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"You died four days ago. You were buried yesterday. That's fast healing, even for us," Clara explained. "Us?" Clara smiled. "You have risen from the dead and have healed all your wounds. You have no pulse. You do not breathe, and we've been giving you blood so that you can survive. And the last thing you can remember is a tingling in your neck before you died." She clasped her hands together. "I've read your personnel file, Shamira. I know you're not stupid, even if your former bosses thought you were. You can figure this --" "Vampire? You're kidding, right? You have to --" "Wanna go ahead and say 'But there's no such thing as vampires' so we can get that out of the way?" "There's no such thing as vampires!"

In a world of werewolf nations torn apart by ancient conflicts, Amara, a Royal Consort with only trace amounts of Alpha blood, struggles to find her place in a society where her voice is silenced and her destiny predetermined. Tasked with the daunting duty of increasing the dwindling Alpha population as a worthy Luna, she is shattered when denied a chance to contend for the throne during The Coronation. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when one contender mysteriously vanishes, opening a path for Amara to seize her opportunity. But the cost of claiming the throne may prove too high as she becomes a mere pawn in a deadly game, forced to suppress her emotions and navigate a treacherous path where survival is weighed against everything she holds dear. Can she overcome the shadows of the past and embrace her true Alpha nature, or will the burdens of duty and power crush her spirit?

Zana thought death would bring her peace, but the moon goddess had other plans. Betrayed and left to die by the ones she trusted, Zana's last wish was for a second chance—and she got one. Awaking in the body of Alpha Tia Moon, a powerful leader, Zana must navigate a new life in a dangerous world and with a Tia’s beta and mate, Ethan suspicious of her identity. But nothing could prepare her for the shocking discovery that her former mate, Alpha Richard, the one who betrayed her, is bound to her once again. As Zana battles to protect her secrets as she also faces the deep, unyielding mate bonds she feels for both Ethan, her Beta, and Richard from her past. Torn between revenge and love, Zana walks a thin line between her past mistakes and the future she must embrace. In a world where enemies become allies and love becomes war, will her new strength be enough to survive what’s coming?

Blake: "You think stalkers just watch? That’s cute." His dark chuckle sends a shiver down your spine. "You’re in for a real surprise." Demitri: "When I speak, people obey. It’s that simple. Even you won’t say no to me." Lucas: "Killing isn’t the thrill—it’s the build-up, the precision, the art in it. How can’t you see that?" When a dark romance author ventures onto the dark web in search of real-life inspiration, she makes a daring request: to shadow a stalker, a serial killer, and the mafia’s Don for a week to better understand their worlds. What starts as research for her latest novel quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Blake, the obsessive stalker, Demitri, the commanding mafia Don, and Lucas, the twisted killer, each agree to let her into their lives—but none of them plan to let her go. Now, the author finds herself not just writing a dark romance, but living it, as all three men decide they want her for themselves. The question isn’t just how she’ll escape—but which one of them will claim her first.

Ariana Mends was auctioned to pay for her father's debt but never did she expect to fall in love with the man who purchased her, especially after finding out that he was the heir of the legendary Blade family and betrothed to another. Caddaric Blade was cold-hearted, ready to take over his dangerous family's multi-billion dollar company and rule the dark mafia, which he already did behind the mask. Being prepared to marry his betrothed, he wanted nothing from Ariana, and gave her her freedom but what was that strange thing cruising through his blood every time he saw her? And why would he kill anyone who dared to hurt her? These feelings were forbidden but with Ariana, they felt just right. Caddaric’s perfect life might just come crumbling when he gives in to those strange vibes especially when a seed is planted or maybe, his stone-cold heart, might have a taste of what he loathed the most, LOVE… This book is a read alone, though a sequel to *Trapped by the ruthless Billionaire*

Conrad Walter, a young man who dreams of having a culinary career. He pursues his dream by moving from his hometown, Philadelphia to New York, where the top and best culinary schools are. Before moving to New York, his best friend, Jaiden confronts her feelings towards him and kisses Conrad the night before she leaves for Paris. With each day passing by, Conrad thinks about her and wishes for her to come back. During his stay in New York, things weren’t looking great as he hoped. He meets his roommate, Alfred, who attends the same culinary school as well. He gets to attend his dream culinary school and meets Olivia. The three of them help each other to overcome their challenges in culinary school. As their friendship develops, Olivia and Conrad fall in love with each other. Falling in love with two women, Conrad has to choose between them without hurting one of them.

The night ended tragically for Melissa when she met with an accident which took her life. However, the next moment, she was alive and turned out, she had transmigrated into a novel and engaged to a Duke! It was said that this fiancé of hers was cold-hearted and only cared about work and not interested in women! But why did he follow her around? He even kissed her every chance he got. Whatever, since she couldn't avoid her fate, she would play her character well. But, who's this adorable young child? "What're you doing here? Go back to your chambers!" "I'm your husband. I'm sleeping here with you." "Mother, I'm sleeping with you and Father." "Son, get out."

Samantha has it all, a flourishing career, wealth and everything she wants and desires. She had been hurt in the past multiple times by men she loved. Samantha decided to not fall in love ever again, but having all the wealth she desired was not enough, she knows something is missing, but choose to ignore it. She has been single for too long and is now ready to give love a chance. She falls in love with her new next door neighbour, but there is one problem, she had a one night stand with him in the past and worst of all, she doesn't remember! Now she has an ex boyfriend who wants her back and won't take No for an answer, and a new man vying for her attention. Will Samantha let her self be loved by this new man? Will the memories of their one night stand, destroy her chances at happiness and make her give up on love again? Read on to find out what happens!

Shalmali is an amnesiac and a mental patient. She doesn't remember her past life and ends up into the mental asylum. Meanwhile, in the same asylum, she is a witness of a crime that a goon named Dev did. Dev is a wanted criminal, a ruthless and dangerous fiery man, who goes against all odds when it's time for his crime. He kidnaps her. Unwanting, Dev falls for Shalmali and her innocence. What will happen when love will spark between these two, and how will Shalmali react to love, who doesn't even know the meaning of it? Will Shalmali be spared by dev or will she also be in his grasps like others who witness dev and meddles in his work? And will Shalmali be able to recall her past and gain her mental stability back? Will dev be spared by the police officials and leave his path of crime for Shalmali? The biggest point here is the mystery standout, where Shalmali gains the unknown letters and dev and Shalmali each of them having a horrible past, which is going to affect their future.

The strangest thing Lily Johnson encountered on social media was an ad asking for people to apply to be Roman Dalmain's wife. Kim Wilson was an underpaid model who knew the man behind the application review and had bribed him into ensuring she would be selected as Roman's wife. What happens when Mark accidentally sends an email to Lily? Two women showing up on the same day to be Roman's wife, will he fall in love with the boring looking, middle school math teacher or the model with a perfect face?