Books Stephen King Recommends Novels & Stories

They say Alpha King Maximus is a monster — too big, too brutal, too cursed. His bed is a death sentence, and no woman has ever left it alive. So why did he choose me? The fat, unwanted omega. The one my own pack offered up like trash. One night with the merciless King was supposed to end me. Instead, it ruined me. Now I crave the man who takes without mercy. His touch burns. His voice commands. His body destroys. And I keep going back for more. But Maximus doesn’t do love. He doesn’t do mates. He takes. He owns. And he never stays. Too bad for him…I’m not the weak, pathetic girl they threw away. I’m something far more dangerous —the one woman who can break his curse… or break his kingdom.

Evander Knight, future Alpha of the Moon Valley pack returns from Alpha training with his future Beta and Gamma to finish up the last year and a half of high school. Before leaving he developed feelings for his Gamma’s sister and best friend Jayda Nelson. While at Alpha training suspicions were raised about his lineage. Upon his return a family secret is discovered that could change his life and endangers his pack. Jayda Nelson, can’t wait to finish her last year of high school so she can start working for Moon Crest Media, a branding agency in LA, which will help her fulfill her ultimate dream of launching her own social media platform for werewolves. But little does she know, a social media expert in a rival pack threatens her employment in the agency. She is also is excited because her best friend and soon to be Alpha is coming back from training just a few months before her birthday. Before Evander left for training he asked her to wait for him but during the year he was gone there was little to no communication from him. She was hoping they were mates and excited to see where things could possibly go with Evander but when he got back he brought home another she-wolf. Now she isn't sure where she stands with him either. With trust gone, family secrets and lies coming to the forefront can the two repair what has been lost and move forward to a stronger future or will they go their separate ways leaving a rift in their hearts forever? Book 1 of the Moon Valley Pack Series

After the mysterious death of her parents, Portia Esmeralda is bullied into a contract marriage by her two elder brothers who once loved her. But things start going pretty downhill when on her wedding day, the groom is nowhere to be seen and the guests are all killed. As well as her evil brothers. In order to end what would become a generational feud, and save her ill nephew, Portia agrees to marry Callahan Scarfoni - the monster who ruined her day and killed her terrible brothers. Callahan is a man scarred by his past and thirsty for revenge. His sole plan? Finish off the Esmeralda family till no one is left. Just like how they didn't spare his many years ago. But there's just one Esmeralda he just couldn't hurt, no matter what. Portia. She's his to tame. She's his possession, to own and protect.

When the Lycan King was attacked by rogues, my mate—the Gamma warrior and Head of the Royal Guards—was busy comforting his sulking first love. Instead of setting off the silver distress flare in my hand, I used my heavily pregnant body as a meat shield to protect the King. Because in my past life, I fired that flare. Rowan came, saved the King, but abandoned his first love, leading to her death. Rowan was hailed as a hero. But on the very day I gave birth, he tossed me into the Feral Pit. When I asked him why in absolute agony, he just glared at me coldly. "The King had plenty of guards! You fired that flare because you're a greedy bitch who only cares about wealth and power!" "If you hadn't set off that flare, Yara wouldn't have died! I will make you suffer a hundred times what she went through!" In the end, feral beasts tore me apart. They even devoured the pup right out of my womb. Then, I opened my eyes. I was back on the day of the rogue attack.

Aliyah is obliged to work for the Connors, the most influential werewolf clan in the US. Although she has no choice, Aliyah promises to break free and follow her dreams. However, Brayden Connor, the next alpha in line, forced her to become his mate, ruining her life. That's the moment Lycan King Ashton Donovan comes to Aliyah's rescue, and offers her a chance to seek revenge against those who wronged her. Aliyah grabs the opportunity, but in the end, she finds herself falling in love with him. Her fate even improves when King Ashton makes her his mate. But what if Alpha Brayden shows up again, bringing information about her grandma's death? What if her urge to exact revenge is clouded by a voice in her head whispering "mate" the moment she sees him again?

****** On her 18th birthday, Aria Blackwood discovers her mate is none other than Damien Storm, the ruthless Alpha of the strongest pack in the country. But instead of accepting her, he rejects her in front of the entire pack, shattering her heart.she is forced to participate in the Hunt, where she gets her heat and meets the mysterious Lycan Alpha King. Unlike Damien, the King refuses to let her go. He claims her as his mate, vowing to protect her at all costs. Aria finds herself torn between the mate who rejected her and the King who would burn the world for her. Aria Blackwood .... today was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. My nineteenth birthday—the day I would finally feel the bond and discover my mate. My wolf paced restlessly inside me, howling with excitement.But when the sparks shot through me and I lifted my gaze into the eyes of my destined mate… my world crumbled.Damien Storm.The Alpha of our pack. The man every she-wolf dreamed of. My heart raced with hope, but before I could speak, his lips curled in a cruel smirk.“I, Alpha Damien Storm, reject you, Aria Blackwood… as my mate.”Gasps echoed. ---The Hunt is the most ruthless and savage game in all the history of the Warewolf kingdom. unmated and rejected females and omegas are given the opportunity to be hunted down by single and unmated males, or males who have lost their mates, it is done at everybody blood moon, during the Hunt the males can decide to kill the unmated females if they do no like them making it pure savagery. Aria finds herself participating in the Hunt, she has nothing else to fight for she closes her eyes and accepts her fate ****

Acacia Ferguson's life took a drastic turn after her Step father sold her to one of the most feared Alpha King in Canada. As an omega, her duty was to give the Alpha king a pup. But things changed when she found out that the Alpha king was her mate. Will she accept him after the way he treated her? Or will she find a way to escape? Elio Jackson needed an heir and he would stop at nothing to get one, so he bought an omega, with hopes of her bearing his pup in no time. What he didn't expect to get was one who was trying to fight her way out and damn did he enjoy the challenge. What will happen when Elio figures out that she meant more to him? Will he be able to accept her or not?  Find out more about their journey…. All rights reserved… Written by: princessjody…

“I, King Damien Thorne reject you as my mate.” I always thought I was Cinderella, that I was gonna find my mate the day I turned eighteen and then happily ever after. But I was all wrong because it came as a slap in the face. Bringing me to the cold reality of my fate. I was a slave, not a princess. And he was King, not a prince. Viola Graham fell from being the princess of her pack to having chains and shackles around her neck and feet, battered and torn and betrayed. Her identity of being the Alpha’s daughter, she must hide from the man who stared at her with hatred and contempt. He realized the slave brought to him is his mate. A second chance mate he never hoped for after his fated mate died cruelly in his arms and he lived in the emptiness to strengthen his pack. Will he be able to open his heart to the weird violet-eyed woman and love again? What happened when she fake her death and run away because of secrets that had made their love turn into hatred?

"You," he growled, glaring at me with hatred in his eyes even as he pinned me to the wall, obstructing my airflow. "I'm going to enjoy breaking you." "I'd like to see you try, Alpha." I spat at him, my voice filled with defiance. He dropped me to the ground before lifting me up as if I weighed nothing and pinning me against his study table, pushing my legs apart. "Oh, you'll see. And by the time I'm done with you, you'll beg for death." He growled against my ears, filling me with fear of what is to come. ***** In a world of false accusations and vengeful rulers, Evelyn's life takes a harrowing turn. Framed for a crime she didn't commit, she faces the wrath of the alpha king. Instead of death, he condemns her to a fate worse than she could have imagined: becoming his personal slave and breeder. As fear grips her, Evelyn must summon her strength to challenge the tyrant's rule and reclaim her freedom. Will she find a way to defy her captor and seek justice, or will she be forever trapped in a life of darkness and despair? What happens when the moon goddess announces that she is his second chance mate? Will she still try to escape him or will she let their bond bloom? A gripping tale of resilience and defiance unfolds in this thrilling journey of survival, betrayal and love. Trigger Warning: This book explores themes of dark romance, including intense emotions, power dynamics, and challenging relationships. Readers Discretion is advised. Book 1 in the Ruthless Alpha King Series.

Amelia Gael is sold to the cruelest ruthless Alpha of all times by her evil step-father. She accepts her fate. Once she gives the cruel alpha king a son, she will be set free. But what she doesn't expect is, the alpha king is her mate. The sad part is, he doesn't know it. But Amelia decides to wait, believing the alpha king will realize the bond sooner or later. But one day she finds that she's nothing but a tool to him. Heartbroken, she runs with her unborn baby. The cold and domineering alpha king realizes his true feelings for her and regrets his indifference to her love. He swears to find her and take her back no matter what.