Lock Shock And Barrel

When Shawn left San Frease for a chance with his mother he never expected to find himself in the midst of vampires let alone expect to be the center piece to some ancient feud. All he wanted was a new beginning with as little as no mistakes but old habits die hard and he can't help the fact that he is drawn to the Storms, especially Kayla Storm, the century year old vampire who plagued his thoughts. Somehow he was a part of their lives and they would have to be part of his new life. When people begin to go missing in the seemingly sleepy town of WhiSare, Shawn and Kayla uncover a plot that is a threat to mankind. But their problems are fast from over when a group of self proclaimed Vampire Hunters from school uncover the true identity of the Storms, threatening to expose them for who they really are. Samantha Reid, leader of the vampire hunters has a bone to pick with the Storms. Her quest for revenge would lead her to the discovery of DeShawn Hunter's true lineage. The first ancient family Vampire Hunters. But Shawn is torn between his bond with Kayla and the killer instincts raging in his blood against her kind. With all these forces against them will they be able to quickly uncover the identities of their enemies before time runs out?

In a world of werewolf nations torn apart by ancient conflicts, Amara, a Royal Consort with only trace amounts of Alpha blood, struggles to find her place in a society where her voice is silenced and her destiny predetermined. Tasked with the daunting duty of increasing the dwindling Alpha population as a worthy Luna, she is shattered when denied a chance to contend for the throne during The Coronation. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when one contender mysteriously vanishes, opening a path for Amara to seize her opportunity. But the cost of claiming the throne may prove too high as she becomes a mere pawn in a deadly game, forced to suppress her emotions and navigate a treacherous path where survival is weighed against everything she holds dear. Can she overcome the shadows of the past and embrace her true Alpha nature, or will the burdens of duty and power crush her spirit?

Sa mundo ng mga elite, isang pagkakamali lang ang kailangan para gumuho ang lahat. Celestia Kie Marquez learned this the hard way. Isang gabi ng maling akala at bugso ng damdamin ang naging dahilan ng kanyang pag-alis. She fled without a trace, leaving behind the wreckage of her reputation and the only man she ever truly loved, the ruthless billionaire, Kielixus Riverra. Three years later, Celestia is forced to return. Her family’s business is on the brink of bankruptcy, and there is only one person powerful enough to save it. But the man she meets in the boardroom isn't the Kielixus she used to know. He is colder, sharper, and deeply bitter. For Kielixus, Celestia’s return is the perfect opportunity for payback. He offers her a deal she can't refuse: a business merger that requires her to be at his beck and call. Habang pilit nilang nilalabanan ang tensyon sa pagitan nila, unti-unting lumalabas ang mga sikretong pilit itinago ni Celestia.. ang isang pagkakamali na may buhay at mga matang kamukhang-kamukha ni Kielixus. As they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate wars and high-society scandals, they must realize that their past wasn't just a series of errors.

Son of a wealthy southern plantation owner, Vince Hart, is a well known womanizer. When he is caught in a compromising position with his lover he is forced to make a choice- leave Vivian's reputation ruined or marry her. He chooses marriage, and for a while he and Vivian enjoy marital bliss, but dark clouds are gathering on the horizon as the Civil War is brewing. Called to serve, Vince goes off to war and adventure, leaving his wife and unborn child home alone. What will he return to, if anything?

Natasya Aceline adalah gadis berumur 23 tahun yang cantik jelita dan sangat mandiri. Kematian orang tuanya membuatnya menjadi gadis yang tegar dan pekerja keras. Dirinya dan adik perempuannya tinggal di rumah besar tempat ibu dan ayahnya dulu bekerja. Karena sosoknya yang baik, putra tunggal keluarga terpandang itu jatuh cinta pada Natasya dan mengajak Natasya menikah. Namun, kejadian buruk yang menimpa adik Natasya membuat Natasya membatalkan rencana pernikahannya dan berniat untuk balas dendam kepada seseorang yang membuat adiknya mengalami gangguan jiwa. Begitu banyak yang harus Natasya korbankan demi tercapainya balas dendam, bahkan Natasya rela menikah dengan laki-laki yang merenggut kehormatan sang adik tercinta.

Amara has a life built on Survival. Between the club, bills, and caring for her sick mother, she doesn't have room for anything else. So when her friend Davina offers her a quick, easy job— a fake date with a billionaire — she thinks it's just another paycheck. But meeting Dorian Wellington changes everything. Calm, controlled, and impossibly wealthy, he seems untouchable, yet there's a quiet pull between them that neither can explain. When he sees her later at the club, everything he thought he knew about her shatters. Curiosity turns to intrigue, and intrigue slowly becomes desire. Their worlds begin to collide in ways neither of the expected — Fake dates, private moments, and unspoken tension that grows with every encounter. But secrets and walls run deep and Amara has more to hide than he could ever imagine. Can two people from such different worlds find trust, love and a way to let go …. before it's too late?

The day I died, the baby in my womb was only five months old. In that final phone call, my father, John Harlow, the godfather of the Harlow family, spoke with a voice as icy as a loaded gun. "A married woman belongs to her husband's family, even in death." When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day I had been placed under house arrest. He was circling my college application with a red pen. "Girls who study art are easier to marry off." In front of him, I tore the family's marriage alliance files into pieces. "I'm going to Camford University. I'm studying Computer Science." He sprang to his feet so suddenly that his finger nearly jabbed my face, his sleeve cuff revealing the family crest tattoo. "If you dare defy me, don't ever regard me as godfather." I smiled. "Exactly what I want." Meeting his stunned gaze, I spoke each word deliberately. "The name Harlow. I have long stopped wanting it."

There's a forbidden love between two families, Werewolves and Vampires. Brixton and Helena run away for love of each other. War is called upon when the families find their children gone. The fateful day of love, hate, redemption or peace comes too soon. Brixton and Helena take their own lives.

LOVE is something we always hope for and DEATH is something we're always afraid of, but what would a couple do when they are in between love and death? Ylisha, in one glance she looks like an ordinary woman but who knows what identity she really has? What if the girl you loved the most will kill crave to kill you? What prevaricates will transpire between two lovers? Will you let yourself die in your lover's hand? Or fight back and kill each other till the end?" This is my very first book, kindly tell me if you found some errors and feel free to tell me your honest opinions. And I hope you give my story a chance to read. Wishing you'll like it. Thank you. :)Happy reading. God bless you Keep safe.

I was betting on my mate, but he failed me. He was my worst enemy. How could the moon goddess be this cruel? " I Jake Aloysius reject you Violet Blake" I was stupefied to even speak, I expected it anyway. I thought it was over... not until our parents came up with a plot to get us married, des