MARKED BY MOONLIGHT
Lyra Vale has always lived a careful life in a world where humans share uneasy truces with supernatural beings. But when the mysterious crescent-shaped mark behind her ear begins to burn, she’s drawn to Moonmark Ink—a tattoo shop in the dangerous, supernatural-controlled town of Ashridge Hollow. Her plan to cover the mark quickly unravels when she meets Ronan Bane, the magnetic, alpha werewolf who has been haunting her dreams for months.
Ronan knows exactly who Lyra is: his fated mate, caught between two worlds as a rare half-human, half-wolf. Their connection is undeniable, but Lyra is unaware of her heritage or the pull of her first moon heat. As desire intensifies, Ronan must protect her from rival packs, prowling vampires, and the political dangers tied to her bloodline—especially if she’s connected to the powerful and dangerous Duskfang Pack.
Torn between fear and an attraction that defies logic, Lyra is forced to confront truths about her lineage, the supernatural politics of the Hollow, and the primal bond tying her to Ronan. In a world where trust is fragile and predators lurk in every shadow, surrendering to their connection might be the most dangerous choice of all.
Marked by Moonlight is a steamy, suspense-filled paranormal romance about fate, secrets, and the burning pull of a love written in the stars. It is also a four-part series telling the tale of not just Ronan and Lyra, but of the people they trust.
Each book blends into the other as they find a way to survive the war to come.
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Chapter: Chapter 193 — A Show Of Good Faith~ SELENE ~ I sigh and shift my shadowy vision toward my mate. Draven nods, like he can read my mind. I turn my focus to Lyra. She never did anything to me. She just happened to be Magnus’s daughter, and at the time, that was enough reason to invite my wrath. It takes me a few moments to find the right words. “Lyra, what I did to you was horrible. I shouldn’t have sent those bastards after you. Your father was the one who hurt me, not you. I’m sorry you had to pass through that. You didn’t deserve it.” I turn promptly to Tess, who’s leaning on Killan’s shoulder. “None of you deserved it.” Tess nods in quiet acceptance but says nothing. It takes Lyra a bit longer to respond. She finally sighs and squeezes Ronan’s hand. “Look, I get that your relationship with my father wasn’t ideal. You felt hurt and overlooked, and your feelings were valid. But you took it too far, Selene.” Lyra looks down at her hands. They’re locked in a loving clasp with Ronan’s, and his eyes are fixed on he
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Chapter: Chapter 192 — Have To Do The Right Thing~ SELENE ~ My pain is evident as I stare at Magnus. He embodies almost everything I hated about life and love before Draven came into the scene. “What could you possibly have to say now that’s so important? Haven’t you done enough damage already? You came here to gloat, didn’t you?” Magnus hangs his head for a split second and faces me again with pressed lips. “Not at all, Selene, I promise. I feel bad about how I handled things back then. I treated you horribly. I could have gone about our relationship better. A lot better. I wish I could take it all back.” His eyes contort in a pleaful aura. “It must have been hell for you.” I lash out at him, my pain spilling over as my eyes start to become misty. “Don’t patronize me! You came to apologize, and then what, you think I’ll just forget everything like it never happened?” “I didn’t say that, Selene. I understand it’ll take some time before yo—” “Oh, this is more than just taking some time to heal, Magnus. You destroyed me. Mad
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Chapter: Chapter 191 — The Return of Old Ghosts ~ RONAN ~ I pour myself another drink and take a few deep gulps before breathing out a heavy sigh. “We have two choices. Either we reach some kind of truce with the hunters or prepare ourselves for another war.” Sighs and nods ripple around the room. No one bothers to argue—because really, there’s nothing to argue about. Everyone knows those are the only two choices. And leaving Ashridge Hollow? That’s not one of them. Zarek’s Crimson Court couldn’t make us leave; Blackthorn sure as hell won’t either. “I guess we’ll have to find a way to reason with them… or stop them.” Lyra’s brows knit together, but it’s Catherine who huffs, leaning back and flipping a knife around in her hand like she’s testing its weight. “I’d say those idiots are beyond reason. It’ll be like talking to a wet rock. Probably easier if we take a more… guaranteed approach.” I raise a hand before anyone can echo her sentiment. “If it gets to that, then we’ll have that discussion. For now, let’s exhaust our
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Chapter: Chapter 190 — The Weight of a Crown ~ RONAN ~ I sigh and fix myself another drink. Then I move around the bar and plop down on one of the sofas, inwardly grateful as the soft cushion embraces my weary body. "Alright. Fine. I'm all ears," I yield, inviting Draven to continue his exposé on the Alpha Prime. "Your new responsibility extends beyond your current pack," he begins, his voice steady. "Every other pack is subject to you now, including all the alphas. In fact, they only remain alphas if you allow it." Draven slips from his bar stool and comes toward me. "As legend has it, the Alpha Prime is the most powerful wolf in any city. The goddess bestows him with immense power or something like that, and his scent alone can compel every wolf to action." I frown at the implication of this new status. "Compel? As in I can make you all do whatever I want?" Draven raises a hand slightly to stop my wandering thoughts. "Slow down. It doesn’t mean we’re puppets to you or that we don’t have a mind of our own. It’s just
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Chapter: Chapter 189 — The Elephant in the Room ~ RONAN ~ Lyra and I linger like that for a while, bodies interlocked, tasting each other. She finally draws back gently to look me in the face, the warmth in her smile winding its way into my heart. I love the way her heart beats against my chest—proof that she’s alive and she’s all mine. She wets her thumb slightly on her tongue and swipes at the blood trails that color my face. I instinctively reach for her hand and squeeze it gently as I bury my chin in it. As she looks at me, her eyes convey a curiosity that her lips soon spill. “About the new you. You were… different after you got back up. What happened when you were under? How does it work?” She sounds as concerned as she is intrigued. I get her perplexity. I’m glad whatever happened to me helped us end Zarek’s evil for good. But I know I still need to understand exactly what it is. “I don’t know, baby. Draven said something about me being the Alpha Prime now. It’s an old wolf tale. I’ve never given it more than a pas
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Chapter: Chapter 188 — Kill Them All ~ RONAN ~ With Lucian's collar still in my hands, I turn to face the vampires remaining, my face telling them a story that is as clear as day. I am demanding they behold the fate that will be theirs shortly. I return my focus to Zarek, who dangles in the air and lashes out with his massive claws, trying to rip me open and break free of my iron grasp. But his attacks do very little to break my skin, and my grip only tightens. I retract my free hand and ram it into Zerek's belly, extracting a moan from him like his subjects have never heard before. I pull back and drive my arm repeatedly into the vampire lord's torso. Then for good measure, I deliver a final punch to his gonads. The bat goes limp in my hand as he whimpers from the mind-numbing pain. "Now you know what it feels like," I grunt as I fling Zerek into the air like a wet rag. His body crashes into one of the stone chairs at the clearing. The jagged parts of the solid rock smash into his back, splintering his spine. He
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To Love A Bologna
"Are you nervous, Miss Bologna?"
What the fuck? Did he just read me?
I shifted slightly in my seat. "Detective Gunner, you seem to think you know me. But let me assure you, you don't."
He shook his head, an inky black curl moving down his forehead. "I might not know you, Miss Bologna, but all one point two million followers don't know you either." A cocky grin crossed his face, drawing my attention to those damn dimples again.
I uncrossed my legs and then crossed them again. "It's a necessary precaution."
He held his arms up and shrugged. "And I get that. Being the daughter of the wealthy, powerful, notorious Wall Street guru, Dante Bologna has its downsides, I suppose."
I glowered at him from underneath my lashes. "Tell me what you want, Detective Gunner."
He tucked his phone back into his pants pocket. "I want you to tell me what the fuck is happening in this city."
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To Love A Bologna is a four-volume series about the trials, temptations, and heart-burning romance of the Bologna family.
| This first volume is focused on Nessa, the last and only daughter of the renowned mafia lord, Dante Bologna, and her love interest, Detective James Gunner who is on a quest to catch and destroy the Bologna family. When detective Gunner discovers the truth about the Bolognas, will he be able to go through with his plans? Or will his stolen heart make the choice for him?
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Chapter: | To The Ends Of The Earth 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋 DANIEL Antonio took a seat beside me, his eyes fixed on Luca chasing the birds. "You two have been spending a lot of time here lately." "Yeah. Luca loves the garden." Antonio placed his hand on the bench and then glanced around. "I love what you did with it. You know," he waved around, "the whole re-doing of the back garden." I snorted. "Re-doing?" "You know what I mean." "Yeah, well. You should thank our little sister for that. She did all this." "Our sister will make a good mother someday." "She sure will." Vanessa was a godsend through all this. Luca had immediately taken to her, and even though she couldn't fully take his mother's place, she had done a fine job being a substitute while he adapted to his new surroundings. New family. "How is he doing?" Antonio asked while watching Luca play. I leaned forward with my elbows on my knees. "He misses her." "That's to be expected." "I just wish I knew how long it was going to take." Antonio placed his hand on
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Chapter: | Chaos And Mayhem 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋 DANIEL "Dad!" Antonio yelled. "Dad, no!"Thunder. Lightning. Gunshots. Mayhem.All I could do was watch as my father let out his last breath, life being ripped out of him within a single moment. And then I howled. I fucking cried out as reality slowly started to infuse me with the excruciating pain of watching my father die. This was not how it was supposed to go down. My father dying was not part of the fucking plan. I was the one ready to die for the people I loved. I wasn't ready for anyone else to die except the fuckers who thought they had the power to play God with all our lives.I looked up, sound starting to return, the chaos and mayhem pulling me back to the here and now. And then I saw her. Layla. Her limp body was being dragged by the man who is about to die by my hand."Mato!" I roared, and then I was on my feet, running toward them.He struggled to get Layla in the car, and when he aimed his gun in my direction, it was too late. I was already there, knockin
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Chapter: | Save Her𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋 DANIEL The sound of an approaching car momentarily grabbed my attention, and I bit down on my cheeks as I watched it near us. Even though my attention was on the car, I was hyperaware of every man currently taking part in this standoff.Stefano righted himself and straightened the sleeves of his jacket. "It seems you're having difficulty accepting that Layla has moved on with my son. Maybe he can convince you."The car stopped, and my heart beat wildly inside my chest as I watched Mato get out. If hate had a moment in time, this would be it.The sight of his ugly motherfucking face made me want to rip out his goddamn spine through his throat. It took every shred of self-control not to end him right there and then.My hand itched, the weight of my gun at my back making me aware of how much I wanted to put a bullet in his skull. And the smug grin he had on his face as he got out of the car made the urge to kill him even stronger.Matteo inhaled deeply. "Ah. There's nothin
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Chapter: | Done With This Shit𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋 DANIEL Harbawo wasn't a place I visited often. One thing my grandfather used to say was you never shit where you ate. Something the Morellos had no idea about. They still had a lot to learn.Our shipments never came through Harbawo Harbor. In fact, we never used the same port twice in a row. It was always scattered around. Different ports. Different shipping lines. Different times of day or night. And different routes.We'd never claimed to be saints. To some people, there was no such thing as a big or small sin. Wrong was wrong. But in my opinion… who in the name of ever-loving fuck thought that way? How could one argue there was no scale when it came to wrongdoing? That was like saying a rapist had done equal wrong as the man who cheated on his wife. Bullshit. No matter who said what, I believed sin could be measured. And it was because of this I knew the Morellos were far higher on the wrongdoing scale than we were.Yes, we bought illegal firearms.Yes, we sold illeg
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Chapter: | Mine To Defile𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐋𝐀LAYLAI watched as Mato's smug grin turned arrogant. "See, I helped you, and I was smart about it too.""What did you pay him?" I glared at him. "What did you pay my father to write that fucking letter?"He cocked his head, his gaze sweeping from my neck, to my lips, to my eyes. "I paid him more than he would make in two lifetimes." He licked his lips. "And it was worth every cent because now you're mine. Mine to take care of, and mine to defile."Bile crept up my throat, and my chest burned with equal parts disgust and craving. "All you know how to do is destroy lives.""Sometimes the strong need to eliminate the weak to thrive."I almost laughed in his face. "Strong? Do you think you're strong? What, by turning an innocent woman into an addict? By taking her son away from her? Are those the actions of a strong man? An honorable man?"The corners of his lips twitched, a malicious sneer forming on his ugly motherfucking face. "Who said anything about honorable?"Disgust fil
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Chapter: | A Reluctant Pawn𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐋𝐀LAYLAMato and I sat silently as we drove to the Morellos mansion. The very thought that I was going back to that hell hole made me feel sick to my stomach.For the last three months, I had been held there against my will. None of this was my decision. I didn't want any of this. But my forced addiction hadn't given me any choice. Mato had dangled that needle in front of my face like a goddamn red cloth to a bull. And by the victorious smirk plastered on his face the entire time, he knew he had the upper hand."You knew I was with him." I didn't look at him."I did.""Why didn't you come for me?"He huffed out a laugh. "Oh, my dear Layla. I knew you'd come back." He removed a pouch from his jacket pocket. "I have what you need."My heart pounded against my ribs, every vein in my body swelling, craving, burning with the need for the toxin. I licked my lips as I stared at the pouch, sweat trickling down my back. The painful stomach spasms intensified, and anxiety made it incre
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Chapter: | Control YourselfBut then he heard someone behind him in the doorway and he spun around to see Linda standing there with her suitcase in one hand, her light blue coat in the other, keys jingling as she nervously fiddled. She asked, quietly “Are you okay?” the rain pattering loudly behind her. With all the self-discipline he could barely muster, he struggled against his wolf and cracked his neck as he gave a very curt nod and grated through gritted teeth, “My…friend…seems to have left.” “You need a ride somewhere?” Danny blinked to the ground and then back to her. He grimaced and commanded his wolf to calm the fuck down. Gasping for air, he said, “Excuse me a moment. Please, don’t leave.” He walked to the bathroom and shut the door, splashing water on his face. The cold baptism he coupled with direct and soothing, silent mantras. I’ve got this. I can do this. Control. Control yourself. Let her go. She had to leave. Let her go. You are stronger than this. Afraid he’d lose his ride out of here, he q
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Chapter: | Disappearing ActHe listened at the door to make sure what he heard wasn’t some kinky, consensual sex play. It wasn’t. He stepped back, looked left and right for anyone watching. No one was around. He closed his eyes and listened for heartbeats in nearby cars. The lot was empty of human beings. He focused on the door and took a single step back. Cracking his neck, his eyes began to glow and with all his supernatural strength he shot out a powerful kick. The door split in two, splintering at the hinges. A disgusting sight waited for him inside. The dead-eyed employee of the motel had a woman of at least sixty against the wall. At the explosion, they both looked toward the door. Her eyes were wide with terror and shock, his narrowed in irritation at the interruption. Her suitcase lay on its side on the ground like she’d tried to throw it at him, the contents splayed on shag carpet. The attacker had a bite mark in his arm, but now was pinning hers. Her polyester pants were down around only one ankle and
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Chapter: | Unaffected By Her VulnerabilityDanny collapsed on top of her trembling body, panting as Kat held him close. She kissed his neck, lacing her fingers into his damp hair. But without a word he got up and pulled out, leaping off the bed like she was contagious. He strode swiftly to the bathroom, slammed the door and then had the audacity on top of everything, to fucking lock it. On shaking elbows, she rose up and stared at the door. The shower came on, muffled through the walls. She blinked at the sound, unable to believe what she was hearing. “Oh my God,” she whispered, stunned and terribly hurt. Getting up, she slowly paced the room. Her shirt was broken, as were her bra and panties. Only her jeans were intact so she put them on, went to his suitcase and pulled out one of his t-shirts, a black one she would no doubt swim in. Slipping it over her bedhead, she grabbed a pair of his dress socks and put them on, too. As she tugged on her sneakers, the shower turned off. She froze then ran for the door, swooping down to
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Chapter: | She Knows WhyHe released her, glanced to the guy behind the gun-proof glass watching the scene with interest. “Come on,” Danny grumbled, reaching for his suitcase. The fact that he held the door again was a miracle but that’s just what he did. She hesitated. He cocked his chin as if to say, Well, what are you waiting for? “You never cease to amaze me,” she snarled at him, walking cautiously past like he might slam it on her if she wasn’t careful. As soon as they were outside, he led the way with the self-confidence of someone who knew she would follow. “Why am I staying here with you? Am I a glutton for punishment or what?” Under the minimal shelter of an insufficient awning they made their way to Room 7, millions of drops hitting them from the left. Without finesse he jammed the key in the lock and again held open the door for her. “Since when are you a gentleman?” “I’ve always been a gentleman. Have you really forgotten that?” She shrugged and walked inside, looking around the original décor
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Chapter: | Rain Can't Touch An Angel“Wish I had a towel,” she smiled. He stared at her until it faded away. “What are you doing up here? Is this your car?” “It’s my parent’s car, which you would know if you’d ever come over to their home. And I’m going to MarhVelly.” She paused at his expression. “What? Why the face?” Danny stared at her. There’s no fucking way. He pushed wet hair away from his forehead and asked in a very low voice, “Why are you going to MarhVelly, Kat?” Flustered she blinked back to the road. “Lobster. I’ve never had it there, and I’ve always wanted to.” Pointing ahead, she glanced over to him, “Oh no, looks like an accident.” He turned and saw ominous lights of both fire engines and police cars spinning through the storm. He and Kat were quiet as they waited to see how bad the damage was. A car was turned over, the driver nowhere to be seen. Probably already taken away by a speeding ambulance. Two more driverless cars lay on one another in the fast lane. A tow truck was busy pulling the upturned
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Chapter: | Take Me To Church “Okay, I can handle this,” he said, under his breath, not believing it. As though on dramatic cue, lightning illuminated the heavens followed instantly by powerful claps of thunder. In heavy undulating sheets, the rain exploded from the darkness, assaulting his Audi A4 Sedan. With every curse word he could think of he searched for the windshield wipers. He hit the turn signal, accidentally turned off the lights and put them back on, and hit the cruise control. “For what I paid for this piece of shit, the wipers should be zipping on their own at the first drop of rain.” Finally, the wipers moved and he cranked them up full gear. Exhaling, he sat back, gripping the wheel. “If Eli could see me now. He’d never let me live this ineptitude down.” For two miles he drove fairly quickly despite the storm until suddenly red taillights illuminated the darkness. Stopped traffic. “SHIT!” He slammed the brakes and hydroplaned to a diagonal stop, narrowly missing the rear end of a Subaru. Panting,
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