Hopeless Masquerade

Hanna's dreams and hopes come crashing down as she watches her beloved bar and home burn to the ground. In the aftermath of that horrifying event, she feels all hope is lost until a kind stranger rescues her. A kind stranger with an asshole of a boss who is determined to see her homeless and hopeless again. One thing about Hanna though, is that she's never been one to shy away from a challenge. Working for Aaron is a challenge, but not as big as trying to keep her hands off her delicious new boss. This is going to end one of two ways for her, bad or worse and there's nothing she can do to stop it.

Veronica, a musician in a band, finds herself on a sticky wicket when she realizes that the man of her dreams—Théo Reynaud—is an elaborate masquerade to his danger-seeking alter ego. As she tries to stay relevant in the music scene, she battles depression and bouts of anxiety while dealing with a dysfunctional long-distance relationship. Théo is a fashion model striving to make a good living in the cutthroat industry while moonlighting as an informant. After a vindictive crime boss endangers his family, he is tasked to complete his final assignment to keep his loved ones out of harm's way, and be with the woman he loves. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ genres: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE, CRIME, DRAMA ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This is a work of fiction. Places, characters, dialogues, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination, or are used fictitiously. This story contains profanity, sexual themes, drug usage, and some violence intended for mature readers. Read at your own risk. [DISCLAIMER: The author does not own the original images on the book cover.]

Love and hatred can't coexist ever, but love combined with generosity can leave a lasting impact, which are not easy to hide. My story, however, was a dark and unsavory tale that would make the world shun me even more than they already do. It's not a story suitable for innocent ears, a cautionary tale of how I dragged my princess charming into a toxic and bitter love. My love was genuine, yet I'm haunted by the guilt of my actions. When everything backfired, my Alpha introduced a new woman he claimed to love, and I was forced to accept it. But a life without love is a dumb, lifeless existence, a bleak and hopeless hues.

When Emma Larson wakes up to a positive pregnancy test after a scorching night at a masquerade ball, her world turns upside down. The father? Liam Knight, her billionaire CEO boss—a man she's never met outside of the piercing eyes behind a gold mask. Ordered to keep her secret to protect her career, Emma defies the odds, drawn to Liam's hidden warmth and the truth about their night. Dogged by office rivals and pursued by Liam's history, Emma uncovers a plot: a rival coworker, Vanessa, and Liam's vengeful ex, Sophia, will stop at nothing to ruin them both. As their forbidden passion blazes, Emma's pregnancy grants her unexpected strength, transforming her from analyst to force of change. With a corporate empire at stake and a baby on the way, Emma and Liam must risk their love to safeguard their future—or lose everything.

Evelyn Rose never imagined her first taste of forbidden pleasure would come at a masquerade ball, hidden behind a mask and lost in the arms of a stranger. But one night with Sebastian Kane, a billionaire CEO, addict, and master of control, leaves her craving more than just his touch. Sebastian doesn’t do love. He does domination. Sex is his escape, his weapon, his addiction. And Evelyn? She’s a temptation he can’t resist, a flame he’s desperate to consume. Their chemistry would ignite a dangerous game of power, pleasure, and obsession. A scandal that could destroy them both. But even as the world tries to tear them apart, Sebastian and Evelyn can’t deny the raw, primal connection that binds them. Not until….. Warning: This book contains explicit scenes, morally complex characters, and a love story that will leave you in suspense.

Savannah Blakemore never wanted to move across the country. New town, new school, and no friends, everything feels unfamiliar. On her first day, she accidentally bumps into Chase Lockwood, the school's star linebacker. One brief moment leaves her heart racing... until his girlfriend turns Savannah into the school's newest target. But fate keeps bringing them together. Through music and unexpected moments, Savannah begins to see the real Chase behind the confident athlete everyone admires. At the same time, the two unknowingly begin forming a connection through an anonymous college chatroom. When they finally agree to meet at the winter masquerade, neither realizes the person behind the mask is the one they've been thinking about all along. Sometimes love appears when you least expect it... and sometimes all it takes is a little Cinderella moment.

Kaia Kennedy has always dreamed of meeting Mr. Right. A hopeless romantic at heart, she dreams of falling in love with a nice man, getting married, and having a perfect family. The problem is, she always ended up with men who are anything but nice. Eton Domino, a renowned billionaire who has a grudge against her father, is certainly not Mr. Right. Cold, manipulative, and ruthless, he’s not a nice man and he doesn’t pretend to be. Kaia is fully aware that Eton is all wrong for her. Her attraction to the man is just some sort of Stockholm syndrome. Because she can't possibly have feelings for the guy who kidnapped her, right?

Elsie tried to pursue her mate, Jacob, as she believed that someday he would appreciate her and accept her, but the night came where her fear happened. She was rejected by her mate. That night too, she didn’t even know that it would cause her to meet another man, her second mate; Cruel. Ruthless. The nightmare in her life started and became hopeless as Alpha Noah forced her to marry him. Why the Moon Goddess allowed her to live then suffered like this? She was unfortunately mated to those Alpha that were not treating her well. Would Elsie still had a chance to live a peaceful life?

Ariana's world shatters on her daughter's birthday when she uncovers a devastating betrayal, her husband, the alpha Ethan, is expecting a child with her sister, Jasmine. Imprisoned alongside her ailing daughter, Ariana is left hopeless until Ethan's long-lost brother, Cole, offers a hint of hope. But to save her daughter and reclaim her life, Ariana must expose the truth behind the lies, confront the betrayal of the man she once loved, and embrace the powerful connection that ties her to the alpha who was destined to lead. Can she find the strength to fight for her daughter and her true mate before it's too late?

Guia Jamero had everything a woman could ever dream of. She was happy and contented with her life. She has her ever-supportive parents, a stable job, caring friends, and a loving fiancé. She thought that everything is perfect not until the day when she was about to tie her knots with the man she loves. That day, everything in her life changed. Her dreamed fairytale turned out to be her worst nightmare. Unveiling the secrets from her past, how can a soul and a hopeless woman solve the mystery of her wedding day? Can she trust the people around her? Will she find the answer to her question, "Who killed me?"