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Elijah Orleans is that boy whose curiosity and intelligence make him go after what others think is impossible. His obsession with the story of whose diary written by a woman more than two thousand years ago, leads him to want to investigate further, taking as a surprise what even in his worst dreams, he would not have imagined

**EXCERPT** He rasped, his teeth grazing my earlobe. "I'll make sure you're addicted to the way I fúck you until you can't breathe without wanting me inside of you." Jesus Christ. He was going to kill me at this rate with his words... ⫷◍◍◍◍◍◍◍◍◍⫸ Lilith has perfected the art of disguise. She is an ambitious college student balancing her family’s needs by day. By night, she transforms into Raven—a mesmerizing dancer in a club where secrets reign, and the most feared man in the room, Giovanni, watches her every move. Giovanni's ruthless reputation is undeniable, but beneath his icy demeanor lies a deeply complex soul. When he hires Raven to uncover his rivals' darkest secrets, Lilith seizes the opportunity. The payout could change everything for her family—if she can handle the risk. One reckless night intertwines their fates in ways neither expected. As she ventures further into his world, every lie and secret draws her closer to disaster and a desire she never saw coming. If Giovanni uncovers her true identity, he’ll claim her in ways she never imagined—or destroy her in the process. *MATURE CONTENT AS THE CHAPTER PROGRESSES*

Logan grabbed hold of her hair and yanked it back so she could look up at him. "You got that?" He questioned her while casting a stern gaze into her eyes. "Yes," Stephanie whimpered, tears streaming down her cheeks. His grip on her hair was so tight. She's a virgin, and this isn't how she had imagined her first night to be, especially with her own stepfather.Logan smacked her face and roared fiercely, "Yes, what?" "Yes, Daddy," Stephenie cried out with teary eyes."Good, now get on your fours, legs spread out for Daddy on the bed", Logan commanded sternly then released his grip on her hair, and she complied. ********* It all started when Stephanie's single mother weds a 49-year-old, single hot daddy. Shortly after the wedding, her mother was killed in an accident, and the 19-year-old virgin Stephanie was forced to take over her mother's place as the bride for the night. But then everything changed for the worse the moment her ex-boyfriend appeared in the picture. He took her virginity, and his father fucked her hard until she became addicted to them and couldn't stop requesting more. "Yes, Daddy. I will always be urs, your submissive, and a bitch for being a bad girl for you daddy." Warning! This book contains steamy scene and real dark scene that is strictly recommended for 18+ only.

"What if I can't give you an heir?" I asked, my voice trembling. Maximus's eyes darkened even further. "Then you will be of no use to me," he said, his tone dismissive. I could feel the tears starting to prick at the corners of my eyes. I had always known that my life would be hard, but never had i imagined myself in this position. *** Sold into a forced marriage, Felicity believes her fate is sealed. But when she realizes the cruel and dominating alpha king is her mate, everything changes. She gives him a son, hoping for her freedom, but instead learns she's nothing but a breeder to him. Heartbroken, she flees with her unborn child. Now a single mommy pursued by many alphas, will the alpha king recognize his true feelings and chase her back? Or will her be forever haunted by a love that was never meant to be?

Fifth Castillion is a happy-go-lucky bachelor from a wealthy clan of Castillion. He never imagined being in a serious relationship and being a man of one woman. But when he met Antoinette San Francisco, everything changed. She's a demure and classic woman who dreamed of being a nun and temporarily went out to the convent to fulfill her responsibility to her sister, Tamia. Destiny is full of surprises, indeed. Tamia fell in love with Fifth, while Fifth fell with Antoinette, and vice versa. But as a good half-sister, Antoinette sacrificed her love for him. She let him go despite their love for each other for her sister's happiness. She pushed Fifth to marry her sister as Tamia's dying wish. He will do everything she wants, even if it costs him happiness and freedom. He married Tamia while Antoinette pursued her dream and became a nun. Selfless love is sometimes too cruel for those who sacrifice. Is there a happy ending for both of them? Or will their sacrifices set them free?

"Veronica is pregnant!", Mother said loudly I stopped dead in my tracks. The realization of that hit me suddenly like I was unaware of it before. "Your younger sister, Veronica is pregnant, Adele! She is", mother said again. I sucked in a very sharp breath, trying to keep myself in control and perfect order as I turned to face mother and spat those words out. "I am not getting married. I am not getting married to someone I do not know. No, that is not going to happen", I said very clearly this time and I saw a tear drop from my mother's right eye. "Do you not get it? You have no choice in this. You have no say in this!" "And I wonder why that is", I replied with gritted teeth as I glared at mother murderously. ----------------- Adele Woods; a despaired, pessimistic and brokenhearted lady found herself agreeing to an arranged matrimony after much persuasion and convincing talk from her parents, especially her mother. She had no say in it and that made her angry. Being a rebellious person, Adele refused to even take a look at her betrothed's picture. She had a thought on her mind. Her husband would want one thing from her; to procreate. And that is one of the things she would never do. But is it possible? When her husband is Christopher Marvin; a young, handsome man who would do no other thing than to make her laugh. He was the most flirtatious, lively, cheerful, and manly person she has ever met. He was definitely not what she imagined her husband to be like. Will Adele be able to pull herself out of her 'annoying' marriage? Or will she find herself changing because of a certain hot man?

"Casey, hurry up and pack. Tonight we will move!" "Why so suddenly, Mom? Where are we moving to?" "Your new father's house. I'm getting married to David next week. Your dream of having a family will come true. In fact, you will get the bonus of three handsome brothers." I don't argue. That same night I joined my mother and moved to my stepfather's house in a different state from where we live now. After a long journey, we finally arrived. David greeted us warmly. But, the beautiful dream I previously imagined must now turn into hell. I must be brother with my enemy! He is the young man who once humiliated me and who became my first love. What destiny is this?

Jocelyn 'Jo' Turner is the leader of a street gang called the Sky Hawks. She has one secret; she uses her gang to actually help the community.She is filled with nothing but disdain for other gangs who terrorize the community of Odton.That is, all except for Asher 'Ash' Mason, a hot, charismatic gang leader who is too hot for his own good. Not that she'll let him know, she has sworn never to get involved with the likes of him.Asher is a the leader of the Sopranos, a street gang with the aim of stopping all illicit activities in Odton.There's nothing he hates more than the other gangsters, so why is he attracted to the fiery and brave Jocelyn?Things go sideways when Jo and Asher are framed for murdering a cop, and they have to team up in order to clear their names and save their lives.Will they be able to do that before they run out of time?

Marrying the love of her life is the cherished dream of any woman, but for Olivia, it was a complete nightmare, because Harrison treated her as if it was the worst thing that happened in his life, until the day she couldn't take it anymore and asked for a divorce, despite the pleas, the woman could not get him to give her a second chance, subdued and humiliated she had to return to her parents' house, what Harrison family, not even he imagined, was that Isabella would return, but she would no longer be that humble woman who pretended to have nothing, now she had everything, she returned with the intention of taking revenge, but in a convenient way Harrison was awakened in love, Will he be able to get his heart back without getting hurt in the attempt? Will Olivia be able to forgive so much pain?

Bullied by the werewolf guards due to her appearance, Charlotte Williams was on the brink of death when an angel saved her. Her world turned upside down when she found out that her savior was none other than Alpha Eric Dietor, a cold, ruthless Alpha whose name was a sign of terror for the vampire race. Despite all the differences, this uncanny encounter entangled their hearts, forbidden love blossomed to challenge the laws of Heaven. Will this love have a chance in the fated mates' community? Read to join the epic love tale of Alpha and his little Vampire 💞💞