example of picaresque

James Anderson lost his future mate and luna, Stephanie, during a rogue attack. Stephanie's death left his entire pack in mourning; her death anniversary was even declared a pack holiday. Five years later, James discovers that Stephanie's younger sister Lily is his mate. But how can that be? Wasn't Stephanie supposed to be his mate? And would his pack even accept Lily as his mate and Luna—many have always blamed Lily for Stephanie's death, because Stephanie died trying to save Lily. For her part, Lily has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister for years. She knows very well that pack members and her parents wish that it was Lily that died that day instead of Stephanie. Lily had looked forward to the day that she would meet her mate and finally feel important to someone. Discovering that her mate is James is Lily's worst nightmare, especially when James reacts poorly to the discovery. Lily decides that she is unwilling to live in Stephanie's shadow any longer. She will not spend the rest of her life with a mate who wishes she was someone else. She rejects James, who all too quickly accepts the rejection. Soon afterwards, horrifying truths come out and James immediately regrets letting Lily go. He sets out to get Lily back and right the wrongs that have been done. But is it too late? Will Lily find love with James, or with someone else?

Everyone has some kind of fear. Some people have fear of death, some have fear of life and many other fears people do have but Emma has fear of loss. When she is in love. She can think of nothing else..... and she is terrified. She can do whatever it takes to stay away from relationships. She is convinced that she must remove her fear or stay with that fear in her whole life.

Eva Guerrero is a fierce and powerful lady with a fierce heart. After being hurt in the past and losing everything, she works hard to get to the top in order to get her revenge on those who hurt her. A gang of robbers raided her home when she she was young and killed her family in a fire. As if that was not enough, they raped her mercilessly and left her to die. She also suffered a lot of more loses. Eva waited many years so she could have her revenge. Then she met Leonardo Acosta, the CEO and owner of the Acosta empire. An empire sought by a lot of people. Eva is one of those people interested in the empire. Leonardo in a marriage with a woman he doesn't love easily fell in love with Eva. Eva found out all his business associates and he are the ones she's been trying to find. She starts to destroy them one by one till she got to Leonardo. Will she let him get in the way of her plans with emotions or will she get her revenge on them all? Stay tuned for this tale of a broken soul... Brought to you by Sherry Pearl.

Cara's life has changed since her father's lover arrived and destroyed her fantasy world. Her mother died because of the treason of her husband, Alpha Archer, who is also Cara's father. Being the only daughter of the Alpha in the Sinclaire Pack, she was forced to mate with the man of her father's choice. "Marry and make my daughter your mate, and I'll take you as the next Alpha!" That's the deal Alpha Archer, Cara's father, made with Zelos Caelestus Cyrus. But what if Zelos, her fiancé, betrays her? He has a lover and plans to coup her! Wouldn't her mother's miserable story come back to her? "We're mated for life, but you ruined my life, Zelos!" "...." "And I promised to the Goddess to ruin both of you!" How could her fiancé be planning a coup with her sister cousin? This was too painful.

Through the darkness he will rise. James Olympia has spent his life moving from one foster home to the next, viewing himself nothing more than an orphan making his way through high school. That is until a stranger appears on his doorstep offering him the chance of a lifetime. Suddenly, his world is turned upside down as he's whisked away to a new and exciting environment. He soon learns nothing is as it seems. Truths long buried are discovered, and a great destiny looms before him. With each choice made, his path becomes clearer. But, waiting for him, is unimaginable darkness.

A huge debt is taken by isabella’s father and everything comes crumbling down. Deceit, lies, manipulation, betrayal, murder, secrets, and most of all, lust! Giovanni Gomez Accardi, a powerful 125 years old Lycan, goal-oriented man that is all about his business and his success in the modern world. He sees what he wants and goes for it, regardless of the circumstance. Benevolence is not his cup of coffee and he definitely knows nothing about forgiveness. He is a go-getter and he never takes no for an answer. What more can we expect from him when he coincidentally falls in love with the girl he cannot have and he will get her by any means even when he is forcefully married to someone else who was not his Mate. He wanted this girl because she is his Mate. But she is a Human! Unknown to Isabella Willow, she comes home for an emergency only to find her entire family turned upside down. Peace is no longer on her side and she has to take the option of marrying Giovanni for 3 years and carrying an heir in order to settle her father’s debts. But can love sip in where only betrayal and lust exist, can a man love a woman who is wanted by his brother? When Adam Hernandez Accardi, an Alpha of his late mother’s Pack hears that his own brother forced the girl of his dreams to marry him, and did something unspeakable in the process, he is infuriated by this. He soon sets out to show Isabela what he truly feels about the beautiful and alluring enchantress. But can any of them really have her, a world filled with lies, dark secrets, deceit, and wicked intentions? Not to forget… She is just a mere human!

Jessica Albert did everything to support her husband, but upon his first lover return to the city, he changed. Dylan Robinson was a billionaire CEO and he divorced his wife for his enemy. Do you think their will be a chance to redeem his marriage..Find out.

Bianca's life was turned upside down after her father met with a tragic accident costing him his life, she hoped her mother she never knew would come claim her but it never happened which left her no choice but to moved in with her aunt. She was maltreated and made miserable until she met Ethan Wellington, the son to the american based famous billionaire Nathan Wellington and the famous musician Jeanette Wellington. It was unexpected when the duo eventually fell in love which infuriated Bianca's aunt and her cousin who also wanted Ethan. Things didn't turn out as expected when Ethan suddenly disappeared, leaving Bianca pregnant and a leaked sex tape of them. Seven years after, they met again when Bianca seeked a job as a personal assistant in Ethan's company unknowingly. Amidst many trials and problems, they ignited their life story again. Bianca felt she was finally living a happy until she found out that her mother who left her when she's just two was married to Ethan's father, this complicated her relationship with Ethan, did Bianca eventually end up with her high School sweetheart? Let's read and find out

Princess Ana Mae Villashne, the princess of Citrine is not just an ordinary mortal princess. She's the long lost daughter of the Goddess of love Aphrodite. Her destiny was long written in the book of prophecy even before she was born. She's fated to end the wrath of the evil and greedy Velion, the king of darkness. But being the child in the prophecy requires a great deal of sacrifice. After being born she wasn't able to feel the love and care from her real parents. She was sent to the mortal world for her own safety. But luckily she was adopted by the king and queen of Citrine who both treated her like their own child. Her journey towards fulfilling her mission has never been easy. When Velion finds out that she was long hidden in the mortal world, he sent his only son to kill her. But fate played a game on her and the Prince of Darkness. They have fallen inlove with each other. Two different persons, with two different missions was bonded by love. Will their love be strong enough to conquer their differences? And will love be able to reign in a world full of greed and hatred? Or it will just be turned into a myth and be gone forever?

She is fierce, brave, adventurous and hated humans She is a witch, beautiful and a red head who never knew what fate had in store for her. He is ruthless, brutal, kind and a young prince who never wanted to be king. He is ravishing handsome that no princess of any kingdom can let go of his charms but everything changed when he got killed in a bloody war. Merga, a beautiful witch met and fell in love with Robert, a young king who dreaded witches But how will they face a love build with hatred between humans and witches. Will Merga give up her love for Robert or will love always prevail? A fantasy romance novel no romance lover will try to miss.