Project Gutenberg Count Of Monte Cristo

In a cruel and tragic fate, Katrina, a charming she-wolf from the Alba Noctis pack, is betrayed and murdered by her evil half-sister and her husband. However, against all odds, Katrina is rescued from death by Ragnar Shadowfang, a powerful alpha and widower from another pack. Moved by her beauty and innocence, Ragnar takes her far away from those who know her, while she carries a great secret growing inside her womb. As the days pass, Katrina grows stronger and braver under Ragnar's tutelage. On every full moon, she transforms into a white wolf with never-before-seen powers, and her desire for revenge slowly fades away. Finally, by Ragnar's wish, she decides to return to her former home to reclaim what has been unjustly taken from her. However, amidst the battle, many truths that she was ignorant of come to light, and she struggles between finding peace or seeking justice. Will Katrina be able to resist until she achieves what she seeks, or will she succumb to her darkest instincts?

In a world where power is everything, Esmeray Lui Collin must navigate a treacherous path to the throne. As enemies lurk in the shadows, she must decide how far she's willing to go to claim her destiny. Can she wear the crown, or will the flames of ambition consume her?

A business man in search of power. A woman forced to lie. A man who can’t escape himself. A love turned sinister… Hazel lives everyday like her last, she stays out of trouble and takes life as it comes, accepting every cruel hit as her fate. But her simple life quickly becomes something complicated when she’s ambushed and finds herself tangled in the devil’s lair, with his cold dark eyes staring down at her. Christian Walker only cares about two things; his daughter and his money. Despite being Seattle’s most eligible bachelor, he draws a clear line between his private life and women. But the lines are quickly blurred when Hazel comes into the picture. Just how thin is the line between love and hate?

"What is it now? Are you chasing me? You just got home the other day. I need to spend more time with you." "I don't need any slut's company." Her heart seemed to stop at the outrageous word he used to refer to her and she regarded him with a long suffering expression. “What did you just say?" She was now offended. "You are crossing the line with these jokes.” “Do I seem like joking?” “Wha..what? You must be out of your mind. Why? What is going on? Are you throwing me away?” Becky wailed confused. Tears Of Agony traces the life of Becky a young beautiful woman recently married. Her dressing style sharply contrast that of those around her. She is encouraged to conform to the ways of the clan by changing her code of dress but refuses. She ends up being disliked by her husband's relatives and there is a campaign to cause a break in her marriage. The majority of the members of the clan are in favour. The disastrous end of her marriage leaves her dissolutioned and devastated. She is forced to leave the clan without her only child. She meets a kind man she like. The man is desperately in love with her but she rejects his proposal to be his wife.

His wife cheated with my husband. In retaliation, he suggested one night together: one night of passion, born of revenge. I wasn't supposed to see him again, but there were consequences we didn't expect. And then I found out who he really was...

In a world plagued by darkness and despair, Maria, a young woman striving to survive, finds herself trapped in a web of cruelty and exploitation. Sold to the ruthless Alpha King as a breeder, Maria endures unspeakable horrors, longing for escape and a brighter future. Amidst the chaos, Maria discovers her true identity as the Silver Wolf, a legendary being sought after by a coven of dark witches eager to eliminate the werewolf clan. As the prophecy unfolds, Maria must confront her destiny, allies become enemies, and the lines between love and betrayal blur. In this enthralling tale of love, strength, and survival, can Maria harness her true power and overcome the darkness that threatens to consume her? Will she find redemption, forge alliances, and finally reclaim her happiness? The answer lies in the heart-pounding battles, heartbreaking betrayals, and unexpected alliances that await her on her path to freedom and love.

"since you can't pay me back what you stole from me, I own your life, all of you," London Malik whispered with a deep smirk at the corner of his lips as he pinned Kimberly to the wall. It was then that her innocent life took a different turn.

Alpha werewolves should be cruel and merciless with unquestionable strength and authority, at least that’s what Alpha Charles Redmen believes and he doesn’t hesitate to raise his kids to be the same way. Alpha Cole Redmen is the youngest of six born to Alpha Charles and Luna Sara Mae, leaders of the Red Fang pack. Born prematurely, he is rejected without hesitation as weak and undeserving of his very life. By adulthood, his father’s hatred and abuse towards him has spilled over into the rest of the pack making him the scapegoat for those with the sadistic need to see him suffer. The rest are simply too afraid to even look his way leaving him little in the way of friends or family to turn to. Alpha Demetri Black is the leader of a sanctuary pack known as Crimson Dawn. It’s been years since a wolf has made their way to his pack via the warrior’s prospect program but that doesn’t mean he’s not looking for the tell tale signs of a wolf in need of help. Malnourished and injured upon his arrival, Cole’s anxious and overly submissive demeanor lands him in the very situation he’s desperate to avoid, in the attention of an unknown alpha. Yet somehow through the darkness of severe illness and injury he runs into the very person he’s been desperate to find since he turned eighteen, his Luna. His one way ticket out of the hell he’s been born into. Will Cole find the courage needed to leave his pack once and for all, to seek the love and acceptance he’s never had?

BLURB: Where loyalty is a luxury, love is a deadly sin Emma Carter's world is turned upside down when her sister's treacherous actions destroy all she cherishes. She is compelled to wed Luca Moretti, a merciless mafia leader, and finds herself ensnared in a complex web of lies and longing, altering her destiny forever in a world where loyalty can be deadly. As Rexxie's malice escalates, Emma's heart is torn between vengeance and vulnerability. Luca's secrets whisper darkness, yet his touch ignites a forbidden passion. Will Emma succumb to the shadows of her past or risk everything for a future with a man who may destroy her? Dive into a world of twisted loyalty, heart-wrenching betrayal, and intoxicating love."

Susan i, a young woman in her early twenties, finds herself in a situation where she is the youngest and only girl among her siblings. Despite her efforts to fit in, she often feels overshadowed by her brothers and their preferences. She has a loving and attractive boyfriend who has gained her parents' approval, and she believes her life is on the right track. However, everything takes a drastic turn one fateful night. When faced with a deteriorating life that she once tolerated, what steps can she take to find a way out?