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Love. Duty. Valor. Secrets & Betrayals *** In the Kingdom of Vakythia, power cleaves the populace into two distinct classes: the Blessed, wielding gifts granted by the Ember, and the ordinary citizens, devoid of such divine favor. Arwyn Balchor, a rebellious girl and a blessed healer, finds her life intertwined with that of Thrystan Gaelen, the Fire Prince and future king of Vakythia— propelling her from the shantytown of Wyrm to the opulent palace. But blending in is a fragile thing, especially with a watchful enemy lurking in the shadows, poised to sabotage her every move. And as if that weren't enough, she unwittingly captures the attention of the Prince Thrystan Gaelan. Amidst swirling palace politics and brewing tensions, Arwyn begins to experience haunting visions linked to the plague ravaging a part of the Kingdom and a mysterious woman. As the kingdom prepares for the grand annual Sun Festival, an insidious threat looms closer, with the plague creeping ever nearer to the Capital.

Born in the small town of Corsica, seventeen-year-old Belle Dubois, currently studying in NYC’s high school—holds onto her belief in love, dreaming of reuniting with her childhood crush. Despite her hopes, she finds herself drawn to Aiden Allen, a charming but bad boy of the school, a billionaire's son. Aiden, who once saw relationships as meaningless, becomes captivated by Belle's innocence and uniqueness, and chooses to date her. Unbeknownst to Belle, Ethan Wilson, an eighteen-year-old orphan, who's Aiden's close companion since childhood, doesn't believe in love. However, he has become obsessed with Belle since the moment he caught the glimpse of her beauty. Despite his obsession for Belle, Ethan silently watches her from afar. However, when Belle begins dating Aiden, Ethan's jealousy consumes him, and he starts hatching conspiracies to win her heart. Belle's relationship with Aiden threatens as Ethan's schemes to break their relationship grow increasingly. Belle, caught in the middle of these two best friends, begins to question her feelings and the sincerity of her emotions.  As tensions rise, misunderstandings and betrayals threaten to tear them apart. Will Belle discover her true feelings amidst the chaos and the drama? Will she find true love or will she end up getting her heart broken?

Scarlet was devastated after finding out that jackson who she thought was her mate has found another mate during the moonlight festival which she didn't attend. After her high school graduation, she decided to go back to her home pack. The first thing she received as her welcome was that her cousin's sister was getting married to the beta's son, she knew that it was jackson but remained silent as if nothing happened. Three years later scarlet left her pack to live a new life, on her way to her destination, she met a guy, whose name is Liam and they both fell in love with each other. Scarlet later found out that he was the lycan heir. The lycans and the werewolves have been bearing grudges for a generation. Will their love be accepted or will one of them sacrifice his or her for peace to reign? As you read you will find out if scarlet and liam got separated or not and the main reason why scarlet left her pack. THANKS.

In a world where mortals and gods exist side by side, a hidden prophecy threatens to tear them apart. Iana, born from a forbidden love, is forced to hide away in a forbidden forest to protect her from the wrath of the gods and the prejudice of the kingdom. But when Prince Edon discovers her during an annual festival, their fates become intertwined, and their love is put to the ultimate test. As they navigate the challenges of being outsiders in the kingdom and face relentless attempts on Iana's life, they must embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth and bring about a resolution that unites mortals and immortals. With love, resilience, and determination, Iana and Prince Edon prove that they are the key to reshaping the destiny of their world.

Falling in love with a Mafia Lord is one of the worst things a girl can do. More so, a good girl that has lived a protected life throughout her childhood. When Laura meets Arthur in college, their love bloomed into a heart-wrenching romance that was bound to last for only a while because unknowingly to Laura, Arthur was the son and future heir to the mafia underworld kingdom. Arthur belonged to the Salvatore family of NYC and when Laura finds out, she leaves despite Arthur's begging and negotiations. She thinks she can cut off everything from her past life, but fate has other plans because she is pregnant with Arthur's child. Determined not to go back on her word, she starts raising her child alone. Arthur becomes a heartless monster after Laura leaves. He ruthlessly rules the underworld and one of his enemies from a rival family gets the better of him by finding out that he has a son. Now, Laura and her child are both in danger. Will she run back to Arthur for protection or will she battle the storm on her own? Read this book to find out.

Channary always believed the Moon had blessed her. Born to an Alpha family, she was destined for greatness. So on the night of the Blood-Moon Unity Festival, a gathering where newly made wolves seek their fated mates, she was certain that fate was on her side. But as the blood-red moon bathed the night sky, her life took a dark turn. Drugged and mated against her will, Channary was left abandoned in The Grove, shunned by her pack and disowned by her father, the Alpha. Years later, Channary lives four packs away, raising her twin daughters in secrecy, piecing together a quiet life as she leaves the past behind. But as her daughters’ school project awakens their curiosity about their family roots, Channary's carefully guarded walls begin to crumble. Reluctantly, she attends a meeting with their teacher, where an unexpected encounter brings her face to face with a man who claims to be her mate—the one she’d sworn never to forgive—and the father of her children.

In Kugon pack where werewolves were divided into the upper and lower class, It was another year for twenty-year-old Mavi to find her mate on her pack's new moon festival again. Mischievous as she was, she took a dare from her friends to sneak into the palace, and she got caught by the alpha himself who also turned out to be her mate. He rejected her on the spot, though, because he had a girlfriend who was going to become his Luna… Except he didn't know the connection he had with Mavi, he ran deeper beyond just a mate bond. They had both escaped death together years ago, and this made them shadow kissed so their connection couldn't be severed just like that. Henceforth, it became their goal to find a way to end it because Mavi thought he was a proud and pompous jerk while he saw her as just a lower-class who couldn't be his mate… Besides, he had a girlfriend. Right? Detest brewed between these two shadow-kissed souls, and the more time they spent together, the more the connection only deepened beyond their control. So what exactly did this soulful connection hold for them in the days to come? Also, what secrets were going to be unfolded as time passed?

Born a Slave has never been any comfort for Daisy. Every 10 years, an interval during a festival called Loma to celebrate the year they defeated and took over another territory, the most powerful pack of the country will give privilege to a slave (the most brilliant of them all) into the most prestigious college to learn. The Slaves pack is also known as the Whitewater pack, privileged to education only up to high school level, done in the most lowly place ever, doesn't change them from being nothing but a servant In a world where slaves are bound to servitude, Daisy, a brilliant Whitewater pack member, is offered a rare chance to attend KJ College. But with privilege comes peril. Will she risk everything for it? She has heard history about the past slaves giving that opportunity. And the history is that there is a ritual been performed, slaves are allowed to graduate dead.

In the picturesque coastal town of Altea, Spain, lives Estrella Marquez, a young woman whose heart beats to the rhythm of adventure. Working in her family's seafood restaurant, she dreams of a world beyond the familiar shores. One fateful day, amidst the vibrant melodies of a local music festival, Estrella's path crosses with Samir Benali, a charismatic French Moroccan musician. Despite their differing backgrounds, a connection sparks, leading them on a journey that transcends borders and challenges tradition. Against all odds, they discover that love, like music, knows no boundaries. With echoes of Spanish and Moroccan culture, the novel paints a vivid portrait of love's resilience and the transformative power of shared dreams. Waves of Wanderlust: The Altea Odyssey is a journey filled with the intoxicating notes of love, the clash of cultures, and the harmonious melody of two souls finding their way in a world that often demands conformity.

Plot Summary: ‘…well, for starters, I think he shouldn’t be here, in my apartment, making me all uncomfortable and squirmy. And I also think he shouldn’t be talking about Ciara’s wedding. Isn’t there some kind of unwritten rule where you should never talk about your ex’s marriage?...’ *** When Ryan Shelby, the hot talk of NYC appears on Tiara James-Lemptons’ doorstep, there is only one thought in her mind. Flight. He is hot, he is dark, he is single – finally –, but he is danger. Like the flame that draws the moth, he burns, and when he makes an offer for her to be his fake girlfriend, like the moth to the flame, she finds it hard to resist. She isn’t the only one doing the resisting, however. Ryan is drawn to Tiara, to the girl that has always been on the side. The girl that has somehow morphed from that lanky college girl to the curvy but slender 23-year old, staring back at him with wide eyes and a luscious mouth. He had always had a thing for her, right from college, it was what brought the fight to his relationship with Ciara almost regularly. But up till now, he has always kept his feelings – and dick – in check. Does he want revenge on Ciara Lemptons? Or does he just want to find a way to deal with his growing feelings for Tiara? And how on earth could he prove to her that he isn’t some two-faced jerk that could play both sisters?