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This is by no means a traditional werewolf tale. Romance, adventure, fantasy, legend, and never-ending plot twists are the foundations of this book's existence. If you're the type of reader who likes to ease into a story, then this is the book for you. But be warned: it becomes quite heated the deeper you dare tread with curious eyes. *** "Oh Alinta, my beautiful, beautiful Alinta," he murmured with a trembling sigh, firmly grasping the vial in his gloved hands. "You desire her?" an eerie voice echoed in the stalker's mind. **** Alinta Ull is a twenty-nine-year-old werewolf who has a passion for books, history, and myths. In a spontaneous decision, she sets off on a trip in the hope of escaping any fated misfortune that might harm her or her loved ones. A curse she has been grappling with since her eighteenth birthday. Accompanying her is her fierce and sassy red wolf, Angela, who is a formidable force in her own right. Every three years since that fateful birthday, Alinta and Angela have faced unfortunate events, such as death, rejection, and abandonment. They have finally come to accept that the Moon has forsaken them. They decide to visit the resting place of the infamous Rouge Deity werewolf, whose fabled return is prophesied to occur on the eighth crimson moon. Coincidentally, that day also marks Alinta and Angela's thirtieth birthday. Is it fate? Has the Moon truly cursed his creation for reasons unknown? To add to their misfortunes, an obsessed wolf lurks in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to claim Alinta as his own by whatever means necessary. However, he will soon learn that he is not the only one with ambitions. Trigger Warning: This novel contains mature themes of sexual assault, abuse, trauma, and kidnapping. Reader discretion is advised.

He's the city's most sought-after bachelor, a billionaire CEO with a cold heart. She’s an artist facing challenges, extremely self-reliant and allergic to commitment. Their lives intersect when a shocking rumor connects them, compelling Damien Sterling and Ava Rossi into a false engagement to protect their reputations. Damien must convey an impression of stability to obtain an important business deal. Ava requires the financial stability that Damien's proposal offers, enabling her to concentrate on her art without the looming risk of eviction. Their agreement is simple: fake it until the deal is done. Nevertheless, the lines separating fiction from reality blur as their deception becomes evident. The simmering desire they tried to ignore bursts into an intense romance, endangering their carefully constructed fronts. Nonetheless, Damien carries a concealed truth, a past trauma that makes him wary of love. Ava's past carries a hurtful secret that may ruin their delicate bond. As a merciless competitor endangers Damien's business and Ava's past resurfaces, their pretend engagement turns into a perilous situation. They have to determine if their love is genuine enough to endure the deceptions, the treacheries, and the high-stakes world they inhabit. Entangled Affair tells a tale of unforeseen romance, concealed motives, and the bravery to gamble everything for a shot at eternity.

Lyra is a weak Omega who has been forced into exile by her Alpha mate after her true identity of being a generational maid and courtesan (the fore-women/ancestors of her lineage were known to be maids) was put out. Unknown to her, she was already carrying the heirs of the Howl Valley Pack and sons of the wicked Alpha Maverick. Lyra finds shelter at an all rogue pack where she is constantly tormented by the leader of the group, Alerik. After having her twin sons, Arik, the ruthless rogue leader keeps forcing himself on her until she escaped with her pubs and into the arms of Alpha Viking, an old warrior with nothing left to his name after losing his only son and heir to a pegan war. Following the death of Alpha Viking, Lyra becomes the Viking Alpha, bestowing all powers into her. Years later, Alpha Maverick would come back seeking for Lyra after hearing rumors of her being a Viking Lord, and to claim his sons. But with his new interference in their lives, and the truth between reality and myth blurs, one thing is clear: a new future is uncertain.

After enduring a family trauma and heartbreak in her early teens, Dahlia resigned herself to a solitary existence. Just as she found solace in her loneliness, the enigmatic King Brothers emerged, disrupting her carefully constructed world. Dahlia remained wary of their motives, especially when the eldest, Ares Arthur King, showed a keen interest in her. Known as the antagonist in every tale, Ares Arthur King desired Dahlia for his own agenda. His intentions were possessive—to claim, manipulate, and perhaps even destroy her. Once his grasp tightened around her, Dahlia realized escape was futile. Yet, behind Ares Arthur King's villainous facade lurked a compelling backstory and a thirst for vengeance that threatened to unravel everything Dahlia thought she knew.

In a land already facing challenges and trauma, a witch foretold that havoc and chaos would befall it. However, the situation can be reversed if the Lunas of Moonhaven, Emberfell, and Nightshade Pack decide to send their Lunas away or degrade them even lower than an Omega. If they fail to do so, a great calamity will strike them. Lyraea, Kaida, and Zephyrine found themselves as victims of the three great packs' Lunas. Now, the question remains, will they be able to overcome the great torture of the three great packs, or will they have an unexpected encounter with the princes of Aeustria?

Genesis Caldwell has spent her life as a prisoner in her own home, treated like a servant by her cruel stepmother and stepbrothers who have crossed every boundary imaginable. Left with deep scars from their abuse, Genesis has become a selective mute, unable to speak due to the severe trauma she carries. Just when she thinks her life couldn’t get worse, she’s thrust into an arranged marriage with Kier Blackwood—ruthless billionaire in the boardroom, cold-blooded Casanova everywhere else. With his wealth and power, Kier could have any woman he wants, but love has never been on the table. He takes what he pleases and discards the rest without a second thought. To him, their marriage is just another transaction. To Genesis, it’s a chance at escape. But as their worlds collide, she begins to realize that behind Kier’s indifferent facade lies something far more dangerous, a man who could shatter her last defenses and make her feel again.

Tristan Hayes's life took a sharp turn, one moment he was on the cusp of his dream then suddenly found himself drowning. Trauma surgeon residency was brutal enough; losing his scholarship was a knockout blow. Desperate, he swallowed his pride and became "Titan" at Club Inferno. Six months, and he was their star, his body a commodity. Tonight was his last dance – he was booked for a bachelorette party for a bride-to-be linked to the Mafia family. He remembered the haze of perfume, the clamor, the hands pulling him closer and the willing mouths tasting him. He remembered the bride, her eyes wide, her laughter turning into moans and gasps. He entertained the women, the night ending with the bride's face covered in his thick sticky seed. After this night, he wanted to close this chapter of his life. He wanted to forget it all. He should have. Tristan awoke in a cold, unfamiliar room, the fear paralyzing. Now, bound and gagged in a concrete cell, the memory was a burning brand. He learned why they called Giovanni Sokolov "The Siberian Winter." Giovanni, a face carved from granite, stood before him. "My bride," Giovanni’s voice was a low growl, "You entertained my fiancée, She died a week ago, trying to run away with a man. Your seed was the catalyst. You helped her betray me." Giovanni leaned closer, his eyes devoid of warmth. "She was running away, Dr. Hayes. You helped her crave forbidden fruit. You opened the door to betrayal." He smiled, a cruel, predatory expression. "Now, you will pay the price of her betrayal. You will take her place... as my companion in bed... my slave and my plaything. Don't worry I'll make you'll enjoy every second of it."

Abused by her criminal father, Gail developed a trauma that didn't want to be touched, especially by men. One day, her father's karma came in Michael's form, killing him and leaving Gail alone. Not knowing what to do with her, Michael decided to take her in, originally planning on using her. However, what will happen if Gail, who only wants to experience genuine love, and Michael, who stops entertaining the concept of love at all, live in one house? Or when the original plan of using her completely changed to taking care of her?

Born into rejection and cast aside by her own pack, Claudia Lockwood is forced into a marriage with Marcellus Nightshade, a cursed Alpha fated to die at thirty. What begins as a union of convenience becomes a battle for survival, as they uncover buried secrets, fight for love, and seek redemption for their pasts. Together, they must challenge the forces conspiring against them, break a generational curse, and prove that love can rewrite destiny.

Amelia Lawn's world is turned upside down when her father's life hangs in the balance. Desperate to save him, she accepts a contract marriage proposal from Nelson Hayes, the son of a wealthy business mogul. As expected, the proposal comes with a hefty price: a two-year marriage which will in turn help Nelson secure his inheritance. As Amelia struggles through her complex situation, she discovers yet another shocking truth - the man she's been desperate to save isn't her biological father. Still weighed by the dilemma from this revelation, Amelia's world is further complicated by the reappearance of her ex-boyfriend and an unexpected pregnancy. Will she escape the shackles of her contract marriage especially since the contract forbids her from falling pregnant or reignite a lost love with Alex? Will she get over the trauma that comes with her identity discovery? Will she save the dying man or watch him die since he isn't her biological father?