Surrounded

Amelia Romano was an innocent girl. Shielded from the darkness that surrounded her family name. What happens when everything changes ? When her father makes the most devastating decision, to sell her to the city’s most dangerous man, all in the name of protecting her. Nico Valente is cold and ruthless, obsessed with control. Some label him a monster, others say he’s someone you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. Yet Amelia isn’t as delicate as she appears, she’s fire concealed beneath lace. When Nico's world of power, blood, and shadows meets her quiet defiance, something awakens within both of them. Something perilous. Amelia vowed to hate him. But his touch is harsh… yet intoxicating. His words are dirty… yet somehow sweet. And as she falls deeper, things grow darker. She was never meant to survive his world. But he has promised. he’ll never let her go.

She won't take him back--no matter what. Or will she? Hayden Jenkins has lived in her hometown of Missoula, Montana, ever since she was born. She loves a simple life surrounded by her loving family, and that seems to be everything she needs. Or so she thinks. When her oldest brother’s wedding approaches, she fears facing a ghost from her past, the one who left her heartbroken seven years ago—Spencer Bailey, Hayden’s former high school sweetheart and the man who made her pretty much give up on real love. After graduation, Spencer left Montana to pursue a career in music in Los Angeles, which ended the relationship between Hayden and Spencer. They never spoke with one another again. Until now. Spencer's return leaves Hayden uneasy and anxious, still unprepared to face him after so long. Will it bring back unresolved feelings? Will they be forced to confront their past? Or will it be a second chance to rewrite their love story?

BlackCreek was a beautiful city well-known for it's foggy weather, amazing scenery, and the werewolves that guard it. Four packs surround the city, but none compare to the mysterious Reverence Pack and their secretive ways. The only thing that sparks Jett's interest in them now is a new coming-of-age Alpha. The princely young man was as quiet as the forest that surrounded them. And he finds himself pulled to the man in a way he can't describe. Shiro's spent years preparing to take leadership of his pack. He trained both his body and mind to their greatest potential. He prepared for it all except for his mate being the Alpha of the Valor pack. Shiro was a master at keeping his secrets hidden to the world. But there was only so much time before the Alpha found out; before the news would spread. Only so much time before the curse took its toll on them. With so much against them, and secrets that most took to their grave, can a love between two Alphas be strong enough to last all the hate that's sure to follow?

“Your name doesn’t belong on that will." I don’t flinch. “And yet, there it is. In ink. Above yours.” Julian Lachlan circles me like a predator. Calm. Cold. Calculating. “You show up from New Orleans, no blood ties, no explanation, just a pole dancer with a dead mother and a forged past.You’re a stripper. What makes you think you belong here?” I cross my arms. “What makes you think I care what you think?” Hailey Vale was never meant to step foot inside Lachlan House, let alone inherit it No one understands why, not even her. Now, surrounded by powerful enemies in tailored suits and blood ties, Hailey must navigate deadly secrets, twisted loyalties, and the cold fury of Julian Lachlan,the ruthless heir apparent whose throne she just stole. Everyone wants answers. Someone wants her gone. And the truth about why she was named in the will might just destroy them all. In a house full of secrets, the most dangerous one… is her.

In a world where humans and werewolves coexist in fragile balance, eighteen-year-old Gabriella Rose has lived her entire life unnoticed and unloved. Raised among humans under strict rules, she never imagined her lonely existence was hiding a deadly secret. On the night of her eighteenth birthday, everything changes. Gabriella awakens her wolf—and with it, the truth about her past. She is the daughter of fugitives accused of murdering an alpha’s heir, and she herself is marked as a criminal by blood. Before she can process the truth, her home is surrounded by werewolves led by Bryan Jefferson, he ruthless Alpha of the Raven’s Claw pack and the most powerful man in both the human and wolf worlds. Worse, he is her destined mate. Torn between fear, rejection, and an undeniable bond, Gabriella must choose between running from her fate or embracing it. As betrayal tears packs apart, enemies conspire from the shadows, and war threatens the existence of werewolves, Gabriella must discover who she truly is. Can a rejected girl become a Luna… or will forbidden love destroy them all?

On our fifth wedding anniversary, I discovered I was two months pregnant. I wanted to surprise Owen Reed with the news. However, on my way home with the gift-wrapped ultrasound report, I got caught in a street shootout. A stray bullet tore into my abdomen. Right as I collapsed on the pavement, writhing in pain, Owen appeared out of nowhere. He had told me he was away on business and would not be home until evening, but here he was, frantically shoving through the crowd. He ran right past me and toward a woman up ahead. "I'm sorry I'm late. Don't worry, nothing's going to happen to you." His voice was soft, gentler than I had ever heard it. He swept her up in his arms and disappeared down the street, surrounded by bodyguards. He never saw me. I was barely three feet away, bleeding out on the ground. When I woke up in the hospital, my baby was gone. That was when I knew I was done with this marriage.

Chase Collins left the mountains to fulfill his master’s wish and to go through an arranged marriage with a beautiful CEO. He discovered the seven girls he used to know had all grown up to be gorgeous beauties, each one sexier than the next. From then onward, he began his journey to the pinnacle of life while surrounded by these beautiful women. What? Did you say you have a PhD from overseas and have amazing medical skills? I’m sorry, I can revive the dead! What? Did you say you can detect treasures and predict fortunes? I’m sorry, I got bored with those skills a long time ago! What? Did you say you’re a martial arts master who can kill a person within ten moves? I’m sorry, I’m unbeatable, but you can go ahead with your bragging! What? Did you say you’re a gorgeous woman with a huge bust and perky butt, and you’re a talented artist?

Jacopo's hands roved down my body, and he crushed me to his chest as the kiss grew passionate. A soft moan escaped my lips as I savored the feeling of his touch. His hard frame pressed against me, and I could feel the unmistakable bulge in the crotch of his pants. "You want me even though you know how bad I am for you," he murmured against my lips, his voice rough with desire. I nodded, unable to form words. The feelings I felt for him were consuming me, and I knew there was no going back.Sophia's passion and dream was to restore art. Accepting a job from a mysterious wealthy man led her into a secretive world of the mafia, art theft, money laundering, and blood. But even with the danger that now surrounded her, Sophia chose to lose herself in the arms of the heir to the dirty empire behind it all. Could she survive the passion of the Italian mafia and their business, or will she become a victim of their world?Vendetta and Vino: Tuscan Temptations is created by Amelie Bergen, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

In a world where werewolf elites wield power with iron claws, a clandestine auction emerges as a sinister spectacle. Caught in its whirlwind is a young woman thrust into prominence by her formidable father, Alpha Don Julio. Surrounded by towering figures of werewolf nobility, she becomes a coveted prize, her value measured by the dizzying bids that encircle her. When the feared Alpha Johnathon Dupree of the White Wolf Pack enters the fray with a staggering one million dollar bid, the stakes soar to unprecedented heights. Whispers of Dupree's cruelty, particularly towards women, amplify the tension, shrouding his intentions in impenetrable mystery. Yet, behind his glacial gaze lies an enigma she feels inexplicably drawn to unravel. As the saga unfolds, loyalties will be tested, veils of secrecy lifted, and a forbidden romance teeters on the brink of ignition. Enter a realm of intrigue, power struggles, and clandestine desires, where each turn of the page unveils a new revelation. In a perilous game where trust is a rare commodity and love is a potential snare, will she seize her freedom or succumb to the allure of the man who purchased her at a staggering cost?

When Chase Tanning’s mother remarries a decade after his father’s death, he is happy to see his mother happy once again. But when he moves in to his new house with his new step-father and step-brother, he’s convinced that they have made a grave mistake. Not only is the house centuries old and gives off a creepy vibe, but his new step-family is even more mysterious and cold towards him than he anticipated. However, moving to a new school in his sophomore year is even more challenging than he anticipated, and as the bullies have a field day with him while his step-brother, Alexander Marshall, all but avoids his very existence. That is until…he is pushed down the stairs and ends up hitting his head hard enough to heal. In an instant, his life changes forever as he is surrounded by people with fangs and claws, with no hope of escape. But right then, a shadowy figure steps in front of him, and drives the hissing creatures away. “Welcome to hell, little brother,” says his savior. “From now on, you are mine to claim, mine to do as I please.”