Lurking Synonym

When Riley Monroe's mother vanishes overseas, she’s left alone in a penthouse with her powerful stepfather, Ethan Carter, and his arrogant son, Nathan. The two men have always been untouchable—wealthy, ruthless, and far out of her reach. But as the household balance shifts, so does the tension between them. Ethan is strict, dominant, and impossible to defy. Nathan is reckless, teasing, and utterly irresistible. Both men have dark desires lurking beneath their polished exteriors, and Riley is dangerously close to uncovering them. One night at an underground club changes everything. When Ethan bails Riley from a bad situation, his control over her becomes absolute. Now, the rules have changed. Now, she belongs to him. And Nathan also wants her. She should be afraid. She should resist. But when two powerful men want to claim her… how can she possibly say no?

“It doesn’t matter if you are ready or not,” his whispering breath sent tremors through my body. “You are already mine.” A spark of pleasure tingled my pussy as his hands held my waist tightly to himself. I was falling for him faster than I had imagined. A one night stand a stranger who ended up being her uncle, after being betrayed by her boyfriend, Ryan, got Cassie trapped in a world full of tension and lust. Every odd was against her but she couldn’t resist falling for her uncle, whose charms he couldn’t resist. Nicholas will not stop until he gets what he wants, his ex-wife is also pushing hard to regain what she had lost, and Ryan is lurking in the corner to destroy everything, Cassie finds herself trapped in a game of power, desire, and obsession. Will she fight for the man she’s falling for? Or will her past mistake cost her everything?

Mystic Han was quite contented with her life. Though she lost her mother at a young age, she was living a dream like reality with her father and twin brother. Everything was fine until they decided to spent their summer on a place away from the city, on a small town known for it's forest filled with terrifying footprints of a specific pack of lurking predators, also known as wolves. But she didn't know any of that. Neither does she know that there were more than prints of paws on the muddy path, but also a trace of humans. Werewolves. And she's one of them. What would you think a girl would do, finding out that a werewolf killed her family and that same werewolf was even her mate? Will the bond be enough in her heart to leave a space for forgiveness and a second chance? Setting this aside, Mystic will try anything to make the man who killed her family feel the pain she's feeling. Even if it's her mate.

Clara Hayes, Luna of the Crescent Moon Pack, has endured years of abuse and suffering under her mate, Victor Quinn. Trapped under his control and subjected to his cruelty, she clings to hope until the ultimate betrayal: Vincent takes another she-wolf for himself, shattering the sacred mate bond and leaving Clara humiliated, broken, and cast out. Stripped of her Luna title, she struggles to survive in a world determined to punish her for another man sin. Desperation drives Clara to accept a surprising offer: a position with Gabriel Kane, Victor’s uncle and a rival Alpha commanding his own powerful pack. But Gabriel is no ordinary Alpha. He’s dark, Dangerous , and a maddening temptation. Gabriel is determined to claim what was discarded — not just her body, but her heart, her loyalty, and her very soul. Clara must navigate a world of power, obstacles, and where love can be as dangerous as the wolf lurking within— or risk losing herself entirely.

Over 700 years after the death of King Elijah and Queen Celeste, their son Micah ruled over the world. After searching endlessly for his mate, he gave up hope thinking he would rule the world alone for he was the only one to have ever lived for such a long time. When words got to the king that the omegas (humans) have been escaping 'his world' to live in the ruin for almost two decades he became livid going to the ruins to kill them all and teach others never to cross him. What Micah never expected was for his mate to be lurking in the ruined palace hiding from the harsh and brutal world he created and he never expected his mate to be human. "I found you.. Mate" He breathes bringing his hand to cup my cheeks but i snapped my head backwards. "I would never be yours" I said breathing harshly while glaring at him.

Tamara hinds, a free spirited and intelligent college student from a poor and average background, crosses paths with the cold, aloof and arrogant Professor Jesse Carter, a Billionaire prodigy, CEO of Carter Global Market and other businesses, Who is blessed with striking looks and boundless wealth through hard work and familial succession. He finds himself in the need of a fake girlfriend to escape relentless blind dates orchestrated by his family, he strikes a daring deal with Tamara: she pretends to be his girlfriend in exchange for a place to stay. As their charade unfolds, Jesse's walls come crashing down as he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to Tamara's infectious positivity. Despite having deep resentment towards women due to past trauma, Jesse slowly falls for her, struggling to hide his growing affection. However, their connection is threatened by dark forces lurking in the shadows. Will their bond survive the chaos? or will secrets tear them apart? Prepare for twists, romantic moments and an unforgettable journey of discovery.

Minerva hated Karlos Rodriguez ever since they got into an arrange married by her parents before they died due to a sudden ambush. She did not like the sight of him and had always yearned to run away with her boyfriend if she succeeds in divorcing her current husband. Little did she know that secret dangers are lurking for her life and a lot of enemies were waiting for opportunities to kill her, as she is the next queen of the Red Cartel, the powerful and strongest mafia organization. Time passes by, she learned that Karlos was tasked by her both parents to protect, train, and mold her to be the next successor of their organization, one of the reasons why they push her to marry him of all people in the world. Despite her annoyance towards her husband, would she still give him a chance to change her heart and love him instead? Will there be one day that as they fight for the legacy of her parents’ organization, they would also be fight for each other’s love?

Meet Eleanor, a young student who has been through the wringer. Treated poorly by her stepfamily and betrayed by her long-term boyfriend and step-sister, she's left feeling broken and vulnerable. But just when she thinks all hope is lost, she meets a man who proposes a daring solution - a contract marriage. As Eleanor enters into this unorthodox arrangement, little does she know that danger is lurking around every corner. In a shocking turn of events, she is kidnapped by her ex, sending her life spiraling out of control. But fear not, for her contracted husband comes to her rescue and the two of them begin to discover an unexpected chemistry between them. As their relationship blossoms into something more than just a contractual agreement, dark forces begin to emerge, threatening to tear them apart. Will Eleanor succumb to the pressure and leave Harrison behind, or will Harrison stand by her side and fight against those who seek to destroy their love?

For three years, Llilieth Yvon Diones lived a hidden nightmare disguised as a fairytale. When she married Adrian Raugh Lanes-the enigmatic heir of the powerful Lanes Corporation-she believed her life was finally complete. But the truth was far darker. Their marriage was a secret, known only to a select few, buried beneath layers of deception. Adrian never loved her; he married her to protect his true lover, Dia Serye Agnosia. A cruel pawn in a dangerous game, Llilieth endured cold nights and hollow days, her heart shattered behind closed doors. Yet, the deepest secret she harbors could change everything - after their bitter divorce, Llilieth discovered she was pregnant with Adrian's child-and she never told him. Now, with hidden alliances threatening to surface and enemies lurking in the shadows, Llilieth must decide-will she reveal the truth and reclaim her stolen fate, or will she bury the secret forever and protect the fragile hope growing inside her?

A MYSTERIOUS AND ANCIENT FAMILY... A GIRL LIVING A SIMPLE LIFE BUT CARRIES AN EXTRAORDINARY DESTINY... SA isang malayong bayan ng Tala, simple at tahimik ang buhay ni Ayesha. Hanggang biglang may sumulpot na mga lalaki sa buhay niya. Siya daw ang moon bride at kailangan niya mamili kung sino sa kanila ang kanyang mapangasawa para isakatuparan ang tradisyon ng mga pamilya nila mula pa noong unang panahon. Kasabay ng pagsulpot ng mga Alpuerto sa buhay ni Ayesha ay ang mga rebelasyon din ng tunay niyang pinagmulan at ang kahulugan ng mga panaginip na paulit-ulit siyang dinadalaw sa gabi. But being a moon bride is never easy. Lalo na ang magkaroon ng koneksiyon sa mga Alpuerto. Danger and darkness is lurking in the shadows. Naghihintay ng tamang sandali para pabagsakin ang pinakamatandang angkan sa kasaysayan.