old gods

My name is Gabriel Lockwood, I am the sole heir of the Italian mafia in New York. You might know my father. The shark. Raphael Lockwood. He is getting old and soft, so I am taking over. I don’t pretend to be a businessman. I am The Heir and people respect me knowing exactly who I am and what I do. I can say I control most of my surroundings. But no King should rule without a Queen. My father’s reign became a lot more successful when he found his wife and partner in crime. I have been looking for my Queen, but what can I say? I am a player. And I haven’t found the right woman, the woman that will make me realise I only need her in my bed, and in my life... until now. She is the most enigmatic woman I’ve ever met. Even her name... She’s not afraid of me. And she dares to talk back. Intriguing. Does she even know who I am? If she doesn’t I will show her soon. Once I get her in my bed. This is Book three of The Shark Mafia boss. You don’t have to read the previous two to understand this book but it would give you a better perspective on the characters lives. This book contains violence and sexual content. Read at your own risk.

Stella Sullivan is your normal seventeen-nearly eighteen-year-old girl. She likes shopping, taking selfies on her phone and hanging out with her friends until she had to move as her mother has just died and her father couldn't cope. He got into a lot of debt with his boss, and the only payment his boss would take was his daughter. So, as a cover for selling her, her father told her he got a promotion and that they had to move to a quiet country town as part of that promotion. What Stella didn't know was that she was about to be introduced to a new kind of not only living but an entirely different species. Axel Echethier has just turned five hundred years old. He is cruel, ruthless, violent, strict, savage, brutal, and a lot would call him bloodthirsty and barbaric, but that is only to others outside his pack because outsiders cause trouble and then pack members get killed. He is the King of Alphas and nothing gets done with a soft hand. Axel learnt that the hard way when he lost his chosen Queen. He has given up on finding his true mate, but this doesn't faze him as a true mate would just be a distraction and a weakness he doesn't want... **** WARNING **** The first part of this story contains mature scenes, implied rape, and some violence. In the extension "SOLD TO THE ENEMY ALPHA KING" Please read at your own discretion, as this part contains some violence, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse, including some rape, which may trigger some readers. Again, please read at your own discretion.

Teenage crush, three years marriage but divorced, five years separation. This was their life story. But there was the only thing constant in all these incidents. They love each other to the core. Gloria White who got divorced from David Colin five years back returned to New York with her four-year-old son. She was broken but pulled her up because of her son and wanted to start fresh. His betrayal hurt a lot, but she was trying to get over her pain. When they meet each other, old love burned within, but it came with their pain. The reason for their separation was a misunderstanding. But the love could be the reason for their reunion. But love is not enough sometimes.

Sa edad na dalawampu, napilitang magpakasal si Lalaine sa kahilingan ng kanyang pinakamamahal na lola na malapit nang pumanaw. Hindi niya kilala ang napangasawa dahil inalok lang siya ni Lola Mathilde na pakasalan ang apo nito. Hanggang sa nakuha ni Lalaine ang marriage certificate tatlong buwan pagkatapos niyang ikasal, nalaman niyang ang lalaking pinakasalan niya ay walang iba kundi si Knives Dawson—ang may-ari ng Dawson's Group of Companies at ang pinakamayamang negosyante sa Luzon. Nalaman din niyang kinasusuklaman siya ni Knives at napilitan lang itong pakasalan siya dahil kay Lola Mathilde, kaya matapos nilang maikasal ay lumipad na ito patungong California at hindi na sila muling nagkita pa—sa madaling salita, kasal lang sila sa papel. Makalipas ang isang taon ay napag-alaman ni Lalaine na nagbalik na si Knives Dawson mula California, kaya naman nagpasya siyang mag-file ng annulment dahil payapa na kanyang lola at wala nang dahilan para ipagpatuloy pa ang kasal. Subalit isang pangyayari ang naglagay kay Lalaine sa alanganin—kailangan niya ng isang milyong piso para sa kanyang kapatid na nasa nursing home at kasalukuyang nasa comatose state. Dahil desperada na, lakas-loob na humingi ng tulong si Lalaine kay Knives Dawson. Pumayag naman si Knives subalit kapalit ng isang milyong piso ay pipirma si Lalaine sa agreement, kung saan nakapaloob doon na magiging babae siya ni Knives at partner sa kama— na magtatapos lang sa oras na makahanap na siya ng ibang babae. May mamagitan kayang pagmamahal sa dalawang tao na magkaiba ang paniniwala at antas sa buhay? At ngayong nagising na ang first love ni Knives na si Gwyneth mula sa pagka-coma dulot ng isang aksidente, tuluyan na kayang matatapos ang kanilang agreement? Ipaglalaban ba niya ang kanyang karapatan lalo pa't natuklasan niyang nagdadalang-tao siya? O magpaparaya dahil nakatakda ng magpakasal ang dalawa?

Blakely Yarrow has never been your ordinary werewolf. With a family curse hanging over her head, a wolf that refuses to listen to her commands, and an Alpha claiming to be her mate, she already has her hands full. Things take a sharp turn when her twenty-first birthday rolls around and the curse she's spent her entire life fearing finally takes hold. As they had in the past, the beastly Gods of her kind appear, heeding the curses call. Instead of claiming her life, they claim something even more precious. Her soul. Torn from everything she once knew; Blakely has no choice but to navigate her new life in the godly realm, trapped with her three devastatingly beautiful captors. In this foreign land of magic and danger, she quickly begins to realize that the curse haunting her family was put there for a reason, and that she isn't the only one suffering. Blakely soon learns that the Moon Goddess is missing, and she just might be the key to finding out the truth. A truth that puts both her heart and her life at risk. ~A Reverse Harem Novel by Jane Doe~

Kesalahan satu malam Bima beberapa tahun yang lalu, membuahkan janin di rahim wanita yang tidak ia kenal. Semula Bima tidak mengetahui hal itu sampai kemudian wanita itu datang ke meja prakteknya membawa seorang gadis kecil yang mengidap penyakit langka. Bima merasa benar-benar hancur dan terpukul ketika sejak melihat mata gadis kecil itu ia sudah sangat yakin bahwa gadis kecil itu adalah darah dagingnya, sebagian dari jiwanya. Lantas bagaimana dengan isterinya? Wanita yang sangat ia cintai namun belum bisa memberikan keturunan untuknya meskipun sudah empat tahun menikah? Dan perlukah Bima jujur pada Levina bahwa ia adalah laki-laki bejat yang memperkosanya dan meninggalkan dia begitu saja ketika Levina mabuk berat beberapa tahun yang lalu? Bagaimana kemudian nasib Anetta? Apakah dia bisa sembuh dari penyakit langkanya?

There is only so much a woman can take and Amelia Solace had reached her breaking point. All she ever wanted was a mate but fate cursed her by giving her one who's heart beat for another. He loathed her existence and he never failed to remind her of that. Her only sunshine was the son she was carrying, her mates baby whom he planned to take away and raise him together with the love of his life, breaking her already shattered heart. She was getting tired of fighting to stay afloat. fighting to be seen and to be loved and with the bond decaying inside her and old enemies out to get her, she has no other choice but to take the only option that has always been in front of her but she never dared to accept. When her former pack is attacked and the son she left behind is threatened. She's willing to fight side by side her ex mate and former pack. That doesn't mean she has forgotten the hell they put her through though. Nor has she forgiven them. The new Amelia is cold and closed off, Gone is the girl they knew. When her ex mate wants her back, will he be able to sway her cold and unreachable heart? Or has he already lost her to someone else? someone who saw her value in ways he never did.

"On the bed." My new master, the Alpha of Drogomor, commanded.I walked toward the bed, naked, ashamed, and full of tears.I was about to lose my virginity, but it meant nothing to the man who was going to take it.***I am Rosalie, 20 years old, sold to the most terrifying alpha by my own father."You're nothing to me but a breeder." he said to me cruelly.I had long known that my love for him was hopeless and foolish. However, I was naïve to think that was the end of the story.Once the baby is born, I will be put to death.***People thought I was dead, but I survived."It's you!" He grabbed my hand, and his eyes were filled with emotions I couldn't understand. "Come back to me, Rosalie.""Sorry." I calmly looked back at him, "but I think you've got the wrong person."

Riveria was on the brink of collapse when Ethan Rivers arrived and took control of it. To fulfill his teacher's dying wish, he governed Riveria for three years, turning it into the most prosperous province in the country. However, just as he was about to end the turmoil once and for all, he was framed and imprisoned, and powerful families seized his achievements. They smeared his name, turning him into a public enemy. With Ethan gone, they believed that Riveria belonged to them.  Little did they know that the border forces rejoiced. "Ethan is gone? Hahaha! No one can get in our way now. Let's get started!" Foreign enterprises also jumped for joy. "Riveria is perfect for factories. Without Ethan stopping us now, nobody can stop us!"  Chaos returned, and people began to yearn for Ethan. As they investigated his life, shocking truths emerged.  He was the author of bestselling books and had donated hundreds of millions to the impoverished. He had even provided homes to the families of national heroes. When the truth came to light, the world fell into chaos, the villains panicked, and everyone was filled with regret!

"How much for one night?" He asked and she felt tears forming in her eyes due to the humiliation. "Leave me!" She said angrily, trying to free herself from his grip. He chuckled humorously seeing her fruitless action. "Don't act innocent baby. I know how you orphans sleep your way up." He said and jerked her towards him. Tears ran down her cheeks hearing him. She felt humiliated! He brought his face dangerously close to hers and whispered in her ear, "Name your price for one night and submit yourself to me." "I said leave me! I am not-" "Drop the act. I can give you any amount you ask for. Just one night and it will be over." Saying he nuzzled his face in her neck. *** Killian Sullivan. A twenty-two years old man with rage running deep in his veins, eyes looking down at everyone and heart full of hatred for others. A sadist who enjoys others' pain and suffering. He has got everything he wanted- Money, fame, power and girls. That is until a girl refused to sleep with him and he took it as a challenge. Amara. A seventeen year old orphan (soon turning eighteen) with dreams in her eyes, lips spread into a smile and heart full of love. Her life was going smoothly until one day she met with the devil who destroyed her Completely. What will happen when Amara slapped Killian in front of everyone and he decides to get revenge on her? What will happen when they both hate each other with their guts but are forced to be in a contract marriage? How did a mere slap result in a contract marriage? Will love blossom between them or will the sins of Killian overshadow their relationship? Read the story to find out!