expeditionary force 15

Love and hate get tangled in a sheets when Xavier and Harley gets into a marriage of convenience that defies a fragile and bloodythirsty family rivalry. *** Rich and spoilt, Harley’s perfect life takes a turn when her father tries to force her into a marriage to pay off his depts. Harley’s only escape lies in her father’s worst enemy and business rival: Xavier Everest. And to make matters more complicated, Xavier is the man responsible for her sister’s death four years ago. However, her marriage will protect her and show her father once and for all that he does not own her. It seemed like the perfect plan But Xavier is burdened by dark secrets and vengeful desires. Can six months be enough to fire their passion? Or is the man she turned to for protection, the man she is starting to love, the greatest danger of all? With a killer on loose and love in line, bedsheets aren’t the only tangled thing in this game of hearts

Blackmailed and caught in a very tight corner, James had no option but to do as Isaac had said– force the daughter to become his permanent mate else, he exposes James' secret. Lilith is a random not-so-weak member of the Blue Moon pack who has been overtaken by the love she had for her father that she had to agree to his impossible request so his life would be spared. What happens when Isaac finally knows who killed his father, will he be able to punish whoever this person was even if it was the person he trusted the most? " Who is my father ?" Isaac asked as he formed a fist with his hands. He didn't know how long he could control his wolf so it wouldn't cause havoc.

Pregnancy and motherhood without a husband shattered Clarita's dreams. The night she gave up the crown of her life left Clarita in constant pain. Not to mention the encounter with Atma, a stranger who was always there when she was in trouble. Circumstances force her to search for the man who impregnated her that night. The lack of clues makes it even more difficult for her to find answers, not to mention her existence far from the city makes her even more crushed by the situation. Plus, Byantara's arrival in Clarita's life further complicates matters. Will Clarita be able to find the man who inspires her? Will her love story be anchored to Byantara?

A darkness is coming, and it’s the same darkness that took Amy’s husband. Now it wants her son. A merciless, bloodthirsty hitman who has a dark secret will target the former actress and MMA fighter. She will also have to deal with a bomb, a terrorist group called the Infantry-men, and an evil version of herself. Will a mother uncover the truth behind her husband’s disappearance? Will she die herself while trying to find out what happened to the love of her life? Amy needs to survive the night so she can protect her son while searching for her husband. The clock is ticking, and the mother will have to protect her only baby from a dark and malevolent force that seeks to annihilate everything in its path.

Love can be a cruel mistress. That's the lesson Regina learned when she and Richard, the Lycan king of her pack,met. When they met, there was an undeniable spark between them. Regina found herself drawn to Richard's commanding presence and fierce protectiveness. For the lonely Richard, she was the chance at a genuine connection and companionship he had longed for. But before their love could blossom, they faced numerous obstacles and challenges. Their pack got attacked by Charles, a ruthless hybrid who sought to claim Richard's throne for himself. He kidnaps Richard and imprisons his pack in an attempt to seize control. With her love and loyalty tested, Regina embarks on a perilous journey to rescue Richard and save their pack from Charles' tyranny. Little does she know, this mission will not only test her strength and determination but also force her to confront the dark secrets of her own past. Sneak peek "Mate..." My eyebrows shot up in surprise. I can't believe my ears; this was not part of my plan. What am I going to do now? "What? You want to be my queen but not my mate." I stared at Charles in disbelief, my mind racing to comprehend his words. "We don't need to mate for that to happen," I replied firmly, trying to hide the unease in my voice. "Yes, you're right." Charles was walking around his desk and sitting on his chair with a self-satisfied grin. "But you see, being my queen comes with certain expectations. And if you're not willing to fulfill them. Well, let's just say it won't end well for you." "Why do you want me to be your mate?" Charles leans back in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips. "Because you're the only one who can handle me."

I knew Adeline Shaw had been entangled with her childhood sweetheart for over a decade, but I still dove headfirst into our relationship without hesitation. Then came our engagement day. Adeline got a call that her childhood sweetheart had collapsed and was in the hospital. Without a second thought, she dropped everything - dropped me - and rushed to his side. My grandmother, who witnessed this whole scene, hurried after her. In her rush, she was struck by a car. By the time they got her to the hospital, it was too late. We couldn't save her. That's when I finally let go. She was never truly mine, and I shouldn't have tried to force what wasn't meant to be.

In the quiet of the forest, the darkest fears are born. The people of Dunballan, harbour a dark secret. A secret more terrible than the Beast that stalks the dense forests of Dunballan. A secret that holds David McCavendish, last in a long line of Lairds, in its unbreakable grip. It’s down to Sally, David’s lover, to free David from the sinister clutches of the Beast. But, with the whole town against her, she must ally herself with an ancient woodland force and trace Dunballan’s secret back to its bitter origins. Those origins lie within the McCavendish family history, and a blasphemous heresy that stretches back to the beginning of time. Some truths are too terrible to face, and the darkest of these lie waiting for Sally, in the Quiet Places. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

Arranged to marry the king of hell, Lycan Mikhail Lenovo, in exchange for her older brother's freedom. Would you accept such a fate and let everything you had worked hard for crumble before your eyes, or would you rebel? Those were the questions that stood as a force to reckon with for Rosanne when she was forced to get married to the most feared Lycan King of the Dark Moon pack. All hope of becoming an Alpha, a position she had trained for all her life, taken from her grasp and she had to accept her fate as a breeder. Locked and confined in a room like a prisoner, would hope arise from the ashes for Rosanne, or would she be forced to continue producing pups for the Lycan King?

Life has never been easy for June Hailey. From a young age, she's carried the weight of raising her siblings, taking on various menial jobs including exotic dancing. She's barely staying afloat as it is, the last thing she needs is Ollie Kane. A cocky, charming bored-to-death billionaire who has made her his object of fascination. She knows all too well what men like Ollie want from her and she vows to never be another conquest to him. But when circumstances force her into his arms, she finds herself playing his dangerous game. Their arrangement is simple: sex, nothing. more. Easy, right? Wrong.

Marianna tries to run from her past to start over but surprises along the way force her to confront her demons.