Echoes of Desire; Dance of Deception
With a shift, I let my dress slip from my shoulders and fall to the floor, revealing the lingerie beneath. Nathan's eyes darkened, as closing the small distance between us, his lips claimed mine in a possessive kiss. His tongue tangled with mine, both hungry and tender. Then, slowly, oh so tantalizingly slowly, he backed me toward the bed, his kisses travelling down my neck, across my collarbone, before they moved lower still…
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FBI Agent Brianna Hart had always wanted Nathan Pierce, her stepbrother, and for several years they had been lovers, but circumstances forced them apart. When Brianna returns to her former job within the FBI, she finds Nathan married. When he once again becomes her team leader, Brianna tries to maintain a professional relationship with Nathan. But after a tragic accident takes the life of Nathan’s wife and unborn child, Nathan seeks solace within Brianna’s arms. Old feelings flare to life between them, and both struggle with the undeniable sexual attraction between them. Brianna's heart is torn over her love and need for the newly widowed Nathan, while he grapples with the loss of his family and his re-awakened feelings for a woman he never quite let go of.
Baca
Chapter: Zane-book 2Description:The story opens with Charlea Daughtry, now a fiercely independent and strong-willed young woman, running the family ranch in the shadow of her brother's tragic death. Her world is turned upside down when Zane Resei, the former love of her life and her brother's best friend, returns to town. Six years have passed since the fateful day that changed everyone's lives forever, and the scars of the past still run deep.Zane's sudden departure after Chandler's death had left Charlea with a void she had been unable to fill. Over the years, she's built a wall around her heart, focusing on the ranch and avoiding any romantic entanglements. However, when she sees Zane's old clunker driving down the driveway, all those suppressed feelings come rushing back, and she knows that she can't ignore him any longer.SoundtrackWhat Hurts The Most by State Of MineKing Of Secrets by Ethan BurnsDon’t Forget About Me by EmphaticOn The Run by Jompson BrothersYou Should Probably Leave by Chris
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-31
Chapter: 45Turning, I took a step and heard a pop and crack. To my horror, I saw the ceiling coming down at me. With a scream, I threw myself down beside the couch, riding it out there until the shaking stopped. When everything stopped rocking, I began to shift; however, I couldn’t as my legs had become pinned beneath what I could only assume were large chunks of the ceiling and support beams. The quake must have knocked the power out of the whole neighborhood, for the house had settled into a shroud of darkness. Not even the moon penetrated the blackness that now surrounded me and prevented me from seeing how much debris I lay beneath. I tried pushing at the heavy material to remove it from my legs. However, I had to stop as another contraction tore through me. Panting, I worked my way through the pain. When it had subsided, I pushed again at the debris, which held me, prisoner, beneath it.As I pushed and shoved, I became frantic. Fear skittered up my spine and claimed my mind. This couldn’t
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-24
Chapter: 44After I had greeted him with a good to hear from you, Arizona had cleared his throat. “I’m not too sure you’ll feel that way after I tell you what I have to say.” From there, he’d launched into telling me how Nathan had come to see him the night I’d gone into witness protection. Demanding that he tell him where I was going. I groaned. “Oh, Jesus, tell me you didn’t.” Arizona gave a long sigh. “No, of course not. I didn’t know then. However, after the other night, he knows you’re in L.A.” “Arizona,” I wailed, “how could you? You promised you wouldn’t!” “Look here, Brianna, I ain’t said much, but dammit, this time I am, and you’re going to listen.”I remained silent but listening. After a few seconds Arizona continued, “He’s determined to find you, sweetheart. Do you remember what I told you about a man in love moving Heaven and Hell? Well, the earth has been under siege for a while now. And it seems he was a little confused. He thought you and I had been lovers. I set him straigh
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-24
Chapter: 43ONE MONTH LATERThough I’d known it wasn’t wise, I’d been unable to cut all ties back in Texas, and had reached out to Minx once I’d settled in L.A., even reaching out to Arizona. Then came the dilemma of Nathan.After everything was over, I’d powered up my phone and found my voicemail practically filled with his messages. With each one he left, I’d fought myself not to listen, instead, before weakness could overtake me, I’d hit the delete button and blocked his number. The temptation not to call him was still a daily struggle. I’d managed to find a job as an assistant for a private investigator. It differed from the hectic activity I’d become accustomed to at the agency and was nothing more than answering the phone and setting up appointments—but it filled in the empty hours. As the days continued to pass, I found I liked my boss. Linda Spelling had turned out not only to be a wonderful employer but a great friend. We spent almost every morning before work drinking decaffeinated c
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-24
Chapter: 42The silence that followed Zane’s announcement was filled with unspoken longing, a shared yearning for the simplicity of days gone by. But as the clock chimed the hour, reality crashed back in, and we both knew that we had to keep moving forward, no matter how much our hearts yearned for the comfort of the past."So, what's the plan?" I asked, breaking the silence.Zane took a swig of his iced tea before answering. "Well, we sit tight here for a bit. The feds are working on nailing the bastards that are after you. They're setting up a meeting, trying to draw them out.""How do they know where to look?" I questioned, fear gnawing at my stomach."They've got their ways," he said cryptically, his eyes holding a glint of something I couldn't quite decipher.I nodded, knowing better than to pry. "And what do we do in the meantime?""We wait," he said with a sigh. "But we won't be idle. We're going to use this time to get you ready, just in case things go sideways.""Ready for what?"He lean
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-24
Chapter: 41Zane led me to a blacked-out SUV, and as we drove away from the airport, I watched the lights of the city stretch out before us like a never-ending sea of stars."You okay?" Zane's voice was gentle, his hand briefly touching my arm before retreating to the steering wheel.I nodded, not trusting my voice. The lump in my throat was too big for words."We've got a safe house set up for you. It's not much, but it's home for now."Home. The word was foreign on my tongue. I had left my real home behind, trading it for a life in the shadows. But as we pulled into the quiet, nondescript neighborhood, I knew that for now, this was where I had to be.For the sake of my baby, and the love I had for Nathan, I had to play this game. I had to be strong, and I had to survive.As we pulled into the driveway of the safe house, Zane turned to me. "You can trust me, Brianna. I'll do everything in my power to keep you safe."I nodded again, my eyes misty with unshed tears. "Thank you."He helped me insid
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-24
My Big Bad Wolf-A Werewolf Trilogy
Book 1– ALEX
Elysia Crinshaw, a cunning and resourceful young woman, is caught in a daring heist at the opulent Landry estate. To avoid incarceration, she strikes a deal with the enigmatic billionaire Alex Landry: in exchange for her freedom, she must become an integral part of his underground BDSM club, "The Golden Chains Palace." Initially uncertain of the lifestyle, Elysia soon finds herself drawn into the seductive world of power play, submission, and the darkest desires of the elite. As she navigates the club's intricate social dynamics, she discovers that Alex is not just a dominant, but a man with a secret; he’s a werewolf and believes she is his mate. Though she refuses the bond, Alex won't just let her walk out of his life.
Genre: steamy romance
Tags: steamy, werewolf
Book 2– WILLOW
In the mystical world of the Moonshadow pack, where werewolves live by a strict code of loyalty and destiny, Willow, the fiercely independent and rebellious daughter of the alpha for the Landry Pack, is destined to bond with Kyan, the Moonshadows' alpha’s son and heir to the pack's leadership. However, Willow’s heart secretly yearns for Twix who has been her mentor and confidant since childhood.
The bonding ceremony, a sacred tradition that cements the unity between two werewolves and ensures the continuation of the pack’s bloodline, is fast approaching. Willow is torn between her duty to the pack and her forbidden love for Twix. Meanwhile, Twix, aware of Willow’s feelings, struggles with his own desire to protect and guide her while upholding the ancient laws that dictate the future of their kind.
Genre: steamy, werewolf
Tags: steamy, age-gap, forbidden, father’s best friend
Book 3-
Baca
Chapter: Chapter-76 (Chapter 015 WILLOW)The final straw came when the announcement of his impending bond with Sheena was made. The mansion buzzed with excitement, a stark contrast to the desolate silence of my heart. It was a declaration of war, and I knew that the battle was about to begin in earnest.With a steely resolve, I approached him in the training grounds, the scent of his anger and frustration thick in the air. "Why are you doing this?" I demanded, my voice shaking with pain.He sneered, his eyes cold and hard. "Because you refuse to see sense, Willow. You're playing with forces you can't comprehend."The words were a blow, but I knew that the real battle was not with the pack or their laws. It was with the beast inside Twix, the fear that held him captive. I had to find a way to break those chains.The moon waxed and waned, our dance of love and rejection playing out under its watchful gaze. Each night, I felt the pull of the bond growing stronger, the whispers of the ancient rite echoing through the woods, urgin
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-04
Chapter: Chapter-75 (Chapter 014 WILLOW)One day, unable to take it any longer, I confronted him in the training grounds. "Why are you doing this?" I demanded, my voice shaking with rage and pain.He sneered, his eyes flashing. "Because you need to understand that you're nothing but a foolish girl playing with forces you can't comprehend."The words were a knife in my chest, twisting with each beat of my heart. But even as I reeled from his harshness, I knew that beneath the cruel exterior, he was fighting his own demons. Our bond was a siren's call, one he was desperately trying to ignore.But I would not let him break me. I would show him that love was worth fighting for, even if it meant tearing down the very laws that had bound us for centuries. With a newfound resolve, I set forth into the night, the moon's silver glow guiding me towards an uncertain future.The air was thick with the scent of his anger and frustration as he found me in the woods. His eyes searched mine, looking for something—a spark of fear, perhaps, or
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-06
Chapter: Chapter-74 (Chapter 013 WILLOW)The air crackled with unspoken words and desires, and without warning, he was on me, his teeth at my throat, his body pressing me into the earth.For a second, I thought he was going to end me. But then his grip softened, his touch becoming a caress. Our eyes locked, and he leaned in, his breath warm against my skin."I can't," he murmured. "But I want to."The words sent a jolt of hope through me, and I leaned into his touch, my eyes searching his for a sign that he felt the same. But his gaze was torn, the struggle within him clear as day."You must," I said, my voice firm despite the tremble in my chest. "For both of us."He took a deep breath, his nostrils flaring as he inhaled my scent. His grip tightened for a moment, then loosened, and he pushed away, leaving me gasping for air."I'm sorry," he said, his voice thick with regret. "But I can't risk everything for this."With those words, he turned and disappeared into the forest, leaving me alone in the moonlit clearing, the echo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-12
Chapter: Chapter-73 (Chapter 012 WILLOW)My heart sank. I was being cast out, my dreams of a life with Twix shattered. As I was escorted from the chambers, the pack members watched me with a mix of pity and fear. The weight of their judgment bore down on me, heavier than any physical burden I'd ever known. The mansion felt cold and foreign as I was led to the door.The night was dark and foreboding, the moon a mere sliver in the sky. As the door to the mansion slammed shut behind me, I felt a part of me die. The pack that had been my home, my family, had rejected me.The wind whipped through my hair as I stumbled into the woods, the only sound my ragged breathing and the rustle of leaves underfoot. The trees loomed like sentinels, their branches reaching out like accusing fingers. I had nowhere to go, no one to turn to. But in the pit of despair, a spark of defiance flared to life.The bond between us still pulsed, a beacon in the darkness. Twix might have denied me, but our connection was undeniable. And as I took one step
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-12
Chapter: Chapter-72 (Chapter 11 WILLOW)Days passed in a blur of solitude. I was allowed to roam the mansion grounds, but Twix remained distant, speaking to me only when necessary. The pack watched us with wary eyes, the tension a palpable presence that thickened the air.I spent my time training, pushing my body to its limits, channeling my anger and frustration into my every move. My thoughts were consumed by Twix, by the bond that still thrummed between us, unbroken despite his rejection.One evening, unable to stand the silence any longer, I sought him out in the library. The room was dimly lit, the smell of old books and leather a comforting presence in the tension."Twix," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.He looked up from his book, his expression unreadable. "What is it, Willow?"I took a deep breath. "I need to know what happens next."He closed the book, setting it aside. "The council meets tomorrow," he said. "They'll decide your fate."The words hit me like a punch to the gut. "What do you mean?""They'll
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-12
Chapter: Chapter-71~Alex~I stood at the edge of the clearing, the scent of damp earth and pine heavy in the air. The village had begun to return to life after the last skirmish, but the echoes of battle still lingered. Even in moments of peace, I could feel the pull of responsibility pressing against my chest. Every decision I made affected more than just me: it rippled through Elysia, Willow, Twix, and the entire pack.I watched Elysia walking through the village, Willow skipping close to her side. My heart ached at how fast she was growing. Time moved with a relentless pace, and there was so much I wanted to protect her from. But I knew that sheltering her completely would only delay her understanding of the world. She had a sharp mind and a fearless spirit, qualities that would serve her well, but they also made her vulnerable in ways I could not fully control.Twix moved among his new pack with careful authority, guiding them, correcting mistakes, and quietly bearing the weight of his own grief. I a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-09
Torin-Shattered: Way Down We Go (Part 1)
A Biker/Billionaire/Mafia Romance
With my fingers gliding across his flesh, I kept contact as I moved around to his back and across the broad expanse between each shoulder. Afterward, I ran my fingers in a soft caress over the nape of his neck—God, how I'd always wanted to touch him in this way—and then began making my way over to the opposite shoulder, shortly coming around to his collarbone.
Afterward, with a pivot of my fingertips, and practiced turns of my feet, I came a full one hundred and eighty degrees, facing him again.
As I gazed into his eyes, my breathing increased, and I felt myself give a small pant as I moved my fingers down to his chest...
Shattered-Way down we Go" - A heart-wrenching tango of love, loss, and redemption unfolds as Marlowe Mills, the daughter of the president for The Sons of Morning Star MC, is secretly in love with Torin Montero, a member of her father's MC, who becomes her father's rival and her silent protector. However her love is torn apart by a brutal betrayal. When the embers of their past reignite, Marlowe finds herself in the treacherous embrace of a Mob boss's son, entangled in a web of obsession and danger. But fate has a twist in store: Torin lives, scarred and driven by his own vendetta. As the lines between love and vengeance blur, Marlowe must choose between the comfort of the shadows or the tumultuous dance of destiny.
Baca
Chapter: Chapter-95Even after hours of sleep, I woke to the soft weight of Torin pressed against me, his chest warm, his arm draped across my waist. Morning light streamed through the blinds, painting stripes across the room, yet the sunlight brought no relief from the tight knot of anxiety in my stomach.I shifted slightly, careful not to wake him. Lucien is out there, I thought, the words echoing in my mind. He won’t stop. Not until he gets what he wants… until he gets me.Torin stirred, deep growl vibrating through his chest as his hand slid over my hip. His eyes fluttered open, focusing on me. “Morning,” he murmured, voice still heavy with sleep. “You awake?”I nodded, leaning into him, brushing a soft kiss across his jaw. “Yeah,” I whispered. “I can’t… stop thinking about him.”Torin’s expression hardened instantly, the softness replaced by the cold steel of his resolve. “Lucien?” he asked, voice low and dangerous. “He’s a snake. I’ll make sure he doesn’t touch you again.”I smiled faintly, resting
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter-94The next morning, sunlight spilled into the bedroom, slanting across the floor and casting golden streaks over Torin’s bare chest. He was still asleep, his breathing even, the faint rise and fall of his shoulders hypnotic. I watched him for a moment, heart tightening with an ache I couldn’t name, knowing how close we had come to losing everything.I can’t let him touch me again, I thought, thinking of Lucien, the cousin I had never wanted, the man whose obsession with me had spiraled into a dangerous obsession. Not now. Not ever.Torin stirred, his hand brushing over mine as he opened his eyes, pupils dilated with sleep and something else…desire. He stretched, letting out a low groan that made me bite my lip to keep from smiling. “Morning,” he murmured, voice thick, gravelly with sleep. “Sleep okay?”I slid closer to him, letting the warmth of his body chase the last remnants of fear from the night. “Better than I have in weeks,” I admitted, leaning against him. My lips brushed over hi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter-93I closed my eyes for a moment, leaning into his touch, letting the heat of his hand chase the chill from my skin. I wish it were that simple, I thought. I had survived so much already, but Lucien was a storm I couldn’t predict. I swallowed, tasting the tang of fear and something else…something dangerous and thrilling.Torin’s lips brushed against my temple, warm and insistent, pulling a soft sigh from me. “You’re trembling,” he murmured, voice low, edged with concern. “It’s not fear you feel, Marlowe. It’s anticipation. Desire. Admit it.”I turned slightly, letting my lips find his in a fierce, hungry kiss. Desire flared like a bonfire, and I pressed into him, my hands roaming the familiar planes of his back, memorizing every ridge, every muscle, every scar. He groaned, deep and ragged, his hands moving to my hips, drawing me closer until the heat of our bodies melded into one.The city lights below blurred as the world narrowed to the press of his body and the burn of his mouth on min
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter-92At my words, Torin closed the distance between us, the heat from his body reaching out to me in silent reassurance. His hand brushed mine, firm and grounding, and I felt my pulse spike despite my fear. “He won’t get to you,” he said, but the faint tremor in his voice betrayed him. The Torin who faced down killers and survived unscathed was suddenly human, and for the first time in weeks, I realized I wasn’t alone in my fear.I moved to the window, dragging him with me as my fingers traced the lines of sunlight on the floor. The city below seemed oblivious to the danger we faced, but I could feel the invisible eyes, the sense of being hunted prickling at my neck. “I hate this,” I whispered. “I hate that he can make me feel powerless, like I’m just a pawn on his board.”Torin lifted my chin with one strong hand, forcing my gaze to meet his. His dark eyes, fierce and unwavering, held mine. “You are not powerless,” he said firmly. “Not now. Not ever. That’s why I’m here. That’s why Rook is
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter-91Later that night, back at the loft, Marlowe sat cross-legged on the bed, her sketchbook open in her lap. The sight almost undid me. So normal. So fragile.I sat down beside her, brushing hair back from her face. “You okay?”She smiled faintly, though it didn’t reach her eyes. “Define okay.”I kissed her temple, breathing her in. “Alive. Safe.”Her pencil traced across the page, fast, deliberate. “I don’t want to just survive this, Torin. I want to fight. I can’t keep waiting for Lucien to make his next move.”My chest tightened. She was braver than she knew, stronger than she gave herself credit for. But the thought of her stepping into his crosshairs made my blood run cold.“We’ll fight,” I promised, cupping her chin so she’d meet my eyes. “But not alone. Never alone.”She kissed me then, soft at first, then deeper, pulling me under. And for a while, there was no Lucien. No threats. Just us, burning away the fear with touch and breath and the kind of fire that nothing could steal.~Ma
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter-90~MARLOWE~The morning sunlight didn’t make me feel safer. It just made the shadows sharper, easier to notice where danger could hide. Rook made coffee in the kitchen, the smell strong and bitter, while Torin sat at the table, flipping through the photos he’d taken at the docks.I tried not to look at them, but the edges of the prints caught my eyes anyway. Guns. Men with hard faces. The warehouse. It was all proof that Lucien wasn’t just circling anymore…he was setting up camp.“You should eat something,” Torin said without looking up.“I’m not hungry.”He gave me a look that said he didn’t believe me for a second. I turned away, wrapping my arms around myself.Rook slid a mug across the counter toward me. “Drink. Caffeine counts as breakfast.”A smile tugged at my lips despite the tension. “Thanks.”I hadn’t even taken my first sip before a knock rattled the front door.All three of us froze.Torin’s hand went to his gun. Rook moved to the window, peering down. His shoulders stiffened
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-28
Masuk
