The Brief Bedford Reader 15th Edition

Rhea Hale, a young art restorer at the old Elaria gallery, lives a life of near-perfect calm—canvases, colors, and classical symphonies that fill her every day. But when she touches a mysterious painting titled The Moon Painting, something inside her begins to shift. Strange visions, eyes watching from the fog, and wild emotions she can't explain slowly start to unravel her peaceful world. Across the city, Kaelan Viero—the national hockey team’s captain—carries the charm and composure of a champion. But beneath the arena lights and public spotlight, there's a side of him he never shows… until his eyes lock with a stranger’s in the stands. That brief moment sparks something long buried. And from then on, neither of their lives remains the same. "One glance started it all. And after that... there was no turning back."

They live among us in the dark forest that surrounds our island. They are who we all call hybrids; humans with the ability to change into animals. Father made sure that I never got close to the two hybrids who always attend his social gatherings to keep the peace between us and them. But things changed when I found myself at the wrong place at the wrong time. One encounter with a hybrid changed everything. There is a murderer lurking in the shadows, ready to silence me, and the only one who seems to care about me is the one who saved me. They made a deal with my father. But their help comes at a price. Me. *** THIS IS A REVERSE HAREM SHIFTER ROMANCE. IT’S A DARK ROMANCE NOVEL, SO READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. THIS NOVEL ALSO CONTAINS MM. ***

In which, a paranoid schizophrenic vows to avenge his fiancee's death by taking revenge on the woman who Killed her. _____________ A modern day depiction of 'Beauty and The Beast' _______________ ***THIS BOOK CONTAINS SOME SERIOUS TRIGGERING CONTENTS. DO NOT SKIP THE FIRST TWO CHAPTERS THAT HAVE AN EXTENDED WARNING INSIDE. DO NOT PROCEED IF YOU WON'T READ IT AND CONFIRM IT'S OKAY WITH YOU. READER DISCRETION ADVISED.*** _______________ Copyright ©2022 ssybahz ____________________________ She was the one who saw light in the darkness. And he was the darkness itself. She loved rain. And he loved his monsters. But what would happen if they collide by the cruelty of fate? Would she see the light seeping through his darkness? Or would she let herself be consumed by it, let it shatter her completely? ________________________________

Happy-go-lucky Joshua Safiro is a gullible omega who had lived with his overprotective mom for 18 years. Now that she has decided to get married, he is suddenly exposed to a world full of perverted alphas, scheming relatives, and fake friends. It gets even worst after he finds out that he is the sole heir to a billion dollar business conglomerate! He was lucky to have met the cinnamon smelling Atty. Del Mirasol who seems to find his vanilla scent as irresistible as he is. SPG WARNING: R18 Reader discretion is advised. This is borderline YAOI and contains graphic sexual scenes. DO NOT READ if you find this content offensive. TRIGGER WARNING: self-degradation, assault, molestation.

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My husband only lasts a minute each time. As a mature woman in my thirties, I often find myself lying awake at night, feeling like something is missing from my life. That is, until I met a rugged, muscular mechanic while getting my car repaired. Watching his strong muscles flex beneath his tank top awakened a desire I hadn’t felt in a long time. Our brief, intense encounter left me overwhelmed with emotions I couldn’t control. Just as things were about to go too far, I pushed him away, not wanting to make a mistake. But then I discovered that my husband had already been cheating on me with our pregnant neighbor. So, maybe I should just...

Mirabella Torres married her high school boyfriend to escape her predatory mother and a life of ignorance and neglect. But her dreams of a fresh start shattered when her husband revealed himself to be a womanizer. Disillusioned and craving solace, Mirabella sought comfort in the arms of a new friend, leading to a reckless one-night stand that upended her already chaotic life by getting knocked up by her new friend.Alpha Taylor Black arrived in the Caribbean looking for a brief escape from the complexities of his life, including his binding to a chosen mate—his mother's best friend and his father’s former lover. However, fate intervened when he crossed paths with Mirabella. In a whirlwind of passion and destiny, Taylor mated and marked her the same day they met, compelling him to reconsider everything, even the rejection of his chosen mate, as he navigates the delicate balance between duty and desire.

*Warning* This book contains explicit content and it's rated 18+. They can be read as standalone as they are all age-gap romances. Hope y'all are ready for a pleasant ride. xoxo. "Oh, please, sir. Please, fuck me!" I screamed in delirium. The heat from him disappeared for a moment, and I was sad and scared. Where did he go? What had I done wrong now? But he returned, sheathed and ready to plunge into me. "Oh, thank God," I said breathlessly. He chuckled a little; slowly he slid in, adjusting me on the sink, aligning me to his dick. Each thrust sent me further into a manic need to come. Perhaps I was screaming, because his hand covered my mouth. For a brief moment, I was frightened. I was panting so hard it blocked my need to breathe, but then his voice was in my ear. "Come for me, bluebird."

Airin, faced with an unexpected pregnancy from a brief en counter with a man named Zidan, navigates the challenges of single motherhood when Zidan disappears upon learnin g about the pregnancy. Determined, Airin decides to raise her child alone while co ntinuing her studies. Despite facing judgment and pressur e at her university for bringing the baby to classes, Fachri, a young lecturer, consistently supports her and even helps care for the baby during lectures. Over time, their bond deepens, and Airin sees Fachri as a w arm and caring figure. Likewise, Fachri admires Airin's intel ligence and independence. As Airin contemplates choosing Fachri as the father figure for her child, Zidan unexpectedly reappears in her life. No w, Airin faces the difficult decision of choosing between Fa chri, who has been a constant support, and Zidan, the biolo gical father of her child.

The strong, ruthless, and powerful Pedro De Luca (Nickolai) of the Lucado family ruled the dark underworld where he was born. Growing up, everything he ever wanted was within his reach. Except the person he wants the most. Being a charismatic and powerful leader of the mafia world. Many families sought to have him as a son-in-law. But Nickolai found himself searching the world for a young mysterious man whom he had a brief encounter with in the past. Every touch, feel and taste of him is freshly imprinted in Nickolai's memory. He just couldn't forget about him. He craves him and he must have him. Choi Narim (Jace) got entangled with his past lover who now happens to be the ruthless Don of the Lucardo Mafias. Despite every attempt to escape him. He ends up falling into the trap of his predator