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The Proxy's Possession
Updated at May 17, 2026, 12:05
The Proxy's Possession(Dark Billionaire Romance)Marriage was supposed to be a promise sealed in love. For Isabella Hayes, it became a prison built on lies, desperation, and the dark obsession of a man who was never meant to want her.When her glamorous cousin Elena Harrington flees just hours before her extravagant wedding to Damien Voss — the ruthless billionaire CEO known as the Ice King — the entire Harrington family is thrown into chaos. The union between the Harringtons and Voss Enterprises is not just a marriage; it is a multi-billion-dollar merger that will save the crumbling Harrington empire from total collapse. Without it, the family faces bankruptcy, scandal, and the complete ruin of their name.In a moment of sheer panic and coercion, Isabella — the quiet, selfless, and often overlooked cousin — is forced to step into Elena’s place. Dressed in the runaway bride’s custom wedding gown and hidden behind a thick veil, she walks down the aisle of St. Augustine’s Cathedral with her heart pounding in terror. She expects Damien to expose her the moment the veil is lifted. She expects public humiliation, rejection, and the immediate destruction of her family.What she never expects is for Damien Voss to look at her with raw, terrifying hunger… and claim her anyway.Damien Alexander Voss is a man who takes what he wants. At thirty-two, he has built a vast empire through sheer will, intelligence, and ruthlessness. Cold, calculating, and emotionally detached, he agreed to the marriage with Elena only for strategic business reasons. But when he lifts the veil and sees Isabella’s frightened yet determined face instead of the woman he was promised, something primal awakens inside him.Instead of anger, he feels possession. Instead of rejection, he feels obsession. Instead of canceling the wedding, he kisses her with a dark passion that leaves the entire congregation breathless — and seals Isabella’s fate.Now, Isabella finds herself legally bound to one of the most powerful and dangerous men in the country. Thrust into Damien’s luxurious world of penthouse suites, private jets, and cutthroat boardrooms, she must navigate the consequences of her deception while battling an attraction she cannot deny.Damien gives her an ultimatum: thirty days. For the next thirty days, she will live as his wife in every sense of the word. She will share his home, his bed, and his life. She will stand beside him publicly as Mrs. Damien Voss. At the end of those thirty days, he will decide whether to keep his beautiful mistake… or set her free.But Damien Voss is not a man who lets go easily.As days turn into nights filled with intense passion, dangerous secrets, and growing obsession, Isabella discovers there is far more to her new husband than the cold exterior he shows the world. Beneath the ice lies a man scarred by betrayal, haunted by a brutal past, and capable of both terrifying cruelty and unexpected tenderness.Meanwhile, Elena reappears, desperate to reclaim the life she abandoned. Old enemies within Voss Enterprises see Isabella as a weakness to exploit. Isabella’s own family continues to pressure her, treating her as a pawn even after the wedding. And the deeper Isabella falls into Damien’s dark world, the more she realizes that her heart is in greater danger than her freedom ever was.Will Isabella survive thirty days as the bride of a man who shouldn’t want her? Or will she willingly surrender to the possessive love of the Ice King who now refuses to live without his wrong bride?The Proxy's Possession is a dark billionaire romance filled with:- Forced marriage and mistaken identity - Intense slow-burn chemistry that explodes into passion - A possessive, morally gray hero who becomes dangerously obsessed - A strong but vulnerable heroine forced to find her power - High-stakes drama, family betrayal, corporate intrigue, and scorching bedroom scenes - Themes of sacrifice, redemption, obsession, and a love that defies all logicIn a world where power is everything and love is weakness, Damien Voss is about to prove that some mistakes are worth keeping forever.She was the wrong bride. He was the wrong man. Together, they may just create the perfect storm.
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Traffic and Sparks
Updated at May 3, 2026, 08:26
Traffic & Sparks A sizzling Lagos Romance by Hardey 💋 What if your next big love story started in the worst possible place — a packed danfo during Friday evening traffic from Yaba to Lekki? Adaora is just trying to survive another stressful day in Lagos when she stumbles into Chidi — tall, fine, and full of quiet confidence. One shared umbrella in the rain, one rooftop dinner, and one unforgettable night later… the spark is undeniable. But in Lagos, nothing is ever simple. Family pressure is mounting on both sides. An arranged match is waiting in the wings. Her toxic ex refuses to stay in the past and keeps showing up with old memories and fresh drama. Work deadlines are choking her dreams, and the city that brought them together is now threatening to tear them apart. Will the heat between Adaora and Chidi survive the chaos of family expectations, ex-boyfriend interference, and real-life Lagos stress? Or will their beautiful escape from reality crash and burn? A story full of butterflies, passion, arguments, stolen kisses, and that raw Naija flavor we all know too well.
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