Novels by J. P. Uvalle

Liam HendrikMy confusion continued as I woke up; still unable to remember anything about myself. But one thing was certain: I loved the beautiful woman lying by my side. I remember feeling this intense connection to her, but I don't know who she is. I saw some guy choking the life out of her. How did I know that was going on? And what's with this ring?My head was swimming with questions and they were suffocating me. I needed air, so I left the room without disturbing her sleep and found what appeared to be my black shirt and jeans in the bottom drawer of her dresser—alongside a pair of black Jordans on a shoe rack.I snuck out of the bedroom, only to find her dog standing next to me wagging his tail. He took an instant liking to me, following after as I searched for a leash—but I was annoyed that one couldn't be found. "I'm sorry boy,"He barked and ran towards the door, but at my command to be quiet he immediately ceased his barking. “Good boy,” I said. He seemed to respond well to

XandraMy mind was buzzing with so much noise on my way home that I couldn't even hear the music. I returned my attention to the road after turning off the radio. I yanked on the steering wheel at that precise moment. In the middle of the street, a shadowy figure appeared. I didn't have time to think as I slammed on my brakes to avoid hitting a tree. My neck began to burn as a result of the sudden stop.What the hell was that?It took a few moments for me to catch my breath, slow my heart rate, and clear my head. Then I got out of the car. A dog appeared, taller and more muscular than the average Doberman Pinscher. His black and tan coat glistened in the dim light of the street lined with long-leaf trees, ears, and tail uncut. It had fiery eyes that would make even the toughest man flee for the hills. This beautiful dog was a male, and he kept sitting in the middle of the road as if he owned it.Squinting to get a better look at him, I noticed a brown studded collar around his thicken

XandraMy vision was blurry when I awoke in a state of confusion. I realized I was in a hospital bed when a light beam illuminated the hospital room. I noticed an IV pump after turning my head to the left. Oh, no! I must have been gone for several hours.My thoughts began to spiral as I turned around. My last memory was of falling into a depressive lull next to Liam. Knowing that the devastation would once again overwhelm my body with a crushing wave of grief, I needed to know how he was. My reality was a never-ending nightmare from which I desperately wished to awaken. I finally mustered the courage to look to my right. There was the man, still in a coma, whose love overpowered every ounce of my stubbornness. Tears stung my eyes once more. I couldn't possibly go another day without his unmistakable love-filled smile. His eyes spoke a language that only I understood. His lips rendered my entire body boneless. Everything that bothered me was chased away by his hands. His passion lifted

Xandra"Liam," I yelled into the phone, startling my sleeping sister. I was completely shaken. What did DeMarco say to Liam?I couldn't shake my nervousness until Sasha's faint voice said, "Hey, you're back." Her lips were pursed in a weak smile."Of course, I've returned." I swept her bangs away from her dull green eyes gently. Then I sat down next to her, took her hand in mine, and squeezed for dear life."I overheard your conversation with the doctor," she forced herself to say.I struggled to keep my tears at bay. "Regardless of the blood tests, you'll always be my real sister," I winked, a tear streaming down my cheek.She broke eye contact to stare out the window, appearing lost in her sea of thoughts.I brought her eyes back to mine with a subtle touch to her cheek. “Sash, say something.”“While you were away at college, I overheard mom and an older woman arguing in the living room.” She had a gleam of fear in her eyes.“Wait, when did this happen? What did you hear?”Was this

Liam HendrikIn the end, I was able to persuade Xandra to take the rest of the day off from the chaos that was our professional lives. I was aware of her resolve to find the truth in order to protect her sister. She really just needed to be there for Sasha, though. She appeared reluctant to exit the car after I had parked it close to the hospital entrance. I fixed her with my full attention as we sat in the car for a while, as though that was all she needed to summon the courage to make the first move."You still don't believe me after everything we saw today, do you?" She glared at me as she said this.I struggled because a part of me didn't want to believe that spirits existed. “I don’t know what I believe.”She groaned in frustration before slamming the door of my car. My phone buzzed inside the pocket of my pants before I could respond to her sudden departure."Detective Hendrik speaking." I looked back at her retreating figure in confusion, not sure of what had just happened."He

Xandra KallanAfter arguing with the airlines to reschedule her flight, I was thrown off kilter when I discovered Sasha had arrived in town, two days earlier than she’d told me.Why did she lie to me?And what was she doing here for two whole days before my surprise birthday party?Sash, you have a lot of explaining to do.Putting my anger aside, I paced back and forth nervously, waiting for Sasha’s blood results. Looking across the room at her, she had fallen into an incoherent sleep. I couldn’t believe my twenty-three-year-old sister was unrecognizable, withering away before my very eyes. The thought of our last memory being one of us fighting was destroying me on the inside. The last thing I wanted was for our last words to each other to be ones of anger.Sasha, please come back to me!A knock on the door ended my mental torture and pacing.“Hello, Miss Kallan, I’m Dr. Sanders. I’ll be taking over Sasha’s case.” He put out his hand.“Nice to meet you, Dr. Sanders,” I said, shaking

Catalina I gazed at my reflection, fingers trembling as I adjusted the delicate lace of my wedding dress. The mirror revealed a woman I barely recognized - poised, radiant, on the cusp of a new chapter. Yet beneath the surface, butterflies danced in my stomach."You've got this, Cat," I whispered, meeting my own eyes. "Remember how far you've come."Memories flooded back - late nights in the library, stolen glances across the lecture hall, that fateful day I'd mustered the courage to ask Professor Wright for an extension. Who could have imagined where that simple request would lead?I smoothed my hands over the silk bodice, tracing the intricate beadwork. Each tiny crystal felt like a milestone on our journey - first kiss, first shift, first "I love you." My chest tightened with a heady mix of excitement and nerves."Deep breaths," I reminded myself. "Malcolm is waiting."At the thought of him, a smile tugged at my lips. My brilliant, passionate Malcolm. The man who saw past my fumbl

MalcolmI adjusted my tie for the hundredth time, staring at my reflection in the full-length mirror. The man looking back at me was both familiar and foreign - the same dark eyes and strong jawline, but there was a softness there now, a vulnerability I'd never allowed myself before."You clean up nice, old man," I muttered, smoothing down my jacket.My fingers trembled slightly as I fiddled with my cufflinks. In just a few hours, I'd be marrying Catalina - the thought both thrilled and terrified me. How had I, Malcolm Wright, confirmed bachelor and reclusive academic, ended up here? Catalina's acceptance of my true nature was the first crack in the walls I'd built around myself."You know," I muse aloud, "I used to think laughter was a frivolous distraction from serious academic pursuits."My best man, Roman, raises an eyebrow. "And now?""Now," I chuckle, "I can't imagine a day without hearing Catalina's laugh. It's like... sunshine breaking through storm clouds."Roman grins. "Who

CatalinaThe sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow. It illuminated the diamond nestled delicately on my finger, causing it to shimmer and sparkle like a tiny star. As I shifted my hand, the light refracted, scattering soft, colorful rainbows across the wall, each glimmer more dazzling than the last. I found myself mesmerized, unable to tear my gaze away from this exquisite gem—a perfect embodiment of Malcolm's deep love and unwavering commitment to me. Each time I caught a glimpse of it, my heart would flutter with a mix of joy and warmth, a gentle reminder of the bond we shared and the promise that lay within that beautiful stone."I still can't believe it," I whispered to myself, twirling the ring around my finger. The weight of it was unfamiliar but comforting, like Malcolm's strong arms around me.I closed my eyes, allowing myself to sink into the cherished memory of his proposal. The warmth of that moment wrapped around me like a comforting

CatalinaI was the luckiest woman on earth when, just a short time after we met, Malcolm proposed marriage to me. It seemed like such a dream—but every time I glanced down at the gorgeous ring on my finger and remembered that special moment it became real again. To say I was surprised would be an understatement.But a part of me has always wondered if it's because we already have one child—but the little things he does for me every day prove otherwise. The way he looked at me, his touch…it all filled in the gaps and made our love real again. I just needed to stop second-guessing our relationship; especially after everything that we had been through; he deserved at least that. Plus, Malcolm had put his life and career on the line for me time and time again. It wasn't just his love that made me realize how special he was; it was also the way he treated me. He made sure to take care of me, even when I didn't feel like it. And every time I felt like giving up, he was there to remind me wh

MalcolmToday was the day I would ask Catalina to marry me, and we'd been through hell together—so it seemed only fitting that she have everything within my power. She deserved nothing less. She deserved the world, and I would give it to her. I'd been planning this proposal for months, and even though I was nervous as hell, I couldn't wait to see her face when she realized what was happening. Our relationship had been rocky from the start, but I knew that deep down we were meant for each other—and this moment would prove it once and for all.Roman and Emily were in on the surprise. Catalina thought they were going out to dinner because the curse had been lifted over Emily and she wanted to celebrate and spend time with her like old times. She had no idea that she was about to be proposed to.Roman and Emily took Catalina to an Asian fusion restaurant downtown. The ambiance was perfect for a romantic evening out. Catalina loved it and couldn’t stop talking about how much she loved Asia

Malcolm My bones cracked and popped at a rate that my mind couldn't keep up with. Then I leaped out onto the porch and ripped into the first witch that caught my eye. But they keep coming and chanting, and the chanting got louder. So I had to kill them faster to stop the ringing in my ears. The more blood I tasted on my tongue, the deeper it drove me into insanity. When there was a clearing, Roman and Catalina dashed to the car, and I lost sight of them. Ms. Cleo was surrounded by witches. I fought my way to her, slashing through the witches with my heavy paws, feeling the power of rage inside me.The witches were no match for me; their blood spilled out as I growled with fury, and the thunderous of my voice echoed in the sky. The witches scrambled away in terror, and I reached Ms. Cleo. She was trying to extinguish the fire engulfing her home. but it was already too late.I watched helplessly as the flames engulfed her house until there was nothing left of it.Ms. Cleo collapsed to

They had a lot of work to do, and Nikko was ready to get started. He was happy with how things were turning out, and he knew that they would be even better in the future. The Lycan pack had found their true leader, and they were ready to follow him into battle at any time. Nikko was ready to take on the world, and he knew that nothing would stand in his way.Nikko took a deep breath, smiling as he looked around at the other members of his pack and felt like he’d finally be able to do something good with his life. The last several years had been spent fighting for leadership—and now that it was his time, Nikko could feel all of those struggles settling down into peace."You are a true leader, Nikko," Sage whispered. " I am very fortunate to have you as my mate. I know you will do what's best for this pack, for me and our baby."Nikko smiled, his heart swelling with joy. He knew now that this little one would be born into a pack full of love and protection, and that made Nikko feel more

Sage looked up at Nikko in a smiling daze as he leaned down to kiss her softly. Sage felt herself sinking into the bed, feeling like she was melting into it. She wanted this man so badly, and being alone with him in this cabin made her feel like anything could happen. She felt like she was on top of the world, and nothing could bring her down. She wanted to feel his skin against hers, so she reached up and started to unbutton his shirt. Nikko smiled at Sage as he helped her take off his shirt and threw it onto the floor. He ran his fingers through her hair as they kissed again, slowly moving over each other’s bodies as they took off their clothes."I am so grateful to your pack for accepting me with open arms. Tonight has been everything I had ever wished it would be.""Oh, the night's not over yet," Nikko growled. Nikko smiled at Sage as they lay together in bed. He was so happy to have found her, and he hoped that their love would last forever. He couldn’t believe that the beautiful

Nikko carried her over to the makeshift bed deeper into the cave. They remained motionless, spooning until the sun rose again. Nikko tenderly kissed Sage's shoulder, not wanting to let her go. He took her into his arms, holding her close as their breathing synced and the bond between them grew stronger. "Nikko, wake up." Sage's voice pulled Nikko from his sleep. He opened his eyes to find Sage looking down at him with a smile on her face."Morning," he replied as he stretched. "How are you?""I feel great," she said, giving him a quick kiss on the lips before pulling back to look at him again."What time is it?" he asked groggily."Almost noon." She kissed his nose, then his lips. "I missed you."He smiled and pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her tightly. He breathed in her scent, feeling completely content lying with her in their cave as the sun peeked through the opening of the cave. He closed his eyes and listened to Sage's heart beating underneath him while they remain

Sage was standing in front of him with her arms outstretched. "You came for me," she said. Nikko nodded and smiled. "Of course I did," he replied. He stepped forward and embraced Sage, feeling her warmth in his arms. With that, the two of them watched the sunset together, content to be in each other's presence. Their troubles were a distant memory for the time being. But eventually, they knew those troubles would need to be resolved. Until then, they would simply enjoy the moment and each other's company.Nikko kissed Sage with a fervor only he had. She kissed him back, matching his intensity; their love was undeniable. They stayed like this for what seemed like an eternity until the sun had set and the stars were twinkling in the night sky."Let's go home," Sage said finally, her voice soft and gentle. Nikko nodded and intertwined his fingers with hers before leading the way back to the new home she had made for herself until she could figure out her next steps.He felt a sense of pe

Although Nikko knew that the pack would never accept her as one of them, he believed that their bond could be even stronger if they did. He refused to give up on his dream of a united family—and was determined to make it happen. However, it seemed like no matter what he tried the pack wouldn't let him! They didn't want to be associated with a witch, and they certainly didn't want Nikko to be in love with one either. But Nikko had a plan. He knew that if he could get his pack to accept that he was in love with Sage, they would end up accepting her as one of their own. If they were all united, nothing could stop them from ruling the world. The only problem was that he couldn't force them to accept Sage. It had to be their choice and he would do whatever it took to make his pack see the light. There were a lot of things that Nikko had to do, but he knew that the most important thing was to make Sage fit in. She was a witch, and they were lycans; there was no way around that. He needed

Sage had known the risks of an affair with a Lycan, especially while she was a witch. But it seemed her heart had overruled her head, and now she had to face the consequences of that decision. Taking a deep breath and surveying her reflection one last time in the mirror, Sage saw the signs of her accidental pregnancy that she was unable to hide. Her hybrid identity signified by the stardust glimmer in her eyes was undeniable, and so was the biggest decision of her life she was about to make – to run. She knew it was only a matter of time before her secret would be exposed, and she had to leave before that happened. Sage's cautionary tale is one for witches everywhere - if you follow your heart instead of your head, you may find yourself in a much more difficult situation than you could have ever imagined. The consequences for her and her unborn child were dire. If Sage remained in the same area as the Lycans, she would be discovered and condemned for bearing a hybrid child. To flee w