Guarded

This is the fourth book to the Bloodstone series. It can be read as a standalone, but it will have cross-over characters from the series. The dark realm is heavily guarded for a reason. Nothing good lurks beyond the border. Nothing good ever happens in a world full of darkness and evil intentions. But sometimes, you have to tempt fate to save your soul. Nesrin should know by now that tempting fate only leads to sorrow, poor decisions, and potentially deadly situations. But sometimes, the need to save someone else from their own fate clouds your judgement. What will Nesrin do when she goes too far down the rabbit hole? What will happen when she is on the brink of death, and the only thing that can save her is losing a piece of her own soul too? The clock is ticking, and the creatures lurking in the shadows can't help themselves when the chance to taste royal blood is on the line.

Tegan is a hybrid, only half wolf, her other half is a closely guarded secret, abandoned as a baby she is forced on an angry Alpha who does not want the responsibility. The Immortal Leaders do not leave the Alpha with any choice he must take the girl or be deposed and forced out of his own Pack. Caspian is the Alpha's heir, a bright little boy who adores the tiny girl his father hates. Caspian falls deeply in love with Tegan as the years pass and sees her as his property. He is determined to make her his Luna when he becomes the Alpha of their Pack. Tegan has no intention of being anyone's Luna especially not Caspians. He is not the boy she grew up with, he is his father's son. Things come to a head when the two children reach maturity and Tegan discovers exactly what she is and her life changes forever.

Rosalie Truscott's dreams of marrying for love are shattered when circumstances force her into an arranged marriage with Adrien Vasanten, the son of the country's wealthiest man. Resolute not to fall for a man she knows can never be truly hers, Rosalie's plans take an unexpected turn when she finds herself in love with Adrien, who despises her for separating him from her stepsister, the love of his life. Determined to conceal her true feelings, Rosalie faces heartbreak when Adrien serves her divorce papers. Vanishing from his life with a carefully guarded secret, she unexpectedly crosses paths with him again, and her concealed truth comes to light. Forced to confront buried emotions, Rosalie discovers Adrien seeks a fresh start. As they navigate this unexpected twist, Rosalie grapples with the question of whether to succumb to her feelings or if this marks the end of the road for both of them.

Five years ago, struggling law student Isla Monroe fell in love with a charming stranger during a whirlwind summer in Tuscany. He was kind, generous, and intensely private. When she discovered she was pregnant, he was already gone—and she had no way of finding him. What she didn’t know was that he was Lucien Wolfe, a reclusive tech billionaire hiding from the world after a public betrayal. Now, their worlds collide when Lucien acquires the struggling startup where Isla works. He’s no longer the soft-spoken man she once knew—he’s ruthless, guarded, and intent on control. But the moment he sees her, something shifts. He doesn’t remember her name, but he remembers her—and Isla knows it’s only a matter of time before he discovers the truth about the little boy with his eyes.

A fiercely independent and highly disciplined art student, known for her intense focus and guarded nature, is meticulously planning her final thesis exhibition – a project she sees as her only path to healing from a past betrayal that left her emotionally scarred. Her carefully constructed world is upended when a plumbing disaster in the dorms forces her into a temporary, shared apartment with the university's star rugby captain. He's a charismatic, powerful 'golden retriever' type, known for his easy charm and protective instincts, but also carries the weight of his own family's expectations. Initially, she views him as a loud, distracting presence, leading to clashes over shared space and differing lifestyles. However, the rugby captain is 'immediately obsessed' with her quiet intensity and the raw emotion in her art. He actively seeks to understand her, offering unwavering support and protection, especially when her past trauma threatens to derail her artistic process.

Akshara, the human girl who was unexposed to the world, was about to found the truth that she has been living in a Witch palace and guarded by werewolves until the night of the Blue moon which brings her fantasy world to reality. The shock and fear prevail in the air around her by witnessing their true identity. She wonders why she is kept alive among them. She always wants to escape her reality but unfortunately enters into the world of the mighty and powerful hybrid creature of Dragon-wizard, Devrit Swiftwings – The crown prince of Ayruzglow Kingdom. Eventually, she found the truth about the death of her parents and wanted to seek revenge. In the journey of revenge, she encounters the unfamiliar theme, LOVE. Will unarmed beauty able to defeat those evil blood-stained creatures for her revenge on the death of her parents? Who will she choose ferocious werewolf or mighty hybrid dragon wizard? Let’s explore the survival of Akshara against her destiny in the monstrous world.

She loved him in silence. He denied her without remorse. Alvara gave her heart to a man far above her world, believing his promises meant something. But when consequences followed, Adrian Vale chose power over love—and erased her without hesitation. Forced into a marriage built on cold rules and public lies, Alvara quickly learns that being a wife does not mean being wanted. Every kindness has conditions. Every smile hides control. And every mistake is hers to bear alone. When the marriage ends, Alvara walks away with nothing but scars and a vow never to be weak again. Years later, she returns...changed, guarded, and no longer willing to beg for what she deserves. But the man who once denied her isn’t ready to let go. In a world ruled by power, pride, and regret, can love survive after divorce… or is denial the one thing that never truly ends?

What happens when running from your past lands you straight into the arms of a man more dangerous than the one you fled? Ivy thought she had escaped her nightmare. After leaving a toxic relationship with powerful and dangerous Julian Monroe, all she wanted was peace. But peace was never part of her story. Not when her ex is obsessed with control… and revenge. When Ivy crosses paths with Adrian Wolfe — a guarded, ruthless billionaire with secrets of his own — she’s pulled into a world of protection, power, and painful truths. Adrian offers her safety, but it comes with rules… and a growing attraction she can't ignore. But as Julian starts closing in, Ivy realizes the mansion's walls can’t keep out the ghosts of her past. In a world full of lies, shadows, and danger, she must decide who she can trust and what she’s willing to risk for freedom... or love. This is not just a romance. It’s a battle for survival.

“Cassie.” Everything around me froze. I stared at him without blinking for a second. “Cassie?” I repeated back to him. “The woman you brought into our house and claimed she was a distant cousin?” That was the moment I knew my marriage was over. Chloe Stone thought she had a perfect life, with a husband she loved and a future she had dreamed of since she was a child. But on the night of their fifth wedding anniversary, one text changed her life. Her husband was having an affair with another woman. Devastated, she walks away from her marriage with nothing but a suitcase and her pride. She leaves and tries to heal but it is difficult under the roof of a bitter father. Chloe lands a job in a powerful firm and comes face to face with Alex Blackwood, her ex-husband’s college rival, a powerful billionaire CEO with a guarded heart, raising a child on his own. Can two hearts shattered by their pasts, find love in the most unexpected second chance?

He shattered her heart. Now fate is giving him one more chance—if only she’ll let him in. *********** Zara never imagined she’d return to the world that stole her innocence. But survival leaves scars, and behind her mask is a woman reborn—stronger, guarded, and determined never to be broken again. Liam thought he buried his past in boardrooms and blood. Yet when his newest bodyguard stirs memories long buried, he’s torn between guilt, obsession, and hope. Her eyes. Her silence. Her fire—it all feels too familiar. As the truth inches closer and old wounds resurface, Zara and Liam find themselves caught in a dangerous dance of secrets, revenge, and unresolved love. But some hearts, no matter how shattered, remember who they beat for. In a world of fragile trust and dangerous truths, can love really survive the lies of the heart?