An Unseemly Lady

“Are you reading my mind right now?” he asks me while coming closer. “No, I am not.” “I wish you were. So that you can know how you have consumed my mind, how much I think about you. How I want to hold you and care for you. This is what has been going through my mind from the first day I saw you at our border with a protruding belly.” *** Lyra thought marriage to the Alpha would be her salvation, a chance to escape her father’s suffocating control. But when she overhears a deadly plan—one that marks her and her unborn child as pawns in a sinister power play—she makes the only choice that can save her life. With nothing but a cloak to hide her secret and no one to trust, Lyra runs. In a world where loyalty is tested and alliances shift like shadows, Lyra finds refuge in a rival pack, only to uncover gifts she never knew she possessed. But as her powers grow, so do the dangers lurking in the dark. While Damian, her estranged husband, searches for answers about his missing wife and child, and the truth behind his parents’ deaths—an even greater threat looms over them all. Yet some secrets refuse to stay hidden.

"Alphas, are you sure that you are willing to take this risk? It could easily backfire and she could die" Marique said. I just stared at Mariette, I knew right then that we needed to make a decision, not only for the better of this pack and for the better of her. I knew that this decision wasn't going to be one that we could take lightly. I knew that this decision would ultimately shape the future. I looked up and I saw Aris stare at me. I could see the worry on his face, but I knew this look as well ... he was looking at me with eyes, wanting approval. I just sighed and moved off to the side, nodding at him. I constantly tried to keep my eyes on Mariette and Aris. I couldn't let anything happen to her. I can't afford to loose her, not now, not when we had finally found her. Marique inserted the needle into Aris's vein and allowed his blood to flow into a small tube. She connected the tube to Mariette and I knew there was nothing we could do now, but wait. Mariette was just a normal vampire, who accidentally stumbled across her triplet mates on her way to school. She led her life normal, living next to the forest, thinking that vampires were the only supernatural species left alive. She soon discovers that she was mated to Triplet Alphas from a neighboring pack, close to her home. When the triplets came to know the news that Mariette would have to undergo a life-changing transformation, would they be able to cope with the risk that they might even end up losing her forever? Will they be able to adjust to life in their pack with, or without her by their side?

Arianne has always been an outcast—an Alpha's daughter with no wolf, treated as nothing more than a burden in her pack. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is revealed as the second chance mate of Damien the Lycan King. Damien still mourning his first mate struggles with his duty to the Moon Goddess and the undeniable bond pulling him toward Arianne. Despite his initial rejection he begins to see her strength. In a desperate bid to prove herself worthy of Damien and the pack, Arianne inadvertently unlocks a power deep within her, granting her a wolf. The transformation, however, comes at a heavy cost.Arianne loses control, leaving behind destruction and death in her wake. Consumed by guilt and grief, she flees, unable to face what she’s become. As Damien tracks her down, Arianne struggles with the monster within her and the pain of her actions. Though he tries to comfort her, Arianne is overwhelmed by self-loathing, fearing she’s beyond redemption. Their bond is tested as Damien refuses to give up on her, But with her newfound powers and the trauma of her past, can Arianne find her place in a world that has only ever cast her aside? Or will the darkness within consume her, destroying the fragile connection she has with Damien?

Dwight Smith is a man every woman dreams of! Handsome, rich, popular and a hot bachelor. He has everything but his girlfriend still left him for her dreams. His life crumbled just when Alison showed up. He will marry her just to get back with his ex-girlfriend. Unknowingly, Alison has been in love with him since college! When his ex-girlfriend Georgina came back, he immediately divorced Alison to get back with her. It was a painful break - up for Alison that she never expected. Alison left with her broken heart. After five years, Alison came back as someone else's trophy! Dwight was not pleased that Alison was back and a top-notch woman while he was still the man she left before. He will try to win her back using all kinds of tricks! Will Alison be trapped by his tricks again? Or will she divulge her secret for 5 years?

After the murder of her parents. Maria was stripped of the beta title and rejected by Eric. Despised by her best friend and mate. Maria was nothing more than a slave and a punching bag of the pack in the week before her execution. She had no one and so she escaped from the pack two days before her execution to live among the humans. Would she ever go back, would the truth about the murders ever come to light?

Mewarisi bagian besar harta seusai kematian suami tercinta nyatanya tak membuat kelanjutan hidup Anna Caroline bahagia. Mulai dari mertua hingga keluarga besar mantan suami menentang Anna untuk mendapatkan harta yang diwariskan mendiang Nathan, kecuali Elmer sang kakak ipar yang diam-diam sering memperhatikan gerak gerik Anna. Benarkah Elmer tulus atau ada tujuan tersembunyi terhadap mantan adik iparnya?

Raja Henry, sang petualang cinta, memulai kisah asmaranya selama memimpin Kerajaan Arthanavia, yang penuh liku dan intrik. Perjalanan cinta Henry tidaklah mudah dan penuh dengan dilema. Meskipun ia sudah bertunangan dengan Catherine of Monaco, hatinya terpikat pada Mary Thomas, seorang gadis yang telah menikah dengan seorang mayor di kerajaan. Henry merasa tertarik pada kebaikan dan pesona Mary, sehingga ia berusaha dengan segala cara untuk mendapatkan hati Mary. Namun, saat Anne Thomas, saudara Mary, muncul dan menggoda Henry, hal ini semakin mempersulit situasinya. Belum lagi pernikahannya dengan Katherine, putri dari kerajaan Monaco yang menggelisahkan sekaligus mendebarkan. Bagaimana kisah Raja Henry menemukan belahan jiwanya?

Amelia's leg tapped against the table as she asked, "What are your thoughts on love?" Her hands were clasped together on her lap, but her eyes sparkled with curiosity. Lucas met her gaze, a smirk playing on his lips. "Love is a waste of time," he replied. "It's a tool designed to weigh people down. Without it, we could achieve so much more." Amelia's eyes lit up with interest; he had just ticked almost all her boxes green. "I agree," she said, her smirk matching his. "Love is nothing but bullshit. We could save a lot of time by keeping our relationship minimal." With a proactive glint in her eye, she added, "What do you say? We should get married to fulfill our filial duties." _____________ Their marriage was a facade, a contract between two individuals who didn't believe in love but were forced to get married to fulfill their obligations. Everything was going as planned, until suddenly... "Have you eaten, dear?" "How is my baby?" "Is he doing well?" Lucas's words, once empty and mechanical, now held a tender tone. Amelia found him falling for her, and she seemed to be falling too. Why were they succumbing to the very thing they once scorned? Love, once a distant possibility, was now becoming an option. But would they choose it?

Alpha Renzo had been in love with Saoirse since childhood, a feeling that blossomed the moment he first laid eyes on her. As the years went by, Renzo came to understand the deep bond that wolves share with their mates, a connection that is vital for strength and protection within the pack. This bond is not just significant; it is sacred. And yet, despite this understanding, all Renzo could think about was Saoirse—her vibrant red hair flowing down to her waist, her smooth skin, and her captivating pouty lips. She seemed perfect to him, and he believed wholeheartedly that she was meant to be his. However, as fate would have it, her wolf never manifested as expected, which weighed heavily on his heart. Compounding his worries, a war between the packs loomed on the horizon. Renzo felt the pressure of the situation; without her wolf, Saoirse could never fulfill her role as his Luna, but deep down, he felt a fierce determination: he would never let her go. Meanwhile, Alpha Blaze, much like his twin sister Azalea, longed to find his own mate. They both held dreams of love and companionship, unaware that their destined partners were not seeking them in return. When Blaze unexpectedly discovers his mate in a compromising situation with his best friend, his heart shatters. All he can think about now is how to protect the one he loves, even amidst the chaos. Is it possible that Blaze’s love could be enough for Saoirse? Caught in this emotional whirlwind, Saoirse finds herself torn between her first love and the idea of her fated mate. The weight of her decision weighs heavily on her heart, leaving her to face the most significant choice of her life. Will she choose wisely?

Synopsis/Blurb: ... "Elena, do you know what you're getting yourself into?" Layla, my best friend asked sounding concerned. All for the right reasons though. I smirked, crossing my legs. "He is rich, he is handsome, he is powerful..." A sly smile graced my lips "Noah Reynolds, is my target" ... Professional con artist Elena Vasquez targets Noah Reynolds, a wealthy businessman with a guarded heart, as her latest mark. Unbeknownst to Noah, Elena plans an elaborate heist that entangles them in a web of deception and unexpected romance. As they navigate through twists, turns, and conflicting emotions, Elena and Noah discover that their lives may be more connected than they ever imagined. Can they overcome their pasts and find love amidst the chaos of their own making?