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He destroyed me…he ruined me…he broke me beyond repair… then he turned around and painted me as a violent addict to the world That was his first biggest mistake When I returned to Valencia, I was furious, broke and powerless But then I locked eyes with one man…and everything changed forever He was the answer to my prayers, he was powerful, rich…everything a woman dreams of, but the one problem ? He’s married to my mother But I was done playing fair I’ll seduce the Alpha against all odds, bend his power to my will, and destroy the man who ruined me…then walk away clean Except… the Alpha isn’t some fool to be played. He turns the tables, sees through every lie, and pulls me into a game I can’t control — a dangerous pull that makes me forget my own plan… and crave a submission I never thought I would want. Content Note (18+): This is a dark paranormal romance featuring morally gray characters, manipulation, explicit scenes, violence, and complicated family relationships. Reader discretion is advised.

The past never stays buried forever... The past caught up with Harper Carrington in the cruelest way. After tragedy summoned her home to Virginia's Blue Ridge mountains, she was confronted with another twist of the knife – Wyck, her first love who abandoned her fifteen years before and disappeared off the map. Wyck Ward never planned to see Harper again after her powerful father exiled him from Carrington Ridge. Consumed by the desire for revenge, Wyck spent over a decade systematically destroying the man's corrupt legacy. But with his enemy suddenly dead, Wyck realizes his all-consuming vendetta could cost him what his fractured soul needs - Harper. Join Harper and Wyck as they discover if some hearts are too damaged to ever mend or if even the coldest embers can flare back to life when two fractured souls find the pieces they’ve been missing. If you enjoy small town, second chance romances with complex characters, all the feels, a side of steam, and lots of twisty mountain roads, you'll love this first book in the new Carrington Ridge series.

Victoria De Luca rules New York’s criminal underworld with an iron fist until a stolen EMP weapon, a decades-old murder, and a betrayal buried in blood threaten to destroy everything she built. Giordano Salvatore was supposed to be a pawn. Instead, the billionaire weapons genius becomes the one man capable of unraveling her carefully guarded heart. As enemies close in, secrets surface, and a global hunt spirals into chaos, Victoria discovers that the greatest threat isn’t the governments, syndicates, or assassins hunting her. It’s her own family. With a stolen superweapon, a deadly conspiracy, and a love powerful enough to burn the world to ashes, Victoria and Giordano must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice—before everything explodes. Because in a world built on lies, falling in love might be the most dangerous mistake of all. Genre: Dark Mafia Romance | Romantic Suspense | Crime Thriller Tropes/Tags: Mafia Queen • Obsessive Hero • Billionaire Arms Dealer • Secret Pregnancy • Touch Her and Die • Criminal Empire • Family Secrets • Twin Reveal • Power Couple • High Stakes Romance • Who Did This To You • Morally Grey Characters • Global Conspiracy • Enemies to Lovers-ish • Dark Romance Thriller

'No matter what, No matter the time, No matter the place, No matter the century, No matter what's to come, I. will always. CHOOSE. YOU'. Everyone saw her as crazy..... But he saw her as nothing less than perfection. ................... "Why?" was the only thing he said. Confused I asked "Why what?" "Why do you always do this to yourself?" the tone in which he spoke almost seemed like he was heartbroken about something. "Do what?" I dared to ask, although I knew already within me I wouldn't like his response. "Conceal your worth" ....................... If you like this small insight of the story then please read on. The only thing I can guarantee you in this story is that it will definitely have an happy ending although for the two characters Rica and Dili to achieve that, they would have too pass through many difficult obstacles on their way to happiness. And trust me this isn't your normal Teenage story that is filled with rainbows and sunshine, there are a lot of gloomy days. If you don't mind that then please by all means do read on. .................. NOTE: This is a pure work of fiction. An original story by me. Buy me coffee? https://ko-fi.com/missrina

Amelia Garcia and Noah Moore, the first main characters gets introduced as enemies as they belong to both rich families who had been rivals for generations. These both are the most powerful and dominant ones who rule the business world. Mateo Williams, the second main character works for Noah but joins in a secret agency which works under Amelia, later gets appointed as her bodyguard because of her parent's sake as they were scared of losing her because Amelia wins a challenge which was given by Noah and he suddenly vanishes somewhere. Amelia falls in love with him but Mateo doesn't care about her feelings at first and then he gets into a secret relationship with her. After getting to know this, Noah searches information about him and reveals to her that he was cheating on her with her sister and concludes that he was in love with her since they first met as enemies. He explains that he behaved like her rival just to protect her from his family who wanted to destroy her so he takes the charge and never tried to kill her. Amelia understands him and they end up together but before they could react for how Mateo betrayed her, he escaped from her.

Imprisoned in the dungeon due to her forbidden lineage, Luna yearned for freedom and reunion with her family. Destined to two powerful beings—a vampire king and a werewolf—she unwittingly posed a threat to her pack. Even after eliminating the danger, Luna found herself locked away by the alpha, her dreams of freedom seemingly shattered. But fate took a surprising turn. One day, the vampire king, Ashford, devised a daring plan to rescue her and pledged unwavering support for her ambitions. "You poisoned her?" Luna gasped, her eyes wide with astonishment. A sly smile curled on Ashford's lips as he gently touched her nose. "You're grateful, aren't you?" he teased. In the magical world they live in, friendships will be challenged, trust will be broken, and Luna's future will change forever. ------ [Book 2 in the Series] Under The Midnight Moon Series Book 1: Moonbound Es Book 2: The Pack's Altamunar: The Vampire's Little Kitten (Note: Each book in the series is a standalone story, but reading the first one will help you understand the characters better. I highly recommend you check out the first one, but you can read this one and understand it as well.)

Skylar Carter has spent her entire college career focused on one thing: her future. With law school applications looming, the last thing she needs is distractions, especially from cocky jocks who think the world revolves around them. But when her best friend drags her to a frat party, Skylar finds herself in the orbit of the king of them all, Liam Westbrook. Liam is the golden boy of college football, destined to be the number one pick in the NFL draft. He’s used to women falling at his feet, used to getting what he wants without trying. But when he meets Skylar, a girl who refuses to worship him, he's instantly intrigued. She’s smart, feisty, and unimpressed by his status, which only makes him want her more. What starts as a bet soon turns into something deeper, something neither of them expected. Skylar is determined to resist him, but Liam is relentless in his pursuit. As the tension between them simmers and sparks fly, their undeniable chemistry threatens to upend everything they thought they wanted. But love does not come without risks. Skylar has her future mapped out, and Liam is on the brink of superstardom. Falling for each other was never part of the plan. Can they handle the heat, or will their worlds pull them apart before they even have a chance? A sizzling enemies to lovers romance, filled with banter, electric chemistry, and two ambitious souls colliding in the most unexpected way.

Christian Knight was about to marry Andrea Donovan and start a fresh life. Andrea was a gorgeous and respectable woman. She liked Christian since her college days but couldn’t muster the courage to express her feelings to him, as she knew that Christian was interested in Diana Roger, the mute girl. Years later, destiny played cupid for Andrea and Christian, and their families fixed their marriage. Andrea was over the moon, and it was hard for her to believe that Christian was finally going to be her forever. *** To escape the haunting nightmares and hallucinations about one particular woman, whom he thinks he has never met before, Christian agreed to marry Andrea as she was beautiful, smart, and a generous woman, completely compatible with his status, but little did he know that meeting with a stranger at the Coffee House will change everything for him. *** What will happen when destiny plays its cards? Would Christian be able to accept that he had been married before? Will he choose his present over his past or follow his way back to his former wife? Would Mishka be willing to give another chance to Christian or she has already moved on in her life? Will their love pass the test of time and commitment to come out victorious or did their love story end long ago? Follow the other half of Christian and Mishka’s tale to witness if second chances really exist or if healing a broken heart is beyond repair. All Right Reserved © Author Anika 2022

After I resign from a private company and move to work at an overseas company, my salary has increased by leaps and bounds. My wife, Vivian Spencer, who's always been smart about money, suggests that I turn in all of my salary. At the same time, she will decrease my allowance. Her reasoning is that she needs to use my salary on our family's daily expenses, so she can't spare me a single cent. As I watch Vivian record all the expenses dutifully, I can't resist asking, "What about your salary, then?" Vivian replies in a matter-of-fact tone, "I'm saving it up for our retirement pension." I don't bother responding afterward. Since then, I start spending every single cent of my salary, as per Vivian's suggestion. When Vivian notices the stream of packages being delivered to our home, she finally can't take it anymore. Upon hearing her question, I tell her happily, "You were the one who said that my salary is meant for our family's expenses!" Vivian exclaims in shock, "What sort of family do you think we are? As if we can afford to spend this much money every month!" What a joke. It turns out that Vivian knows that a regular family's expenses can't possibly drain every single cent of my salary in one go.

Book 2 in the Under the Moon Series: Zach is a young adult werewolf who had lost almost his entire family when he was still a child, only he and his mother escaped the Hunters that had tracked them down and slaughtered them all. They managed to find a safe place to live with a large group of other supernatural beings but it was never the same as being part of a pack. According to his mother, somewhere out there is his destined mate and wanting to find a new pack to live with, Zach goes off in search of them. Rem is a young adult whose family's bloodline has always been Hunters. He is brash, stubborn, often gets himself into trouble and can generally rub people the wrong way with his smart- attitude. Very few people see his softer side. So what happens when your destined mate is the one meant to hunt you down and kill you? Well, Zach is about to find out! Part 2 of Under the Pale Moon but featuring different characters and can be read as a stand-alone story. Book 1: Under the Pale Moon Book 2: Under the Blue Moon Book 3: Under the Crimson Moon: A Dragon's Pride