Picasso's War

Tessa Ardelean lost everything the night her pack was slaughtered in the forests of Romania. Forced to flee to New Orleans, she finds refuge—and a childhood friend—in Christopher Patricks, the Alpha’s son. Their bond deepens into young love, but fate has other plans. When Chris leaves for college, he makes a ruthless deal to secure his future Alpha status—agreeing to mate another in exchange for power. He returns to find Tessa is his true mate... but it’s too late. Heartbroken but unbroken, Tessa rises. At the Alpha Summit, she meets the fearsome Ryder Nelson—the nation’s most powerful Alpha. Sparks fly, and with him, Tessa finds the strength to become the Luna she was born to be. She rejects Chris, choosing Ryder… until the Moon Goddess intervenes. A prophecy unfolds. War is coming. Tessa is the Silver Wolf—the key to uniting the supernatural world. But to unlock her true power, she must bond with both of her mates. Together, they will uncover a terrifying truth: a third form sleeps within them—the ancient, deadly Lycan. Desire, destiny, and danger collide in Luna’s Ascent, a dark paranormal romance brimming with betrayal, fated mates, and the raw power of a she-wolf ready to claim her crown. First book in the Silver Wolf Prophecy Series

"This is wrong, Rosie. I'm engaged to your mother." Henry murmured, touching my cheeks softly. "It's wrong that I want you this way." "Then let it be wrong," I whispered, pressing my body against his. "Because I don't know how else to make it right with you. And I'm tired of having you in my thoughts and dreams alone." ****** Rosie has a secret, a forbidden one. And obsession to the one man she could never have. Her professor. Gareth Henry, disciplined and respectable. Henry was nothing more than Rosie's fantasy, until fate pulled them together. Not as her professor… But as her mother's fiancèe. Forced to live under the same roof, Rosie is trapped between what she wants and what she should never desire, every glance, every accidental touch and every quiet moment between them becomes a crack in their restraint. Because Henry remembers her. And the tension between them is no luck them one-sided. But lines exist for a reason. And crossing them could destroy everything, her family, her future and the fragile control they're both desperately holding onto.

Ashley is a successful, brave, young lady, beta of the Collin's family and Luna to the alpha of Oakstone. She plays the role of a very competent leader to her pack and as a helper to her alpha. However, she was backstabbed, framed and killed by her close friend, Luciana who knew her weakpoint and was jealous of her. She met her untimely death but death was only the beginning for Ashley. She woke up, reborn in another girl's body and in a strange land. But whose body was she inhabiting? Would she be as strong as the old Ashley? What would Lance do when he finds his lost Luna?

My wife, Valerie Larson, had a congenital heart condition. Despite that, she still wanted to have a child with her first love, Eugene Dyer. I refused without a second thought. Ten months later, Eugene's mother, Susan Turner, passed away. Her eyes were still wide open as if refusing to accept death without ever holding her grandchild. Overcome with guilt for failing his mother, Eugene took his own life in his small, rundown apartment. Valerie, consumed by grief and anger, took us on a road trip, only to crash the car head-on into a truck without hesitation. She shouted, "It's your fault Eugene died! If you had let me give him a child, he never would have ended up like that! His whole family is gone, so yours doesn't deserve to live either!" When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back on the day Valerie first asked to have Eugene's child. This time, I forced a small smile and said, "Darling, go ahead. Our whole family will support you."

Kara, a fierce and independent she-wolf from silver moon pack and Ryder, a charismatic and enigmatic alpha from Pack Moonstone, unexpectedly cross paths while venturing into unclaimed territory. Drawn to each other's presence like a magnet, they embark on a clandestine friendship, defying the boundaries set by their packs. As Kara and Ryder's relationship deepens, they find themselves torn between loyalty to their respective packs and their budding affection for each other. The tension rises when the packs become aware of their connection, forcing Kara and Ryder into a dangerous game of secrecy and deception. They must find a way to navigate this treacherous path before their hidden love is exposed.

Larabelle had always longed for Rexon Delʼtorre's attention. However, there was a thorn in her side - Rexon's brother, Dawzon Delʼtorre, who enjoyed teasing her and even went as far as involving her in his escapades with other girls. Inevitably, she found herself in a situation where her only choice was to agree to his conditions. She married Dawzon for convenience, unaware that she was beginning to develop feelings for him. It was only later on that she discovered their marriage was not legitimate. How will she continue her relationship with him if from the start, everything was just a game?

When Henessey returns to her home country after 15 years away, she's not welcomed in the usual sense. Instead, her identical twin sister begs her to swap places for a date with the billionaire prince of the country, Kellen Powers. The plan was simple: ruin the dinner so he would reject the arranged marriage proposal. But everything backfires when Kellen accepts the proposal, seeing Henessey as the perfect crazy person to survive his family's politics. Henessy rejects him and runs away, only to end up spending a night with Kellen after getting her heart broken by her boyfriend. Despite their explosive attraction, she still refuses to marry him, driving the billionaire to obsession. With no other option, Henessey reveals her true identity to Kellen. Furious, he forces her into a contract marriage, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear. Henessey agrees to sign to protect her sister, but on the official wedding day, Kellen discovers his bride has been swapped with the original bride. Enraged, he abandons the wedding to search for Henessey, bringing chaos to her family's doorstep for their deceit. Kellen and Henessey share a history that only he remembers, making him bitter and determined to make her pay for what she did in the past. There’s a thin line between love and hate but the couple seem to be drawn to hate. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the secrets, pain, and deceit that await them? Or will they tear each other apart?

Max has never admitted to anyone that he dreams about his past, snippets of information about people he’s sure are his parents… reading him a book, raising him up in the air, calling him another name he can’t remember… They seemed happy. So why did he find himself growing up at an orphanage?Celine is always haunted by the event that changed her life forever, her sister getting taken. When her sister disappeared, she wished it had been her instead. They said she was dead, but she knew deep in her heart that her sister was still alive. Haunted by her past, she navigates her day-to-day tasks like a sleeping robot, waiting to be awakened by the right operator.Two individuals, thrown together by fate whose secrets might destroy the fabric of their existence. Will they find the love lurking in the shadows or will it remain elusive?--=--This is the second book in the Orphan Trilogy, and because Celine and Clara's stories are intertwined there may be parts that you are familiar with if you read the first book. But don't worry these are all from Max's and Celine's perspectives so you will definitely see new material.

Ophelia is the daughter of mafia boss Mitch Geno. All she has ever wanted was to have a normal life, but her life is far from normal. Mitch has made her safety a top priority and assigned Damian Blackman as a personal bodyguard to be with her at all times. Days before her 21st birthday, her father's rival retaliates against the family and all their efforts to keep her safe fail. It becomes a race against time to find her or Mitch will be forced to comply with his rival's demands. In the wake of all the drama, Ophelia and Damian fall in love. He has sworn to protect her with his life and will do anything to keep her safe. But things take a turn for the worst when it is discovered that there is a traitor at the Geno compound. Ophelia is no longer safe in her own home and it falls to Damian to get her to safety. Little does she know; the traitor is someone she knows and trust. When her trust is betrayed and she is handed over to her father's rivals, Damian must redeem himself and help Mitch do whatever it takes to get her back.

“I love you” I whispered and he went rigid, his head snapped up and his blue eyes darkened. “Don’t you ever say that” he growled, clenching his fist “Why?” I asked and held his hand, he averted his gaze, staring at his former love grave. “I can’t love” he said, “I am just a zombie, My heart died with her years ago” Arthur said, pointing at the grave, he looked at me studying my face, “Just don’t say that again please” “It’s okay” I said softly, “But it just don’t change the fact that I love you. And I am ready to be a good wife” I said, Arthur gaze hardened. “That’s your problem,” Arthur said, “I don’t want you to say that, and know your place” His statement hurt, but I faked a smile, and he nodded and walked away, I stared at his lover’s grave and dropped my necklace on it. Maybe she was worthy to wear that more than I.