Once Bitten Twice Shy

SYNOPSIS He was once a god of war who ruled at the pinnacle of the world, but one mistake almost cost him his life. Logan was able to escape the clutches of death but lost his memories in return. Living an ordinary life like everyone else, was all he wanted until he got entangled with a beautiful woman with whom he spent a passionate night, and ended up getting married to her. He was looked down upon by his wife and her family, but little did they know that he was a god of war, and at the mention of his name, cities and towns would fall to their knees!

Everyone in the wealthy Taylor family thinks Adam Reed is nothing more than a waste of space and time, a penniless son-in-law who married into their world by chance. Humiliated and dismissed, Adam spends every day walking a tightrope, balancing his own dignity against a family that shows him none. But when life throws Adam a final blow, he makes a difficult decision: he’s done being the family’s laughingstock, he has always been over the few years. Armed with determination and a hidden strength he’s kept buried down, he begins a journey of reinvention—one that takes him from the bottom of society to the heights of power and respect. As Adam rises, the people who once mocked him begin to see him in a new light, a light which is now filled with power. But are they ready for the man he’s about to become? In a world of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected allies, Adam will either shatter the limits they set for him, or destroy them altogether. Read the interesting tales of Adam Reed, as he rise from poor to rich.

In a world where magic and the black market collide, Rico “The Alchemist” Maldino, once the most notorious drug lord in Eldramar, has turned his back on crime — or so he claims. After years of dealing Enchanta, a powerful illegal magical substance, Rico now lives a quiet life teaching meditation, selling herbal potions, and trying to forget his fiery past. But peace doesn’t last long for a man who once ruled the streets with spell-laced fists and flaming rubber ducks. When a new threat rises — a dark organization flooding the realm with a mutated version of Enchanta — Rico is forced out of hiding. Pursued by magical agents, hunted by enemies, and haunted by his past choices, he must use his old tricks, twisted humor, and explosive magic to survive. It's a heart-pounding, action-packed, and hilarious adventure where redemption has a high price — and Rico’s not sure he can afford it.

Sicily, a once peaceful and safe city is overrun by mafias and criminals who uses every chance they get to oppress everyone else. Money, power, and influence runs Sicily and Italy. Angelo Bruno, the son-in-law to Baron and Stella Rodriguez, has neither of the three. Married to a wealthy and influential family who despises him even to the breathe in his nostril, Angelo is not only humiliated but oppressed by the rich and powerful in Sicily. Taking everything he has from him, Angelo has no choice but to return as the “Gentle Don”, and now he is out to seek vengeance on all the lords and kings of Italy.

After living a honorable life as a military captain, Alexander Bennett's life took a devastating turn when his most trusted ally turned against him, resulting in the tragic loss of his entire team on a fateful rainy day. Left for dead, he was rescued by an elderly stranger, but only on the condition that he would marry one of his granddaughters. Bennett agreed, and in doing so, he wed Cassie, the lovely and treasured member of the Williams family, all in an effort to conceal his true identity until he was ready to exact revenge on those who had wronged him. As a live-in son-in-law, Alex found himself at the mercy of his wife's family, who bullied and belittled him at every turn. Yet, he remained resolute in his vow to make his enemies pay for their treachery against him and his fallen comrades one day. A man once devoid of love and compassion, Alexander's path to vengeance was fraught with uncertainty. How would he defeat those who had wronged him? Will he be able to have his revenge? To uncover the story of Alexander Bennett, the former captain of the Falcon Team, read on...

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.

Five years ago, Ethan Maverick, once a promising young man, quietly disappeared from the world. The reason was simple but heartbreaking: he was being abused and mistreated, deemed a worthless son-in-law by those who should have cared for him. Enduring endless humiliation and hardship, he chose to leave, vanishing without a trace. No one knew where he went, and over time, his name faded into obscurity. However, time has a way of changing everything. Five years later, Ethan reappears—not as the broken man who once left, but as the "God of War," an unstoppable force whose name now commands fear and respect across the world. His return is marked by awe and disbelief, as the once discarded son-in-law now stands at the pinnacle of power and influence. But fate has one more surprise in store for him. Upon returning, Ethan is confronted with a truth he never knew existed—a daughter, a child he had no idea was his. This revelation shocks him to his core, but it also awakens a fierce protective instinct he never expected. As he looks at his wife and daughter, a wave of determination surges through him. He swears that no one will ever hurt them again. His heart, once shattered by betrayal and loss, now burns with an unyielding promise: to shield his family from the cruelty of the world. "I will bring you the greatest happiness and glory," he vows, his voice filled with unwavering resolve. No longer the man he once was, Ethan is a warrior reborn, and anyone who dares to threaten the ones he loves will face his wrath. With a heart full of purpose, he steps forward, ready to rewrite his destiny and give his wife and daughter the life they deserve.

Xavier Stage, a man once brought to his knees by the cruel hand of fate, rose like a phoenix from the ashes, His marriage, a battleground of deceit and betrayal, had left him shattered... But Xavier refused to be defeated. With a fierce determination burning in his soul, he clawed his way back, his ascent marked by a trail of ruthless ambition, He built an empire, his wealth and power a testament to his unyielding spirit, But his enemies, the ones who had wronged him so grievously, would soon taste his wrath! Xavier's revenge was a storm brewing! a maelstrom of fury that would leave none unscathed, no one will be free!

Emily Ashton, once a warm and caring soul, has transformed into someone unapproachable and cold. Her powerful business family doesn't understand her change, but only Emily knows the reason she like this. The truth they were never there when she needed them most. Her frustration increased when her father hires a new driver, Adrian Vaughn, after she fired the last one. Emily, who was determined to keep men away from her, because of what she experienced in the past, plans to make Adrian quit. But Adrian in the other hand is hiding a secret that keeps him going, no matter how hard Emily pushes him away, he refuse to give up on his job. Despite her harsh treatment, Adrian's calmness being to breakthrough the wall Emily's have build around her, and her though exterior. Caught between her painful past and the possibility of starting all over again , Emily faces a crucial decision. Can she trust Adrian and let him into her life, or will her fears destroy any chance they have? When she finally get to know the secret Adrian is hiding would it bring them together or tear them apart?

After a tragic car accident leaves billionaire CEO Damian Steele comatose for two years, he wakes up with only fragments of his past—except for one constant: a mysterious woman’s voice whispering to him in the darkness. Determined to uncover the identity of the woman who saved him, Damian’s search leads him to Elena Knight, a struggling bodyguard with a hidden past. But when he tries to hire her, she refuses. No one knows that she was once the shadow operative assigned to protect him—and that she vanished to keep a dangerous secret buried. However, when an assassination attempt is made on Damian, Elena is forced to step back into his life. As she protects him from the unseen enemies closing in, old passions ignite, and dark secrets resurface. But there’s one thing Elena knows: if Damian ever finds out the truth about the night of his accident, she might lose him forever.