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"I have to say I quite like the sound of my name on your lips," he bent over until they were face to face. He smiled at her as if to let that piece of crucial information sink in. Anelia's breath caught at his close proximity. "Come now, breathe Anelia. I have hardly started," butterflies and even more butterflies erupted in her stomach. Anelia Telford only cared about three things in her life; taking care of her sister, doing her job and staying off the radar. Being a loving and hardworking person she had no trouble keeping the former two in check. The latter? Well, that didn't exactly work out considering she ended up encountering a man whose comings and goings alone were a mystery at La Vida; the hotel she worked at. As if being manipulated by a whirlwind, her life gets entangled with Dexter Black's, a man she would have only used the words arrogant, annoying and sly to describe. But what happens when two people from two different tracks of life suddenly develop feelings beneath the dislike they have for each other? Will Anelia be able to handle the complications, manipulations and pain that come with loving a wealthy man such as Dexter. Find out in this heartwarming story where true love wins! *Unedited*

From New York Times bestselling author Krista Lakes, comes a sexy standalone novel about the baddest bad boy doctor and the sweet little nurse that he falls for. When I left my small hometown years ago, I never expected to come back. I certainly never expected that when I did, I'd be working for him. He's the town's doctor. He's supposed to be a respectable member of society, a pillar for the community. He's supposed to have come a long way from the bad boy who rode a motorcycle in high school. But he hasn't. One glance from those lustful eyes looking at me tells me that he has the same voracious appetites that he did when we were younger. Only it's not quite the same stare. It's more urgent. It's more intense. I'm not the same nerdy girl who tutored him. I've grown up, developed fertile curves that I know he finds irresistible. In this small town, rumors travel fast, and the family doctor can't be seen as a player. So he does try to resist. And I do too. But with every smoldering glance and moment of sexual tension, we find our barriers breaking down. After a stressful night of touch-and-go baby delivery, a moment of elation overcomes our inhibitions. It seems like maybe we'll need to confront those rumors sooner rather than later, especially before I begin to show the results of that night. Can I give this doctor the family he has always desired?

Kennedy is a human thrown into the unbelievable world of the supernatural when her parents die in a freak car accident and her mother’s best friend steps in to become her guardian. Her mother’s best friend, Beth, is the Luna of the Silver Crescent Pack. Kennedy has known Beth and her husband James and their son Jeremiah her whole life, but never thought pack life would be something she would only hear about. The Alpha and Luna keep no secrets about the dangers of their world for a human like Kennedy. Jeremiah takes an interest in keeping Kennedy safe and helps her through the trauma of moving on from the accident. Kennedy is taught pack ways and for the most part is loved by all the pack members, learning the values of the pack bond, the ways of the warriors and respect for the hierarchy of the wolf culture. She becomes a very proficient warrior even with only human strength and senses. Follow Kennedy on her journey of mates, love, friendship and fighting a mate bond she doesn’t want holding her back from her own goals and dreams. __ Ryker is a young, well known and feared Alpha of Dark Moon pack. He cares for his pack members through tough love and an iron fist. He's seen what happens when Alpha's take their mate. It's makes them weak and lose focus. Many have been corrupted by terrible mates. He would rather stay alone than be controlled.

(Completed) Everything about him was meant to draw me in. His endless grey eyes, his broad shoulders, and a scent that a girl could get used to. His accent lingers in my head like a siren's call I can't refuse... but I already have a mate... and my mate? He's dangerous. Someone I shouldn't want, and yet his scent keeps sending me back into his arms. **This 4 book series is COMPLETE – Reading order: 1-Timber Alpha (ch1-86), 2-Mated to Brianna, 3-Mylo (Timber Alpha ch89-172), 4-Alpha Heirs

"You are not supposed to do this" Ida's panicked whisper rang loudly in the small elevator. "And, why is that?" Leo asked with amusement. His lips grazed hers."Because, you are my boss, and Kevin's uncle.." she replied. He is so close, whenever she opened her mouth, she is forced to touch his lips while speaking.He is caging her in between his arms and the elevator wall. His breath is fanning her face. He is her boss and he is not supposed to touch her. Fraternity policy is very strict in his company and relationships between employees are strictly prohibited. But he doesn't care. He used to, but now... ............Leo Hamilton is a famous Businessman and a billionaire. Everyone knows who he is and he is nominated as the most eligible bachelor from the moment he became the CEO of the Hamilton group of companies. He is untouchable and aloof. He is cold, calculating, and Emotionless. Fate has other plans for this Billionaire, who thinks only weak people believe in emotions like love. Accidents happen and the name of the accident that crashes into his life is Ida Wilson. She is a twenty-two-year-old girl who is engaged to her boyfriend of two years. Her boyfriend is none other than Kevin Hamilton, Leo's Nephew.Things take a drastic turn when Ida gets drugged and she ends up spending a night with Leo, giving him her innocence. If that's not enough, she catches Kevin cheating on her with her best friend Claire. She receives the shock of her life when she finds out that Leo is her new boss and Kevin's uncle.Are these two people with different perspectives and opinions come together or destroy each other? Why does Leo start caring about Ida and protecting her from everything and everyone?

"Tell me how do you want me to make it up to you??" I asked, putting myself at risk by asking the big bad alpha wolf that question. "I'm not simply interested in having sex with you," He smiled and came closer, running his finger up my neck, "I want to experience everything with you." "How about not wearing any clothing whenever we are alone in this mansion?" I gasped in shock as he murmured into my face. (Content/ Trig*er Warning: The following read consists of extreme profanity, violence, or gore. Subjects like SA and abuse are briefly discussed that might be difficult for some to read)

"HHHEEYYY YALL IT'S YOUR FAVORITE GIRLS! We are back yall. We were pissed too, that we had to leave yall with that cliffhanger. But best believe somebody got a call about that . Anyway, we're back and on the Hunt for Shawna and Trixie. We know they're still out there alive, we just have to find them. But you already know that we have to deal with fake mated she-wolves, who just can't read the room. So, we have to deal with them hoes, aliens, and oh yea The Ocean God. I know yall thinking how the hell yall pissed off the Ocean God, but we will explain that later. Right now, buckle up, get your wine glasses, and make sure your phone cases are sturdy just in case you throw it. Now enjoy the emotional rollercoaster of The Hunt for Shawna and Trixie!

Valerie is served divorce papers from her husband, Hudson, after being accused of a crime she did not commit. A crime against the very woman Hudson wouldn’t stop thinking about, his foster sister. Filled with anger and heartbreak at her husband’s downright neglect in all their three years of mariage, Valerie signs the divorce papers and walks out on Hudson. Not knowing that, this singular act finally caught his eye. Despite his relationship with his foster sister, Hudson secretly searches for Valerie after her abrupt disappearance, all to no avail. Until finally, after 5 years, Valerie shows up as the remarkable and intriguing CEO of the top 10 leading furnishing and design companies in the city, completely sweeping Hudson off his feet with her newfound confidence and elegance.What happens when Hudson suddenly finds himself wanting to be with the very woman he rejected? What happens when he discovers Valerie was pregnant for him and his kids want him, but Valerie has moved on?

WOLFBANE SERIES BOOK 2 ***It is highly recommended you read book 1, Wolfbane, before starting this one for context and to avoid spoilers.*** Even as a part of me hesitated, something scratching deep within me, tugging me back to that wonderful-smelling man, I ran. I knew I had to run. *TALIA* For twenty years, I don't know a life outside of the brothel where I was raised; living as a human and hiding as a werewolf in plain sight. Upon finally saving enough money to restart our lives, I find my mother dead, killed in cold blood, her heart ripped out, murdered by one of her clients. Unable to rest until he's dead, I sneak into the murderer's house to avenge my mother's death, only to discover I am mated to his son. I realize the situation before me and, without a second thought, shift into my wolf and jump out of the window, running into the dark night. *ALEX* Well, that's an interesting way to meet my mate, to say the least. It almost isn't surprising—I'm one of those people who attract drama and crazy situations and it's never a dull day in my life. There are hundreds of normal ways to meet a mate and I’m the one that meets mine at my father’s murder scene, my mate being the number one and only suspect. If it weren’t so disturbing, I’d laugh about it. The Moon Goddess clearly has a sick sense of humor. And now—now I must track down this beautiful, mysterious woman with distinct blue eyes that killed my father. *Content Warning: This is a romance with dark themes including explicit adult content, graphic violence, offensive language, and other content some may find offensive. Read at your own risk.*

It all started with a bet, a bet George Stanley made with his ex-girlfriend, a bet that allowed Vivian to marry her secret love. George thought he could always win yet never expected, that losing Vivian would be his biggest regret. =============== I am still lying on the bed, naked, with his marks all over my body, when he drops those cold words, “Megan is back. I want a divorce.” I am shocked at how callus he can be. I haven’t told him about my pregnancy yet. What should I do now? Will he forget about Megan and carry on with this marriage if I tell him? “It is clearly stated in the contract that we can end this marriage if we don’t fall in love with each other in a year. I don’t love you, Vivian. You failed to win my heart.” He says those words with no emotions, looking into my eyes. I understand I'll never be able to replace Megan in his heart, so I decide to keep my pregnancy a secret from him. “Let’s divorce then,” I say ============ Vivian thought she would live happily with her baby away from George and his cold, heartless world. But fate had already made a different plan for her. She ultimately crossed his path. “You dared to hide my child from me. Now be ready for the consequences.” When George reappeared in Vivian's life, everything became a tornado of chaos. How was she going to keep herself and her child away from him? Would she be able to save herself from getting hurt again?