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In the quiet of the forest, the darkest fears are born. The people of Dunballan, harbour a dark secret. A secret more terrible than the Beast that stalks the dense forests of Dunballan. A secret that holds David McCavendish, last in a long line of Lairds, in its unbreakable grip. It’s down to Sally, David’s lover, to free David from the sinister clutches of the Beast. But, with the whole town against her, she must ally herself with an ancient woodland force and trace Dunballan’s secret back to its bitter origins. Those origins lie within the McCavendish family history, and a blasphemous heresy that stretches back to the beginning of time. Some truths are too terrible to face, and the darkest of these lie waiting for Sally, in the Quiet Places. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Elsa Rein, a young heiress born with a silver spoon, fell helplessly in love with her college mate, Jason Stone, who filled the cold void her parents created in her heart. Her father was strongly against her relationship with Jason and insisted on her getting married to a wealthy scion, Marcus Smith to form an alliance and gain affluence, but she defied her father and left to marry her fiance. He cheated on her with his ex four years later, and she left without having a second thought, only to be disowned by her father on her return. Frustrated and dejected, Elsa tried to regain fragments of her broken self only to get entangled with a cold and ruthless billionaire, Lucas Arthur. Torn between protecting her already broken heart and her undying love for Lucian and his coldness, she's stuck in a dilemma that leaves her with the choice of giving in to her desires or fighting fate.

While inspecting the hotel owned by my family, I start to feel hungry after ordering some food at the hotel restaurant. Before the food is served, I munch on a small piece of bread roll for the time being. Suddenly, the lobby manager comes up to me and hands me a piece of paper. "Hello, sir. We do not allow outside food here. It has been 8 minutes and 30 seconds since you entered our restaurant. The total cost of your meal is 1,500 dollars. You'll be fined 1.28 million dollars." I am briefly stunned as I look at the piece of paper detailing the amount I should pay. Then, I take a picture of the piece of paper and send it to the group chat that has all the members of the board of directors. I tag my elder sister in the next message I send. "I've received a fine at the hotel owned by my family. Is this how you've increased the hotel's revenue?"

Betrayed by his fiancée hours before their wedding, CEO Mason Caldwell impulsively finds a last-minute bride, Gianna to spite his ex. Gianna is bound by a contract to Mason, who has vowed to never open up his heart to anyone ever again. But when some unexpected feelings begin to bloom between the two, it seems there might be more danger looming, as well as bitter truths that surface from the past to tear them apart.

Aurora, a strong-willed and compassionate princess, is next in line to inherit the throne of the mystical kingdom of Eldrador. However, her parents' sudden passing leaves her with a daunting task: choosing a suitable partner to rule alongside her. According to ancient tradition, the queen must select a group of four noble suitors each representing a different element (earth, water, spirit and the sword which slays), to form a sacred bond and ensure the kingdom's prosperity. Aurora is torn between her duty and her desire for true love. As she navigates the complexities of court politics and magic she finds herself drawn to each of the four suitors, each with their unique personalities and abilities. But she has a childhood crush that she cannot move on from, a shadow walker and highly ranked ninja, Kael StarSeekera who would appear later to defy all that she knows and believes.

I take a step back, ready to change course and leave, but the Lycan King closes the distance between us. He’s dangerously close to me now, his body in full display and sending my whole body aflame. The familiar heat between my legs starts to appear. “Where are you going?” he whispers, his breath hot against the top of my head. “Are you really trying to leave?” I don’t say anything. I can’t. All I can think about is how his length would feel like inside me, and that’s not something I want to linger on right now. I need to focus. He laughs softly. “I know you feel it too. There’s no denying it. You’re mine.” * * * Outcast. Freak. Cursed. These are things that Beta heiress Valeria Ross is used to hearing. After all, with her otherwordly appearance, and her cursed white wolf, she’s bound to be set apart from everyone else. So much so that even her mate who promised her eternal love casts her aside, choosing her much better stepsister as a partner. Deciding that things should end on her terms, she decides to flee her pack. Only to run into the arms of the Lycan King, Ares Ryder, who’s spent centuries looking for his mate and finally found it in her. Now Valeria is faced with a hard choice. Will she stay in the shadows of her family, forever tormented with the sight of her mate with her sister? Will she exchange that hell for a softer one, a life with a cruel King who’s known for collecting women like trophies?

Kim Mylean Ashyver. She’s spunky, defiant and definitely not Queen material. Especially when her second chance mate is The Crowned Prince of the Werewolves. But what if she’s not supposed to stay in the backwards thinking Werewolf world? What if she’s destined for something else. What if she’s not supposed to wear a crown but something else? Find out what happens to Kim in this romantic action book filled with twists and turns.

"Zoe's Secret: A Tale of Unforgettable Love" is a gripping paranormal romance novel that follows the journey of Zoe, a teenage girl living in a small town nestled beside a dense forest. Zoe has always been drawn to the woods and spends much of her free time exploring its secrets. One day, while wandering through the forest, she stumbles upon a mysterious boy named Victor, who she discovers has the power to transform into a wolf. Despite her initial fear, Zoe finds herself inexplicably drawn to Alex and the two begin to form a deep connection. However, their love is forbidden as Alex's true identity as a werewolf is a closely guarded secret. As Zoe learns more about the supernatural world, she finds herself caught in the middle of a centuries-old conflict between werewolves and their sworn enemies, the vampires. As their love grows stronger, so do the dangers that threaten to tear them apart. With the help of her friends and Victor’s pack, Zoe must fight to protect their love and their lives from those who seek to destroy them. Along the way, she discovers shocking truths about her own past and her place in the supernatural world. "Zoe's Secret: A Tale of Unforgettable Love" is a thrilling and emotional journey of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Mabel's world was shattered when her mate betrayed her. Now, she's mated to the ruthless Alpha Lev, but a dark secret binds her to his enemy. As ancient powers rise and war looms, Mabel must choose: surrender to her destiny or risk everything for revenge. But as the nightingales awaken, one thing is certain: only one mate will claim her...and only one will survive.

Step into a world where passion is dangerous and desire burns without mercy. From candlelit ballrooms to storm-lashed beaches, from secret libraries to the hidden corners of enchanted realms, Fifty Shades of Desire unveils fifty dark, intoxicating tales of lust, obsession, and consuming love. Forget gentle courtships and sweet promises. These stories explore the jagged edges of surrender and the intoxicating madness of obsession—where one forbidden touch can mean total ruin. Each tale will leave you breathless… shaken… and aching for more. Explore your wildest desires, embrace forbidden temptations, and dare to surrender to the darkness.