Lion Sin Of Pride

At three in the morning, I stare at the unknown transaction record on my phone screen, my fingertips turning cold. The record is for a payment of 2980 dollars, made for an executive suite at the Wisteria. The time of payment was 8:00 pm last night. My husband, Tristan Griffin, is a detective. He was on the night shift last night. I clutch my phone, my knuckles turning white as I text Tristan, "I just saw your credit card bill for a hotel stay last night. What's up with that?" His reply is instant. "Our team had to work overtime at the last minute, so they put us up at the hotel. I forgot to tell you about it." I scan the text and sputter. The Wisteria is located in the western region of the city, which is on the other end from where his squad is stationed. I don't press him for more details and click on the bank app on my phone. Having found the vendor's address through the payment record, I sent it to my best friend, Rowena Sheffield, who works as a private detective. She replies instantly with an "OK" emoji and follows up with, "Give me a second. I'll find out everything you want in a jiffy!"

"Aku tidak peduli dengan semua orang. Karena aku hanya ingin kau yang melayaniku." Pria itu tersenyum tipis. Rasa puas terlihat dari gestur tubuhnya yang santai; duduk menyandarkan punggung, sembari menopang kaki. *** Bella dihadapkan dengan seorang pria angkuh, sombong dan menyebalkan. Namun, sayangnya pria tersebut sanggup membuat detak jantungnya berdegup ribuan kali lebih cepat. Bella tak berkutik dan berusaha mengenyahkan perasaan suka yang meletup dalam hati. Perasaan itu, seperti sensasi kembang api saat meluncur menderasi langit. Apakah cinta Bella dan pria misterius itu akan berakhir, meski Bella pada akhirnya mengetahui kenyataan pahit masa lalunya?

Adolph and Admetos, twin werewolves were born to a powerful alpha family. The pack seer prophesied that one is destined to bring peace and the other is fated to start a war. The two boys were about to perform the prophecy ritual until one of them mysteriously went missing when they were still young. He becomes a part of the human world and thinks he is a regular person until he meets Nymeria who is also a wolf and a healer. There was something about her that he could not put a finger on. He continues living his normal life until his first change. Then trouble started in the pack and an important part of the pack died. The secret could not be hidden anymore and he has to go back to where he came from. The prophecy will come to pass as soon as they are together. Which one of them is fated to start a war? Will the prophecy come to pass or can it be changed? Find out in the chapters of this book.

Struggling with the same mad man, Arist Bañara, who she never wanted, Mercian Ara Bueno spent the rest of her two years within her boyfriend's iron hands. She became the woman that wasn't really her and even developed fears that could easily bully her in times of attacks. When the couple had the chance to move at Arist's biological parents' house, Mercian hoped to finally seek help from others to escape from her boyfriend's mistreatments. But what shocked her was actually seeing Lucre Marcus Zorron being Arist's brother. Who would've thought that the man she lived with all this time was related to her ex lover?

Dalawang puso ang nakagapos na naaayin sa kagustuhan ng bawat isa. Thr thread can start to deepen or loosen and it's up to their descision. Ag sa bawat giit ng puso ay tila may binubulong, sa bawat katotohanan ay tila may nakatagong sekreto at sa bawat puso ay may nakamarkang pangalan ng nagmamay-ari rito. Ngunit paano mo mamahalin ang taong sumira at nagnakaw ng iyong karapatan? Paano mo itatama ang lahat kung una pa lang ay nagsimula ang kwento sa pagpapanggap at kasinungalingan? Hahayaan niya pa rin bang igapos siya ulit ng tadhana kasama ang lalaking kinamumuhian kahit na madaming rason para putulin iyon? Ngunit sa kagustuhan na pigilan ang sariling makulong muli ay hindi lang puso at katawan niya ang kalaban kundi pati na rin ang mapaglarong puso ng lalaking tinuturing niyang demonyo. "You smell nice Dawn, I don't care if you ars afraid of me but one thing is for sure, kailangan mong itatak diyan sa isip mo na I won't let you run away without having the thrill of having you and tasting you first,"— Flix Montero "I do prefer being tainted ang madumihan ng pauli-ulit ay sadyang nagbibigay ng kakaibang ligata sa akin and I won't let myself fall again for I know I won't ve love the way I like and expect it to be. Because happy endings are only for women that worth to fight for and I am not one,"—Dawn Mathison

What is the taste of betrayal? It’s bitter, like the fading fragrance of wilted roses. Camille, a talented yet proud perfumer, suddenly loses her sense of smell after a fateful accident. On the verge of despair and the collapse of her family’s fragrance brand, she is forced to collaborate with Antoine Moreau, a digital scent developer. Amidst the splendor of Paris, in a clash between tradition and technology, new scents begin to emerge – not only from the perfume bottles but also from Camille's heart, which she thought had long been closed.

My name is Willow. My birth parents gave me up as an infant and I was raised among the humans until I shifted for the first time. I took off to protect the family that raised me for their protection, and I have been searching for my family ever since. I now run a private detective agency out of my best friend Pete's dojo. While I was meeting an informant with information, I was attacked by a vampire and was left with no choice but to flee with Pete to join a pack with an Alpha whose reputation for cruelty and murder make me second guess my security. Ronan keeps insisting that I am his mate, regardless of my denial. I have one, no two objectives to accomplish in my life and I will not let anything get in my way, not even my mate. Determined to help me find my family, so he can claim me as his mate, Ronan and his pack help me uncover the twisted history of my bloodline, and the closer we get to the truth, the more danger we find ourselves in.

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

Demitri and Becca are inseparable from birth. But when two friends become academic rivals, they may reconsider their bond. Will it last, or will jealousy get the best of them?

Charlotte, a weak young lady with beautiful captivating eyes,witnesses the gruesome death of both her parents by a strayed werewolf. She is saved by a stranger who is also a werewolf named Daniel. Daniel notices the strange color of her eyes, and knows immediately she was not human,but a more powerful creature. He gets her admitted to a school of shapeshifters in Oakwood. Upon admission to the school, she gets attracted to a very cold, powerful and strong Lycan named Xander,who gives off danger signs and he's rumored to be the alleged murderer of his parents. What powerful creature is Charlotte? Will she stay away from Xander,or will she get closer to him despite his reputation?