Contemporary Romance : top book in the genre

A collection of short stories and novellas based on real life stories. Working as a journalist, I have often heard stories about people's lives, love stories, and trials that make people stronger and inspire them to fulfill their dreams. I sincerely hope that this book will help you, dear readers, make the right choice, not lose faith in yourself, and simply be happy!

Have you ever encountered ghosts? The heroine of my story sees them very often. No, she is not a psychic or a medium, but she has the gift of seeing the souls of dead people. Like a postman, Nika delivers messages from those who are no longer on Earth to their relatives and friends. But one day she receives a message addressed specifically to her...

When reality turns into a nightmare and troubles come pouring down like rain, it is tempting to “rewind” everything and permanently erase from your biography the person who caused all the trouble. No sooner said than done! You can start everything from a clean slate... But if only someone had warned me that now life would move forward, leaving me on the sidelines...

Alya is a former mistress of a wealthy man who wanted to escape from him and found herself in mortal danger. Stas is her bodyguard, who hides the secret of who he really is. Forced to flee Ukraine, the two end up in Italy, in an old villa, where they plan to live quietly, without attracting attention. But Alya accidentally catches the eye of the local mafia. And the hunt for her begins again...

You will come back to me. On your knees you will beg me to accept you. You will cry and kiss your hands to be pardoned. A snake... a traitor. A little bastard who thought he could escape so easily. You will pay for this insolent act. I swear before Allah that you will go through all nine circles of hell in your lifetime. I loved you so much, so much... And now I will break you, make you an obedient toy for me. And you will agree, you will agree to anything if you want to survive. Continuation of the book The Princess of the Emirates. I recommend reading the first part of the book first to better understand the plot of this story.

While saving a kitten, I nearly got hit by a car. The driver yelled at me but then took pity, bringing both me and the kitten to his place. I had nothing. He gave me a job and let me stay with him. He treated me kindly, and over time, I realized I was falling in love. My feelings are strong, but will they withstand all the obstacles fate has prepared for us?

Just when I think things are about to calm down, my brother pulls me back into his world. A world where gunshots ring out more often than words of love. A world where every step is a risk to life. Where the truth must be hidden even from those closest to you. And just when it seems to me that everything is slowly changing for the better, those whom I so carefully left in the past reappear. The man who once broke my heart, and my brother, who tries to protect me without realizing that he himself is my greatest threat.

She is being forced to marry a stranger, a man seventeen years her senior. No one cares about her opinion. Her life has not belonged to her for a long time. She fought. She lost. But this is just the beginning. Who is he? What does he truly want? And can she preserve her identity in this marriage where every step is a game of survival? A story of submission and rebellion, fear and passion, and of a girl who did not want to love. But fate had other plans.

Everyone loves cats. Well, everyone except my boss—who still hired my three furballs to help attract customers to his failing café. And me? I’m basically nobody. Just the official cat wrangler. We’re supposed to save the business, but in reality, my cats are more likely to wreck the place and drive the boss completely mad. Not that it’s hard—he’s arrogant, impossible… and annoyingly attractive.

I never thought I was still living in the Middle Ages — until my dear daddy sold me off in marriage to some arrogant, disgusting beast just to save his failing business. Well… maybe not that disgusting. And maybe not a beast at all. And sure, he was arrogant — but that was in his youth, apparently, not now. Now I realize I don’t really know the man fate has thrown into my life. And more and more, I catch myself wanting to know him better. But the situation? Infuriating! And he better not think I’m falling for his charm. No way. Not in this lifetime!

It all started when I accidentally bumped into a stranger, running out of the office in despair after a fight with my best friend. We even exchanged phone numbers with him. I thought nothing of it — maybe a few texts, at most. But then things really started spinning out of control. And just when I thought I might be falling for him, I found out who his brother was… That’s when I wanted to block his number and disappear off the face of the earth. But it was too late. He’d already rooted himself deep inside my heart. Now all I can do is wait for his calls… and pray he returns to me safe and sound.

Burned out. Hollow. Done with it all. That’s me. Nothing sparks joy anymore, and the loneliness? It makes me want to howl at the moon. So when my best friend insists on a winter getaway to the serene Carpathian Mountains, I give in. A cozy cottage in the snow sounds like the perfect reset… until I end up in the clutches of the devil himself. And I’m not speaking metaphorically. He’s real—towering, broad-shouldered, with a beard like a stormcloud and a temper as fiery as hellfire. But beneath the growls and scowls, there’s something else. Something wild. Something… irresistible. Could this grumpy Carpathian creature be the key to healing my weary heart? Or will I become yet another lost soul in his dark forest?

Having barely escaped an abusive relationship, I fled to a remote village in the middle of nowhere. Falling in love again was the last thing on my mind — I was focused on work and preparing for university. But the landlord’s hot son burst into my quiet little world and turned all my plans upside down. Are we destined to be together? Or will our pasts refuse to let us go so easily?

I was 20 years old when the perfect world I lived in fell apart like a house of cards. Winning the Miss Ukraine 2019 pageant and being offered to participate in Miss World 2019 was something I could only dream of, though I had no idea how much I would change my fate. Just yesterday I was standing on stage under bright spotlights, and today my face is covered by a veil embroidered with precious stones. Tears are streaming down my cheeks, and there is only one thing in my head: "Goodbye innocence, goodbye virginity... From now on, I am the fourth and last wife of the Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates, Katarina Nahyan.

At our university, we have our very own Thor. Viktor Hrynevych — incredibly charismatic, brilliant, and beautiful, with a thunderous voice like the god of thunder himself. Every girl in our department is in love with him. And, of course, I wasn’t spared either. Especially since I know him far better than the others — he’s my academic advisor, and lately, we've even been working side by side. It seems he feels something for me too — something deeper than just collegial affection. Sounds perfect, right? Just fall in love and live happily ever after... But just like the legendary Thor, my mighty professor is facing his own great trial — a battle with the serpent of illness. Will he emerge victorious from this fight? What will it cost him to win? And will he let me stand by his side&sid

First love is not always sweet. Especially if the person you gave your heart to broke it so cruelly. And even when a little time passes and we meet again, nothing changes. He continues to hate me, and I don't understand why. A terrible secret of the past that divided our fates into two parts. Will I be able to solve it? And when the truth is revealed, how will I feel? Relief? Or even more pain...? Now I understand you, Dan...

From the outside, my life looks like a fairytale come true. My husband is a nationally renowned jeweler. He loves me passionately, carries me in his arms, and brushes away every speck of dust. But behind closed doors, the perfect prince becomes a cruel tyrant, punishing me for the slightest fault. One failed robbery brought me face-to-face with Him—the audacious, brazen thief. By kidnapping me, he never imagined that my heart would become his hostage… and that I would never intend to return home.

It was a chance encounter, just one night. At least, that’s what Boris believed—until fate decided otherwise. Now he’s left with only one burning question: what should he do with the fiery red-haired temptress who shamelessly stole his heart? — Mademoiselle, how about a walk through the night city? — I’m not sure, she answers with a faint smile, brushing an unruly lock from her forehead. Such walks usually end either with a broken heart… or at the registry office. — Don’t worry. I have no intention of marrying you. — That’s a relief. But what about the heart? Your heart…?

— Dad, can you please explain what’s going on? — I try to make sense of the situation. — Why am I supposed to pack my things and go with you? — Because you're getting married soon, — he says flatly, shocking me to the core. — And today, you’re meeting your fiancé. So hurry up and stop asking unnecessary questions. — What wedding? — I stammer, frozen in disbelief. — This isn’t funny! Your sense of humor is awful! — It’s not a joke. It’s the truth, — he replies without flinching. I can’t believe what I’m hearing. — I’m not going anywhere. And I’m definitely not getting married! — I protest. — Margo, I don’t care what you think, — he cuts me off coldly. — This marriage benefits everyone. I’m sealing a deal with a reliable business partner… and you’ll be saved from your own mistakes.

Called a “frigid block” by her husband—and then he ran off to his mistress? It’s urgent that I prove him wrong! And for that, there’s no one better than my neighbor: sexy, bold, and shamelessly handsome. Sure, he annoys me… but when it comes to sex, he’s unmatched. Just a few intimate lessons from him, and my life will never be the same. — I don’t want your help! I don’t! — Ruslan, let go! — I struggled, but it was useless. I let out a quiet squeak when he pressed me against the wall, and, meeting my neighbor’s warning gaze, immediately fell silent. — Tanya, Ruslan murmured, pressing his forehead against mine in a tone that brooked no argument, lesson one: complete obedience and trust from your side. I told you: “We’re going to the shower.” So we’re going to the shower.