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Following the loss of both her parents and her family business, all Ruth Anderson wanted was to get away from bad memories of California. Her late Father's friend offered her the fresh start she wanted as a secretary in his company, now headed by his son, Ethan Sinclair. What started out as a strong disdain towards Ruth from Ethan soon became an undeniable desire. Challenges soon came in the form of a runaway ex. How did the lovebirds face this? Is their love strong enough to fight through? Is there any happily ever after for them?

The story sets the stage for an unexpected and potentially tumultuous relationship between Davina and Xavier, as they are thrust into an arranged marriage against their will. Davina faces the challenge of paying off her debt, while Xavier must come to terms with the sudden change in his life. Their futures are now intertwined in ways they could never have imagined.

She was a healer but wanted to be a warrior like her father. She lost her father when she was a kid. She grew up hating the Blood moon pack and the Alpha, Troy. She was forced to be mated with her father's killer's son, Troy King. She had to agree with it to save her mother and pack' members. She hated her forced mate. She wanted to kill her Alpha, Max, for forcing her into the situation. She was waiting for the day, she would meet her mate. Before it could happen, she was forced into the wedding. She wanted to kill him, her forced mate.....

Beautiful but poor Klara Santos hasn't had much luck in her life, but circumstances lead her to meet rich and handsome Logan Falcon at the exclusive club she works in. Charm by her, the two begin a relationship of opposites. ___ Orphaned at a young age, 19-year-old Klara Santos has relied on the goodness of others to get ahead in life. With her fierce will and drive to succeed, Klara is finally on the path to a way out of her impoverished life. While studying, she takes a job as a waitress at an exclusive club where she meets handsome CEO Logan Falcon who is immediately taken by her. When he finds out about her situation, Logan extends an offer that will allow her to focus fully on her studies and the two eventually fall for each other. However, Logan's father is unhappy with the union and does all in his power to keep them apart. Money, illness, and misunderstandings all stand in Logan and Klara's path to their happily ever after. With their love put to the test, will they be able to overcome all their obstacles?

When a one-sided love turns the other way around. "I could never see you as a lover. I could not even imagine kissing you." - Jonathan Reed ~~~~ Laura has spent her whole life loving Jonathan Reed, the boy next door who became her best friend. But as they grew older, Jonathan turned into the heartthrob who dated anyone that caught his eye-everyone except her. When she finally confesses her feelings, Jonathan, being the promiscuous man he is, takes advantage of her vulnerability. Something happens between them, but the next day, he acts like it never occurred, treating her as the same "ordinary" friend she's always been. Crushed, Laura is left feeling used and broken. That night, staring at the night sky, she wishes she could stop loving him. A shooting star passes, but Laura bitterly laughs, believing wishes never come true. Or so she thought...

Alpha Jace's dare is simple: claim the pathetic Omega, Carly Woods, for a night of unbridled passion. When a sultry night with the pack Omega ignites a frenzy of passion, the game changes. What starts as a callous game instantly spirals out of control. Carly Woods finds herself hopelessly entangled in a web of deceit, lies, and forbidden desire. Falling in love becomes a luxury she can't afford as the struggles to protect herself and mostly their unborn child become unending.

"Veronica is pregnant!", Mother said loudly I stopped dead in my tracks. The realization of that hit me suddenly like I was unaware of it before. "Your younger sister, Veronica is pregnant, Adele! She is", mother said again. I sucked in a very sharp breath, trying to keep myself in control and perfect order as I turned to face mother and spat those words out. "I am not getting married. I am not getting married to someone I do not know. No, that is not going to happen", I said very clearly this time and I saw a tear drop from my mother's right eye. "Do you not get it? You have no choice in this. You have no say in this!" "And I wonder why that is", I replied with gritted teeth as I glared at mother murderously. ----------------- Adele Woods; a despaired, pessimistic and brokenhearted lady found herself agreeing to an arranged matrimony after much persuasion and convincing talk from her parents, especially her mother. She had no say in it and that made her angry. Being a rebellious person, Adele refused to even take a look at her betrothed's picture. She had a thought on her mind. Her husband would want one thing from her; to procreate. And that is one of the things she would never do. But is it possible? When her husband is Christopher Marvin; a young, handsome man who would do no other thing than to make her laugh. He was the most flirtatious, lively, cheerful, and manly person she has ever met. He was definitely not what she imagined her husband to be like. Will Adele be able to pull herself out of her 'annoying' marriage? Or will she find herself changing because of a certain hot man?

"Please leave me, I don't want you as my mate. I hate you." I said to the emotionless man who is standing in front of me, he is looking calm but I can see in his eyes that he is not going to forgive me. "Too late baby, moon goddess already bound as together, and let me tell you, you can never escape from me, but you already made a mistake." He said to me with his dangerous eyes and advances his steps towards my direction. "I will escape from you again, I am not that fragile girl that I used to be," I said to him with hatred lacing my voice. He smirked at me and I know that I am in danger, but I am not going to back out. I am ready to put up a fight.

**Sequel to Mate To The Dragon** Maia, Jaxon, and Kaine: three children borne to the strongest shifters in the world. It is known that one is a wolf, one is a dragon, and one is a hybrid. The children are said to be more powerful than both of their parents-with the right upbringing anyway. Lyza and Daerius will do anything to protect their kids but there's only so much they can train them for. And once mates get involved, things get so much more complicated . . .

Rosalia Nuñes is wrongfully kidnapped by the notorious Leonardo Sal. A ridiculously hot but despicable man who cares for no one else but himself. With all attempts to escape him, she must learn how to survive and stay true to herself and prevent the hatred for him from consuming her. Will she ever see the man behind the façade, or will she kill him at the first chance she gets? Moreover, two worlds collide, when betrayal, secrets, violence, passion, and power surface. ----------   “I will be the second person you send to a mental institution.”  Ruining her life purposefully. And all for what?  Because he has the power to.  Who gave him the right to play GOD?  “I swear, if I make it out of this alive, I am going to kill you, imbecile.”