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TW:VIOLENCE. THERE WILL ALSO BE MM AND MF SEX. Olivia Brown’s life crumbles just before her inauguration as heir when scandalous photos of her with a mysterious man surface online. To make matters worse, her fiancé accuses her of infidelity and breaks off their engagement on the eve of their wedding. Disowned by her family and betrayed by her sister, who takes her place as heir, Olivia is left feeling like a laughingstock. Seeking solace, she leaves her hometown behind when she discovers her fiancee was behind it all. Six years later, Olivia Brown, now the wife of billionaire mafia boss Alessandro Combs, returns home for Christmas Eve to introduce her son to her family—and to seek a little revenge. However, her return complicates her life in unexpected ways. The enigmatic billionaire William Jerkins appears at her doorstep, demanding to see his son. William recognizes Olivia at first glance. He has spent years searching for the woman who captured his heart, and now he discovers she has his child. He proposes a deal: “Marry me since you have my son. Let’s be a happy family.” But how does Olivia explain this to her husband, Alessandro—the very man who sheltered her during her darkest times and with whom she has a complicated past?

"Ivy, you are not good enough for my family. You just seem to be getting more difficult with each passing day, and frankly speaking, you're not useful to me anymore," Leon said, standing in front of her in his half-naked state. ___ When Ivy discovered her fiancé in a hotel room with her cousin, her world came crashing down. They had been planning to get married in the coming months, but he clearly no longer cared. They say patience is rewarded, but in Ivy's case, the opposite seemed true. She had endured his physical, mental, and verbal abuse, hoping he would change, but she was clearly mistaken. Sleeping with her cousin was the final straw, and Ivy decided to walk away. However, when she realized he had taken all of her money and even taken out debt in her name, she found herself facing a race against time to pay off these debts. "Be my surrogate, and you won't have to worry about the loans anymore!" her creditor pleaded. Left with no other choice, Ivy agreed to be his surrogate. But what would happen when he brought in his donor, only for her to discover that it was Leon, her ex-boyfriend?

EXTREME WEREWOLF ER***CA | Graphic Language included. Alpha Vishous and his girlfriend Maya are werewolves living in a pack. To become the Luna of their pack, Maya has to complete some rituals that may leave her helpless and completely at the mercy of a pack of dangerous wolves and their God.

“Sure, sir,” I came closer to him, he offered me his arm. I was conscious not to touch his skin because if I’d done, it would have caused butterflies in my stomach, I had never been this close to any celebrity and my heart raced crazily.  I concentrated on the button rather than my feelings, I could feel Brandon’s eyes scanning me, did he notice my hesitation? , I was sweaty. Did I shiver? “Done,” I told him and looked up to meet his gaze. My heart was out of my hand, can say, was almost in my throat, I could feel the aura changing between us,  And before I could step back, Brandon said, “I owe you now,”   **** Jenna Maxwell escaped her abusive husband knowing that he will find her anytime soon. Leaving Liam behind in Pasadena and hiding in LA was her only option so she tried her luck without giving it a second thought but one didn't know that real danger was waiting for her to obey his obsession. A night where she found herself harassed after she passed out in a private event. She didn't know that man was once she had a crush on Brandon Grande. A formidable highest-paid model and known celebrity. He is all that it takes to be a gentleman, He is perfect in front of the camera world, and opposite in the real world. He has an addiction. The moment he saw her was the moment he marked Jenna as next, he craved her. When he wishes something to happen, it happens, either by hook or crook.

Eliah Calder, jeune étudiante accusée d’un crime qu’elle n’a pas commis, est internée dans un lieu hors du monde : Eden Noir, un institut psychiatrique secret, conçu pour des "patients sans remède". Mais derrière les murs, rien ne ressemble à un hôpital. C’est un laboratoire. Une prison blanche. Un théâtre de contrôle mental. Et surtout, il y a Caïn Morgenstern, directeur charismatique, glaçant, manipulateur de génie. Il ne soigne pas : il expérimente. Il dissèque l’âme humaine. Et Eliah devient son sujet favori. Sa faiblesse. Son terrain de jeu. Sauf qu’elle refuse de plier. Ce qui devait être une descente… devient une guerre. Entre deux esprits. Deux corps. Deux monstres en miroir. Entre manipulation et attraction, douleur et dépendance, Eliah va comprendre qu’elle n’a jamais été choisie au hasard. Elle est le cœur d’un projet plus vaste. Et Caïn, peut-être, ne l’a jamais vraiment possédée.

Le soir où elle aurait dû devenir la compagne de l’Alpha de sa meute, Livia a été trahie. Accusée de conspiration par celui qu’elle aimait, elle a été chassée et marquée comme une paria. Pendant trois ans, elle a erré, survivant seule, brisée mais vivante. Lorsqu’elle tente de revenir pour prouver son innocence, son ancien compagnon tente de la faire exécuter. Mais c’est son ennemi juré, le redoutable et mystérieux Caïn, Alpha d’une meute rivale, qui lui tend la main. Cruel, dominant, mais étrangement protecteur, Caïn voit en Livia un moyen de détruire son rival… mais il n’avait pas prévu de s’attacher à elle. Il l’élève, la transforme en une louve impitoyable et l’arme pour sa vengeance. Entre haine et désir, domination et passion, Livia découvre que parfois, la seule façon de récupérer son honneur est de s’allier à celui qu’elle aurait dû craindre.

ACCOUNTING FOR LOVE. Izzy's a 30yr old accountant who's life is great. Rich boyfriend, great job she loves. Then her boss requests her to his CA office to fix it. She finds her boyfriend in a compromising situation and makes the move. Will sparks fly in CA? She meets a hot rockstar. But her past isn't behind her. Hang on for the ride! LAWS OF LOVE. Spring break was great. Will her spring fling work out? How crazy can some people be? Follow their journey through law school and ups and downs. Drama and Romance go hand in hand. Even in their careers the drama continues. They can't seem to steer clear of crazy obsessive people! Will they ever get peace, have successful careers and a family? Follow their journey! MUSICAL ATTRACTION. Chey has always been into musicians. Guys have always taken interest in her due to her beauty. She just wants someone to love her for her. She meets one of the hottest new bands. Why must she always be attracted to those unattainable? 2nd Chance at Love Can Kenzie escape an abusive marriage at 35 and find real love? Will the 10 year age gap work? At what lengths will her ex go to keep her? Grant may be 10 years younger, but he's wiser. Will he be able to help her escape her abusive ex?

Con solo mencionar los preparativos de la boda, el primer amor de mi prometido salió corriendo en llanto. Luis Enrique me abofeteó con tal fuerza que caí al suelo, mirándome con odio puro: —¿Tan desesperada estás por casarte, Gabriela? ¿Tan patética que necesitas forzarme a esto?¡Posponemos la boda otra vez! Me llevé la mano a la mejilla ardiente, pero ni siquiera latió más rápido mi corazón. Con esta, ya eran ocho postergaciones. De los 28 a los 30 años, esperé en vano una respuesta. Esta vez, hice las maletas en silencio para salir. Al fin entendí: este matrimonio nunca debió existir.

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"
--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)

CRAVED is Book #10 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with Book #1, TURNED!

In CRAVED, 16 year old Scarlet Paine struggles to find out exactly what she’s becoming. Her erratic behavior has alienated her new boyfriend, Blake, and she struggles to make amends, and to make him understand. But the problem is, she can barely understand herself what’s happening to her.

At the same time, the new boy in school, the mysterious Sage, comes into her life. Their paths keep intertwining, and although she tries to avoid it, he directly pursues her, despite the objections of her best friend, Maria, who has her own eyes set on Sage. Scarlet finds herself swept away by Sage, who takes her into his world, past the gates of his family’s historic river mansion. As their relationship deepens, she begins to learn more about his mysterious past, his family, and the secrets he must hold. They spend the most romantic time she can imagine, on a secluded island in the Hudson, and she is convinced she has found the true love of her life.

But then she is devastated to learn Sage’s biggest secret of all: he is not human, either, and he has only a few weeks left to live. Tragically, just at the moment when destiny has brought her greatest love, it also seems fated to tear them apart.

As Scarlet returns to the high school parties leading up to the big dance, she ends up in a huge falling-out with her friends, who excommunicate her from their group. At the same time, Vivian rounds up the popular girls to make her life hell, leading to an unavoidable confrontation. Scarlet’s forced to sneak out, making matters worse with her parents, and soon finds pressure building from all sides. The only light in her life is Sage. But he is still holding back some of his secrets, and Blake resurfaces, determined to pursue her.

Caitlin, meanwhile, is determined to find a way to reverse Scarlet’s vampirism. What she finds leads her on a journey to find the antidote, deep into the darkest corners of rare libraries and bookstores—and to an ancient discovery she can hardly imagine.

But it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming. She wants to be with Sage—but fate seems set on tearing them apart. As the book culminates in an action-packed and shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice—one that will change the world forever. How much is she willing to risk for love?

Dans le monde , cinq hommes qui contrôlent le monde noir, la drogue, les armes, les trafics, entre autres. cinq pays : l'Italie, la Russie, le Mexique,la Colombie et le Brésil. Andres Blake Gavas fait partis de ces hommes et dirige l'Italie et au delà de ses frontières. sa rencontre avec cette jeune femme qui n'a rien a voir avec son monde,avec ses règles le troublera au plus au point. les décisions qu'ils prendront déterminera l'avenir de leur amour. " j'exige et ils exécutent" ca a toujours été comme ça avec andres. Et desormais il devra faire face a une resistance toute emoustillante de la part de sa petite douceur