cunning

Astrid, a strong-willed and determined young woman, is forced to return to her pack after a decade away. She has encountered animosity and bitterness, especially from her father, the alpha of the pack. Astrid has a hard time adjusting to her new life in the pack. She meets Kaidën, a mysterious and brooding person who seems to be hiding secrets, and she gets to see her childhood friend Evelyn again. Kaidën's mate, Xylara, is presented as a stunning but ruthless and cunning person. Under the full moon, Astrid and Kaidën have a tense but fascinating encounter. Astrid starts to suspect Kaidën is involved in the weird happenings in the pack. Astrid is left feeling shaken by her encounter with Kaidën. She meets Alpha Eric, her arranged mate, and is repulsed by his behavior. When Kaidën steps in, Astrid is drawn to him. Xylara's hostility toward Astrid becomes more and more obvious. When Xylara tries to suffocate her while she is sleeping, Astrid learns of her true motivations. Astrid also finds Lucas, a pack member, tied up and gagged. Astrid is warned to keep away by Kaidën, who is attempting to shield her from himself. Xylara's evil character is further revealed as Astrid starts to solve the pack's mysteries.

In the midst of a bustling city, a young and ambitious CEO, Maya, finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal and love. As the only child of a multi-millionaire, Maya took over her father's cosmetic company, Stanbic Corporation after he fell ill. As Maya navigates the challenges of being a CEO, she faces opposition from Mike, a ruthless businessman known as the "Red Devil" of the cosmetic world. Mike has been trying to acquire Stanbic Corporation for years but Maya's father had always managed to stay one step ahead. With Maya's father out of the picture, Mike sees an opportunity to finally get what he wants. Meanwhile, Maya meets Alexander, the son of the president, in a coffee shop. Despite their instant attraction, Alexander keeps his true identity a secret, preferring to live a humble life but their relationship is put to the test when Mike discovers Alexander's true identity and begins to use it against him. As the story unfolds, Maya's world is turned upside down. She discovers that her father had an illegitimate child, Christi, who has been seeking revenge against Maya and her family. Christi forms an alliance with Mike, and together they hatch a plan to destroy Maya's reputation and take over Stanbic Corporation. As Maya fights to clear her name and protect her company, she must also confront the demons of her past. She reconnects with Maxwell, her ex-finance ,he joins forces with her to uncover the truth behind the sinister plot against her. As the stakes grow higher, Maya finds herself in a desperate fight to save her company, her reputation, and the people she loves. Maya must use all her strength and cunning to outwit her enemies and emerge victorious.

Her insolence provoked him, her fiery defiance captivated him, and her presence stirred something primal within him. “Don’t test me, Ember. I am your Alpha, and you will bow to me!” Thorne’s voice thundered. Her eyes burned with fearless fire, her cheeks flushed as she spat back, “Bow to you? I’d rather eat sand!” Thorne’s wolf clawed for control, demanding he claim her. His fangs elongated as he stalked toward her, hunger and fury colliding. “Don’t even think about it,” she hissed, bracing herself against the pull neither of them could deny. The Alpha’s Thirst for Ember follows Ember, a young wolf torn from her secluded pack and thrust into slavery on Alpha Thorne’s estate. Amid treacherous power plays and the cunning Luna Serene, Ember unravels dark truths about her family’s connection to Thorne. But as a forbidden bond ignites between them, Ember must decide whether to challenge fate or succumb to it. One choice could shatter her world forever.

Ivy, the overlooked and unloved daughter, never expected to marry into the Hale family—especially not as a stand-in for her perfect sister. Forced into a contract marriage with Rowan Hale, a once-proud heir now confined to a wheelchair, Ivy faces a man whose charm has been replaced by bitterness and whose trust has been shattered by betrayal. Rowan sees Ivy as nothing more than a pawn, another person scheming against him in a world that turned its back on him after his accident. But Ivy sees something different—a man whose wounds run deeper than his legs, a man worth saving. Armed with her secret knowledge of medicine and her unshakable determination, Ivy makes a bold promise: Your legs can be healed. Despite his doubt, Rowan reluctantly lets her in, unaware that her care will not only bring him back to his feet but also restore his will to fight for his place in the world. As Ivy helps Rowan reclaim his life and his legacy, their bond grows stronger, but the shadows of betrayal, family secrets, and a cunning rival threaten to tear them apart. In a battle of hearts and power, can Ivy prove she is more than just a substitute bride? And can Rowan realize that in saving him, Ivy might be the one person who can save herself too?

“Do you take love or power?" he asked pointing the gun right at my forehead. In the underworld of Atlanta, blood ties are not only sacred, but also deadly. Ariella Johnson, a fearless law student, had no idea she would be bound to ruthless Mafia Don Luis DeLuca. He marries her not out of love, but to gain power, claiming her before his rival. To the outside world, she is his wife and a symbol of strength. But Ariella refuses to be controlled. Defiant and sharp-tongued, she confronts Luis at every turn, refusing to submit to a man who regards her as nothing more than a strategic move. When her father dies after discovering the truth at the hands of the defeated rival, Ariella's grief transforms into quiet determination. She won’t be a pawn in anyone’s game. As she learns to navigate the dangerous world she has been thrust into, she develops an unexpected bond with Luis' sister, Annie. However, not everyone in his household is an ally—Kendy, a cunning maid, secretly works against Ariella with, ensuring she never finds her footing. One reckless, drunken night transforms everything. Ariella discovers she is pregnant, forcing Luis to face the truth: his wife is no longer merely a symbol; she is his greatest weakness. But, before he can make things right, betrayal paves in. His most trusted allies turn on him, using Ariella as leverage in a deadly power struggle. With enemies closing in and time running out, Luis must decide whether to defend the empire he built or fight for the woman who refuses to be conquered. In a world where love is dangerous and trust is a luxury, survival requires knowing whom to protect and who to destroy. Read HIS RUTHLESS REDEMPTION