Reputation Embersofapril

The Moon Goddess has blessed her children with unique gifts. They each have capabilities beyond any creature can handle. Their strength is unparalleled, unquestioned. However, when her children turn against each other, blood will be spilt. What would it take to stop this inevitable bloodshed? – Jordane Samael, the dauntless daughter of the Alpha of the Eastern Werewolf Pack, was plagued by haunting visions of a sinister man with a prominent facial scar that seemed to writhe and pulse with an otherworldly energy. As the visions became more intense and frequent, Jordane realized that she was being drawn into a dark and dangerous world beyond the scope of her imagination. After months of disorder and chaos, the werewolf pack in the West had finally named a new leader: Maverick Lewis, a strong and charismatic Alpha with a reputation for ruthless efficiency. One fateful night, under the luminescent moon shining above the skies, a chance encounter between Maverick and Jordane challenged the balance between the two packs who, from centuries ago, swore never to cross boundaries again. But what if, Maverick, the newly hailed Alpha, was the only person who could protect Jordane from the maleficient being that threatened to drag her into the unknown? On the one hand, Maverick saw that helping Jordane, the daughter of the Alpha of their rival pack, would eliminate the intimidating threat that endangered his position whilst creating new conflicts and disputations among his pack. What will each of them choose? Can love triumph in the end?

Two things matter in my captor's twisted world of crime. Power and Money. He stole me to gain both. He is a cold hearted monster with a reputation of violence. So how can his touch make me ache with need? I refused his proposal of marriage but Anthony Rodriguez didn't' break in for a reason. He is surely going to make me his mafia bride whether I want it or not. I'm the Russian Mafia Princess who caught the sight of the enemy. Being kidnapped is nothing but business. My dad is going to hunt this ruthless monster. That's what I should be rooting for. I should hate Anthony Rodriguez. But when the corded muscles of his tattooed arms pull me into his embrace, I feel safer than ever before. He watches me through his security cameras 24/7. I find power in giving him something to look at. But he is a dangerous stranger in my bed, clamping a rough hand on my mouth to stay silent. My entire life has been controlled by my dad. I don't know why he stole from the American mafia when he has everything. And my terrifying intruder doesn't care for a reason. He just wants to claim his debt from my quivering body. But under his command and sheets I am discovering a new strength. I'm becoming this man's doing. Despite being trapped at his mercy and stolen from my family, I might never want to leave my place under him. Kidnapped by my Ruthless Mafia Fiancé is an enemies to lovers, Stockholm Syndrome, cartel mafia romance story.

Rose, the ex-wife of billionaire Derek Clair, has been wronged in the worst possible way. After a messy divorce, Derek used his wealth and influence to destroy Rose’s reputation and leave her financially ruined. Now, Rose is back, and she’s seeking revenge. With the help of a wealthy ally, Rose sets out to dismantle Derek’s business empire and expose his darkest secrets. But as the stakes grow higher, Rose realizes that her desire for revenge may come at a steep cost. Will she be able to continue her quest for vengeance after discovering an unexpected truth about Derek? Or will she be swallowed by her desire for vengeance? Can she find a way to heal and move on, or will her thirst for revenge forever define her? Will they ever be able to find closure and move on, or is their love forever lost? Will they ever find a happily ever after?

Mia James needs a lifeline—fast. Accused of stealing company funds, she’s on the brink of losing her job when billionaire Adrian Knight offers her an unexpected way out: a contract marriage. Marrying him will clear her reputation, and for Adrian, it means silencing rumors, handling the press on his terms and fulfilling his grandfather's last wishes. It’s strictly business... or so they both say. Their plan seems simple enough: smile for the cameras, keep the story airtight, and definitely don’t fall for each other. But when Mia’s furious ex crashes their first press conference, she's forced to get closer to Adrian than she'd ever imagined. Suddenly, staged kisses feel dangerously real, and “pretending” becomes harder with every look they share. Now, Mia’s balancing a fake marriage, a very real connection with Adrian, and the risk of her entire world unraveling. With secrets on both sides and her heart on the line, can she keep her cool—or will they both get swept up in the game they started? In this rollercoaster of passion, scandal, and deception, Mia and Adrian are about to learn that in love and life, nothing ever goes exactly as planned.

One night of whispered promises in silk sheets was all it took to turn Sophia Mitchell's world upside down. Walking away from her own wedding was supposed to be the hardest part of her year—until she discovers the mysterious silver fox who gave her the most passionate night of her life is none other than Marcus Henderson: ruthless billionaire, corporate legend, and her ex-fiancé's father. Now she's carrying his child. Every touch is forbidden, every kiss a betrayal, but their magnetic pull is impossible to resist. As morning sickness threatens to expose their secret and family tensions reach a breaking point, Sophia must choose between her reputation and her heart. Marcus Henderson built his empire with iron control, but one taste of Sophia has him risking everything—his marriage, his company, and his relationship with his son. When scandal threatens to destroy them both, will he choose his family legacy or fight for a love that was never supposed to exist? Some mistakes are worth making twice...especially when they feel this right.

FIRST BOOK OF MAFIA GODDESS SERIES Athena dela Croix Veilleux, the youngest daughter of Veilleux mafia clan, known for being a loner, calm-tempered woman with a strong personality that can make everyone intimidated by her. She was the most outstanding student in her class, and she has a reputation to protect as a class representative that's why she wasn't interested to have friends to hangout with. Studying hard, practice gun shooting, and to enter the military -- all of these just to please her dad who was actually a French mafia boss. All too well until she met Zachariel Morrison, popularly known as Zach, the transfer student in their class and the idol superstar.

Luxy Galledo is happily engaged to one of the well-known real estate businessmen. It was only an arrangement but she was willing for he has a good reputation. That was what she thought, not until she found out how playboy that man is. One dinner night, a photo of a girl and her fiancé in bed came to her, instead of the man. That made her entertain the handsome waiter flirting with her that night while she was waiting for her date. They got drunk and she even gave herself to the handsome stranger waiter that night. And that’s how everything was ruined, including the reputation that she was maintaining. Soon, she found herself running away and falling in love with her knight in shining armor, Bron. Little does she know, Bron was not just a handsome waiter she met on a one-night stand.

"You have no choice, Amelia. Marry me or lose your life." The mafia boss told me, smirking. I froze. "Wha-at?" I stammered. "You put us in this mess. The only way out is to marry me. I'll pay you off after six months" I fell silent. "Deal?" I nodded, "Yes, I'll marry you." ************* To Amelia Ross, one drunk night with the billionaire CEO, Hunter, was more than enough to shatter her life. To Hunter Chase , the only person who could help him fix his negative reputation was the woman he hated the most. What happens next when he forces her to marry him in order to save his business? Will they draw the line between love and hatred? What happens when Amelia finds out that no matter how fast she runs, she will always find her way back to him—the father of her children? Find out in this dramatic story!

"I hate the effect you have on me" I said softly but I can feel my body betraying me by yearning for his touch. "It doesn't seem like that to me. You want this. You want me" He chuckled softly. I could feel his hands on the small of my back reaching out to caress my bare skin. I shuddered. Just one touch alone and I let my guards down. "Now say the words, Aria" "I want you. I need you" *** On the night of her Luna ceremony, Aria's world unravels when she catches her betrothed, Luca, in a compromising position with her cousin, Indie. Heartbroken yet she desperately clings to the hope that Luca will return to the love he once showed her. Just as she is about to be introduced as Luca's Luna, Alpha Kael bursts into the hall. A beast with a devil’s reputation, he claims Aria as his fated mate. As Luca resolves to fight for her, a fierce rivalry ignites between the two powerful Alphas. Conflicted and confused, Aria must choose between the love she once shared with Luca and an uncertain but dark future with Kael. Amid the tension, Aria harbors hidden secrets—some she knows all too well, and other secrets she is yet to find out. What happens when these secrets start unfolding before their own eyes?

Caius Vannister, despite his reputation as one of the most eligible bachelors of the country, was a one-woman-man kind of guy. He had imposed strict rules upon himself, and that is to be loyal to just one woman. He laid no woman in his bed for years, which is why he knew he was in trouble when he felt the heat and the beast awakened at the sight of the drunk Murphy who one night, accidentally barged on his VIP room. Having tasted the sweet scent and pleasure he didn't know existed, he desperately searched for the lady, who fortunately left her business card, the morning he woke up alone. Realizing that the lady was closely acquainted with his cousin, Casper and his wife, a playful smirk was painted on his lips. "Architect Murphy Jayden…you're mine…” As Murphy tried to shoo him away, he was adamant to claim the lips, the body, and the heart of the lady who, from the start, stole his. Caius vowed to know everything about her to plan his next steps, that his vast connection was put to the test when he found no single information about her, apart from what he knew from Casper. Pondering about it for far too long, he could only utter one thing... "Who are you truly, milady?”