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On the day of the mating ceremony, a crazed witch bursts in and points straight at me, shrieking, "Six years later, your Alpha will betray you!" Troy Hudson, my soon-to-be mate, turns livid. He swats the purple-glowing crystal ball from her hand, shattering it on the floor. "Nonsense! Estelle is my fated mate! I'll only ever love her in this lifetime!" After that, he becomes even more devoted to me. At the Moon Goddess' altar, he drapes the Luna shawl over my shoulders. He marks me with his scent so the entire pack knows I belong to him. Every full moon, he deepens the mark on my neck, whispering that I am his forever. I believe his love is unbreakable until our sixth anniversary. A box waits at our front door. Inside lies a pair of lace panties and a photograph. In the photo, Troy is pressed over his foster sister, Rue Youngblood, the wolf tattoo on his body glowing faintly. His hand grips her waist, his eyes burning with the same heat I've dreamed of a million times. And Rue? She's wearing that same pair of panties. On the back of the photo, written in ink as red as blood, is a line of pure provocation. "The Alpha's heart may belong to you, but his body belongs to me." Agony ripped through my chest, yet not a single tear fell. Instead, I rest my hand on my belly and quietly send word to the Witch Association. "I accept your invitation. Please help me vanish."

George Scott becomes the next CEO to Imperial Hub Limited on his twenty-first birthday while his stepbrother is next in line. Two months after, George Scott is involved in a car explosion accident that leaves huge scars on his face and body. His position as the CEO of Imperial Hub Limited is threatened too. At the same time, Arthur Reeves, father of Rachel Reeves, is wrongly accused of a crime and is thrown in jail for ten years. Five years later, Twenty-six years old George Scott has to get married to save his reputation as "The Ugly Billionaire That No Woman Wants". George decides to go for a contract marriage with the woman he has always loved, Rachel Reeves. He is unaware that the destruction of Rachel's family is linked to him. Rachel Reeves wants revenge. She knows It has to be someone from Imperial Hub Limited and she needs to find a way to get into the company. So when she gets the offer of a marriage contract that would give her access to Imperial Hub Limited, she accepts. She has no desire for love, just revenge. As time goes by, Rachel finds evidence that can give her father freedom and restore what he lost. Unfortunately, the evidence points to George's family as the people behind everything. Rachel is torn between her thirst for revenge and the man she loves. After a series of investigation, Rachel discovers that George is also a victim, as the mastermind behind his car accident five years ago is revealed. Will love prevail at the end or will Rachel be consumed by her desire for revenge?

My name is Amelia; I'm 17 and work as a server in a small town in New York. It's been 15 years since my mom started this game of hide and seek with my dad and he still hasn't found us, I don't think he loved us enough look. My mom has been in a coma for the last 2 months, leaving me alone and worried, until my father finally found me. It's not like my life was all roses, but since he's found us, it should get better, right? Better meaning I shouldn't get kidnapped, I shouldn't be told that we are monsters, and I certainly shouldn't be forced to live in a pack of wolves, but here I am living a better life now aren't I. I could handle all this, but what was to follow, I never wanted from the very beginning. All I ever wanted; my only dream was to have my family back and go home. Trying to deal with all this is one thing, but what comes next is mind-blowing!

"The Love Game" is an enthralling tale of love, betrayal, and unexpected alliances that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Casper Sullivan, a billionaire who built his pharmaceutical empire from scratch, finds himself at the center of a twisted game orchestrated by his ex-fiancée, Kendall White. When Kendall leaves him for his twin brother, Ryan, who recently inherited their family's company, Casper is shocked. Anika Hart is a PR professional working for Stoll Communications. Anika has been tasked with securing Casper as a client, but she quickly becomes entangled in his complicated life. Drawn to each other, Casper and Anika forge a connection. As Casper navigates the aftermath of Kendall's betrayal, he realizes that there is more to her betrayal. Twisted by her own greed and desire for power, Kendall becomes the true villain of the story, orchestrating a series of manipulations to destroy Casper's company and reputation. The plot thickens when Casper discovers shocking evidence that points to his own twin brother, Ryan, as a co-conspirator in Kendall's malicious plan. The revelation sets in motion a thrilling sequence of events as the truth uncovers, exposing the real culprits behind the elaborate scheme. In a mind-blowing climax, Casper confronts Ryan in a battle of wits and emotions, culminating in a shocking twist that shatters their bond as brothers. "The Love Game" takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect their own interests. As Casper and Anika navigate the treacherous game of love, they discover that true strength lies in their ability to forge an unbreakable connection and rise above the darkest of betrayals.

I got into a car accident on my way to celebrate my daughter, Anna Chapman's birthday. When I wake up, I stare at my family, who has my bed surrounded. Then, I decide to crack a joke. "Sorry, but who are you people?" I do my best to suppress my smile as I look forward to how my family will comfort me now that I'm "amnesiac". Will my dad and my wife hold my hands out of heartbreak? Or will Anna rush over to hug me while crying for me? What I don't expect is that my family actually heaves sighs of relief after their initial shock. My dad is the first one to speak up, his tone tinged with relief. "It's a good thing that you've forgotten about your past. The truth is, you're the adopted son of the Gray family. Calvin is the actual heir of the Grays." My wife, Yvonne Stewart, points at me while telling Anna, "You should address him as Uncle Damian." Before I can recover from my shock, I see Anna, who I've risked my life to protect, run into Calvin Gray, the fake heir's arms. "Daddy, I was out having fun the whole day! Oh, I've missed you so much!" It turns out that my family wants nothing more than for me to lose my memories. In that case, I might as well abandon everything that's fake in my life.

Quinn Parker has a system: keep her grades up, keep her feelings private, and absolutely never act like the kind of girl who screams over a boy band, no matter how many NEON ATLAS songs she has memorized. So when the group’s lead singer, Jace Wilder, is chased through the arena hallway before a sold out show, Quinn reacts on pure instinct: she yanks him behind a giant fake pot plant, yells his name, and points the stampede of fans in the wrong direction. Jace disappears with security. Quinn goes back to her life. End of story. Except a week later, Quinn lands an after school cleaning job at a luxury rental and opens the door to find Jace Wilder alone, exhausted, and nothing like his shining, onstage self. He tries to flip the charm back on when he realizes she’s the girl who saved him, but Quinn doesn’t buy it. She makes him a coffee, tells him to sit down, and treats him like a normal person for the first time in a long time. Quinn isn’t falling for a fantasy. She doesn’t even know him. But the more time she spends in his offstage world, between rehearsals, rumours, and the pressure to always smile, the harder it becomes to ignore the quiet, real boy behind the spotlight… and the fact that he’s starting to look at her like she’s the only place he can breathe.

Marlene Blackwood was born into wealth, power, and a family that thrives on control. At Blackwood Academy, she is praised as the perfect daughter—beautiful, talented, and untouchable. But behind the luxury and privilege, the Blackwood name hides dark secrets, and Marlene is beginning to realize she’s only a pawn in a dangerous game. Then Ethan La Rosa appears. Cold, mysterious, and fiercely guarded, Ethan doesn’t belong at the academy. He is the kind of man Marlene has been warned to avoid—yet something about him draws her in, like a storm she can’t escape. Ethan’s eyes hold pain, and his silence hides a past filled with blood and betrayal. Ethan didn’t come to Blackwood Academy by chance. He is hunting for answers about his father’s death, and every clue points toward the Blackwood family. But the more he learns, the more he realizes that Marlene is not just connected to the truth—she is the key to it. When Marlene’s father suddenly announces her engagement to a powerful heir, she is shattered. The announcement is not love—it’s a strategic move, a trap meant to strengthen the family’s empire. Marlene is forced to choose between obeying her family or escaping the life that suffocates her. As Marlene and Ethan grow closer, the line between love and danger begins to blur. Their attraction becomes impossible to deny, but trusting him could destroy everything she has ever known. Now, Marlene must decide: Is Ethan her salvation… or her downfall? In a world where power rules and secrets destroy, love may be the most dangerous weapon of all.

"I loved you, Isabelle, but not anymore. Allison here is carrying my child." Morris said, his tone firm and unyielding. ** After four years of marriage without kids, Isabelle finally took in through IVF. She is on her way home to show her husband the pregnancy test result when she decides to stop by her friend's - Allison's place. There, she gets the shock of her life. Her dear husband in bed, naked with her friend - Allison. The only two people in this world she takes as family have just betrayed her. Struggling to cope, Isabelle is called back to the hospital where she's told there was a mistake during the insemination. The child she is carrying belongs to another man - Carlos Fernandez, the ruthless billionaire. And not just that; her husband's sperms was too weak to initiate fertilization. Meaning that he's impotent. So, if Morris is impotent, whose child is Allison carrying? Isabelle returns home only to be served with divorce papers... What happens after the truth about Allison's pregnancy is exposed? Will Carlos accept Isabelle as she is the wrong surrogate? Find out as you keep reading.

Noel Ashford is the only child of Scott Ashford, famed law attorney of the small town of Bisbee, Arizona. Life for the two is rather simple. Until the day her father brings home a stray criminal in the form of a 6-foot devil, by the name of Harken Lewis - who makes it his everyday mission to uproot Noel's simple life and welcome her to the dangers of his. At the loss of her mother at the age of 10, Noel has depended on herself in the absence of her father, counting down the days until she can leave her small town and finally start living her life outside of her shut-in home. Harken Lewis has lived his 18 years in and out of juvie and foster homes, never knowing the meaning of a home, never allowing himself to be tied down. Shacking up with his lawyer and her daughter is meant to be a means to an end, a pit stop on his journey to greener pastures. He doesn't expect to find the one thing to shake his resolve and shatter everything he thought he knew about himself. Stick a shut-in hermit and an adrenaline junkie delinquent under the same roof, what do you get? Disaster.

In the mystical kingdom of Eldoria, where Lycans rule the night, King Aedric—ruthless, powerful, and feared by all—has spent years searching for his fated mate. When he finally finds her, he is stunned to discover she is human. Lillian Thorn, a healer raised in the outskirts of the human kingdom, has always felt different. When she is captured by Lycans and brought before their king, she refuses to bow. But the Moon Goddess has chosen, and the bond between them is undeniable. Torn between fear and desire, Lillian must navigate a court of beasts who see her as weak and unworthy. As war brews between the Lycans and rogue werewolves, a dark prophecy is uncovered—one that speaks of a queen who will unite two worlds. But powerful enemies will do anything to stop her. When betrayal strikes, leaving Lillian on the brink of death, she awakens changed—stronger, deadlier, and no longer just human. With an ancient evil rising and an empire at stake, Lillian and Aedric must stand together. Will their bond be enough to save their kingdom, or will fate tear them apart? A tale of passion, power, and destiny—where a human girl becomes a queen and a king learns the true meaning of strength.