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***Book 2 in the Adventures of the Crown series*** Nelson Whitefield, a man with a darker past than most, finds himself the new noble head of the Whitefield land. You might think being a noble he has it all, money, fame, subjects... but all he has is an old farmhouse and some pigs. He is a nobleman in name only. His mission, like it or not, find who his late father was in debt with and lure them out to get to the bottom of the current slave trade going on under the nose of the crown. To do so, he recruits some old friends from his life of crime and together they get into a sea of troubles.

Francis Gad, who hailed from a first class family eventually turned out to be a live-in-son-in-law. He was despised, insulted and humiliated by everyone who crossed his path. Soon, he had no choice but to claim his inheritance. As the restored heir, he promised to make all those who ever caused him pain to gnash their teeth in pain and regret.

Ethan Hunter thought that if he could endure the Blake family's mistreatment he would be able to win the love of Thalia Blake, his wife. His 3 years of marriage were filled with insults and Ethan was treated like a slave by them. However, just as Ethan began to fall in love with Thalia, it turned out that Thalia humiliated Ethan in front of the Blake family and filed divorce papers. In fact, Thalia is also pregnant. Unfortunately, it was not Ethan's child, but someone else's. Ethan broke his marriage bond with Thalia, even though it broke his promise to his mentor. However, unbeknownst to Thalia, Ethan had been the one protecting the Blake family from the threat of something very dangerous and unimaginable. "Alright! Don't expect me to protect you. I won't take back my words even if you bow down and kiss my feet."

Believing that he was acting out of love on the day that he was to marry the love of his life, Rex took the fall for an accident that he did not commit. However, the person he did it for, deceived and betrayed him. Five years later he was back to make them all pay and kneel at his feet.

Valkyrie Black's world crumbled when she was cast onto the unforgiving streets as a child. Surviving alone and gifted by the ancient "Spark" AI system, a relic of a long-lost civilization, she sees the world differently than those around her. Armed with this ancient technology, Valkyrie wages a hidden battle against shadowy beasts while navigating the criminal underbelly of Durres city. With each adversary vanquished, she gains new insight, powers, and abilities. Set in a steampunk world rife with mafia intrigue, criminal guilds, and corrupt politicians, Valkyrie's journey is a tale of grit and innovation. Other books by Drew Archeron include Rejected Billionaire, The Huntress - Luna Eileen, and Civilian Dragon Lord *I own all rights and layers to my book cover.

Jonathan Hazel has always been at the bottom, scorned by his wealthy in-laws, the powerful Jackson’s family. His marriage to Elina Jackson comes to an end on the night of their second wedding anniversary after Elina leaves him for Nicholas Ray, a wealthy business man, and consequently issuing him divorce papers. But everything changes when his grandfather’s mysterious death, and a strange tattoo on his left shoulder unlock a long-buried secret-Jonathan is the sole heir to the Hazel’s Empire, the most powerful empire in the whole world. Overnight, Jonathan’s life is transformed, and he’s ready to turn the tables. But with unimaginable wealth comes formidable enemies, dangerous secrets, and a legacy that could cost him everything.

Nelson’s marriage to his wife was nothing but a target for his in-laws’ insults. They mocked him for being broke, called him useless, and swore their daughter deserved better. Every word cut deep, but Nelson swallowed the pain, using it to fuel his hustle. He worked tirelessly, rising from nothing to unimaginable wealth. When he returned, it wasn’t just to flaunt his success—it was to humble them. Publicly, he exposed their hypocrisy, making them eat their words. Their regret was loud, their shame even louder, as Nelson proved that the poor man they mocked was now untouchable.

Auston, born into a wealthy and powerful werewolf family, is forced to flee after his father's mysterious death. His uncle reveals the conditions of his father's will: Auston must marry someone wealthy and awaken his dormant wolf to claim his rightful place as alpha. Auston abandons the pack and lives a challenging life, avoiding his lineage. Years later, Auston meets Eve, a wealthy woman being attacked, and saves her. Despite her gratitude, Auston keeps his distance. He later discovers Eve's true identity and her forced engagement to the violent Marcus. Auston flees again, finding solace with Aliyah, a kind colleague. As their relationship deepens, Auston's dormant wolf begins to surface. Auston's past catches up when Eve and Marcus track him down. A brutal confrontation ensues, and Auston's wolf manifests in self-defense. Aliyah, also a werewolf, joins the fight, and they force Marcus to retreat. However, Aliyah is gravely injured, and Eve's betrayal is revealed. Auston leaves Eve behind and returns to the pack with Aliyah, declaring her as his mate and fulfilling the conditions of his father's will. But upon his return, Auston's uncle attempts to kill him, setting the stage for a battle for his legacy.

Four years in an asylum can either break a man… or sharpen him into something far more dangerous. Finn emerged with nothing but his mind—razor-sharp, vengeful, and ready to settle scores with the ex-wife and family who threw him away like trash. His charm was his weapon, and it didn’t take long to snare a wealthy widow into marriage. Two days later, she was dead. Now, Finn stands as the richest man in town—exactly where he always believed he belonged.

Nicklaus Henshaw was subjected to humiliation by his wife. He married into a third-class family in the town in hopes of being able to pay for his sick sister's medication. Stella, Nicklaus's wife, changed her attitude towards her husband after realizing that other men could desperately pay millions of dollars for her body. She started treating Nicklaus like dirt, as per their agreement on the hospital bills for Nicklaus's sister. She refused to pay it. After discovering that Stella was having an affair with the head doctor of the hospital where his sister was admitted, he was flabbergasted. Stella wasn't remorseful; she threw a divorce agreement in his face, leaving Nicklaus no choice but to sign it. Nicklaus went back to his family's house, the one he abandoned for years, and he found the only vulnerable property his parents left behind, the family's heirloom. The heirloom was activated the moment Nicklaus touched it, and he was immediately loaded with knowledge. In no time, Nicklaus used his knowledge to gain power and sought revenge.