz, Mataheko, and the deep ends of Dancity. By seventeen, he had made his name feared. By twenty-one, he was leading a gang, living fast, and chasing fame through music, money, and madness. With his boys — Problem, O Don, O Von, Lovelone, and Biggie — they ran the blocks like kings without crowns. Studio by day, street by night, they were untouchable. Tero’s voice carried weight both on mic and in chaos. But the life came with a price — blood, betrayal, broken trust, and brushes with death. Fame wasn’t enough. The cheers grew quieter. The shadows got louder. When the streets turned cold and everything he built started falling apart, a moment came — in a police cell, heart racing, blood on his hands — where Tero saw more than the mess. He saw a man he didn’t recognize. And then, through an encounter he never expected, he found light. TERO MANDEM is a story of grime and grace. It’s the journey of a young Ghanaian man torn between power and purpose, sin and salvation, chaos and Christ. From backstreets to backstabbing, from betrayal to the Bible, Tero’s transformation is raw, real, and revolutionary. This isn’t just a gang story. It’s a redemption anthem. And when the street speaks, it speaks through scars — but also through the healing that follows.
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The Return Of General Shade (The Slayer) - Urban novels & stories

The Return Of General Shade (The Slayer)

Perry will
"You are a worthless Human and I wish that you had died in jail!" Ethan felt his heart sink listening to his wife say those words to him, but despite how betrayed he was, he remained indifferent. Sent to jail because he had accepted the crime labels against his wife. Kyle had to jail in her place but had no idea that it was all their plan all along. Back to town after five years, he is welcomed in the most brutal way to find out that his wife is married with a kid, but Kyle won't stop at all cost until he finds out what actually happened to his family five years ago and the real cost of their death. But the more he digs, the more secrets he unravels, and, at the same time, he tries to conceal his true identity as General Shade, the most ruthless general.
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Bloodline Unknown - Urban novels & stories

Bloodline Unknown

Manesa
Eli Thorne is hated by his in-laws because he is poor and an orphan, he receives insults anywhere he goes and wishes for nothing more than to be rich in order to have a better life and spoil his wife, the only person he believes truly loves him. One day he receives a letter and a key that would change his life forever Power is forged. Blood remembers. And some keys were never meant to be turned.
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Son In law Revenge  - Urban novels & stories

Son In law Revenge

Daniel Solomon
Donald struggles hard to provide for Olivia his wife but when she finally gets promised a lead role as an actress, she throws a divorce paper at his face. When he finally signs the divorce paper, he receives a message, it turns out he had received billions of dollars in his account from the investment he did years ago and now Donald will stop at nothing to take revenge on all those who had humiliated and looked down upon him.
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Reynaldo Vance;The return of the Exiled Heir  - Urban novels & stories

Reynaldo Vance;The return of the Exiled Heir

Chloe Jacks
"Reynaldo Vance Zenas, a young billionaire with a mysterious past, secretly controls a vast business empire. Unknown to the public, he is the rightful heir to the Zenas dynasty. By day, he protects his wife, Kimora Echo Santos. By night, he anonymously dismantles his enemies' empires and strategically eliminates obstacles to his rightful place as the head of the Zenas empire. As Reynaldo's power grows, so does his list of adversaries. But with his intellect, wealth, and hidden influence, he will stop at nothing to reclaim his birthright and protect those he loves."
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MY GAME MY RULES - Urban novels & stories

MY GAME MY RULES

Grep-pens
Robin Ashwood had nothing but his mother’s faith and a worn-out football. Day after day, he trained on dusty streets, chasing a dream no one else believed in. His friends mocked him. His girlfriend walked away. The clubs ignored him, because he had no name, no agent, no connections. But destiny doesn’t knock—it watches. One lonely night, juggling a ball under moonlight, Robin was unknowingly spotted by a legendary scout watching from his hotel window. That moment changed everything. One viral video and Robin becomes the most hunted young footballer in Europe, But fame comes with a price. As money pours in, old enemies return. Friends become traitors. Love turns to lies. They want his fortune. They want his career. They want to destroy him. But what they don’t know, Robin didn’t rise alone, He rose with his mother, And everything he owns is in her name.
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The Lost Heir to the Consortium - Urban novels & stories

The Lost Heir to the Consortium

Flora
Blaze Morgan an orphan studying at one of the top universities in the city on scholarship. He was looked down upon by everyone around him. When one day, he discovers his girlfriend has cheated on him. But, what will happen when he suddenly finds billions of dollars credited to his bank account? When the orphan kid will find out that his real identity as the sole heir of a multinational corporation. Will he take his revenge from everyone who insulted him? Or will he start a new life?
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Becoming Tyler Kramer: The Hidden Billionaire Boss’ Revenge - Urban novels & stories

Becoming Tyler Kramer: The Hidden Billionaire Boss’ Revenge

Yin U.
“Finally...I’m here.” Tyler murmurs as he stares up at the skyscraper. “I will pull this place down, every brick of it. No one among them will escape,” Tyler, the Emperor returned, whispers, his hand on the locket hidden under his shirt. After going through fire and enduring the bitterness of those who should have been family, Tyler, once taken away in disgrace, returns in dark glory to take revenge on those who have his parents’ blood on their hands. What happens when a sheep becomes a wolf? What happens when the rejected stone strikes back? A gripping tale of epic comeback, payback, and astronomical rise to the top.
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The Incredible Anderson Denfield: path to power - Urban novels & stories

The Incredible Anderson Denfield: path to power

God's gift
“Love?” she finally said, her tone dripping with mockery. “I suppose I did. Once. Before I realized love doesn’t pay the bills. Not when it’s tied to a man who can’t even afford to take care of himself.” The words hit Anderson harder than he expected. For three years, he had poured his heart into their marriage, believing they were building something lasting. But as he looked into her unyielding eyes, he realized how blind he had been. Anderson Denfield thought he had it all—a beautiful wife, a marriage built on love, and a future full of promise. But on the morning that shatters his world, he learns that his life has been nothing more than a cruel facade. His wife, Ashley, the woman he trusted above all else, has been harboring a devastating secret: she’s fallen for another man—a wealthy rival who makes no attempt to hide his intentions of replacing Anderson in every way. Betrayed by the woman he loved, Anderson Denfield finds himself heartbroken. But just when he begins to claw his way back, he discovers an even deeper betrayal: his own uncle, Eduardo, who kept in charge, has seized control of their family business, aiming to have it all for himself. Fueled by a searing need for redemption, Anderson reenters the business world—not as the meek man that has been cast aside, but as a force to be reckoned with but Anderson hides an even much bigger secret. will they find out? When love turns to hate and betrayal ignites vengeance, how far will Anderson go to reclaim his power
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BEHIND THE BILLIONS - Urban novels & stories

BEHIND THE BILLIONS

Favour Adaeze Ejimkeonye
"Young master, your father just stopped breathing..." "I'm afraid things have gone so wrong Master... The family's company has just been sold illegally..." ****************************** ****************************** After losing his father, Trevor Billions' world crumbles further when he discovers he's inherited nothing but debt and despair. With his marriage on shaky ground, he toiled tirelessly to make ends meet, only to be met with cruelty and disdain by his beloved wife and her family. Despite that, he labored morning and night to put a smile on Ellen's face, promising never to leave, but on her birthday, a shocking betrayal forces him to sign away his freedom. As he hits rock bottom, a mysterious document hidden by his father reveals a stunning truth, catapulting Trevor into a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and discoveries. With his life turned upside down, could he rise from the ashes and conquer the demons that haunt him?
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The undercover billionaire  - Urban novels & stories

The undercover billionaire

Strawberry
Arthur Price was looked down on by everyone. His in-laws treated him like trash, his wife never respected him, and the entire city saw him as nothing more than a useless son-in-law. He was nothing but a punching bag for those who thought they were better than him. But they never knew the truth. Arthur wasn’t just some ordinary man, he was the heir to the powerful Price family, the wealthiest and most feared family in the country. Now, the same in-laws who used him as a punching bag are nothing but stepping stones beneath his feet. The so-called rich and powerful young masters who mocked him? They now bow before him, trembling in fear. His wife, who never saw his worth can only watch in shock as he becomes the most influential man in the city. Arthur is done being the fool everyone laughs at. He will show them what true power looks like. And this time, he’s the one throwing the punches
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 THE RETURN Of the LEGENDARY KING of WAR - Urban novels & stories

THE RETURN Of the LEGENDARY KING of WAR

SAMMY'S LAST
He gave up an empire for love, choosing a quiet life beside the woman who stole his heart. In secret, he paved her path to success, watching with pride as she rose to fame.  But when the woman he cherished began to see him as ordinary and unworthy of her world, his silence turned sorry.  Now, he's gone—along with every unseen hand that held her up.  Only in the ruins of her pride does she realize: without him, her kingdom was… built on sand. 
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