South San Francisco Grand Avenue Library

I knew there was no escaping it. My father’s sins would be my undoing. He was a wicked man, feared and hated by many, and now that he was dead, the weight of his crimes had fallen squarely on me. I didn’t even have the chance to grieve—or to breathe—before his Beta dragged me away from the south, from everything I’d ever known. I was supposed to be their Alpha. That was my birthright. But it didn’t matter. The pack had other plans for me, and being their leader wasn’t one of them. My father’s Beta delivered me to the northern Alphas, the very men who despised my father the most. And that’s when I learned the cruelest truth: they were my mates. But they didn’t want me. Warning: This is a reverse harem mild dark romance filled with intense emotions and themes that are not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. (This is an edited, well-structured version of the First Edition Scarlett) *******

Humiliated by her lying fiancé and seeing that all those people believed that litany is like having your life exposed. Marriage would save her family from chaos, that is the definition. Linna needed to marry Robert to get dowries and the compensation to save her family's business. However, everything that was going well just fell apart. Robert didn't show up at the wedding, I mean, he showed up when his bride was already at the altar. And he said everything he wanted to say and then some. Stepping out of reality. Ten years later they meet again, now Robert needs help. His company is about to go bankrupt due to misconduct and the checks he owes to his clients. He is left with no other option but to propose being a partner in a growing San Francisco middleman firm. Robert knows that what he needs is a marriage, but well, a woman who has already been left at the altar never thinks about getting married again.

Loving Murphy Townsend was a secret Gemma Kirk could never share. Murphy was not just anyone—he was her uncle. She was the cherished rose he nurtured, but he was the forbidden love she could never confess to.

Being Alpha Ace Cassilas' mate was hell for Victoria. As if it weren't enough to keep Victoria as his prisoner and slave, Alpha Ace also betrays Victoria. The night Ace announces his engagement to another girl, Victoria runs away with Ace's twins in her womb. Jared Waltz, the Alpha of the South River Pack, rescued Victoria. He treated her so well that he made her his girlfriend. Victoria thought her hell was over. Until another fact is revealed: she is the descendant of Alpha King Salvatore, the cursed Alpha, and her twins are the target of hunters.

After 4 years, Serin comes back to Marionne City for the grand opening of her first art gallery and studio that is held in Crimson - The Skye Mall & Hotel owned by Jeremy, her former boss. She used to work for him, but she was forced to quit her job when Jeremy began to fall for her. He had no courage to snatch his older brother's happiness after knowing that he also had feelings for Serin. Because of the promise their mom had left Jeremy to keep which was to protect his older brother at all costs, Jeremy chose to walk away from Serin with his unconfessed love for her. Letting her go has brought him empty days and nights of painful regrets. But now that they crossed paths again, Jeremy will take this second chance to turn his unspoken feelings to a fearless confession, "I'm your ex-boss but I'm still your desperate lover."

Years passed after princess Mapula was born, she set on a life's journey a new adventure, moving from her home Boakoena Kingdom in LeSotho to study in Cape Town. She was to discover her powers as the rain queen to harness it to full extent allowing her to transform physically into supreme being as well as connect with the spirit realm. Meanwhile her parents king Lerumo and Queen Mabotle live happily running a prosperous kingdom in which they were loved for their kindness and generosity. Only to find king Lerumo murdered by a contingent of his jealous advisors and aspiring leaders of the opposite factions. He finds his way back as a spirit that only Mapulas gifted daughter could see to seek his revenge as well as to protect his kingdom as it comes under attack. Neighboring the Bakoena were the Batloung, another successful kingdom their crowned prince Thabiso falls in love with Mapula and they are betrothed to later marry and unite their kingdoms with their power and might. While Mapula is in school she befriends a Xhosa girl Kwezilomso daughter of Brian a shady and shrewd businessman. In a cunning move Brian facilitates Mapulas kidnap but he ended up being the one wipes out clean begging for scraps to survive as punishment. Tokelo Mapula's brother falls in love with the princess of Batloung Thabiso's sister. Kwezi falls in love with the adoptive brother of Mapula Lebo, the fun yet temperamental brother. The two wed under drastic circumstances as Brian Kwezi's father was against their union. In their early days they made a friend who become more like a brother to them after eventually helping him save his kingdom, Prince Ntsika of Manzini kingdom in South Africa.

One Lust Dance is a modern Cinderella-type story with an interesting twist that all started with the masquerade ball. It is a romantic comedy with lots of naughty and intimate scenes. The plot revolves around a young, handsome billionaire named Edward who meets a mysterious, masked woman at a ball. Edward and the mysterious masked woman are locked in the cellar, and in order to keep themselves warm, they drink the wine and get drunk. The burning passion of lust tainted her innocence as she ventured into a world of desires and submissiveness. Edward wasn't able to see who she was because she was wearing the mask the entire time; all he could remember were her physical features and the passionate night they spent together. Edward searches the whole province of San Lorenzo to find her. He dated all the lovely women who matched her physical appearance in hopes of finding her. Little did he know that the one he'd been looking for was just in front of him.

In the sultry shadows of Los Angeles, where power cuts like a knife and secrets shine like jewels, Valentine Hearts captivates the elite with her haunting songs. She is a mesmerizing beauty, enchanting everyone at the Diamond Club, drawing them into her magical world. Among her admirers is Don Arnulfo Vegas, a mafia billionaire with control over all of Los Angeles. His icy stare hides deep secrets, and he is irresistibly drawn to Valentine. Their first meeting sizzles with tension when he sends her a single red rose—beautiful but filled with danger. Valentine knows his playboy reputation and feels the weight of his growing obsession. In a desperate act, Arnulfo kidnaps her, wanting to claim her heart and soul. Their love blooms in secret places, a fresh breath in a smoky world. He shares his struggles, and she reveals her dreams. He is a storm, while she is the calm he desperately needs. Together, they dance on the edge of danger, a fragile light in darkness. But dark clouds gather. Arnulfo’s past is filled with betrayal, and Victoria Giupere, his fierce partner’s daughter, is determined to win him back. Ruthless and cunning, she represents everything Valentine fears. Will Valentine’s love conquer the chaos, or will Victoria’s ambition drive a wedge between them? Can their bond break through his cold heart, or are they doomed to heartbreak in this dangerous game of desire?

Lisa Kane, the only surviving member of the Lycan wolf pack has one more day left to live on Earth. Being fed up with how the council had affected her life, she decides to take her revenge on the council having decided she would not be killed when her time was up. She meets Jonas Blackwater, an estranged member of the council, who holds their ideology with the same contempt as she does. Together, they become a formidable duo. Jonas gets arrested by the prime Alpha on Earth, Kayden, who brings Lisa into the house of the council on Jonas' insistence to live amongst them. Lisa's plans take a drastic change when she becomes marked by the Grand Alpha as his mate. She then finds herself with two options: Accepting her mate's offer of being his Luna or destroying the council as well as the man with who she had fallen in love.

Liliana Xhyrinn Costas is a normal rich teenager that lives in a grand mansion with her dad and three brothers. Because of her savage nature and rude approach towards boys, she was kicked out of their mansion and was forced to live in a share house with other people she doesn't know. Upon the sudden changes in her used to be a luxurious life, she met a wolf-like boy who got attached to her. How will she handle a boy who's like a storm in her life? Will this be a new love or a new pain for her? Cover art made by: Crownedwalker (deviantart)