Pride Calendar 2021 の小説・ストーリー

Mocked, wolfless, and unwanted, Evelyn never expected fate to choose her as the mate of the most feared Alpha. Raphael is powerful, unstable, and bound by pride as he refuses to acknowledge Evelyn, even as her presence soothes the chaos inside of him. Forced into his world, Evelyn falls for the Alpha who won’t claim her, even when he battles with the truth that this wolfless omega is his mate. But when the bond finally awakens, love turns into heartbreak and Raphael must decide if power is worth losing the only person who can save him.

When I drink the amber-colored poisonous wine, I can hear the joyful melody of a toast song coming from the manor. The wedding between Emanuela Romano and my ex-fiance, Benedetto Martini, is being held there right now. The elderly butler, Vincenzo Romano, puts away the wine glass with a blank expression. The way he speaks is as somber as one sounds when they give a speech at a funeral. "You know the Don's will very well, Ms. Andreotti. Five years are officially up, yet neither Mr. Andreotti, Mr. Martini, nor Dr. Foscari is willing to pledge their loyalty to you via the blood vow. According to the rules, you must take your own life within seven days. "The Don had left the Ashwine to you as a means of protecting… what little pride you have." Scorching pain begins spreading from my throat. I just smile at Vincenzo in return. Pride? Does a bastard spawn of a loose Iernian woman deserve to retain pride of any sort in the cruel Andreotti family? I begin making my way toward the banquet hall, which is brightly lit. As I walk past the shimmering waters of the pond in the family garden, I can tell that the waters are insanely cold. Then again, nothing is as cold as my icy heart right now. After taking a deep breath, I fall face-first into the pond… only to feel an iron-clad grip wrenching me backward. As such, I collapse onto the lawn heavily. My older brother, Alessandro Andreotti, has bits of grass covering his expensive suit. Disgust is written all over his handsome face. "Eva!" he grits out through his teeth, his voice lowered. "Must you spoil the mood on Emanuela's big day?" He then scoots closer to me, his alcohol-tinged breath fanning over my face. "You want to die, huh? Go ahead and do that, but can you die somewhere further? Don't stain the Andreotti land!" Alessandro turns to walk in the direction of the radiant lights, leaving me on the lawn, completely covered in mud. I can feel the countdown of my lifespan burning my insides. Seven days… I only have seven days to live. Meanwhile, my very own brother wants me to die somewhere further away.

A cheerful and loyal woman accidentally offends her cold CEO after taking her best friend’s place on a blind date arranged by his family. As punishment, the CEO forces her to sign a fake relationship contract to protect his reputation and make her pay for deceiving him. What begins as a forced connection filled with hate and tension slowly turns into something deeper as both are drawn to each other. In the middle of family pressure, ambition, and fear of losing control, they must decide whether to hold on to their pride or admit the feelings that have grown between them.

"There's only one thing that can make a simple art exhibition so tiring; Evelyn Bennett." *** Nolan is the first son of the Walter Family and the I-Don't-Give-A-Damn kind of playboy. With Mr. Walter getting sick of the position, Noah has to step in as the President of Walter Corporation. Fire meets Fire when Nolan meets Evelyn Bennett, the Lotte Corp Heiress and "competitive-ass". Always getting at each others throats, they would do anything to save their pride and come out triumphant, but when this "hatred" spins into sparks of passion, things can get very crazy and there are obstacles around the corner.

Rachael Anderson, the only survivor of the Crescent moon pack. The most pampered child in the pack; having wonderful parents who were the Alpha and Luna but all these changed when disaster struck changing her fate from the once princess of Crescent moon pack to a maid in the Blackwood pack. Alexander Leopold, a ruthless and merciless Alpha king. Cursed to live forever and only by the true love of his destined mate would the curse be broken. But the circumstances of their present fate might be a hurdle. Would he succeed in making Rachael fall in love with him or would his pride get in the way and seal the curse in him forever?

My husband, Kylan Beck, brings his colleague, Daniel Willis, home with him. He claims that Daniel and his wife aren't compatible with each other in bed, which has completely wrecked Daniel's confidence and pride as a man. As a result, he gets kicked out of his house by his wife. One day, Kylan has gone on a business trip to another city. That's when Daniel secretly climbs into my bed with gleaming eyes. "Ashley, can you help me prove to my wife that my capabilities in bed aren't the problem here?"

Elana Romano was born into the world of power and crime but lived like a prisoner within it. As the daughter of a powerful mafia family, her life was never hers to claim. Every choice was made for her—until a forced marriage bound her to Luca Moretti, the cold and ruthless Don of a rival empire. From the moment they say their vows, war brews between them. Elana despises the chains that Luca represents, while Luca refuses to let her slip away. Sparks fly, passions ignite, and their hatred simmers into something even more dangerous—an uncontrollable desire neither of them can deny. But love and loyalty are luxuries they can’t afford. Secrets lurk in the shadows, betrayal poisons their fragile connection, and danger threatens from all sides. As Elana struggles to maintain her independence, Luca’s possessive nature deepens. Their battle for control turns fierce, fueled by jealousy, pride, and a longing they can’t escape. When betrayal strikes and Elana flees, it shatters everything Luca thought he could control. But when enemies target her, he realizes he’ll burn the world to bring her back. In a life where power is everything and trust is deadly, can two broken souls find a way to heal? Or will pride destroy the only chance they have at true love? His Possession: The Don’s Reluctant Bride is an explosive mafia romance filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, forbidden passion, heart-wrenching betrayals, and a love story too fierce to be denied. For readers who crave ruthless alpha males, fierce heroines, brutal passion, and emotional redemption, this is a journey that will leave you breathless.

Traded by her family and shrouded in a dark legacy, River Ravenwood remains wolfless at 21 - a reproach to the pack. Thane, the fearless future Alpha of Lunar Pack, lies broken, his pride shattered by a battlefield injury that's left him wheelchair-bound. When fate forces them into a passionate union, their worlds erupt in resistance and desire. But as they confront their troubled pasts, they must also face the darkness threatening their packs' fragile alliance. Can River's newfound magical powers heal Thane's wounds, or will their love be the key to destruction? Dive into a world of werewolves, magic, and intrigue, where loyalty and betrayal blur the lines.

BLURB: The night Isabel thought she'd finally be chosen turned out to be the night she lost everything. One deliberate lie took away the partner destiny had promised her, depriving her of her position, pride, and the fragile life she had built. Cast aside and forgotten, Isabel discovers a strength she never knew she possessed, one powerful enough to catch the attention of a king. But trust comes at a high price, and if the Lycan King dares to claim her again, he will have to face the very storm he created. When fate brings them together again, will they be bonded mates or sworn enemies?

River Gray is a classic, hot, I.T. girl and a hotshot lawyer. She got her heart broken as a simple farm girl, and that was her villain story; now she is out to use men and make them feel worthless. She has a routine of passionate one-night stands before a case. What happens when Cold River meets too-hot-to-handl billionaire Dante Williams? Can River let go of her pride and give love and emotions a chance? Will Dante accept new love or hold on to his past? How will she redeem her reputation after being accused of murder and even Dante doubts her innocence?