Barnes And Noble Valley Forge Novels & Stories

From the day I married Jason, I knew I was only a stand-in. He was heir to the vampire throne. I was nothing — the most forgettable daughter of a declining human noble family. The only reason he'd ever looked twice at me was this face. A face that happened to mirror Vicky's — his first love, already married to someone else. For three years after the wedding, I copied her carefully. I smiled whenever I saw him. He would touch my cheek, his eyes cold. “Vicky never smiled like that. Not to please someone.” To stay by his side, I got pregnant again and again — and lost each pregnancy, one after another, in the chill of his indifference. Three years of marriage. I had nothing left but scars. And still I would not let go. Until Vicky's divorce brought her back, and she came to the door herself. At a banquet, assassins struck. Jason's first instinct was to drop me and go to her. Nearly dying finally cleared my head. I signed the divorce papers myself and handed them to him. Later, after I finally walked away, Jason came looking for me — again and again. His eyes were blood-red, his voice unsteady. “Elena. I finally know. You're the one I love.” I just looked at him and smiled, calm. “Too late.”

Raina Gonzalez thought she'd found her savior in Castor Rowland, a charismatic politician who swept her off her feet and rescued her family from financial ruin. Their whirlwind romance ended in a fairy-tale wedding that made headlines. But behind the mansion's gleaming doors and beneath his polished smile, Raina discovers the man she married is a monster in a tailored suit. Her wedding vows weren't promises of love. They were chains binding her to a life of lies. Forced to play the perfect political wife while her husband builds his empire on corruption and destruction of lives, Raina feels hope slipping away. Until she meets Sylvester Brian, Castor's mysterious rival who lost someone he loved to men like her husband. Together, they forge a dangerous alliance to expose Castor's criminal network. But somewhere between stolen moments and whispered secrets, their partnership ignites into something neither expected: a forbidden love that could destroy them both. Just when Raina thinks she's found an ally she can trust, Sylvester's carefully constructed lies begin to unravel. The man she's fallen for has been using her all along, and she's caught between two devils: the one she married and the one who captured her heart. With election day approaching and innocent people's lives hanging in the balance, Raina must make an impossible choice: stay silent and complicit, or risk everything. Her family, her safety, her heart... Because sometimes, the only way out of a cage is to burn it down.

In a world of shifting loyalties and hidden truths, Sophia, a young orphaned werewolf, finds herself torn between her destiny and her principles. When she discovers that she is the fated mate of the cruel and powerful Alpha Zaine, she vows to never accept him. Believing herself to be an omega, Sophia has witnessed first-hand, the alpha's mistreatment of her fellow omegas. Little does she know that she is the rightful heir to a prestigious werewolf pack, and that Alpha Zaine's father provided sanctuary to her family in their time of greatest need. As Sophia grapples with her conflicting emotions, Alpha Zaine sets out to prove his worthiness to her. He strives to rectify his past actions, learning to control his frustrations and implementing reforms within his pack. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, challenging the norms of their world and fighting for justice and equality. Zaine faces challenges from his most trusted friends and Sophia must contend with the unwanted attention of the Alpha of her birth pack. Every sign seems to lead them down diverging paths, but the moon goddess knows what she is doing by binding the two of them together, doesn’t she? Amidst a backdrop of ancient werewolf rivalries, dangerous secrets, werewolf hunters, and unexpected alliances, Sophia and Zaine navigate a treacherous path towards love, acceptance, and forgiveness. Will they be able to overcome their differences and forge a bond strong enough to withstand the trials ahead? In this captivating tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, they must confront their pasts and embrace their combined destinies to create a brighter future for themselves and their kind.

The Harmony Moon Saga follows the powerful legacy of supernatural families as each new heir faces their own battles, destinies, and forbidden love. Harper, a courageous and resilient young woman, fights for survival and freedom after the ruthless Alpha Thane Kago seizes control of her pack and destroys her family. Seeking sanctuary, Harper finds hope and love with the son of a powerful Alpha. Together, they defy fate and forge a new future, laying the foundation for a legendary bloodline. Years later, Harper and Gabriel’s daughter, Willow Mason, comes of age as the first born to her royal lineage. Rebellious and passionate, Willow is torn between two supernatural rivals: a high demon who fuels her wild side, and a dragon prince with a dangerous past. As ancient feuds between dragons and demons threaten to erupt, Willow must choose her path and embrace her destiny as a leader, forever changing the supernatural world. The saga’s thrilling conclusion follows Ryder his unique heritage makes him a target for gods and enemies alike. When he meets Demi, a mysterious woman with secrets of her own, their connection sparks a love that could alter the balance of power. As war looms and prophecies unfold, Ryder and Demi must unite the fractured supernatural races and confront the gods themselves to save their world. Across generations, the Harmony Moon Saga weaves together the struggles, passions, and destinies of Harper, Willow, and Ryder. Each must rise above the shadows of the past, embrace their true power, and fight for love and unity in a world where trust is dangerous and power comes at a price.

In a modern city governed by ancient bloodlines, an uneasy peace holds between vampires and nekos—two species bound by centuries of rivalry, betrayal, and war. Though the violence has quieted, resentment festers beneath the surface, and whispers of rebellion begin to circulate among the vampire clans who believe their power was unjustly stripped away. Maverick Delacroix, the disciplined heir to one of the most influential vampire families, has been raised to value control above all else. Loyalty to his lineage is not a choice but a duty etched into his very existence. Across the divide stands Odessa Kingsleigh, a sharp-witted neko diplomat trained to protect her people at any cost. Burdened by history and responsibility, she knows that trusting a vampire—especially a Delacroix—could unravel everything she has worked to preserve. When rising tensions force secret negotiations between the two factions, Maverick and Odessa are drawn into reluctant cooperation. What begins as a strategic alliance quickly deepens into something far more dangerous. As they navigate political intrigue, veiled threats, and the weight of ancestral hatred, their connection grows—challenging everything they have been taught to believe about enemies, loyalty, and destiny. But love in a divided city is never private. As extremist forces on both sides push for war and long-buried prophecies resurface, Maverick and Odessa find themselves at the center of a conflict that could destroy the fragile balance holding their world together. Choosing each other means defying their families, their cultures, and the expectations carved into their blood. With rebellion looming and trust in short supply, they must decide whether history will repeat itself in bloodshed—or whether their forbidden bond can forge a future neither species dared to imagine.

In my last life, my Alpha husband despised me for giving him a “tainted” Omega Black Werewolf. So, he murdered our newborn with his own hands and then tore me apart with silver-quenched claws. As I lay dying, I cursed him to eternal damnation, and with my own eyes, I watched as his body sank into the frozen depths of Moonshine Lake alongside mine. When I opened my eyes again, I was back at the bonding ceremony—the day he was supposed to choose his mate. This time, he didn’t hesitate at all. He chose my sister, a Beta Gray Werewolf whose bloodline sat just one step above an Omega’s, and the way he looked at me was nothing but bone-deep disgust. I knew then that he had been reborn, too. In my last life, my sister was just an ordinary Beta, while I was a Silvermoon Alpha, one of the highest bloodlines, second only to the legendary Golden Lycan. Back then, he chose me without hesitation. However, my sister later married a regular Alpha and somehow gave birth to a golden pup, earning the envy of the entire pack. Meanwhile, I married him and gave birth to a low-rank Omega Black Werewolf, making him the laughingstock of the Werewolf Alliance. This time, he thinks choosing my sister will give him that golden pup again, but what he doesn’t know is that a body is only a shell. Blood doesn’t lie. A bloodline tainted by Omega can never forge a true descendant of a Golden Lycan.

BLURB:I had hate in my heart when I died. The Moon Goddess herself linked me to a guy who was meant to adore me, but he betrayed me. I was alive and complete five years ago when I opened my eyes once again. I vowed that this time would be different. My so-called fated mate, Darius Blackthorn, would never be allowed to come near me close enough to ruin me once again. Before he could attack, I would forge my own route, guard my heart, and discover the truth about his treachery. However, it seems that destiny is difficult to change. Killian Draven comes in. Perilous, enraged, and all too alluring, he makes me an offer: if I act like his mate, he would shield me from Darius. I shouldn't play that game since it would only lead to heartache. But the longer I'm in Killian's embrace, the more I question if my fate isn't bound to him. Darius then comes after me and says I've been duped and that the betrayal I believed I saw wasn't what it seemed to be. He is battling not just for me but also for our pack's future. And I am really shaken by the facts he exposes. Because if Darius wasn't the one who betrayed me, then who was it? And why does it seem like I could lose more than my heart in this second chance?

Zara Wellington, the adopted daughter of the powerful Wellington family, has lived her life as a pawn in her mother's ruthless schemes. Forced to forge and sell counterfeit art to society's elite, Zara complies to protect the family name. But her world comes crashing down when the authorities uncover the fraud, and her mother sets her up to take the fall. On the same fateful day, Zara discovers her husband's betrayal—he plans to divorce her and marry her sister, the real Wellington heir, who has no interest in him. Devastated and desperate, Zara flees, only to meet a tragic end in a fatal accident. But fate grants her a second chance. Zara wakes up a month before her wedding, armed with the knowledge of her family's treachery and her husband’s deception. This time, she vows to rewrite her destiny and make them all pay. Her plan takes an unexpected turn when she forms a contract marriage with Evander Blackwood, a reclusive billionaire with a shadowy past. Evander, uninterested in love or commitment, becomes Zara's unlikely ally. But he’s also the object of her sister’s secret obsession, adding fuel to an already volatile situation. As Zara navigates a world of lies, betrayal, and hidden agendas, she uncovers even darker secrets about her adopted mother’s schemes. Will Zara succeed in changing her future and exacting revenge, or will the forces conspiring against her prove too powerful? Dive into this gripping tale of vengeance, secrets, and second chances to find out.

For years, the Lycans and werewolves have been locked in a bitter war, their hatred spanning generations. Rosalee, born under tragic and cruel circumstances, was abandoned as a baby at a werewolf pack. Treated worse than the lowest omega, she endured years of neglect and scorn. On her sixteenth birthday, everything changed. Her first shift revealed a truth that shattered her world, Rosalee was no ordinary werewolf. Cast out from the only home she had ever known, she was forced to fend for herself, alone and afraid. Desperate for safety, Rosalee found refuge in a quiet human town, where she built a new life. Working at a small hotel, she finally felt a sense of belonging, even forming a close bond with Dameon, the son of the hotel’s head chef. But her secret loomed over her like a shadow, a constant reminder of what she could lose if the truth came to light. Her fragile peace is shattered when the Lycan King, a powerful, enigmatic figure, arrives at the hotel one fateful night. His presence is a threat to the life she’s built, and his intentions are as clear as his connection to her past. As tensions rise and old wounds resurface, Rosalee is thrust into a dangerous game of survival. To protect her secret and those she cares about, she must confront her identity and uncover the truth about her origins, before the war she escaped catches up with her once again. In a world divided by blood and betrayal, Rosalee must decide where she truly belongs and whether she can forge a path of her own.

Book Two of Cruel Intentions Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but for better comprehension of the characters, it is recommended to be read after Betrayed the Mafia. Theodore is the second in command of the Irish mob in New York. He is known as a player, use and toss. Theo hates relationships seeing them as useless. Theodore is funny and lighthearted around his friends, but when dealing with business, he is ruthless and heartless. His cold heart always prevails. Theodore is manipulative and a great liar. Theodore is chosen to help forge an alliance between the Irish and the Americans. He needs to marry the daughter of the boss. He takes his job and position seriously and accepts his fate. He doesn’t believe in love anyway, so that nothing will change for him. He will just have to wear a ring and play house. What happens when she is the girl he has avoided for years, the girl he feels the need to protect? He sees her as a weakness. He condones how she lives her life, but the day he allows himself to get close to her, everything changes, and his addiction to her becomes impossible to resist. Theodore is everything Everly has always dreamed of as an online romance novel writer, and she is inexperienced and sassy. The only way she has experienced love is through her books. She lives almost in captivity because of who she is, and Her purity will be negotiable. But once Theodore pops her cherry, he can’t stay away, involving her in a thread of lies and manipulations that she could only imagine as a plot of one of her books.