What Are The Origins Of The Knight Bowing To The Queen Tradition?

In this gripping werewolf tale, Gwen finds herself heartbroken after her lover chooses someone else as his Luna. Seeking solace in a bar, she has a one-night stand with a human, only to discover she's pregnant with his child. As the child's powers pose a threat to the supernatural world, Gwen must team up with the child's father, a warlock, to protect their family and prevent a dangerous prophecy from coming true. Amidst the chaos, their relationship blossoms, but can their love survive the pressures of their new reality?

Being an Alpha’s daughter should be amazing, rewarding even. After all, the werewolf society looks up to, admires, and even loves their reigning Alpha’s. Hierarchy was how the werewolves lived and died, it was what they breathed for. But Samarah Lynxmoon has had no such appreciation as the eldest child from the alpha of Moonriver, Paladin Lynxmoon. When she finally became of age and found her mate, her perfect love story began, or so she thought. After almost a year into their relationship he turned back to Aleah Gray, his high school sweetheart. What he didn’t know, was that the mate who left him behind would alter the very core of what it means to be a successful were without hierarchy. That she would bend the rules to her own favor and change the very nature of being a werewolf, toppling werewolf society in a big way. And her help? A young future alpha to be who is sought after like royalty. Will he regret his actions? Will she ever forgive him for his indiscretion? Will her parents ever acknowledge her as more than a thorn in their side?

Princess Aurelia Valeon was never believed to be destined for the crown. However, with the abdication of her brother in favor of love, she was dragged back into the palace to fulfill a role she had never asked for. One night before heading back home, Aurelia made an impulsive decision with a stranger, never expecting to see him again- until he showed up at the palace as her appointed new personal knight, Cassian Draven. Their secret connection develops into a perilous affair that threatens to ruin Aurelia's reign. The royal council wants to marry her off to a nobleman they consider controllable-Lord Alistair Morcant wants to be powerful; Alistair's sister, Clara, however, is ready to spy, dig, and expose anything for it. When Clara clandestinely acquires proof of Aurelia's illicit affair, the ensuing scandal shakes the foundation of the kingdom. Cassian is accused, Aurelia's very throne is endangered, and she realizes that everyone is watching her every move. Right when everything seems to fall apart, Cassian's secret is discovered. He happens to be a lost son of a foreign king who has been hidden since childhood. That royal blood instantly changes the rules and Aurelia decides to use all her might to strike back. Power changes. Enemies are forged. Allegiances are forgotten. And a queen must truly discover what she is ready to risk for her true love.

Anna was raised in the foster care system after her parents, Alpha Eric and Luna Sarah, were killed when she was just 4 years old. It isn't until she's a teenager that she learns her true identity, an heiress.

There can be no victory to decide who is right or wrong. There can be no throne. The bonds that matter most will never cease being challenged. For newly-made Alpha Rayla and her Pack, struggling to find order in the wake of treachery and disaster, conflict looms ahead. Most of the males have gone, led by the power-hungry and vicious ex-Alpha. Even with the pack's loyalty behind her, strong Rayla struggles to pick up the pieces and ready herself for the vengeance she knows is coming. But the mightiest plans of both sides are thrown into confusion when a strange captive is found, a starved and seemingly helpless young man. Abandoned by the males as junk, Rayla sees something inside of him that no one else did. Something that speaks of power, of passion, of courage. A worthy Alpha. A worthy Mate. Fearful of the future and simply trying to live every day by their values, Rayla and her young new friend will set an example that transforms her pack, and all they meet, into something never before seen by Shifters or Humans alike. When tested, will their bonds be enough? There can be no victory...

I marry Mason Longbright, my savior, at 24. For five years, Mason's erectile dysfunction and bipolar disorder keep us from ever sleeping together. He can't satisfy me when I want him, so he uses toys on me instead. But during his manic episodes, his touch turns into torment, leaving me bruised and broken. On my birthday night, I catch Mason in bed with another woman. Skin against skin, Mason drives into Amy Becker with a rough, ravenous urgency, his desire consuming her like a starving beast. Our friends and family are shocked, but no one is more devastated than I am. And when Mason keeps choosing Amy over me at home, I finally decide to let him go. I always thought his condition kept him from loving me, but it turns out he simply can't get it up with me at all. I book a plane ticket and instruct my lawyer to deliver the divorce papers. I am determined to leave him. To my surprise, Mason comes looking for me and falls to his knees, begging for forgiveness. But this time, I choose to treat myself better.