Mark Twain Library Long Beach

"If you don't turn the fuck around and look at me, I'll pull the fucking trigger in my head." Reader Discretion Is Advised, this is not your average love story. The first 27 chapters will draw you in gently, revealing the cracks in Camilla's world, the men who twist her fate, and the fire she never knew she carried. But don’t mistake the slow burn for softness. She learns. She hardens. She rises. From there, things shift. Love turns darker. Desire gets sharper. Violence isn’t just background, it’s survival. And the romance? It’s messy, fierce, and utterly addictive. If you’re here for morally gray men, vulnerable but fiery heroines, and a plot that doesn’t hold back... welcome. This book will hurt you, heal you and leave you breathless.

Betrayed. Killed. Reborn. And now? She's out for blood and not even the moon goddess will save them. Aurelia Zane was just a desperate Omega. Used as a surrogate by an evil Luna, murdered in secret, and discarded like a piece of trash, her life ended in agony, until the Moon Goddess gave her a second chance. Now reborn just before the betrayal, Aurelia remembers everything. The lies. The pain. And the devastating truth: she’s the Alpha King’s true mate but a potion kept their bond hidden… until now. When she intercepts the same potion meant to blind the King once more, Aurelia exposes the Luna’s darkest secrets. But vengeance isn't that simple, especially when power-hungry enemies still lurk in the shadows, and the Alpha King is more beast than man. As passion sparks and the King begins to fall for her, Aurelia must choose between the burning rage of revenge and the dangerous pull of love. But when her enemies strike again, stealing her children, framing her for treason, and unleashing a hidden heir to the throne. Aurelia realizes one chilling truth: To protect her child, her mate, and her crown… she must become the monster they all fear.

As I stepped out of my older brother's newly opened supermarket, the alarm suddenly rang. The sales assistant grimly reached out and grabbed me, "Miss, you haven't paid yet." I remembered that my buttons were made of metal, which triggered the alarm. After patiently explaining and easing the atmosphere, I said, "The owner of this supermarket is my older brother. He'll pay the bill." The sales assistant scoffed. "Your brother's the boss? Why not say he's your husband instead? You stole and refused to admit it. Pay up or I'll call the police immediately," she said and crumpled the receipt into a ball before throwing it at my face. I endured the humiliation and unfolded it. A baby pacifier for 100,000 dollars. Two packs of baby wet wipes for 200,000 dollars. Security personnel's hush fee, 300,000 dollars. All of the miscellaneous expenses added up to exactly one million dollars. I laughed in anger. "One million dollars? Why don't you just rob a bank? Go and get Chad Surrey. I want to see how I ended up with such a heartless brother." She rolled her eyes. "Don't pretend if you can't afford it, thief. Is Mr. Surrey someone you can see whenever you want?" When my parents came to help me, I said, "Only one of us exists in this family. It's either me or her."

‘The taste of her gets him addicted. ’*********************** Kiera Lancaster was a weak omega who had a passion for sport, so she attended a sports university where she met her fated mate, who was a captain of the hockey team, but she was brutally rejected in front of everyone, tarnishing her image. Rejected and heartbroken, Kiera got herself drunk only to wake up in bed naked the next morning with a strange man, who turned out to be the famous star of the hockey team and also one of the most powerful Alphas in the city. She feared for her life, so she ran away only to be found by the man, and he asked her to take responsibility for him, but she noticed after that night she could hear everyone's thoughts except his. Kiera's quiet college life was turned upside down with just a one-night stand that blew into the scandal of the century and also a strange power that posed a risk. Did you think Kiera could navigate her new life?

Matapos malaman ni Pan ang panloloko na ginawa ng boyfriend niya sa kaniya na si Logan, sinimulan niyang akitin ang step-brother nito na si Juancho para sa personal na dahilan. Si Juancho ang dati niyang kapares sa kama na kapag siyay dinatnan ng init ng katawan ay napapawi ng binata. 8 years ago, isa siyang pariwarang dalaga na nagri-rebelde at tambay sa bar. Doon niya nakilala si Juancho Bec, ang lalaking pumuno ng pantasya niya noong bata pa siya. Pero sa kaniyang pagdalaga, nakilala niya si Logan at nainlove siya dito. Nagbagong buhay na siya at handa na siyang magsettle-down. Pero sa kasamaang palad, nahuli niya itong nambababae sa isang bar. Luhaan siyang umalis at nagtagpo muli ang landas nila ni Juancho. “Come here and open your mouth,” paos na utos ni Juancho at parang alipin na sinunod ni Pan ang utos niya. Sa kaniyang ginawa, babalik ba si Logan sa kaniya? O may bagong pag-ibig na mabubuo?

Mariés depuis sept ans, Gabriel Fournier avait toujours été froid et distant envers Élise Roche, tandis qu'elle, inlassablement, lui souriait. Parce qu'elle l'aimait profondément. Parce qu'elle croyait qu'un jour, elle réussirait à réchauffer son cœur. Mais ce qu'elle a obtenu en retour, c'est qu'il est tombé éperdument amoureux d'une autre femme, lui offrant toute son attention et sa tendresse. Malgré tout, elle a continué à s'accrocher à leur mariage. Jusqu'au jour de son anniversaire. Après un long voyage pour le retrouver à l'étranger avec leur fille, elle a découvert qu'il était parti avec l'enfant accompagner cette autre femme, la laissant seule face à sa solitude. À cet instant, elle a enfin abandonné tout espoir. Voir la petite fille qu'elle a élevée appeler une autre femme « maman» ne lui a plus rien fait. Elle a donc rédigé l'accord de divorce, renoncé à la garde de l'enfant et s'en est allée sans un regard en arrière. Désormais, leur vie ne la concernait plus. Elle attendait simplement que les papiers du divorce soient finalisés. Abandonnant son rôle d'épouse, elle s'est consacrée entièrement à sa carrière. Celle que tout le monde méprisait autrefois a bâti en un clin d'œil un empire de plusieurs milliards. Mais alors qu'elle attendait son acte de divorce, celui-ci n'est jamais arrivé. Pire encore, l'homme qui ne voulait plus rentrer chez eux a commencé à le faire de plus en plus souvent, se montrant chaque jour plus proche et possessif. Lorsqu'il a appris qu'elle voulait divorcer, cet homme autrefois noble et indifférent l'a bloquée contre un mur et a déclaré d'un ton catégorique : « Divorcer ? Ça n'arrivera jamais.»

Muda, tampan dan kaya raya. Julukan itu memang pantas diberikan kepada dua orang pemuda Archer bernama Kenedict dan Christian. Hanya saja, sebuah konflik menggiring mereka untuk memperebutkan seorang gadis. Ilona Audrey adalah gadis Indonesia yang menjadi korban penculikan gengster asal San Diego. Ia hampir saja dijadikan sebagai wanita penghibur. Namun, hidup Ilona beruntung oleh karena seorang pemuda kaya raya membelinya. Di sisi lain, ada seorang gadis bernama Hailey McAvoy. Paras yang sangat mirip dengan Ilona. Hidup Ilona dan Hailey berubah 180 derajat ketika mereka mengenal dua orang pria tampan yang ternyata sangat berbahaya. ____________________ “Tak ada satu pun yang bisa mengambil milik Kenedict Arhcer darinya.” “Kau harus membayar perbuatanmu. Beraninya kau mengusik seorang Christian Archer.” “Apakah seorang Ilona Audrey hanya menjadi wanita pemuas untukmu? Akankah berlutut di depan kakimu bisa membuatmu menjadi Tuhan?” “Namaku Hailey, Hailey McAvoy. Tak ada yang boleh mengasihani hidupku. Akan kuhancurkan mereka yang telah berani menjebakku.” ____________________ Dua orang wanita yang terjebak dalam hubungan tak biasa bersama dua orang pria tampan. Akankah ada akhir yang bahagia? Pastikan kalian menyimpan cerita ini di perpustakaan kalian :) Selamat membaca, semoga terhibur ;)

In the hidden world of werewolves, Rey Volk thought she had it all—a loving family, a promising future, and the certainty of a destined mate. But when her heart's desire is shattered, and her mate bond is brutally rejected, Luna finds herself thrust into a world of darkness and despair. Determined to prove her worth and find her true place among the werewolf packs, Luna embarks on a journey of self-discovery, defying the norms that confine her. Along the way, she encounters a group of enigmatic and captivating werewolf warriors, each possessing a unique power and a magnetic pull towards her. As Rey's connection with these captivating alphas deepens, she discovers that her rejected mate status might be a blessing in disguise. She becomes the center of a captivating reverse harem, drawing the attention and desire of these powerful werewolves, who vow to protect her at all costs. But Rey's newfound power and forbidden desires come with a price. In a world filled with secrets, rivalries, and an ancient prophecy looming over them, Rey must navigate the treacherous path between love and duty. Will she embrace her destiny as the rejected mate or forge her own path, defying fate and rewriting the rules of her world? In this spellbinding tale of heartbreak, redemption, and forbidden love, immerse yourself in a world where a rejected mate becomes a beacon of power and desire, forever changing the fate of the werewolf packs.

„Luna, die Operation, um die Paarungsmarkierung des Alphas entfernen zu lassen, ist unerträglich schmerzhaft. Danach werden Sie als rudelloser Rogue behandelt. Sind Sie sich absolut sicher, dass Sie das wirklich durchziehen wollen?“ „Ja. Ich will Rogue sein.“ Der Schwarzmarkt-Heiler war vollkommen fassungslos. In der gesamten Werwolfwelt glaubte man, Alpha Ethan sei bis über beide Ohren in mich verliebt. Erst vor ein paar Tagen hatte er hundert Millionen Goldmünzen ausgegeben, um mir „Mondlicht-Anwesen“ zu kaufen, und es mit meinen Lieblings-Mondblumen füllen lassen. Unzählige Wölfinnen träumten davon, von einem so leidenschaftlichen und mächtigen Alpha markiert zu werden. Aber ich zögerte nicht. Nachdem die Markierung entfernt war, druckte ich eine Vereinbarung zur Auflösung der Gefährtenbindung aus und buchte eine Woche später einen Flug zu dem europäischen Rudel. Leb wohl, Ethan.

“As his hands roamed over her body with a firm touch, she felt a wave of desire as She tried to suppress her moans, but when his mouth found its way to her neck and began lavishing her with kisses, she couldn't hold it in any longer. She threw her head back against the wall as she surrendered herself to his touch, letting out moans of passion that echoed through the room..." Selene thought she had lost everything when her high school crush found his destined mate, but little did she know, her life was about to take a dramatic turn. When she met Levi, a mysterious man who always appeared when she needed help, she had no idea that he was a Lycan. Her world turned upside down as she learned more about her family's history and the intricate politics of the werewolf world. Despite the challenges they faced, Selene and Levi's love prevailed, as they fought against all odds and overcame obstacles. However, when Selene discovered that one of her closest friends was a hunter who killed her parents, out to kill. She finds herself in the center of a dangerous and suspenseful situation, fighting to protect herself, Levi, and their pack from harm . With trust shattered and alliances tested, Selene must navigate a treacherous path as she tries to stay one step ahead of the hunter and protect the ones she loves. In the end, Selene and Levi's love proved that it knew no bounds, and they were destined to be together, regardless of their differences. As Levi became the new Alpha and Selene the new Luna, they led their pack to a new era. A pack of both lycans and Wolves.