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At our daughter’s three-month milestone party, my husband Garrett’s so-called "best friend" publicly humiliated me. “Hey, Vivian. I heard you're a little loose down there after popping out the kid.” "If it's that bad, you better get some tightening surgery quick—don't wanna mess up your marriage vibes!" Garrett shot her a playful glare and snapped, "Knock it off, Scarlett! You can't just say whatever pops into your head." Then he turned to me with a breezy shrug. "She's just like that—total tomboy. We grew up together; she means no harm." Scarlett shook her half-exposed breast and pouted, "Oh, come on, don't take it personally, Vivian. Honestly, I'm kind of jealous of you." "See, my problem is the opposite. I'm way too tight—hurts like hell during my period. No clue who's gonna get lucky with this later." Then she cut her eyes toward Garrett with a playful wink. " Oh right, you've tried it before, haven't you?" The room went dead silent. Every pair of eyes drifted toward me, barely concealing their curiosity. I smiled, set down my wine glass, and looked at Scarlett with fake concern. "That's strange. I don't remember making it that tight when I did your surgery."

This was meant to be a secret. I was dressed in a red mini-gown, the sexiest gown in my wardrobe. Tonight is gonna be hot! I was feeling the sensations already, I'd never had sex with my mate for the five years we've been together which was one reason tonight was gonna be special. Close to his house, I masked my scent. I didn't want him getting a clue of what's happening. The hormones in my body were going crazy and my wolf was so excited. I tiptoed to the backyard of his apartment which I knew for sure was always open, talking of the door. His bedroom was right here and I was gonna throw myself on him on the bed. I banged in. The unexpected happened. My jaw dropped at the sudden sight before me. Right in front of me, on the same bed I'd planned to have Leo make love with me, was him with another girl. Seeing me, they sprang up, staring at me like they saw a ghost. Out of anger, I walked out, planning to get revenge. I got drunk in a night club and ended up in a one-night stand to cool off my anger. Next morning, I went for my first class in college hoping to put the past behind me. Just when I thought I had, I found out that the hot stranger last night is my college professor and my foster brother. Boom! I'm pregnant for him…….

Ophelia loved Dylan, the Alpha of the pack, with all her heart—but to him, she was merely a plaything, a lowly maid unworthy of his regard. His destined bride was Caroline, the noble-born Beta's daughter. When forced to send one of the two women to a rival pack in exchange for a life-saving antidote... who would he choose?

Incompatible. This is how one can describe the relationship of Victorino and Prescilla. First, as neighbors, second as friends, and third, as lovers. Two rival feelings and one unpredictable fate lead to the union of two different hearts. But this is not how fate works, it plays with people most of the time. Incompatibility made Victor and Prescilla together, their being different will also lead them to separation.

Young sports doctor, Grace Stewart begins her dream residency with the Springfield Vipers, the wildest team in professional hockey. But between a smoldering team captain, a charming rival transfer, and a gruff, secretive coach, Grace’s heart, body, and career are thrown into chaos. When she ends up pregnant after a night she barely remembers.

"The Rejected Mate" is a thrilling werewolf tale that takes readers on a journey of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. The story centers around a young werewolf named Amelia, who has always felt like an outsider in her pack. Overlooked and mistreated by her packmates, Amelia has never been able to shift into her wolf form, which only adds to her sense of isolation. Despite all of this, Amelia has always harbored a secret crush on her pack's alpha, Daniel. When she finally confesses her feelings to him, he rejects her, stating that she is not strong enough to be his mate. Devastated and heartbroken, Amelia decides to leave her pack and strike out on her own. It is during her journey that Amelia discovers a rival pack in the area, a pack that has been causing trouble for the neighboring towns. Amelia joins forces with a group of rogue werewolves who teach her how to shift into her wolf form, and she soon sets out to confront the rival pack and prove herself to be a worthy mate. However, when she finally confronts the rival pack's leader, she discovers that he is none other than Daniel's brother, Lucas. Lucas offers Amelia a chance to join their pack and become his mate, but she refuses, still determined to win back Daniel's affections. As tensions between the two packs escalate, Amelia finds herself torn between her loyalty to her old pack and her growing feelings for Lucas. Meanwhile, Daniel begins to regret his decision to reject Amelia and starts to see her in a new light. He becomes suspicious of his brother Lucas and the true intentions of their pack.

After Noah's death, what greeted him was an AI system calling itself Black, offering him a job working for the World and Soul Management Bureau.  He has to travel to many different worlds, taking over an identity of some unfortunate soon-to-be-dead dude, and live out the remainder of his new life there however he wanted. Easy-peasy! ...Right? ...Ok, sure, there are a few small kinks here and there... like terrorist attacks, murder plots, zombie apocalypses, and the like... but one should always look at the bright side! Noah: "...Blackie, is it just me, or is this good brother of mine looking at me like a hungry wolf seeing a juicy piece of meat?" (°△°|||) Black: "Don't worry, host. He is just a bit excited due to nearly losing his life back there. You know, adrenaline." (¬‿¬) Noah: "…are you sure that's what's really going on here?" (っ °Д °;)っ Black: "Absolutely!" (≖‿≖) … ~ Many worlds later ~ Noah: "This secret mission that you can't tell me about… it can't possibly be to get fucked by the least appropriate target?!" (°ㅂ°╬) Black: "Of-of course not! Ho-how could that possibly be, eh?" (; ﾟ 3ﾟ )~♪ ML: Right, right, that's just a very (not so) coincidental bonus. Ψ(╹ڡ╹ )Ψ 💠 Author Note 💠 * SSC has long arcs. Each world is a fully-fledged novel on its own. * Don't let the summary (or the cover) fool you! While SSC does have an occasional explicit smut, it is primarily a fluffy and hilarious romance! * Pairings are one-on-one and taboo-ish. (E.g. hired assassin and his target, monster tamer and his tamed beast, master and disciple, siblings, brothers-in-law, etc.) * More info in the info chapter Author website: lucypandora.com Support the author on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/lucypandora Discord: lucypandora.com/discord

"Alpha Archa" is a gripping werewolf romance that delves into the complexities of love, hatred, and the power of unity. Hola and Archer's forbidden love challenges the boundaries of two rival packs, forcing Alpha Gebe to confront his own convictions. Will love prevail, or will old grudges tear them apart? Explore the world of werewolves in this tale of , betrayal, and the hope for a brighter future.

‎"She was his everything, until she became invisible." ‎ ‎When Lori's perfect life shatters at her husband's betrayal, she's left broken and forgotten. Then there's Andrei Orlov; billionaire, rival and the last man she should trust. What's starts as revenge soon spirals into obsession...and something dangerously close to love. ‎ ‎

For five years, Grace Hart was the "mousy" shadow behind media tycoon Ethan Wolfe. She endured his coldness, his silence, and finally, the ultimate insult: his mistress at their anniversary dinner. When Ethan signed the divorce papers without even looking at her face, Grace vanished. Two years later, Ethan is at the top of the world—until a new rival, the enigmatic "Grace Sterling," begins dismantling his empire piece by piece. When he finally corners his competitor, he doesn't find a stranger. He finds the wife he discarded, now radiant, powerful, and wearing an engagement ring from his own brother. But the real shock? The divorce papers were never filed. Grace isn't his ex-wife; she’s his legal spouse, his business rival, and the only woman who can save him from his grandmother’s lethal will. Ethan ignored her for years—now, he’ll have to beg for a second of her time.