once rejected, twice desired by diane doherty

Avery's world is shattered when her pack is raided by the bloodhounds, and she's thrust into a living nightmare of slavery. Torn from everything she's ever known, Avery must endure unimaginable torment, her spirit tested to the limits of human endurance. Yet, even as pain and betrayal haunt her every step, a glimmer of hope sustains her - the promise of a special life awaiting her. When Avery is finally brought face-to-face with the enigmatic Red Alpha, a man of untamed power and lethal charm, her world is shaken once more. Despite her wild fear of him, Avery feels an undeniable passion ignite between them, a connection that's both exhilarating and terrifying. But the Red Alpha is a complex and conflicted figure, hot and cold in his treatment of Avery. His tender moments only deepen her torment, his cruelty a brutal reminder of her captivity. Desperate for freedom, Avery escapes, only to discover that betrayal and manipulation extend far beyond her prison walls. As Avery navigates a treacherous landscape of ancient secrets, buried prophecies, and powerful enemies, she must rise above her suffering to unlock a strength she never knew she had. But will Avery conquer the darkness and take back what is rightfully hers? Or will the pain of her past and the wrath of her enemies destroy her chance at redemption?

Cassia’s life has been hell since the day she was born—a cursed daughter, a traitor’s spawn, and a slave to her own pack. Cast out and despised, she exists only to serve the cruel whims of those around her. And at the top of this pitiless hierarchy is Alpha Rhett, her supposed mate. Cold, calculating, and merciless, Rhett rejects her, branding her as nothing but a stain on his honor. Yet his rejection binds her to him in ways she can't escape. Rhett’s obsession with Cassia is a twisted, possessive hunger, a brutal reminder that while he may reject her, he will never let her truly go. When Cassia crosses paths with Lucian, a beta hides his cruel secrets behind a mask of kindness, she dares to hope that someone, anyone, might rescue her from Rhett’s shadow. Lucian is everything Rhett isn’t—charming, attentive, and understanding. Yet behind his smoldering gaze lies a dark intent, a loathing for Cassia that she is oblivious to. Blinded by her need for an escape, Cassia is drawn to Lucian, mistaking his carefully veiled malice for genuine love. But Rhett’s hold on her is absolute, and as his possessive jealousy flares, his twisted need to control her deepens. Cassia finds herself torn between two dangerous men—one who would destroy her in his hunger to dominate and another whose lies could lead her into ruin. Amidst a landscape of dark obsession, forbidden desires, and brutal love, Cassia must decide if she can claw her way out or fall prey to the ruthless games of those who would claim her body and soul.

Fate has once again torn my world apart, leaving me shattered. For years, I've lived with a cold void, clueless about my life before joining my childhood pack. Just as the secrets of my past were about to be unveiled, tragedy struck. The one person who held the key to unlocking my memories was taken from me, and with them, my fated mate, Bodey—leaving me exposed and fractured. But in this darkness, an unexpected truth emerges. The very act that was meant to weaken me has instead awakened a fierce strength. A primal wolf, hidden deep within, surges forward, driven by a relentless desire to rescue Bodey and protect my people. My resolve is unyielding—I will do whatever it takes to reclaim my mate and keep my people safe. Even if it means walking into the jaws of danger. The battle lines are drawn, and I'm ready to fight everyone that’s screwed me over.

Charles Newman, a lame scientist had borrowed a huge amount of money to support his laboratory by buying a newly invented machine. Unfortunately, the invented machine got burnt and it affected the whole building as it was burnt down too. He fell into great debt and the owner of the money happens to be the knights. Alexander Knight happened to be the Alpha who lend him the money and when he saw that he wouldn't be able to pay back, he asked Charles to bring his daughter to be his bride as a payback. He refused and when Alexander couldn't wait anymore, he set out to him and saw his two daughters. The first daughter who is Charles's real daughter agreed to marry him while the second daughter, who is the stepdaughter doesn't show any interest. When Alexander Knight set his eyes on the stepdaughter, he became drawn to her and he found out that he was her mate. The stepdaughter doesn't agree and was forcefully taken along with him and it was there, they started their betrayed hate-to-love journey.

 “Humans like you always beg in the end and it’s pathetic.” "I am going to fuck you like a whore and later beg to be killed", NOT REJECTED BUT UNWANTED  My world cracked open in an instant. “No!” I screamed, but the alley swallowed it. My legs gave out, but his grip held me up, forcing me to watch. Alex—was he—? His body twitched. Once. Twice. Then... nothing. “You’ll join him soon enough,” he whispered, but did he mean it? Was I next? Before I could process, his hand lashed out. My vision went black. Was this the end?

Cara found out she's pregnant after her fate mate proposed to someone else, and today is the day her alpha king ex-mate's wedding... Everyone is waiting for his wedding vows. But he annouces the wedding is cancelled... Bc his man says:"Sir, your ex-mate had a car accident here... she's pregnant with twins……"

Life has a way of turning its back on those who give it their all. Aria was once a woman full of dreams, love, and hope. She didn’t know she was married to a nightmare, not the fairytale she’d imagined. When she wed Elliot—the struggling Alpha of the Crimson Claw Pack—there were no vows under the Moon Goddess, no celebration, only sacrifice. She brought a generous dowry and poured every ounce of herself into lifting his pack out of ruin. In four years, she transformed their fate, turning a forgotten territory into the third-strongest in the Federation. But power breeds greed. And love… it was never truly hers. Discarded, framed, and betrayed by the very man she uplifted, Aria walks away from it all with nothing but her dignity barely intact. Broken, but not defeated, she seeks quiet in the lavish shadows of a famous hotel, ready to drown her heartbreak in aged cognac. That’s when she meets him—a mysterious stranger with a commanding presence and eyes that seem to see through her pain. Their connection is immediate, intoxicating, and forbidden. But just as she allows herself to feel again, fate interrupts with a cruel reminder: her fight isn’t over yet. With her past clawing its way back and her heart torn between survival and surrender, Aria leaves the man who stirred something inside her and begins a new chapter in her life. She is no longer the naive girl who sacrificed herself for others. She’s taking control, rewriting her story with every breath. Will she risk her heart again for a man she barely knows, or will she rise from the ashes of betrayal to become something far greater? This time, Aria isn’t just surviving. She’s reclaiming her destiny.

How can I even begin to explain this to my supposed mate? My name is Nicole, but to survive, I’ve been living as a man. When I returned to my pack, I discovered that everyone I cared about had been killed. The one responsible? King Derek. Forced to flee, I disguised myself as a boy and ended up in his pack. He never suspected a thing. Now, I’m stuck maintaining this facade while I try to uncover why he destroyed my pack. On my 18th birthday, he realized I was his mate—believing I was a guy—and rejected me instantly. By the time he learned who I really was, I had already found a second-chance mate. Fate says I’m destined to end his misfortunes, but how can I help the one who caused me so much suffering?

Marianna was a girl that has been dreaming to be a billionaire's wife, and when she got a job as a caregiver In a billionaire's house, she believes that her dream will soon come to reality, but fate was against her, she was terminated from the job, and she returned home, and later linked up with the billionaire she was crushing on, but the man Impregnated her and dumped her because he was preparing for his wedding.

“You are nothing, and you are no one. I will never have a human as a mate. I Jarek Hudson reject you as my mate and my future Luna,” he says to me with no emotion. “Now accept it,” he demands. Keena is a human among Lycans and werewolves. At least that is until she turns 18 and her powers begin to manifest. Keena is destined to be a witch. Knowing that she doesn't have a wolf or a lycan her fated mate rejects her. Keena is heart broken and fears a life without a mate until she meets her new body guard, Ward. Ward shows her all of the love and care that a mate should. Will Jarek come around or will Ward win her heart before Jarek can change his? Or will something sinister tear her away from both of them? Book one: Fated to the Enemy Series Book two: Rogue Princess Book three: The Lycan King's Rejected Daughter