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After being fired from her job as a reporter, Eva Langston returns to San Francisco, only to find her family on the brink of financial ruin. Her once-thriving father now drowns in debt, and his last hope lies in a man she never wanted to see again, Lucian Thorne, her cold, calculating billionaire ex. Lucian agrees to save her father's company, but under one cruel condition: Eva must become his wife. Dragged back into the world of power, manipulation, and unsaid truths, Eva realizes Lucian has his own reasons for dragging her into this nightmare. As old wounds resurface and dark truths are uncovered, Eva must decide- can love survive their shattered past, or will the secrets lurking in both families destroy them for good?

Kilalanin si Maria Gabriella “Gabby” Villa isang artista na namamayagpag sa kanyang karera. Sa kabila ng kanyang ngiti, nakakubli roon ang kalungkutan na hindi niya hahayaang makita ng iba. Ngunit paano niya ipagpapatuloy ang pagpapanggap na masaya kung madali iyong nasisilip kanyang mga mata? Nakasentro ang atensyon ni Conrad Javier Jinx sa kanyang pamilya at araw-araw na training sa MMA. Marami siyang pangarap na gustong matupad para sa kanila. Sa pagdating ni Gabby sa kanyang sa kanyang buhay, handa niya bang ipagpatuloy ang kanyang pangarap o kalilimutan ito para sa dalaga? Nang dahil sa isang aksidente, itinadhana na pagsamahin sila sa isang lugar sa loob ng ilang buwan. Makakaya pa ba nilang ignorahin ang nararamdaman ngayong nakita nila ang kasiyahan sa bisig ng isa't isa?

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"
--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)

CRAVED is Book #10 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with Book #1, TURNED!

In CRAVED, 16 year old Scarlet Paine struggles to find out exactly what she’s becoming. Her erratic behavior has alienated her new boyfriend, Blake, and she struggles to make amends, and to make him understand. But the problem is, she can barely understand herself what’s happening to her.

At the same time, the new boy in school, the mysterious Sage, comes into her life. Their paths keep intertwining, and although she tries to avoid it, he directly pursues her, despite the objections of her best friend, Maria, who has her own eyes set on Sage. Scarlet finds herself swept away by Sage, who takes her into his world, past the gates of his family’s historic river mansion. As their relationship deepens, she begins to learn more about his mysterious past, his family, and the secrets he must hold. They spend the most romantic time she can imagine, on a secluded island in the Hudson, and she is convinced she has found the true love of her life.

But then she is devastated to learn Sage’s biggest secret of all: he is not human, either, and he has only a few weeks left to live. Tragically, just at the moment when destiny has brought her greatest love, it also seems fated to tear them apart.

As Scarlet returns to the high school parties leading up to the big dance, she ends up in a huge falling-out with her friends, who excommunicate her from their group. At the same time, Vivian rounds up the popular girls to make her life hell, leading to an unavoidable confrontation. Scarlet’s forced to sneak out, making matters worse with her parents, and soon finds pressure building from all sides. The only light in her life is Sage. But he is still holding back some of his secrets, and Blake resurfaces, determined to pursue her.

Caitlin, meanwhile, is determined to find a way to reverse Scarlet’s vampirism. What she finds leads her on a journey to find the antidote, deep into the darkest corners of rare libraries and bookstores—and to an ancient discovery she can hardly imagine.

But it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming. She wants to be with Sage—but fate seems set on tearing them apart. As the book culminates in an action-packed and shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice—one that will change the world forever. How much is she willing to risk for love?

From a young age, Rhiannon Brink felt like a failure that didn't belong. No matter how hard she tried, nothing she did seemed to ever be good enough in the game of life. Every day felt like nails being dragged across a blackboard, and the only thing that kept her going was the thought that there had to be more to life, more than what the small town in the middle of nowhere offered her ..... but what happens when that's exactly the case? Truths are revealed turning Rhiannon's life upside down, and she must learn to trust others as well as herself ..... can she handle what's thrown at her and become the woman she needs to be, or will reality break her to pieces?

Lana, a young nun, had only one overwhelming fear apart from God: werewolves. Yet her world shattered when she bore witness to the brutal slaughter of her fellow church members at the claws of one of these savage beasts. Lana fled desperately for her life, only to stumble into the arms of a mysterious stranger who valiantly saved her. With her fear now transformed into seething hatred, Lana swore an oath of vengeance, her only ray of hope resting with the stranger. But this glimmer came at a staggering cost. To secure her revenge, Lana must wed the stranger and bear his child. A pact that contradicts her very beliefs, pushing her to the brink of decision-making Yet, what if the stranger embodies more than just her deepest fears and animosity—a werewolf– but also reigns as the merciless Alpha responsible for the merciless slaughter of her brethren? His name: Alpha Slav. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers - Betrayal - Revenge - Rejection - Pregnancy - Contract Marriage - Hidden Identity - Human Mate

(EXPLICIT CONTENT) She ran from one monster, only to fall into the hands of another. Maria Santina knows better than to get involved with men like Luca De Rossi, a dangerous, possessive, and completely ruthless man. She learned her lesson the hard way with her ex, Liam, a man who left her when she needed him most. So when Luca, a rumored Mafia boss, sets his sights on her, Maria tries to resist. But Luca doesn’t take no for an answer. Drawn into his dark world, Maria surrenders to the man who both scares and excites her. Yet, just when she starts to believe she’s safe in his arms, Liam reappears—not as an ex, but as a federal agent hunting Luca. And he wants Maria back. One mistake. One night. One secret that could destroy everything. Now Maria is pregnant—but the baby isn’t Luca’s. Luca doesn’t share. And he doesn’t forgive betrayal. When the truth comes out, Maria will have to make an impossible choice: run from the devil she loves… or stay and face the monster she fears. Which is which? THIS STORY CONTAINS SEXUAL CONTENT, SUITABLE ONLY FOR READERS 18+.

Orella Daria Maldini decided to marry Dante Laurenzo Ludovic after she found out that he had something to do with the incident that caused her brother's death. She also planned to take revenge and wanted to make Dante suffer until he finally died in her hands. During her revenge, she is assisted by a man who always wears a mask. Her revenge plan is always accompanied by enemy attacks that have targeted her. However, Dante always manages to help her, which makes their relationship even closer. Orella begins to doubt her revenge plan on Dante as she begins to fall in love with him. However, their relationship is interrupted by the arrival of Eliana Maria Nardo. She is Dante's ex and is obsessed with getting back together with him. She makes cunning plans to separate Dante and Orella, but all her plans fail. Instead, Orella realizes that she really loves Dante—until one day, a big secret is revealed. What is the big secret? So what about her revenge after Orella realizes how much she loves Dante?

Nelly Robinson stood at a crossroads, burdened by her grandmother’s escalating hospital bills and the profound grief of losing her only support. The weight of the circumstances pressed down on her, leaving her with no choice but to take action. With determination in her heart, she made the difficult decision to drop out of college, a bold step fueled by the urgent need for financial stability and independence. As she began her new life as a waitress at a bustling restaurant, she quickly learned that the job was rife with challenges. The clatter of dishes and the cacophony of voices surrounded her as she navigated the often turbulent waters of demanding customers, each interaction testing her patience and resolve. Then, fate intervened in the form of Jason Wilson, a commanding presence who exuded confidence and charisma. His sharp suit and piercing gaze made it clear that he was a force to be reckoned with in the world of business. After a one night stand with her, he presented her with an unexpected yet compelling offer—a marriage contract—Nelly's heart raced with a mix of excitement and apprehension. At that moment, she understood that her life was on the brink of a breathtaking transformation, one that promised to shatter her current reality and open doors to new adventures filled with both challenges and opportunities. What awaits her as she marries the wealthy CEO, especially when she starts receiving death threats from his parents' favored bride, Diana? What will happen when she discovers that she is the missing heir to the Robinson’s Enterprise?

Cora was once happily married until one morning, her perfect life turned upside down. She finds herself in a ditch when her husband, the alpha, banishes her from the pack after a clash with his mistress and his unruly mother. Abandoned and at the brink of death, she is rescued by a woman who happens to be her mother. After the woman's death, Cora becomes her successor and swears to bring all those who betrayed her to their knees. **** Dante, an uncle to Cora's ex-husband, takes a liking to the woman after their one night stand. He does everything to keep her. But he didn't know that she was once married to his nephew and has a child for him. But what hurts more than when you find out you were just a tool for creating jealousy? Would he look past Cora's lies and secrets and stand by her? Or would he watch her get destroyed by his nephew?

Aiden Echavez met a woman in a library when he was touring in France. He can never forget those faint, filmsy smile that drawn him to her. After multiple encounters, one fateful encounters pulled the strings on Aiden's life. Lieve Marquessa, daughter of a failed businessman Maverick Marquessa. With Marquessa holdings in brink of bankruptcy, Maverick begged Aiden for assistance. Aiden promised him a support but in exchange of his daughter. Lieve who believes that he owe her second life to his father couldn't stand to see the man suffer. Despite the opposition of her heart, she present herself willingly. Not knowing what truly awaits her once she step foot in the lion's den. Will she be able to tame the lion or get consume by his atrocity?