Icy Manipulator Novels & Stories

Rhea is just a lovely omega working as a maid in the pack estate, saving every dollar she can to go to college. All her life, she’s dreamed of finding her mate — someone who would love her, respect her, and make her feel complete. She never asked for much. Just a kind man who’d treat her right. That’s what she wants. That’s what her mother wants. And her best friend Kale, the youngest son of the Beta, just so happens to fit that dream perfectly. During the Mate Ceremony, she finally finds her mate… but it’s not Kale like she hoped. It’s Alpha Dorian. The cold, ruthless Alpha known for his icy eyes and iron fists — and worse, everyone knows he’s already engaged to Vivienne, the daughter of a powerful neighboring Alpha. This has to be a joke. Rhea wants nothing to do with him. She plans to reject the bond and stay far away. But when her mother falls dangerously ill, and desperation sets in, she realizes she doesn’t have the luxury of pride. “Be my mistress,” he whispers, pinning her to the wall, his cold breath brushing her neck and sending a shiver down her spine. “And I will help you.” Now, Rhea is trapped in a secret affair with the Alpha she swore she hates — but every time he touches her, her body betrays her.

In the sultry shadows of Los Angeles, where power cuts like a knife and secrets shine like jewels, Valentine Hearts captivates the elite with her haunting songs. She is a mesmerizing beauty, enchanting everyone at the Diamond Club, drawing them into her magical world. Among her admirers is Don Arnulfo Vegas, a mafia billionaire with control over all of Los Angeles. His icy stare hides deep secrets, and he is irresistibly drawn to Valentine. Their first meeting sizzles with tension when he sends her a single red rose—beautiful but filled with danger. Valentine knows his playboy reputation and feels the weight of his growing obsession. In a desperate act, Arnulfo kidnaps her, wanting to claim her heart and soul. Their love blooms in secret places, a fresh breath in a smoky world. He shares his struggles, and she reveals her dreams. He is a storm, while she is the calm he desperately needs. Together, they dance on the edge of danger, a fragile light in darkness. But dark clouds gather. Arnulfo’s past is filled with betrayal, and Victoria Giupere, his fierce partner’s daughter, is determined to win him back. Ruthless and cunning, she represents everything Valentine fears. Will Valentine’s love conquer the chaos, or will Victoria’s ambition drive a wedge between them? Can their bond break through his cold heart, or are they doomed to heartbreak in this dangerous game of desire?

LUNA He came for my sister. The scarred, brutal Bratva king from Russia, the one whispered about in mafia circles like a ghost story, traveled halfway across the world to claim her. But my sister was too fragile for a man like him. I tried to protect her. I didn’t know I was the one he truly wanted. From the moment Misha Petrov saw me, I became his obsession. He struck a deal with my father and took me instead. Forced me into a sham marriage, dragged me into his icy empire, and made me pretend in public that I belonged to him. But behind closed doors, the lines began to blur. I hated him. I needed him. And then, I ran. MISHA She thinks she escaped. She thinks I’ll let her go. But Luna Rojas was never going to leave me, not truly. I burned everything that stood between us, including the man she thought she loved. The one I had to kill. And when she fled to attend his funeral, I followed with five hundred men and a vow carved in blood. I cleared the graveyard. Claimed her—body, soul, and screams, right there, over his bones. Because if I can’t have her love… I’ll take her fear. And I haven’t even started yet.

Arabella Hopkins has never known peace. Raised in a home of rejection and rivalry, she is forced into a marriage with Edward Hostings, a powerful and intimidating man whose indifference cuts deeper than cruelty. What begins as a cold union soon becomes a battlefield where Arabella must fight not only for love but for survival. As she struggles to adjust to her new life, old enemies resurface. Her father demands she claim control of the family company, her stepsister Lauren plots sabotage fueled by envy, and the media hounds her every move. When Edward falls into a coma, Arabella is left torn between loyalty to him and the overwhelming responsibility of protecting their unborn child. Loss after loss hardens her resolve. The death of her grandmother, the betrayal of her father, and constant public scrutiny transform Arabella from a submissive, wounded woman into a fierce strategist. Along the way, she discovers her strength as a mother, her voice as a leader, and her dignity as a wife. Yet even in the darkest moments, love refuses to die. Against kidnappings, betrayals, and crushing grief, Arabella and Edward’s relationship evolves—from icy detachment to fragile tenderness. Their story is one of survival, resilience, and a love that endures even when tested by unimaginable pain. Scorned Wife is a sweeping romantic drama filled with family intrigue, emotional intensity, and powerful themes of motherhood, betrayal, and redemption. It is a saga of transformation—of a woman who refuses to be broken, and of a marriage that, against all odds, finds a way to heal.

Rejected by her fated mate in her first life, she woke up eighteen winters old again—and this time, she is rewriting the pack laws. Gorgo Lykaon spent three long winters as the Rejected Moonborn Heiress of the Lykaon Moonfang Pack, desperately begging for the affection of her cold-hearted husband. But after a brutal betrayal by her own bloodline ends her life in the dirt, the Moon Goddess grants her a second chance. Awakening as a Reawakened Luna, Gorgo finds herself back on the fateful night of her binding ceremony to Leonidas Argyros, the terrifying Supreme Alpha King of Sparta Moonhaven. Knowing the heartbreak that awaits her in the Argyros Citadel, she makes a blood vow to break their Eternal Lunar Bond before it even begins. No more tears, no more chasing an icy mountain, and no more playing the victim in the Pack Dominion Conflict. But Leonidas of the Silverclaw Throne isn’t letting his future Luna walk away so easily. As an ancient pack alliance shatters and a deadly Alpha Succession War begins to brew in the Great Pack Assembly, his beast fixes its sights entirely on her. The more she runs into the Whispering Moon Woods to claim her own destiny, the harder the dominant predator hunts to claim his mate. Can a reborn female wolf outsmart the most powerful Alpha in the territory, or will the heat of their true bond consume them both in a game of revenge and primal desire?

Lorrie Elmundo never imagined that saving her family would cost her freedom. Burdened by her father's crushing debts and desperate to protect her sick mother and younger brother, she accepts an offer that changes her life forever. Marry Lorenzo Dimitri. At thirty-four, Lorenzo is the feared head of the Dimitri Syndicate—a man whose name commands respect, fear, and absolute obedience. Cold, calculating, and devastatingly handsome, he agrees to a one-year marriage contract for reasons known only to him. He offers Lorrie wealth. He offers her protection. He offers her his family name. But he never offers love. Lorrie promises herself she will endure twelve months and walk away with her heart intact. She doesn't expect Lorenzo's possessiveness. She doesn't expect his jealousy whenever another man smiles at her. And she certainly doesn't expect the way his icy gray eyes soften when he thinks she isn't looking. Lorenzo Dimitri has spent his entire life believing love is a weakness. Until the woman he bought becomes the only person he cannot afford to lose. And when enemies threaten to take her away, Lorenzo is willing to burn down empires, betray allies, and kneel before the woman he once considered nothing more than a contract bride.

Isabella Martinez never expected to trade her dreams for a marriage contract, but when her conniving step-sister flees an arranged marriage, she's forced to take her place. The groom? Alexander Kane, Manhattan's most ruthless CEO, a man known for destroying companies and breaking spirits. The same man who nearly ruined her father's company years ago. At forty, Alexander Kane has everything money can buy, except revenge against the Martinez family. When his intended bride escapes, he finds an even better alternative in her younger sister Isabella – the one person his rival truly loves. It's the perfect opportunity to complete his vendetta. What starts as a cold business arrangement soon turns into a dangerous game of attraction. Behind closed doors, Alexander's icy facade melts away, revealing a man haunted by past betrayals and unexpected tenderness. Isabella discovers that living with her enemy awakens desires she never knew existed, even as she uncovers the dark secrets that drive him. As their fake marriage transforms into something real, Isabella must choose between her family's loyalty and her growing love for Alexander. Meanwhile, Alexander faces his own demons: can he trust in love again, or will his quest for revenge cost him the only woman who's ever touched his heart?

Erika Regis dreamed of love and belonging, but her world has always been ruled by tragedy and secrets. Forced into a political union with the enigmatic Alpha Diego Di Rocco, she finds herself trapped in a cold, calculated marriage, fighting for acceptance in a pack that sees her as an outsider. But beneath Diego’s icy exterior lies a fractured soul, and as Erika battles to prove her worth, she begins to uncover dangerous truths about her tragic past, a prophecy that ties her fate to the survival of the Lycans, and the strength she never knew she possessed. Their mating ceremony is no fairy tale. Diego’s pack is steeped in tradition, secrets, and rivalries, and Erika is thrust into a world where she is both the object of scrutiny and the pawn in a dangerous game. Diego’s domineering mother, Dunia, and his cunning childhood friend, Lucia, conspire to test her every move, while Diego himself remains an enigma—distant yet magnetic, capable of igniting both longing and despair in her heart. When betrayal cuts deeper than any wound, Erika walks away—not to escape, but to reclaim her own power. Yet destiny has other plans. As enemies close in and war looms on the horizon, Erika must decide if her broken bond with Diego can be mended—or if she’s destined to rise alone. Gripping, seductive, and fiercely empowering, Dark Luna Rising will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-pounding page.

A drunken one-night stand was supposed to be just that— one night, one mistake, an experience to be forgotten. Lucas Carter never expected the gorgeous, miserable-looking stranger he spent a night with to walk into his classroom a week later… as his new psychology professor. Adrian Frost has spent years building a flawless reputation. After a devastating betrayal by the man he planned to marry, one reckless night was the only mistake he allowed himself. Falling into bed with a complete stranger was supposed to stay buried in the past. Instead, that stranger becomes his student. Determined to protect his career that he’s worked so hard to attain, Adrian wants to forget that night ever happened. However, Lucas has other plans. Confident, relentless and impossible to ignore, he refuses to let Adrian hide behind his icy walls. What begins as a game of teasing quickly turns into an obsession neither of them saw coming.  The more Adrian pushes him away, the more determined Lucas becomes to uncover every secret hidden behind those emotionless gray eyes. But forbidden desire comes with consequences. A single accusation could destroy Adrian’s career. A single mistake could cost them everything. And when painful secrets from both their pasts begin to surface, they’ll have to decide whether what started as one reckless night is worth risking their futures for. The most dangerous person to teach… is the one who ends up studying your heart.

"Pretend to be my girlfriend." Sienna Hart stared at the contract in disbelief. Her late mother's event company was drowning in debt. The bank was days away from taking everything, and she was running out of ways to save the only piece of her mother she had left. Then one viral photograph changed her life. After comforting the lost daughter of NHL hockey star Ethan Hayes at a charity gala, the internet became convinced she was his secret girlfriend—and the new mother of his six-year-old daughter. With millions of dollars in sponsorships hanging by a thread, Ethan makes her an offer she can't afford to refuse. Move into his penthouse. Help care for Lily. Pretend they're the perfect family until the hockey season ends. In return, he'll save her company. It should have been nothing more than a business arrangement. Until Lily begins stealing pieces of Sienna's heart, Ethan's icy walls start to crack, and pretending becomes far more dangerous than either of them expected. But just when Sienna starts believing she may finally have found a place to belong, the woman who abandoned Ethan and Lily years ago returns, determined to reclaim the family she walked away from—and she'll destroy Sienna's future to get it. In a game where love, loyalty, and second chances are all on the line... Will Sienna walk away before her heart breaks, or fight for a family that was never meant to be hers?