Brutal Vows

A bride’s whose to-be husband chooses her own best friend over her on their wedding day vows to herself never to love again. But this vow of hers begins to waver as she meets a handsome yet mysterious man who manages to creep his way into her heart and also promises to help her satiate her hunger for revenge. What will she do when she discovers nothing is normal as it seems? Can she put back all the broken Pieces even after discovering everything in her life, including herself, is not normal as she always thought? And what about the broken Pieces of her heart?

England, 1876. Twenty-year-old Maraina Blackwood has always struggled to adhere to the restrictive standards of Victorian society, denying the courage and desire that burn within her soul. But after a terrifying supernatural encounter, Maraina's instincts compel her to action. Maraina soon discovers a plot to unleash a new world—one of demonic aristocrats, bloody rituals, and nightmarish monsters. Putting her upbringing aside, Maraina vows to fight the dark forces assuming control of England. But as her world transforms, Maraina finds that she too must transform...and what she becomes will bring out all that she once buried. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

When Cosa Nostra got into a war they asked for help from Bratava and to make this official they arranged a marriage between a broken girl and a psychopath. Anna Fratello was given as a virgin bride to Alex Ricco, a man who is brutal and deadly and does not feel emotions. But what will happen when he gets to know that his newly wedded bride not only fears men but is not a virgin as well.

Molly is murdered one night by a brutal alien from outer space known as the chasen but instead of staying dead she comes back to life. Not as herself but in another person's body. She is being hunted and with the help of Det. Brighton and a blind seer named Vera, she must figure out what is happening before she runs out of lives and dies for good.

Andrea gave everything to Jason—the man she loved, her inheritance, her dreams, and fifteen years of her life. Together, they built his tech empire, but betrayal shattered her world. Pregnant and suspicious of Jason’s infidelity, Andrea confronts him only to face a devastating accident that robs her of her child and her ability to conceive. Abandoned by Jason and framed as mentally unstable, Andrea is left with nothing. Betrayed by her husband, her best friend, and even his family, she endures humiliation, heartbreak, and months in an illegal mental institution. But when Jason’s estranged younger brother, Jake, rescues her, Andrea vows revenge.

The precious Golden Leaf at Tranquillity Valley High School has been stolen by a ruthless Underworld criminal organisation, Obsidian. President Drago Caracas of Obsidian vows to change the world with the Golden Leaf. Now, the principal, Gerard Ramirez, of Tranquillity Valley finds three of his most talented students, Marco Cortes, Zak and Rachel, and urges them to go on a quest to find the Golden Leaf, which is located on Stingray Island. Anyone who has entered the island has never come back out alive. But these three teenagers are highly skilled in martial arts, sword fighting and archery. Can they retrieve the Golden Leaf and stop Drago's evil plans?

Fransisca Ryle is forced to seek a job at the prestigious company owned by Alexander Smith due to the urgent need for funds to cover her seriously ill mother's medical expenses. She secures a position as Alexander's secretary, but she also has to endure the cold demeanor of the CEO and his infuriating girlfriend, Veronica. Unexpectedly, a one-night stand between Fransisca and Alexander leads them to realize that love is blossoming between them. As their relationship deepens, Alexander rekindles his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, leaving Fransisca feeling betrayed and humiliated. She decides to leave Alexander's life and vows to seek revenge in her heart. How the next?

Remi Renard gave up her life for love and married the man her father hated. Unfortunately her once passionate romance turned into a stale marriage. “You have to get rid of that baby, I am not ready to be a father.” One miscarriage later and she is kicked out of her matrimonial home by her husband and her only friend. “Get out you useless witch. You can't even give him a child.” Heartbroken, she vows her revenge. But first, she has to prove herself worthy of her birthright as CEO of Renard Dynasty and take down all those who would oppose her.

"Do you believe desire can be holy ,or is it always a sin" ? " Depends. Sometimes it saves you . Sometimes it ruins you." "And if you knew the ending was tragic , could you still want it" ? "Every time " Twenty different tales of obsession, betrayer,and temptation-where love is never simple or safe. From rejection mates and cursed vampire to priest breaking vows ,ex-wives hunting revenge ,and human traped between werewolves and mermaid-These stories test the limit of what we dare to want . Some lovers burn the word for each other. Some are destroyed by their own hunger . But all of them prove one truth; Desire always costs .

The day I found out I was pregnant with twins, Vincent Castellano celebrated like a man who had been handed heaven. Fireworks over Brooklyn. Vows whispered against my stomach. Promises that his empire, his loyalty, and his life were mine. That same day, I found out the hospital built in my name had been sheltering his affair. While I was throwing up and fighting to keep our babies safe, he was holding another woman in the next room. So I made my choice. I would keep the twins. But Vincent Castellano would lose all three of us.