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In Wetopia, Kira finds herself embarking on a treacherous journey that will forever change her fate. Seeking solace from an easy life, she goes to a neighboring werewolf pack to stay with her best friend. Under the watchful eye of her dearest friend, Tonya, Kira's guard seems to fade away as a newfound love blossoms in her heart. The impressive Alpha, Nate, captivates her with his aura of power and false tenderness, leading Kira towards the path he desires. But her world comes crashing down when Tonya and Alpha Nate betray her trust, orchestrating a ruthless betrayal that shatters everything Kira believed in. Falsely condemned for treason against the pack, she is forced to face a gruesome death, powerless to fight back. Marshall, the Gamma of the pack, tries to save her but his efforts are futile. Kira is executed and Marshall resigns himself to save her nosy sister from facing a similar fate But as the wheel of destiny turns, Kira's spirit is reborn, reincarnating into the vessel of Willa, Tonya's sickly older sister. Armed with the memories of her past life, Willa's innocent layer conceals a burning desire for vengeance against those who wronged her.

Thus, when Victoria Branson catches her fiancé red-handed with her stepsister, she has but tatters of her dream wedding and a burning desire to take back what rightfully belongs to her. In a last-ditch effort to wrest her grandmother's company away from her manipulative family, Victoria makes a strange compact with Adrian Lioyd, a man she thinks is a poor construction worker. Little does she know, Adrian is actually the youngest billionaire CEO in the country-a man who could change her life in ways she never fathomed. While trying to juggle family drama, corporate betrayal, and a budding romance with her mystery husband, Victoria slowly unravels the pieces of Adrian's identity. But once the truth does come to light, will their fragile relationship survive? Filled with passion, secrets, and the ultimate fight over love and legacy, "The Accidental Billionaire" is a tale of unexpected alliances and the strength that trust can bring.

My husband, Joaquin Landon, is a renowned wax sculptor. He hangs up on me when I call him to save my life so he can focus on the wax sculpture his cousin wants. Amphetamine is injected into my system, so my mind is clear as I watch my nails get removed one by one. Every inch of my skin is covered in burning hot wax. My hair and lashes are plucked off, and my organs are ground. Steel pipes are inserted into my legs, and I'm turned into a wax sculpture. Joaquin sees me during an exhibition. His colleague tells him that the wax sculpture he sees looks eerily like me, but he merely looks disgusted. "All she does is cause trouble and act unreasonably. She's better off dead." What he doesn't know is that I already am. Joaquin doesn't recognize that I'm the wax sculpture before him.

Then, with deliberate slowness, he reached for a small black bottle from the table. “I thought you’d prefer the gentle way. Guess I was wrong.” His words cut through me like a knife. He crouched down in front of me, cupping my chin with his cold, cruel hands. His fingers dug into my skin, forcing my mouth open, and I gasped in horror as he tilted the bottle. The liquid slid down my throat, burning, choking. My body convulsed in protest, but I couldn’t stop him. The poison — Deadly Nightshade. I had used it before. And now I was forced to take it. A year to live. His smirk deepened as he let go of me, watching with sadistic pleasure as I gagged, my hands flying to my mouth. Tears stung my eyes. The bitter, metallic taste of death filled my mouth, and I could do nothing but cry. My vision blurred as the poison coursed through me, but I couldn’t let go of my rage. Francesco’s voice was low, almost gentle, as he spoke the words that felt like a death sentence. “Sometimes, the person you once loved may end up killing you,” he said, the twisted satisfaction in his voice unmistakable. ~~~~~ But surrender is never simple in a game of power, revenge, and dangerous desire. Because this man doesn’t just want to own her — he wants to unmake her, unravel her, and turn her fire to ash. And the most terrifying part? Find out!

At Blackwood Academy, money rules, and the rich dictate the game. Elena Kensington—the ruthless, spoiled daughter of a powerful businessman and politician—has never had to fight for anything. Everything, from her designer shoes to her fiancé, was handed to her on a silver platter. And she’s perfectly fine with that. Until she’s forced to work with Noah Carter, a brooding, brilliant scholarship student with nothing but his wits and a burning desire to escape the life he was born into. He doesn’t play by her rules. He doesn’t cower. He doesn’t beg. She wants to break him. He wants nothing to do with her. But obsession is a cruel, relentless thing. In a world where she owns everything and he has nothing to lose—who will break first?

"In the quaint town of Ritcheton Falls, Northern California, Maddie Ried's life is turned upside down. The feisty single mom and coffee shop owner discovers her ex-husband's shocking betrayal and that their child was swapped at birth. Desperate to reunite with her biological son, Maddie's five-month search ends in a stunning revelation - billionaire CEO Theon Kennel is the father, and his son Thomas is her true child. Driven by love and determination, Maddie proposes a contract marriage to Theon, navigating the complexities of family, loyalty, and trust. As they confront their complicated pasts and growing attraction, will their arrangement blossom into true love, or will the secrets and lies that brought them together tear them apart?"

The Dark Forest is a place of whispers and nightmares, where few dare to tread—and even fewer survive. For Silas, the feared and unyielding Lykan King, it is just another hunting ground. But on a night when the air is thick with the scent of blood and fear, he finds her. A defiant, breathless beauty running for her life, chased by werewolves bent on her destruction. Silas doesn’t ask who she is or why they want her dead. All he knows is that she’s his. From the moment their eyes meet in the shadows, something ancient and primal takes root in his soul. He will protect her at any cost, even as she fights to escape his grasp. But she’s not just fleeing her pursuers—she’s running from a force far darker, a nightmare that even Silas’s strength may not be enough to face. And as her secrets slowly unravel, so does his iron will. He becomes consumed, his obsession burning hotter with every moment she remains just out of reach. Danger closes in from all sides, and enemies from his past rise to claim what they believe is theirs. But Silas doesn’t share. She is his mate, his salvation, and his greatest weakness. To protect her, he’ll risk his kingdom, his life, and the savage beast that roars within him. Because in the end, no one escapes the Lykan King—not even the one he would die to save.

Abby Winster, on the brink of a divorce, travels back home to California to spend some time with family, in an attempt to forget her messy reality and her self destructing marrage. Hoping to get a break from her reality -a drama and stress filled life- Abby runs into a familiar face, Anthony Wells, her highschool sweetheart. In the midst of catching up, Abby's throws herself into a deeper mess, entangling herself in a something even crazier than she could have ever expected. The Anthony Wells she'd grown up with no longer exists, but instead, a new version of him... One that leaves her disturbed.

One night of forbidden passion. An ancient blood feud. A mark that binds their fates forever. Elena Walker has always been the disappointing omega daughter of a powerful Alpha, but one reckless night with a mysterious stranger changes everything. Lucas Blackwood is everything she's been taught to hate - the ruthless Alpha of the rival Northern Pack. Their passionate encounter leaves her carrying his magical mark, a burning reminder of their connection that threatens to consume them both. When pack politics and ancient rivalries tear them apart, Elena discovers a devastating truth: her mother's death wasn't an accident, and she might share the same fate. With time running out and war looming between the packs, Elena must choose between accepting a cruel arranged marriage that will destroy her, or fighting for a love that could either save both packs or tear them apart forever. Some marks go deeper than skin. Some loves are worth dying for. But in a world where pack law rules all, can Elena and Lucas rewrite the rules written in blood?

One sacred rule in the Silver Frost Pack: siblings can never be mates. Until the moon goddess decided to play a cruel joke. Killian Fenrirson would kill anyone who dared look at his little sister. As the pack's feared enforcer, protection runs in his blood. But when forbidden desires start haunting his dreams, the very sister he swore to protect becomes his sweetest temptation. Faye has always lived in her brother's shadow, safe in his unwavering love. That is, until his touch starts burning through her skin and his growl sends shivers down her spine. Now, every moment together is both ecstasy and torture. But someone in the pack has been watching. Waiting. When jealousy ignites into murderous rage, buried secrets claw their way to the surface. Blood will stain the snow. Bonds will shatter. And one of them will discover just how far they'll go to claim what was never meant to be theirs. In the Silver Frost Pack, forbidden love doesn't just kill—it devours.