The Secret Katherine Applegate Novels & Stories

“I want to ruin you. It has always been my dream. But the more I desire your ruin… the more I crave you.” Ava Duval, heiress to one of the most feared organizations, was never meant to be prey. But one brutal attack shatters her world—and leaves her with no choice but to seek protection. Ethan is chosen instantly. Quiet. Deadly. Unreadable. The perfect weapon. To the world, Ava is untouchable— the nation’s most valuable asset. To Ethan, she’s a mission. A means to an end. A weakness waiting to be exploited. But the closer he gets, the more the lines begin to blur. What starts as a calculated game of control spirals into obsession— dangerous, consuming, and impossible to escape. Because in a world built on power and betrayal, desire is the deadliest mistake of all.

" Are you sure you want to do this?" His deep voice made her swallow hard, his dangerous yet beautiful eyes drew her in and finally, his warm touch left sparks on her skin." Ezra will have my head." His words didn't match the look in his eyes. She knew he wanted her as much as she did or maybe more! " I just want my mate." she finally said, making her intentions clear, the desired look in her eyes matching his." I'm here." It all started when Catherine became the chosen mate of the Lycan king who was known for his cruelty. But everything went downhill when fate intervened and her fated mate surfaced, he was no other than the strongest Lycan warrior and the most trusted warrior to the Lycan king. Fate, betrayal, love, and destiny, would Catherine be happy especially when the Lycan king wants no other woman as his mate aside from her?

Yongsann Lim is a female talent manager at a well-known entertainment company. She initially fell in love with Greel Gomez but ended up marrying Greel's brother, Grantt Gomez. Their arranged marriage complicated Yongsann's situation, especially since Grantt is one of the artists she manages. They pretended to have a manager-artist relationship, hiding a dark secret from everyone. Their married life is devoid of love and is at risk of falling apart due to misunderstandings and doubts, fueled by their past. Will Yongsann and Grantt find it in their hearts to truly love each other and summon the courage to reveal their genuine relationship to the world? What will happen when the public discovers the secret of a superstar and her manager?

Bella Morgan’s world stopped revolving around her the moment she came back early from work and walked into the scene of her billionaire husband on top of his personal secretary. Her husband, Damian Roberts, has been cheating on her with what was supposed to be a one night stand and he is not remorseful after he gets caught in the act. Bella packs up her things and divorces him but her decision is compromised when she finds out that she was pregnant and her ex husband chases her back.

He kissed me breathless, senseless—he had me wanting, shamelessly panting against the cool glass of the courtyard, open for anyone.“We can’t! Someone could see—!”“Let them," he husked against my neck. "I want them to see.”My name is Ayda Sabine, once the princess to the illustrious Emerald Lake pack, now a single mother living a life of destitution in Eventide City. My status has been stripped from me, banished by my parents for my digression of falling outside my betrothal agreement. To make matters worse, I don't remember who the father of my son is. All I can recall are his golden eyes. However, when the opportunity arises for me and my son to ascend the social ladder as the personal stylist to Narcissa Onasis of the Diamond Spring clan, I finally get the opportunity to find the man who could be my true mate. If Narcissa's fiance, Prince Sebastian of the Obsidian Moon doesn't stop me. Alpha's Secret Mate is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Published author.

She doesn't remember getting married. Why? Sophia went to Las Vegas only to drink her pain away. Little did she imagine, she would end up becoming someone's wife. But who’s the lucky guy? Who knows? Even she doesn't remember. She was fucking intoxicated! All she has is a marriage contract with an expiry date and a bank balance big enough to pop her eyes out. Contractual terms: 1. Do not marry anyone else unless I permit you. 2. Try not to whore around. Your mother-in-law wouldn't be happy. 3. If I request a live-in relationship. You have to comply. 4. Sex is optional. 5. Contract Termination? Sorry Honey... In my family, couples don’t divorce. PS: I was kidding. Let's catch-up after three years to end this shit and get more money. If there are rules against having sex while drunk, there should be rules against getting married while drunk too. Because THIS isn't fair!

“I know who you are,” Rebecca said to him, breathing his perfume. He looked into her eyes. “Who am I?" A rebellious tear fell from his eyes. “You're not the tenant that came one day without a penny in his pocket, you're the CEO of the Muriel's company.” She expressed with pain breaking her heart. “We're not very different, Alexander Muriel. I'm the daughter of the mafia king who killed your sister and you're the idiot who took my son away." Rebecca smiled mockingly. Alexander's heart broke. “I should never have looked at you, I shouldn't have loved you.” The tenant's secret tells the story of Rebecca who was kicked out of her house and ran away with her son from her ex-husband who wants to kill her to owe her shares of the company but what she didn't expect to find in her way was a helpless man who had nothing to offer but his protection as a man. Living a double life, Alexander falls for Rebecca in the searching for the killer of his sister without knowing Rebecca is the mafia king's daughter who killed Graciela. Will the love between them be able to surpass any obstacle? Will they be able to forgive each other for their mistakes? Secrets don't last forever and they're going to discover they are not the only guilty ones.

What good could come out of the union between two perfectly opposite individuals of different social class and status. A union built on lies, deceit and betrayal. Come with me on this crazy journey of life with Octavia a poor bastard omega who is forced into a contract marriage with her rapist, who happens to be her mate's brother, and current alpha of the Dawnad pack, just to save her dieing mother. But what our Octavia doesn't know is that there is more to that heartless alpha than meets the eyes. Watch as she tries to navigate life as the wife of a man she despises with everything in her, and find her heart yawning for the one she can't have. Watch as secrets are revealed and all back biters are found out. Only on THE ALPHA'S SECRET. note* this book cover doesn't belong to me.

Celine Jones, a powerful CEO in the construction world, is struggling to recover from a devastating heartbreak. Her deepest desire is to have a child, hoping to fill the void left by a lost love. Determined to make that dream come true, she meets Jordan, a mysterious man with an undeniable aura of danger and intrigue. A chance encounter at a bar brings them together for one unforgettable night… but by morning, Celine is gone, unaware that her life is about to change forever. Days later, she discovers she’s pregnant and to her shock, Jordan is the father. Grateful that he unknowingly gave her the child she always wanted, Celine makes a bold decision: she will keep the truth hidden. But secrets have a way of coming back. A year and a half later, her son Benjamin falls mysteriously ill. Doctors diagnose him with a rare and unknown form of leukemia, and Celine is suddenly thrust into a desperate race against time. When she learns her blood is not compatible with her son’s, there is only one option left find the father. But when she finally tracks Jordan down, he refuses to help, determined to stay away from both her and the child. Until the truth forces its way out. Because Jordan is hiding a dangerous secret of his own… He is not just a man. He is a werewolf: the Alpha of his pack.

I leaned back limply, lamenting my destiny. "I'm sure Devan is flawed, really. don't you see? he is too Rigid. He's too mysterious. His face was pale, and it was strange. How can his wolf not realize I am his Mate?" I grumbled in protest. Astrid rolled her eyes lazily. "So you're going to keep Arley? Your relationship that you have been in for five years. But Arley not your Mate. come on daughter of Beta, don't break the rules or our Pack will throw you away until you are said to fail," Astrid gave a warning. How many times do I have to say? I love my Arley lover who treats me like a princess, Rather than chasing after a mysterious man like Devan, who was stiff, cold, and too creepy, and he doesn't realize I am his Mate, so I don't have to chase him; either? Are you sure that cruel man is a Lycan? "I asked doubtfully