Influence: The Psychology Of Persuasion

Cassana has only wanted two things: to be a wizard and to get away from her small village. However, certain circumstances have been holding her back. Now it seems like she's going to be stuck in her hometown forever, but she is not quite ready to give up on her dreams yet. Minos is not a difficult man to like, charming, eloquent and brash, he has all the makings of a swashbuckling adventurer. So when the mysterious Prince of Zephyrus called for an expedition to find the missing Sword of the Godslayer, the only weapon known to have killed a god, Minos was the first one to step up to the task. Cassana and Minos met under stressful conditions, and it's made evidently clear that they don't like each other. But if they both want to achieve their goals, then they have no other choice but to put aside their differences and learn how to work together.

Orphaned Jadenne has lived through more trials, and tribulations than any wolf could imagine. Alone in the world with no friends, and very few prospects she is desperate for a change. On the day that she plans to end it all, she has a chance encounter with the feared Pierce. Known for his brutal judgements, and swift consequences no one crosses the lycan Pierce. True to his name the man is cold, and hard as stone. Then Jadenne falls into his arms, and he feels an unnatural pull to protect her against the world. Can these two troubled souls find love, or will their own guarded hearts keep them apart?

Mia broke up with Trace when she discovered that she is pregnant by her long-time boyfriend. Mia didn't hesitate to break up with him because of the pressure from Trace's family who didn't like her for Trace. Their break up happened most tragically, and after 5 years, Trace become a successful businessman, become a billionaire, and engaged with the highest-paid model. One day, Trace is knocking at the door of Mia's house, and says that Trace owned the apartment where Mia is living. How long Mia can take the wrath of the billionaire, and hide the son of the billionaire? "You broke up with me at an unexpected time, leaving me at the moment that I needed you the most, and you deserve my wrath for hurting me for 5 years, I owned you I brought your existence, now watch me become happy, while you stays the same, miserable and unhappy."

Maggie Blankenship is a hot mess - broke, unemployed, and down on her luck. So when she’s offered the chance to be in a movie, she wonders if her luck is changing. At the very least, she sees it as an opportunity to inject some excitement into her oh-so-dull life, if only for a day.She has no idea how much her life is about to change.It turns out that the movie is being directed by Orlando Fontaine - the intense and mysterious youngest brother of the famous Fontaine family. Sparks (and underwear) fly between the pair of them from the start, but Orlando has a strict no-fraternizing policy on his sets.He wants her, but he won’t touch her.She wants him, but she can’t have him.Can the two of them resist temptation?Due to explicit scenes, this romantic comedy is rated 18+.The Thrill of Temptation is created by Ember Casey, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Lebohang Mokoena is a young woman from the south of Joburg. She takes a journey to Montagu, Capetown in the hope of finding her father Chris Debeer. Things become intense,as she discovers the real truth about her father's life. She changes from an ordinary portrait painter to fulfil a bigger purpose,one that involves death, pain and a whole lot of adventure.

Godiva's attempt to escape from her cruel fate of being sold to seven Alphas, turns interesting when she is rescued by Alpha Rock who promises to protect her, only if she bears his mark. He is everything she hates. Cold, unspoken, wild and ruthless but if she was going to bear his mark, then she needed to tame him. Alpha Rock was known in North America as the Alpha of Alphas due to his ruthlessness. Luck shines on him when he goes to redeem his purchase and ends up rescuing her when he recognizes her as his mate. She agrees to be marked by him but the mark soon disappears because of an error of his past. Now how does he protect Godiva from six ruthless Alphas' while trying to correct the errors of his past? Will he give her up or fight for her till his last breath to keep her?

Emma Winchester has only been known as the 'Pack Outcast' her entire life, not only does she act strange by sniffing around the forbidden cliffs, but she also cannot shift. An abomination among her kind. When her sister is selected as one of the girls to compete for the position of the Lycan Queen, Emma is elated. Until an unforeseen accident occurs and Emma is forced to take her place. Emma has only one job; oust herself during the first trial, or risk losing her head if anyone discovers her identity. It should be easy, right? What happens when she catches the eye of the Lycan King? Emma suddenly starts questioning if she will be able to pull off the deception.

Jasper Cole’s first love accused me of kidnapping her on my anniversary with him. I was mute—I couldn’t even defend myself. He held his "damsel in distress" and demanded I donate my blood to her. "If you still want next month’s tuition and living expenses, you’d better cooperate," he threatened. I obeyed in silence. Later, I met a police officer and ran away with him. Jasper lost his mind.

Twenty six year old NICU nurse Audra Lehmann finds herself ensnared in a love triangle; having to choose between the man she’s always dreamed of and the man who is always there at the end. Will she choose the wealthy CEO who can give her everything she wants? Or will she choose the best friend who gives her everything she needs? Will she let fate decide?

“I, reject you as my mate!” The words rang through my ears as I saw him from across the field. Did he see me? Did he recognize the mate he rejected with so much hatred?! Did it even matter? I looked at my father who gave the order. I was filled with rage as I stormed into the fight. “Alison …” His voice echoed and I looked up seeing the pain in his eyes. He did recognize me! He also very quickly figured out I was no longer a damn omega!