Rebellious Desire By Julie Garwood

When billionaire Carter Blane is disinherited by his ruthless father, he's forced to prove himself by breaking the heart of the one person who can restore his inheritance - an innocent and kind-hearted girl named Alvira. But as he manipulates her into falling for him, he discovers that true love can be both his redemption and his downfall. Will Carter choose wealth and power over the only person who's ever loved him for who he truly is?"

He leaned in, inhaling her sweet scent as his hands traveled from her back to her waist, and then down to her thigh. She felt her breath hitch as she let out a small gasp. "We shouldn't be doing this." She said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Then tell me to stop." His voice was low, daring, as his fingers traced slow circles on her skin. *** Lucy had always lived life on her own terms, until the night everything changed. One moment, she was free; the next, she was bound to Barry Cooper, a cold, dangerous man who ruled the underworld with an iron fist. She never expected to be trapped in a world of power struggles, deceit, and unspoken desires. But as the lines between captor and captive blur, Lucy realizes she’s caught in a deadly game, one where trust is a luxury and survival is not guaranteed. Will she escape the ruthless mobster who owns her… or will she become his greatest obsession?

Madison is a woman on the verge of destruction. She's nearing her 22nd birthday and still hasn't been sealed. If she doesn't find a partner to be her first physical meal, she risks going full demon and harming innocent people. She hoped to wait for one of her two mates to appear, but time is growing short. With guidance from an old notebook her sister kept, Madison heads to a dive bar and finds a perfect first meal, a man like no other. A king to her queen. Duncan "Ford" Stanford, the werewolf king ***************************************************************************************** Ford kissed my neck down to the curve where it met my shoulder, then started licking and nibbling. I moaned and moved my head to give him better access. It felt so good. His right arm gripped me tightly against him as the nibbling became firmer little bites. Every nerve in my body thrilled at the little shocks of pain that were then soothed away by his tongue. Suddenly, I realized what was happening. He was thinking of marking me. Even though I didn't really want to make him stop, I had to. At the next hard nibble, I squeaked. “That hurt! Don't bite so hard, Ford!” I scolded. “Sorry, baby. I got carried away. You just taste so good.” He said, moving away. The loss of his body on mine was difficult, but I couldn't let myself be marked by a werewolf. ******************************************************************************************* First of three books: The Demon Queen's Desire, The Demon Queen's Duty, The Demon Queen's Destiny

Klyde Aero Morrison, a young multi-billionaire CEO, teamed up with Erica Roberts as she takes revenge to her family for putting her in jail because of a crime she didn't commit. But, does partnership has it's limitation when a person started to love? Do all our desires, meant to be given to us? And how much does it take to meet the victory of vengeance?

Tiara McKenzie lives two lives. By day, she’s the glamorous heiress of a billion-dollar empire and a rising fashion icon. By night, she’s something much darker, a trained assassin for Irenic, a covert organization tasked with eliminating the country’s most dangerous threats. Her next mission? Lead the takedown of the Montreal Syndicate — a mafia group buried deep within the country’s political veins. But when her path crosses with Elijah Rivero, the cold, manipulative CEO with secrets bloodier than his designer suits, everything unravels. He’s the man she hates. The man she desires. The man connected to something she was sent to destroy. When love feels like war, and trust could get you killed, will you sacrifice the mission? Or yourself?

Solana Reev is a rising star who devoted her whole in protecting her image. She was seen as the epitome of perfection but behind the perfect facade a woman who longs to be loved by her mother hides. Solana did everything to please her mother and when her mother chose to remarry she didn't object even though she found out that her mother will marry the father of Alton Sanders, the man she desires for a long time. Solana accepted the fact that she completely lost her chance on Alton but resisting her true feelings is hard especially when Alton boldly expresses his interest towards Solana. Will Solana give into the fire of her desire even though it means giving up her career and her mother's love or she will continue to resist the temptation to protect her image and to be accepted by her mother?

Don Matteo DiCarlo is a ruthless mafia lord, feared across the city for his power and cold heart. When a wealthy businessman, Richard Thornton, defaults on a large loan, Matteo is dispatched to collect the debt. Upon arriving at Thornton’s mansion, Matteo is met with the grim realization that the once-wealthy tycoon is now nothing more than a broke fool, living far beyond his means by borrowing money from the wrong people. Desperate to save face, Richard offers his most precious asset—his daughter, Isabella—as payment. Matteo is initially repulsed by the idea. Isabella is soft, delicate, and far too weak for someone like him. She's the very picture of vulnerability, and Matteo has no patience for weakness. However, as the days pass and Matteo spends more time in her presence, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he can’t explain. Isabella, though fragile in appearance, hides a fierce resilience beneath her gentle exterior. The more Matteo tries to keep his distance, the more he’s tempted by the soft touch of her skin, the innocence in her eyes, and the way she challenges his cold exterior without even trying. As their relationship heats up, Matteo must battle his growing attraction to the woman he initially deemed unworthy. But Isabella has her own secrets and desires, and the line between debt and desire begins to blur as their chemistry intensifies, testing both their limits. In a world of power, corruption, and deceit, will Matteo be able to claim what is his without losing himself in the process? Or will Isabella be the one to change the Don’s heart forever?

Reina Shivani Milendez, a 28-year-old woman, discovers that her long-time boyfriend has been cheating on her. In an attempt to unwind, she visits an exclusive bar, where she is approached by a man named Zachary Aden Contreras, who unexpectedly proposes marriage. Thinking it’s a joke, she declines. However, Zachary is persistent and offers her a deal in exchange for the marriage. Believing that he genuinely wants to help her move on from her ex-boyfriend and helping her to become a successor of Shivani's family business. But what she thought was a sincere gesture of love reveals itself to be part of a larger, deceitful game—one in which her desires are manipulated and consumed by a deceptive arrangement.

In the world of the Sandoval family, power and prowess reign supreme. Meet Kent Axel Sandoval—the epitome of ultimate. Born into a family where fighting is second nature and survival is most important, Kent is a force to be inferred with. A skilled marksman and fighter, he wields his expertise with precision, all while misrepresenting a career in law and medicine. But beneath the surface lies a heart torn between duty and desire. Searching for his childhood friend whom he dearly desire, Polaris. Little does he know, he's finally with the long-lost person he's been searching for, Saji. As Kent brawls with betrayal and longing, fate intervenes, revealing Saji's true intentions, would they stick to the right where nothing is left, or to the left where nothing is right? Deciding to move forward, Kent leaves the country, seeking solace and closure. But when fate brings them together once more, old wounds resume and new challenges arise. As Kent and Saji steer the experience of trust and love, they must engage their in-depth suspicion and insecurities to find their way back to each other. But with hindrance lurking at every turn, will their love stand the test of time, or will they be condemned to repeat the past? Join Kent and Saji on a journey of deliverance, strength, and the ultimate quest for love in 'Sandoval’s Desire.’ "To the left, where nothing is right. Or to the right, where nothing is left?"

When human civilization all around the world begins to face the threat of impromptu attacks from werewolves and vampires, with each line of the supernatural individually operating on its own, A plan is made to protect a human state to keep the women, girls and children safe. Unfortunately this plan flops and Jasmine, a 20 years old human scientist naturally finds herself leading a group of survivors out of the town. Regardless, the cunning invaders finds out about the plan and eventually they are trapped by the monsters. The heir and prince of the werewolves, Alpha Raymond, picks an interest in Jasmine which she cringes upon. Unable to resist her beauty and the lust he has for her, he shares a love/hate relationship with her, keeping her in his secret house. An unfortunate event happens and Jasmine is captured from the werewolves by the vampires as she corresponds to an important sacrificial asset they've been hunting for years. Would Alpha Raymond be able to save her and would she ever accept his love?