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Two ruthless men wrapped around her finger tips. A love that threatens to burn all. Camellia Moretti was born into a Mafia family where duty superceded anything. When she turned Eighteen, her Father arranged a marriage for her with the cruelest Mafia Lord, Alejandro Ricci. But Camellia refuses to marry him, running away from him to seek refuge with the world wide famous assassin, Mateo Greco. But what happens when she becomes trapped in a love triangle between the two dangerous men, who are more than willing to set the world ablaze for her? *** Alejandro Ricci is the sole heir of the Requiem, he was raised to be as brutal as possible. Dangerous, ruthless, possessive, and obsessive. He always goes for what he wants, which happens to be just her. Mateo Greco is known as a ghost. He is the best assassin in the whole of New York city, the best money can ever buy. He was never known for backing off especially when it comes to getting what he wants. In the fierce fight for Camillia Moretti's heart and body, who wins?

Angélique, 29 ans, institutrice mariée depuis cinq ans à Richard, croit vivre un mariage solide fondé sur l’amour, la foi et la fidélité. Vierge jusqu’au mariage, elle s’est donnée corps et âme à un seul homme : son mari. Malgré leur complicité apparente, un drame silencieux les ronge — leur incapacité à avoir un enfant. Si Richard se montre patient et réconfortant, la belle-famille d’Angélique ne cache pas son hostilité. Dans cette épreuve, elle s’appuie sur sa meilleure amie Edith, femme vive, séduisante et indépendante. Mais un détail inattendu — une voix, un rire au téléphone — sème le doute dans l’esprit d’Angélique. Peu à peu, elle collecte des indices : un ticket de restaurant pour deux à Yamoussoukro, un comportement étrange, une voiture rouge familière… jusqu’à l’irréfutable vision de Richard dans les bras d’Edith. Effondrée, elle trouve refuge chez sa sœur aînée Béatrice. Mais cette visite prend un tournant inattendu : Béatrice lui révèle que son propre couple repose sur un équilibre tacite de "liberté surveillée", chacun ayant une liaison discrète hors du foyer. Entre trahison, désillusion et tentation, Angélique perd ses repères. Et décide de répliquer. Froide, méthodique, elle envisage une vengeance douce-amère : séduire Eric, le fiancé d’Edith, également trompé. La douce institutrice n’a pas changé… elle s’est révélée.

Alexandra perfect life crumbles when she catches her husband, Asher, cheating on her with her best friend, Theresa. Tagged as being barren and discarded, she later learns she’s pregnant—but Asher refuses to believe her. Seeking refuge with her parents, she faces heartbreak when her baby dies. Years later, Alexandra rebuilds her life, unknowingly falling for Asher’s rival. When shocking truths surface—her child is alive and raised by Theresa—she must fight against betrayal, deception, and her father’s ruthless schemes. Alexandra is determined to reclaim her stolen child, her legacy, and the life she was initially meant to have.

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

Tia has always been labelled a spoiled brat, but this perception is misleading; it’s a carefully crafted act. As the youngest in the Alpha pair of the Cherry Ridge Pack, she feels overlooked while her brother, Simon, is groomed for leadership, and her sister, Hilary, is pampered and praised as their perfect daughter. Her loyal companion, Meadow, is her hidden blessed wolf, a gift she received after surviving a trafficking attempt. One morning, Tia discovers her family and pack brutally slaughtered. Realizing her only refuge lies with her arranged mate, Delta Allan Price, the cousin of the Alpha at Ravens' Peak Pack, she sets out on a dangerous journey. Miles Roberts, Beta of the Fisher Brooks Pack and twin brother to Alpha Tyson, is haunted by the death of his true mate, Hilary. Yet, he refuses to accept that Tia, the sister who has always owned his heart, is lost to him and begins searching for her. However, dark forces are at play, as a villain plots to reclaim their territory. With allies and enemies everywhere, will Miles find Tia in time to protect her? Will they confess their feelings for each other? And will the Goddess unleash her Dark Sister to punish those who have defied her laws? RECOMMENDED: THE ALPHA BEAST'S REBEL WOLF (Book#1 of the Dark Sister of Vengeance Series) as characters reappear. *NO S/A* The book contains the following warnings: Violence, Betrayal, Murder, Crude language and Sex. COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL!! ©2025/ T. MURPHY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!!!

Gabriella Montez is an ordinary omega blessed with the gift of healing through the knowledge of herbs and her culinary skills. After being wrongfully accused of theft, she escapes her pack and finds refuge in White Pack, applying for a position in the mansion of Alpha Waylen, who has been desperately seeking someone to replicate his mother’s cherished mushroom broth soup. Once she secures the job, Gabriella heads out to a club to celebrate with her friend, where a night of unexpected passion with a mysterious stranger leads to a steamy one-night stand. The morning after reveals a shocking twist: the seductive stranger is none other than Alpha Waylen himself. As Gabriella whips up hearty meals in his kitchen, and heals his soul in ways he didn’t know could be mended, she gradually melts her way into his heart. Yet, their blossoming romance is met with challenges, as different forces threaten to tear them apart, and Alpha Waylen harbors secrets that could jeopardize everything they’ve built together. Can the forbidden love between an Alpha and an omega endure the trials ahead? Will it flourish against all odds, or will it wither away like a neglected plant in a once-thriving garden?

Au-delà des Vagues Aya, une jeune ivoirienne de 22 ans, n’a plus rien à perdre quand elle embarque clandestinement pour l’Italie. Fuyant la pauvreté, un mariage forcé et les cicatrices d’un passé trop lourd, elle traverse l’Afrique du Nord et brave la mer Méditerranée. Le voyage est un cauchemar : violence, faim, peur constante. Mais elle survit. Et c’est déjà une victoire. Arrivée à Naples, sans papiers ni repères, elle erre entre foyers d’accueil et petits boulots précaires. Jusqu’au jour où son chemin croise celui de Salvatore Neri, un homme d’affaires aussi influent que mystérieux. Il a tout : l’argent, le pouvoir, une vie réglée au millimètre. Elle n’a rien… sauf son regard brûlant de vie. Contre toute attente, il l’aide. D’abord par pitié. Puis par fascination. Et très vite, par amour. Aya se méfie. Trop beau pour être vrai. Elle a trop souffert pour croire aux contes de fées. Mais Salvatore, lui aussi, cache ses propres blessures. Leur relation devient un refuge, un feu fragile qu’ils doivent protéger du monde extérieur… et de leurs propres démons. Entre les préjugés, les obstacles administratifs, les différences de classe et les fantômes du passé, leur amour tiendra-t-il ?

Olivia découvre avec effroi que son mari Darwin veut divorcer après dix ans de mariage. Leur union, née d’un mariage arrangé suite à l’accident grave de Darwin, a été marquée par son état végétatif et l’absence de sa fiancée de l’époque, Cassandra, la sœur d’Olivia, qui avait disparu. Pendant toutes ces années, Olivia a veillé sur Darwin, espérant raviver son amour malgré son indifférence. Mais aujourd’hui, Darwin annonce froidement vouloir rompre, motivé par le retour de Cassandra, qu’il a retrouvée et qu’il souhaite épouser. Malgré son amour sincère et ses efforts, Olivia est brutalement rejetée. Darwin lui propose une compensation financière importante ainsi que la maison familiale, cherchant à clore leur histoire sans conflit. Face à cette trahison, elle est anéantie, surtout parce que sa propre sœur, Cassandra, revient dans leur vie pour lui ravir l’homme qu’elle aime. Olivia voit s’effondrer tous ses espoirs d’un avenir commun, se sentant trahie et seule. De son côté, Cassandra savoure cette victoire, sûre d’être désormais l’unique femme dans le cœur de Darwin. Elle minimise la réaction d’Olivia, convaincue qu’elle n’osera pas s’opposer au divorce et à leur relation. Mike, le frère de Darwin, tente d’alerter son frère sur la souffrance d’Olivia, mais Darwin reste insensible, focalisé uniquement sur ses intérêts personnels. Brisée, Olivia trouve refuge dans l’église, priant pour la force et la sagesse face à cette épreuve. Elle se demande comment elle a pu tant sacrifier pour un homme devenu indifférent à son amour et à sa fidélité. Elle décide pourtant de ne plus être une victime et de tourner la page, malgré la douleur profonde que lui infligent Darwin et Cassandra.

Eden’s life has been nothing short of a nightmare. Branded an abomination, she’s endured endless cruelty from her pack, faced rejection from her destined mates, and suffered deeply. When her bitter enemy, Alpha King Lev, is mysteriously murdered, she’s blamed for his death—a fatal accusation that leads to her own tragic end. But fate has other plans. Eden finds herself transported back in time, forced into an uneasy alliance with the very man she despises: Alpha King Lev. She must work alongside him to survive, all while concealing a hidden agenda that could change everything. Will Eden manage to carry out her secret plan, or will she and Lev discover an unexpected refuge in one another’s arms?

In the coastal quiet of Baler, a studio is born—not of architecture, but of intention.* Founded by Yam, a poet whose words cradle pain gently, and Franc, an artist who paints tenderness into walls, the studio becomes a refuge for those learning to stay—with grief, love, longing, and themselves. As visitors arrive, they leave behind more than footprints: a sigh recorded in bamboo, a poem tucked into the “Found Letters” shelf, a mural painted in crooked lines. Through zines, tea, silence, and sketchbooks, the studio teaches softness as revolution. Ren creates the *Window of Soft Returns*, an installation of anonymous voice recordings—each whisper forming a community of echoes. Drew builds the *Staircase With No Wrong Turns*, inviting people to walk through emotions without shame. Franc offers brushstrokes as brave work, and Yam curates writing circles that map healing in half sentences. Together, they host festivals that feel like hugs, and they begin traveling their archive, letting softness cross oceans. Even those who once left—like Miguel—return, discovering that some doors never truly close. Others, like Tala, capture the studio’s sound and turn it into a podcast of breath and becoming. Over seventy chapters, the studio transforms into something larger than itself: a mural of memory, a sanctuary for second chances, a place where return is sacred and voice is proof of survival. In the final bloom, the studio stands not as a monument—but as a reminder: > *“Staying isn’t easy. > But chosen together, > it becomes home.”*