The Not-so Austen Bookclub

Book #2 Wright-Petrov Series Amelia Stepanov, often referred to as 'Stray Cat', is a medical student with an indeterminate background of wealth and influence. In a world where a powerful origin is deemed vital, she finds herself disregarded and mocked. However, despite the challenges she faces, she remains resolute in her determination to thrive. When her seemingly unimportant existence is endangered, formidable forces unite to protect her, recognizing her exceptional value akin to that of a precious stray cat. She is safeguarded by a powerful guardian who is unyielding in his resolve to protect her, upholding justice even if it means shedding blood. Amidst the perilous life she leads, she finds fulfillment in every moment, particularly in the company of her captivating protector, who had won her heart long ago. For years, she has persevered with unwavering resolve, aspiring to earn her place as the Mafia Queen by the side of a powerful and fierce Mafia Boss, Alek Vasili Wright.

When I went to reissue my mate certificate, the Werewolf Affairs Division told me, "Your mate certificate is a forgery. We have no record of your registration." I stared at the clerk, unable to believe what I was hearing. "But Sam and I registered five years ago. That's impossible. Could you please check again?" The clerk gave me a look before double-checking the files. "We found Alpha Sam's record. But the registered mate… isn't you." My voice trembled. "Then who is Sam's legal mate?" The clerk didn't hesitate. "Lily." I gripped the back of the chair, white-knuckled, just to keep myself upright. Until the clerk had spoken that name, I'd still held on to hope. Maybe it was a clerical error. A mix-up. But of all people, it had to be Lily, Sam's childhood friend. And suddenly, everything started to make sense. In five years of being Sam's mate, he had never marked me. We'd only held a mating ceremony—no certificate, no legal bond. I had given up everything for that ceremony, poured all my hope and love into it, believing I was his, only to find the certificate was fake. The five years I'd thought were mine—our happiness—had all been a lie, crafted and upheld by appearances. If none of it was truly mine, then there's only one thing left for me to do. Leave.

Sophia Hale has been abused by her stepfather for years. she was always strong enough to take any type of abuse, but when he hurts her little half brother, it's the last straw. she runs away with her little bro. they were always on the run, because their stepdad was a werewolf and they were just humans. He could always track them down since he was a tracker in his old pack She and her brother hears about a pack that is so big that they have their one town. They move their hoping her father would stay out of another pack's territory. But what happens when she finds her mates and also learns that she isn't just a human but so much more. will her mates love her ? will she love them? or will they hurt her and reject the broken girl ? Will her father find her?

A tale of two souls, intertwined by fate: One soul, cloaked with isolation and grief, was a solitary figure who struggles to connect with others. The other soul has a heart hardened against the possibility of love. Florence “Flo” Emry, now twenty-one, has retreated into a life of solitude following a traumatic car accident that occurred when she was sixteen. It changed her life forever. The accident left her completely deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other as she needs hearing aid for it. She was devastated when she found out that she became disabled, but she was more broken when she also found out that she had tragically lost her parents and older brother in only one night. Feeling abandoned and worthless, Florence, who was filled with debt from her student loan, has become deeply disappointed and resentful towards herself, seeing herself as a useless human being. One fateful day, a chance encounter with a mysterious man named Zacchaeus “Chaos” Spencer Battenkurt the filthy rich billionaire playboy, 26 years old, turned her life upside down. This charismatic, very polite and respectful man, seemingly ordinary, was actually hiding a deep dark secret. These two souls, so different yet intertwined by fate, must navigate their own internal struggles while also confronting the challenges of their external world. But the question remains: Will they be able to break down their barriers and find solace in each other’s company or will their differences prove to be insurmountable obstacles?

I grasped in horror as l saw my hands turning into claws. Alot of hair also forming on every part of my body. I touched myself to feel that l nolonger have two legs but four. My hands had also formed into legs. Panick invaded me.l don't want to become anything else. I regretted not taking my mum's advice of not coming near the woods. May be if l had stayed home obediently this wouldn't have happened. I felt my new body move on its own until l reached at the river. The water sat there silently and in there l saw what l have become.A beast.l saw a lone tear coming from my glowing eyes. I got away from the river sat down the tree nearby. My body returned ito its human form. I cried and screamed loudly; No am not a beast. Am human: Am not a beast. This isn't me! I screamed. It's you Daciana. It's what you really are. A voice came from from behind the tree.

Kai Parker has a past with his high school arch enemy, Hunter Steele, and that past made him hate the now billionaire businessman. He wants nothing to do with the man, but fate has other plans. When Kai's mother and Hunter's father announce themselves to be in love and are setting off to get married in 4 months, Kai has to do something he never thought he would do. He makes a pact with his soon-to-be step-brother to make their parents break off the alliance. In the process, he gets more than he bargained for. He isn't ready to feel the sparkle again. He isn't ready to let Hunter enter his life. Again. Kai Parker definitely isn't ready to fall in love with his enemy. Again. Follow Kai as he stumbles into a life filled with hatred, bitterness, love, betrayal, and a deadly stalker. Kai Parker isn't ready for any of these. What about the hot-headed and playboy billionaire?

Part 1 - Fated Mistake: Kira and Arkyn As the daughter of Alpha Kai, Kira knew not to doubt what the Goddess had already carved in stone. A Fated mafia marriage of alliance in play to strengthen the packs. It should have been easy, right? Then why was it so damn hard? Alpha Fenriz's son, Arkyn Vega, made her question everything she thought she knew... Everything that should have never been doubtful in the first place. The Goddess chose her mate, so why does she still feel this way about Arkyn? Why does she still crave the touch of a man who is supposed to be her best friend? When her mate takes the Volkov pack hostage, it forces Kira to pick sides. Does she follow fate and remain at her mate's side, or trust the one she has an unbreakable bond with? Did the Goddess make a fatal mistake? ---------- Part 2 - Fated Desire: Kaia and Elijah Elijah Priest and Kaia Volkova thought their lust-filled tryst was a one-time thing, especially after they found out that Kaia was to marry Arkyn Vega. It didn't matter that they were attracted to one another; it didn't matter that it turned out Kaia was actually Arkyn's family.  It also didn't matter that their one-time thing turned into a continuous thing. It was just sex, right? Or so Elijah thought. Seeing Kaia meet her mate at the Convergence Ball leads him to realize that he's actually in love with the woman who lit a fire in his soul. What happens when he finds out Kaia cannot bond with her mate because of a mistaken bite he left in the middle of a sex-filled haze? Even more so, her bite didn't kill him and his blood didn't kill her... Can a vampire and a werewolf truly be mates?

Isang dalagang ina si Loisa Sanchez kahit mahirap ay kinakaya niya ang lahat para maalagaan ng mabuti ang kanyang nag-iisang masakiting anak na si Loyd at maibigay din dito ang kung anumang makakapagpasaya sa bata. Mabuti na lang at nariyan ang kanyang matalik na kaibigan na laging nakasuporta sa kanya. She chose to be independent until she met Steve Monteclaro, the arrogant CEO na naging boss niya, paano kaya sila magkakasundo kung parati siya nitong sinasabunan at pinagbubuntunan ng galit?

Warning! [21+] please choose your reading wisely. From a woman, over Magdalena's infidelity. Theo really won't be merciful. The marriage that has been destroyed, makes him no longer believe in the existence of women. However, who would have thought that an unexpected meeting by the existence of revenge would bring two people from different continents into the meltdown of romance. Souls shackled by shadows of the past have been cloaked in love as desire rages. Theo wants Rose's body to satisfy his multiplying desires. She had awakened his wild side. Even all kinds of obstacles will not be able to prevent his intention to make Rose a sugar baby and wife on paper. . . . [Spin off Brother Luck(not)]. Can be read separately, but recommended to read both.

Ivy Marionet harus terbelenggu oleh pernikahan yang kompleks. Bukan hanya harus menjadi seorang istri ksatria kerajaan. Ivy juga harus menyembunyikan identitas aslinya. Bukan hanya harus terjebak di pernikahan yang rumit, Ivy juga harus di eksekusi oleh suaminya sendiri karena Winter sang putra mahkota. Ada apa sebenarnya? Siapa Ivy sebenarnya? Apakah Ivy bisa terbebas dari eksekusi itu?