Marriage First, Love Second

What defines a person? Is it who they're friends with? Their social status? Their family name? Or is it their actions? Lucien Verglas is a poor commoner living in the town of Cleardale. He and his parents barely have enough to put food on the table, but they are a loving family. The Verglas used to be a name of royalty, but that status was stripped because of the first monarch's actions. Now, Lucien has to withstand discrimination of all sorts from everyone. Forbidden to use ice magic, he and his family struggles day to day... or can he change that? Why was his family cast out? What did the first monarch do? Join Lucien on his adventure to find the truth behind his family's discrimination, all while trying to fight off monsters and others that want him killed.

When Matthew's business suffers a huge setback that threatens to run him into bankruptcy, he is forced into a marriage union with the bipolar Erica Rochelle. However, while they are married Matthew finds himself falling for her. But Erica does not share the same thoughts, she mal-treats him at any given opportunity but like a fool he remains loyal to her. Erica's mother Diana pushes him for a divorce but Matthew does not give in. When he catches his wife in bed with another man he signs the agreement in a heartbeat but that does not stop Diana from wrecking his business a second time, she leaves him penniless with no other option than to throw himself off the river. While visiting the bar for one last drink Matthew encounters an interesting woman and the solutions to his problems lie with her.

Feran Anderson was seen as the worthless live-in son-in-law of the Miguel's for years until he takes the bold step one day by returning to his affluent family whom no one in the Miguel family knew he was a part of. He takes over the business and crafts plans to seek revenge on his foes one by one. To fufil his dying grandfather's wish and also get back at his ex-wife whom he secretly loved but got engaged to someone else, he takes an unbelievable decision by having a contract marriage. Cheerful and bold Jeana Sanchez (Feran's fake wife)assists him in taking down his enemies. His ex-wife returns into his life through a devious way after he succeeded in ruining her family as revenge, trying to play smart but unknown to her, Feran is way smarter than she could ever thought. Read on to see how the risen disregarded son, Feran, takes on his foes head on.

After a group of men tortured his family and set his house on fire, Alfie, being the only survivor decides to seek revenge. Luckily for him, he was already recruited in the army just before the disaster. He becomes traumatized and cold-blooded due to the effects of the merciless loss of his family who includes; his parents, siblings and cousin. He becomes so fierce and even his companions were scared of his anger. After three (3) years in the army, he generates into the famous Dragon General and therefore comes back to end the lives of whoever was involved in the murder of his family. Not forgetting his Claribel, who saved him when he was running away from the bad men whiles he was hiding in the forest. Unfortunately, Claribel is being captured and molested by the famous Frederic of the Great Five Family. He tried to rape her and when she tried to defend herself, Frederic purposely arranged an accident for her. She survived, but she was left paralyzed for the rest of her life. To totally destroy her, Frederic arranged a forced marriage for her among the wretched in their society. In all this, Claribel’s family ceased to defend her or even help her out of her predicament for whatever reason. With two tasks ahead of him: saving Claribel and ending the lives of his family’s murderers, Alfie sets off to complete his missions.

Paxton Cartier was the only son of the Cartier family. They’re known for being one of the wealthiest families in the country. But then, a tragedy happened that will turn his life upside down. A group of men set a big fire to the mansion where their family gathered for a banquet. Everyone died in the fire except him who was saved by Lorelei Marshall—unfortunately, her face was destroyed by the fire. Ten years later, Paxton came back after he ran away and hid. Now he owns the title of a Mafia King, one of the most powerful men in the country. He’s back to find the woman who saved him and mostly, he’s back to get his revenge on those people who destroyed his family!

"I can't believe you are so shameless! You don't feel any guilt at all." "I've been with you for a while now and all I have seen is poverty. How long do you think I can hold out like that?" Lisa defended herself "A poor guy like you does not deserve Lisa. You should be in the streets like the dog you are!" Mark spat at him. **** "You'll both regret doing this. I promise you." ••••••• Nicola is someone looked down on by so many people. He has no good job and he only has his good looks. He had only his girlfriend who he thought loved him until he found out she was cheating on him. She also looked down on him just like everyone else. Done with the betrayal, he had different thoughts running through his head until his breakthrough came. He found out he was the rich heir of the richest family in the world. All he had to do was come back to his family. His life changed overnight but many still did not know his identity. Will he be get back at all those who looked down on him or will he forgive them?

They called him broke, useless, a nobody. Even the girl he loved sold him out for a flashy lifestyle he couldn’t afford. But on the night Vincent Morgan hits rock bottom, the truth about his bloodline shatters his old life—he’s the sole heir to a trillion-dollar empire. Overnight, Vincent becomes one of the wealthiest men on the planet. But money isn’t just power—it’s revenge served cold. With every dollar, he rises. With every name, he remembers. And now? He’s rewriting the rules of respect. You underestimated Vincent Morgan. That was your first mistake.

James was set to inherit the Wane's empire after he finished school, but during his graduation trip, he fell in love with Alisha Carl. Against his family's wishes, they ran off together. For three years, he endured hardships and insults as part of the Carl family. On their third anniversary, he discovered Alisha had cheated on him and served him divorce papers. Heartbroken and furious, he signed the papers and returned to the empire he left behind. Now, they'll face the consequences of how they mistreated him.

When my daughter, Lila Haye, was declared brain-dead, my wife, Emma Hayes, urged me to consent to organ donation. Consumed by sorrow and struggling to cope, I uncovered a devastating secret: Blake Thompson, Lila’s attending physician, was Emma’s ex-lover. They had lied about Lila’s true state to coerce me into signing the consent form, intending to save Blake’s own daughter, Sophia. The sight of Emma lovingly holding Sophia while appearing like a perfect family shattered me. In a rage, I confronted them, only to be pushed from a building, resulting in my death. However, I was mysteriously given another chance, finding myself back on the day of the consent signing. As I gazed at Lila lying in the hospital bed, I vowed silently that this time, I would ensure both Emma and Blake faced the consequences for their betrayal.

Lauren's life is turned upside down when her chosen mate of ten years leaves her for his fated mate. A mate who had rejected him for a more powerful alpha With her arrival back in their lives, Everything is stripped from Lauren leaving her with nothing. Feeling broken and dejected she leaves, unable to bear the consuming pain of betrayal. Circumstances force her back and she finds an unlikely ally in Alpha Sebastian. A man who is both feared and Revered. A king without a throne, he rules both the human and wolf world. He is also her ex mate's nemesis. Theirs is an unusual union. He's too cold and she's not his type. Love is not in their agenda. So why does she get a thrill when he calls her his? and why does he look at her like she's his salvation? Turns out their enemies are the least of her worries. Not when the real danger is in the fire that ignites between them. The fire that could set them a blaze in love and passion or destroy them. Note: This book is a two in one. Book 1: The Alpha And His Contract Luna Book 2: The Alpha And His Chosen Mate