meredith stout romance guide

Undercover for three years in Aurum, Summer Brooks rose to power in the Eastern Quarter, waiting to bring the scam empire down. Just as she prepared to strike, she discovered her brother Asher had been lured into the compound. A deadly cover-up, a botched rescue, and an accidental death soon sparked chaos. As rival factions closed in,Summer was forced to choose between family and survival.

Celia grew up in an orphanage. After being reunited with her family, her mother passed away during a bitter divorce. The orphan girl she adopted, Nancy, turned out to be a matchmaker who accidentally bound Celia to her cold CEO boss, Henry. Haunted by childhood trauma, Henry was physically allergic to women, rendering his blind dates disastrous—until he met Celia and relentlessly pursued her. Mistaking his avoidance of others as disinterest in women and fearing their professional ties, Celia fled and even tried to quit. They forged a marriage pact to cure his condition, but their fragile bond was sabotaged by Celia's stepsister. With Nancy's schemes and Henry's grandmother's support, their relationship deepened. When Celia's childhood friend returned, declaring their love a "fake crush." Could their fragile bond survive?

Banished in her early years, she's reluctantly brought back home to stand in for her sister in an arranged marriage. At first, she and her disabled husband can't stand each other, but as they spend more time together, a bond forms, sparking an unexpected romance. Together, they embark on a journey of revenge.

Six years ago, a fateful night with a stranger led Zoe Xavier to become a single mother to Bobby. Cast out by her father and stepfamily, she faced the world alone, determined to care for her son despite his rare bleeding disorder. Years later, when Mr. Manson was playing matchmaker for his three sons at a café, Bobby showed up to find a date for his Mommy. To Mr. Manson's shock, Bobby beared an uncanny resemblance to his own sons in their childhood.

Raena, a top obstetrician, had been married to her husband Matthias for ten years, but she suffered bullying from her mother-in-law Sara due to infertility. Later, Matthias had an affair with a younger woman named Felice and made her pregnant. Raena accidentally discovered the truth at the hospital. Faced with her husband's betrayal, the provocations from the mistress, and the pressure from her mother-in-law, Raena transformed from a passive victim to an empowered fighter. She fought back through legal means, public opinion, and her professional skills, ultimately exposing the true colors of Matthias's family. She reclaimed her property and dignity and started a new life with Romero, a celebrity gossip reporter who had secretly loved her.

Three years ago, Mabel witnessed her father being killed in a car accident by Sharlene, the heiress of the Quinn family. Her mother was brutally beaten to death, leaving the family in torment. Three years later, Sharlene became engaged to the wealthy Frost family but sought true love with a punk. Seizing the opportunity, Mabel took on Sharlene's identity, marrying into the Frost family. Using her new status as the Quinn family's heiress, she planned to exact revenge and make the Quinn family pay for their blood debt.

In her past life, Mia Blair mistakenly believed Nick Judd was the man who saved her life. She fell for him completely, only to be betrayed and destroyed in the end. Given a second chance at life, she vows not to repeat the same mistake and to cherish the man who truly loves her.

Karina's stepson's birth mother returns, threatening to take the boy Karina raised and helped heal from a congenital leg disability. After a heated argument, Karina realizes her husband and stepson saw her only as a free nanny. Desperate, she then discovers John, her silent protector, ready to help her restart her career and shine again as a cybersecurity queen. When her ex-husband and stepson regret it, it's too late.

Naive Sophie was tricked by her mother into becoming a surrogate—but the hospital made a mistake and used the wrong sperm! As her mother and brother pressured her to have an abortion, Sophie was driven to the brink of despair. Then she learned that she was carrying the child of a billionaire, Ryder! Feeling responsible, Ryder brought her home, and the two go went from strangers to developing a mutual understanding, with romantic feelings quietly blossoming. However, when her family learned the truth, they tried to extort money from her. After rescuing Sophie again and again, Ryder decided to propose to her. Then at the proposal, his ex suddenly appeared, throwing their relationship into jeopardy—will all these misunderstandings lead to everlasting regret, or will true love overcome the lies?

Tina and Alan escape an orphanage as children, but years later, their reunion sparks jealousy and betrayal. As secrets unravel and hidden truths come to light, Tina confronts her past and walks away from everything she once knew. In the end, the reunited siblings stand strong, overcoming the lies and infidelity that once tore them apart, ready to face their future together.

She was a destitute and poor woman living under someone else's roof, forced to take the blame for someone else's crimes and later forced into a transaction that resulted in her becoming pregnant.He was the wealthy and powerful young master of Williamstown, who believed that she was a corrupted and greedy woman with a tainted reputation.Unable to bear being near him, she disappeared from his side.In a fit of rage, he searched everywhere and eventually captured her.

Nora married her boyfriend to inherit the family business, only to be diagnosed with stomach cancer and abandoned on her wedding day. In a fit of anger, she married blind Patrick, who turned out to be the wealthy CEO of EverPeak Holdings. Together, they reclaimed their fortune and happiness after a misdiagnosis.

No matter what life throws your way, keep moving forward.

At 15, Pear Lester, the only heiress of the Lester family, fell from a cliff and lost her memory. Thirty years later, she lived as a humble fish seller at the local market. One day, after being bullied by her own son and daughter-in-law, she escaped, only to cross paths with a refined gentleman, Zachary Gordon. Introducing himself as the CEO of a major company—and her long-lost fiancé—Zachary helped Pear reclaim her former life. With her memories slowly returning, Pear was determined to restore justice and take back her power!

Carol, a part-time food delivery worker who lost her mother, coincidentally helped the grandfather of Denton's wealthiest man. Later, this elderly gentleman tried to fix his grandson Nigel up with Carol. In order to repay the debts left behind from her mother's medical treatment, Carol agreed to marry Nigel for the sum of $200,000. Nigel, pressured by his grandfather, entered into the marriage reluctantly and hid his identity from Carol. However, their feelings for each other gradually grew as they started living together. Yet, Nigel's concealed identity remained a ticking time bomb in their relationship. Events such as Nigel's mother visiting their home and the party hosted by Nigel's group further fueled Carol's suspicions about Nigel's true identity, leading to a series of tense yet comical situations.

Sophie was treated as a blood donor for her brother since birth. Later, her brother sells her to a pervert. In a moment of crisis, she meets Reid Graham, who is allergic to women. They accidentally become intimate, resulting in Sophie becoming pregnant with triplets. The two begin a journey of mutual redemption.

Graysen Grimes is consumed by grief over his late wife, leading the family nanny, Caitlin, to believe she'll become the next Mrs. Grimes. While Graysen is away, Caitlin moves her relatives into the mansion. She seizes control of Graysen Group, running the company into the ground. When Graysen discovers the betrayal, the shock makes him collapse—he's hospitalized. While he's unconscious, Caitlin even kidnaps his only daughter Janessa... After regaining consciousness, Graysen exposes Caitlin's deception. In retaliation, she secretly works with rival corporations to sabotage his business. In the end, justice prevails—Caitlin lands in prison while Graysen Group makes a triumphant IPO.

When they first met, he was a beggar, and she was wealthy. Years later, he became a CEO, and she, a humble employee. A twist of fate brought them together through an arranged marriage, revealing hidden connections. Misunderstood feelings and missed chances led to separation until a revelation prompted a second chance...