Mighty Ducks Adam Banks Novels & Stories

In the fifth year of my marriage to Ryan, he brought his cousin Hailey back home. But I knew the truth. She was his mistress. In public, he played the devoted husband. In private, he spent his nights with her. To seize total control of the family and keep me on a leash, he quietly reshuffled our inner circle, planting his own people in every key position. He was certain the mafia princess in me had gone soft, that I'd handed him the family willingly, that I loved him too much to ever leave. What he never understood was why I married him back when he was a nobody. It wasn't love. He'd taken a bullet for me once, and I wanted to repay it. And more than that, he was tame, like a leopard that had drawn in its claws. Now that he had bared his fangs, I would be the one to pull them out, one by one.

For five whole years I followed Eli, pouring everything I had into helping him, until he rose to the seat of Don of the Perrone family. At the celebration banquet, Karina, who'd grown up alongside him, spiked my drink to set me up, and I caught her in the act. But for the sake of Karina's reputation, Eli threw me out of the Perrone without a shred of mercy. He even put it about that I'd tried to steal family secrets, and had only been cast out once I was exposed. Overnight, everyone turned on me. I was driven south, and I vanished without a trace for three long years. The next time I saw Eli was at an underground auction in Edel Castle, down south. Karina recognized me the moment she laid eyes on me, and pitched her voice high to humiliate me in front of everyone. "God, Layla, you really will stoop to anything to keep clinging to Eli, won't you!" "Don't you know this is Thorne territory? And here you are, a filthy whore, sneaking in after us." "If they find out a traitor like you slipped in, care to guess whether you'll live to see tomorrow?" I cut my eyes toward her and let out a cold laugh. "Sorry to disappoint you, but this happens to be my territory."

In a world where the gods of legend have become actual fact, a few misnomers from another planet seek to simply live their lives in peace. If you could choose one word from the dictionary, one that simply defines you to the core of your soul, what would you say your definition is?

Pierce Blue is an open book-what you see is what you get. At eighteen, a life-changing event pushed him into the spotlight, earning him a reputation for living boldly and unapologetically. He owns his choices without shame, indulging in his desires and embracing every moment with abandon. His mantra: pursue pleasure until his last breath. Despite his bold exterior, Blue has those who care for him. Katleya, one of his closest friends, has fallen in love with him. But her feelings run deeper than friendship, and when she confesses, it shakes Blue to his core. He's always seen her as a younger sister-his companion, his confidante-but now, everything is changing. One fateful night, their bond shifts, and an unspoken line is crossed. They sleep together. For Blue, the physical connection is undeniable, but it stirs something new within him-a conflict he's never felt before. For Katleya, the night brings a mix of desire and hope, leaving her wondering if this is the beginning of something more than just a physical encounter. Now, Blue must confront the unexpected depth of his feelings. Are they destined for nothing more than fleeting encounters, or could they be fated for something real, something deeper?

She was the Luna they broke. He was the Alpha they feared. Together, they'll bring down a kingdom. After being betrayed by her husband and sister, beaten and left for dead, Samantha Walker rises from the ashes of her past with nothing but a vow for vengeance. Saved by Thorne Vale—the Mad Alpha of the Nightwalker Pack—she finds a new world of secrets, power, and dark allure. When a fake marriage becomes the only way to stay in the Nightwalker Pack, Samantha agrees, seeing it as a step toward her revenge. But as she plays the game of seduction, she discovers Thorne is far more than a means to an end—and maybe, just maybe, more broken than she is. She plans to use him. He plans to tame her. But neither is ready for the storm they’ll unleash when passion meets fury, and secrets come clawing back. Would they succeed? Or their secrets would tear them apart? Find out in this gripping tale of love, revenge, betrayal, and crimes.

My sister, Emily Statham, "accidentally" spills a pot of scalding Cajun gumbo onto my leg. I'm in so much pain that I roll around on the floor, but she cries harder than I do. Mom hugs and comforts her. "It's okay, it's okay. Your sister's tough." My fiance, Elliott Gray, glances over at me and says, "Just rinse it with some cold water. Stop embarrassing yourself." Comments in gold float past my eyes. [Emily just loves her sister so much that she got overexcited!] [And the mother just has a sharp tongue. Deep down, she's actually devastated!] [The male lead is just weird that way. He cares, but he's too shy to show it in public!] I look down at the blisters already forming on my leg. For the first time, I wonder if it's not the commenters who are blind. Maybe I am.

“It only took one bite to tie my fate to five rivals. Now they’ll fight themselves and burn the world to own me." Nova Sterling is a girl on the run with no escape from the darkness chasing her. She wears a wolf necklace that burns her skin. She triggers a war when she bites Kieran Mercer, heir to the wealthiest pack. Now, Five Alphas claim her. There’s… - Kieran, who claimed her with a single touch. - Vaughn, the tech genius with ice in his veins. - Jace, the knife-wielding playboy with darker intentions. -Gideon, the soldier with scars who swears to protect her. -Callan, the shadow who knows her mother’s secrets. She encounters mirrors that warn her. Her ghostly twins deceive and hunt her from within. And as the Blood Moon rises, Nova learns she’s not the prize. She’s their destruction. Perfect For readers who crave ruthless Alphas, twisted secrets, and a heroine who bites back. Tropes #ReverseHarem #DarkRomance #WerewolfAcademy #TouchHerAndDie #BetrayalToLust

They found her almost dead, thrown to the alligators in the deep bayou, by her own father. Chloe awakens to find herself a pawn in the vampires' cruel game of hearts, their favorite diversion from immortal tedium. When forced to select a companion, she chooses Hunter, another soul plucked from death's threshold. His initial curiosity blossoms into something far more perilous. "Love worth dying for," murmurs Callum, their master. Six couples. Six challenges. Six days. Victory demands genuine affection. The game unravels when wolf-shifters interrupt the proceedings. Their alpha, Liam, a black wolf, declares Chloe is his destined partner. Callum cautions him against violating ancient covenants, and Liam retreats temporarily. During the penultimate challenge, coinciding with her birthday, Chloe's dormant abilities surface. Liam returns, claiming her and abandoning Hunter to Callum's wrath. The vampire lord transforms Hunter and dispatches him to retrieve Chloe. Now married to Liam, Chloe longs for peace, but the game never truly ended. It has spilled into the enchanted bayou where it all began, where love, betrayal, and ancient secrets entwine. Who is Chloe really? And what price will she pay when she uncovers the truth about her bloodline?

Zaria has always believed she was human. When she earns a place at Moonveil Academy, a school filled with dragons, witches, shifters, wolves, and vampires, she quickly learns she doesn't belong. Professor Malacar feels the connection to her before anyone else. Zaria has an unusual relationship with him, is shunned by the paranormal factions, and struggles to survive. Her life changes forever when she's thrown into the arena to face bloodthirsty strigoi, dog beasts, and living shadows. As the crowd chants: “ kill them, kill them”, the impossible happens. The creatures bow. Suddenly, everyone wants answers. Why do creatures of darkness obey her? What power runs through her veins? The truth is more dangerous than anyone imagined. Zaria is the lost heir to the Forgotten Souls Kingdom—the daughter of King Abrax, ruler of demons, who has been hidden among humans since birth. As enemies rise and kingdoms prepare for war, Zaria must embrace the power awakening inside her. But between a deadly tournament, an ancient throne, and not one but four fated mates determined to claim her heart, choosing her future may be her greatest challenge yet. Breaking the bonds means losing alliances. Will she repeat her mother’s mistake? The faction everyone feared and condemned. “Monsters”. Will she claim her kingdom of darkness or choose love? Could she have both?

I am Prince Adrian, heir to the throne of Valderra. The world thinks I am perfect. Rich. Powerful. Ready to marry a princess. But they don’t know my secret. I don’t want a princess. I want him. Ethan is loud, stubborn, and not afraid of me. He calls me spoiled. He makes me angry. He makes me feel alive. I should hate him. Instead, I crave him. But I am a prince. He is a commoner. Our love is forbidden. If my family finds out, I could lose my crown. If the world finds out, I could lose everything. Still, when he looks at me, I know the truth. I would give up my kingdom before I give up Ethan.