Lull Before Storm

Princess Layana's birth was a mystery and her heritage a secret. Despite the luxurious life of a royal, she simply wished for a life away from the cage-like palace. Declan of House Storm was the sole survivor of a massacred clan, an event that gave birth to the darkness within him. Fuelled by hate, rage and betrayal he wants nothing but to get revenge on the royals that slaughtered his family. What will happen when the shielded princess with a heart as pure as the first ray of dawn meets the heir whose soul is shrouded in a blanket of darkness. Will he set her free from her shackles? Will she be able to lead him to the light before it’s too late? When the first whispers of darkness spread from the borders, they are brought together to protect the kingdom.Beware the prophecy decreed a long time passed for it may hold their world in its balance. -------- “It seems Lord Declan holds more ignorance than he is aware, we are women with emotions, wishes and hopes that we put behind us for the betterment of the kingdom,” Layana said her eyes flashing “Do enlighten me, what exactly can the precious jewels of the kingdom do for its people?” Declan mocked arrogantly. “Jewels? You compare us to items devoid of emotions, but yes, like jewels, we will be given away to the highest bidder. So before assuming princesses are simply there to play dress up and have tea parties, remember our lives are not simply fun and games!”

In the quiet, tree-lined neighborhood of Maplewood, Lisa Chen and Greyson Vale collide with the force of a summer storm—falling instantly, irrevocably in love despite their stubborn denials. Their romance burns hot and deep, a sanctuary built on whispered secrets and fevered passion. But their idyll shatters with the arrival of Tessy Moore, a stunningly beautiful new neighbor with honey-blonde hair, an easy smile, and a mysterious past tied to Grey’s life in Chicago. As Tessy weaves herself into their world with unsettling precision, Grey grows distant, cloaked in secrecy and evasiveness. When Lisa discovers a hotel receipt and overhears a cryptic conversation about debt and his estranged father, her trust fractures. Is Tessy a threat, a savior, or something far more dangerous? Trapped in a web of half-truths and unspoken fears, Lisa must unravel the mystery before the love she thought was unbreakable collapses entirely. Whispers in Maplewood is a gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and the devastating cost of secrets—where every smile hides a motive, and the line between salvation and sabotage is terrifyingly thin.

"You certainly do smell nice for a doxy,” He groaned, burying his face in my neck. "You should be mine." I chuckled, sliding my long nails over his neck, right atop his jugular. Hayden froze. “The fuck? Is that-“ “Wolfsbane?” I purred. “Yes it is.” He held his breath for a minute, before gritting out in a low gravelly voice. “Who the fuck are you?” I pulled away, still seated on his lap, grinning wolfishly. My tongue flicked out to lick my fangs before I replied. “Nova. Nova Frost.” ***** At the annual Howl Gathering, eighteen year old Nova Frost finds out that she is mated to the Alpha Hayden of the Storm clan. An Alpha said to rule over the mountain regions with an iron fist. He rejects her without a second thought. That same night, her father is killed along with several other Alphas, one of the few who made it out alive was Hayden. Those who made it out alive are called The Nine. Nova knows Hayden and the nine killed her father and spends seven years sharpening her sword for revenge. Seven years later she attends the howl gathering festival in disguise, out to seduce Alpha Hayden, find out why he and the nine had killed her father and then have her revenge all in the Seven days of the Howl Festival. What could possibly go wrong? Everything.

In a kingdom ruled by magic and shadowed by secrets, Princess Elara was born to uphold a prophecy—one that demands her heart, her blood, and ultimately, her sacrifice. Magic belongs to the elite, and power is passed through bloodlines, but nothing prepared her for the storm of desire and danger that would unravel everything she believed. Vesper Moretti, the ruthless heir to a deadly mafia empire, was the first man to shake her world. Cold, calculating, and intoxicatingly powerful, he vanished without a trace—leaving behind a shattered heart and unanswered questions. Now, he’s back… alive, dangerous, and claiming what was once his. Torn between Vesper’s dark pull, Kael’s fierce loyalty, and Dain’s quiet rebellion, Elara is caught in a web of betrayal, prophecy, and passion. As the prophecy unfolds, one truth becomes chillingly clear: only one man can survive the end—and her choice will ignite war or salvation. With ancient powers awakening and the line between love and ruin blurring, Elara must uncover the truth buried in blood and magic… before her kingdom, and her heart, are lost forever.

📖 Full Synopsis (Professional, 30-Chapter Summary) In a realm where the abyss bleeds whispers into men’s hearts, Aria, a gifted warrior bound to light, finds herself tethered to Lucien, a man scarred by an ancient mark. Their alliance begins in unease but quickly deepens into fragile trust, even as shadows stir within him. As armies clash and kingdoms fracture, Rowan, the enigmatic elder, and Kael, a fierce commander, fight to keep their ranks united. Yet Lucien’s mark grows restless, seeding betrayal, suspicion, and fear. Aria stands at his side, convinced that his humanity can be preserved, while others believe the abyss has already claimed him. The march to war spirals. Battles scar the land, alliances fray, and Lucien’s struggle becomes the fulcrum of fate. In the Breaking Storm, shadow and flame engulf the battlefield. Lucien teeters on the edge of becoming a weapon of the abyss. Aria refuses to yield, her voice anchoring him even as his blade rises against her. Kael’s blood is spilled in defiance, Rowan binds the storm in desperate runes, and Aria steps into the abyss itself, whispering her vow. In the climax, Lucien shatters his own blade, breaking free from the darkness—but not without scars. The storm collapses, leaving silence in its wake. In the aftermath, enemies bury their dead side by side. Kael rebuilds broken ranks, Rowan warns that the abyss never releases its scars, and Aria tends to Lucien’s healing—both body and soul. Though the mark lingers faintly beneath his skin, her vow holds stronger: never again will the abyss take him. The book closes on dawn: the storm passed, the stars returned, and two hands held fast against the dark.

Elena dreams of becoming a world-class chef. On the day she sets out to pursue her passion, her father, Jon Nolan, sells her in marriage to Brad, who paid off Jon's debts just to have Elena - and win a bet. For two years, she plans her escape from the hellish marriage. Suddenly faced with an external danger that threatened her life and that of her unborn child, she flees prematurely into Boston, carrying a secret that could bring down the most ruthless crime family in Massachusetts and her husband. Now, these men searched the city for her. Elena finds shelter in the Banks’ Family Center, where she hides until her child, Sky is born. Ary Banks, a reclusive billionaire with zero interest in love, walks into Elena's life. The first woman he ever finds intriguing! Ary soon learns that beyond her enchanting laughter is a world of storm, too enormous for her to survive. That same storm now poses a threat to his empire and everyone he cares about. To save his empire, he must protect Elena and Sky. But this means he must be willing to battle not only the external enemies but his estranged mother who has ruthless ambitions and also welcome disruption in his controlled world. Obsessed with controlling his life, Ary's mother will stop at nothing to tear away those closest to him - especially the woman he’s beginning to love - until she is the only anchor he has left, until she could rule his empire and life. Thrusted on each other by fate, Elena and Ary realize their growing connection and dare to trust again. As old wounds resurface, new enemies arise. They must decide if their fragile love is worth the fight - or if it’ll be destroyed before it could ever bloom.

*The mate who rejected her goes too far as to prevent her from being with her new mate! They begin a bitter rivalry! * Summer is a precious Alpha daughter of Storm Pack. Today is the 18th birthday ceremony of her and her twin sister, Rose. Summer has had a secret crush for years--Marcus, the youngest Beta of this pack, who is as famous for his feats in combat as he is for his speed in changing girlfriends. Summer was so nervous that she’ll find her mate after her shift. What if that person is not Marcus? Who knew that the Moon Goddess played a huge joke on her - when Marcus was making out with another she-wolf, he even casually rejected her! Before she could digest the pain and hurt, an even bigger prank awaited her. She finds herself with a second chance, mated with another man of unusually prestigious status. Just as Summer hesitates to accept him, Marcus challenges the mysterious and honorable man to compete for Summer's love. In this dispute, Summer discovers that she has a secret hidden in her body for many years...

Devon Bradley has always wanted a Soulmate, one who would sweep her right off her feet, the one who would become her one and only soulmate. She finally gets what she'd always wanted. But, alas, her soulmate is beyond what she'd dreamed of. Her fate is entwined with the fate of her prince charming who is the crown prince of the fae kingdom. When she falls in love with the dashing non human, she realizes that she needs to fight for her happiness, alongside the love of her life. When the storm arrives in form of foes and challenges, how well can they weather the storm? Will they end up with a happily ever after ending? Or will their love story become woefully tragic?

When Kaya dies — not from heartbreak itself, but from the storm of betrayal and danger it unleashed after being rejected by the man she loves, the ruthless Mafia boss Damon Moretti — the spirits give her an impossible offer:> Go back in time with every memory you have now, make him love you within five months, and uncover the truth behind your death… or vanish forever.But Damon isn’t heartless by chance. Centuries ago, he sold his heart to build his empire — a pact that made him untouchable, feared, and incapable of love. If he ever loves again, both he and his empire will crumble.Now, as Kaya fights to awaken emotion in a man cursed by power, the dead rise in rebellion. Furious that she was granted a second chance, they demand theirs too, crossing into the living world with vengeance.Torn between love and survival, Kaya must solve her own murder before time runs out.To keep her, Damon must defy the curse that built his empire.But loving her means destroying everything he’s ever fought to protect — including himself.

“Become my wife.” “What?” I shrieked, those words caused my back to bend, away from him. “We are not getting married.” He hissed. “You will only take my wife’s place before the eyes of those who wrecked her. Shake their world while you shake the world of those who wrecked you, unnoticeably. Semion and Adeline won’t know what hit them by the time we are done.” ___ After being ridiculed for not having a womb, Davina was almost pushed into the abyss. However, an encounter with a grief-stricken widower changed her life and identity forever. She formed a power couple with the richest billionaire Shaw. Even though they set boundaries they couldn't cross, Davina couldn't stop feeling the hotness on her plump lips, a vague feeling from a drunken night she feared to be true. And Shaw couldn't stop breaking his resolve not to get too close to her. Their bodies slowly resonated with each other, humming the love they had lost and their dynamic caused a storm throughout the city as they cut down on their enemies but at what cost?