Afterschool Duty

The ancient flame never chooses wrong... until it chose me. Unseen. Forgotten. That's all I've ever been in the Crescent Pack, until the night the sacred flame marked me. Not to one Alpha... but to two. Maxim Blackwood, the fierce leader torn between duty and desire. Icarus Nightshadow, the cold strategist who hides more than he reveals. Rivals bound to me by fate. But what am I to them? As ancient secrets emerge and shadows close in, I find myself at the center of an ancient war. The truth is slipping through my fingers. And the deeper I fall, the more enemies emerge. Can I trust my comrades when they never wanted me?

Melanie Armando, a 22-year-old ray of sunshine with a haunted past she fought so hard to bury is thrusted into the cold world of the Alonzo family when her mother remarries. There, she meets Dante Alonzo—her icy, emotionally detached stepbrother who somehow manages to crack her facade. As Dante unburies the darkness she’s fought to forget, Melanie begins to unmask the trauma he’s buried beneath power and pride. Their bond grows, but so do the secrets threatening to pull them apart. Torn between duty, secrets, and the magnetic pull between them, they find it harder to stay away. But could their love really bloom where it’s forbidden?

BLURB: When Zara, a rogue, plots to attack a pack in vengeance for her fellow captured rogues and the ones that have died, she is tasked with the difficult duty of being the one to kill the Alpha of the pack. Her fate changes in the blink of an eye when she discovers that she is mated to Darius, the Alpha, who shows just how much he hates rogues like her. She soon realizes that she is also mated to Aeron—Darius’s brother, who is on bad terms with Darius. With a child on the way and a bounty on Zara’s head when she runs away while both Alphas clash to claim paternity over her child, will Zara manage to survive in the wild? And when things get even more complicated with a prophecy, how will Zara’s choice change the world of werewolves as we know it?

Lily Montgomery had always believed her life was marked by goodbyes. Her father, a mystery buried beneath lies. Her ex-fiancé, Matteo, who disappeared without explanation, shattering her heart and dreams. And now, her mother, taken by a cruel illness, leaving her completely alone. Returning to New York for the funeral, Lily—a failed writer struggling to rebuild her career—only hoped to close this painful chapter. But fate had other plans. Her father wasn’t dead as she had always believed—he was Luigi Romano, one of the most powerful mafia leaders in the city. And Matteo? The man who walked away without a trace belonged to that dark world… and now he was her future husband. Forced into marriage for her own safety, Lily finds herself trapped between betrayals, secrets, and a love that never truly died. As she fights to escape the mafia’s grasp and uncover the truth about her origins, a new dilemma arises: Did Matteo really betray her, or did he leave to protect her? And worse… will he do whatever it takes to win her back? In a game between past and present, between duty and desire, Lily must decide if she can still trust the man she once loved… or if he is just another lie in her life.

In a world where werewolves hide in plain sight, Lyra Blackthorn, a fierce and independent alpha’s daughter, is forced into an arranged mating with Kael Thornwyn, the ruthless heir of a rival pack—one responsible for the death of her brother. Their union is meant to end decades of bloodshed, but hatred burns hotter than peace. Despite their initial loathing, sparks ignite between them. Kael’s cold demeanor begins to crack, revealing a tormented soul haunted by a dark past. Lyra, torn between duty and vengeance, struggles with feelings she never expected to have for the man she swore to hate. Join the thrilling journey which will make you hold your breath.

For the love of my life, I gave up my life. For the man of my dreams, I lost sleep and for a never after future, I forsook my inheritance. Anna Bel Air owed her family the duty to serve, to earn a business degree and take over the family business as the CEO of Bel Air company. Then she met Marcus Sow, a man with big dreams but a steep pocket. Blinded by love and undivided devotion to her lover, she left home, left behind her family obligations and became one with him both in business and in the other room. The thin line between love and rage is blurred Marcus is faced a financial setback. He had to protect his precious wife and by doing so, he ended up making a deal with the devil. His first love, Monalisse Mayfair

Synopsis of The Last Straw of Love In the opulent world of high society, where power and wealth dominate every interaction, emotions are often a currency few can afford. Billionaire entrepreneur Alexander Cain is no stranger to calculated decisions. Cold, disciplined, and driven, he sees marriage as just another merger to secure his empire’s future. Enter Emilia Hart, a spirited but pragmatic artist from a struggling family, whose sense of duty outweighs her desire for freedom. Caught in the web of an arranged marriage orchestrated by their families, the two are into a relationship neither sought nor desired. At first, their worlds clash. Alexander’s demanding lifestyle and Emilia’s creative soul seem irreconcilable. He views her as a pawn in his greater plan; she sees him as the final chain in a life of obligations. But beneath their shared resentment lies an undeniable spark—a chemistry that defies logic. Slowly, as they navigate their shared existence, Alexander’s cold exterior begins to crack, revealing a man haunted by his past and desperate for connection. Meanwhile, Emilia discovers strength she never knew she had, standing firm against his control while uncovering the vulnerabilities he tries to hide. As love begins to bloom amidst the chaos, betrayal threatens to unravel everything. When secrets from Alexander’s ruthless business dealings come to light and Emilia’s trust is shattered, they must face the ultimate question: Is love worth the pain of risking it all? The Last Straw of Love is a rollercoaster of passion, heartbreak, and redemption—a journey through the complexities of love, where the final choice could mean everything or nothing at all. In a world where emotions are a luxury, can two souls from opposite worlds find a forever in each other?

Carly been a rejected and hopeless orphan, never knowing her true parents or lineage. Traded to the most dangerous and principled pack in Ramone, she accepted her fate as a homeless orphan after losing her parents at a tender age. Alone and struggling, Carly's life takes a dramatic turn when an unknown beast, Andrew, invades Tamine City, destroying packs and upending their lives. As Carly scales through this perilous new world, she encounters Terry, the stern and determined leader of the pack. Terry is a man of straight and direct principles, focused solely on protecting his people from the encroaching danger. Yet, beneath his tough exterior lies a heart burdened with the weight of leadership and an unspoken yearning for connection. Terry is torn between his duty and the unexpected bond he feels with Carly. As chaos spreads with Andrew's rampage, Terry faces a critical decision: Will he open his heart and home to Carly, or will she remain an outsider in her own world? Carly, must confront her fears and discover her inner strength to survive and protect those she comes to care for. Amidst the turmoil, sparks fly between Carly and Terry, their connection growing stronger as they fight side by side against Andrew's relentless onslaught. Carly's journey through Tamine City is fraught with danger, but it is also filled with moments of courage, resilience, and unexpected love. Join Carly in her struggle to find a place where she belongs and witness Terry's transformation as he learns to trust and love again. Together, they must overcome a world on the brink of destruction, where the challenges of fulfilling their destinies reside. Can they overcome their pasts and forge a future together, or will the shadows of their struggles tear them apart? read on to enjoy this amazing book.

I was the happiest woman alive until my husband and my maid betrayed me in one night. Now I am no longer the good, perfect Luna they once expected me to be, but a wounded woman burning with vengeance. I am willing to give anything, do anything, even if it means striking a dangerous bargain with Valtor North, the handsome yet cruel Rogue King whose reputation makes every Alpha tremble in fear. But fate made its twist again. Adapting to the brutal rogue life, an unexpected mad attraction rose between me and the man I should hate… the sworn enemy of my kind. The Rogue King. Torn between duty and desire, I face the ultimate battle. Can I survive the storm or will it consume me whole?

Bound by duty, tied by fate. Leni Kaiser’s peaceful life is forever changed when she’s forced to marry Dusan Nikolic, the ruthless heir of The Medvedi Mafia. She’s drawn into his world of ultimate power and deceit, will she be able to keep her oath as lawyer or will she break every rule for him?