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THE ALPHA'S VIRGIN SLAVE : SUBMIT ALPHA IAN'S CURSE

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains sexual content, violence, slavery, and abuse. 18+ only. Read at your own risk. ~ ALPHA IAN ~ I’ve got a stunning wife. But I don’t love her. Hell, I don’t even like her. She’s just there—to be used, by me… and every male I allow. In my pack, power is everything. We share our women. We crush weaker packs for sport. Love? Mates? That’s a fairytale— The Moon Goddess cursed us long ago, and we stopped believing in that shit. But then I raided the Blood Moon Pack… And found her. A filthy little omega. Weak. Fragile. Worthless. She was supposed to be nothing. Yet here I am, obsessed. I can’t stand anyone touching her. I want to tear her clothes off… Grip her thighs and shove myself deep inside her sweet, untouched body. Again. And again. Until she knows who owns her. I want to break her. Mark her. And make her beg for more.

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Mated to the Alpha Knight

Celeste Williamson is about to turn eighteen, which means she's about to find her mate - this is fine and all, but what happens when her mate turns out to be her brother? Will she accept him or find out a hidden truth? Be his mate or reject him to keep her own sanity? Not only is her brother her mate, but talk of a prophecy starts to cloud her judgement... And even worse, Celeste seems to be the target... How will she balance these challenges? Will she find out her entire life has been a lie? Or will she find her destiny within these hidden truths? COMPLETED

9.6

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The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King

BOOK ONE of COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with? *** BOOK TWO: The Rogues Who Went Rogue BOOK THREE: The Indomitable Huntress & the Hardened Duke

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Powerful Papa with Triplet Babies

A babe reached out to feel her neck. She recalled the “love mark” that was still bright in color. It won’t come off anytime soon because she knew it had only been a night since.

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A Son For A Billionaire

Ivy Rivera, eighteen years old was known to be the girl from the wrong side of the river. Everyone in Winslow, Arizona, a small town where she grew up looked down on her and she was labeled a jinx. Ivy Rivera life changed after spending a whole night with a stranger who showed her love and attention she had never received even from her parents. Soon Ivy found out that she was pregnant, and to avoid being mocked by people, she left the small town to start a new life in Los Angeles. Ivy Rivera locked up her past life to focus on her career as a photographer. Her top priority was to give her child the life he deserved and the love she never received as a child from her parents. One day, Ivy found the the stranger she had a night with ten years ago. Feelings would stir up but would Ivy be willing to let the stranger near her son? Would she set things aside and let love overpower the doubt and fear she has been keeping for years? An eye-opening love story and family drama.

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The Ace at the Apex

A small-time office worker—constantly being pushed around by others and abandoned by his wife—turned into the richest of the rich overnight.

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What Is The 'Boneshaker' Machine In The Novel?

4 Answers2025-06-18 16:50:27

The 'Boneshaker' in the novel is this terrifying, clattering monstrosity—a steam-powered drill designed to tear through rock and flesh alike. Imagine a locomotive’s engine shrunk down to nightmare size, fitted with jagged rotary blades that scream like a banshee when they spin. It’s not just a tool; it’s a symbol of industrial brutality, wielded by the book’s villains to carve tunnels through sacred burial grounds, desecrating the dead for profit.

The machine earns its name from how it vibrates, shaking the bones of anyone nearby—operators included. Its fumes poison the air, and its noise drives men mad. But what’s fascinating is how the author twists it into a metaphor: progress at the cost of humanity. The protagonist, a scrappy miner’s daughter, sabotages it not just to save her town but to reclaim what the machine stole—dignity, memory, and a connection to the land. The 'Boneshaker' isn’t just metal; it’s greed made manifest.

Is 'Boneshaker' Part Of A Series?

4 Answers2025-06-18 06:57:55

Absolutely! 'Boneshaker' kicks off Cherie Priest's 'Clockwork Century' series, a gritty steampunk saga set in an alternate-history Civil War-era America. The novel introduces a world where airships dominate the skies and zombies—called "rotters"—roam the ruins of Seattle, poisoned by the toxic gas from the Boneshaker drill. The series expands with books like 'Dreadnought' and 'Ganymede,' each exploring different corners of this war-torn, mechanically twisted universe.

What makes it stand out is how Priest weaves standalone adventures into a larger tapestry. You get fresh protagonists in each book, but recurring elements like the Union’s steam-powered tech or the Confederate’s undead experiments tie everything together. It’s perfect for readers who love immersive world-building with a side of brass goggles and zombie mayhem.

How Does 'Boneshaker' Blend Steampunk And Horror?

4 Answers2025-06-18 04:05:04

'Boneshaker' is a masterclass in merging steampunk's gritty innovation with horror's visceral dread. The novel's Seattle is a fog-choked ruin, where towering machines grind alongside undead 'rotters'—zombies born from the toxic gas leaking from inventor Leviticus Blue's disastrous drill. The steampunk elements aren't just aesthetic; they're survival tools. Characters wield pneumatic rifles and clattering airships, but technology feels oppressive, like a ticking bomb. The horror seeps through every gear: the rotters aren't mindless—they remember fragments of their past lives, making their hunger eerily personal.

The real genius lies in how the Blight gas unites both genres. It powers the city's steampunk chaos while mutating corpses, blending mechanical and biological horror. Even the protagonist's mechanical arm, a steampunk staple, becomes a vulnerability when rotter blood corrodes its joints. The dread is amplified by claustrophobic tunnels and the constant hiss of gas masks, where one malfunction means suffocation or worse. Priest doesn't just layer genres—she braids them into something uniquely unsettling.

Who Is The Main Antagonist In 'Boneshaker'?

4 Answers2025-06-18 21:30:10

The main antagonist in 'Boneshaker' is Dr. Leonidas Wilkes, a brilliant but ruthless inventor whose unchecked ambition unleashes chaos. He creates the Boneshaker, a machine that accidentally unleashes a toxic gas, turning Seattle into a ruined wasteland. Wilkes is a classic mad scientist—charismatic yet devoid of empathy, willing to sacrifice lives for progress. His legacy lingers in the Blight, the poison-infested streets, and the rotters, the gas’s undead victims.

What makes him chilling is his absence; he’s long dead, yet his inventions haunt the living. The survivors grapple with his mistakes, making him a villain whose shadow stretches beyond the grave. The story paints him through rumors and wreckage, a ghostly figure whose genius birthed nightmares. His daughter, Briar, fights to undo his damage, adding emotional weight to his villainy.

Does 'Boneshaker' Have A Movie Adaptation?

4 Answers2025-06-18 05:02:40

I’ve dug deep into this because 'Boneshaker' is one of those steampunk gems that feels ripe for the big screen. Cherie Priest’s novel has that cinematic blend of zombies, airships, and a gritty alternate-history Seattle. But here’s the kicker: no official movie exists yet. There’s been chatter about adaptations since the book blew up, with fans casting dream directors like Guillermo del Toro for its visceral world. The closest we got was a 2019 rumor of a TV series in development, but it’s gone radio silent. The book’s visual flair—toxic gas, mechanical limbs, and a mother’s relentless quest—would translate brilliantly, but Hollywood’s slow to bite. For now, we’re stuck imagining how cool that brass-infested chaos would look in IMAX.

What’s wild is how 'Boneshaker' dodges adaptation hell despite its cult status. Maybe it’s the budget needed for those sprawling set pieces, or studios fearing steampunk’s niche appeal. Meanwhile, fans stitch together trailers using clips from 'Mortal Engines' or 'The Nevers,' but it’s not the same. Priest’s lore deserves more than fan edits—it needs a director who’ll weaponize its chaos properly.

Where Is The Setting Of 'Boneshaker' Located?

4 Answers2025-06-18 07:37:07

Cherie Priest's 'Boneshaker' plants its roots in a gripping alternate-history Seattle, reshaped by disaster and desperation. The city’s ruins sprawl under a toxic yellow fog—courtesy of the failed Boneshaker drill that unleashed chaos. Walls now divide the wealthy from the wasteland, where outlaws and survivors scrape by. The Underground, once sewers, became a labyrinth of hideouts and mad science labs. Clockwork airships drift above, patrolling like mechanical vultures. Priest’s Seattle feels alive, its grime and gears etched into every scene—a character as compelling as the humans battling within it.

What fascinates me is how the setting mirrors the novel’s themes. The Blight gas isn’t just a hazard; it’s a metaphor for unchecked ambition. The walled city echoes class divides, while the airships symbolize fragile hope. Even the name 'Boneshaker' ties to the machine that doomed the city—a neat parallel to the shaking of lives and loyalties in the plot. This isn’t just backdrop; it’s storytelling woven into brick and fog.