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Rose Angles was minding her business in the secret shifter town, Mayes Grove. Her father, Russell Angles, the town’s Peacekeeper, and the feared Alpha of the Hollow Wood Pack, lives by his reputation and his daughter was an enormous embarrassment to him. If he could he’d never had her. Rose plans to leave are going just fine, until rumours of a rogue pack coming to town and they were causing quite a stir with their plans to settle there. When she met their alpha, a wolf she suddenly wants to climb like a tree. He’s the one, and all her plans go out the window. Rose’s instincts are in overdrive as her father goes to war with her fated mate. Tyler Randell, Alpha of the Shadow Pack, just delisted from the military along with his pack. He’s back in the town where he was driven from as a pup. Where he watched his parents murdered for control of his pack. The Hollow Wood Pack is rightfully his and he’s returned to reclaim it. Ty’s got plans to steal the pack from Russell Angles with little to no bloodshed. Mayes Grove is in for a shake up, and Rose Angles is the linchpin. Can Rose find a better life? Will there be war between the Hollow Wood and Shadow Packs? Can the troubled town of Mayes Grove survive the violence? What are Ty’s plans for the enticing Rose? Welcome to Mayes Grove, hunker down and mind your manners at all times. The fur’s flying and claws are slashing. And that’s just in the bedroom.

128 Chapters

Married to the Maniac Don

"Before anything, before you allow your inner thoughts to go on an overdrive, know that I love you. I love you so fucking much and I don't care who you currently are, Serena or Rosalia doesn't matter to me, it's just a name. But what I do know is that you are mine and under no circumstances would I do anything to hurt you" ** Rosalia had thought her biggest problem was how to secure a new job after losing her current one, and avoiding the ex convict who seemed to be out to get her. But she wasn't prepared for the sudden intrusion of a certain man who claimed to be her husband! Husband? She didn't even know him!. Worst of all, they already had a daughter who looked exactly like her! Rosalia was thrown into a state of confusion where everything seemed to belong to her but not at the same time. She was determined to find out what had happened to her in the past and how to fix the present which seemed already damaged.

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The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Madelyn Jent died on her wedding anniversary. She had been married to Zach Jardin for eight years, compromising for the better part of her life. However, she ended up being kicked out of the house.After the painful divorce, Madelyn was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Despite her deteriorating health, she clung to life in the hospital, hoping that Zach would visit her one last time.As Valentine's Day arrived, heavy snow fell outside. Yet, Zach failed to make an appearance, leaving Madelyn with a deep sense of regret. "Zach Jardin... If I could start over, I would never fall in love with you again!"Miraculously, Madelyn found herself reborn to the time when she was eighteen. Fueled by the desire to avoid repeating the same mistakes, she made a solemn vow to distance herself from everything related to Zach.But fate seemed determined to test her resolve. Just as she sought to escape the shadows of her past, the same man, Zach, emerged with an intimidating aura, gradually approaching her step by step. His voice, reminiscent of a devil's melody, echoed through the hallway as he declared, "Madelyn, I'll take care of you for the rest of your life..."

8.8

1328 Chapters

Beyond Beta's Rejection

“I Colton Stokes reject you Harper Kirby as my mate” When Harper's fated mate, and future beta of her pack cruelly rejects her on her 18th birthday, before mysteriously changing his mind, she must decide if she is willing to risk her wolf to accept his rejection and truly break the fated bond. It is only when she flees her pack, leaving her family and friends behind, does she think that she is finally safe from the terrible events. But fate has other ideas, and ten years later Harper finds herself back in her old pack as an Elite Warrior for the Supernatural Council, to investigate the new invading Alpha with a reputation for being stone cold and ruthless. And her former mate, now Beta of the pack, is determined to get her back. Things are only further complicated when she discovers the new Alpha is her second chance mate. Can Harper investigate her new Alpha mate? And what does the Beta know that makes him so hell bent on taking Harper all for himself? Devastating betrayals and deep rooted secrets that rock Harper's world and challenge her belief in who she really is, are revealed in the first book in the Divine Order Series.

9.7

86 Chapters

Pursuing My Ex-Wife Isn't Easy

Six years ago, she was framed by her wicked sister and was abandoned by her then husband while she was pregnant.Six years later, she started anew with a different identity. Oddly, the same man who abandoned her in the past had not stopped pestering her at her front door.“Miss Gibson, what’s your relationship with Mister Lynch?”She smiled and answered nonchalantly, “I don’t know him.”“But sources say that you were once married.”She answered as she tucked her hair, “Those are rumors. I’m not blind, you see.”That day, she was pinned on the wall the moment she stepped in her door.Her three babies cheered, “Daddy said mommy’s eyes are bad! Daddy says he’ll fix it for mommy!”She wailed, “Please let me go, darling!”

8.1

3094 Chapters

The Billionaires Heirs Series

Ashley Black thought she had it all. The perfect marriage and the perfect husband until one night he came home breaking her heart into a million pieces. "You will walk out of this marriage as you came into it, with only your clothes. You won't get sent nor will you get a house or a car. Sign them and get lost." I fight back the tears as I signed the papers and when I look at him I almost gasp as I saw the hate he has as he look at me. "The day you realize you made a mistake it will be too late," I tell him emotionless as I walked to the door just as I was about to step out I feel someone grabbing my arm hard making me whimper, "Why would I want someone as disgusting, ugly as you again? I'm glad I finally got rid of you why would I want to come running back to you Ash?" I feel my heart shattered into a million pieces as I hear him say those hurtful words. Ashley left the house heartbroken and pregnant after he chased her away. Five years later Adrian realized the mistake he made back then but the question is will Ashley forgive him? Find out what will happen between Ashley and Adrian in this romance.

9.2

537 Chapters

How Can Overdrive And Kobo Recommendations Be Customized?

3 Answers2025-09-07 04:31:06

Man, I geek out over this stuff—so here’s how I tweak recommendations on 'OverDrive' (and its app 'Libby') and 'Kobo' to actually get stuff I want instead of a random mishmash.

Start with signals: what you borrow, hold, sample, and rate matters. On 'Libby' I deliberately borrow a few short titles in the genres I like, sample a chapter or two, and give quick star ratings when I finish (or DNF). That reading history trains the algorithm. I also use tags and the tags/shelf features to group books by mood—like 'cozy', 'hard sci-fi', or 'historical'—so when I search later the filters lean toward those preferences. The wishlist/favorites are gold: save books you actually want and the app will nudge similar picks. If your library has a 'Recommend to Library' or staff picks area, contribute suggestions; libraries curate collections and that affects what shows up.

For 'Kobo' I focus on the account preferences and on-device behavior. I follow authors I love, add purchased or library books to specific collections, and rate/review to send stronger signals. On my Kobo app and reader I turn on sync so all devices share my activity, and I trim genres in account settings if something keeps sneaking in. Finally, don’t be shy about using curated lists—staff picks, genre collections, and editorials—because those human-curated lists sometimes override cold algorithmic choices. Little tweaks add up: consistent borrowing, tagging, rating, and following will seriously sharpen what pops up on your home screen. I find it takes a week or two of deliberate actions to notice the change, but when it kicks in, it feels like the library learned my taste.

What Formats Does Overdrive Kobo Support?

4 Answers2025-09-06 00:36:27

Okay, here's the short, practical rundown I usually give my friends when they ask how to get library books onto a Kobo.

Kobo works best with EPUB files — that's the sweet spot. OverDrive loans for eBooks are normally delivered as EPUB (including EPUB3 features like fixed layout for picture books) or PDF. Most of the time those files are wrapped in Adobe DRM, and Kobo's built-in OverDrive integration handles that automatically so you don't need to fuss with extra software.

For audiobooks, OverDrive/libby typically streams or downloads MP3-format audiobooks. Whether you can play those on a Kobo depends on the model: newer Kobos with Bluetooth or explicit audiobook support will play MP3s, but many e-ink readers are focused on reading rather than listening, so people often use the Libby/Kobo apps on phones/tablets for audio. Finally, you can also sideload EPUBs/PDFs to Kobo if you prefer to manage files yourself (or use Adobe Digital Editions in edge cases).

If you want the quickest route: borrow via the Kobo OverDrive integration and it’ll give you EPUB/PDF with the DRM handled for you — smoothest experience.

Why Are My Holds Missing In Overdrive Kobo?

4 Answers2025-09-06 06:51:08

Okay, this drove me nuts for a while too, so I'll walk through what usually hides those missing holds and what I do when my Kobo and OverDrive refuse to be friends.

First, check the obvious: are you signed into the same library card/account everywhere? I once had holds vanish because I was logged into a different branch’s account on my phone. Go to the OverDrive website (or the library’s OverDrive page) and look at the 'Holds' shelf — if they show up there but not on the device, it’s a sync/auth problem. On a Kobo eReader you often need to sync the device, and sometimes re-authorize the library in Settings. Missing holds can also mean the library canceled them (expired card, max holds reached, or publisher pulled the title). Libraries sometimes auto-cancel if you don’t claim a title quickly when it becomes available.

If they’re gone from OverDrive’s web page too, contact your library: cards can be blocked or expired, or the title may have been removed by the publisher. If they exist on the web but not on the Kobo, I remove the library and re-add it, then sync. Firmware updates or using the 'Libby' app vs built-in OverDrive can also cause confusion — try borrowing in the app and see if the loan transfers. Worst case, ask the librarian to check the hold record; they can usually tell you why a hold disappeared. That little detective work usually brings mine back to the right shelf.

Can I Read Audiobooks On Overdrive Kobo?

4 Answers2025-09-06 08:28:05

Oh, I’ve dug into this a few times while juggling library loans and my Kobo habit, so here’s the practical scoop. Most Kobo eReaders have built-in integration for borrowing library ebooks (that used to be OverDrive integration and now libraries often use Libby), but when it comes to audiobooks it’s different. Library audiobooks borrowed through Libby/OverDrive are meant to be played in the Libby app (or OverDrive app), so you can listen on your phone, tablet, or computer. The typical Kobo eInk readers don’t have the app support or the audio playback features required for those library audiobooks.

If you want audiobooks on a Kobo device, the reliable path is either using the Kobo app on your phone or tablet (where you can listen to audiobooks you’ve bought through Kobo), or playing library audiobooks in Libby on a mobile device and pairing that device with Bluetooth headphones or a speaker. In short: borrowing library audiobooks is easy, but you’ll usually listen on Libby or the Kobo mobile app rather than directly on a standard Kobo eReader.

How Do I Update Firmware For Overdrive Kobo?

4 Answers2025-09-06 14:38:41

Okay, so here’s how I usually handle firmware updates on my Kobo with OverDrive built-in — and I say this from more than a few late-night fixes when a loan wouldn’t download. First, make sure your reader is charged (I like over 50% before starting) and connected to Wi‑Fi. On the device go to Settings > Device Information and tap 'Check for Updates' (or the equivalent update option on your model). Kobo pushes most updates over the air, so if you’re online and registered to your Kobo account, it should fetch anything available.

If nothing shows up, try a soft restart: hold the power briefly or use the restart option in Settings, then check again. When OTA fails repeatedly, I plug the Kobo into my computer and open 'Kobo Desktop' — sometimes the desktop app nudges the device to install updates it missed. Another reliable trick that saved me once: download the official update package from Kobo’s support site (they supply an 'update.zip'), copy it to the root of the device (not in a folder), safely eject, then restart the reader so it detects the package and installs.

Worst-case scenario: deregister the device, back everything up by syncing your library, then re-register after a factory reset. That’ll wipe local settings but usually clears whatever stuck the update. If OverDrive-specific features still misbehave after updating, check your library card settings in the OverDrive section and contact Kobo or your library — sometimes the issue is on the library’s side rather than the reader itself. I’ve found patience and a careful sequence of these steps get the firmware updated almost every time.

How Do I Return Loans On Overdrive Kobo?

4 Answers2025-09-06 04:55:28

I get a little giddy helping people clear up library loans — here's the straightforward way I return things on a Kobo that uses OverDrive.

On the Kobo itself, make sure you're connected to Wi‑Fi and synced. Open the library section (sometimes labeled 'My Books' or just 'Library'), find the borrowed title, tap it so the details view opens, and look for a 'Return' or 'Return Title' option. Tap that and confirm. If the book is an audiobook and shows playback controls instead, tap the three-dot menu or the book cover and you'll usually see a 'Return' choice there as well. Once returned, the Kobo will remove the book from your device and free the hold on the library side.

If that doesn't work, go to the library's OverDrive site or the OverDrive/Libby website, log in with your library card, open 'Loans' or 'Shelf', and choose 'Return' next to the title. For older workflows where you used Adobe Digital Editions to transfer an EPUB/PDF, open ADE on your computer, select the borrowed item and click 'Return Borrowed Item' so the library sees it as returned. Also remember that everything automatically returns on the due date, so manual returns are only needed if you want the book back on the shelf sooner. If problems persist, update your Kobo firmware, sign out and back into your library account, or contact your library — sometimes holds and account issues live on their end. Hope that clears it up and you can grab the next read fast!

How Can I Find New Releases In Overdrive Kobo?

4 Answers2025-09-06 08:28:52

My bookshelf is always thirsty for new stuff, so finding new releases on an OverDrive-linked Kobo is something I tinker with a lot and I’m happy to share what’s worked for me.

First, make sure your Kobo is online and linked to your library account: on many Kobos there’s a menu item like 'Borrow from Library' or 'Find a Library' under the store or More menu — tap that, add your library card, and sign in. Once you’re connected you can search directly on the device, but I usually open the library’s OverDrive collection in a browser or the Libby app because the filtering is nicer. On OverDrive/Libby use the search filters: set format to eBook, sort by 'Date Added' or 'Publication Date', or pick the 'New Releases' or 'Recently Added' collection if it exists.

If you spot a title you want but it’s checked out, put a hold — OverDrive will e-mail you (or Libby will notify) when it’s your turn, and the book can auto-checkout to your Kobo. Also try saving searches or using the library’s curated lists; some libraries create a 'New Releases' shelf that’s updated weekly. I find combining device browsing with the web/Libby gives the fastest way to spot fresh titles and snag them before the queue gets long.

Can Overdrive And Kobo Share The Same Ebook Library?

3 Answers2025-09-07 13:14:41

If you’ve ever stared at two apps on your phone and wondered whether OverDrive and Kobo can share the same ebook library, I’ve been down that rabbit hole and can tell you how it usually plays out. The short practical truth: yes, but only under certain conditions and with a few caveats.

On many Kobo e-readers (the Clara, Libra, Forma lines and some newer models) there’s built-in OverDrive integration. That means you can sign in with your library card from the Kobo itself, browse your library’s OverDrive catalog, borrow an ebook, and have it download straight to the device — seamless and lovely. If you prefer using the Libby or OverDrive app on your phone, some titles can be downloaded as EPUB and then transferred to Kobo, but here’s where DRM and format choices matter: some libraries only offer Kindle-formatted loans for certain titles, and those won’t work on Kobo. For EPUB files protected with Adobe DRM you’ll often need to authorize Adobe Digital Editions with an Adobe ID and then transfer the file to your Kobo via USB.

So when I want convenience, I use the Kobo’s OverDrive connection and it’s smooth: borrow, read, loan expires and vanishes automatically. When I want a little control (or my Kobo doesn’t support OverDrive), I use the OverDrive website + Adobe Digital Editions flow, or read in Libby on my phone. Keep in mind borrowed books are separate from books you buy from the Kobo store — purchases don’t sync into your library loans. Ultimately, they can share the same library content, but you’ll want to check format availability, DRM requirements, and whether your particular Kobo model supports built-in borrowing before expecting instant harmony.

Why Won'T My Device Connect To Overdrive Kobo?

4 Answers2025-09-06 11:52:47

Oh man, that used to drive me nuts — my Kobo refusing to talk to 'OverDrive' felt like a tiny betrayal every time. First thing I check is basics: Wi‑Fi actually connected, battery charged enough, and date/time set correctly (DRM hates wrong clocks). If your Kobo's firmware is old it may not show the built‑in library feature properly, so I update it before anything else.

Next, I peek at the loan format. Libraries often offer 'Kindle' files (which are Kindle‑only) and 'EPUB' or 'PDF' for devices like Kobo. If you grabbed the Kindle option by accident, the Kobo won't accept it. For older workflows where you download an .acsm file, you need to use 'Adobe Digital Editions' on a computer, authorize it with an Adobe ID, then transfer the book to the Kobo — that step trips me up more than anything.

If all of that checks out, I sign out of my Kobo account, restart the device, and sign back in; sometimes deauthorizing and reauthorizing OverDrive on the eReader fixes a stuck token. If nothing helps, I contact my library (they can see holds/blocks) and check 'OverDrive' status online — occasionally the service or the library's side is the culprit. After those rounds I'm usually reading again.

How To Get Library Ebooks On Kobo From OverDrive?

3 Answers2025-07-31 00:49:12

I recently figured out how to borrow library ebooks on my Kobo using OverDrive, and it’s a game-changer for my reading habits. First, you need a library card from a participating library that supports OverDrive. Once you have that, log into your OverDrive account via the Libby app or OverDrive website, search for the ebook you want, and borrow it. On your Kobo eReader, go to 'More' > 'OverDrive' and sign in with the same OverDrive account. Your borrowed books should sync automatically. If they don’t, manually sync by going to 'Account' > 'Sync your Kobo account'. It’s seamless once set up, and I love having free access to so many titles.

One thing to note is that some libraries have waitlists for popular books, so I often place holds on multiple books at once. Also, make sure your Kobo is connected to Wi-Fi for the sync to work. The process is straightforward, but if you hit a snag, checking the OverDrive help section or your library’s website usually clears things up. I’ve saved so much money by borrowing instead of buying, and it’s eco-friendly too!