Betting My Life Against My Rich Cousin

When Cody’s father loses everything to their arrogant cousin Ethan in a ruthless family poker game, humiliation and betrayal shatter their Ohio home. With the family’s future—and his secret crush Rachel’s dignity—on the line, Cody risks it all in a desperate, high-stakes showdown. In a room thick with grudges and shame, he’s determined to break Ethan’s hold, even if it costs him everything he has left.

Jamie was Lincoln High’s top student—until a dare from her rival’s golden-boy boyfriend sent her grades and reputation crashing. When she discovers she’s just a pawn in Nick and Rachel’s twisted bet, Jamie must choose: risk her Stanford dreams for a love built on lies, or expose their betrayal and reclaim her future. In a town where everyone’s watching, can she outplay the game before it destroys her for good?

Luck comes with a deadly price. When Evan’s brother gifts him a strange green pendant, his world transforms—sudden casino wins, lavish spending, and a family that treats him like their golden goose. But as fortune pours in, Evan and his young daughter begin to wither, aging overnight while his wife and brother’s betrayal grows impossible to ignore. Trapped by guilt, debt, and the curse of a pendant that demands another’s life for every dollar won, Evan’s first life ends in heartbreak and rage. But fate isn’t done with him yet. Reborn at the moment of his greatest mistake, Evan has one chance to break the cycle, outwit the schemers, and save his daughter’s soul—even if it means risking everything. Can he escape the grip of his cursed family, or is he doomed to lose it all again?

A single lottery ticket was all it took to turn celebration into betrayal. When Mason’s roommate Carter lands his dream internship, their friendship seems unbreakable—until a $1,500 win exposes years of jealousy, resentment, and secrets lurking beneath the surface. As Carter demands the prize, old friends reveal their true colors, and alliances fracture in the glare of greed. Now, with his loyalty and conscience on the line, Mason must decide what’s worth saving—money, pride, or the last shreds of trust. When every accusation cuts deeper, will he choose forgiveness, or is this the final lesson in what friendship really costs?

When Mike’s beloved cousin is driven to suicide by a ruthless card shark, he risks everything to confront the men who destroyed his family. In a town where everyone knows your secrets and debts can cost you everything, Mike must outwit a crew of hustlers before he loses it all—or exposes the truth. One wrong move, and Maple Heights will never forgive or forget.

All my life, I’ve been the broke real estate agent mocked by my wife’s family, desperate for a shot at respect. When my chance finally comes—a hundred grand on the line—my best friend and his sister betray me, vanishing with the cash and shattering my last hope. Now I must face my wife, my daughter, and the ruins of every promise I ever made, knowing I risked it all and lost everything.

I risked everything to rescue Carter Evans—the reckless trust fund daredevil—twice from America’s deadliest cave. He repaid me by destroying my life, accusing me on national TV of trying to kill him, and turning the world against me. Now, with my career ruined and my name dragged through the mud, I’m the only one who can save him again… but this time, the price might be my soul.

Family never lets go—even after betrayal, even after death. When Colin’s half-brother’s accident throws his life into chaos, a single desperate phone call drags him into a twisted inheritance plot and a custody battle with a cunning niece and a manipulative stepmother. Every decision is haunted by the echoing voice of a cosmic comment section, warning of schemes, traps, and a future where he’s the one destroyed. But this time, Colin remembers everything—and he’s not playing by their script. Will he outsmart the family that ruined him once, or is he doomed to repeat the same nightmare? What if the real enemy is the one smiling right at him?

Natalie thought Lucas Grant wanted her, but she was just a challenge—a bet between rich boys to claim the 'innocent' girl from the wrong side of town. When Lucas’s game turns into obsession, Natalie finds herself trapped between his money, her family’s crushing debts, and the shame of being his dirty secret. Now, with her reputation and future on the line, she must decide: will she let him own her heart, or use his desire to finally break free?

Once the king of my company, now I can’t even remember my wife’s face—early-onset Alzheimer’s is stealing everything from me. As my mind unravels, my loyal protégé hides my decline, but my wife—broken by my secrets—strikes back, freezing our fortune in a bitter divorce. With rivals circling and my legacy in flames, I have one final chance to protect my family before I lose myself forever.

Aubrey Lane thought she’d left heartbreak behind—until her ex, Marcus Caldwell, reappears in her life, richer and more untouchable than ever. When fate traps her between Marcus and his charming cousin Derek, Aubrey must choose between dignity and survival, pride and the man who shattered her. But in Maple Heights, love and money come with a price—and secrets never stay buried.

Love was supposed to be a game—until I realized I was the prize. After my divorce, I found comfort in little rituals: a subway singer’s voice, a daily Venmo ping, the thrill of being someone’s secret obsession. But when I overheard three gorgeous college boys betting fifty grand on who could seduce me first, everything changed. I’m not about to be anyone’s conquest—so I make my own outrageous wager: within a month, I’ll have them all wrapped around my finger. Now, I’m caught in a dangerous dance of flirtation, jealousy, and forbidden desire, where every move is a gamble and every kiss could be my undoing. But behind their bravado, each boy hides a secret—and as the stakes rise, so do the risks. Who will win when pride, lust, and love are all on the table? And in a game where everyone’s bluffing, who will fold first?