Deception Meaning

Malia Ray Smith, the heiress to the country's largest chocolate manufacturer, thought she had it all wealth, power, and the love of her father. But her husband Maynard Salvador cheats on her leaving Malia feeling worthless and insecure Just when Malia thought things couldn't get any worse, Larson Reynold enters her life and sweeps her off her feet and Malia believes she has found her true love. But as she falls deeper, she uncovers a web of lies and deception, and realizes she's been nothing but a pawn in Larson's dangerous game. Malia must navigate a world of betrayal, corruption, and evil plotting, all while finding the strength to stand up for herself and fight for the love and happiness she truly deserves.

*book three* Having survived the River, Akara wakes alone, and with a decision to make. Find Marek, the mysterious hunter who saved her life through deception and lies? Or find Taius, the King, who's lies are coming to the surface. And through the decision on who to trust, Akara must battle through her emerging powers, and her torn feelings between Marek and Tai. And her decision will reveal a connection far deeper than what she ever thought she was capable of.

In a tale of secrets and deception, Peony finds herself hiding her triplets from Xander, the one person she fears the most. Desperate to keep her children safe, she goes to great lengths to keep their existence a secret. However, when Xander stumbles upon them by chance, Peony's worst nightmare becomes a reality as her triplets mysteriously vanish without a trace. Left with no other choice, Peony must turn to Xavier for help, hoping to convince him to assist in their rescue. But as they delve deeper into the tangled web of lies, the truth that has long been locked away begins to unravel. As Peony and Xavier race against time to find the missing triplets, they uncover shocking revelations about their own intertwined histories. The weight of the past threatens to consume them both, but they must set aside their differences and confront the truth together. Author: MEOONGPERSIAA Copyright: Ideaink Six Cats

Prologue The cry of a baby is heard and a maid screamed it's a girl, it's a girl. A smile creapt unto the mother's lip as she carries her child in her hands. She kissed the child , prayed for her and blessed her. I name you Alaina meaning light. She gave the child to the maid. "Please take her to a Faraway place where no one can find her, please help me and protect my child. She's our last hope" the maid nodded with a worried face and took the child. "May the spirits be with you Alaina

Bound by Fate, Torn Apart by Desire Alora, carrying the promise of new life, finds her world shattered when her mate's heart strays. A choice is forced upon her: to endure the icy bite of betrayal or to break free from the chains of fate. As she flees, leaving behind a life once thought unbreakable, a battle for her soul begins. Can love truly conquer all, or will the darkness of deception claim victory? Can Sebastian conquer his demons and reclaim the love he thought he'd lost, or will his mistakes cost him everything?

After dating Scott Kenta for 10 years, I said to him, "Scott, I'm pregnant." The file in his hands slipped and hit the floor. He frowned, clearly irritated. "Don't be ridiculous," he said. "This is a critical moment—my company's going public. I never planned on having a child." "It's fine. Your career matters more," I said, smiling gently. He didn't catch the meaning behind my words. I was pregnant, yes. But he wasn't the father.

Following her divorce from Dominic, Clarissa was involved in an accident that erased all her memories. A year later, during her wedding, a stranger interrupts the ceremony and claims to be her husband. However, she has fallen for her ex-husband's fiercest competitor. Dominic Romano, the Mafia Don, is determined to reclaim his wife at any cost. Known for his ruthless nature, he will stop at nothing to win her back, even if it means confronting his biggest rival. What will Clarissa do when she discovers that her entire life has been built on deception? Would she ever forgive her ex/husband for the mistreatment offered her when they were married? What will unfold when her deepest secret comes to light?

I’m Vicky Eaton, a bondless Kindred. Meaning, I don’t have a Blood Bond mate--the only human you can drink from according to the Kindred law. I’ve done my best to stick to the rule, until I realized that my new boss just smells too darn delicious for me to resist and fits every criteria to be my mate. However, I have made a vow long ago to stay bondless for eternity.**As he spoke, he licked my ear. My heart began to race again. The aroma of his Blood Perfume mixed with his natural body fragrance, stimulated my every nerve. He kissed my neck. I groaned against his touch as he removed my clothing for the third time in under 12 hours."Whatever you do…” I said breathlessly, “Don’t stop.” My words hit him hard and his moves intensified. Suddenly, he broke apart and turned his neck to me, revealing his glorious skin. I froze. Should I stay true to my past, or do I take a leap of faith and fall into the world of the Blood Bond?

With a history like ours, the meaning of the word family tended to tangle into something unrecognizable. DNA and bloodlines didn’t tie us together, and neither did our last names. Various shades of grey blurred the branches of our twisted family tree. I wasn’t her brother. They weren’t my parents. Not that it mattered… She was off limits. Portia was my friend. Then my foster sister. And she’d always be the love of my life. Family Ties is created by Stephie Walls, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Kael has always been an anomaly. Born a male Omega in a world where such a thing is considered an abomination, he’s spent his life cloaked in deception, thanks to his mother’s tireless efforts. Working as a lowly palace servant, Kael lives in fear of discovery, desperately clinging to his fabricated Beta identity. When a brawl lands him a position as personal assistant to the aloof and formidable Alpha Prince, Alaric, Kael's carefully constructed world teeters on the brink of collapse. Alaric, burdened by the pressure of finding a mate and securing the throne, is haunted by the whispers of his unmated status. But one fateful accident shatters Kael’s disguise, unleashing his intoxicating Omega scent and igniting a primal bond with Alaric that neither of them can deny. As their secret love blossoms in the shadows, they must confront societal prejudice, political machinations, and a devastating secret from Kael's past – a connection to the royal family that could destroy everything they hold dear. Torn between duty and desire, Alaric and Kael must fight for their love and challenge the very foundation of their world, even if it means risking everything.