Bound By Shadows Novels & Stories

Mara thought her life was finally beginning—until her father’s bankruptcy shattered everything. Overnight, she loses her freedom, her career, and her dreams. To save her family from ruin, she is forced into an arranged marriage with Elias Devereux, the cold and ruthless billionaire CEO who holds their debts in his iron grip. Elias is powerful, intimidating, and dangerously magnetic. He claims Mara as his wife, not out of love, but out of control. Yet behind his arrogance lies secrets that could destroy them both. Trapped in his penthouse and his world of wealth and deception, Mara vows to fight back. But every attempt to escape only pulls her deeper into Elias orbit—where passion collides with betrayal, and hate blurs into desire. As rivals, scandals, and hidden enemies threaten to tear them apart, Mara must decide: is Elias her savior or her destroyer? And when love finally ignites between them, will it be strong enough to survive the empire built on lies?

On the day of Maria's 18th birthday, her father tells her she is being married off to The Reaper, Capo of the New York Archangel Mafia familgia. Carlos soon finds out that Maria needs protecting, not only from her father, and their enemies, but also herself.

Victoria Wilson, daughter of Misty Ridge's formidable pack alpha, finds herself trapped between the tug of ancient bonds and the yearning for a life of her own choosing. Defiant against the notion of predetermined mates, Victoria wishes for a life free from the mate bond, but everything changes when she meets Lucas Quinn, the new leader of the Silver Crest pack. Lucas is known for his playboy reputation, and he sees Victoria's steadfast claim of inability to sense their bond as a challenge, only to find himself falling for her against all odds. Just when Victoria begins to believe her struggle with the mate bond is over, fate throws an even greater challenge her way. To her surprise, the emotions and sensations she had never experienced with Lucas flood her senses in the presence of this powerful vampire. As the tangled web of fate continues to envelop Victoria, she finds herself torn between two powerful men, each vying for her heart and loyalty. Lucas is determined to prove their bond, while Zephyr's mysterious charm pulls her in, awakening new emotions she never knew existed. Will Victoria choose to go with the flow of fate, or can she stay true to her beliefs and create a whole new destiny for herself?

Ruby wakes up from a coma and finds herself drowning in overwhelming medical bills with no way to pay them. Alexander Knight, one of the youngest billionaires and business moguls in the state, saw this as an opportunity, and decided to foot the bill in exchange for her hands in marriage. With no support from her foster parents, Ruby reluctantly agrees, entering the marriage only for financial aid. However, Alexander wasn't quite the saint that he was believed to be, as there's more to him than meets the eye. He had never loved her and only aimed to access her locked trust fund in a bid to become richer. As their relationship evolves, Ruby finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Alexander, and she finds herself falling for him until the truth comes to light and threatens to tear them apart. Will their bond withstand the truth, or was their relationship built on a shaky foundation from the start?

Ava, the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family, has always been treated as an outcast in her own home. Forced to endure daily abuse and neglect, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is compelled to marry Liam Tyson, a billionaire who is mentally unstable. Facing backlash from Liam's powerful and disdainful family, Ava realises that there may be more to this family than meets the eye.

Twenty two year old Ethan Cannon never expected to be thrust into a political marriage. When his older brother runs away on the wedding day, Ethan is forced to take his place and marry Lucas Sebastian,the cold, tyrannical Alpha CEO who rules both the business world and the most powerful pack in the city. What begins as a simple one year contract marriage quickly turns into something far more dangerous. In public, they must act as the perfect loving couple. In private, Lucas’s overwhelming pheromones and dominant nature push Ethan into inescapable heats. Before long, Lucas claims Ethan with a deep mating bite, marking him as his own. However, Ethan carries a deadly secret. He is not an ordinary low grade Omega,he is a Moonshadow Omega, a rare and feared bloodline said to hold the power to strengthen or weaken any Alpha. As the full moon draws near and his abilities begin to awaken, Ethan’s carefully hidden truth is exposed. Now caught between two powerful Alphas ,the possessive Lucas who wants to control him and rival Victor Kane who wants to use him ,Ethan must navigate dangerous desire, painful betrayal, and his own awakening powers. Will Ethan submit to Lucas’s obsessive love and become the ultimate weapon at his side? Or will he risk everything to break free from the contract that has bound his body, heart, and fate?

Tia's life was forever changed the night she met her mate, beta of the rival pack, Kael Cameron, under the moonlight. As they navigate their forbidden bond, a mysterious string of disappearances threaten the fragile peace between the packs. Forced to join forces, Tia and Kael must confront their own demons and the treacherous landscape of their pasts to uncover the truth and protect their people. But can their love be strong enough to overcome the secrets and hurt that have divided their packs for so long?

Beatrice is back to face her greatest threat since. . .well, the last time! In Cooper’s Cove a hapless team of archaeologists unleash the vengeful spirit of a 16th Century witch on the sleepy seaside town of Dorsal Finn. Hexes and curses fly as Beatrice and her friends must find out what links the appearance of this incredible foe and The Spirit of the Ocean, a super-yacht hosting the biggest celebrity charity event the town has ever seen. As the population of Dorsal Finn succumbs to witchcraft, so Beatrice must gate-crash the party with her motley-crew of friends and allies in the hope of stopping the witch's sinister plan, and save everyone from endless oblivion. . . Again. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Melissa Roger never wanted to stand out. A simple girl in the strong Moonvalley Pack lived in the shadow of her once-great family. But when her mate, the cruel Alpha Dennis Bruce of the Storm Pack, rejects her for her perceived weakness, Melissa’s world shatters. However, what was meant to break her instead sparks a flame deep within, pushing her on a journey to find a power hidden within her bloodline. As pack tensions rise and a dangerous plot threatens the delicate balance between the rival packs, Melissa is caught between dangerous lovers, changing alliances, and enemies who seek to destroy her. But with every deception, Melissa only gets stronger. Will Melissa rise from the ashes of her rejection and find the strength to face the guy who broke her heart? Or will she fall prey to the pack’s dangerous secrets?

'Just a son from you, and we will go our separate ways. I promise to give you anything you want if you give me just an heir' Those were the words that changed Celine's life forever, and she found herself stuck between Father and son. On her one side is Alpha Kayla, the man who wanted her as a surrogate baby mama to secure an heir, and on the other hand is Bryant, the Alpha's disabled son who would do anything to make Celine, his newly found mate his forever.Meet Celine Coleman, a young lady trapped in the web of Alpha Kayla and prince Bryant, a father and a son obsessed with one woman. Who will she choose between them? Grab your popcorn and go through this journey with me, as our sweet innocent girl find love and solace between the Father and son...