Lurking

“You have no idea what I am,” Lucian growls, his breath hot against her skin. Chloe’s heart races, fear and desire twining together. “Show me,” she whispers, daring him to unleash the beast within. A town full of secrets. A man who’s more than he seems. And a hunger that could destroy them both. Journalist Chloe Reynolds came to Blackthorn Ridge for a story. What she found was a town haunted by silence—and something far more terrifying than shadows lurking in the dark. Wolves are circling, bodies are vanishing, and the people warn her to leave before the night closes in. But Chloe can’t leave. Not after meeting Lucian, the brooding, dangerously magnetic leader of a mysterious pack. His gaze ignites something primal within her, something she can’t resist. Each heated encounter pulls her deeper into his world, where the line between desire and danger blurs.

Valerion turned back to the witches, “So you just expect me to stand here,” he said, his voice filled with rage, “And watch my daughter suffer in pain until she DIES?!” A heavy silence settled over the room. Lilith breaks the silence. “In order to end Princess Azrael's pain and save her life, there's only one solution.” All eyes were on Lilith now, waiting for her to continue. Then, she spoke the words that would change everything. “The princess has to mate with the Lycan Alpha.” For centuries, Vampires and Lycans have been locked in an endless war, their hatred written in blood and history. Azrael, the fierce and calculating princess of the vampire kingdom, has spent her life proving her worth in a court that favors her twin brother. As the daughter of the ruthless King Valerion, she knows power is never given, it must be taken. But when fate binds her to Draven, the brutal and feared Alpha of the Lycans, everything she has fought for is threatened. Draven is a conqueror, a warrior who bows to no one. When he discovers that his fated mate is a vampire, his greatest enemy. He resists, knowing that such a bond could destroy everything he has built. Yet the pull between them is undeniable, and as war looms once more, their connection may become the spark that ignites a far greater conflict. With enemies lurking in the shadows and the weight of their people on their shoulders, Azrael and Draven must make a choice, fight fate or embrace it. But in a world where loyalty is fragile and betrayal is deadly, surrendering to the bond may be the most dangerous risk of all.

Six years ago, Clara Hayes was humiliated, abandoned, and left to die after a fateful one-night encounter with Alexander Bologna, the ruthless billionaire CEO. Now, her identical twin, Celeste, has returned with a fiery determination and a shocking revelation—Alexander has a son, the bright and lovable Ethan. But Celeste isn’t just here to introduce him to his child; she’s here to exact revenge for her sister’s tragic fate and humiliation caused by the Bologna family. Under the guise of a contract marriage, Celeste infiltrates Alexander’s cold and calculating world, sparking a battle of wits and wills. But as secrets unravel and sparks fly, Celeste finds herself torn between her quest for vengeance and the undeniable pull of Alexander’s growing love for her—and their son. When dark truths about Clara’s death and Alexander’s family betrayal come to light, the lines between hate and love blur. With enemies lurking within and time running out for Celeste’s own hidden battle, can Alexander redeem himself and win the heart of the woman who’s brought light back into his life? Or will the sins of the past destroy their chance at a future? Love, revenge, and redemption collide in Behind the closed doors: The Billionaire’s Secret—a story where passion ignites, secrets unravel, and second chances can heal even the deepest wounds.

When Deidre Carey inherits her grandmother’s woodland cottage, she returns to Moonhollow Village for the first time in years for a fresh start. When she learns that her first crush is still living in the village, she finds herself drawn to him, regardless of his tempestuous moods. When she begins to unearth the web of secrets her grandma left behind, Deidre finds herself caught up in more than she ever could have imagined when she returned to the sleepy little mountain town. Grant Hawthorne was always going to be the town disappointment, but something has changed in all those years since Deidre’s been gone. In an accident that took his older brother’s life, Grant’s world was changed forever when he became not just the sole guardian to his young niece, but a werewolf. Grant does everything in his power to keep the curse subdued and secret, but all his walls come crashing down around him when his world collides with the force of nature that is Deidre Carey. “Of Wolves and Magic” explores the tumultuous relationship between a newly realized witch and a troubled man suffering from a lycanthropic curse as they navigate the complex secrets of the supernatural world lurking just beneath Moonhollow’s deceptively cozy surface.

The train arrived with a screech of metal on metal, and subconsciously I boarded and found a seat and gazed out the window as if somehow, the tunnel walls rushing by was the only thing that could grant my wish. "I wish you could see me," I whispered the deep words, picturing his face as I spoke. "Like really see me. I wish you could love me just the way I love you." Closing my eyes, I began to feel the weight of the unshed tears behind my eyelids. But just before I brushed them off I murmured again. "Just once, I want to know what it would be like if you truly loved me back." With a final sigh, I wiped the tears fighting to breakfree. Little did I know, some wishes come at a terrible price. When Asher Smith's boyfriend, supermodel Xander Fauler, wakes from a car accident with amnesia, their cold relationship transforms into something passionaate and real. For six blissful months, Asher experiences the love he always craved—until Xander's memories return, along with his icy demeanor. What was once six month's of undeniable love and pleasure just as he had always wanted, slowly turned into a nightmare that he had dreaded so much for the longest time. Amidst the uncertainty of his spot in his love life, Asher began to notice some odd changes in Xander, making him question if their relationship was ever real. As he tries to get a grip of his love life he uncovers a dangerous obsession lurking in Xander's inner circle and a traumatic secret from his past, putting him no way further from his recent doubt, now Asher must decide: walk away from heartbreak or fight for a love trapped beneath scars?

Sixteen years ago, her mother's love saved her and the words she always hears in her dreams give her sleepless nights. “ Live, Alia. Don't try to find yourself-” Sixteen years later, she wasn't that little riceball anymore but a woman who anxiously waits for her mate. However… Elise’s heart was shattered by the cruel rejection of her boyfriend and mate, Jason. "You're nothing but a wolfless girl. I reject you, Elise. No one wants you. You're nothing but a shame to your family." Cruel, yet fate has other plans for her. Tonight, my life begins anew. The moon rises high, and my heart beats for one man alone – Alpha Xander, the mate who claims me as his own." Alpha Xander. "I claim you, Elise, as my Luna and my mate. You are mine, and I will protect you with my life. No one will ever hurt you again." But the past refuses to stay buried. The prophecy that haunts Elise's family returns, threatening to destroy everything: "You're the cursed savior, Elise. Your destiny is intertwined with ours, for better or worse. The balance of power shifts, and the fate of our world hangs in the balance." — Amelia, the sorceress But the lurking prophecy was only the beginning. The true enemy lurks in the shadows – Alpha Drake, the monster who killed Elise's parents and seeks to claim her power for himself: "I'll never let you escape me, Elise. You're the key to my power, and I'll stop at nothing to claim you." — Alpha Drake Will Elise find redemption, love, and acceptance, or will the prophecy consume her? Can she overcome the darkness of her past and forge a new future with Alpha Xander by her side?

Following a painful break up with her boyfriend, quiet, shy Christine decides to throw caution to the wind. She goes to the wildest club in all of New York determined to lose herself in the chaos. But the webs of destiny spins a different story. She runs into her ex lover, and desperate to save her face, she made a split-second decision and gets intimate with a stranger, pretending he is her new lover. She never anticipates that she will get captured by his The real shock comes two days later... This stranger wasn't just anyone. He was her boss. What begins as a night of rebellion spirals into a hurricane of forbidden attraction and family betrayal and dangers from lovers lurking in the dark. And now there are so many things at stake.

Billionaire by day, spy by night. When billionaire CEO Adrian Blackwood's deception tears his marriage apart, his ex-wife, Lila, is left heartbroken and confused. But Adrian's infidelity was just a ruse - a desperate attempt to protect Lila from the deadly enemies lurking in the shadows of his double life as a spy. Now, Lila is in grave danger, and Adrian must risk everything to save her. As he sweeps back into her life, she is torn between her lingering love for him and her anger at his betrayal. Can Adrian convince Lila to trust him again, or will his secrets tear them apart forever?”

“Please sweetheart, I’m sorry for how I treated you, you know this has always been my dream job. I can’t lose it please, I’ll do anything you want please sweetheart”, came Cooper’s disgusting voice. The audacity of this man, he even had the guts to call me sweetheart, the name he had stopped calling me during our marriage. “Don’t you ever call me again in your pathetic little life and from now on, refrain from calling me inappropriate names, I am your boss’s wife. The next time you disturb my peace or call me inappropriately, you’ll be hauled off to jail”, I replied coldly and hung up. After Mila catches her husband, Cooper having sex with his “shortcut to a better life” in their matrimonial bed, he divorces her then throws her out in the middle of the night. Mila is shocked to discover Cooper also cleared their joint account leaving her penniless. Mila thought her life was over but she is swept off her feet by Ryan Anderson, the richest billionaire in New York, one who happens to be Cooper’s boss and maybe something more. Now Mila can make those that hurt her pay. Mila is finally happy but like they say good things don’t last forever. Will she be able to save herself and her family when danger starts lurking? Will she finally get her happy ever after?

In book 5, Kai embarks on his own journey to find his place in this world. He rebels against his father and discovers a secret Kiran has kept from everyone. With his own secrets lurking just beneath the surface, Kai returns home with an enemy close on his heels. With Kiran's death seen as a premonition, Kai has to act and make a choice between his father and himself. When tragedy strikes, Kai loses his humanity and becomes detached and cold. Love is the strongest magic there is but only if you want it.