Second Chance

After a love that ended in heartbreak, Evelina swore to start over — and to rip from her heart the man who betrayed and humiliated her. But the arms of another feel cold, the memories too vivid, and fate has cruelly brought them together once more. She tries to bury her feelings and protect the secret she now carries under her heart. Book One: The Handmaid’s Secret

He returns to play one final game — and wager everything on it. Eros doesn’t believe in coincidences, especially not when the man across the table is Octavia’s father — the girl who ruined his life for years. This time, his demand is simple and dangerous: her hand and her heart. Once, they shared a love no one dared to name. Then came betrayal that shattered them and taught them to hate instead of love. He believes she is guilty. She believes she was only a pawn in a cruel game. Now the past traps them in lies and unhealed wounds — and the closer the truth comes, the more dangerous the final move becomes.

He is a doctor who helps women every day to be healthy and give birth to children. But will his dream of a happy family and children come true? She is a store manager and simply a woman with a broken heart, filled with a sea of unspent love. When their paths cross, it seems that nothing could be easier than fulfilling each other's dreams. But it's not that simple. Past relationships, personal fears and doubts, and many other obstacles stand in the way of their dreams. How will the lives of these two unfold? What will they dare to do?

Anthony Luksic believes he has it all: power, success, and a heart of steel. Until Danielle walks into his life and disarms him without even trying. She forces him to question everything, even himself. And while he discovers he was never truly alone, she learns to heal what life once denied her. Together, without promises, they risk the only thing that can change everything: to truly feel. "As if the Grinch discovered he had a heart… and that it beats for someone." All Rights Reserved ©

Anne thought she finally had a perfect life when she found out she's going to be a mother. But everything falls apart when she discovers the betrayal of her husband, Jack, who not only discovers that he has deceived her to take away her company, but also wants to take her son from her to start a family with his true love, his infertile secretary. Desperate, and with the help of her friend Jess, Anne escapes to the Italian Alps, where she starts a new life working in a small café. There she meets Paul Baresi, a man also marked by loss and betrayal, whose hardness hides a wounded heart. Can two broken hearts heal each other? This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people, places, or events is purely coincidental.

When her sister, Katrina, runs away on her wedding day, abandoning the young Count Eduardo Tovar, Adeline is forced to take her sister's place. But Eduardo unleashes all his hatred and vengeance on Adeline, even blaming her for the humiliation he suffered. However, he didn't expect his new wife to be so determined as to prove to everyone that the supposed Count, a kind and polite man, is not who he claims to be.

When the ruthless Alpha, Darius, claims Lyanna as his Luna in a forced marriage, power, betrayal, and deadly intrigue take over the castle. Surrounded by enemies and bound to a husband determined to shape her into what he desires, Lyanna fights a silent war within herself, refusing to break under the weight of his dominance. But in a world where strength is everything and weakness is devoured, can the Luna’s quiet resilience challenge the Alpha’s relentless rule? Or will she be consumed by the very darkness that claimed her?

"FIRST PRIZE FOR BEST BOOK OF SHORT STORIES 2024 ABC" A woman embarks on a journey to explore the limits of pleasure, chasing sensations that promise to free her from routine, memory, and pain. What begins as curiosity soon turns into compulsion, as each encounter pulls her further into a world where desire becomes both escape and prison. The path she follows is anything but straight—marked by obsession, loss, and the quiet erosion of self. She learns that pleasure, when pursued blindly, leaves a trail of consequences: fractured relationships, blurred identities, and wounds that don't always show on the skin. In the end, she is forced to ask herself whether the pursuit was worth what it cost—and if she can ever find her way back.

Dimas returns to the city five years after leaving alone, with a broken heart and a dream he refuses to give up. He’s determined to become the musician he always wanted to be—even if it means defying his family… and facing the only woman he has never been able to forget. Aura thought she had moved on from that goodbye at the airport. But when Dimas comes back demanding answers, the past resurfaces with the same intensity as before. Her writing career is stalled, her famous last name feels heavier than ever, and the wounds they left behind never truly healed. He wants to know why she walked away. She knows that night changed more than one life. Between secrets and words left unsaid, they must decide if first love is enough to start over or if some goodbyes were always meant to be final.

Germany’s most desired single billionaire has returned after ten years. He believes he has everything—or at least that’s what he shows the world and every woman who wants him. But he can’t fool Priscilla Torres. She knows exactly who Brant Heissman really is: arrogant, ruthless, untouchable. She may not be able to stand or compete with him in power, but from her wheelchair inside his company, she refuses to bow. Every time he tries to humiliate her, she fires back. The hatred he claims to feel is only a mask. And the only woman keeping him awake at night might be the one he pretends not to see. Can the beast win his beauty?

For almost fifteen years, I thought I hated her. But the truth was… I just didn’t want to share her with anyone. I won her. Made her mine. And then I let her go — forcing her to hate me. Now, nine years later, she’s back. And she’s the one saving my life. This time, I’ll do whatever it takes to make her see — she didn’t save me for the world. She saved me… for herself. Even if she didn’t come back alone.

Max When a stranger at my best friend’s birthday decided she knew enough about me to judge me, I had no idea what it would lead to. Two years later, fate brings us together again — this time at university. But now our roles have changed. I hate her, and she has no idea why. Anna The first time we met, I called him weak — and that single word set off a chain of events that led us here, to this moment, to our reunion at university. He hates me. And I can’t forget that he wasn’t there when I was on the verge of losing everything. He wants to turn this into a game of hate? Fine. We’ll see who wins. Content Warning - Strong language - Scenes of violence and cruelty - Alcohol and drug use

I fell in love for the first and only time when I was twenty-three. And for twelve damn years, I kept it hidden, torturing myself as I watched her being happy… with my best friend. She was happy — until his life was suddenly cut short. Now his family is my responsibility. But she’s still off-limits. Untouchable. Taboo. But what happens when one day… I can’t fight it anymore? And what if she responds to my weakness? There are only two ways this ends: with everything finally breaking apart — or with a second chance. For both of us. But how do I silence my own conscience… And how does she let me into her heart?

Eight years ago, I was dating a wonderful guy, but our romance didn’t last long, and our paths eventually parted. And now I’ve met him again, and the feelings are coming back, my chest tightening with excitement. After all, we have three wonderful children growing up — children he knows nothing about.

Isabelle Thompson never imagined her new life in London would begin with babysitting. After catching her fiancé with her best friend, starting over is her only option. When she sees a live-in nanny ad, she applies without thinking twice. How hard can it be to look after a seven-year-old? Alexander Blake is a successful architect and single father since Sophie’s mother walked out. His résumé is filled with resignations for “severe emotional distress.” Sophie has perfected making nannies run. When Isabelle shows up with an optimistic smile and flawless references, Alexander hires her. Izzy needs to stay afloat. Alex just wants someone who won’t leave. And Sophie… no one quite knows what she wants. But one thing is certain: they all deserve a second chance.

Solomiya met a girl who looked incredibly similar to her. Due to blackmail, she agreed to switch places with this rich girl, who was preparing for her wedding to a handsome Italian, for almost a week. But could she have imagined the consequences that this seemingly harmless prank would have for many people? The groom turned out to be too good to simply throw him out of her heart and forget him. But... she has no right to love this guy. What will happen when everyone finds out the truth about the switch and more? Is it possible to correct mistakes and build happiness together? Continuation of the story. It is recommended to start with the first part.

How can a simple pencil and a sheet of paper transform a life forever? For Aria, art was more than a mere pastime — it was her refuge, a place where her emotions could flow freely, without judgment. She never imagined, however, that a single drawing could set off a chain of events that would turn her world upside down. It all began on an ordinary afternoon, when a strange urgency compelled her to pick up a pencil. Without much thought, she began to draw the face of a man who, she believed, existed nowhere but in her imagination. But as the lines came to life on the page, something inside her whispered that the face was not entirely unfamiliar. There was something unsettlingly recognizable in those eyes — something that seemed to be speaking to her from the past… or perhaps, from the fut

When you're hiding your gift and trying to make sense of your past, there are a few things you really shouldn’t do: help the first stranger you meet with a strange curse, get involved in yet another unnecessary relationship, and… cross paths with dark mages. I broke all the rules. I accepted a classmate’s invitation to a date, responded to the call of life, and… ran into Kirai again. You’d think—what’s the big deal? He doesn’t even remember me. But I remember everything. So how am I supposed to deal with my own feelings now?

Rocío Smith is forced to attend her half-sister’s engagement… to the man who broke her heart years ago. There, in the middle of a reunion that stirs up everything inside her, Thiago Russo appears: her ex’s enigmatic brother. Cold, calculating, and dangerous, Thiago quickly sets his sights on her. And he has no intention of letting her go. Because even if the world sees him as the black sheep of the Russo family, Thiago is willing to play dirty… and prove to his brother that he knows how to win where others only lose.

She decided she'd had enough. That's it! She wouldn't let any man get too close to her again. And continuing the family line... Well, that didn't work out. Suddenly, Lina sees the suitor she rejected standing at her doorstep. He's not empty-handed. Is it worth taking a risk and trying to open her heart again? But this time, two handsome men are vying for her heart. One is tall and handsome, and the other is still very small and tearful. But both are so cute... A warm, tender love story.