the shadows novel by alex north

Britania Raya menyimpan banyak sekali rahasia yang belum terungkap dalam sejarah pembentukannya. Salah satunya adalah Northern Union Loot, harta jarahan pasca konflik yang terjadi berabad-abad yang lalu. Hingga detik ini, belum terungkap lokasi pasti tersembunyinya harta jarahan itu. Hingga akhirnya The Council for British Archeology (CBA) memutuskan untuk menutup pencarian. Eleanor Aetherelt, atau kerap disapa Elly merupakan seorang wartawan lepas yang bertugas untuk mengirim tulisan-tulisan jurnalistik pada kantor berita kenamaan. Meski memiliki keterbatasaan sebagai seorang Tunanetra, Elly tetap profesional menjalankan tugasnya. Pada satu waktu, salah satu tulisan Elly mengundang kontroversi, setelah menyebut nama perusahaan besar di Inggris, Thorn Enterprise. Mengetahui hal ini, Sir Edric Arathorn selaku CEO perusahaan sekaligus orang terkaya di Inggris mengantarkan Elly menuju kediamannya. Dalam perbincangan bersama Sir Edric, Elly ditunjuk sebagai orang yang harus melanjutkan pencarian Northern Union Loot, sebagai bentuk pertanggungjawaban akan tulisan Elly yang memberikan dampak pada perusahaan Thorn Enterprise. Waktu-waktu pencarian tidaklah mudah bagi Elly, mulai dari terbatasnya data CBA hingga halangan kelompok kriminal yang juga mencari Northern Union Loot. Meski begitu, Elly tak ingin menyerah sampai Northern Union Loot berhasil ditemukannya.

[1st Account in the Tale of Shadow's Enigma] Z doesn't sit well in a world where a shadow is manipulated. As someone who has no memory of her past, she can't summon her shadow like others used to. It's a fatal mistake that may as well cost her life. But she can't worry with the facing danger when she's the only one who sees their world becoming undone. The legend of Dark, the only Shadow Wielder able to control time, is resurfacing once again. With a mob of wielders going on a rampage and going missing here and there, Z is losing a battle that haven't even started yet. In her haste, she makes the first mistake of leading her only friend to his death. And commits the second one by signing a deal with Dark himself just so he can be resurrected. Dark sends Z in a prestigious school where she's been thought of as someone she doesn't know. And while she has to endure living a stolen life, listening to a brat's whining, being patient with a maniac's snide remarks, and taking in the dazzling cold stares of an enthralling man whose eyes are only set at her, will she allow the world to crumble in the hands of Dark any further? And sacrifice every wielder alive just for a single friend?

Houston Legacies Series Book 1 Angel's life has never been easy. Growing up in poverty with her mother had made it even harder than most. But she was a fighter, in so many ways… How could the truth so totally alter someone's life as they knew it? How did she adjust to this life? All she knew was she had family now, and she was going to make them proud. This was just the beginning she was going to change the world. At least her small part of it. It was time to change some lives… Life was all about change…

In the concealed embrace of darkness, their lips melded in a kiss that set their souls ablaze, aflame with an intensity that defied all reason. Yet, when Miranda Forbes parted her eyes, she found herself spellbound by the presence of the man she despised entangled in that intimate moment. It should have been Fiore Ilarde, her boyfriend for three cherished years, now her fiance’ and her first taste of love. Yet, destiny twisted their encounter, and it was Xylon Diaz, Fiore's closest confidant, who unknowingly stole away her innocence. Fiore's wrath extinguished any glimmer of future matrimony. Miranda's disdain for Xylon permeated her very essence. Nevertheless, circumstances bound them together, stranded within the solitude of a secluded country estate nestled amidst the enchanting woods. As days turned into nights, an enigmatic transformation seized hold of Miranda's heart, reshaping her sentiments towards her sworn adversary. She yearned for the touch of Xylon, craving to relive the intoxicating night they had once shared. With Fiore's long-awaited return, Miranda confronted a harrowing crossroads. Should she remain faithful to the man who held the key to her heart, or should she succumb to the fervent desires that her body yearned for, personified by none other than Xylon Diaz?

Kilalang chef sa buong bansa si Alexander Jones. Bukod sa gwapo na ay mayaman pa. Nasa kanya na ang lahat ng katangian na pinapangarap ng isang babae. Kaya naman nasanay siyang sa isang iglap lang ay nakukuha niya ang gusto niya, mapalarangan man ito ng negosyo, hobby, o di kaya ay babae. Laking dagok sa kanyang ego ng may isang babae ang tumanggi sa kanya. Si Karen Delgado, ang babaeng bukod tanging hindi nahulog sa karisma ng isang Alexander Jones. Pero ng dahil sa problemang pinansyal ay napilitan siyang tanggapin ang pinaka-ridiculous na offer na natanggap niya mula kay Alex. Isang contractual marriage. Magiging maayos kaya ang pagsasama ng dalawang nilalang na nag-umpisa sa maling sitwasyon? May tsansa kaya na ma-uwi sa pag-iibigan ang relasyong nagsimula sa awayan? Paano kapag nalaman nila, na ang ugnayan pala nila sa isa't-isa ay hindi lang nagsimula sa isang kontrata?

UNFINISHED MISSION He works for the law. She work against the law. He's the definition of a gentle man. She's hot and dangerous. His brains works like an Alien. She's just a perfect con artist. Women are like a distraction to him. She detest men. Call him Dennis brownstone. She's scarlet Roland Just one mission brought them both together. What is the mission and why was it unfinished?

I froze in the room's doorway and turned into a statue of stone who could only stare at the nightmare before my eyes. I wanted to wake up, but it was impossible. My movements seemed to be immobilized by something that was squeezing me tighter and tighter. ……………………… Emily, a successful writer, gets the shock of her life when the man she just married cheats on her on their wedding night. Hurt and disappointed she finds refuge on an island but life has another surprise for her. Mike, an attractive and charismatic young man will not make her days easy. Driven by hate but also by love, Emily will learn to open her heart again. But Mike is hiding a terrible secret. Will Emily be able to forgive and love again?

Black is a teenager with an illness that prevents him from seeing any colors. To add to this, whenever he interacts with people that don't have any colors, he can't feel any emotions, so he ended up isolating himself for years. After transferring schools, he meets a number of other people that he can see the colors of, and along with friendship, he finds out what each of them has kept hidden deep in their hearts.

Emma is a young journalist who has just returned to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest after a failed stint in the big city. She's looking for a fresh start and a new story to sink her teeth into. But when a series of gruesome murders rocks the small town, Emma finds herself drawn into a world of paranormal romance and danger. As she investigates the murders, Emma meets Lukas, a mysterious and brooding wolf shifter with a troubled past. Despite her initial reservations, Emma is drawn to Lukas and the world of the shifter community. But as she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that Lukas is not only a suspect but also harboring secrets of his own. As the investigation intensifies and the danger grows, Emma and Lukas must work together to uncover the true killer and clear Lukas's name. Along the way, they navigate the treacherous political landscape of the shifter community and confront their own demons and pasts. With the help of a rogue pack of wolf shifters, Emma and Lukas unravel a web of lies and deceit that threaten to tear apart the shifter world and destroy everything they hold dear. But as the stakes grow higher and the danger becomes more intense, Emma and Lukas must confront their own feelings for each other and decide whether they're willing to risk everything for love. Set against the backdrop of the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest and the historic cities of Europe, Moonlit Shadows is a thrilling werewolf romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

WARNING: mature content ahead. If you are below 18years, please abstain from reading this story. If you find the content unsuitaitable for you, don't continue reading. DARK DESIRES: Forbidden romance stories is a collection of short steamy stories. Let's explore those toe-curling sensations together. Forbidden things tend to be more fun, right? if you agree with me, join me in this journey. NB: This work is not a sole creation but a partnership between two authors. Author Winnie Wamae and Redbutterfly