Gina Torres Ethnicity

Five years ago, Aleksandr Volkov, alpha of the Silver Eclipse Pack, tragically lost his mate. Just as he begins to find his way back to "normal" he is blessed with a second chance mate. But did the Moon Goddess make a mistake? As a human who doesn't even believe werewolves exist, Rieka's kids are her world. When she learns that these impossible creatures are real--and that she is mated to their Alpha--she's faced with a love she didn't ask for, and world she doesn't understand. Plagued with guilt for what this could do to her children, Rieka resists the bond and avoids Aleksandr. But just when Rieka begins to come around, they are betrayed, and Rieka's worst fears come true as her children are forced to face the possibility of losing her. Can Aleksandr and Rieka overcome UNCERTAINTY and BETRAYAL to rule the pack together? Or will both of them face the ultimate loss? *** I know this novel might have a slightly slower start than some others, but that's why I offer so many free chapters before you have to begin paying to unlock them. Read the reviews written by other readers, it's worth it. *** This is a slow burn romance, so please be prepared. The book is marked completed, however, I did continue Aleksandr and Rieka’s story in another book titled “The Luna’s Family Secret.” My other book “Going Rogue” is the story of Gina (a side character in this book), but can be read independently. Each book has some spoilers for the other because of how the timelines overlap.

Akala ni Seraphina Ramos, kaya niyang tiisin ang lahat para sa lalaking mahal niya—hanggang sa gabing nahuli niya mismo ang asawa niyang si Adrian Torres, isang makapangyarihang CEO, sa kama kasama ang babaeng tinaguriang “true love” niya, ang sikat na aktres na si Lyra Alcaraz. Doon tuluyang nabasag ang puso at dignidad ni Seraphina. Sa araw ng kanilang diborsyo, sa harap mismo ni Adrian at Lyra, ikinagulat ng lahat nang hilahin ni Seraphina ang isang estranghero papasok sa Civil Affairs Bureau at pakasalan ito kaagad. Sinabi nilang desperada siya, pabigla-bigla, at nakakatawa. Ngunit alam ni Seraphina ang totoo—isa itong kasunduang kasal, walang halong damdamin. O akala lang niya. Hindi pala ordinaryong lalaki ang napangasawa niya—isa siyang makapangyarihang negosyante na marunong maglaro ng puso at kapalaran. Unti-unti, nagbago ang mundo ni Seraphina sa ilalim ng kanyang proteksyon. Ngunit muli siyang guguluhin ng nakaraan nang bumalik si Adrian—hindi na ang malamig at walang pakialam na asawa, kundi isang lalaking handang bawiin siya sa kahit anong paraan. Ngayon, haharapin ni Seraphina ang pinakamahirap na desisyon: pagbibigyan ba niya ang CEO ex-husband na minsan nang winasak siya, o pipiliin na niyang tuluyang mahalin ang sarili o ang iba?

{TW: DARK ROMANCE, ABUSE, DADDY KINK, PSYCHOTIC, VIOLENCE. This is not your typical dark romance novel, it gets darker with each chapters so if you can't handle it, kindly exit, not all Male leads are heroes some can be your worst nightmare, if you are looking for love you won't find it here} *********************************** "Won't you like to open your gift, Bambi?" It wasn't a question. César Navarro never asked. He commanded. When Anya Esmeralda Torres untied the silk ribbon and lifted the lid of the velvet box, her world shattered. Inside, staring back at her with dead, lifeless pupils, were the green eyes of Giovanni De Luca.....the man whose gaze had made her uncomfortable all evening. Her scream ripped through the silence. "Now his eyes will never trouble you again." He said it like he'd given her a necklace. Like dismemberment was romance. Like murder was love. César Navarro, known in the underworld as Calavera, wasn't just the founder of a billion-dollar tech empire. He was the Skull—mafia heir, executioner, and obsession wrapped in a tailored suit. And Anya? She was his cage bird. His possession. His favorite game. But Anya wasn't born to be caged. She was fire—wild, defiant, desperate for freedom. And no matter how many diamonds he draped her in, she vowed to escape. The question is: can you ever run from a monster who always finds you? Or will love become the cruelest prison of all?

Someone is stalking her, following every move she made for almost a year now. Her name is Amalia Yngrid G. Torres 29 years old, with a perfect body and a beautiful face but she's hiding it with her thick eye glasses and old fashioned clothes that made her look like a granny. Her almost scary life suddenly changed because of a letter. A letter from her long-lost Aunt that they thought was dead. Inheriting all of her Aunt's possession made her stunned and an instant millionaire. And there are her Aunt's wishes for her. All of a sudden, she met a gorgeous fine man named Maron Ferrer. Her Aunt's co-partner in their private agency. As their eyes met, Lia's heart beats so fast for the very first time. As she stared at him, she felt butterflies in her stomach. He changed her and became her savior, her real life James Bond, protecting her from any danger especially to her stalker. Can he also save Lia's heart from falling with him? Will she find true love or love will give her heartache? Now, what was she supposed to do? Is she really going to leave the life she used to be? Nakakaloka! Isang Manang at Isang Adonis magsasama? May clash bang magaganap or the other way around? Ready na kaya siya sa bagong buhay na mala- roller coaster and dating? Lia calm herself, she will accept it and ready for a nerve-wrecking adventure of a lifetime.

Jason Derrick, a 27-year old man. Cold, dreadful and callous criminal feared by others. A high- ranked individual in his confraternity. One whose identity is hidden by all except for three people. He's known as "Black Moon" because of his unique dress code featuring the black colour throughout. His heart is hardened because of the hurtful events he has encountered. He hardly gets sentimental over anything and has nothing to do with girls. A handsome billionaire. Skilled and highly qualified in the professional field. He has two lives. A deadly killer at night and a Hardworking CEO on a blissful day. The day and night have their specific duties. He lives in an isolated region, never been traced. Having lost his family in the most traumatic way and his fiancée, Rose, in the hands of a deadly nefarious man- Stone, He has not been better. However, Stone manipulates him by blackmailing him into doing his criminal activities because of a secret which is to be concealed till death, but his life encounters a change when he met a lady known as Stacy. Stacy Torres is a 24 year old lady. A workaholic, dedicated to her job. She has won many rewards for being the best in her department and company. She lives alone and the daughter of the once-successful business man, Mr Richmond Torres. Despite being very rich, she stooped low to work in a company other than hers. She's a kind soul and naive about some essential parts of life . Everything hovering around her life made her a target for Stone. Her life is in total danger as many thugs and gangs are after her. With happenings around, Jason and Stacy had to live together. Will Stacy be of help to Jason or not? Will Jason be free of Stone?

La princesse Catalina de la Meute de la Nuit Glacée contraint Elara Torres, une oméga sans pouvoir ni protection, à prendre sa place et à épouser le prétendu hideux Roi Alpha. Mais lorsque Catalina découvre une clause cachée dans le contrat de mariage qui confère un immense pouvoir à la nouvelle Luna et apprend que le Roi Alpha est en réalité le célibataire le plus beau et le plus convoité du royaume, elle perd la raison. Faisant irruption dans la chambre nuptiale où Elara et le Roi Alpha viennent d'accomplir le rituel, Catalina traîne Elara dans la nuit et ordonne son exécution. Elara survit. De justesse. Et pire encore, ou peut-être fatalement, elle découvre bientôt qu'elle porte l'enfant du Roi Alpha. Désespérée d'échapper à la colère de Catalina, Elara s'enfuit. Mais la Déesse de la Lune a d'autres projets. Son chemin la ramène tout droit sur le territoire du Roi Alpha, où elle devient sa nouvelle secrétaire. Le roi Alpha est obsédé par elle depuis cette nuit-là. Elara doit désormais faire face à la jalousie dévorante de Catalina, protéger son enfant à naître et lutter contre les sentiments interdits qui grandissent entre elle et l'homme avec lequel elle s'est accouplée sans le savoir.

She raised her face to his. He was staring down at her with such intensity, it was like a physical touch. He stared at her, through her, right into her, and she felt her breath hitch. His gorgeous body was so solid, so strong. He was close to her and it felt so damn good; she lowered her gaze to his lips, dying to kiss him. Needing to be closer, as close as she could be. Aidan was wondering just how the hell he had ended up here: pressed up on Gabriela’s hot little body, her hands clutching him. His cock was pushed into her firm, curvy thigh, and her dark eyes were full of unspoken desire. The sight of that lust shocked him, exhilarated him. **** Gabriela Torres was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and she saw something she was never meant to see. A brutal murder. Now she’s hiding at Dangerous Curves, trying to convince herself she imagined it, that the killers never noticed her. She’s wrong. They know exactly who she is... and they’re coming. When it becomes clear Gabi is being hunted, the Curves men close ranks to protect her. But no one moves faster than Aidan Carter, the tough, steady man she’s been quietly in love with for years. Aidan has wanted Gabi for three long years, and when she moves in with him, the walls finally fall. He gives her safety, devotion, and everything he has. But when the Fallen Angels MC decides loose ends must be erased, protection may not be enough. As violence drags Gabi into darkness, Aidan faces his greatest fear: that love might not be strong enough to bring her back. And losing her would destroy him.

Eriska Putri sudah mengenal Arziko Pratama sejak masih duduk di bangku sekolah dasar. Sejak kecil, Eriska selalu menjadi korban kenakalan Arziko. Cowok itu selalu saja membuat Eriska sedih dan menangis. Padahal, Eriska tidak memiliki salah apa pun kepada Arziko dan tidak pernah melakukan hal-hal tidak baik kepada Arziko. Tapi, setiap hari Arziko selalu saja melakukan sesuatu untuk membuat Eriska menangis. Hingga akhirnya, Eriska tidak tahan lagi dengan kelakuan nakal Arziko dan memutuskan untuk pindah sekolah. Kemudian, tiba-tiba saja Arziko muncul di hadapan Eriska. Dia sudah menjadi aktor terkenal. Arziko meminta Eriska untuk datang ke rumahnya dan bertemu dengan adiknya yang sedang sakit karena adik perempuannya itu mengidolakan Eriska. Demi adik perempuannya, Arziko akan membujuk dan memohon kepada Eriska untuk datang menemui adik perempuannya walau harus berlutut. Awalnya Eriska menolak, tapi dia akhirnya menerima permintaan Arziko dengan niat untuk membalaskan rasa sakit hatinya selama ini. Dia akan membuat Arziko jatuh cinta padanya dan meninggalkannya. Tentu saja rencananya tidak berjalan mudah, karena ternyata, Eriska sendiri pun mulai terjebak dengan rencananya sendiri. Eriska pun mulai jatuh cinta pada Arziko. Masalah tidak berhenti sampai di situ. Fian, aktor terkenal lainnya yang juga merupakan sahabat Arziko, ternyata jatuh cinta juga kepada Eriska. Dia tidak ingin Eriska menjadi milik Arziko, begitu juga Arziko yang tidak akan menyerah untuk mendapatkan cinta Eriska. Berkat bantuan Gina, Eriska akhirnya mengakui bahwa dia sudah benar-benar jatuh cinta pada Arziko. Eriska menyerah pada perasaannya sendiri dan melupakan semua rasa sakit hati dan kebenciannya untuk Arziko. Saat Fian menyatakan perasaannya kepada Eriska, Eriska menolaknya dengan tegas dan menerima Arziko sebagai kekasihnya.

Mi amigo de la infancia prometió casarse conmigo una vez que alcanzáramos la edad adecuada —pero en mi ceremonia de boda, él le dio el anillo a mi hermanastra, Sol Huarte. En ese tiempo, era Víctor Lowell, el temible heredero de la mafia, quien me había salvado anunciando públicamente que me había amado por años. Durante los cinco años de matrimonio, él cumplía cada deseo que yo tenía, incluso aquellos que mencionaba de manera casual. Yo realmente creía que era el centro de su mundo. Todo eso cambió cuando me topé con folder clasificado mientras limpiaba su repisa de libros. La primera página era un archivo sobre Sol, con tres palabras en rojo impresas en negrita: “Prioridad de protección.” Le seguía un reporte de misión que yo conocía demasiado bien. En la noche de la misión, hubo un atentado en mi contra. Mi sangre casi se derramó por completo antes de que me salvaran. Cuando desperté en el hospital, descubrí que había perdido a un bebé que no sabía que estaba esperando. Lloré amargamente en los brazos de Víctor, pero no le hablé del bebé. No quería que se preocupara más por mí. Ahora, finalmente me doy cuenta —Sol también había sido atacada esa noche, y las órdenes de Víctor habían sido: “Salven primero a Sol.” Mis lágrimas mojaron el papel, corriendo la escritura. —Está bien —dije suavemente, pero con firmeza en el silencio—. Si mi matrimonio ha sido toda una mentira, voy a desaparecer de su vida. Para siempre.

After Uncle Frank and Aunt Gina died, my older cousin, Izzy Kramer, moved in with my family. To make up for the fact that she has lost her parents, everything she has is hers and hers alone. I'm not allowed to even think about touching them. Summer comes along, and my parents get Izzy a brand new bathtub. I happen to glance at it for just a second longer, and Izzy immediately breaks into tears. "If you want all of these things, Melanie, go ahead and take them! I just want my parents back!" Mom and Dad are furious, and Mom storms over to slap me. "Why are you acting like such a spoiled child? What, have you never seen a bathtub before? Why do you keep staring at Izzy's bathtub, huh?" My cheek stings. Ever since then, I've grown too scared to even look at any of Izzy's things. One day, Izzy invites me to have a soak in her bathtub. Thrilled, I carefully step into the water, but it's not as warm as I expected. In fact, the icy water instinctively gives me the urge to draw backward, but Izzy gives me a hard shove from behind. She swiftly locks the bathroom door shut after. "Since you like eyeing other people's things so much, you jealous brat, I'll make sure you have a nice long soak in the tub this time!" Having lost my footing when she shoved me, I bash my head against the side of the bathtub. I feel something warm trickling down my forehead, but that sensation is quickly replaced by the icy water that surrounds me. I don't know how much time passed, but eventually, I find myself hovering in the air. I hear Izzy's voice coming from the other side of the door. She complains to my parents, "Uncle James! Aunt Louise! Melanie snuck into the bathroom to use my bathtub!"