It's Not All Downhill From Here: A Novel

Lamia and Kellen return to a realm different from what they left. Overrun with Senko’s creations and monsters from the underworld, they have one goal as they struggle to come to terms with their new identities. To rid the realm of Aodh and send him back to the hell hole he came from. They had faced Aodh once before in their past lives. This time round is different. They remember everything and hope they can defeat him this time. Not just for their future but the future of their realm. Love and bonds need to be healed while they prepare for a war that could cost them everything. Determined to ensure a peaceful future, Queen Lamia will stop at nothing to ensure the god of the underworld doesn’t get his hands on her or her immortal child.

What happens when Lara an orphan who was bullied all her life wins the heart of the Alpha but due to her status she tries to avoid what seems to be obvious. Their paths are totally different but would things go their way when the Alpha’s life is threatened and only Lara would be able to save him? Was it love?or was she being humble?

“Why do you love talking so much?” I demanded with a scowl. “Because I want you to clearly remember that you’re about to get nasty with a man.” He answered as he grazed his lips lightly against my jaw, a feathery motion which made me shiver slightly in response. I opened my mouth to say something in reply but he jerked my mouth against his fast, stopping whatever I was about to say with a kiss. ****** After unknowingly getting dragged into a dangerous mess and being on the run with a man who has a death penalty threat hanging over his head, two things out of five were very clear to Mark. One, his straight ass wasn’t as straight as he used to think. Two, he was ridiculously falling for the ‘number-one’ most wanted person in more than five countries. Recklessly, unhinged. The fact that he had a girlfriend back at home was the last thing on his mind. It was a very reckless and emotion filled adventure for both men, where one had to prove his innocence to the world or forever be on the run until whenever he got caught. While the other one has to throw caution to the wind for the first time, grow past his fears and beliefs and go for what his heart wants, despite how wrong it feels.

With Jared's ex coming back, things between them went sour. Coming back was not the problem, she brought back a child with her. Given the circumstances, it is proven that the child belongs to Jared. May is forced to leave him alone again. She discovered something with herself too. She has to run away from him. Thinking she had gotten rid of him for a few years, he ended up coming back for her again. What happens when he finds the same ex who tried to kill him is now acquainted with May? He also finds out something of his is with May. Will May be able to run away again?

Nate Cohen is being framed for a murder he didn't commit. In order to clear his name and find the real culprit he must join forces with the strong-headed, steel-willed Verena Dawson. A woman who gets on his very last nerve and the killer's next target.

Sophia Walsh thought she had it all: a husband who loved her, a home, and the possibility of a happy family. But on her wedding anniversary, her dreams are shattered when Ryan accuses her of cheating, fueled by his conniving friend Lana. The tragedy culminates in the death of Sophia's baby, which leaves her humiliated and shattered. Just as Sophia reaches the lowest point, Landon Sullivan—a man she never expected—arrives to reveal the truth: she is the rightful heiress of the powerful Sullivan family. With a new-found strength and resources, Sophia gets ready to rise from the ashes and take revenge on the people who wronged her. But with great power comes great danger. As Sophia settles into her new identity, she must determine whether revenge is worth the cost-or if she can find peace in reclaiming her life on her terms.

Beatrice Carbone always knew that life in a mafia family was full of secrets and dangers, but she never imagined she would be forced to pay the highest price: her own future. Upon returning home to Palermo, she discovers that her father, desperate to save his business, has promised her hand to Ryuu Morunaga, the enigmatic and feared heir of one of the cruelest Japanese mafia families. With a cold reputation and a ruthless track record, Ryuu is far from the typical "ideal husband." Beatrice refuses to see herself as the submissive woman destiny has planned for her. Determined to resist, she quickly realizes that in this game of power and betrayal, her only choice might be to become as dangerous as those around her. But amid forced alliances, dark secrets, and an undeniable attraction, Beatrice and Ryuu are swept into a whirlwind of tension and desire. Can she survive this marriage without losing herself? Or will the dangerous world of the Morunagas become both her home and her prison?

Katie Gomez has a special ability. Due to her childhood living with her grandmother, she was not careful to fall off the well, so her mind was somewhat overgrown. Occasionally she would dream a few dreams that signal the future, and she would be able to hear other people's thoughts by touching their flesh. These things bother her. Especially since she met Aidan Jonas. Katie and Aidan were childhood friends who grew up together. Later because of a misunderstanding, they separated. Years later, fate arranged for Aidan to be the CEO of the company Katie was working for. During out-of-control drunkenness, Aidan and Katie had a one-night stand. Sometime later Katie found out she was pregnant and was found out by her grandparents, forcing them to get married. In this situation, they are forced to sign a marriage contract. However, after she gave birth, She found out that Aidan betrayed her, he had an affair with another girl. She collapsed, she was in pain, and lost faith in love.

Was It a curse to be mated to the three most powerful, narcissistic Alphas of the werewolf clan? * Sophia was once a princess of the Fae Kingdom, on her way to becoming the queen once her father stepped down from the throne. Her heart was hardened against the werewolves; their natural enemy, and she was in charge of ensuring their entire species was reduced to ashes. Not until the werewolf joined forces with the vampires and triumphed over them during war. Homeless, hungry and orphaned, Sophia is forced to work as a slave for the enemies, all the while harboring revenge for them in her heart. But just when she was going to take action, the Moon goddess decides to toy with her a bit, and she realizes that she had been fated to the three Alphas of the werewolf clan. Not only that, she would have to bear their heir, acting as the surrogate than their true mate since they didn't accept her whole heartedly. What was the Moon goddess thinking?

Arya Songhurst had loved Neil Hammond with all her heart for 15 years. Then, on the day she gave birth to their twins, she slipped into a coma. While she lay unconscious, she heard her husband whisper coldly in her ear, "Ary, don't ever wake up again. You're useless to me now." She had believed Neil was gentle and loving. Instead, he only held disgust and ruthless manipulation for her. The twins she risked everything to bring into the world? They stood by her hospital bed, sweetly calling Neil's first love "Mommy." Something inside Arya shattered completely. When she finally woke, the first thing she did was file for divorce. Only after the divorce did Neil realize how deeply Arya was woven into his life. She was more than his wife—she was a habit, a constant presence he could not live without. Their next encounter came at a high-level medical summit. Arya entered as a top pharmaceutical expert, glowing with confidence, commanding every eye in the room. The woman who once lived and breathed for Neil did not spare him a single glance. He believed she was just angry and that she would return once he reached out. After all, she had once loved him to the bone. Then he saw her again—at the lavish engagement party for the powerful Pearce family's new heir. She wore a stunning wedding dress, smiling radiantly as she ran into Troy Pearce's arms, eyes shining with love and devotion. Neil lost it, and jealousy consumed him. With bloodshot eyes and trembling hands, he crushed a wine glass in his grip, blood dripping down like punishment for the woman he had lost.