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A man fades away, but not before ensuring his legacy is passed on. A boy becomes a man, and starts to awaken to his destiny. A monster lurks among men, and thus becomes more than what he is. A young woman comes to terms with her future, then works to protect the future of others. And all of this comes about from the edge of a blade, as a hero is not born, but rather made.

Bryony Adams is destined to be murdered, but fortunately Fate has terrible marksmanship. In order to survive, she must run as far and as fast as she can. After arriving in Seattle, Bryony befriends a tortured musician, a market fish-thrower, and a starry-eyed hero who is secretly a serial killer bent on fulfilling Bryony’s dark destiny. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Alpha Ayr is heading towards a contract marriage. Safe and easy. So why is the Goddess taunting him with a mate-bond to a murderous outcast? Even worse, she is his fiancés sister, but she is all he can think about. Ayr knows she could be playing for survival, using their inescapable desire for her own benefit. Using his duty and honour as a shield against his feelings can only hold out for so long. However, the truth can be a weapon in the wrong hands. Cassie may be unlovable, but Ayr's choices could easily prove unforgivable.

An artefact made from ancient werewolf blood to shield the Werewolves from the power of the blood moon that makes them feral and bloodlust, was stolen and the last place it was seen or felt is the farthest place to where It belonged. In a hunt for the artefact the two most powerful Alphas came across their mate, who happened to be the younger sister of the suspected thief. Crossed between taking revenge on the whole family and claiming their mate as theirs, they seek to uncover the truth about the missing halo, the older sister and why the blood moon doesn't seem so powerful whenever their mate is around their pack.

He was a well known race car driver. Popular with the women and knew his way around the track and bed. She was his sister’s best friend. When Ricky Andonite gets in a terrible on track accident and needs help while he recovers. Will Shelby Cage step in and be his hero or will she walk away and into the arms of his rival Logan Valentine. This book is now going to be a series

Chastity Van Dyke has found her role in life. She’s going to become a nun. Despite the shock and disgust from her family, Chastity is forging ahead with her plan. Nothing is going to stop her – will it? Because of inconvenient circumstances, Julian Beaumont has to enlist the woman he hates the most to help him schmooze Italian businessmen. Of course, Chastity demands compensation – not for herself but for a small convent in Boston. After agreeing to make a sizable donation to the convent, Chastity helps him. Then it happened. His heart betrayed his better sense. Now, Julian has feelings for the Devil’s spawn. When he tries to express them, Chastity runs away. He knows she has a secret. And whatever that secret is it’s keeping them apart. Once he discovers it, it doesn’t deter him for long. Julian won’t rest until Chastity is his despite what his little harpy has planned for her life. “You’re not tired. You’re leaving because you’re uncomfortable with having a good time with me.” “What? I am not.” “You are to.” Julian let go of her arm. “I never figured you for a coward.” “I am not a coward.” “Then why do you keep running from me?” he asked seriously. “I’m not running from anything. I’m tired.” “Right. Chastity, I’ve decided not to stop.” She didn’t like the determined look in his eyes. “Not to stop what?” “Pursuing you. By the time I get finished with you, you’re not going to be a nun no more than I am.” Ire flared and before she knew it, she whacked Julian on the cheek as hard as she could. Chastity stormed off in a hurry.

MATED is book #2 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA’S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews.

“I couldn’t stop reading.”

--Reader review (My True Mate)

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When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn’t long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is.

But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart.

In MATED, Winter and her crush embark on a dangerous quest to retrieve the magic relic and save their friends their school.

Yet they have no idea of the fate awaiting them—or what they will need to do for each other to survive.

Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love!

Future books in the series are also available.

"The story was very well written and was unique as compared to other shifter stories.”

--Reader review (The Alpha’s Mate)

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“Excellent from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.”

--Reader review (My True Mate)

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In a world of werewolf clans divided by fierce loyalties and blood feuds, an ancient artifact known as The Crown holds the promise of ultimate power. Whispers of the prophecy drive packs into chaos, each vying to place their leader on the throne. As betrayals deepen and alliances shift, the fate of the werewolf world lies in the hands of an unlikely hero—one who must rise above their doubts to reshape the destiny of their kind.

In a world torn by ancient enmity between werewolves and vampires, the prophecy of two star-crossed lovers unfolds. Adrian, a werewolf, and Seraphina, a vampire, discover an illicit connection that mirrors a love story from a million years ago. As they navigate the treacherous path of forbidden love, a child born of their union becomes the key to a prophecy, destined to be a powerful and feared ruler. Faced with the impending chaos, Adrian sacrifices their love to protect Seraphina and their child, sparking a cataclysmic war. In the aftermath, their resilient love defies destiny, bringing about an uneasy peace and a new era where boundaries blur, and hope reigns. Amidst this fragile peace, whispers emerge of a forgotten prophecy that could either unite or destroy both worlds. Will Adrian and Seraphina's enduring bond withstand the weight of ancient destinies, or will their love become the catalyst for a darkness neither realm can escape?

Si **Luna Reyes** ay isang 18-anyos na estudyante sa kolehiyo mula sa probinsya na nabuntis ng **Alexander "Alex" Montemayor**, anak ng isang bilyonaryo. Nang malaman ng ama ni Alex, si **Ricardo Montemayor**, ang pagbubuntis, inalok niya si Luna ng malaking halaga ng pera kapalit ng paglayo sa buhay ni Alex. Dahil sa takot sa kapangyarihan ni Ricardo, pumayag si Luna at lumipat sa Maynila upang buhayin ang kanyang anak na si **Mateo**. Pagkalipas ng labing-dalawang taon, namatay si Ricardo at sa pagbabasa ng testamento, lumabas ang isang probisyon na ang yaman ng Montemayor ay mapupunta lamang sa anak o apo. Nagkaroon ng duda si Alex tungkol sa pagkakaroon ng anak niya kay Luna. Kasama ang pulis na kaibigan, si **Miguel Santiago**, sinimulan niyang imbestigahan ang nakaraan. Nagkita muli sina Alex at Luna sa isang event, at sa kanilang pag-uusap, inamin ni Luna na si Mateo ang kanilang anak. Habang lumalapit si Alex kay Mateo, naging mapanganib ang sitwasyon dahil kay **Sofia Aguilar**, ang magiging asawa ni Alex na hindi makapagkaanak at nagpasya na patayin si Mateo upang mapanatili ang kanyang kapangyarihan sa pamilya Montemayor. Nakipag-ugnayan si Luna kay Miguel upang mapanatili ang kaligtasan ni Mateo. Nang maganap ang mga insidente ng pag-atake kay Mateo, nahuli si Sofia at ang kanyang kasabwat, si **Carmen Morales**. Sa kabila ng lahat ng nangyari, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon sina Luna at Alex na magbuo muli ng kanilang pamilya. Ang nobela ay nagwakas sa isang simpleng kasal na puno ng pagmamahal at pag-asa, na simbolo ng bagong simula para sa kanilang pamilya.