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Running from a dangerous past and hiding behind a new identity, Robyn Denver escapes Italy for New York with one goal: never look back. A fresh start should be simple. Then she meets Dominique Gray. Arrogant, powerful, and impossibly wealthy, Dominique is the kind of man who always gets what he wants. CEOs fear him. Women want him. And challenges? He lives for them. Robyn is determined to stay away. Dominique is determined to get closer. What begins with a chance encounter and one unforgettable night soon turns into a dangerous game of temptation, obsession, and undeniable attraction. The more Robyn fights him, the more determined Dominique becomes to break through her walls. But Robyn is hiding secrets that could destroy everything. And when the past she escaped comes crashing back into her carefully built life, she must decide whether to keep running—or risk her heart on the one man capable of changing everything. He wants her trust. She refuses to give it. In a game where neither of them is willing to lose, who will surrender first? ⸻ CONTENT WARNING: This story contains mature themes, strong language, violence, and scenes intended for mature audiences.

MICAH. I’ve always done as my father commanded—until he sells me to a family in Sicily and I become the property of Sullivan Stone. He’s everything I always want to stay away from; cold, ruthless, and dangerously intent on having what he wants. But what I didn’t expect was how easily his darkness would pull me in—how quickly his world would become mine. Running was never an option. And by the time I understand the truth, I’m already too deep in his game to crawl out. SULLIVAN. I wanted her the moment I saw her—feisty, sly, and meant to be broken. She doesn’t know it yet, but I’ll make her mine in every sense of the word. I’ll train her, tempt her, and mold her until she fits perfectly into my hands. But when she uncovers the secret that brought her to me, she’ll realize survival always demands a price. And this time, that price might be our everything! Get ready for a steamy chaotic mafia novel!

Gabriella Adams is a normal teenager living her life, but obviously there has to be someone who is always in her way, irritating the hell out of her. Hayden King  Her mortal enemy But all that is about to change in ways she didn’t expect. ****** "I hate you". He said. "Definitely not as much as I hate you," I countered back with a scoff, p*ss*d. Who the hell does he think he is? "good ". He responded, causing my head to snap back towards him, and before I could put him in his place, I felt the softness of his lips against mine, knocking my breath away.

On her eighteenth birthday, Aria Blackwood feels the mate bond—only to watch Damien Storm, the ruthless Alpha, shatter her hope in front of the entire pack: "You dare to imagine yourself my mate? A weakling Beta's daughter? The bond is a mistake. I reject you, Aria Blackwood. Here and now." Humiliated and cast into the Hunt—the Blood Moon's brutal ritual where every unmated, widowed or rejected she-wolf is turned into prey for any male who cares to chase—Aria's heat erupts in the forest. Dozens of wolves circle to claim her, and Damien steps back, letting her fall. Then the sky splits with a roar. The Lycan Alpha King strides through the fire-light, black wolf rippling with power. His golden eyes sweep the clearing, and his voice crashes like thunder: "She is mine. My prize. Mark her, look at her, and you die. She is mine, and mine alone." In front of every witness, he lifts Aria into his arms, teeth grazing her throat in a silent, unbreakable claim. Now Aria stands at the center of a storm—between the Alpha who shattered her heart and the King who would burn kingdoms to keep her.

Little wolf, for your mistakes. You are gonna work as my slave from now onwards, agreed?" His gruff voice questioned. I gulped and quickly nodded my head in response. Not that I have a say or can refuse him anyways. My name is Serena. A weak and clumsy she-wolf, my clumsiness landed me in trouble with the CEO of the company I work for and now I will have to pay for my sins. But if only I knew working as his slave will turn out to be the greatest thing that ever happened to me, I wouldn't have been so scared of him in the first place. If only I knew the moon goddess was just trying to change me through him, I couldn't have ran away one day to infuriate him. Mr. Zed Williams is a well-known billionaire werewolf CEO all over Los Angeles. His fashion company is literally the best. He is hot, I mean smoking hot, he doesn't give a sh*t about the opposite gender. He dislikes the opposite gender a lot, for reasons best known to him. He got p*ss*d off by the newest female employee in his empire and now he is going to make her regret ever stepping on his toes. But if only he knew making her his slave was the goddess's way to change him, would he or would he have not made her his slave?

Dema never expected her new job to end with a marriage proposal from her billionaire CEO. But with the tabloids destroying his family's reputation, Rami needs a wife—fast. One year, a quiet divorce, four million dollars. That's the deal. Thrown into a world of luxury, scrutiny, and impossible expectations, Dema struggles to keep up while Rami treats their marriage like another business arrangement. Yet beneath his cold rules and perfect composure, something unspoken flickers between them. Just when Dema begins to wonder if their pretend marriage is becoming something real, she overhears a late-night phone call that makes her blood run cold. Because maybe she wasn't chosen. Maybe she was used. And maybe the deal was never the real trap.

" You are no one to me, you are nothing, and don't ever expect anything from me. You were bought here to play the part of a Luna and gratify my sexual desire," My Mate and new alpha said, with no remorse or any kind of affection in his gaze, tears well in my eyes but I refused to cry for the man who beds other women in my presence. I look him in the eyes and answer; " Yes," " No," He growls " Yes, Alpha," I repeat and he walks past me, once he's out of my sight, my legs give up just as tears roll down my cheeks. ... " You're pregnant, Luna, congratulations," My world stopped as I looked at the doctor, she was happy that the pack would have an heir, but I wasn't, you can't be when you've suffered so much at the hands of your fated mate. I ran, I ran and ran but it wasn't far enough for the mighty alpha.

Maria Gonzalez is a normal twenty-four year old with normal adult problems. She has a non-existent love life, a job that constantly keeps her running around and a huge pile of debt looming over her head. Maria is optimistic that her life will turn around for the better, she definitely didn't expect that change to be in the form of a tall, extremely gorgeous Alpha. When she is unduly kidnapped from her home and held captive by the Alpha, Maria knows she has only two choices; play along or risk spending an eternity with the ruthless Alpha.

This is a Money Transaction, Not Love: A Maffa Seduction. "You know, you are bound by contract to marry my son." Sara, an ordinary college girl, is thrust into a dangerous world when she's forced to marry Adrian, the ruthless heir to the largest mafia empire, to settle her parents' crushing debts and fund her grandfather's life-saving surgery. Adrian's father dangles a cruel bargain: live with Adrian for 30 days, and if neither falls in love, Sara wins her freedom and the contract is void. "Now listen up, girl. It's a fact that the both of us will not be seeing eye to eye around here. So I have rules that you must follow so as to leave this place in one piece. Firstly you dare not call mny name if you must call me, you will have to address me as sir. Secondly, you dare not talk or initiate any conversation with me. Thirdly, you wil not enter my bedroom or touch anything that is mine. Fourthly, you will not touch me. Now isten, failure to adhere to these rules wil ost you." "Cost me?" I crooked. "It will cost your body, [l have the right to own a part of your body, and I will do with it whatever I want," he growls, his eyes roving hungrily over my trembling form. Defying his commands at every turn, Sara finds herself entangled in a web of forbidden pleasure she never imagined. AS the days blur with tension and desire, can she resist the mafia heir's dark allure--or will this transaction ignite a love that defies the contract in this steamy enemies- to-lovers saga?

Eighteen years of hope, one night of shattering betrayal. Beta's daughter Maliyla finally finds her fated mate, the powerful Alpha Erick Lopez, only to be publicly rejected just hours later. Humiliated and cast out by her entire pack, she is forced to run, barely escaping a fatal attack. But fate isn't finished. Rescued by a rival pack, Maliyla meets the one man who makes her heart beat again: a powerful second-chance Alpha. Her first mate broke her; her second mate wants to claim her. Can Maliyla heal enough to choose a new life, or will the ghost of her rejection haunt her forever?

"I, Ella Brown, hereby sever my ties with the Silver Crest pack." The words felt heavy on her heart, but she knew it had to be done. As tears streamed down her face, she knelt down, crying bitterly as she made one final, heartbreaking declaration. "I, Ella Brown, reject you, Alpha Derek of the Moonstone Pack, as my mate." **** "Ella Brown," Derek whispered, his voice full of shock. "Mate," Lila, her wolf, whispered within her, the bond between them sparking to life once more. "Ella, what are you doing here?" Derek asked, his grip tightening on her arms. "I've searched everywhere for you." Ella quickly regained her composure, pulling away from him. "I'm in a hurry, Derek," she muttered, attempting to sidestep him. "Ella, don't leave," Derek pleaded, his voice breaking slightly. "You are my mate," he growled, his voice blending with his wolf's. "You're not leaving me again." ***** Ella's fury ignited. "Alpha Derek," she spat, her voice trembling with barely contained anger. "I am not your mate anymore. Control your d*mn wolf." Ella Brown’s life was supposed to change for the better when she turned 18—gaining her wolf and preparing for her engagement to Alpha Kevin Taylor. But everything shatters when she catches Kevin with her stepsister, Sandra, the night before the ceremony. Heartbroken, she flees into the night, only to stumble upon her fated mate, the powerful Alpha Derek of the Moonstone pack. Their irresistible bond leads to a night of passion, but Derek coldly rejects her the next morning.At the engagement party, Kevin twists the truth, publicly humiliating Ella. Alone and betrayed by both alphas, she discovers she’s pregnant and flees her pack. Years later, as a renowned healer in the north, Ella is sought after by desperate packs suffering from a deadly plague. But when Derek shows up at her doorstep, demanding her help and refusing to let go of the bond he once rejected, Ella must decide—will she heal his people or make him suffer the way he made her?Can Ella protect her heart from the mate who broke it, or will Derek reclaim what he believes is rightfully his?

Alana did not know the word freedom and happiness having been confined in the basement of her family’s house accused of killing her own mother. She’s beaten, cursed at, and barely survived from crumbs of food thrown at her. She thought this is her final destiny and has accepted the bitter fate of her life not until the night of her 21st birthday, a mysterious alpha appeared at her door telling her that she is the long-lost daughter of the alpha king and claiming her as his mate he’s been looking for several years now.

She left her past behind when her world crumbled—betrayed by love, abandoned by her pack, and burdened by loss. One wild night in Europe changed everything: a s*xy stranger, stolen kisses, and her first time… that left her with a surprise she never expected. Now a full-time writer and single mom, Elara returns to her old pack after years away, only to walk straight into the wedding of the century—the Alpha King’s wedding. But when the groom turns to her, their eyes lock, and he growls one word that stops the ceremony cold: “Mine.” Oh. Crap. Worse? He just noticed her toddler. And growled again: “My pup.” Let the chaos begin. Weddings, werewolves, jealous exes, awkward family dinners, steamy revenge kisses, and fated mate drama collide in this uproarious, s*xy, and heart-melting ride of second chances, found family, and unexpected love.

“Every warning, every red flag, every reason to run—none of it mattered the moment I met him.” Ariel Peterson spent her entire life trying to be the good girl. The obedient daughter. The perfect Christian. The invisible sister. Then she met Gray Carter. Powerful. Ruthless. Irresistible. Gray Carter isn’t just a billionaire with a tailored suit and devastating gray eyes. He’s a man with dark secrets, dangerous connections, and a possessive streak that should send Ariel running in the opposite direction. But the more time she spends with him, the harder it becomes to walk away. In a world where trust is fragile and nothing is quite what it seems, Ariel must decide whether Gray Carter is her greatest mistake… or the one person worth risking everything for. Perfect for readers who love possessive heroes, morally gray men, forbidden romance, and slow-burn chemistry.

“You must understand something, little dove.” He started to speak. I continued to s*ck in deep breaths, both scared and aroused. “The more you push me away, the more you make me crave you.” ~~ Iris decides to embark on a wild ride after she is dumped by her fiance, two weeks to their wedding. A dare-or-dare game brings her face-to-face with a hot stranger she must kiss. One kiss won’t hurt, right? Wrong. The kiss changes the course of her life forever. She has entangled herself with the devil himself, Damon Maddox, and he has sworn to stop at nothing to keep her glued to his bed. When she is forcefully entangled into a world she never thought existed – a world of beasts; prey and predator – Iris must hold onto the safety of her handsome stranger: The Lycan king with a secret that could cost them their lives.

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Dravina has spent seven years trapped in a gilded cage. As the Luna of the Firestone Pack, she endures a life of cruelty and control under her possessive mate, Alpha Cassian. Desperate for freedom, she makes a daring escape into the wilderness armed with nothing but a small bag and the unbreakable will to survive. But freedom has its price. When Dravina is captured by another powerful pack, she expects punishment or worse, to be returned to Cassian. Instead, she finds herself face-to-face with a commanding, enigmatic Alpha who sees straight through her lies… and claims her as his destined mate. Torn between fear and a flicker of hope, Dravina must tread carefully in this unfamiliar territory. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, she stands at a crossroads: trust the bond she never believed in, or fight alone for the life she’s always dreamed of.

Rachel Rivers, a television host and magazine journalist with strong family values finds everything she ever worked for and believed in crashing down she she walks in on her husband and teen babysitter having s*x. Sad and broken by this revelation of her husband's infidelity she goes out and makes a drunken fool of herself. But actions are not without consequences. Her drunken charade is not overlooked and soon she finds her left alone with nothing, not even her once perfect self image. She suddenly finds herself under the limelight of mockery among friends and foe alike when her soon-to-be ex husband begins to tarnish her image, making her look like the bad guy. She struggles to rebuild her image, seeking whatever help she can until one road leads her to Nate Madden. Rich successful driving force, selfmade billionaire, Nathaniel comes to the rescue with a seemingly innocent offer. What is not innocent however is the price Rachel must pay because Nate is a man she once crossed paths with. He is charming, he is secretive, he is powerful and dominating. He wants to introduce Rachel to a lifestyle she has never known before in exchange for her fame, her life and her job back.

“I’m not signing these divorce papers, Liam,” she said, her voice trembling. “I’m not asking, Alaria. I’m telling you.” With cold finality, Alpha Liam Blackthorne cast aside his wife for another woman—his mistress, Claire. But when Alaria’s trembling hand fell to her stomach, she chose silence over truth. One signature, and everything changed. Divorced, broken, and cast out of the pack, Alaria disappears, taking with her the secret that could shatter his empire. “I’ll raise you alone, little wolf,” she whispers to her unborn child. “And I’ll make sure you never become like him.” But fate has other plans. Years later, when rogue wolves threaten her and her child, the only one with the power to save them is the very man who betrayed her, Alpha Liam. Will the truth about their child bring them back together, or drive them further apart?

Being dumped by my mate, Ethan, on my dream New Year cruise tour was bad enough. Watching him swap spit with Vanessa? Absolute hell. Enter Lucas—the cocky, sinfully hot hockey Alpha—who claims I’m his mate. But he doesn’t want love; he wants revenge, proposing a fake relationship to rile Ethan. Now I’m stuck sharing a suite with the guy who has secrets of his own. Christmas and New Year on a luxury ship was supposed to be magical…not a steamy, chaotic mess. What could go wrong?