A Queen Among Snakes
*Book 2*
Mei Liu learned suffering from an early age. After experiencing great loss, she spent years enduring abuse at the hands of a sadistic pack of wolves, while hiding her identity. All until the day she was saved by her fated soulmate arriving at her doorstep.
Mei was finally free, loved and accepted, with her happily ever after on the horizon. But an unknown enemy has been searching for her and once he finds her he has no intentions of letting her go. Dark secrets will be revealed, and she will be pushed beyond her limits.
Can she rise up and fight back and become the strong woman she was destined to be? Or will it all be too much for her to handle?
A Queen Among Snakes is the second book in the Queen Among series. Each story is set up in the previous book, so reading the books in order is recommended. Here are the books in the series:
A Queen Among Alphas - Book 1
Bite-Size Luna - A Queen Among Alphas Prequel
A Queen Among Snakes - Book 2
Runaway Empress - A Queen Among Snakes Prequel
A Queen Among Blood - Book 3
Whole Again - A Queen Among Alpha's spin-off
A Queen Among Darkness - Book 4
Dark Invocation - A Queen Among Darkness spin-off
A Queen Among Tides - Book 5
Valor, Virtue, and Verve - A Queen Among Tides Prequel Spin-off
A Queen Among Gods - Book 6
A Queen Among Tempests - Book 7
I Confessed to My Boss During a Plane Crash
A business trip took an unexpected turn when our plane ran into disaster. While everyone else was penning their last words, I, an orphan with nothing to lose, decided to have a little fun with my miserly boss.
“Boss, let’s keep this short—I like you.”
“I really, really like you.”
“Boss, this is a final goodbye.”
Just when all hope seemed lost, the captain pulled off a miracle with his years of experience, saving us from the brink of catastrophe.
By the time we landed safely, I was still in a daze until I saw my boss, eyes bloodshot, storming toward me, flanked by a wall of black-suited bodyguards.
ON A DARE
Vega Romeo is the live life, screw the rest type of girl. she is pretty content to just go with the flow until she is dared by her best friend to join in on a bet to make Zach Dante hers. Vega sees Zach Dante as a playboy with no feelings and so she agrees to play him.
Vega would do anything to win, even if it meant hurting the one she's come to love.
Competing against the other girls is not a walk in the park but Vega had already invested a lot to stop. Except lying came with consequences. And those consequences are more than she expected. But what happens in the past stays in the past right?
That might be what Vega thinks, but it is not the same for Zach who bore most of the burn of the scandal. With bitterness In his heart, Zach bids his time in plotting his revenge and after five years, he's back. He's back and he wants nothing more than to destroy the woman who shattered his heart.
Delivery On A Mattress
Cess Toads
The people in Saka mountain had a unique garbage disposal— they threw trashes on a cliff!
When Lindy, a ten-year-old girl fell on that cliff, she found herself in an unfamiliar house and surroundings. She's in the wild! There, she would encounter a handsome boy named Gus, beast spirits, and suspicious village elders.
They will uncover the secrets of Kahuyan village, or so they thought. But before they know it, Lin's timer was up. She has to return to where she belongs.
Years passed after she left the mysterious village, the fates will entangle them again. Gus and Lin will finish what they've started. And they will not stop until they find the answer this time.
With untold stories only they knew, they got closer than ever. Confused with their newly found affection, they began to examine the emotions they felt.
Their hearts won't beat faster when they're together.
They never got jealous towards another person.
If butterflies in the stomach really does exist, theirs' were still caterpillars.
Aren’t those the basic feelings for romance?
All they know is that they're at peace with each other's company. And they'd do anything to keep that peace for a very long time.
A Love on Paper
I've finally gotten my wish after loving Christopher Lausten for four years. However, that's when his true love returns…
Married On A Whim
Quintel
Amelia was engaged to be married to billionaire Edward Langston until she caught him cheating with her best friend a night before their wedding.
Devastated, she turned to alcohol only to end up in the bed of another billionaire Nathaniel Brooke. Remembering the condition of marriage before she takes over the family business. She resolves to enter a contract marriage with Nathaniel.
What will happen when she starts to have feelings for Nathaniel?
Will she confess them to him or abide by the ‘no falling in love’rule of the contract?
A LUNA ON CONTRACT
Poetic_Glows
*****
“Just get it over with. Reject her. Your parents are waiting”
My knees buckled, my legs threatening to give way, Tears blurred my vision but I kept shaking my head at him. I’m willing to forget this ever happened and move on, if he won’t reject me.
“A-Alex -A-Alex, you won’t do that to me, right?!” I stuttered whispering the last part, he chuckled, Low and cruel, he closed the distance between us in two long strides, towering over me. His eyes sharp and cold.
“Why?!” He snorted staring down at me intimidatingly.
“You actually thought you’ll be my Luna?!”
“You don’t even have a wolf!” he added his eyes depicting clear irritation. I couldn't stop the tears now-they flowed freely, hot streaks running down my cheeks.
Alex's smirk deepened as he leaned down, so close I could feel his breath on my face.
"I was bored," he said softly, his words dripping with mockery. "And you? You were easy."
“And you know what?” He grinned, his breath warm against my skin. “I’ve always wondered what you'd taste like.” His lips brushed my ear.
“What do mere humans taste like?”
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After being painfully rejected by her mate in public. Scarlett thinks it’s best to leave her pack and start all over else where. What becomes her fate when she ventures into WILLOW BROOKE the forbidden pack?!
TAKE A CHANCE ON ME
All you need is love and trust to break a bad boy and change him.
Isabelle -Belle - Baldwin is a sweet innocent girl who is trying to do the right thing by staying near her ill father and take care of him. In doing so, she puts herself aside.
Shawn Grayson is gorgeous but arrogant as hell and he is becoming the nightmare that will bother Belle's every dream at night and every single minute during the day.
Is it possible for them to live together a love story? Well, if you want to find out, you should start reading this novel.
You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect—you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break—her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze, and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there.
Served on a Platter
Winona
I applied for a popular online job as a personal chef.
I thought I'd be cooking simple, home-style meals, but I quickly found myself trapped in a world of surprises. The food they were craving was me, served on a platter.
The wealthy women were looking for excitement, torturing me night after night.
But what they didn't realize was, the real thrill came when the dogs turned on each other.
Moving On from a Cheater
Iris Glover and Stanley Stein shared seven years together—three of dating and four of marriage. Their relationship unraveled when Stanley chose to believe the homewrecker and prosecuted Iris in court himself. The question, "Do you plead guilty?" shattered Iris' heart. She fought fiercely in court, proved her innocence, and exposed the homewrecker's true nature. Upon her acquittal, she told Stanley, "Let's get a divorce." He replied, "Don't you regret it, Iris," believing she was merely throwing a tantrum.
When they crossed paths again, Stanley asked, "Have you come to reconcile?" Iris retorted, "Being so delusional is an illness; seek help." Every time she got mad, she always went back to him once she calmed down, but not this time. It wasn't until Iris emerged as a successful lawyer standing opposite him in court that Stanley realized she had changed; she no longer belonged to him.
In a moment of desperation, he pleaded, "Iris, I still love you. Please come back to me." Iris, now strong and resolute, replied, "The reason I improved myself is thanks to you, not for you. Mr. Stein, please step aside; don't stand in my way."
Leaving on a Summer's Day
"Ms. Longstaff, are you saying the wedding will proceed as planned, but the bride will be replaced with someone else? Is that correct?"
Faced with the staff member's puzzled expression, Heather Longstaff nodded without hesitation.
"Yes, the wedding will take place in two weeks as scheduled. I'll deliver the revised materials to you in the next few days."
"Understood. Should I inform Mr. Bennett about—"
"There's no need!"
Heather cut the other person off, her voice sharp with emotion. Noticing the startled look on the staff member's face, she quickly composed herself and explained, "He's busy. All wedding-related matters should come directly to me from now on."
This wedding was meant to be her final gift to Mitchell. And like any gift, it had to remain a surprise until the very last moment.
LOVE ON A LUXURY BUS
Ella Moore is 20 year girl running away from her family after a homicide. She collides in a luxury bus with Trevor K, a 27 year old software engineer who seems somewhat interested in her affairs. Through his incessant questions, witty expressions and antics, the reclusive Ella finds herself doing the unusual : bonding with this strange man in the most annoying way. Is this quick familiarity out of loneliness or an admiration based on affection, benevolence and common interest?
Love on a Luxury bus brings to you the tale of heartache, family and relationships. The romantic story unfolds in a journey. This literal adventure will arouse feelings of love, sadness and empathy.
Loving On A Borrowed Time
Lucy an office assistant is in a secret relationship with a boss. The boss is engaged to someone else but Lucy is pushing her way to the boss's heart and they found each other in a sticky situation.
Take a Chance on Me
Plot; They are two very unlikely people who happen to meet each other. Noah is a football quarterback and his first championships are coming up in a couple weeks, so are the tests to determine whether or not they’re passing to the next grade. Sophie is an A+ Goody two shoes who has been wanting to be an author when she gets out of school. Noah comes to Sophie on the low for help after he finds out his scholarship is riding on how well his grades do. Sophie goes through a bit of a hardship and she finds the person she least expects at her side before anyone else.
Noah isn't just the ‘popular cute boy’ of the school, there’s more to him than meets the eye.
Stolen Heart: A Marriage on Paper
Tyler Zimmerman had only 36 hours left to get married. Otherwise, his father’s business empire will be reduced to nothing by his step mother. However, his father added a stipulation in his will that he can marry anyone except Sophia.
General Max came up with a solution, under the guise of marriage they're going to hit two birds with one stone.
Protecting Jade to carry out her mission without being suspected as their informant and satisfying the conditions of his father's will to obtain his inheritance.
Despite himself he married Jade Leitner, the expert hacker who wanted to avenge the death of her parents.
But along their mission, an unexpected thing happened….
"What have I done to deserve this? What was my crime that you're punishing me for?" Jade eyed him, seeking an answer.
"You left and robbed me."
Jade's eyes grew wide in shock. "No, I didn't take anything from you, you must be wrong."
With a smirk he said, "I'm an honest man and wouldn't fabricate a story."
"What did I steal from you?" Jade shook her head, trying to make sense of what he was saying.
"You stole my heart," Tyler bared his heart to her without holding back.
Finding his confession ridiculous, Jade let out a humorless chuckle. "You made a mistake, Sophia is the real culprit."
"I'm certain, you are the thief who stole my heart," Tyler insisted.
"If you say so, I'm giving your heart back," Jade was stone-faced, her voice edged with scorn.
"Don't give it back, I'll steal your heart and we'll get even," he said and reached out to caress her face but Jade dodged his touch.
"You have nothing to steal from me anymore as I don't have my heart with me. I have given it away," Jade said emotionlessly.
Put a Spotlight On Me
Yue Aren
Elena Halloway. Perfect by all means, be it in looks, virtues and talent. Unrivalled by all, she was happy. She had accomplished her dream, stood at the top of the entertainment world and was loved by all.
But soon, that all came crashing down.
"Why...? Did I do something wrong? Am I the reason for all of this?"
Driven by despair, she couldn't help but sink to the floor.
"Why? Did I ask for any of this? Why me of all people?"
"Why? That's a question you should ask yourself."
And with that, he left.
That was the very moment she realised, the world put on a facade. Deceiving themselves and her as well.
In the face of the accident, she was left with nothing but trauma and pain. Thrown away like a broken doll, she was left to be played with by fate. Twisting and contorting her limbs, hung on a string. She was powerless.
They were all slave to fate.
But when fate decided to give her a saving grace, she decided to make the best of it. After all, who could've imagined that she would be able to achieve redemption?
A Love Built on Deception
To save Zander Lewis, I lost the ability to walk. As a result, my dream of dancing was shattered forever. Yet, Zander went on to marry Jenna Walsh—the same woman who stole my spot in the dance program. The betrayal cut so deep that I suffered from severe depression.
That was when Jenna's uncle in name, Sean Walsh, appeared and pulled me out of the darkness. He stayed by my side for a long time, helping me heal and even working tirelessly to treat my legs.
Just when I thought I could stand on my own again, I discovered the awful truth—it had all been part of his and Zander's plan. They never wanted me to reclaim my place; they wanted to ensure Jenna's glory remained untouched. They were even planning to use the same ruthless methods to make sure I could never walk again.
My heart shattered as I watched them, two despicable men plotting everything for Jenna's sake. At that moment, I gave up on love completely.
I did not scream or cry. I simply played along, letting them believe I was still trapped in their game. When I finally broke free from that deceitful marriage, he came after me, begging in tears for another chance.
Independence Is a Good Look On Her
After six years together, Hansel Johnson comes to Miranda Sutton with an arm around his new lover and tells her he wants to break up.
Miranda doesn't kick up a fuss. She packs her things, takes the exorbitant sum of money he gives her as compensation, and moves out without hesitation.
Hansel's friends make bets on how long Miranda can stick it out this time—everyone in Jandersville knows that Miranda is madly in love with Hansel, after all. She loves him so much that she can cast aside her pride, dignity, and temper. They're sure she'll come begging for him to take her back in three days, at most.
But when three days come and go… Hansel's the first to lose his composure. It's his first time giving in to Miranda. He calls her and says, "Have you had enough of this nonsense? If you have, you'd better come back."
Unfortunately for him, he only hears a man chuckle on the other end of the line. "It's too late to change something once it's done, Mr. Johnson. There isn't anything in this world that can turn back time."
"I'm looking for Miranda. Pass the phone to her!" Hansel snaps.
"Sorry, but my girlfriend's too tired. She's just fallen asleep."
Love on Fire with a Billionaire
Aurora is a twenty-year-old young woman currently studying journalism. What sets her apart from others is her exuberant joy, audacity, and frankness, known for not mincing her words.
She is in search of a polite, caring, and loving man, just like Alexander, a college colleague for whom she harbors a platonic passion. However, as she often says, "Life loves to play tricks on me," her path crosses with that of Tristan Callahan, the ruthless and sadistic president of one of the top accounting firms in New York.
Despite Aurora being a modest girl, lacking expensive material possessions, she holds something extremely valuable to Tristan: her virginity. He is desperate to obtain it, but Aurora is not willing to easily give in.
Meet Me on a Moonlit Night
Tatiana Hatun
Qamaria "Aria" Martin has everything every girl would want in high school life. She is ready to face any challenges college life will throw on her way, but one night changes everything for her. She thought monsters were just myths used to scare them when they were kids, not until she discovered she is one of them. Would she be able to overcome the changes in her life she never thought would happen? Or will she let it consume her?
Leo Hunter had always been aware of the prophecy revealed when he was still a kid. That one day, he will meet Aria again, they will lead their pack together, and will take back their home – Crescent Hill. But then he discovered that in fulfilling their destiny, one of them has to die. Is he going to be selfish and run away with Aria? Or is he going to sacrifice himself for his beloved and their pack?
Matt Hunter a responsible Alpha and reliable brother. He is willing to do everything for his brother and their pack. Ruthless and is willing to sacrifice everything for his brother and their pack. But things got complicated when he fell in love with his brother’s girl. Would he be able to find a loophole in the prophecy to save the love of his life and his only brother? Is romance heavier than brotherhood? Duty, love, or family; which would he choose?