Stolen Moments Catharina Maura

Artemis is an independent sexy, powerful, 24-Year-Old who's hidden her true identity from the outside world. On the night of her birthday the Gods send her off in race to find the right Alpha that could rule and help her save the underworld and her from the hands of Hades. Her heart was stolen by one she never thought would see again. But being part wolf does she too have a mate, or was she left mate-less by her own mother so that she may seal her own fate? All eyes are on her, including the Gods, who will she choose? Let the games begin in the first book, "The Alpha of Alpha's".

Dans une suite luxueuse d’un hôtel cinq étoiles, des draps de satin glissent sous une main délicate. Une femme, escortée pour une nuit d’exception, se prépare à vivre des moments de plaisir intense et éphémère. Les lumières tamisées caressent sa peau, et un parfum enivrant emplit l’air. À l’autre bout de la pièce, un homme l’attend, le regard brûlant de promesses. Au cœur du plaisir, chaque instant est une exploration des sens, où l’interdit devient tentation. Gabriel un homme au regard perçant, PDG de "Montana Entreprise", fait entré Rose dans un univers où le danger et la tentions se côtoient. Après cette nuit entre Gabriel et Rose, tout bascule. Gabriel tombe amoureux. Le lendemain, Gabriel eut le plaisir de se faire inviter à un mariage dont il ignorait les mariés. Lors de la cérémonie du mariage, il se rend compte que la mariée était Rose, l'escorte de sa précédente nuit. Inondé par le choc, et surpris par l'événement, Gabriel se pose milles questions.. Comment cela était-il possible ? _Comment une escorte pouvait-elle bénéficier d'un mariage aussi luxueux après avoir reçu un client la veille ? _ Et pourquoi était-elle obligée de travailler en tant qu'escorte, alors qu'elle devait se marier le lendemain...?

I joined the Order of Valhalla Bridge because it was simple; they get the jobs; they send you your assignment, and once completed you get paid. That's exactly how this assignment was supposed to go. Just somewhere along the way, the web became so tangled. One slip messed up everything, now my target has turned into the hunter, intent on making me his prey. Determined to take what he thinks is his. Why would he think I was his Bride? They ordered my team to track him down, recover what was stolen, and kill him. Yet I reacted to his touch. If The Order found out, I would be dishonored. Now I am stuck between a possessive Alpha obsessed with a new toy, a vampire who thinks me his bride and a Berserker intent on winning me. What could possibly go wrong?

"I'm wanted, Kimberly. Wanted by the Mafia..." Those were my father’s final words before he died in my arms. Moments later, I saw those legs step out of the shadows, marking the beginning of my nightmare. Leonardo Fiore, a cold Mafia Don,who is determined to use Kimberly as a tool in his game for power. His world is cruel and his words are like ice. "There's no love here, Kimberly,” he whispered. It's not part of the deal.” But Kimberly isn't one to accept whatever fate brings, without a fight. “If your love is not part of the deal, I'll make it mine to claim” she declared, feisty, crashing her lips onto his. As tension arises, Kimberly must decide : will she melt Leonardo's icy heart or lose herself trying to survive in his dangerous world?

Hazel stared at his back and choked on her tears, “Zeus! You owe me an explanation” she shouted loudly behind him. Zeus turned his head and smirked hard “What explanation? Hazel creased her brows “Really? Should I call our family and inform them that I caught you having sex with a slut, on our wedding night?? Zeus laughed loudly “ I dare you, Hazel. You agreed to the marriage so bear with it!! He walked out of the garden. ************ Zeus and Hazel who were childhood friends got into an arranged marriage set up by their families. However, Zeus was not ready to commit to a serious relationship as he was known as a playboy. On the other hand, Hazel was excited as she finally married her childhood sweetheart. Zeus’s ill-treatment against his wife and favoring his mistress over her led to a lot of disheartening moments for them. What would happen if Zeus found out about the true identity of his mistress and the secrets in his family? Will Zeus and Hazel have a second chance together despite all the heartbreaking moments?

The story you are about to read is inspired by a true story and refers to a time span of three years. During this time, various events take place. Love. Intrigue. Folly. Trips. Hopes. Vicissitudes. A love triangle will put a girl disputed between two important but profoundly different men at the center of attention. A princess. A commander. A sailor. A ship. Between one port to another, from one route to another, in an endless journey between sea and land , in different geographic locations around the world will happen à the unthinkable - in which the main protagonists of the story - it will help in moments of difficulty - but at the same time they will hate each other - struggling to re - establish their bonds and their role. At the seaside, life is different. You don't live by the hour but by the moment. We live by the currents, we adjust to the tides and follow the course of the sun. Cit. (Sandy Gingras) I want the sea to touch me, make me breathe the world and its whys, give me an eternal instant, which I will carry with me as an indelible memory. The sea is the mystery in which I immerse myself to rediscover my life. The sea. Cit. (Stephen Littleword) You can't be unhappy when you have this: the smell of the sea, the sand under your fingers, the air, the wind. Cit. (Irène Némirovsky) When love is true and sincere, it climbs over the mountains, the vastness of the sky and the sea. No human experience is greater than its strength. Cit.(Romano Battaglia)

Parfois, il y a des moments qui nous marquent à vie mais il y en aussi qui nous détruisent. Il a tout perdu, en une seule soirée tout a basculé. Sa vie a été réduit en mille morceaux, et en quelques secondes seulement. Il avait tout pour être heureux, une famille incroyable, mais voilà que le cauchemar s'est abattu sur lui. Le beau brun, est désormais tout seul, il n'y a que ces démons qui lui tiennent compagnie. Les cris stridents, les appels au secours de cette soirée, tournent en boucle dans son esprit. Jour et nuit. Plus les jours passent, plus il tombe et se noie dans l'obscurité. Il veut en finir, il veut les rejoindre pour de bon. Mais une partie de son passé va revenir. Après son départ brutal, il y a quelques années, son ancienne meilleure amie va revenir à Chicago. Elle aussi a complètement changé. De joyeuse à triste, de forte à fragile, voilà ce qu'elle est devenue. Ce n'est plus du tout la même. Deux âmes complètement brisées, voilà ce qu'ils sont. Ils vont tout faire pour cacher leur passé, leur histoire. Mais un beau jour, tout finira par éclater et grâce à ça, ils vont enfin essayer de se reconstruire, main dans la main. " Et dans mes failles les plus profondes, Alexis a réussi à ajouter de l'amour, de l'affection. Elle a réussi à ajouter sa putain de lumière."

Tilla is a witch, who enjoys the simplicity and seclusion that comes with life in a rural village. Little known about her background prior to her appearance in a small country province of Antheon, Tilla is all too content to pass her days caring for the minor needs and ailments of its occupants. Until, one day her peaceful life is stolen from her by the outbreak of war with the neighboring kingdom, Vinhalla. The fighting instigated by a powerful and callous sorceress from the rival kingdom, Tilla is left with little choice but to flee or risk being embroiled in a mystical war of epic proportions. Her life uprooted and destiny uncertain, Tilla enlists the aid of the gruff and handsome werewolf, Luther Bane. The two, discovering trust and even a spark of passion in one another as they struggle to evade the Hunters, monsters, and the likes of kin who seek to harm them. Will their alliance be enough to elude the secrets of their pasts? Or will they find themselves ensnared in a conflict much greater than themselves?

Alex Carter has spent his life struggling to make ends meet, haunted by the unsolved murder of his parents. At 23, he finally lands a job as a flight attendant, hoping to leave his painful past behind and build a better future. But everything changes when he meets Captain Damien Russo—the most sought-after pilot in the country. Towering at seven feet tall, dangerously handsome, and impossibly charismatic, Damien is a man of mystery, admired by passengers and feared by those who know his true nature. What starts as stolen glances and secret rendezvous in airport hotels soon turns into a passionate affair. But Damien refuses to come out, keeping their relationship hidden. Alex tries to ignore the red flags—the late-night disappearances, the cryptic phone calls, the way powerful men seem to bow at Damien’s feet. Then the truth crashes down like a storm. Damien Russo isn’t just a pilot; he’s the heir to one of the most powerful drug cartels in the world, using his position to smuggle contraband across borders. And worse—his family may have played a role in the death of Alex’s parents. Torn between love and revenge, Alex is thrust into a world of luxury, deception, and deadly secrets. As rival gangs close in and the FBI tightens its grip, he must make an impossible choice: betray the man who stole his heart or risk everything for a love that was never meant to survive. One thing is certain—no one walks away from the mafia unscathed.

“Tell me to stop, Adaline," I whisper. "Fuck me, Michael. Please... I need you..." Fuck me... When I sink into her, I lose the ability to think. . . . Adaline Daniels is a spoilt young girl born into one of the prominent family in LA. Michael is a man who was trained as child soldier, meant to follow orders and kill. Although he's trying to legalize his business, he cannot avoid the one request his partner had made before her assassination. For her daughter to be protected. After years of having someone else do this job, Michael crosses paths with Adaline and discovers that she's the daughter of his partner which he's meant to protect. Now, there's no turning back. Michael wants Adaline for himself, and there's nothing that can stop him from having her. Their relationship is messy, partly because of the secrets Michael keeps from Adaline, and partly because of how much Michael and Adaline disagrees. But what happens when the enemies close in and ruin Michael's found happiness? Will he continue to be the level headed good man for his Adaline or will darkness consume him? What will Adaline do when this loss rocks her life to the core? Read to find out more!! There's age gap, dark themes, light heartedness, a sassy but focused female lead, a controlling but kind and thoughtful male lead. Although this story has a lot of moments that'll throw you off, it's also packed with lots of moments that'll make you blush. Can't wait to see you all engage!