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Blanche Lucille Emerson, a relentless and calculating Captain haunted by the loss of her wife, Venus, in a mysterious accident. Now driven by a thirst for vengeance, Blanche navigates a world of secrets, betrayal, and political machinations as she digs into the layers of deceit that surround her family's powerful pharmaceutical empire. Alongside her, Yama Laine, a trusted ally, and Cessair, her estranged sister, reveal their own hidden agendas. Blanche uncovers a vast conspiracy linked to General Grey and an underground organization known as the Black Spectre, which her father, Silas Grey, once controlled. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that not only her wife’s death but also her parents' and countless others' were orchestrated to protect a dark secret connected to her family. As Blanche takes calculated risks and enlists Yama’s help, her plan teeters between survival and self-destruction. Along the way, her encounters with spies like Aracelli and the revelation of her sister Cessair’s resentment deepen the conflict. Old alliances crumble, as personal motivations clash, and long-buried truths about her family and its ties to the Black Market come to light. All the while, Blanche's mind is torn between her mission and her lingering love for Venus. With a final showdown on the horizon, the question remains: Can Blanche take down the enemy and clear her family’s name, or will the weight of the past bury her alive? Catch-22: To Die is To Live Hard is a story of revenge, loyalty, and the heavy price of uncovering the truth.

"DO YOU WANT ME TO CALL A RANDOM OMEGA?!" Jacob shouted. Sydney looked at him in disbelief and cried. She got her coat and ran out. "DO WHATEVER YOU WANT!" she shouted "You know you and Jacob are really cowards," Nia said to Kevin "What does that have to do with anything?" Kevin asked and looked at her, getting angry. "YOU BOTH TREAT US LIKE WE ARE THE CALL GIRLS THAT YOU HAVE SEX WITH AND WE AREN'T!" Nia shouted and slammed the door in his face and wiped her tears. "I'm Done" The girls texted the alpha.

After being heartbroken at the start of her last year in high school because of her long-time relationship, Sarina couldn’t just stay put and cry inside her home. Her birthday was coming, she was coming of age. She is not going to allow some lousy, cheating bastard will destroy it. That night, she was invited to a party where all of the pack were present. It was too overwhelming and she could feel it was time. Running to the woods, she felt her whole body was changing. Screaming and agonizing in pain, she felt someone’s hand on her waist as he licked her neck aggressively, her body was immediately set on fire. “Mate.” She heard him deeply say. His tone was utterly familiar, and to her surprise, it was one of the Alpha in their pack, Ethaniel Lynx Stephenson. Sarina took in a deep breath, trying to endure the pain coursing through her body like a thunderbolt with a heavy thought in mind. If her mate is the Alpha, then…she would have two mates because they are twins. And they’re her childhood friends!

Ruby wakes up from a coma and finds herself drowning in overwhelming medical bills with no way to pay them. Alexander Knight, one of the youngest billionaires and business moguls in the state, saw this as an opportunity, and decided to foot the bill in exchange for her hands in marriage. With no support from her foster parents, Ruby reluctantly agrees, entering the marriage only for financial aid. However, Alexander wasn't quite the saint that he was believed to be, as there's more to him than meets the eye. He had never loved her and only aimed to access her locked trust fund in a bid to become richer. As their relationship evolves, Ruby finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Alexander, and she finds herself falling for him until the truth comes to light and threatens to tear them apart. Will their bond withstand the truth, or was their relationship built on a shaky foundation from the start?

In previous life Kim Lily was mercilessly killed. The person took her life because she dared to love. The person she loved wasn't able to save her on time. He lost to the murderer because of a deep betrayel and that defeat cost Lily her life. Now Lily is reborn in the wealthiest family where nobody can even dare to touch her silky hair. She is happy, wealthy and loved. She was having a blissful life filled with happiness when she met him again. The same lover which she loved with all her heart untill her last breath in her previous life. What will be her reaction to know that he is not human anymore? Will she accept his love? Or hate him for not saving her? To know more about Lily's complicated story stay tuned.

Book One in the Rock Haven Series. Each book is stand alone with a promised HEA. Delilah Jones is not just your average girl next door. She is the daughter of Andrew Jones a NFL Football Legend living in a beach town in South Carolina. Her mom was a famous runway model before she passed away tragically from cancer. She is smart, beautiful and every guys dream girl. She's been best friends with the boy next door Liam Anderson since they were kids in preschool. Over time their friendship blossomed into something more. For months they hooked up in secret, as friends with benefits. But when Liam's band becomes popular overnight he leaves to tour the country without even saying goodbye. When he returns home a year later to finish senior year and rekindle their romance, will Delilah be up for it? When their romance is discovered and rumors abound, will they choose to stick it out or give up on what they have? Will he dare to take on the world for her and tell everyone that she is the love of his life? Or will he hide behind the badboy image the media has created for him? This book is full of angst and lots of drama will unfold along they way to their HEA.

"Move!" "Ouch!" She glared at me. "Must you act this way towards me even if you and Katherine are in a relationship?" I scoffed. "Don't delude yourself." "I saw you both..." I smirked and grabbed her hands. "Who was kissing Hinn Carlos today?" Her eyes dilated, I was sure she wasn't expecting me to see that. "You belong to me and no one else!" Robin Heisten is a handsome man that grabs a lot of attention wherever he goes but was known as a cold person with no feelings, his past has been a mess, but just crossing path with a girl he met only once has been the only warm memories he has left in his heart. But what happens when he finally saw her but discovered she has feelings for someone else? Would he let the only lady that warms his heart go? Read to find out!

"Spread your legs, little omega slut," he said to me. "I am sorry, there are rules here, sir. We do not sleep with customers here." "Who made those rules?" he asked, whirling the wine in his glass. "The owner of this place," I replied, irritated by all the unnecessary questions. "Who is the owner of this place?" "Mr. Killian Cabello." I replied tersely. This man was arrogant and wanted to defile the rules to show me he could do whatever he wanted. He took out a card from his pocket and handed it to me. "I usually do not give out my card to the likes of you but look at it." I looked at the card and saw his name written boldly on it. He was the owner of this place. He made those rules and is willing to break them now? My eyes widened at the realization. I looked at him. "You are Killian Cabello?" He smirked devilishly. "Now, spread your legs, Omega."

Faustine already has a deep admiration for Darius before being betrothed to him. She is also aware of Darius' secret affair with her cousin—Kristie. Therefore, before their betrothal party takes place, Faustine isn't surprise when Darius ran off with Kristie. Faustine would have been willing to accept the bitter truth, but a tragedy soon overthrows her peaceful life. Faustine catches Kristie cheating to Darius. Fearing her secrecy, Kristie gets into her car and argues with her. However, it's only a brief period of time when they little argument led a dreadful car accident. Faustine barely survives, but Kristie tragically dies. Faustine soon falls victim to an erroneous accusations. Darius blatantly blames and accuses her for deliberately killing Kristie. But their marriage continues partly in accordance with Darius' evil scheme. Faustine is aware that she is now doomed to suffer, and that her little fantasies of him has gone into a dramatic tale of torment. It also the decisive moment when she realizes that she ain't Belle who tames a beast; she creates a beast.

Esme Brynn, co-leader of the nightingale pack, is fierce, strong-willed and won't to stand for anyone's bullshit.When the Alpha of the powerful Pheonix pack, Theodore Rivers, takes an interest in her, she quickly finds that he is everything she hates: obnoxious, arrogant and condescending.But he can't seem to leave her alone. And however much she despises his snide remarks and tormenting and however horribly they clash, in a cruel deed of fate, they are forced together as mates.At first, Esme remains resolved against him, refusing to accept him as her mate. But when Theodore challenges her independence and puts her through an extreme test of courage and strength, can she persevere?