Scared Vs Scarred

Seeking that special had never been an issue for Emma Graham,the problem was keeping them. A striving beautiful woman finds it hard to commit fully. In truth,she just couldn't seem to find a man that would make her less scared of commitment. A run in with a billionaire who happened to be her boss, Drake Peterson, changed everything. It was love at first sight, and despite her doubts, she just couldn't resist him. But when two people couldn't be any more different, then the love may not be, especially when it unapproved from the start. Few years after the divorce, Emma had finally begun to mend her broken heart when Drake Peterson runs into her. Will she give him a second chance? Or has she moved on to another? Forgiveness is all she could offer, but Drake is ready to do anything to get his love back, even if it meant blackmailing her into it.

Aiden Grey is a 10 year old boy who lives in the orphanage. His parents were abusive and get arrested for child abuse and he was sent to the orphanage at the age of 8. He was very shy and introvert and got scared easily so none of the couple's wanted to adopt him. Even the kids at the orphanage bullied him. Dylan Hunt is a 12 year old boy who lives with his billionaire parents. He is the only son and his parents love him a lot and can do anything for him. He asks for a little brother whom he can order around and do all his work, his personal server boy. His parents adopt Aiden and he is happy on finally getting a loving family but he did not expect to be the server boy for his brother. *** This book contains mentions of abuse and topics which can be offensive to some. Nothing was intentional and is only written with respect to the requirements of the characters and the plot ***

Sera Nerva is a rare female Alpha determined to prove her abilities and strengthen her pack to defend against its enemies. She is determined to remain mate-less and protect her pack and family. Her bitter experiences with her previous mate killed her parents and brother and almost destroyed her pack. Draco Macer is a scarred and jaded Alpha, feared and respected by all. He rose through to power as Alpha on the blood of countless wolves. He is certain that he would remain mate-less because of a grave mistake of his past, in which his mate lost her life. A twist of fate brings these two together as second-chance mates, and they forge a strong bond- the rare double-alpha mating. Sera is determined to run from this bond to protect her pack and family, but Draco insists on holding on to this second chance at love. What happens when the consequences of the mating persist? Will Sera take the leap of fate and decide to give this second chance mating a chance? What happens when various obstacles come between their love and old enemies try to destroy their bond? Find out in this compelling story of second chances!

Riya Lance was born into power but never freedom. Daughter of a ruthless hotel tycoon and heir to a fading fashion empire, her life was nothing but a cage wrapped in gold. That cage shattered the night she stood before all and declared her divorce, blowing apart the merger that bound her family to the feared Moreau dynasty. She was betrayed, ambushed, and thrown into the sea. She should have died. Instead, she survived; scarred, with broken memories and a burning need for revenge. With new allies in the shadows, Riya rose again, building herself into a ghost powerful enough to strike back. But the deeper she digs, the darker the truth becomes. The Moreaus were only pawns. The true mastermind is the Don; an unseen hand tied to her near death experience, her father’s sins, and the only man she ever trusted: Mateo Rutherfurd. Once her guide. Now her rival. As empires crumble and buried secrets rise, Riya must choose; between love and vengeance, blood and freedom. Because reclaiming her legacy will cost her everything… and survival may demand an unbelievable sacrifice.

Zaria Blackwood’s life was already shattered—her father ruined, her future stolen, and her heart scarred by betrayal. But nothing could have prepared her for the moment she stepped into Vane Estate… and into the orbit of Lucien Wolfe, the enigmatic, dangerous man who had destroyed her family. Marked by him in a moment of uncontrollable instinct, Zaria discovers a bond that’s more than physical—it’s psychic, primal, and terrifyingly powerful. Her senses sharpen, her strength surges, and a force she can’t control pulses through her veins. As shadows of the past awaken and a mysterious council watches from the darkness, Zaria must navigate a world of ancient curses, supernatural secrets, and deadly rivals—all while wrestling with the magnetic, forbidden pull of the man who both terrifies and fascinates her. In a house full of secrets, a forest alive with danger, and a bond that won’t let go, Zaria will learn that love and survival come at a price… and that some marks cannot be undone. 💀 Danger. Desire. Destiny. Will Zaria survive the shadows—and the man who claims her soul?

Sonia Martinez, 20, has eyes that have seen too much and a heart armored by a childhood scarred by domestic warfare. Screams, slammed doors, and broken promises defined her early years, teaching her that love is a dangerous illusion. Emotional walls weren't a choice—they were survival. While others dreamed of romance, Sonia became a fortress, determined never to fall victim to heartbreak. Then comes Alex Rodriguez—charming, persistent, and exactly the kind of man she’s sworn to avoid. Their first meeting crackles with tension; the second ignites a chemistry too intense to ignore. But Sonia is no easy conquest. To her, relationships are emotional landmines, and she’s not about to let her guard down. Yet Alex isn’t easily shaken. With a shadowed past and secrets of his own, he’s determined to prove that not all love stories end in pain. As danger looms and old wounds resurface, Sonia faces a pivotal choice: cling to the safety of her walls or risk everything for a chance at healing. Their story isn’t just about falling in love—it’s about surviving it.

"I thought I told you to call me Kol?" "It's my mouth. I can do whatever I want." "...and your mouth will put you in trouble." Victoria Trisha has had life deal her a terrible hand. She has loved and lost but when she comes up with a ground breaking idea, she has no one to turn to. She's been scarred by those she once trusted and she will not repeat her mistakes. Nicholas Drey is one man who almost has the world at the tip of his finger. Only one thing, one woman can give him what he's looking for, what he needs. Fate pulls these two together when Victoria applies for a job at Nicholas’ company. They're both sworn off office romance but the universe has other plans to throw their perfectly planned worlds off kilter. Will they allow these feelings take hold or will the echoes of their past pull them apart? Dare to find out in this amazing, unusual story that will leave you questioning everything you've ever thought true.

‼️‼️Erotica, SUITABLE FOR 18+ Cassia Vale’s marriage is crumbling. After the birth of their daughter, her husband barely looks at her since she's plus sized. His distance feeds her insecurities, leaving her starved for touch. When he can't attend the romantic getaway she planned, Cassia refuses to waste it. She goes with her best friend instead, only to stumble into an underground VR club where fantasies come alive. There, she meets Kael, a scarred stranger who takes her body apart in ways she never dreamed possible. She leaves him behind, believing it’s over and it was just a one time affair. But when she returns home, Kael is waiting. He isn’t just anyone. He is her husband’s estranged billionaire half-brother who has come to take half of the estate left behind by their mother. Cassia is trapped between the safe emptiness of her marriage and the ruinous fire of a man who has vowed to take everything…and makes her legs shake.

Alex Heart was never meant to be seen… at least, not like this. Scarred, betrayed, and stripped of her title, the former Masked Warrior of the East is thrust into the cruel spotlight when her own fiancé tears off her mask in front of the entire realm. Rejected, humiliated, and falsely accused of the fire that killed her parents, Alex walks away with nothing but her pride and pain intact. But fate isn’t done with her yet. When she collapses on the cold steps of the Lycan King’s estate, it’s not death that meets her, it’s Adrian Frost. Powerful, mysterious, and utterly captivating. Where others see her scars, Adrian sees a survivor. And he’s not letting her disappear. Drawn into a web of political intrigue, bloodlines, and betrayal, Alex must confront not just her past, but the parts of herself she buried long ago. And as the bond between her and Adrian deepens, so does the danger. In a world where loyalty can’t be trusted and love is a dangerous game, will Alex risk opening her heart again... or let it harden for good?

Ahrina Tantiana Regalia is a teenage girl living a normal life with her mother. A loving, kindhearted, and friendly girl who always fights for what she knows is right, though she is impulsive and doesn't know how to make decisions wisely. She is a dreamer by nature and always driven by her curiosity. And she can't live without her mother. Her life with her mother was peaceful, not until unidentified smoke-like beings began disturbing her every other night. Scared about the continuous accidents, her mom brought her to Schiz Academy, a school for teenage magicians of different races. And as Ahrina continous her life in such a strange world, everything messed up, especially her rare eye color that will make their country more devastated. How can a stranger to the Magic World survive all the wars she has to experience? Can Ahrina still fight for what she thinks is right? Or will she give up everything to become the successor of evil?