Is 'The Selection' Based On A True Story?

"A stubborn young woman never imagined she would end up married to a mafia boss." Amaya lives with the constant suspicion that the bubble of her reality will burst. Being the illegitimate daughter of an oyabun, the leader of one of the Yakuza clans, her life was a path to anonymity. Raised outside of mafia traditions by her American mother, who was a beautiful woman, she was not welcomed within the mafia's ranks. However, she was always warned that when her father needed her, she must present herself. Her life takes a one-hundred-eighty-degree turn when she's kidnapped from university and brought before her family. At a dinner where she is not only exposed to the top echelons of the clan but also showcased in front of other mafiosos, she captures the attention of one of them, someone who steals the future she had envisioned for herself. Alessio is the capo of the Camorra and a beast in his own right, making his word law. After his parents' murder and the fire that scarred part of his face, he needs to form the right alliances to strengthen himself with everything necessary to go to war against the Russians who seek to seize his territory. In pursuit of this, he strikes a deal with the Yakuza, one that results in him being married to one of the oyabun's daughters—a man who aims to deceive him. After extracting what he needs from Alessio, the oyabun plans to teach him a lesson by using his own daughter. Neither of them was prepared for what lay ahead.

A mysterious curse struck the Werewolf Kingdom, causing every female to lose her wolf and become unable to bear children. The kingdom soon fell into chaos and endless wars. But an ancient prophecy foretold the rise of a girl with crimson eyes—a girl destined to break the curse and change the fate of the entire kingdom. As all the packs desperately search for the Chosen One, Anastasia finds herself facing a destiny she never imagined after becoming a slave to the Werewolf King, the very man who ordered the destruction of her pack and the murder of her entire family. Torn between vengeance and the secrets that slowly unravel around her, Anastasia discovers that her fate is far more important than she ever believed, and that she may not be an ordinary girl at all… She may be The Chosen One.

Amelia Thorne thought she'd missed her chance at finding a mate. Now 20 was 2 years over the usual mating time. She'd resigned herself to finding someone nice to marry... or living the life of a spinster. But when the Kings sons are all looking for a bride a contest is created... 50 girls from all over the country aged between 20 and 30 would be called to the castle and made to compete for one of the prince's. Desperate not to live the life of a princess, Amelia doesn't apply, but her family had other ideas. Part of the contest, Amelia instantly caught the eyes of all 3 prince's... but who will she choose? if any of them?

One girl. One chance. One royal destiny. When Everleigh is chosen in a mysterious lottery to attend the kingdom’s princess school, her life is thrown into a world of power, intrigue, and hidden agendas. Among rival candidates who will stop at nothing to see her fail, and a childhood friend who harbors a dangerous secret, Everleigh must navigate a web of secrets, ambition, and unexpected love. As the royal ball approaches and destinies are revealed, Everleigh will discover that some choices can change everything—and that the greatest gamble may be trusting her heart.

My older sister Seraphina had always been the center of attention in New York's Upper East Side. Everyone worshiped her, protected her. At the Montgomery charity gala, my father asked we to choose our future husband in front of every powerful family in New York. Seraphina smiled and generously let me choose first. But this time, I said no. In my past life, I truly thought she cared about me. I followed her suggestion and married Declan Thorne, a man whose immune system had failed after a car crash. He had been confined to a wheelchair for years, and people whispered that he was worthless. I surrendered my place in the family and became his nurse, his support, the only thing keeping him from complete loneliness. But no matter how hard I tried, I could never reach his heart. Then, at Seraphina’s gender reveal party, Declan stood up from his wheelchair in front of everyone. "Brielle,I felt nothing for you. You were just a way for me to get closer to Sera." The silence lasted only a second before the room turned on me. Every whisper, every stare, every hidden laugh made me feel like the biggest fool in New York. That night, I rushed out of the party and drove away before anyone could see me break down. On the bridge, my hands shook so badly that the car spun out of control and crashed through the railing. I made ninety-nine calls before the river swallowed the car completely, and every single one went unanswered. Three days later, they found me trapped beneath the water, already suffocated in the wreckage. Then I opened my eyes, and I was back at the gala where my father had planned to announce our engagements. This time, I picked no one.

Why choose just one when she can have them all? Cassius is strong and bold... Jate is passionate and loyal... Reeve is mysterious and brave... And then there’s Eliason, whom she’s loved for as long as she can remember. How can Kit possibly select just one? Princess Katrinetta will be queen of Yewforia one day. At the age of 21, she will embark upon her Choosing, a time when Representatives from every realm will travel to Castle Wrenbrook to prove to the princess they are worthy of her love. But as Kit gets to know the men, she realizes it will be impossible for her to only choose one of them to rule Yewforia with her. Katrinetta's mother, Queen Rona, is anything but kind. It seems she wants to control the princess, including who she keeps and who she sends home. However, the further into her Choosing Katrinetta proceeds, the more obvious it becomes it isn't just her Choosing the queen wishes to control. Along with the men she's grown to love, Katrinetta devises a plan that will not only let her keep all of the men she's chosen but gain the throne as well. Will she successfully take the crown and claim all seven of the men she wishes to be with? This is a reverse harem romance full of steamy bedroom scenes and for mature audiences only.