Rocks D. Xebec Bounty

I was the top bounty thief in the organization. The best they had. After turning in my final score, I announced on the spot that I was done for good. Then, I stood in my studio, blending paint. A single photograph was pinned to the wall before me. Black Viper filled the doorway, the light behind him casting his face in shadow. "What's it like," he asked quietly, "pretending to be an artist?" He stepped further inside. "Does paint smell better than blood?" I placed the palette knife down and wiped my hands slowly. "I'm done. I walked away." "Old Fox didn't approve of it." "That's not my concern." Black Viper crossed the room and tapped the old photograph on the wall. "Are you certain?" I did not want to look. I told myself not to. However, my gaze shifted anyway. A young boy stared back from the photo. "The blind kid?" I had spent ten years searching for him. "Where is he?" I moved toward the wall, reaching to rip the picture down. "One last job," Black Viper said, pressing his palm against the photo. My hand stopped in midair. "What's the target?" "The final lot at next month's auction that the Gilbert Group will be holding. "It's called Mermaid's Tear."

When Rielle Morven is betrayed by her boyfriend and sold at an illegal werewolf auction to pay off his debts, she expects her life is over. But the male who buys her for five million dollars isn't a werewolf alpha — he's something far more dangerous. Caspian Valdyr is a lycan king with a reputation for violence and a hunger for control. He doesn't just want Rielle's body — he wants to claim her soul through an unbreakable mate bond that will tie them together forever. But Rielle carries a secret in her blood that makes her worth more than gold to the wrong people. When a fifty-million-dollar bounty is placed on her head, Caspian must decide: return her to the monsters who want to breed her like livestock, or go to war to keep what he's claimed as his. In a world where power is everything and mercy is weakness, Rielle discovers that being owned by a beast might be her only path to freedom. But freedom comes with a price — and Caspian's claiming bite will mark her as his for eternity. One auction. One bite. One bond that will either save them both or destroy everything. A fast-paced, high-heat dark romance featuring an obsessive anti-hero, a heroine discovering her hidden power, explosive chemistry, and absolutely no holding back.

This book is authored by Mary D. Sant. "What things are not under your control tonight?" I gave my best smile, leaning against the wall. He came closer with a dark and hungry expression, so close, his hands reached for my face, and he pressed his body against mine. His mouth took mine eagerly, a little rudely. His tongue left me breathless. “If you don't go with me, I'll fuck you right here.” He whispered. __________________________ Katherine kept her virginity for years even after she turned 18. But one day, she met an extremely sexual man Nathan Ryan in the club. He had the most seductive blue eyes she has ever seen, a well-defined chin, almost golden blonde hair, full lips, perfectly drawn, and the most amazing smile, with perfect teeth and those damn dimples. Incredibly sexy. She and he had a beautiful and hot one-night stand... Katherine thought she might not meet the man again. But fate has another plan Katherine is about to take on the job of assistant to a billionaire who owns one of the biggest companies in the country and is known to be a conquering, authoritative and completely irresistible man. He is Nathan Ryan! Will Kate be able to resist the charms of this attractive, powerful and seductive man? Read to know a relationship torn between anger and the uncontrollable desire for pleasure. Warning: R18+, Only for mature readers.

"My professor gave me my first D. Now my next assignment is due...in nine months. You know when you meet your new professor, and he ends up being the same man you had a one-night stand with three months ago? Okay, maybe not. Let me explain. I hadn’t intended to sleep with my professor. I might be known as the impulsive, prankster daughter in my family, but I’m not insane. I just wanted to have some fun in Ireland at my sister’s wedding, and maybe lose my virginity, too. When I met Lochlann Gallagher at a pub one night, I couldn’t resist him. He was hot, Irish, and entirely set on seducing me. One unforgettable night under the sheets with him, and my V-card went up in smoke. Well, that night had one itty bitty consequence because Lochlann totally made my eggo preggo. And if this story isn’t crazy enough, Lochlann is not just my baby daddy: he’s now my professor and my advisor for grad school. Somehow we have to figure out a way not to reveal this rapidly gestating secret while resisting the explosive attraction between us. Except there’s just one more complication to this story: I think I’m totally falling for my baby daddy. Oopsie daisy."

The stench of silver dust filled the air, and every breath seared my lungs. My broken body lay twisted among the jagged rocks of the abandoned silver mine, where even the strongest werewolf would feel their strength waning. Beside me, my mate’s first love, Sophia, whimpered softly. A shallow scrape marked her knee. The tunnel was collapsing. Only two people could pass through the exit at a time. Lucas did not hesitate to scoop Sophia in his arms and abandon me. His golden eyes, once filled with unwavering loyalty toward me, now burned with something colder—indifference. I reached out, my fingers trembling as they grasped the hem of his clothing. My voice was hoarse with despair. "Lucas… please… don't leave me here." “I am your mate. I’m carrying your pups.” He glanced at me with a clenched jaw and broke free, shoving me back onto the silver-laced ground. Agony burned through my veins, consuming my soul like fire. “Are you serious, Ava?! After pushing Sophia into this damn abyss and getting her injured, you still dare to compare with her.” “You know what?! You deserve to be left here and reflect on your mistakes!” With that, he vanished into the light, and the tunnel collapsed behind him. His words cut deeper than silver ever could, and the last thing I heard before darkness swallowed me was the sound of their retreating footsteps.

After I married Riccardo, the Don of the Moretti family, he paraded a string of mistresses in front of me. He never gave me a second glance. But on our tenth anniversary—right after my father’s death—he suddenly promised me half of his empire. The catch? In return, he planned to seize control of all my family’s arms-dealing routes. That pissed off his favorite mistress. She cornered him on his yacht, demanding he take his words back. Then she fell overboard and died. An “accident.” After she died, Riccardo went insane. He took it all out on me. He tied me to the back of his yacht. He dragged me through the sea, a human anchor, until the rocks shattered my legs, crippling me for life. I became the family’s shame. Then, as I lay helpless, he finished the job with poison. Then I opened my eyes. I was back on the day Angelo Marino—the head of our rival family—proposed to me. In my last life, my family forced me to say no. He came for me, a one-man army. He killed Riccardo, but died in the process. This time, I looked at his kind face and nodded. Yes. But as we embraced, Riccardo appeared. He ripped me from Angelo's arms and claimed me as his own. That’s when I realized the cruelest joke of all. My monster was back, too.

"Sign these divorce papers. You will be compensated well" Theo spoke coldly as if it's a business transaction. Nina's heart shattered into a million pieces, which he didn't care about. He left as soon as he is done and expected her to sign. Nina loves her husband of two years dearly, only for him to give her the divorce papers in the end. Their marriage was on rocks from the beginning. She became a victim of the mistakes she didn't do, but he never believed her. Heartbroken, she left his house and got into an accident. But neither her husband, nor her parents came to visit her in the hospital. To add fuel to her already burning heart, Nina watches her husband escorting his ex into the hospital because she sprained her ankle. That's when she decided to live for herself and not degrade her anymore. After that, she grew in her career and started shining brightly. Theo started to change and he started to pursue her, especially after they had a wild night together. But Nina is not ready to forgive him. She wants to move on and forget about his existence. She starts dating her friend, only to find out that she is pregnant with Theo's baby. Will she forgive Theo for her baby? Can Theo gain her trust back? Will his manipulative ex let them be get together?

Emma is a young journalist who has just returned to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest after a failed stint in the big city. She's looking for a fresh start and a new story to sink her teeth into. But when a series of gruesome murders rocks the small town, Emma finds herself drawn into a world of paranormal romance and danger. As she investigates the murders, Emma meets Lukas, a mysterious and brooding wolf shifter with a troubled past. Despite her initial reservations, Emma is drawn to Lukas and the world of the shifter community. But as she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that Lukas is not only a suspect but also harboring secrets of his own. As the investigation intensifies and the danger grows, Emma and Lukas must work together to uncover the true killer and clear Lukas's name. Along the way, they navigate the treacherous political landscape of the shifter community and confront their own demons and pasts. With the help of a rogue pack of wolf shifters, Emma and Lukas unravel a web of lies and deceit that threaten to tear apart the shifter world and destroy everything they hold dear. But as the stakes grow higher and the danger becomes more intense, Emma and Lukas must confront their own feelings for each other and decide whether they're willing to risk everything for love. Set against the backdrop of the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest and the historic cities of Europe, Moonlit Shadows is a thrilling werewolf romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

The once-glorious empire is in ruins, its capital buried beneath ash, following a bloody uprising. A competent scavenger who has been hardened by grief, Zara endures in the broken world, plagued by memories of the empire's devastation, particularly the ruthless purge that claimed her family's lives. She discovers a secret amid the rubble: a wounded man named Kael who says he is the final heir to the crumbling empire. Zara reluctantly consents to assist him, viewing his survival as a way to make amends. But Kael isn't interested in bringing back the empire he was born into. Rather, he is dangerously knowledgeable about a weapon that could upset the delicate balance of power in the world. An unforeseen attachment forms between Zara and Kael, complicating their objective as they create an uneasy alliance to traverse the lethal world of bounty hunters, imperial loyalists, and rebels. Zara is compelled to face her own troubled past—including the potential that her long-lost brother is still alive and fighting for one of the factions—as they delve deeper into the empire's hidden secrets. After the rebels kidnap Kael and torture him to find the weapon, Zara must decide whether to risk everything to save him or let him perish. Zara and Kael are pushed to the limit by their increasing love and the burden of their common past as they work against the clock to destroy the weapon and keep it out of the wrong hands. Will the fires of their decisions consume them or will they find salvation in a world of ashes?

Memiliki wajah cantik tidak selalu membuat wanita bahagia, Revina Sanchez adalah salah satunya. Dia memiliki rambut merah menyala, bermata hijau langka dan otak yang cemerlang. Sayangnya, kecantikan membuat kepandaiannya diragukan. Dia dianggap wanita bodoh yang mengandalkan wajahnya untuk mendapatkan keinginannya, termasuk nilai akademis. Lelah dengan tuduhan tersebut, dia mengecat rambutnya menjadi hitam legam dan merubah warna matanya menjadi amber, wajah cantiknya disembunyikan dengan kaca mata besar dan memakai pakaian satu ukuran lebih besar dari ukuran tubuhnya. Dia juga mengganti namanya menjadi Sara demi keselamatan yang mengancam jiwanya.  Berkat kepandaian yang dimiliki, Sara berhasil diterima kerja di perusahaan D. R. T. Corp, di sana dia jatuh cinta dengan Theodor Rodriguez, pemilik perusahaan tersebut. Sayangnya, pria itu sudah dijodohkan dengan Revina Sanchez yang adalah dirinya sendiri hingga akhirnya mereka terpaksa bertunangan. Cinta Sara bersambut, Theodor ternyata mencintainya juga. Pria itu dengan terang-terangan menolak Revina Sanchez dan merendahkannya seperti kebanyakan orang. Sadar jika Theodor lebih mencintai karakter yang dia buat, membuat Revina ingin membunuh karakter Sara, menjauhkan Sara dari tunangannya dan kembali menjadi dirinya sendiri. Namun semakin Sara menjauh, Theodor semakin membenci Revina. Revina terjebak dalam karakter yang dia buat dan terancam kehilangan tunangannya karena Sara.