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Seraphina "Sera" Voss, a skilled healer in the Silverwood Pack, faces rejection and shame due to an ancient prophecy. Determined to prove her worth, Sera investigates mysterious attacks on her pack, discovering they are orchestrated by Alaric Draven, the ruthless Alpha of a rival pack. With her friends and siblings by her side, Sera uncovers dark secrets about her past and the prophecy that led to her rejection. As she forms an alliance with a rogue werewolf and battles growing feelings for the pack's Beta, the tension peaks when Alaric kidnaps the Alpha's daughter, Isabella. In a daring rescue mission, Sera's bravery shines, but Alaric reveals a shocking truth about her lineage that could change everything. Will Sera save her pack and finally earn her place as Luna, or will the prophecy's curse doom them all?

Lena Carrington and Alaric Winfield have been rivals since childhood, always competing with each other—from school to adulthood. When Lena’s family faces a financial crisis and her fiancé of three years heartlessly dumps her, all her old friends turn a blind eye, leaving her to fend for herself. One day, she runs into her ex-boyfriend, who’s with his new girlfriend, eager to watch her hit rock bottom. Frustrated and unwilling to give in, she then bumps into Alaric, her lifelong adversary. "Beg me, and maybe I’ll help you," he says, arms crossed, watching her with amusement. "I’d rather die than beg you. Keep dreaming." But later, she turns back. “Fine, help me! Name your terms.” He gives a slight smile, “Deal.” One night, she accidentally kisses him, and soon, she starts to notice that something about Alaric is changing...

From the moment that she opened her eyes after the tragedy happened to her family, Gianna Jones never felt the loved and care of her brother. She was blamed by all the members of the Blue Moon Pack for causing the Beta's death. Gianna's life wasn't easy when even her brother tormented and bullied her. Gianna hoped to find her mate, and run away with him but everything of her wish was shattered when she finds out that her mate was Klaus Reeve, the future Alpha of the Blue Moon pack, his brother's best friend too. But Gianna thought that Klaus will help her since she was his mate, but it doesn't happen when Klaus rejected her and even married someone who isn't his mate. Gianna wanted to end her agony, which led her to jump on the cliff, thinking that she might finally die in this difficult world but she was wrong because someone saved her from her attempt. And she finds out that the man who helped her was the Alpha King and her second mate. But everything didn't go smoothly when the Alpha King keeps calling her “Rianna” because of her red hair. What will happen to Gianna when she finally met the possessive Alpha King? And what will happen to her once she finds out that Rihanna whom the man keeps calling her was his first love's name? What was her future, when she discovered that she wasn't an ordinary werewolf, but a legendary she-wolf who will be the greatest rival of the Alpha King?

Cynnamon ‘Ynna’ Nadezhda lost her parents at a young age, she was forced to learn about business at the age of 16. She made the company at the top of the clothing industry; when her company made it to the higher rank, she feels like she entered a competition with the raining top 1 youngest business tycoon Thymoteo Williams, owner of WILLIAMS clothing line. They both treat each other as rivals. When they are both in a business meeting at a five star hotel, someone ambushes them and their target is Ynna. A bomb exploded, Ynna became unconscious and when she woke up she saw Thymoteo beside her bed. She was forced to stay with Thymoteo in his rest house at Bataan and fake her death. What will happen if the rivals live under the same roof?

Jesica, wanita sederhana yang hari-harinya mendapatkan penyiksaan secara fisik dan mental dari keluarga suaminya. Sampai sudah, di penghujung batas kesabaran dan penantian akan cinta Juan Myer yang tak kunjung ia dapatkan. Akhirnya, Jesica menandatangi surat gugatan cerai yang sudah tergeletak selama dua tahun di atas meja riasnya. Jesica, mengirimkan foto surat tersebut dengan tujuan akan berpamitan pada calon mantan suaminya dan Juan memerintahkannya untuk menunggunya sampai pulang ke rumah. Siapa sangka, saat Juan sampai di kamarnya dan melihat Jesica duduk di atas ranjang dengan sebuah koper besar di sampingnya, justru membuat hatinya panas. Tidak pernah sekalipun ada wanita yang meninggalkan Juan, sebelum ia yang memutuskan kapan untuk mengakhiri semuanya. Juan yang tidak pernah menjamah Jesica selama tiga tahun pun, menghabiskan malam panas bersama wanita yang paling dibencinya dalam keadaan mabuk. Jika dulu agar selalu dekat dengan Juan, Jesica rela menyamar menjadi seorang pegawai akuntan rendahan. Kini, setelah bercerai, Jesica memutuskan untuk menunjukkan siapa identitasnya yang sebenarnya. Dia adalah pemilik perusahaan yang menjadi rival tempat Juan bekerja sebagai seorang CEO. Dalam upaya balas dendamnya yang sangat elok dan berbisa, Jesica juga menguak kebohongan mantan kekasih Juan yang kembali dan menjadi biang masalah dalam rumah tangganya, serta membalas semua perbuatan kakak ipar dan mertuanya.

Emily Carter has finally broken free from the suffocating grasp of her billionaire ex-husband, Daniel Blackwood. Rebuilding her life from the ground up, Emily now runs a thriving tech startup in New York City, determined to succeed on her own terms. But as she starts to enjoy her newfound independence, Daniel's shadow looms large. Despite his charm and charisma, Daniel is a master manipulator, and he’s not ready to let Emily go. When his empire begins to crumble, he reemerges with a dangerous plan to reclaim his lost power—and Emily's heart. As Daniel's schemes grow more sinister, Emily finds herself caught in a web of deceit, betrayal, and dangerous power plays. With the support of her loyal best friend, Sam Brooks, and a rival entrepreneur who might just be more than he seems, Emily faces off against the man who once had everything under control. As secrets unravel and hidden agendas come to light, Emily must navigate a world where every ally could be a foe and every choice could lead to disaster. In a high-stakes battle of wits and will, Emily must decide whether to cut the cord entirely or find a way to reclaim her freedom and her future.

Dean is a werewolf consumed by vengeance, tirelessly hunting his mother’s killer through the dangerous territories of rival packs. His single-minded quest brings him to the brink of obsession, threatening to overshadow his duties as a pack leader. Meanwhile, Vivian, the devoted daughter of a sick Alpha, juggles her responsibilities within her own pack, fighting against internal strife and external threats. When their worlds collide, Dean and Vivian find their lives intertwined by fate and necessity. As Dean's relentless chase is leading him to discover shocking truths and hidden plans, Vivian faces the problem of protecting her pack’s future amidst growing instability. Together, Vivian and Dean must navigate the treacherous landscape of werewolf politics, where old grievances and new alliances can mean the difference between life and death. In the depth of battles and betrayals, Dean and Vivian discover a shocking connection that could change everything. As they join forces and strength to confront and challenge their shared enemies, they must also confront their own pasts and the choices that have defined them. Wolves Amongst Shadows is an intriguing tale of revenge, mystery, betrayal, and love in a world where trust is fragile and brittle while power is fiercely contested.

When Georgette's sixteenth birthday comes under the blood moon, she decides to step out of her comfort and plans to do an act unlikely for an obedient and God-fearing child, it is to lose her maidenhead and give it to her childhood sweetheart and lover, Wolfram. Wolfram is delighted, upon hearing it but also gets scared because the people might judge her and throw her names. Despite the odds and consequences of her action, she's determined to make her wish, for her coming-of-age birthday, come true. Little did they know that this action would spawn an evil and insatiable creature that would create havoc and be a formidable rival to Wolfram's heart. Will Georgette be able to get out of this huge mess or lose everything, including the love of her life?

“What could I possibly use you for?” Don Antonio asked as he walked towards her. He lifted her chin, his gray eyes staring deep staring into hers burning with a mixture of curiosity and desire. He immediately left her chin and snapped his fingers. He had an idea. “If you are willing to be my companion for three years, I'll let your father go.” Her eyes widened at the sound of the word “companion”. The word tasted like hell. “I’m willing.” Giulia knew fully well that she was walking into hell, but did she really have a choice? Her father, Ricardo Moreau, a compulsive gambler, accumulated debt after losing big in one of Antonio's underground casinos and was locked up. She couldn't bear to see her father locked up and offered herself in exchange for him. Antonio made life unbearable for her, and at some point, she felt the urge to run away, but how possible was that? Giulia decided to stay calm and constantly reminded herself that it was only for three years. She was both physically and mentally abused. At some point, Antonio begins to look at Giulia in another way; he begins to see a side of her that he had never seen before, and Giulia, on the other hand, begins to fall for a man whom she had considered her enemy. Things then begin to get complicated when the boss of a rival Mafia family asks for Giulia in exchange for a deal. Will Antonio hand Giulia over to his rival, or will he do everything within his power to keep her safe? Will they put away the hate from the past and let their love blossom? Or will they break up when the contract expires, leaving their passion behind?

Sophia Bennett finds herself entangled in a web of deception and desire. When a lie she tells to her high school bullies in an alumni reunion about a fake relationship with the renowned billionaire Alexander Harrington goes viral, Sophia's life takes an unexpected turn. Alexander seizes the opportunity to use their fabricated relationship to his advantage and draws a contract relationship agreement between he and Sophia. This contract leads to Alexander having feelings towards Sophia. Sophia also begins to get comfortable and enjoys Alexander's company way too much Alexander and his rival, Victor Blackwell, compete for her affections, Sophia must navigate a dangerous game of love and ambition. Can Alexander's genuine feelings for Sophia withstand the pressures of his cutthroat world? And what of Madison Pierce, Sophia's former bully, whose envy and hatred threaten to destroy everything Sophia holds dear? Will Sophia be able to protect her world from Madison or will she let her trample over her yet again? Can true love conquer all, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart?