Orchid Castle

MATED is book #2 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA’S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews.

“I couldn’t stop reading.”

--Reader review (My True Mate)

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When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn’t long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is.

But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart.

In MATED, Winter and her crush embark on a dangerous quest to retrieve the magic relic and save their friends their school.

Yet they have no idea of the fate awaiting them—or what they will need to do for each other to survive.

Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love!

Future books in the series are also available.

"The story was very well written and was unique as compared to other shifter stories.”

--Reader review (The Alpha’s Mate)

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“Excellent from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.”

--Reader review (My True Mate)

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Jeremy Suprezo, a rich highschool student who won the nickname of King for being the most attractive being inside the campus. It was his looks and talents that made him famous even outside the school. For having the big name that everyone held their heads to look up to, pushed him to act beyond the limits. From a gentleman who loved playing chess and ball games to a guy who ever love to play girl's feelings. He was not the Jeremy of before. He turned to a loyal monster who is afraid to be left behind by all his gains. On the otherhand, Aris came. A new student to enter the world of indescribable. If ever the king notices her, what would be her place in the castle? A maid maybe? just like every weak girls and boys the king had bullied. Or an official that are use to gain more and are not cared for, just like everyone who sticks like bubble gums. Or perhaps, a queen? Someone a king need to protect even if it means losing everything.

Cassandra castle was a normal girl before something happened to her while she embarked on a project trip with her friends... What happened to her that night made her lose herself, lover and friends... After being lonely and cut out... Raymond Blake came into her life and fought for her name which he got back... They fell in love despite people and family objecting it... Then suddenly came warning, siege and war

One maiden, one Luna, one drop-dead gorgeous Alpha from hell. It is all Elizabeth Milkhart can think about when she is summoned to the dreaded Blackwood Castle to be a surrogate mate for the infertile Luna, Cassandra Blackwood. Elizabeth believes it had to have been a misunderstanding, humans in the dreaded castle were unheard of, and yet, there she was, bending over and being probed and dressed by the royal consorts for the mysterious Alpha’s viewing. Her presence in the pack causes tension and it is all Elizabeth can do not to run to the hills screaming as she is thrust deeper and deeper into the web of lies and deceit that shrouded the castle, at the center of which was Ezra Blackwood. She knew he wasn't good for her, and yet, Elizabeth finds that try as she might, she just couldn't get the brooding werewolf King with searing gray eyes out of her head. Wild, Quiet, and blonde. That was how Alpha Ezra Blackwood liked his women. It was what had made him settle for the love-torn marriage with Princess Cassandra. He is content to drink his mornings and sulk his nights away until the ravishing redhead falls right into his lap. Literally. Elizabeth Milkhart is the only human the powerful Alpha can't seem to get out of his mind, even when he knows he is bad for her. In and Out like the other surrogates, that was all she had to do right? Wrong. Ezra finds himself falling for the human before long, a fate he wouldn't admit even to himself, vowing to destroy her utterly before it happens and she him.

Meeting at the time of the full moon makes Leo feel love for the first time. That girl named Frey. Leo always looks for opportunities to meet Frey who is always in the castle until they become good friends. This continued until Leo and Frey grew up. However, he discovered that Frey was no ordinary human. From those red eyes, a bloodthirsty aura radiated until the sharp fangs drew closer to Leo's neck. Despite knowing the truth about Frey, Leo still loves her and is determined to protect Frey who is on the verge of death. The love story of a couple wrapped in a secret they can't tell each other.

I have a deal with Aldric Cromwell, the so-called King of Equinox Street, a billionaire lawyer-turned-CEO. If I confess to him 142 times while wearing a wedding dress, he will cover his limited-edition Koenigsegg in flowers, drive me to the most magical castle, and give me the grandest wedding imaginable on my 143rd try. However, Aldric is nowhere to be seen that day. Instead, he makes headlines by renting out the entire Wondergrove Theme Park just to celebrate his sweet new girlfriend, Bianca Alvarez's birthday. Bathed in the glow of brilliant fireworks, they share a tender kiss, cameras flashing like stars all around them. That moment quickly becomes the top trending story on the internet. Meanwhile, I go viral in my own way for showing up in a wedding dress for the 143rd time outside his company building. Speculations and theories swirl about the mystery man I keep confessing to but never reveal. People also wonder how long it will be before I make the 144th declaration. When Aldric realizes I have faithfully kept our agreement, he promises me, out of pure guilt, that he will finally fulfill the vow he's made to me after the final confession. Dressed to the nines, he arrives at his company, driving that flower-covered, limited edition Koenigsegg, only to receive a final text from me. "There won't be a 144th confession, Aldric. We're over."

Charlotte is a traveling historian with a specific interest in old towns, which is what brings her to the forgotten Willow Creek. Her research takes a drastic turn when she discovers that the place is harboring a mysterious castle that belongs to an even more mysterious vampire Lord. She will do anything to unlock the secrets of the little town, even offering up her blood. However, Charlotte soon finds out that she may have bitten off more than she could chew. *** “So, what is it that you think you’re offering me that isn’t what you’ve already agreed to?” “If you can answer the simplest difficult questions for me, then I’ll offer you a living taste,” Charlotte said. Silently, he closed the distance between them. Charlotte’s eyes closed while he neared her neck, his lips just above her skin. “Drinking so savagely from anyone is just not the way I do things.” In The October Wind is created by Rachelle Keener, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

In the dark world of crime, love, betrayal and danger collide when Nadia, the formidable ‘Iron Orchid', meets Lorenzo, a man with his own secrets. Their love is threatened by hidden agendas and a sinister plot within Nadia's cartel. As danger escalates and loyalties are tested, they must fight for their love, their lives..survival, uncovering treachery and seeking redemption. Will love win? Or will the dark forces win? Join them on a thrilling roller coaster where trust is scarce, and love might just be the ultimate weapon.

volume 1 Are you trying to say that you want to eliminate the king?" Eve asked in a low voice. Even though she has torture a lot of people, killing the king will be a very difficult task and the fact that she hasn't even killed anyone before. "You heard me right Eve. He embarrassed me today right in front of everyone, and this is not the first time of him doing that. I'm the one who made him what he is today, and this is what I get." Mr Travis said, gritting his teeth in anger. A romance between a vicious maid and obnoxious prince. Eve is a girl raised to be vicious by her uncle after her parents death. She was sent to the castle as a maid to execute the king, but by mistake she became a maid to Eric, a obnoxious and conceited prince. Having no choice but to be the prince maid, she looked for ways to become the king's maid, until she made a with the prince to be his special maid for two month. "I'm definitely not going to keep up with this for two months." She thought. "What are you looking at?" He asked, noticing how she was looking at him so intently. "Nothing." She said looking from him. Will she be able to put up with his annoying demands? Volume 2 Liz, a innocent and nice girl working with the royal family to support her family got noticed by David, a young and handsome who had been with a lot of young girl. He was baffled when his hands couldn't get the one his eyes has caught. To what extent will he go just to let her body become his or something unexpected will happen between the both of them.

You shiver when you always think of, A werewolf in the night, They eat human flesh so yuck and sticky, But it’s just in your mind You might think there’s a creepy castle, Lost somewhere in time, You might think it has ghosts all around, But it’s just in your mind. Do you believe in vampires? , Those creatures with long white fangs, You might think they drink human blood, But it’s just in your mind. You might believe in witches, They laugh with a scary look, You might think they have black cats, Or a bat to cook for food. You can imagine all sorts of creepy things, That makes you shudder with fright, But please don’t yell mommy when you see them, C’ause it’s just in your mind, "Or is it ?!" That was the most paramount question in Athena's mind. Meet Athena a mere mortal and the Elected one who is meant to save her pack from the black werewolves/ vampire . Being a mere mortal will she be able to fulfill this prophecy and how ?!, In this quest to save her people would she find love ? And what will this love make her?. Join this intriguing ride to find out.