Contemporary Romance : top book in the genre

Returning to her native London, Elizabeth had no idea what this homecoming would truly mean. She will have to face not only the past she once longed to escape — and tried so hard to forget — but also the feelings she thought were buried for good. But what happens when the past wants not only to reclaim the present... ...but to become her future?

She wasn’t searching for love—just a moment of peace in the arms of a stranger, a brief escape from the pain her husband's betrayal had left behind. He wasn’t chasing romance either. Fulfilling a promise to an old friend was all he meant to do— until he met her. The Siren. They were never meant to fall. But destiny, with its festive sense of timing, had a different idea. Because some hearts meet not by accident, but when the soul is finally ready… even if it takes one magical Christmas night to make it happen.

"Are you the one setting conditions for me now, huh?" he interrupted, surprised by what he saw as her audacity. "No, sweetheart, I make the rules here. You came to my family, so you play by my terms. And they’re simple: you’ll do everything I say. Otherwise, you’ll really have to go back home. Got it?" "I already had a low opinion of you, but now it’s even worse," Zlata snapped angrily, slamming her glass on the table. She was about to get up, but— "Sit down," Zakhar growled through gritted teeth. "My uncle and Giulia need to think we’re getting along just fine. That their plan worked and we’re actually interested in each other. No need to upset them or create drama. So, if you want to stay in Milan and keep working at Giulia’s atelier, behave yourself, show some respect, and do exactly

When Kristi was six years old, she lost everything — her parents, her home, and the life she once knew. What she didn’t know was that her uncle, her legal guardian, had gambled her away in a card game ten years ago. Now, a decade later, the winner has come to claim his prize… and turn Kristi’s world upside down.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you home.” “You really don’t understand normal words, do you?” I start to get irritated. “Do you think you can get away with anything?” “Oh? Can’t I? Not everything?” He stops, smiling. “People don’t belong to you.” “Seriously?” he feigns surprise, clearly enjoying my confusion. I ignore his gaze and keep typing in the address to find the nearest taxi. “You’re brave,” he drawls. “Alright, I get it — let’s switch places. Tonight, you can do anything you want. Pick whatever you like, I’ll make it happen… but on one condition.” This night could have ended differently, but I made my choice — and agreed to his reckless game.

*Life is a continuous chain of turning points: important and not so important, noticeable and those that leave no trace in memory. However, they all lay their stone in the formation of a personality. And there are moments that can radically reshape the inside. But is it forever? Maybe the process is reversible? After all, reshaping does not mean destroying. *He was once her best friend and first love. Many years later, a coincidence brought them together again and he became her personal horror. Will the past be able to heal wounded souls? Because it is the only thing they have left. PART TWO: "Forgetting You"!!!

Moving to a new city. A dorm room. The first steps into adulthood — Lizabeth Parker is ready for change. She’s stubborn, honest, a little clumsy, but she knows exactly what she wants: to study veterinary medicine, live life on her own terms, and never let anyone invade her space. But life has other plans. Secrets, rivalry, accidental touches, and glances that burn hotter than any fight. And somewhere in the middle of it all — her. A girl who didn’t want to fall in love. And a boy who became her worst weakness. This is a story about how hard it is to stay true to yourself when your heart feels something real for the first time. About a painful attraction that borders on hate, a choice that defines the future, and how sometimes, the worst part of someone reflects the worst part of you.

I hate the majors with every cell in my body. I don't understand how you can fall for money and a pretty face, and then shed bitter tears into your pillow. That's exactly what I thought until the moment when... they appeared in my life. Absolutely the same on the outside and so different on the inside. I understand that we should never have met, but for some reason, fate keeps throwing unexpected meetings at us. The bad guy Dan and the mysterious Yan. Is it my personal curse, or is there something else here? You just have to dig a little deeper and then everything will become clear. This is the feeling when a completely tasteless candy is hidden under a beautiful wrapper... How many secrets do you guys have, and which of you will allow me to bring your demons to the surface?

She was young and inexperienced when she met him. Tall, handsome, confident, and charming. He possessed a mischievous smile that made her knees buckle. For her, it was love at first sight. For him, it was just a fling on his vacation trip. She gave herself over with love and passion. Fascinated by all the emotions and sensations that awoke in her body, she didn't stop to consider the consequences her actions could bring. Weeks later, sitting in front of the toilet, expelling everything that entered her stomach, she began to understand that there are decisions that mark us and that once made, there is no going back, because when his mother finds out about the fruit growing in her womb, she will consider it a disgrace to her family's good name and will do everything to cover up the offense.

“I now pronounce you husband and wife…” Those words made Lesia feel even worse than she had before. The trap had snapped shut. “You may kiss your bride…” “No…” The word escaped Lesia’s lips, but when she saw her grandfather’s stern yet satisfied expression, she bit her lip. Still, she could no longer hold back the tears. She squeezed her eyes shut, bracing herself for the moment this peasant—now her lawful husband—would start kissing her wildly. Like a predator claiming its prey, driven into this hateful… trap. But instead, Amir simply embraced her and whispered in her ear: “We’ll save the kisses for later. For now, try to calm down and put on a happy face. It’s our wedding, after all—not a funeral.”

Was their meeting predestined in the heavens? No! It was hell itself that brought its devil face-to-face with his destiny—a girl who, despite a broken heart, would conquer the predatory beast. In a world brimming with danger, is there truly a place for love? Or perhaps Stalker made a mistake when he surrendered to his feelings, forgetting that the leader of the enemy faction doesn't forgive slights. The past is already at the doorstep, and karma's a bitch—she always collects what's hers by right.

Anastasia planned a quiet pre-Christmas getaway — a break from work and a chance to prepare herself for a blind date set up by a cherished friend. But fate had other plans. When winter’s magic takes hold, nothing is quite as it seems… And sometimes, destiny whispers in the coldest winds.

Igor has everything a man his age could want: a successful business, a luxurious home, and a fiancée who looks like she stepped off the cover of a magazine. But his old friend, who once saved Igor's life, informs him that it is time to repay the debt and asks him to take care of his daughter. A wild red-haired girl bursts into Igor's life and destroys everything in an instant. However... was he really happy before he met her? And if not, can he change anything now?

When Axia, a successful wedding planner and single mom, thought she was finally in the best stage of her life—five years after moving on from Niccolò Coppola, the enigmatic Italian with whom she shared a whirlwind one-week affair—he shows up again in the most unexpected way... with his fiancée, asking Axia to plan their wedding. But Axia is a true professional. She’s already over the man who left a permanent mark on her heart… or is she?