Invictus By William Ernest Henley

Wolfless, with her Alpha father on his death bed, Emily found herself betrayed by her ex-boyfriend and her Stepmother. But then Emily has a one-night stand with a stranger, she finds out he is a powerful werewolf who wants Emily for his mate...and revenge on someone they both have scores to settle with.

When Wakely transfers to a new university, she has one goal: keep her head down, finish her final credits, and get out. The plan is simple: stay invisible, avoid drama, and leave behind her abusive past. But the moment she steps onto campus, she has no idea what is about to happen to her. She quickly crosses paths with Cora, a bold, orange-haired wild card who takes Wakely under her wing. Cora introduces her to the unspoken hierarchy that rules the school, warning her about the campus “gods”: the Walker brothers. Sinfully attractive, effortlessly powerful, and notoriously cruel, the Walkers are known as much for their charm as for their dangerous pranks. Students either worship them or fear them. Wakely? She wants nothing to do with them. But Waylon Walker, the darkest of the three, has other plans. Unlike the others, Wakely doesn’t care about his reputation. She doesn’t flirt. She doesn’t chase. And she certainly doesn’t fall for arrogant boys with too much control. That only makes her more fascinating to him. What begins as curiosity spirals into obsession. Waylon watches her, follows her, learns everything he can—and slowly starts crossing lines no one’s ever dared to before. As their worlds collide, Wakely finds herself drawn into a twisted game of desire, secrets, and violence. Her carefully buried past begins to unravel when she discovers that her abusive father holds a far darker secret. A secret that she was unaware of, that could change her life forever. Now, with the weight of betrayal, obsession, and legacy pressing down on them, Wakely must decide whether to run from the danger or face it head-on, with Waylon at her side. And some secrets are never meant to be uncovered.

Ayla Hart was born a Guardian, descended from bloodlines that protect Alphas with their lives. Her mother died saving the Luna. Her father was paralyzed shielding the Alpha. Now Ayla is destined to protect the future Alpha Kieran Vale, the boy she’s trained her whole life for. But Kieran doesn’t even know she exists. When ruthless Alpha Thorne of Black River declares Ayla as his fated mate, the peaceful life she’s known turns violent. Caught between Kieran’s cold indifference and Thorne’s dangerous desire, Ayla must decide if she’s a prize to be claimed or a wolf who gets to choose. Then a third Alpha rises from the shadows to claim Ayla by force, believing she’s his to control. Ayla isn’t just a Guardian. She’s the first of her kind born, not reborn. That makes her powerful. That makes her hunted. They want her as Luna, but will it be by force, by fate, or will she make her own Choice?

"Part One: TakenJessie Coford had a plan: work hard, save money, open her own restaurant. She sacrificed her relationship with the man of her dreams to get it. Then, in the blink of an eye, she lost her job and her apartment and her life crashed around her. Until a letter taking her to Fort Mavis, Texas, and an unexpected windfall.Part Two: TamedShea Prescott was astonished when million Cruz Castillo chose her to design his new home on his ranch. They hardly traveled in the same circles. But Cruz had been hot for Shea since he first saw her and at their first meeting the chemistry between them ignited. Cruz coaxed her deeper and deeper into a whirlpool of erotic sex, awakening latent sexual desires and bringing her orgasms beyond her wildest imaginings. Her body screamed yes at his every touch, but will she say yes to the most important question?USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Desiree Holt writes everything from romantic suspense and paranormal to erotic. and has been referred to by USA Today as the Nora Roberts of erotic romance, and is a winner of the EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice nominee. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The (London) Daily Mail, The New Delhi Times and numerous other national and international publications.Taken by Surprise is created by Desiree Holt, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."

In a world where power reigns supreme and betrayal lurks around every corner, one merciless mafia boss sees women as nothing more than pawns in his game of dominance. But fate has other plans when he meets Ivory—a spark ignites, challenging his cold-hearted beliefs about love and loyalty. When Ivory is thrust into a perilous situation due to her father’s treachery, the stakes escalate. With her life hanging in the balance, she faces an impossible choice: marry the ruthless leader who holds her fate in his hands or suffer the dire consequences of her father's sins. As their worlds collide, can a heart forged in darkness find a glimmer of redemption? Will the iron grip of control yield to an unexpected bond? Prepare for a gripping tale of loyalty, desperation, and the transformative power of love—where every twist will leave you breathless. Buckle up for a journey that defies the odds and redefines what it means to truly belong.

My grandmother didn't have much time left. Before she passed away, she entrusted me to my boyfriend, Hunter Jones. As we held hands with our fingers interlaced, he promised to register our marriage in front of my grandmother's sickbed. However, the day after we registered our marriage, Sarah Moore, Hunter's female colleague, posted a picture of a marriage certificate with her and Hunter's names on it. There was a caption, stating, 'I know you have no choice but to agree to marry her. But as long as I'm the person you love most, I'm satisfied with only one month.' I went to find Hunter, intending to question him about what was going on. Instead, I overheard him chatting with his friend. "I'm indebted to Audrey's grandmother. I promised her that I would take care of Audrey for the rest of my life, so I have to take responsibility for her. As for Sarah, I can die without regrets if I can be her husband for a month in this life." His friend laughed and said, "Poor Audrey White. Aren't you afraid she'll get angry and run away when she finds out that the marriage certificate you got her was fake?" Hunter fell silent for a moment. "She will never find out. I'll just tell her that there was an error in the registration system and that we need to re-register. Audrey trusts me so much. She won't suspect anything," he added. However, his plans shattered when he tried to contact me to re-register our marriage. That was because he received my wedding gift for him, along with a wish that he and Sarah would have a long and happy life instead.

Liam Moonfang was born for war—sharp-tongued, top of his class, and heir to one of the most powerful werewolf packs in Silvercrest. But everything he built starts to unravel when he crosses paths with his worst nightmare at Silvercrest College: Zelest Hawthorne. Zelest is cocky, ruthless, but also obscenely attractive. Worse, he's the only other Alpha-in-training with a claim to everything Liam’s ever wanted—respect, power… and now, a mate bond. When fate ties two rival heirs together in a forbidden bond, tension erupts. The college becomes a ring as the duo wrestle between their mutual hatred and the forbidden bond between them. But nothing is as simple as lust or hate. Enemies. Mates. Alphas-in-training. This is not your typical college romance.

Sa mundo nina Ingrid Alessia Romano at Leonhardt Dietrich Moretti, betrayal is the currency. Napilitan si Ingrid na pumasok sa isang contract marriage para iligtas ang dangal ng kanyang pamilya, kahit pa ang kapalit nito ay ang pagsasama sa isang lalaking walang puso. Para kay Leonhardt, Ingrid was just a safer option—isang asawang hindi maghahanap ng pagmamahal. What started as a cold business deal soon spiraled into a dangerous game of forbidden chemistry and buried wounds. Sinusubukan rin nilang itago ang kanilang mga sikreto mula sa mapanuring press. What happens when a fake marriage starts to feel a little too real? Kakayanin ba nilang lampasan ang mga kasinungalingan, o sila mismo ang uubos sa isa't isa?

WARNING: RATED SPG ⚠️ I'm trapped with that possessive and cold hearted man. Kinulong niya ako sa kaniya at hindi ko na alam kung paano ako makakawala gayong nahuhulog na rin ang loob ko sa kaniya.

One night of reckless passion. A lifetime of consequences. Selene Flores never imagined her fifth anniversary would end with her heart shattered into pieces. Catching her boyfriend in bed with her best friend was the final straw—five years of forgiving his betrayals, gone in an instant. Drowning her sorrows at Eclipse, Manila's most exclusive club, Selene makes a decision that will change everything: give away what she's been saving to a devastatingly handsome stranger. No names, no numbers, no strings attached. Just one night to forget the pain. Drake Valencia didn't plan on being captivated by the heartbroken woman at the bar. As heir to a real estate empire, he's used to getting what he wants—but she disappears before dawn, leaving him with nothing but memories of the most intense night of his life. Dayss later, Selene walks into a conference room and comes face-to-face with her one-night stand. Drake Valencia. Her new boss. And he has no intention of letting her slip away again. What starts as an impossible attraction becomes an undeniable connection. But navigating a relationship built on secrets, societal pressure, and a night they were supposed to forget won't be easy. His family's disapproval, her career ambitions, and the scars of her past threaten to tear them apart. From strangers to lovers, from passion to partnership—can a relationship born from one reckless night survive the weight of forever?