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He pinned me against the wall. His voice, a low growl in my ear. “You’re trembling, little bird. Fear? Or something else?” His hand burns against my skin. “Your brother would kill me for this... but look me in the eye. Tell me you don’t want me. Tell me you weren’t wet the moment I touched you.” At twenty-one, Elara Stark thought she’d finally escaped the Vipers’ world of blood and leather. Six years later, after her father's murder and her fiancé's betrayal, she's back, only to be trapped under the watch of her brother's Enforcer, Knox. Knox has been secretly obsessed with Elara for years. The girl he once knew is gone, now stands a woman, broken and vulnerable in a way that awakens something dark and possessive in him. He is everything that goes against the moral core and peaceful life she craves, and she knows he's dangerous, but she simply can't resist the temptation. But there's a catch– a rule, no romantic relationship with a Viper or Vipers' families, failure to abide means instant death for the club member. When Elara's pain forces them into a forbidden kiss, the rule doesn't stop them. Will this crushing secret be the final thing to destroy them both? Read to find out what happens when you crave the one thing that will end you.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU PAY FOR A SINGLE NIGHT... The only offense Emily Lee seemed to have committed was being a human among werewolves. As a result of this ominous hatred, Emily fought to earn the love of her family, especially her shady half-sister, Samantha, who despised Emily's beauty. A one-night stand with the powerful CEO, Don Nick, which was a clever plan of Samantha, cost Emily her relationship with Tyler. Emily was blackmailed into giving in to Samantha's cunning demands, and she paid a heavy price, which included losing her beauty and leading a deplorable life as luna. AGAINST HER WILL SHE BECAME A LUNA, BUT FOR LOVE SHE WAS MADE A MONSTER Emily's life as the luna was nothing like the popular fairy tales would have you believe. Samantha was the Lady of the Pack and Emily's young princess, Mila Xavier, lived in ruins. Emily Lee is currently a luna without the love of her alpha and a monster confined to a dungeon. In spite of this, Samantha hunted for the last drop of her blood. In Emily lies the answer Alpha Xavier sought, and she alone can bring Lycan Ryder, the vicious Dragon Lycan King, to his feet. However, Emily is held back by fear. What was worse was that she was ignorant of the power she possessed. One thing kept Emily going. And that was the hope that she would one day give her daughter, Mila Xavier, her most cherished desire, the love of her father.  

Struggling baker Olivia's world is about to get a sugar rush. A chance encounter with the enigmatic Ethan Kingsley, a billionaire with a heart of gold (or so it seems), leads to a shocking proposition: a marriage of convenience. What starts as a business deal to save her bakery turns into a whirlwind of paparazzi, designer dresses, and undeniable chemistry. But secrets lurk beneath the frosting, and Olivia's past threatens to shatter their fragile connection. Ethan must choose between his ruthless grandfather's demands and a love that could cost him everything. Can their unlikely union survive the media storm, a manipulative family, and Olivia's hidden truth? The Billionaire's Bride is a sweet and steamy story of defying expectations, finding love in the most unexpected places, and proving that sometimes, the most valuable things in life aren't bought with money.

I didn’t mean to marry him. I was supposed to meet my blind date — the one my parents handpicked after my three-year relationship with a cheating boyfriend ended. But he said yes. Cassian Dorne—cold, powerful, and everything I should run from. Yet the way he looks at me feels like déjà vu, like he already knows me. I thought this marriage was my rebellion, my escape from my parents’ control. But as memories of one forbidden night begin to resurface, my husband starts to look less like my saviour… And more like the danger I should have stayed away from. And if my memories return, they might destroy us both.

She was betrayed by her fated mate, but claimed by the ruthless Alpha king. **** As the illegitimate young lady of a noble family, Athena has been living lower than a servant. Under her father’s constant neglect, her stepmother’s deliberate abuse and her stepsister’s bullying, she has managed to survive with her sharp wits and feisty nature. If it weren’t for a promise to her dead mother, Athena would have escaped from her father’s cruel family a long time ago. One day, her neglectful father decided to marry her off to an old but wealthy marquess who has more than 10 concubines after his fated mate, for wealth. Her heartless father claimed she was doing their family good. Did Athena accept her father’s arrangement just like that? No! She threw the promise to her late mother out of her mind, and hastened her long-term escape plans with the love of her life, her secret fated mate, Helios. However, Athena did not expect Helios to stab her in the back for her stepsister, claiming they were fated mates. What happens when Athena’s family locked her up in preparation for the marriage? Will Athena succumb to her unfortunate fate as one of the old marquess’ property or does her future hold much more, especially when she unexpectedly catches the eye of the ruthless Alpha King at a royal ball? **** THE SECOND CHOICE SERIES: The Alpha’s replacement mate: Unwanted Luna has a son (Completed) The Alpha King’s Second choice (Ongoing)

Before Katherine was born, it was foretold that she would be the most beautiful princess and would marry the greatest warrior. Meela, the waiting maid of the queen wanted this life for her daughter. When both Kathy and Meela's daughter Athena were born, Meela had a witch place a curse on princess Kathy so whoever saw her would hate her. The roles became reversed as Athena became the beautiful princess loved by all and Kathy became her waiting maid who disgusted everyone with her looks. Years later, Mason, the greatest warrior visits the kingdom and instantly falls for Athena's beauty but, he surprisingly finds himself drawn to her ugly maid Kathy whom he hates. Athena soon frames Kathy for theft and she is marked for execution. Can Mason's heart bear to let the ugly Kathy get executed?

"...By the way, let it be clear that I, Alpha Travon Kingston of the Silver Moon Pack reject you as my Luna and mate. It doesn't change anything though...I'll see you at the altar." In a modern world of werewolf packs and ancient traditions, Alpha heir Athena is forced to surrender her title and pack to marry the arrogant and rumored to be ruthless Alpha Travon, who rejects her as his mate. She accepts her fate but when she discovers a plot to end her life, she flees. Years later, Athena returns with a burning desire for revenge, but Alpha Travon seeks something different; forgiveness and a second chance, what will Athena chose?

After her mother died protecting their pack's Alpha and Luna during a rogue attack many years ago, Athena Blackstone vowed to become the best warrior in the Red River pack. When Athena found out that her mate was Jordan, the son of the Alpha, and Luna, whom her mother died protecting, she never thought that he would reject her just because he thought she was nothing but an orphan who was not strong enough to be his Luna. Athena had to attend the wedding of her new Alpha, who rejected her, but Jordan's new Luna, Veronica, hated Athena and humiliated her. Fortunately, a mysterious man helped Athena. She was immediately attracted to the handsome stranger and, by an overwhelming desire, had sex with him, but she didn't know that the man who marked her that fateful night of ecstasy was the Lycan King and her real mate, but the fates weren't on her side and she would have to make a decision that could bring her happiness or a lifetime of regrets.

Athena Harrington jatuh cinta pada Maxwell Gregory, pria yang ada di saat dia mengalami keterpurukan dan mengulurkan tangan di saat semua orang meninggalkannya. “Aku menyerahkan semuanya. Harga diriku. Hidupku. Bahkan mimpiku tentang cinta dan pernikahan. Semua kubuang untukmu, Max. Tapi sekali saja kau tidak pernah melihat hatiku.” Hal menyedihkan harus Athena rasakan adalah menjalani pernikahan bahagia namun hanya dia satu-satunya yang mengira pernikahan ini nyata. Mampukah Athena bertahan dengan pernikahan yang diciptakan oleh Max? Atau memilih pergi meninggalkan Max dengan segala luka yang dia miliki.

Twenty-two-year-old Athena Paulsen’s life is a never-ending tragedy, but on the surface everything seems fine. A fine daughter, dependable sister, successful entrepreneur and renowned doctor. She is the envy of the town. But if you pull the curtain called skin and peep a little deeper you will see the reality: a scared girl who has nowhere to hide. Andrew Knight is a dashing and ruthless businessman akin to his last name. He would go to any lengths to get what he wants and stroke his massive ego. From the moment Athena stepped into his life it was never the same again. Initially he hated her but slowly her intelligence and kind heart melted away the Knight’s armour. Not all was rosy in the paradise. Athena’s past and the complex situation of both their familial ties was soon coming back to bite them hard and shatter their dreams of “happily ever after”. What is the big secret? Why is Athena trying to run from her past? What does the future hold for both of them? Every person has a skeleton in their closet.