heart in ashes novel luna

Five years ago, Alice Turner was the eldest daughter of the Turners, but she was falsely accused and had to leave. Now, five years later, she returns with her son to the place that broke her heart to get back her daughter that has gone missing. However, her son ends up hacking into the vault belonging to Liam Gray, the CEO of Gray Corporation, breaching the firewall and leaking their IP address. Forced to flee with her son, Alice becomes the target of the CEO’s relentless pursuit…

Jodie Walsh finds herself transmigrated into a romance novel as the ex-wife who got screwed over. The original character spent five years in an arranged marriage with a CEO tyrant, giving him everything—money, property, her whole heart—only to end up with her family destroyed and herself behind bars. And it gets worse. Her parents, best friend, childhood friends, and basically everyone connected to her was just cannon fodder in the story. Well, time for Jodie to roll up her sleeves and rewrite this mess. Mr. Hotshot CEO? She's going to see how mighty he is after bankruptcy. The pure, innocent female lead? Honey, let's add some darkness to that light. Her parents jumping to their deaths? Not in her version. They'll be doing the disco on her ex-mother-in-law's grave instead. Her bestie killed by her abusive husband? Hmm... such a "wonderful" husband. Let's save him for the female lead's bestie. Her broke aristocratic childhood friends? Here, one business opportunity each, and boom, instant CEOs, easy peasy. And the supposed villain? With that face and those abs? No one's going to object to him being the male protagonist. What's that? You're asking what makes her so badass? Jodie beckons to the mafia boss. "Babe, you tell them." "Simple." Mafia boss grins. "She's the boss lady."

Harrison Chambers signed a gratitude contract with Kira Sue's mother, giving up his dream of developing of northwest to marry into the Sue family. For five years, he took care of Kira with great devotion. However, after a tragic fire, Harrison realizes that his efforts could not win her heart. She still harbors feelings for her first love, Zane Lee, who is about to return from abroad. Deciding to leave, Harrison heads to the northwest. Only after his departure does Kira realize her true feelings, but it is already too late.

Jane fell in love with Cillian at first sight and married him, though he was believed to bring her misfortune. She thought her secret crush had finally come true, but Cillian's heart belonged to Melanie, someone he couldn't have. Jane hid her feelings and worked hard to make the most of her marriage while paying off her parents' debts. After Melanie returned, she repeatedly provoked Jane, leading Jane to decide to divorce.

Luna Segler, the long-lost daughter of the Segler family, was brought back into the family as she grew up. However, upon returning from a business trip, she accidentally discovered her fiancé and sister Joey having an affair. Filled with anger, Luna confronted them, only to be scolded by her own father. Utterly disappointed, Luna went to a bar to confide in a friend. Little did she know, due to her friend's ill-advised suggestion, she ended up impulsively marrying Anders Furan, the head of the Furan family. As the two individuals, each hiding their own secrets, navigate their concealed truths, what kind of romantic sparks will fly between Luna and Anders?

Skylen Falkner and Mae Sampson are once a loving couple, but their lives take a tragic turn when a sudden fire shatters their world. The flames not only consume their home but also destroy the trust and dependence they once shared. On that chaotic night, Skylen, ignoring Mae's desperate pleas, makes the heart-wrenching decision to send their daughter to the operating table to save his brother Riven's child. Mae's world collapses as she watches her daughter being taken away, her heart filled with endless despair and pain. She begs Skylen to understand the agony of a mother, but his decision is final and irrevocable. In that instant, Mae's love for Skylen turns into deep-seated hatred. As time passes, Mae remains by Skylen's side, but her heart is no longer with him. She stays not out of love, but out of a burning desire for revenge. Mae's only purpose is to make Skylen feel the same pain and despair she once endured. She begins to carefully plot her revenge, biding her time until the perfect moment to expose Skylen's betrayal.

A series of tragic events has shattered Nina Shaw's family. Her father dies in an accident, her mother suffers a miscarriage due to that and loses her mental stability, and her grandmother dies of a heart attack on the spot. Only Nina and her brother Zac Shaw, along with their mentally ill mother, are left behind. As a child, Nina is unable to care for them both, so she can only send her younger brother away. Years passed by, and now both of them have grown up. Nina works everywhere to look for her brother's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Zac has become the son of a prominent tycoon, adopting the name Zac Leed. After enduring numerous hardships and misunderstandings, Zac finally understands why his sister had to leave him and eventually reconciles with her.

Felecia had waited three years for a donor heart to save her son, Dario. Shockingly, her husband, Erasmo, donated it to his first love Daniela's son instead. Devastated after Dario's passing, Felecia confronted Erasmo but was met with contempt. With her son's ashes in hand, a mother's vengeance began.

Lewis, the boxing champion, was drugged and mistakenly fathered a child with Angela. Six years later, he found Angela's whereabouts and learned of his daughter. Unbeknownst to him, her sister Wendy impersonated Angela, causing strife. Lewis defended Angela, felt drawn to her, and after an accident, discovered Wendy's deceit, realizing Maggie was his own flesh and blood.

Wyomia Quinn, the eldest daughter of the Quinn family, accidentally had a one-night stand with Julian Yates, the CEO of the Yates Group. Later, she was pregnant but had an accident that made her lose her memory. She spent six years abroad before coming back. Upon returning, Wyomia wanted her mother Maeva Sanum's ashes placed in the Quinn family's grave, but her father and stepmother demanded she secure a billion-dollar contract from the Yates family first. After reuniting with Julian, the two were riddled with misunderstandings. With the help of their adorable daughter, Sheila Yates, they gradually found their way back to each other.

Modern-day doctor Luna Winslow accidentally travels back to ancient times and becomes the unfavored consort of Lord Henry Reign. Little did she know, there was a deep-seated grudge between her and Lord Henry from their past lives. Upon her arrival, she encounters severely wounded patients and narrowly avoids being wrongfully imprisoned. As their paths continuously cross and clash, their relationship gradually transitions from estrangement to closeness, ultimately coming together in true love.

Years ago, Luna Milton's father, Cliff Jensen, walked out on the family, leaving her mother, Emma Milton, to raise her and her brother alone. Their lives were shattered further by a devastating fire that separated them. For years, Emma tirelessly searched for Luna while caring for her youngest son, who was left with a cognitive disability. Now a strong and accomplished woman, Luna returns home to find Cliff entangled in a battle for the family inheritance. Refusing to back down, she confronts his years of neglect and reclaims the home that rightfully belongs to her mother. In the end, the family reunites, and Cliff admits his mistakes, paving the way for forgiveness and a fresh start.

Charles Lawson, a talented college graduate from a rural background, marries into the wealthy Campbell family. After joining Glensvalw's Campbell family, he is morally manipulated by his wife Kinsley and dedicates himself to managing Neon Corp. When Charles asks Kinsley for 3,000 dollars to buy a train ticket to visit his parents, she coldly refuses and has her bodyguards take his phone. Worried about their son, Charles' parents die in a highway accident caused by fatigue. After preparing the New Year Eve's dinner for the Campbell family, Charles learns of his parents' death. Unable to endure the oppression, he erupts in anger, overturning the dining table. He then decides to leave his unloving wife and child, abandoning the Campbell family.

Six years ago, Luke Kranz gave his life to protect Ava Ewing. Ever since, she has carried the weight of both her family and career alone, tirelessly struggling to save enough for her daughter Ellie’s heart surgery. Just when she thought she had no time for anything else, Evan Foster returns after years abroad, reentering her life with unresolved resentment and buried emotions. Unable to let go of the past, he keeps pushing her, testing her boundaries, and stirring up everything she tried to leave behind.

Quiana Sullivan is a beautiful CEO worth billions of dollars. But she dressed up as a college student and went on a date with her boyfriend to test whether his love for her was related to money and status. However, she was harshly ridiculed by her boyfriend's mother...

Lucas Fuller was obsessively in love with Vivian Ashford, daughter of his family's driver, pursuing her from college and finally getting married. However, Vivian's heart belonged to Alfie Collier, and together they conspired to kill Lucas by exploiting his diabetes, tempting him with food until he died. In his final moments, Lucas witnessed a heartfelt confession from Isabel Harlow, who had also once struggled with obesity. Upon being reborn, Lucas returns to Alfie's birthday celebration where he sees Vivian attempting the same manipulative tactics, using him as an ATM. This time, Lucas changes his fate by exposing Vivian’s deception and publicly professing his love to Isabel, despite facing ridicule. Lucas and Isabel make a pact to win a modeling competition to humiliate Vivian and Alfie.

Tina and James unexpectedly rushed into a flash marriage. After the wedding, Tina worked as a cleaner at Spenser Group, and the couple decided to keep their marriage a secret. At the company, Tina faced discrimination from some colleagues because of her rural background. At the same time, Luna, jealous of Tina's connection with James, repeatedly sabotaged her. However, Tina earned her colleagues' respect through her talent. Over time, Luna continually tried to frame Tina, but James remained her loyal protector. Eventually, Luna's schemes were exposed, and James publicly declared his love for Tina.

After her beloved boyfriend Ian left her, Wanda drowned her sorrows at a bar and met Charles, a street singer. In a fit of anger, she proposed a five-million-dollar agreement to marry Charles for five years, which he accepted. He took care of Wanda with great devotion, and she comfortably accepted everything. As the five years drew to a close, Ian returned from abroad, wanting to get back together with Wanda. The regret of their past had always been a thorn in Wanda's heart, but just as she welcomed Ian back, she discovered Charles's terminal cancer diagnosis. At that moment, she was overwhelmed by an indescribable mix of emotions.