Franklin Library Leather Bound Books Novels & Stories

Maxine was never meant to survive the night she was born. Raised on secrets and half-truths, she becomes the new Luna unaware that her fate is tied to an ancient prophecy, a deadly betrayal, and a mate destined to fear her. Draven, the powerful High Alpha, has long lived under a curse: he will mate with the bloodline responsible for his family’s downfall. So when Maxine is revealed as his destined mate, he sees not only desire, but danger. As hidden powers awaken and long-buried truths unravel, Maxine and Draven are drawn into a bond that could either save their kingdom or destroy it. In a world built on lies, falling in love may be the deadliest betrayal of all.

An story about two people who has different life, responsibilities, rules, work but has same personality. A story of love which start with the mission but bought them together. What will they both do when they realize their love for each other. Will they choose their responsibilities or true love.

The Northern Citadel was supposed to be my sanctuary. Instead, it became my cage. After surviving the crushing collapse of the Hit, I thought the worst was behind us. I was wrong. My mate, Logan Pierce, nearly gave his life to shield me from the falling stone, proving his devotion in blood. But as he heals within the walls of the Lawson Estate, a new shadow looms over our fated bond. My parents, the powerful Alphas of the North, no longer see Logan as a lowly Southern wolf—they see him as a threat to their control over me. While Logan recovers, a legendary opportunity arises: an apprenticeship with the world-renowned shifter designer, Draco Wesley. It is the break my career needs, but it comes with a deadly price. Draco’s interest in me isn't just professional, and his scent stirs a dormant power in my blood that threatens to upend the Great Houses. As Madison Lawson weaves a web of sharp cruelty to reclaim her status as the pack’s golden child, and old enemies like Roman Volkov move in the underworld shadows, I am caught in a lethal tug-of-war. Logan is burning with possessive rage, his wolf snarling at the distance between us. Draco is offering me a throne in the fashion world. And my family is preparing to trade my freedom for a border treaty I never agreed to. In a world where Alpha Blood is the only currency, I must decide: Do I play the role of the dutiful daughter, or do I sharpen my claws and claim my own territory? The hunt has just begun.

Magnolia's life slowly falls apart when her step mother sells her to a ruthless Mafia boss, Orion, as payment for her parent sins. His wrath was known to be swift and painful, Magnolia knows this spells doom for her. But Orion's revenge comes with a price: her complete submission to him. He unleashes his inner vengeance and pain on her for the pain her parents made him pass through. Magnolia's world is slowly turned upside down. But Orion has no idea that this beauty would be the end of him. She is a spy sent by his rival Mafia clan to get Intel on him and take him out. Magnolia doesn't want to do it but he doesn't give her a reason to not want to. She is stuck in between the lines of pain, pleasure and love. She finds herself, craving for the very man who absolutely loathes her. Will Magnolia surrender to this intense passion, or will she fight to regain her once lost freedom? In this dark and mysterious world of mafia's, there is one saying that guides all: "Once you've submitted, there's no escape"

BLURB: Sera was meant for greatness. But her status as a bastard child and an invalid who has no wolf and is unable to shift leads her to believe she isn’t special. Her life takes a drastic turn when she is switched in place of her father’s legitimate daughter to given away as amnesty token to save her father’s head to none other than Lycan Fabian. The Alpha who is known for his cold heart and ruthlessness. Lycan Fabian is determined to punish Sera for the sins of her father and will stop at nothing to see that her entire family burned the same way his burned. But what happens when his hatred turns into lust and then desire and he uncovers that Sera is his fated mate? Much ore importantly, what will happen when he discovers Sera was switched and isn’t the original and legitimate daughter of his sworn enemy?

I signed a contract to marry the man I hate the most in the world. Alexander Voss; a ruthless billionaire, my family’s mortal enemy, the devil who once tried to destroy everything I built. One year. One penthouse. One bed. No feelings. No touching. No falling in love. But the moment the ring is on my finger, the rules start to burn. Every touch burns with vengeance. Every kiss tastes like war. But the most dangerous part? I’m starting to crave the man who ruined my life. And he’s becoming obsessed with keeping me forever. Bound by Contract, Owned by Hate — Where enemies become addicts.

Alpha King Kade wants Mob Boss Rome to report to him because he was starting to get too powerful and that was detrimental to the King's rule but Rome is not about to be some coddled Royal's pawn. Kade hadn't been expecting to be captivated by the ruthless mob boss and now wants to control him, not just politically but in the bedroom as well. Rome's not called a ruthless mob boss for nothing though and he's not about to cede to another's dominance.

After five years, Dominic Torres is still in love with the memory of his late wife. Beneath the mask of a powerful, billionaire heir is a man who has never stopped mourning the love of his life. But when the condition to inherit his family's private aviation empire demands he remarry, Dominic reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage. Violet Cassidy, has had a crush on Dominic since junior school. But soon, she realizes she didn't marry the man in her fantasies. Cold, distant, and emotionally shut down, Dominic makes it painfully clear he still belongs to his late wife. As Violet grapples with her husband's rejection, she becomes tangled in a dangerous temptation with her handsome brother-in-law that begins to blur the lines between family and desire. At the same time, her new, sexy as sin dance instructor becomes obsessed, his intentions growing darker with every lesson. And just when Violet starts slipping away, Dominic realizes he can’t bear to lose her. She thought love was a fairytale. But now she’s dancing between a husband who aches to possess her, a brother-in-law who burns to corrupt her and a teacher who longs to claim her. Violet evolves from the neglected wife to the woman who turns them all inside out. Will she find a way to crown all three men her kings or will she become the prize in their web of lies, rivalry, and obsession?

She was ruined in a single night. Now she’s back—with a new name, a hidden past, and a score to settle. After a betrayal that destroyed her future and shattered her reputation, Astrid arrives at an elite warrior academy across the ocean—unrecognizable, untouchable. No one knows who she really is… not even the cold, unreadable combat instructor whose rejection once broke her. He calls her Mouse. Pushes her. Watches her. But his wolf knows. As sparks ignite beneath blood, secrets, and silver, enemies close in from every side. A jealous rival, a missing heir, and a dark conspiracy that’s been waiting to strike. She wanted revenge. She didn’t expect to fall for him again. And this time, loving him might cost her everything.

She was wounded and swore to make all men pay until she met him. Bella was hurt in the most cruel way by the man she has loved all her life. Everything was taken away from her including her hope of having a child of her own which is one of her greatest wish. On the night she found out about everything a beast as created, she swore to never rest until hundred men have paid for her misery. She used her beauty as a weapon and succeeded in ruining many mighty men until she met Henry Rick who was also hurt and on a mission of revenge too. His fiance cheated on him on their wedding day with his step brother, he was hurt and swore to make sure that every woman that comes his way gets a share of his hurt. It was a clash of revenge as their rage clashed with each other. Rick gave up first taking her healing up to himself and shielding her from all the dangers she had incurred upon herself through the course of her revenge mission. Rick was all she ever wanted except that now she was no longer Bella, she was now Rose, her split personality who has no atom of emotion. Will Rick be able to awaken Bella again while shielding her from all the dangers lurking around or will the will Rose succeed in ruining herself aside all the dangers she has created for herself?