Escapism By Raye

He rejected her to chase power. She gave herself to a stranger... and woke up marked by fate. Ryker, the mate River Moonstorm thought she was destined for, tossed her aside — choosing his best friend instead, all to earn a spot in his dream biker club. Broken and drowning in betrayal, River finds herself in a bar, face-to-face with Orion — mysterious, magnetic, and oozing danger. One drink turns into a night she can’t forget. One touch unlocks a part of her wolf she’s never known. But Orion isn’t just a dark escape. He’s the star of the Sexy Groove Bikers Club — and he’s hiding secrets that could turn River’s world upside down. Can she handle the fire he ignites in her? Or will falling for Orion burn her all over again?

In a kingdom ruled by a brutal king, Thalia Blackwood, an infamous assassin, is given a choice: fight for her freedom or remain a prisoner in the deadly salt mines of Karnak. Selected to compete against ruthless criminals in a contest to become the King’s Champion, Thalia soon finds herself entangled in dark court politics, where enemies lurk in the shadows, and nothing is as it seems. But as she navigates this treacherous competition, sinister forces far beyond the throne emerge, and Thalia must confront a hidden magic, long thought lost, that could destroy everything. With her deadly skills and a mysterious past that threatens to surface, she must outwit her rivals and face dangers both human and magical. Freedom comes at a price—and Thalia will pay it in blood if she has to. Will she win her freedom, or will the darkness of her past consume her first?

Humans and Werewolves co-exist but its a rarity for a human and a werewolf to be mated. Iandor finds himself not only saved by an Alpha but also to be mated to him.

"You are going to love having me as your step-brother." His lips trailed my neck, brushing it with kisses. ****** After seeing her boyfriend sleeping with Jessica, a cheerleader she hates, Carla decides to pay Pedro back. She ends up sleeping with his friend, Diego, a billionaire, but wishes to never cross paths with him again. When her mother shares the good news of her being engaged to her lover, Carla shows her interest in meeting her mother's fiance. She comes face to face with her future stepfather, but gets terrified on seeing that her future step brother is Diego. "Welcome to hell, step sis, " He said. *Will Carla allow this union to take place? *Can she resist Diego's temptation?

"Meet my sons, Mia. Sons, meet Mia, your soon-to-be step-sister." Then three tall, sturdy, muscular men joined us at the table and I had no doubt that they were my step-brothers. They looked just like their father. I gasped, shrinking in fear as I remembered where I had met them. Quinn, Jack and John, the triplets of misery in my high school life. I would be a fool if I ended up liking the boys who had bullied me and treated me like I wasn't worth . They are different at this time from the wolves in my dream. They are playing the role of a gentle older brother. I heard that they were in the Navy and I must admit that was where fitted them. I hoped that they met with men who were stronger than they were who could give them a taste of their own medicine and bully them, just as they had bullied me. Later, they claimed that I was their mate. "Keep it a secret from our parents, okay? We'll cherish you, Sis."

"Wolfless and as useless as a human" are the words Victoria has grown up hearing. At twenty years old, she has been ridiculed for nearly a decade by her family who constantly remind her that she is worthless and undeserving of love. When her mate, Alpha Damon, comes knocking, she is excited to leave and start a new life with him. However, she soon realizes that he is no different from the father she's grown up with. Desperate for a chance at true love and acceptance, she makes an escape and lands at a new pack. For the first time, her flaws are accepted and she encounters different people, including Alpha Brian who readily accepts her for who she is. When secrets and family legends start spilling forth, will Victoria be handle the heat and accept the other side of her? Or will she be broken down again and made to do the wish of others?

Knights MC is made up of 18 guys from special forces. They're all retired and created a motorcycle club due to their love of riding motorcycles. They do search and rescue missions across the USA. They help rescue women and children from trafficking and drugs. They have both government and private contracts. Follow these 18 short stories as each one finds their true love. Some women may be broken and scarred from harsh realities of life, but her special guy will pick her up, protect her, and help mend her scars. Not everyone is happy about the clubs rescues. Some may try to seek revenge on them. Jealous abusive ex's sometimes don't give up. However, the club will see to every woman's and club members safety and protection no matter what it takes!

”Rudina, do you trust me?” I feel my blood go still and the tongue tastes like sandpaper. He had been different from all the other men. He had been everything I had needed all my life and I had never doubted that I meant more to him than a weak wolf. But what was I supposed to do when I found out he only accepted me because his status was in danger? As a mere solution to a threat to keep his pride. It had shattered me. ”No, Volk. I do not.” I say in a husky voice. His green eyes glisten in the dark and I cannot believe what I see. I was making the Alpha of the Red crescent moon cry. Rudina and Volk can never be more different in ideals and values but fate has it that their paths must cross and the universe brings them together in the most unexpected place. Setting his pride aside, Volk intends to conquer the world for a woman he loves through whatever challenge he may be forced to face. See how a man and woman experience love for the first time. A blend of love and lust with demons lurking in the shadows.

Sera I escaped a life plagued with death and destruction years ago. But it's come back to haunt me. Killian Ricci is no ordinary crime boss. He's the grim reaper. I belong to him. I don't know why he's keeping me locked up. All I know is he holds my life in his hands. And in the mafia world, his hands are bloody. They don't call him the Hand of Death for no reason. If I want to survive I have one option. Submit. Killian Mano Della Morte. That's what they call me. The Hand of Death.

Ayla Hart was born a Guardian, descended from bloodlines that protect Alphas with their lives. Her mother died saving the Luna. Her father was paralyzed shielding the Alpha. Now Ayla is destined to protect the future Alpha Kieran Vale, the boy she’s trained her whole life for. But Kieran doesn’t even know she exists. When ruthless Alpha Thorne of Black River declares Ayla as his fated mate, the peaceful life she’s known turns violent. Caught between Kieran’s cold indifference and Thorne’s dangerous desire, Ayla must decide if she’s a prize to be claimed or a wolf who gets to choose. Then a third Alpha rises from the shadows to claim Ayla by force, believing she’s his to control. Ayla isn’t just a Guardian. She’s the first of her kind born, not reborn. That makes her powerful. That makes her hunted. They want her as Luna, but will it be by force, by fate, or will she make her own Choice?