Tasting Darkness Jessica Hall

After suffering a devastating loss, Morana Faye accepts a new job in Europe. While being introduced to the colorful townspeople, she meets a man who claims to be a thousand year Viking.Challenged by the mysterious man, Morana feels pulled to him by forces she doesn’t yet understand but can’t resist. Giving in to her desires, Morana falls hard for the ancient immortal creature.Brought together by chance and united by their failures, Morana and Haldir soon discover that their fates are intertwined.When Morana reveals a dark secret, Haldir seeks out the guidance of an friend that he believes can save her. Left all alone with her demons, Morana is forced to face down the long forgotten sins of Haldir’s past with disastrous consequences.

WARNING: R[18]: STORY WITH EXTREMELY EXPLICIT/MATURE CONTENT Dahil bawal ang kanilang pagmamahalan naisipan nina Vincent at Isla na magpakasal ng lihim upang hindi na magkalayo kailanman. Pero sa isang hindi inaasahang pagkakataon ay naganap ang isang insidente na kahit sa panaginip ay hindi nila inasahang pwede pa lang mangyari. Gamit ang pera nito ay binayaran ng ina ni Vincent ang ama ni Isla upang ilayo ang dalaga sa binata isang araw bago ang kanilang kasal. Gumuho ang mundo ni Isla dahil sa nangyari. Pero muli silang nagkita ni Vincent, at kahit suklam ito sa kaniya sa hindi niya malaman na kadahilanan ay sinabi sa kaniya ng binata na sa ayaw at sa gusto niya ay kailangan niya itong pakasalan, kung hindi ay mawawala sa kaniya si Matthew, ang kanilang anak.

"Are you absolutely certain you want to purchase this Bond Severance Potion? Once consumed, it will gradually dissolve your mate bond over fifteen days. After that, the connection will be permanently broken. There's no reversing it, no room for regret." I nodded without hesitation. "Your name?" she asked, preparing to record the sale. "Sierra McKnight." The witch's hand froze, her eyes widening with recognition. Everyone in our country knew that Damien Blackwood, the Alpha King of the Northern Territory, had an Omega mate he'd cherished and pursued for years before their wolves finally bonded. Her name was Sierra McKnight. Without hesitation, I drank the Bond Severance Potion in one swift motion. Opening my phone, I booked a one-way ticket to Europe departing in exactly fifteen days. This time, Alexander would never find me anymore.

Als mich der Verbrecher zu Tode folterte, war ich im dritten Monat schwanger. Doch mein Ehemann Mark – der bekannteste Detektiv der Stadt – war im Krankenhaus bei seiner ersten Liebe Emma und begleitete sie zu ihrer medizinischen Untersuchung. Vor drei Tagen hatte er von mir verlangt, Emma eine Niere zu spenden. Als ich mich weigerte und sagte, ich sei im zweiten Monat schwanger von unserem Kind, wurde sein Blick eisig. „Hör auf zu lügen“, fauchte er. „Du bist einfach nur egoistisch und willst Emma sterben lassen.“ Er hielt auf der dunklen Landstraße an. „Steig aus“, befahl er. „Lauf nach Hause, wenn du schon so herzlos bist.“ Ich blieb in der Dunkelheit zurück und wurde von dem rachsüchtigen Verbrecher entführt, den Mark einst ins Gefängnis gebracht hatte. Er schnitt mir die Zunge heraus. Mit grausamer Genugtuung benutzte er mein Handy, um meinen Mann anzurufen. Marks Antwort war kurz und kalt: „Ganz egal, was es ist, Emmas ärztliche Untersuchung ist wichtiger! Sie braucht mich jetzt.“ Der Verbrecher ließ ein finsteres Lachen hören. "Na, na... Anscheinend schätzt der großartige Detektiv das Leben seiner Ex-Partnerin höher als das seiner Ehefrau. Als Mark Stunden später am Tatort eintraf, war er entsetzt über die Grausamkeit, die dem Leichnam angetan worden war. Er verurteilte wütend den Mörder, weil er eine Schwangere so grausam behandelt hatte. Doch er erkannte nicht, dass die verstümmelte Leiche vor ihm seine eigene Frau war – mich.

In the sterile calm of the operating room, Dr. Marcus Valencia is celebrated for his precision, his steady hands healing wounds that others deemed impossible. But beneath the surgeon’s blade lies a heart scarred by a past he’s struggled to bury. When he falls in love, a new chapter begins—until a shocking truth slices through, unearthing a dark secret that binds them both to a night of unspeakable horror. Now, Marcus faces an agonizing choice: fulfilling his duty or answering the resounding call for justice, now lying in front of him. With justice resting in his hands, immerse yourself in a novel where the call of duty, the depths of true love, and the burning desire for revenge for family clash in a poignant struggle.

How can I even begin to explain this to my supposed mate? My name is Nicole, but to survive, I’ve been living as a man. When I returned to my pack, I discovered that everyone I cared about had been killed. The one responsible? King Derek. Forced to flee, I disguised myself as a boy and ended up in his pack. He never suspected a thing. Now, I’m stuck maintaining this facade while I try to uncover why he destroyed my pack. On my 18th birthday, he realized I was his mate—believing I was a guy—and rejected me instantly. By the time he learned who I really was, I had already found a second-chance mate. Fate says I’m destined to end his misfortunes, but how can I help the one who caused me so much suffering?

Sasha Springfield, a 21-year-old weak werewolf, has lived her life without meeting her fated mate. Captured by the ruthless Blood Moon Pack, she endures weeks of mistreatment and imprisonment. Determined to find her freedom and seek vengeance, Sasha holds onto a flicker of hope. Little does she know, her salvation lies with Alec Kingman, the enigmatic alpha king of the Blood Moon Pack. As their paths intertwine, Sasha and Alec navigate a treacherous world of rival packs, inner conflict, and powerful forces that threaten their love. Together, they must defy the odds, uncover their shared destiny, and embrace the strength within to forge a future where fated mates prevail against all odds.

This book is a spin-off of Damaged: Lala has made her escape from the biker leader Spin, although currently pregnant at eighteen with Spin having demanded she have an abortion. Three years pass between the time she leaves Spin before he finds her again. During the three years: Lala has changed her identity to Amory Williams, changed her look, and is the successful owner of the Spark Nightclub in Brooklyn, NY. She is also tangled in a complicated relationship with Jonny Knight. Jonny met Lala under her identity as Amory, when he left the US Navy. He's hired by her to protect her, but their relationship has built into something so much more than a business professional one. When Spin re-enters Amory's life, Jonny fights to keep him out, but the decision will ultimately fall on her... Who will she choose: the bad boy she fled from who is seeking redemption, or the good guy who stuck by her as she rebuilt her life? Find out what happened between Jonny and Amory from the moment they met, and Jonny's point of view right up until the very end of Damaged. This book will also feature an alternate ending!

I spent six months and over $20,000 to plan a family vacation. However, when my mate’s childhood sweetheart Victoria heard about our trip, she begged to join us. Alexander didn't hesitate. He cancelled my spot in the protected convoy and gave it to her instead. He forced me to travel alone through deadly Shadow Pack territory - a thirty-six hour journey where three wolves had died last month. The whole family supported Alexander's decision without a thought for my safety. So I changed my travel plans. I headed north instead of south. I spent three months enjoying myself, ignoring their mindlink message. That's when the family started to panic...

WARNING: [R18] STORY WITH EXTREMELY EXPLICIT CONTENT She considered herself as Andrew's number one fan. Si Andrew Scott, isang sikat na actor at dito lamang umikot ang mundo ni Lana mula pagkabata. Pangarap niya itong makita at mayakap. Pangarap niya itong pakasalan. Pero hindi niya inakala minsan man na ang lahat ng pangarap at pantasya niya tungkol kay Andrew ay maaaring magkaroon ng mas nakakakilig pa palang mga eksena. Mas higit pa sa inakala niya.Hindi lang madali dahil magkaiba sila ng mundo, kaya napilitan siyang lumayo. Pero tunay nga na nagiging maliit ang mundo sa mga taong itinakda ng tadhana para sa isa't-isa. Dahil muli silang nagkita ng binata makalipas ang tatlong taon. At sa pagkakataong ito alam niyang wala na siyang magagawa pa, kundi ang ipakilala ang binata kay Andrea, ang anak nila na naging bunga ng isang gabing para kay Lana ay siyang katuparan ng matagal na niyang pag-ibig para sa hinahangaang artista.