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장소월은 전연우와의 결혼기념일에 죽었다. 그녀가 전연우와 결혼한 지 어언 8년, 생의 절반을 양보하면서 조용히 살았지만 결국 쫓겨나는 신세가 되었다. 이혼 후 그녀는 암 말기 판정을 받았다. 병원에서 겨우 버텨내면서도 전연우가 한 번이라도 와서 봐주길 바랐다. 눈꽃이 흩날리는 밸런타인데이에도 전연우는 나타나지 않았다. 그녀는 후회에 가득 차 있었다. “전연우... 만약 다시 시작할 수만 있다면 널 사랑하지 않을 거야!” 환생 후 그녀는 18살로 다시 돌아갔다. 이번 생은 전처럼 되풀이하지 않겠다고 다짐했고 그와 관련된 모든 것으로 부터 도망가리라 결심했다. 그녀가 전연우한테서 멀어지려 하자 그는 오히려 그녀에게 한걸음 한걸음 위험하게 다가왔다. 악마와도 같은 목소리가 복도에 울려 퍼졌다. “소월아, 이번 생은 내가 너 책임질게...”

열 살 때부터 10년 동안 강유형을 사랑했지만 돌아온 건 ‘관심 없어’라는 한마디뿐이었다. 그리고 그는 돌아서서 다른 여자와 밤낮으로 함께 지냈다... 10년 동안 이어온 죽마고우의 사랑은 꽃을 피웠지만 열매를 맺지 못했다. 나는 더 이상 세컨드가 되길 거부했고, 그 후 나는 다른 사람과 결혼하기로 했다. 그러던 어느 밤 강유형이 내 침실 문을 두드렸다. “지원아...” “무슨 일인데?” 내가 입을 열자마자 침실에서 남자의 섹시한 목소리가 들려왔다. “여보, 내 속옷 어디 뒀어?” 강유형은 비틀거리더니 내 앞에서 피를 한 모금 토해냈다... 얼마 뒤 나는 강유형의 SNS 게시물을 보게 됐다. 그는 이렇게 썼다. ‘어떤 사람들은 놓치면 영원히 돌아오지 않는다.’ ‘지금 사랑한다고 해서 영원히 사랑한다는 뜻은 아니다.’ ‘그러니 사랑할 때 소중히 여기라.’

강사랑과 심태경은 단지 거래를 위해 결혼했지만, 시간이 흐를수록 사랑은 점점 태경에게 마음이 기울었다. 그러나 태경의 마음은 처음부터 사랑에게 향한 적이 없었다. 그녀의 오랜 짝사랑은, 태경이 사랑을 차갑게 병원에 데려가 수술을 받게 한 그날로 완전히 끝이 났다. 사랑은 자존심을 버리고 뱃속의 아이만이라도 살려달라고 애원했지만, 태경은 냉정하게 말했다. “순진한 척 하지 말고, 수술실에 들어가.” 몇 년 후, 사랑은 다시 C시로 돌아왔다. 그런데 태경은 그녀를 어두운 구석으로 거칠게 끌고 가, 낮고 잠긴 목소리로 속삭였다. “사랑아, 제발 날 떠나지 마.”

** This is the sequel to 'Three Brothers! One Mate! Emma is twin to Samuel and the eldest daughter of Alpha Cole and Luna Skyler of the Royal Blood Moon pack. She always thought that she would grow up, find her mate, and live happily like her mother does. Unfortunately the Moon Goddess has something else in mind for her, disappearing on her 7th birthday. Prince Jeremiah is a nearly 500 year old vampire, his father was betrayed and killed by a werewolf and his mother despises all of them for it. Werewolves are now forbidden by law to be kept as pets or any type of slave, as their blood is like a drug and can be dangerous. Jeremiah's mother wants him to pick a substitute so that he can finally take over the throne, with someone standing by his side. What will Emma do when she finds out what the moon goddess has planned for he? Will Samuel ever find her? What will Prince Jeremiah do when he realises his true beloved is the one thing his family can't trust and hates? Will Emma overcome what Jeremiah does to her? Will Jeremiah be able to stand up and rule his kingdom his way? Will Emma and Jeremiah give into the passion that grows between them? Or will Jeremiah let politics and his mothers hatred stop them being happy? *Warning - This story contains mature scenes, violence, and abuse, including physical and sexual. Please read at your own discretion.

MATCHED is book #3 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA’S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews. “I couldn’t stop reading.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn’t long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is. But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart. In MATCHED, Winter and her love reach the place they never though they would. They are so close to retrieving the relic—when an unexpected twist may just force her love to sacrifice everything—even himself—for her. Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love! Future books in the series are also available. "The story was very well written and was unique as compared to other shifter stories.” --Amazon review (The Alpha’s Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I am heading to my job interview when my close friend, Thomas Lang—the same guy who always cautions me about meddling in other people's business—suddenly throws caution to the wind and sprints toward the wrecked limousine. I instantly realize that Thomas has been reborn, too. In my past life, Thomas and I were the top two graduates of the finance department, both making it to the final round of interviews at a Fortune 500 conglomerate. Yet, on the day of the interview, we suddenly came across the CEO, Ruth Gibson, who had just gotten involved in a car crash. I abandoned the interview to save her, while Thomas hurried off to the interview. In the end, Thomas landed the offer, while I lost my shot at working at the top conglomerate. I received sympathy from everyone around me. However, Ruth sought me out eventually, and in the spirit of profound gratitude, she presented me with an immediate proposal of marriage. I became the man who would marry Thomas' superior, achieving incredible status overnight. Meanwhile, Thomas stayed an ordinary worker, perpetually crushed by impossible metrics and corporate pressure. I was enjoying the heights of my privilege at the annual dinner, standing beside Ruth, while Thomas lurked in the background. He was a miserable face lost among the nameless guests. Consumed by jealousy, he brandished a knife and stabbed me to death right there. I suddenly open my eyes and realize we are both back at this single, pivotal day of Ruth's accident.

MATED is book #2 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA’S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews.

“I couldn’t stop reading.”

--Reader review (My True Mate)

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When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn’t long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is.

But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart.

In MATED, Winter and her crush embark on a dangerous quest to retrieve the magic relic and save their friends their school.

Yet they have no idea of the fate awaiting them—or what they will need to do for each other to survive.

Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love!

Future books in the series are also available.

"The story was very well written and was unique as compared to other shifter stories.”

--Reader review (The Alpha’s Mate)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Excellent from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.”

--Reader review (My True Mate)

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MARKED is book #4 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA’S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews. “I couldn’t stop reading.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn’t long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is. But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart. In MARKED, it is time for Winter to return on the epic quest back to save her school—but first, it is time for her to now sacrifice it all, and find—and save—her lost love. Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love! Future books in the series are also available. "The story was very well written and was unique as compared to other shifter stories.” --Amazon review (The Alpha’s Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Albaret Victori deon yang hidup di tahun 1520 dari keluarga kerajaan yang terkenal dengan kehebatan dan ketaguhan yang dimiliki oleh kerajaan tersebut. Kini telah memasuki tahun 2020, ia masih tetap ada di muka bumi ini sebagai bodygard. Dengan wajah yang tampan dan cool, sifatnya yang begitu cuek dan dingin akhirnya terkalahkan dengan seorang gadis yang pernah ia temui selama 500 tahun yang lalu. Dila laurent merupakan salah satu putri dari kerjaan seberang, yang mana merupakan musuh bubuyutan dari kerajaan Hansai yang merupakan kerjaan dari Albaret. Namun, sayangnya perempuan ini bukan perempuan yang bernama Dila laurent. Hanya saja wajahnya dan namanya yang menyerupai perempuan tersebut. Dila laurent di besarkan dengan penuh kemewahan sifatnya juga yang begitu angkuh dan tak ingin mengalah menjadikan ia sosok wanita yang mempunyai kepribadian yang sangat keras. Albaret terjebak di dunia ini lantaran ia belum berhasil mencari cara untuk kembali, andai saja jika waktu itu terulang kembali maka, ia tak akan memilih untuk masuk ke dalam pintu yang mampu membawanya sampai ke bumi. Selain itu, Albaret juga sangat pandai dalam segala hal. Di penghujung cerita apakah ia bisa kembali? Apakah ia bisa merasakan jatuh cinta pertama kalinya?

Anindya Kirana, gadis cantik berusia 22 tahun, sudah bertahun-tahun bekerja keras di ibu kota demi menghidupi kedua orang tuanya di kampung. Anak tunggal ini rela menunda kebahagiaan pribadinya demi melihat senyum di wajah ayah dan ibunya. Saat sedang menikmati cuti singkat dari pekerjaannya, sebuah kabar mengejutkan datang—ibunya mengabari bahwa sang ayah masuk ICU. Tanpa pikir panjang, Anindya segera memesan tiket dan pulang ke kampung halamannya. Namun, setibanya di sana, alih-alih melihat ayah terbaring lemah, ia malah mendapati pria itu sehat walafiat, duduk santai di teras rumah. Anindya bingung dan merasa dibohongi. Tapi sebelum sempat marah, ibunya justru pecah dalam tangis dan mengungkapkan kenyataan pahit: keluarga mereka terlilit utang sebesar 500 juta rupiah. Sang ayah ditipu saat menjual sawah warisan, dan kini waktu yang tersisa untuk melunasi utang hanya dua minggu. Dalam kepanikan dan putus asa, sang ibu menyampaikan satu-satunya jalan keluar: seorang juragan kaya di desa mereka bersedia menanggung semua utang—dengan syarat Anindya harus menikah dengannya. Kepala Anindya seolah dihantam batu. Cinta, masa depan, dan harga dirinya dipertaruhkan. Di tengah dilema antara keluarga dan kebebasannya, Anindya harus memilih: menolak dan membiarkan orang tuanya kehilangan segalanya, atau menyerahkan takdirnya pada lelaki yang bahkan belum tentu dikenalnya.