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[WARNING: SMUTTY PARANORMAL ROMANCE WITH AN OBSESSIVE, POSSESSIVE WOLF/LYCAN SHIFTER. DETAILED SMUT AND VIOLENCE.] A billionaire with a dark secret. A prophecy that could change everything. And a bond that could be her salvation… or her doom. Maci Carter didn’t ask for this. She left her small-town life behind to start fresh in the city, free from her past, free from anyone telling her what she can’t do. But fate has other plans. When she crosses paths with Thorne Wintermere, the enigmatic CEO of Wintermerre & Co., Maci’s life takes a terrifying, thrilling twist. Thorne isn’t just any billionaire. He’s a powerful, untouchable alpha, a rare werewolf-lycan hybrid hiding in plain sight without a pack. Known as the ruthless leader of a hidden supernatural council, Thorne has spent his life protecting his family’s legacy and keeping his world’s secrets…until her. As dark forces close in, she begins to uncover her own secrets, powers that have lain dormant within her for years, powers tied to a father she barely remembers and a world she never knew. As Maci and Thorne are pulled closer by an undeniable, electric bond, their connection could tip the scales of an ancient power struggle, or end in ruin. Will Maci embrace her destiny, or will she walk away, leaving Thorne and the supernatural world in chaos? Fans of intense, edge-of-your-seat romance won’t be able to resist The Alpha Billionaire's Secrets. Where passion and power collide, and one choice could change everything.

Years ago, I sacrificed my freedom and a year of my life for the man I loved, only to find out that he betrayed and lied to me without a second thought for those sacrifices. Now fate has randomly made our paths cross, when I thought I would never see him again, and once again, I'm at his mercy because in an agonizing twist of fate, he's my new boss. Crazy, I know, but now, I hate him with every fiber of my being. At first, the feeling seems mutual, but it doesn't take long before we realize that we both misunderstood what happened in our past, and have been hating each other based on blatant lies. Unfortunately, the damage has already been done, and even though Jeff is remorseful, will I be able to overcome my resentment towards him for all the hurt and pain he has caused me in his quest for revenge?

"Part OneTracie Hill thought she’d died and gone to heaven when she discovered the stranger who showed up at her office after hours and engaged her in a night of hot sex was none other than her new boss, J. P. ”Pete” Montgomery. Not only that, but he set some very specific rules for her office attire – skirts only and no underwear.Part TwoFor Zane the storm was a reflection of his emotions and the messy condition of his life. He relished the isolation until he had to rescue Zara from the stormy sea. Then the storm reached full level in the cabin.Part ThreeZana and Dara settle into the beginnings of a permanent relationship and she thinks she’s finally found happiness and security. Then her past comes back to smack her in the face. Part FourDealing with a messy and humiliating breakup with her Dom, Bree Donovan welcomed the invitation to leave Chicago for meeting with a potential client in Texas. An impulsive attendance at a private BDSM gathering wiped all other thoughts from her mind the moment Rafe Morales claimed her as his for the evening. The Pleasure Principle is created by Desiree Holt, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."

Adam Wilson was broke, invisible, and one insult away from giving up. Until the day arrogance paid him back. After a brutal public humiliation, his life changes with a single notification: [Arrogance Amplification System Activated] The rules are simple. Act superior. Make them believe it. The more people see him as arrogant, the richer he becomes. What starts as small, calculated risks —outsmarting classmates, making bold claims, turning pocket change into thousands — quickly spirals into something bigger. Every victory boosts his wealth, status, and confidence. Every loss threatens to drag him back to nothing. Soon, it’s no longer just about money. It’s about reputation. Power. Dominance. In a world where pride rules everything, Adam Wilson is forced to walk a dangerous line between confidence and destruction. Because one mistake, one failed claim, one moment of weakness… …and everything he’s built can collapse. Now the question isn’t whether he can rise. It’s how far he’s willing to go. And if he can be arrogant enough.

SYNOPSIS: For five years, Evelyn Hart was Sebastian Vale’s perfect executive assistant. She handled his meetings, his schedules, his private calls, and even the women he forgot to send flowers to after spending the night with them. Everyone in Vale Corporation knew one thing: Sebastian trusted Evelyn more than anyone. What nobody knew was that Evelyn had secretly loved him for years. Until the night she overheard him laugh at the idea of ever touching a woman like her. “Reliable employees make terrible lovers,” he said casually. “Too emotional. Too attached.” That same night, Evelyn submitted her resignation. No tears. No confrontation. No explanation. Then she disappeared. Three months later, Sebastian sees her again at an elite business summit in Paris—not as his assistant, but as the youngest CEO of a billion-dollar AI startup competing directly against his company. And standing beside her is a dangerous billionaire investor rumored to be obsessed with her. For the first time in his life, Sebastian realizes something terrifying: The woman who once waited for him… no longer looks at him at all.

Jerry Whitmore is a proud and untouchable CEO. Known for his sharp mind and colder temper, he built his empire from precision, control, and an iron sense of discipline. No one dares to challenge him — not employees, not competitors, not even the media. Until one reckless girl splashes mud on his tailored suit…and insulted him in public . Emma Carter is hotheaded, stubborn, and desperately in need of a job. When a careless stranger ruins her morning before an important interview, she doesn’t hesitate to retaliate — unaware that the man she publicly insults is the very CEO of the company she’s hoping to join. The next day, she walks into her interview… and freezes. The stranger she humiliated now sits behind the desk as her new boss. Jerry isn’t angry. He’s intrigued. Emma isn’t apologetic. She’s defensive. Forced to work under the man she offended, Emma soon realizes that Jerry’s calm composure hides a dangerously observant nature. And Jerry discovers that Emma is the only person who doesn’t bow to his power. In a world where pride clashes with attraction, who will surrender first?