mark zusak

After losing his fiancée in a car accident, millionaire Carlos vows to avenge her death and take justice on behalf of his late fiancée. What Carlos didn't expect was that in the midst of this game of revenge another feeling would arise and that his plan would become an almost perfect revenge.

He came into her life on a one-night stand, forever changing her fate. Kara was an ordinary girl, ostracized from the rest of society just because she was an Omega. The Northern Capital Pack was a cruel place for such. She was mistreated until a night of despair when she got entangled with the most powerful and cold-hearted Lycan king ever known, ruling over the Western Bridge Pack. She thought it was supposed to be a one-time thing, and so she left the following morning. However, the Lycan King of the Western Bridge Pack isn't the type to walk away from. When he found and captured her, she was already pregnant for him, which she hid, but for how long? Now, her destiny must change. She thought it was all about being the Lycan king's Luna, as she was his mate, but there's more mystery: the truth about the Lycan king's cold heart and the future of her own life when new dangers arrive, threatening her babies.

Nathan Cain, a wealthy, enigmatic businessman, and a feared man, captures the attention of Mel, a hardworking college student desperate to make ends meet. Though drawn to Nathan, Mel finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions and secrets when she discovers his family is entangled in a dangerous web of internal strife and external threats. In the midst of it all if Mel wants Nathan she has a lot of sacrifices to make, which includes her drunk father, her boyfriend, and her best friend as she finds herself in a complicated relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan’s internal strife with his family does not make it an easier choice.

Alpha Elijah, young, handsome, and dashing, has never failed to uphold his duties as the leader of his parents' pack, but when an attack occurred, he faced a life-changing decision: would he forgive himself or die with the guilt?

I never thought I would see him again, but I did. Everything was sparks and untamed fire between us, even more than before. But he wasn't the same man I knew all those years ago. Secrets, lies, deceit, resentment, and revenge dirtied our once-beautiful love story until it was beyond fixing. His love cut me deep, bleeding me dry. He drained me of my love and left me with nothing to offer someone else. How can someone who hurts you so deeply be the one you love so much? His love was like a wildfire, consuming me from the inside out, making me feel more alive than I'd ever felt. But I couldn't have predicted how much Markos hated and loved me at the same time. Markos didn't want to adore me, he wanted to hurt me. And the worst part was I would have rather had him that way than not at all. He was a billionaire who could have any woman he wanted, but he chose me, a scorned woman. What we couldn't have predicted was how catastrophic and chaotic our love would be. Would we fight the odds or would we end up hurting one another beyond repair?

MARKED is book #4 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA’S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews. “I couldn’t stop reading.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn’t long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is. But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart. In MARKED, it is time for Winter to return on the epic quest back to save her school—but first, it is time for her to now sacrifice it all, and find—and save—her lost love. Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love! Future books in the series are also available. "The story was very well written and was unique as compared to other shifter stories.” --Amazon review (The Alpha’s Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.” --Amazon review (My True Mate) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dawn Swan is an ambitious Omega and takes over her father's delivery service the moment he passes away. She rescues a wealthy businessman from a fire accident and hence he rewards her with a scholarship at Venus Luna Academy. Dawn was glad she was able to move from her cruel uncle's house into the dorm and planned to live a plain and regular lifestyle, but things got more interesting when she got entangled with the captivating Trio of the school. Three popular hot guys that had their eyes on her began to bully and tease her but on her eighteenth birthday, they found out she was their mate and they were determined to keep her to themselves for as long as it takes…… But being with them, made Dawn to realize there was more to her life than she thought. Mysteries lurking and paths only she can unlock.

Lunette's life spirals into chaos when her manipulative stepmother, Varda, orchestrates her downfall. Just as hope seems lost, she’s rescued by the cursed twin princes, Zarek and Axel, heirs to the Grey Moon pack. But what should have been be a fairytale quickly turns into a nightmare when the brothers deem her inferior, only to have their father, Alpha Cormac, claim her as his mate—a shocking twist that rattles the entire pack. As Lunette grapples with her newfound status and the dangerous attraction she feels for the twins, she must also awaken her hidden hybrid powers. With danger lurking at every turn, can she navigate her complex feelings and protect herself from those who would see her harmed?

Betrayed by my lover, Abandoned by my sister, abducted by a wolf pack and finally playing the role of a substitute bride to the king of Bazil. I swore to make him reject me and send me back to my kingdom. **** In Astral, my twin sister and I were born into a life of a princess bound by blood and kingdom. But when the ruthless King of Bazil demanded a bride, and our family was selected, only one of us could answer his call. My sweet twin sister was chosen, leaving me free to marry the man I loved. But fear seized her, and in the dead of night, she vanished, leaving me with nothing but the shattered remains of our duty. Before I could make sense of her disappearance and plan my own escape, a pack of wolves abducted me, tormenting me for a murder I’d never committed. The alpha claimed me as his mate, marking me as his possession. But I escaped, scarred but alive, determined to return to Astral and reclaim what little was left of my life. But when I returned, I found a nightmare waiting. With Loveth still missing, my family had no choice but to offer me as the substitute bride. Now, I am to be married to King Korvus of Bazil—a man I despise, a fate I never wanted. On my way to Bazil, I swore to make his life a living hell, force him to reject me, and find my way back to the life that was taken from me. Not until I realized that I might have met my ultimate match in the dark and formidable King Korvus. Will my determination be enough to break free, or will I find myself ensnared in a destiny I never chose?

THIS IS BOOK 2 TO THE ENFORCED LOVE SERIES... AJ Fortes is a ruthless and powerful man who has built his empire through cunning and force. When he discovers that his close friend, Paul, is actually an undercover cop working to take him down, AJ vows to exact brutal revenge. Through his own dark research, AJ learns that Paul has a younger sister, Lilliana Damion. Cold and calculating, AJ kidnaps Lilliana, using her as leverage in his twisted game of vengeance against Paul. As Lilliana becomes AJ's captive, he forces her to submit to his every whim, making her call him "Master" and obey his every command. However, what begins as a power play slowly transforms as AJ starts to develop unexpected feelings for her. Conflicted between his thirst for control and his growing attachment, AJ's obsession deepens, and Lilliana is caught in the dangerous web of a man determined to make her his everything—whether she wants it or not. WARNING: THIS BOOK IS RECOMMENDED FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE OF 18 YEARS AND OVER. IT CONTAINS SEX AND SUBMISSION AND VIOLENCE.