A story about a young woman, Camilla Jones, who struggles to overcome a disasterous marriage of bretrayal, heartache, pain, tears, sorrow, physical, emotional, and mental abuse. Does she find love in the arms of another man? Will her heart be mended, or is she doomed to remain married to the man she thought was her forever lover? Steven Middleton - Husband. An article clerk for an accounting firm. Marries Camilla after only 6 months of courtship. Steven's drinking gets out of control, his late nights, habitual. Betraying his wife with multiple plus affairs, including her best friend and her cousin. He is also abusive in every aspect. Bradford Hemmingway- Heir and CEO of Hemmingway International. Broken hearted by a woman that just days before a few days before his wedding when his fiancé ran off with his best friend. He vows never to fall in love again. Will fate have it that way? Will he be destined to live the life of a single person? Will he find his forever wife? Will the two worlds of love and hate collide? Will the essence of Love actually Prevail? All this and more as we delve into the lives of Camilla Jones, Steven Middleton, and Bradford Hemmingway in the ever romantic tale of Love Prevails.
As a young adult in her early 20s, Camilla led a quiet life. Growing up in Cheshire was something she loved. On the street where she lived they all knew each other.
Camilla fell in love with a man who was 23, but after two years they parted ways.
At the age of twenty-five, she met her, to be, husband Steven Middleton. They started courting and what a whirlwind of a courtship it was.
Six months after dating, Steven asked her "Camilla?"
"Uh huh" she replied, while sitting in the living room by the fireplace, gazing at how the fire was blazing in front of her. It was so mesmerizing.
"Camilla, will you marry me?"
Camilla was elated and immediately jumped up and said "Yes, yes I will marry you." Camilla threw her arms around his lean, masculine, well-trained waist. He drew her in for a slow, long lingering kiss.
Camilla wasn't a very attractive young lady, but her qualities were something to behold. She was an ordinary country girl with a slightly bigger bodice, beautifully contoured chest and the most beautifully curved legs you have ever seen.
She had jet-black hair that hung below her waist line in voluminous curls, hugging her. Her sea-green eyes sparkled as she looked up at Steven and said, "I love you."
"I know you do," he said in a deep, husky voice.
Steven was a very attractive man and women left, right and center wanted his attention. He was 6 ft 2 while Camilla was only 5 ft 7 not too short for a female, but compared to Steven she was. His hair was chestnut brown and dead straight. He was also a bit younger than Camilla. He was only twenty-three years of age.
About a week before their wedding, "Steven, I'm pregnant. Doctor says I'm three months already," she announced.
"Wow, I didn't really expect this now, but it is what it is and we will embrace it," he answered nonchalantly.
In August of that year, Camilla Jones and Steven Middleton tied the knot. "I, Camilla Jones, take you, Steven Middleton, to be my husband from now until forever," she said.
"I, Steven Middleton, promise to love you, Camilla Jones, for the rest of our lives," he concluded.
Their celebration wasn't grandiose or lavish. It was simple, just family and friends all around.
Camilla's uncle, Toby, had given her away at her wedding as her parents had died tragically in a car accident a few years prior to meeting her husband, Steven. Her Aunt on her father's side had taken over raising and caring for Camilla until she got married. Her mom didn't have any sisters, so it was left to her dad's family. Thankfully, her aunt and uncle had always loved her as their own.
As the ceremony and reception ended, the newly-wed couple went to their marital home. A quiet little cottage in the country.
Camilla had always dreamed of a honeymoon, but unfortunately their circumstances didn't allow for this, and she settled for just going to her marital home for her honeymoon. Camilla was never the one to complain. She had never questioned her husband about why they couldn't have a honeymoon like everyone else. She just accepted that circumstances didn't allow.
As their "honeymoon" came to it's end, Steven and Camilla had to get back to the mundane things of life, such as working and daily chores.
Camilla worked for a Realtor in the city which was ten minutes from home by bus, Steven worked at an accounting firm. twenty minutes from home by car.
Because of his late hours during certain times of the month, he used to take their Camry to work, and she would catch the bus. Though she would often ask if he could drop her off at work, he always had an excuse.
As the winter started to set in, Camilla, now 5 months pregnant, asked Steven, "babe, is it possible, now that the weather is getting colder, can you start dropping me off at work, so I don't get sick. The further along in my pregnancy, the harder it will be to take the bus?"
Steven sighed. "This would mean that I would have to leave work earlier to pick her up," he mumbled to himself. "Fine" he retorted, not very happy.
The first three months of marriage weren't too bad. They did things together, they enjoyed being a married couple, but then things started changing. Steven started going out to bars and drinking.
"Steven, I'm pregnant, you can't leave me home like this while you out drinking," she said.
"Listen I'm not a child, you can't control me! I will come and go as I damn please!" he said with a chip on his shoulder.
Some days he would come home, clean up, shower, take out the trash and go to the bar. He would come home all hours of the night drunk and smelling of cigarette smoke. Many nights she would lie awake crying because of her uncertainty.
"Steven, why do you persist in behaving like this?" she questioned him one evening.
As was usually the case he responded, "I work hard, I just need a place to relax!"
"Steven, we both work hard, it's not like I don't work. I'm pregnant and I am working and I still do the chores in the home. Don't I also deserve a break?" she rebutted.
Camilla was constantly tired during the first 3
three months of her pregnancy and as her pregnancy progressed she had different changes in her hormones.
When the fifth month came, Camilla decided to keep working as this was peak season for selling homes. Steven took leave in December as this was when their company had their annual shut down.
Even though Steven was home, Camilla was still having to cook and clean after work. During his leave he didn't even bother taking her to, or picking her up from, work. She often tried taking the car, but he would always stop her.
"You can't take the car!" he exclaimed.
"But you home!" she retorted.
"Yes, but I need the car."
"Fine, then can you at least drop me off at work and pick me up?" She asked.
"It's too early!" was his response.
"What is happening?" Camilla ⁷wondered, "why was this man being like this? He's on leave and can't be bothered to think of me."
Camilla didn't see it then, but this was going to be the start to a very turbulent marriage, one filled with sorrow, grief, insecurity and anger. A marriage that would put her in a very different mindset as she gets a lot older.
During that December, Camilla would come home every day, no food cooked, the place left untidy by Steven leaving dishes to be washed. She was angry and upset and even hurt.
"Steven, you are on leave, can you not, at least, just keep the place clean and prepare dinner for us in the evening?" she bit, one evening, frustrated as everything was always left for her.
Camilla wasn't used to this kind of thing. In her home, growing up, for as long as she could remember, her dad had always helped her mother with the household duties, saying, "We both work, we both make a mess, so we must both work inside the home as well."
Thinking of her parents, her heart broke. She missed her mum and dad daily.
Camilla was exhausted, some nights she would only get home at 8 or 9 p.m. after house viewings and trying to seal a deal or two. Some nights she would get home and the house would be in darkness and cold.
Steven, who couldn't be bothered to cook for his wife or even be home when she got home from a long day at the office, would come in drunk.
"Where is my food? I'm hungry!" He would demand.
Camilla would reheat the food, put it in front of him and walk to the bedroom exhausted and angry.
"Is this what married life was meant to be like?" she pondered, "am I destined to live forever like this?"
INTRODUCTION The Silent Ward They say hospitals are places of healing. But in the dead hours of the night-when the fluorescent lights flicker and the halls echo with nothing but the wheeze of machines-they become something else entirely. Groote Schuur Hospital stood like a sentinel on the hill, its white walls soaked in a century of suffering, silence, and secrets. Patients came and went. Some were healed. Some weren't. But a few-just a few-disappeared. Ward 17B doesn't appear on any maps. No signs point to it. No records mention its name. The door was sealed shut in 1984, after something happened inside that no one was willing to explain. Until now. Detective Siya Ndlovu never wanted to come back. Not to this place. Not to this city. Not to the memories she buried the day her twin sister Asanda vanished from Groote Schuur without a trace. But when bodies begin piling up with no cause of death-just eyes wide open and mouths stretched in silent screams-Siya is drawn into a case that feels too close to home. As the investigation deepens, she uncovers whispers of a government project buried beneath hospital floors, of experiments that cracked the human mind and opened something that should've stayed shut. They called it Project Threnody.
Introduction to Breaking the Spotlight Fame. Power. Love. In the glittering world of billionaires and entertainment royalty, love is the most dangerous game of all. Behind the flashing cameras and billion-dollar empires, lies are whispered, betrayal lurks, and jealousy waits for the perfect moment to strike. But for those who rule this world, loyalty is everything-and once they choose their partner, nothing and no one can come between them. Three couples. Three love stories. One unbreakable bond. Book 1: Breaking the Spotlight She was Hollywood's untouchable queen. He was the king of media. Together, they were a storm waiting to happen. A scandal forces [Heroine], the most sought-after actress in the world, into a fake engagement with [Hero], a ruthless billionaire media mogul. Their history is filled with heartbreak, secrets, and the kind of passion that never fades. When the world-and their enemies-conspire to tear them apart, they must decide: will they fight for love, or will the spotlight destroy them? In a world where trust is currency and betrayal is a headline, can two power players find their way back to each other? Book 2: Burning the Spotlight She was the voice of a generation. He was the man who controlled the digital empire behind the scenes. But love doesn't come without a price. [Heroine], a fearless award-winning pop star, has spent years guarding her heart. [Hero], a billionaire tech mogul, built an empire by staying one step ahead of everyone-except her. When a scandal forces them into the spotlight together, their attraction becomes undeniable. But old wounds and dangerous threats from the past refuse to stay buried. In a world where fame and fortune come at a deadly cost, will their love survive the fire-or burn them both? Book 3: Owning the Spotlight She built a billion-dollar fashion empire. He built the careers of Hollywood's biggest stars. Once upon a time, they built a love that almost destroyed them. [Heroine], the world's most powerful fashion mogul, knows how to play the game-and how to win. [Hero], a brilliant but ruthless entertainment agent, knows every secret in the industry, including hers. When they are forced to work together, their explosive past threatens to unravel everything they built. But some love stories don't end-they just wait for the right moment to begin again. In a world where image is everything, will they risk it all for love, or will the past win? The battle for love has never been more ruthless. Welcome to Breaking the Spotlight.
Moonlight Run A Romantic Fated-Mates Comedy Introduction The Moon Goddess had to be joking. Alpha Celeste Rivers prided herself on being a strong, independent leader of the Silver Moon Pack. She'd spent years proving she didn't need a mate to run her pack. Especially not some overbearing, growling brute who thought he could boss her around. She had enough on her plate dealing with her elders, the constant rogue attacks, and a bet that she could outdrink any Alpha at the next summit. So when fate decided to drop Alpha Hunter Blackwood into her life, of all wolves, Celeste was ready to reject the bond on sight. The arrogant, too-handsome-for-his-own-good Alpha of the Shadow Fang Pack was her biggest rival, and she'd rather chew her own tail than admit he was her fated mate. But the Moon Goddess wasn't one to be ignored. Now, thanks to a rogue threat that neither of them could fight alone, Celeste and Hunter are forced to work together. Their packs are already planning their wedding, and their wolves won't stop howling at each other. On top of that, their "definitely-not-dating" partnership keeps leading to ridiculous situations, like waking up in the same bed after a drunken dare or getting stuck in a cave overnight with only one blanket. The more they fight fate, the stronger the pull becomes. And with every battle, every prank, and every almost-kiss, Celeste and Hunter start to wonder if the Moon Goddess knew exactly what she was doing. Let the Moonlight Run begin.
Set in the ancient city of Calabria, where whispered secrets of love, betrayal, and vengeance all take place. Dr. Talana Fabrizio, a woman who once believed her life was carved in the unshakable certainty of medicine. A brilliant, strikingly beautiful doctor who was destined for a life of healing-until the day she was attacked. That day not only shattered everything but changed her forever. At the heart of her family's downfall is Drake de Marco, a man whose wealth and power are rivalled only by his ruthless ambition and her father and stepmother's addiction to alcohol and gambling. Having paid off the Fabrizio family's debts, de Marco demanded only one thing in return, no matter what it took, he wanted Talana, whether she was willing or not. The price of their compliance was more than just her freedom. It was a descent into a world of illicit dealings, sinister alliances, and bloody betrayals. A world where loyalty and justice are delivered with a silenced gun. But what no one saw coming-not her family, not Drake, not even the underworld itself-was Talana's transformation. Because she is something far more dangerous than just a woman wronged by the betrayal of her family. Talana was a woman with nothing left to lose. Admist the transformation Talana discovers hidden secrets of her mother's true identity and why she was cut off from her family. Talana discovers who she really is. The Sanchiano's and Morelli's are the most formidable mafia families in Calabria. With Roberto Sanchiano being the most powerful, then Massimo Morrelli. Two powerful alliances joined together to protect and serve one woman. Dona Fabrizio "Sanchiano" - Doctor Talana Fabrizio. With vengeance burning in her veins, Talana gets thrown into the dark heart of Calabria's mafia underworld, where power is as seductive as it is deadly. But vengeance is never a straight path. It is twisted, lined with shadows, and sometimes even unexpected temptations. That temptation comes in the form of Massimo Morelli. Morelli is a Mafia don who is as enigmatic as he is ruthless. A man of sharp edges and silent authority, a predator in a world of wolves. His presence commands obedience. His body speaks of strength and control. To Talana, he is both her greatest risk and her fiercest protector. The fire of revenge pulls her in one direction, but the flames of a desire she can not ignore burn just as hot. In a land where vendettas run as deep as the ancient olive groves and loyalty is unyielding, Talana must decide how far she is willing to go to destroy those who tore her world apart. Because the beauty of a silent vendetta does not lie in its resolution-it lies in the power it gives to those bold enough to play. And Talana is done being silent. She will fight. She will burn. She will rise. But will she find love and peace in the arms of Massimo Morelli? Will Drake de Marco pay for his sins? Will Massimo Morrelli be the ultimate answer Or will the dark world she now inhabits consume them all?
Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
After two years of marriage, Kristian dropped a bombshell. "She's back. Let's get divorced. Name your price." Freya didn't argue. She just smiled and made her demands. "I want your most expensive supercar." "Okay." "The villa on the outskirts." "Sure." "And half of the billions we made together." Kristian froze. "Come again?" He thought she was ordinary—but Freya was the genius behind their fortune. And now that she'd gone, he'd do anything to win her back.
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."