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When 25-year-old Emily Watson loses her life savings to a scam, she’s left devastated and things only get worse when she learns she might lose her family home to the bank. Desperate to save it, she turns to her best friend, Vanessa Williams, for help… only to be met with an unthinkable proposition. Vanessa wants Emily to become a surrogate for her and her powerful billionaire husband, Richard Williams. The same man Emily once loved… and lost. Backed into a corner with no other option, Emily agrees, determined to keep things simple: deliver the baby, save her home, and disappear from their lives forever. But when long-buried feelings begin to resurface and dangerous secrets come to light. Emily finds herself trapped in a forbidden triangle of love, betrayal, and manipulation… with Vanessa pulling every string. Can Emily uncover Vanessa’s twisted plan before it’s too late? Or will she lose everything. including her heart,to a love that was never meant to be?

[COMPLETED] Fates... How much do you believe in Fates? Centuries ago, a prophecy was told. In time, bits of pieces were lost. The remaining was preserved but it left many questions: "Every period of time comes forth the Archnemesis. The night will fall like the snow in winter season and the day will come like a flower that blooms in springtime. War shall cause the lives of many and the weak shall suffer. But lo, and behold, in a family of winter shall come the Blood Star of every generation. Strength and might that shall spill the blood of its Adversary by the death with its soul." Chloe Liu just wanted to become a fully pledged Kryst, a soldier of the Kingdom of Demetrius. Lucian Liu and the members of the Seven Geniuses just wanted to protect his sister. Prince Ciaran, the Særi ust Trūx (Future King), just wanted to protect the Kingdom of Demetrius along with his friends. What if the Fates wanted more? Ambition, love, manipulation, and power. The 27th Blood Star Bellatrix has to get through to the end. But will Bellatrix be able to turn the water to blood?

There are a lot more truths in the books we read, than we’d like to admit. What if a book delves into the lives of the very town you live in? Reveals to you some personal stories of people you know? Or thought you knew. Bookstore owner Kevin Ellison faces this truth when a mysterious book shows up in Through a Mirror, Darkly by Kevin Lucia. Through a Mirror, Darkly is a Supernatural Thriller collection masked as a novel. With elements of mystery, suspense, and otherworldly horror, Through a Mirror, Darkly successfully delves into the worlds of Lovecraft, Grant, and the mysterious Carcosa. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing Arcane Delights. Clifton Heights' premier rare and used bookstore. In it, new owner Kevin Ellison has inherited far more than a family legacy, for inside are tales that will amaze, astound, thrill...and terrify: An ancient evil thirsty for lost souls. A very different kind of taxi service with destinations not on any known map. Three coins that grant the bearer's fondest wish, and a father whose crippling grief gives birth to something dark and hungry.

Ashejan Araullo is the campus’ girlfriend. At a young age, she already had 11 boyfriends. She’s the type to give it all but it seems like the guys don’t really take her seriously. Because of that, her self-esteem goes down and she began questioning if there’s still the right man for her. Until she met Knighton Javier, a transferee who also happens to be her neighbor. He seems to be different from all the men she dated because he was actually a decent man—he likes books and studying. He was a model student, one that Ashejan isn’t. She thought of running away from him because he was different and he didn’t want him to be affected by her status. But Knight was adamant in getting close to her and eventually, fell in love with her. However, not to Ashejan’s knowing, Knight has a deep secret—something that would be a deciding factor in their relationship. Will they live happily ever after? Or will he just be another name on her long list of ex-lovers?

The 7 Gold Lifes are 7 Billionaires who rules America. Aaron Samuel, Sky Locason, Alexander North, Maximillion Cesantio, Luke Hastington, Sebastian Cesborn and lastly the leader, Kenneth Domanco. The work hard to get where they are. They have the money, the looks, the power and they can easily get women. They swore that they will never settle down but slowly one by one they're falling in love. Will they decide to settle down or just fool around? This series consist of 8 books in total. Prologue: Loving Blake Coster BLS #1: The Red String of Fate (Aaron Samuel and Sophia Celastio) BLS #2: Challenging The Billionaire (Sky Locason and Janet Stanmore) BLS #3: Dealing With Trouble (Alexander North and Angelia Selosvone) BLS #4: Stabbed by Rose (Maximillion Cesantio and Rose Hastington) BLS #5: Beautiful Nightmare (Luke Hastington and Hailey Anderson) BLS #6: Locking Her Heart (Sebastian Cesborn and Alexis Sierra) BLS #7: Breaking The Last (Kenneth Domanco and Chloe Regens)

Later, a man and woman walk to the field. My heart was beating fast.  “Ah, here they are. Our marking ceremony will start soon. Cameron, Lisa, please stand here!” Alpha Horace said.  Before I could stop myself, I stood and walked to approach them. “Stop it! The marking ceremony should be stopped!” *** The book is a spin-off of The Alpha King and I, but both books can be read as stand-alone. It is the second book of The Moon City Series. When the past life was tragic, what if the next life offers a new possibility? As an Omega, Anna Warren is reborn from the dead, fully remembering her past life as Victoria Lewis, a vampire. However, her spouse—Cameron Black who lived as Constantine Night, a royal werewolf, now lives as an Alpha of their pack—doesn't remember his past life. Love is as strong as death since even through all, Anna will strive to win Cameron back. Can Anna make Cameron remember his past life and have the happy second chance of life?

BOOK ONE OF THE MAFIA MEN SERIES *** And the sweetest little angel couldn't keep her eyes off the devil. *** The strong, powerful, and ruthless Nikolai Costello ruled over the kingdom of the dark world he was born into, what he wasn’t supposed to do is to fall in love with someone so different from his world while he was betrothed to someone else. He was never supposed to fall in love with someone as sweet and innocent as Evangeline Bolton. Evangeline Bolton has spent her entire life in a single room locked away from the world. Her world was filled with books and movies as it was her window to the outside world. From a very young age, she was told that the world out there was filled with big bad wolves who were ready to tear her apart if she walked out. But what happens when one day, Evangeline's parents get brutally murdered leaving her alone at the mercy of Nikolai “The Devil” Costello, the most feared man in the entire country?

In a world where werewolves rule, Daisy's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend, Dickson, chooses her stepsister Rosa as his mate during his Alpha welcoming ceremony. Despite feeling the bond between them, Dickson prioritizes his Alpha duties and marries Rosa. Daisy is heartbroken, but their one night together before Dickson's marriage leads to unexpected consequences. Five years later, Daisy and Dickson cross paths again when she becomes an investor in his company. Dickson is determined to win Daisy back, but she's now a single mother of quadruplets and engaged to Alpha lycan. As Dickson and Daisy's feelings for each other resurface, secrets from the past threaten to tear them apart. Rosa's manipulation and Alpha lycan's jealousy fuel the conflict, leading to a dramatic showdown that will determine Daisy's fate. Will she choose the love she once knew or forge a new path with Alpha lycan? "Moonbound Betrayal" is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loyalty, and self-discovery in a world where werewolf politics and family drama collide.

À la mort mystérieuse de son père, Leonardo De Luca revient à Rome après plusieurs années d’exil forcé. Il découvre que l’empire familial est au bord de l’effondrement, gangrené par la corruption, la peur et les trahisons. Derrière cette déchéance, un nom revient sans cesse : les Romano, famille rivale ayant juré la perte des De Luca. Mais en cherchant à reconquérir ce qui lui revient, Leonardo va rencontrer Isabella Romano, fille de son ennemi juré. Entre désir interdit, manipulation et loyauté brisée, son ascension deviendra une descente dans les ténèbres. Jusqu’où Leonardo ira-t-il pour reprendre ce qui lui appartient : jusqu’à l’amour… ou jusqu’à la damnation ? Peut-on aimer la fille de son ennemi juré sans trahir son propre sang ?

As if being a rejected mate was not enough. I was bullied and laughed at for it. “She's such a fool to even imagine that Alpha Ryder would want her. An ordinary beta” “Such a useless fool” I would reject her if I were him too” These words followed me wherever I go, sounding like whispers but were intended for me to hear. I was done. From the death of my parents in the war, to the maltreatment by an aunt that was paid by the council to take care of me, to now being rejected by the one person that was supposed to love me unconditionally. I was done. Done with love, done with happiness. It was never in the books for me so I gave up on desperately searching for it and dedicated my life to the cause that killed my parents: The war between the Tiger shifters and the Werewolves. What happens when the General who was supposed to tear her apart, treats her with more care than she had ever gotten? Will she find love again? Or will love break the strong woman she had made herself into?