Unscramble Rivalry

Isabella Castellano wants freedom from her father’s control. When he forces her into marriage with Vittorio Romano, a man known for cruelty, she decides to fight back. The only person powerful enough to help her is Dante Salvatore, her childhood rival and the one man she never thought she would need. She asks him to pretend to be her fiancé so she can escape the arranged marriage. He agrees, but only on his own terms. Living together for the act brings back every memory of their years of rivalry and every feeling they tried to hide. What started as a lie begins to feel real, and one kiss changes everything. Now the world believes she is his, and his enemies come after her to hurt him. Their deal turns into danger and their act turns into love, but in Crimson Bay love can destroy everything they’ve built.

Zaire Gibson spent years hating Sebastian Burkhart - the arrogant, charming captain of Milton Academy's football team. Their rivalry has always been explosive, from locker-room brawls to public fights that nearly got them suspended. But beneath Zaire's fury lies something he refuses to name... something that scares him more than losing a game. Sebastian, on the other hand, knows exactly what he feels, and it's killing him. He's been in love with Zaire for years, forced to hide it behind smirks, taunts, and bruised knuckles. Every fight, every insult, every stolen glance only pulls him deeper into the boy who will never love him back. But when one charged night tears the line between enemies and something else entirely, both boys are forced to face the truth: maybe what's between them was never hate at all.

BLURB: Between duty and desire, Gina Washington chooses duty, sacrificing her dreams to save her family's crumbling legacy. Married off to a stranger, she is trapped in a gilded cage of manipulation and control, her heart slowly suffocating under the weight of expectation. But when her husband's cruelty pushes her to the brink, Gina seizes freedom, escaping with a secret that could change everything - a month-old pregnancy. On her way to escape, she falls into a car and loses consciousness. She wakes up to find herself in the hospital. She asks for help, and the man who brought her offers her help. She later finds out that the man is the brother of the man she left behind. His kindness and compassion cradle her shattered soul, and for the first time, Gina dares to dream of love. Yet, as past and present collide, an explosive rivalry between brothers threatens to destroy the fragile haven she's found - and the heart she's beginning to trust.

Leon Ma, a freshly graduated doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, never expected his life to take such a dark turn. Drugged and sold to the Blackwood Continent — a land where sunlight never shines, demons rule, and humans are treated as little more than pawns. Confused and disoriented, Leon wakes to find himself forced into a marriage with the seemingly gentle yet scheming second prince of the demon realm. Just as he begins to accept his grim fate, the cold and fearsome first prince intervenes, shattering the engagement and abducting Leon for his own purposes. Trapped between the two princes—one calculating and manipulative, the other ruthless and enigmatic—Leon must navigate their dangerous power plays while struggling to survive as a powerless human in a world of darkness and demons. With no allies and only his skills in medicine and his supernatural sensitivity to rely on, Leon must find a way to escape the web of schemes that binds him before he becomes a casualty in the deadly rivalry between the two princes.

On her 18th birthday Athena Diamante Castellanos met and had a unforgettable night with a mysterious stranger left her longing for more. Five years later, the memory of their encounter still haunts her dreams and fuels her fantasies, even though she never learned his last name. Cassian Lemaire Covington, a celebrated artist, has spent those same years haunted by the elusive woman who became his muse. She has inspired his work and consumed his thoughts, making her a shadow in every stroke of his brush. When fate brings them together again, their reunion is as intense and unexpected as their first meeting—but this time, the stakes are higher. Athena is on a date with Cassian’s brother, and their families are locked in a bitter feud. As passion reignites between Athena and Cassian, they must navigate a web of rivalry and deception that threatens to tear them apart. Will their forbidden connection survive the obstacles between them, or will family loyalties and past grievances eclipse their chance at true love?

BLURB When Ember Vaughn's long-awaited shift reveals a weak white wolf, she's forced into a desperate bid for survival. Sold as a substitute bride, she discovers her mate in Alpha Landon Blackthorn - but their love is short-lived. His infidelity shatters her heart, and she's banished, left to face the darkness alone. Fate intervenes when Alpha Kieran Blackthorn, Landon's stepbrother, claims Ember as his mate. As they build a new life together, the ghosts of her past refuse to fade. Landon's obsession with Ember's child sparks a deadly rivalry between the two Alphas. Torn between loyalty and love, Ember must navigate treacherous pack politics and ancient secrets. But when a shocking betrayal threatens to destroy everything, she's forced to make a choice: surrender to the shadows or rise as the Luna she was born to be. Will Ember find redemption and love, or will the tangled web of power and deceit consume her?

Zara and Mia, twin sisters with rare healing powers blessed by the Moon Goddess, are raised in Alpha Ryker's pack house after their abilities are discovered. Born to an omega mother, their lives dramatically change when they are chosen to secure the pack's future. However, rivalry, love, and betrayal complicate their fates. Zara, quiet and selfless, realizes Ryker, her childhood love, is her destined mate, but he is drawn to her manipulative sister, Mia. When a tragic accident leaves Mia critically injured and Zara accused of harm, Ryker rejects and exiles Zara, breaking her heart. Alone and stripped of her wolf connection, Zara flees to the human world, carrying a secret with her. In this unfamiliar world, Zara struggles with survival,However, a charming ally, Adrian, helps her uncover newfound strength. As pack rivalries escalate, Zara must confront her past and decide whether to reclaim her destiny or leave her former life behind.

Rosalia's world is shattered when her father demands she marry a man of his choice. But she's not the only one with a fate dictated by family loyalty. Marco's family expects him to take over the business and avenge his parents' murder - by eliminating Rosalia's father. In a shocking twist, Marco and Rosalia fall deeply in love, despite being from feuding families. As they navigate the treacherous world of Mafia politics, Rosalia discovers a life-altering truth: the man she's been looking up to isn't her biological father. Torn between loyalty to her family and her newfound love, Rosalia must also fight to save her life. Will she find her biological father, or will the rivalry between their families tear them apart? Join Rosalia and Marco on their perilous journey as they confront the dark secrets of their families' past and fight for a future together.

Talia Herman thought life couldn’t throw anything worse at her than Maxton Carter, cocky, arrogant, and the hockey heartthrob who once broke her leg and nearly her spirit. But when her mother marries into the wealthy Carter family, Talia is forced to live under the same roof as her worst enemy… who might just be her biggest weakness. Maxton is hiding more than just bruises from the rink, he’s hiding how much he actually feels for the firecracker now sleeping across the hall. Their chemistry is undeniable, their tension explosive, but one dangerous bet threatens to destroy any hope for peace. Between fights, stolen glances, and secrets that could burn the whole Carter mansion down, Talia and Maxton are about to find out what happens when love and rivalry collide, on and off the ice.

Hannah knows her place in her pack: she is an Omega, a servant, destined to cook, clean, and prepare for all the highest ranked wolves. She’s accepted her station in life, but she can’t help but dream of something more, something deeper—a love that makes her feel seen, heard, and safe. And, without a warning, Hannah believes she may have found just that kind of love. One day, the Alpha of a neighboring pack, Maxwell, comes to visit. She is instantly smitten. She knows that rank and station separate the two, but she’ll do anything to be with him. When the Alpha announces that he’s searching for a cook, Hannah begs to be considered. But the Alpha choses someone else. Hannah is devastated—until, at the last second, the Alpha specifically requests that she join them. Could this be Hannah’s chance? Will she overcome the rivalry with the other girl? Could this be the adventure—and the love—she’s been waiting for?