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Emilia’s world is crumbling—her brother is in desperate need of a kidney transplant, and she’s sold everything to keep him alive. She’s on the verge of loosing it all when something unexpected happens at the hospital. Mistaken for the mother of a mafia lord’s daughter, Emilia’s life does a 180 turn.. Alaric Castillo, cold and commanding, demanded she became his daughter’s nanny, and she agreed—on one condition. He’ll pay for her brother’s surgery. A tight bond forms between Emilia and the child. But the more time she spends with Alaric, the more she discovers a side of him that’s buried beneath layers of control and power. What started as a reluctant partnership soon became something deeper, but in a world ruled by secrets and enemies, love is a dangerous game. Caught between her past, her present with Alaric, and the deadly feud that is trying to ruin them all, Emilia must decide—will she fight for her heart or walk away from the only family she’s ever known?

When he finds his fated mate after three years, kissing another man. He rages and declares while grabbing her. "I am going to punish both of you. Him for touching what's mine and you for letting him." ------------- In a dying supernatural world where fertile females were scarce and were mostly used as breeders. Karica, an alpha's daughter learned of her fertility and the name of her potential mate. A lycan alpha who would stop at nothing but to possess her. She knew of only one possibility. To run away from her fated and escape to the human world. No way she wanted to end up in a ruthless pack that would turn her into their personal breeder. But could she escape fate and her fated? And with her fertility test results touching the roof, is it possible for her to have only one mate? Xynathius; the Lycan Alpha of Warbringer Pack had waited impatiently for his fated mate all his life. To his dismay, she went missing as he went to claim her without leaving any clue behind. In a relentless search, he finally finds her after 3 years entangled in another man's arms. Angered and betrayed Xynathius had to take steps that resulted in serious consequences. Let's dive into the mysterious world of Karica and her mates. This is my first book on Goodnovel. Please show support me. Thank you.

Her sister is their parents' golden child, while she's the unwanted one. One day, her sister got an opportunity to be a big name, and the cost was to sleep with an old man. Her sister got reluctant, so their parents forced Lily to replace the sister as they believed her sister deserved a better man. Lily was drugged and ended up sleeping with a stranger. However, a twist of fate came to her, and she couldn't believe herself when her family threw her out on the street for not sleeping with the old man. This led Lily to the question: who exactly did she sleep with that night? And how would she locate him to give him the bad news she has?

In the shadowy underbelly of Chicago, where loyalty is currency and power is everything, 18-year-old Kylie Santos finds herself at the center of a dangerous game she never asked to play. What happens when duty collides with desire? When the price of family loyalty is your own heart? Born into the notorious Santos crime family, Kylie has always known her life would be different. But nothing could have prepared her for the bombshell her father drops one fateful evening. As rival gangs close in, threatening to destroy everything the Santos family has built over generations, Kylie learns that she is to be the linchpin in a desperate plan for survival. "You will marry his oldest son, Lysander," her father declares, his voice as cold and unyielding as steel. In an instant, Kylie's world shatters. She's to wed Lysander Vincenzo, heir to the New York Familia — their longtime enemies turned reluctant allies. can decades of bloodshed and mistrust truly be erased by a single union? Suddenly, Kylie is thrust into a world of high-stakes politics and deadly power plays. Every move she makes could tip the delicate balance between peace and all-out war. As she navigates this treacherous new reality, Kylie must grapple with her own desires and ambitions. Can she sacrifice her dreams for the greater good of her family or find a way to forge her own path amidst the chaos? But Lysander Vincenzo is no mere pawn in this game of chess. Rumored to be as ruthless as he is handsome, he harbors his own secrets and ambitions. As Kylie and Lysander circle each other warily, an unexpected spark ignites between them. Could their arranged union blossom into something real or will the weight of family expectations and old grudges snuff out any chance at true love?

life was an unending nightmare. Orphaned at a young age, she fell into the clutches of a sinister uncle who subjected her to a life of slavery and torment. Rejected by her own pack, she sought solace in the arms of a stranger, only to discover a life-changing secret. Pregnant and without a clue to the father's identity, she faced a grim fate at the hands of a ruthless Lycan King. But amidst the despair, a flicker of hope emerged as a forbidden bond blossomed. Will Bloom find the strength to overcome her shattered past and embrace an uncertain future with the enigmatic king? In a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, fate weaves a web that will forever alter their destinies. Can their love withstand the tests of a cruel world, or will it crumble under the weight of their secrets?

"Eskaal Espenova, memorize it because that's what you're going to scream!" His husky voice twangled in her belly, while drugged Meagia had no clue that the big bad wolf had already planned to go down and deeper inside her! "Es….Eskaal~”Meagia whispered his name finding it familiar but the spiked drink had messed with her head. "You. Are. Mine." Eskaal prowled and hovered over her body as he tore off Meagia's dress neckline with his elongated teeth. One sinful night fucked up everything. Meagia always believed alpha Cinhard, her boyfriend would turn out her mate. However, the cocky, ruthless Eskaal became her prime worry, who was willing to slay heads if that made Meagia happy! [F-Rated book: Fun, flirt, fluff and fuck] - Good, kinky and justified sex/smut. - Doting alpha | Savage female lead. - GOAL: Re-do the clichés my way.

After a wild, drunken class reunion, I woke up next to a male model. I had no clue what I was doing since it was my first time in this kind of situation. I called my best friend for help on what to do, and while the male model was still out cold, I left my wallet and bolted. When I got home, my best friend dragged me over to show me a picture of her new boyfriend. My jaw dropped. The guy in the photo was the spitting image of the man I had just left.

"Who has been f*cking with you, Amora?" Amora continued to glance down, reluctant to respond to the question. Her face showed an obvious expression of disgust. Amora never imagined she'd ruin her happiness by spending the night with a cold-blooded stranger. Even though happiness was there in front of her eyes, a drunken Amora witnessed a murder on the night of her bachelorette party. Amora feared she was about to die that night, but an unexpected act saved her. Amora gave up her virginity to the man she thought was a cold-blooded killer due to the alcohol she had consumed. Little did she know that she had been tricked by someone so close to her. Amora also never knew that the man she spent the night with was Regis Lorenzo, the son of the most feared ruler in the mafia! What would be the outcome of Amora's marriage when her future fiancé, Chris Walden, caught her in the act? After being abandoned by Amora with no explanation, what would Regis do next? What would Amora do when she found out she was pregnant?

"I don't have anything to say to you Alpha." I said as I stared at him currently glaring at me. "Neveah you don't understand so don't act like you do." he said in frustration. "I dont mean to offend you Alpha Axel but I have no clue what your talking about." "Don't act like you don't know we're mates," he said in irritation. I tilted my head to the side knowing I was getting under his skin. "Mate's or not. You are no longer mine. So please Alpha King, escort yourself out," I said with a blank stare. I faced my back to him feeling the anger rolling off him in waves. I wasn't the one at fault here. It was all him.

CONTENT WARNING - This book contains minor depictions of violence, abuse and other dark themes that might not be suitable to viewers less than 18. Viewers discretion is advised. Rated 18+ Proceed with caution. *** When Demon King Klaus Lavon discovers a fleeing young lady in his castle, she awakens a feeling of lust and emotion in his dead soul and he is reluctant to let her go. Striking a deal with her, he keeps her under his wings, but can Klaus control the raging hormones in him whenever he’s near his beloved human mate? Be killed, or be a slave? These are the options given to 19 year old Arabella Tudor, fleeing orphan and shameless thief. She has no one to go to, safe for an uncle who maltreats and despises her, and she would rather die, than be sold of to cruel men in exchange for her freedom. Meeting Klaus Lavon, is not something she would have imagined, and vowing to work her way out of his hornet nest, Arabella is stuck when fate has other options for her. Soon she finds herself entangled in a world filled with Demons, supernatural creatures and other dangers from the past lurking behind, with no way out!