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Being assigned to become the personal guard of a mafia boss is already a difficult task. Becoming his guard and carrying his child at the same time? Near impossible. “The baby isn’t yours.” Luciano smirked, a deadly glint flashing in his eyes. “Oh, really?” he asked, one of his eyebrows raised. He walked closer to me, each of his steps resonating in the dark room. I couldn’t help but gulp at the sight of him. It has been three long years since I’ve last seen him, but why has he even gotten hotter than before? “I’m going to ask you once more,” he said, leaning closer to my face. I held my head up high, determined not to succumb to his charm. “Is she mine?” I shook my head. “Definitely not yours.” His jaw ticked, and he looked to the side before leaning his face even closer to mine, his hot breath hovering over my lips. I held in my breath and watched the alluring movement of his lips. “Then, which scoundrel does that child belong to?” I placed both of my hands on his chest and gently pushed him back. “Why? What are you going to do about it if you know?” He tilted his head to the side and smirked. “I’m going to kill that bastard.”

When 28-year-old history graduate Miranda, agrees to tutor her friends 19-year-old son, she is shocked to discover just how attracted she is to him. Miranda tries to resist, but she's finding it more and more difficult. Especially when Josh ends up making the first move.

Lena Carter has spent her life as a rogue, hiding from the world of packs and alphas. But when she’s captured on Shadowmoor Pack lands, everything changes. She’s forced to face Alpha Damian Thorn—the cold, ruthless leader who wants nothing to do with a mate. Except fate has other plans. Damian rejects Lena, but the bond refuses to break. The Seer warns them both—Lena isn’t just any wolf. She carries a rare power, one that could rewrite destiny itself. As dark forces rise and an ancient enemy seeks to claim her, Lena must decide: will she fight for the mate who never wanted her, or embrace the darkness calling her name? With love and fate hanging in the balance, Lena and Damian must uncover the truth about their bond—before it’s too late. A slow-burn, high-stakes werewolf romance filled with passion, danger, and a love that defies destiny.

A story about two people using each other and how they end up in love instead. After killing her parents, Katherine's cousin sends her to an earl of the enemy nation for marriage. Of course, she doesn't want to be a plaything – neither of the earl nor her murderous cousin – but what can she do being a seventeen-year-old girl in a men-controlled country? Having healing as her magic, while all other have some awesome attacking skills? Katherine vows to get her revenge anyway, and the first hurdle to a self-determined life is to seduce the earl to get his resources and connections. It couldn't be that hard, right? Just that after arriving in the earl's territory he tells her that he doesn't even want to marry her but only wants her to work for him. No, no, that can't be! She needs to make him change his mind!

Aasha. Was a young beautiful girl and always submissive. She was a classical dancer and had a dream of setting up a dance school and becoming a dance teacher. But her life was going to take a turn into tragedy because her father forced her into marriage. He doesn't respect her and hates her. When she thought what could be much worse her husband was shot right after he put a knot of marriage on her neck. The moment he became her husband she became his widow. Her husband was shot right on the altar while he was tying a knot to her. His blood spilled on her head as he fell down to her side. Horrified, she looked at the spilled blood and her husband. Panic grew among the public as they began to run away. When she looked forward unknowingly her eyes met with the murder. And he was looking at her as well. A smirk laid on his lips as he mouthed to her. "I'll get back to you".

Ivyrose and Christopher's lives changed the night they decided to invite a stranger to their bed. They thought having a threesome with him was what would solve their relationship problems before their marriage. Little did they know, that stranger had plans of his own...

“So my dear wife, What gift do you want for our first night,” He asked holding my chin. “Please let them go” I whispered in a hoarse voice, the tear rolling down my cheek. “A King never denies his Queen's demand,” He said, wiping my tears with his thump. “Would you” I was shocked he is ready to let my family go. “Yes, My queen” I smiled looking at him. “But baby girl you know if you want something you need to give something back” He smirked. “I don't have anything,” I said. “You have everything I want,” He said, creasing my lips from his thump. “What,” I asked back, Somewhere I know what he wants. “Your virginity,” He said, inserting his thump in my mouth. ******* If you want to know the journey of Ryan's lust for Arina, The dark secrets of Ryan's life and how he going to claim her….and many more Steamy and Suspense of Ryan's life. This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this book are products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental

After running away with her baby sister from her abusive father, Juliana runs into the last person she would expect to help her.He was rough, dangerous and extremely powerful. He tempted Juliana in ways no one has ever done before but with someone adamant on keeping them apart, will their love prevail?WARNING: Sexual content

Emily has a mysterious secret. She's been beaten by her stepfather for a decade, but everything changes when she meets the town's handsome gang member, Jake Melvin. Jake rescues Emily from the toxic situation and makes her smile again. However, his mission has not finished. The two teenagers escape from one dangerous sea and end up drowning in another. When life consists of facing bloody danger, cruel betrayal and unbelievable heartache, where will their relationship go? And will Jake and Emily survive?A heart breaking teen fiction with a criminal element that will definitely blow your mind. Series Order - His Mission, His Miracle, His Heir. Spin Off - SUGAR

"I didn't ask to be kidnapped and held captive against my will. I didn't asked to be put in this life style now..... And I most certainly did not ask to be his mate." Lily Stephens is an ordinary girl, University graduate and ready to start her career and help provide for her beloved family. But what happens when fate pulls her into a world she thought would never exist? Jackson Woods is the strongest and fearless wolf in Oregon, and Alpha of the Blood Stone Pack. But when he discovers that Lily is his mate, he will stop at nothing to have her. And he will do anything it takes to protect her from their biggest enemy yet to come. But how far will he go? With her life drastically changing, and a traitor out spreading word of her new title to the pack to an unknown enemy. Lily is left with making the hardest decision of her life. Surviving rogue attacks while adjusting to this new lifestyle, all she wants is to go back to her home. But with an overprotective Jackson constantly watching over her, that just complicates things more.