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Reina Carlo was forged by the Stingers, a shadowy organization that raised her to be a weapon. Her memories of a family—a mother’s face or a father’s embrace—were long lost, replaced by the harsh discipline and ruthless training of her surrogate family. To her, the Stingers were everything, until betrayal shattered the fragile foundation of her loyalty. Now, Reina walks the streets as the hunter, her mission deeply personal. A man who dared to strip away her last shred of innocence must face the consequences. Her scars are tools, her training a guide, and by sunrise, her vengeance will be complete. But each kill leaves a stain on her soul, no matter how she rationalizes it. She tells herself the trade is fair: she removes monsters, and the world lets her survive another day. Redemption and forgiveness don’t belong in her world—they are luxuries for those unbroken by life. Yet the nightmares persist, whispering of a stolen past and a family that might still exist. Did they abandon her, or did they think her lost? These thoughts claw at her resolve, forcing her to confront a truth she can’t bury: forgetting isn’t the same as letting go. Her pact with Marco Alessandro—a powerful, calculating man—only adds to her turmoil. Their marriage of convenience grants her the resources to find her family and avenge her past. But Marco’s unrelenting gaze and quiet intensity break through her defenses, challenging the walls she’s built. As vengeance, love, and identity collide, Reina faces a choice: cling to the darkness she knows or risk everything for a future she can’t predict. In this world of shadows and betrayal, Reina Carlo fights not just to survive—but to discover who she truly is.

SONIA was supposed to be the first ever Female Alpha to rule the Redmoon pack and as such she was trained all her life to be perfect and capable of taking that role. However, everything turned upside down, when she learnt she would never be given the role of the first female Alpha and that no amount of training would ever make her one as she was not born a male. However the cruel Lycan king, her former childhood friend turned enemy, offers his support, to fight by her side and gives her the army to bring back her land. She quickly learns that he isn't so cruel after all, at least not with her. Would she be able to maintain a strictly professional relationship or succumb to the allure of something more?

Hallie is determined to become the best female top warrior no matter what it takes. She is not going to let anything stop her, not even some mate bond that she doesn't even want. Until she meets Hugh while away training for a place in the kingdom, will Hallie be able to achieve her dreams, or will she give it all up for a mate who is determined not to let her go? I stood there, feeling all pairs of eyes on me, as if I were on display. Their gazes bore into me, waiting for my reaction. I was at a loss for words. What the hell was I meant to say? I barely knew them, and now I had just found out their son was my mate. The mate that I never wanted. All I wanted was to train and become the warrior I had always dreamt of. This was my worst nightmare come true. “Well?” My so-called mate grinned at me with his hands in his pockets, as if he knew that I was struggling. I glared at him, feeling a surge of anger and frustration. He must be so arrogant, I thought to myself. I wanted to reject him there and then, but his parents were watching me excitedly. They were obviously pleased their son had found his mate. I, on the other hand, was not pleased.

“I told you not to flirt with me when we're training," I told Andrea after she missed her sidekick to my left. “Oh really?! You're so cute when you tried to be serious." Andrea mocked me with her seducing whisper while already lowering her center ready to give another kick. That was it! I couldn't take it anymore, so I moved fast and pinned her to the wall while saying, "You ARE the death of me, Andrea," I growled so low and kissed her fiercely while she welcomed me with both her arms on her head. Her body was ready for my hands to trail every inch of her skin. ****************************************** In the world of Luna with blue or green eyes, Andrea from the Nasriantra clan was different because her eyes were glowing gold like a demon. Because of that, she became the rejected Luna after her mother died. Her mate threw her away. Suspicion aroused that she was a Hybrid or even a Tribrid, which was impossible because they all had died. Devastated, she joined the werewolf force with her timid best friend, Joe who had always been in love with her since they were children. There she met Hunt, the greatest warrior who was said to be the next Alpha because he was adopted by the Gursala clan. Andrea and Hunt always trained together, then love rose between them. But their happiness didn't last long, because Andrea's father wanted Andrea to marry Duncan, the other son of Gursala. Behind Duncan, there was the mysterious Kirk who was also secretly in love with Andrea. Who were Hunt and Kirk? How will Joe face Duncan? Will Andrea be happy with Duncan or with one of the others? Find the exciting stories of Andrea's loves and more secrets to reveal …

Lurkus has no intention to falling in love. Hell, he doesn't know that feeling anymore. He is busy protecting his twin brother, training his men, and growing his business. But when he meet her, the woman who took his first kiss and sanity, he immediately claimed her. He will do everything to get her even if it means he will take her away from his twin brother, Luken. His bullets and guns are ready to those who will block his way from his queen. He is the mafia boss, when he wants something he gets it. By hook or by crook and that his queen--Sinnerita Louis Vargas.

Signe, an orphaned she-wolf, is training to take over as Gamma of the Crescent Moon Pack. However, when the powerful, sexy and albeit intimidating Alpha Asher of the Blood Moon Pack visits to form an alliance with Signe’s Alpha, she comes to realize that he’s more than just another Alpha. He’s her Fated Mate. Only, Alpha Asher has no want of a Mate; somebody who can be used against him as a weapon and seen as a potential sign of weakness by his enemies. But Signe isn’t ready to take no for an answer. After all, she hasn’t been training to fight her whole life to not be willing to step up and fight for a chance at a life with her Mate. Determined, Signe visits the Blood Moon Pack to work on war strategies, but that’s not the only strategy she plans on putting into play as she convinces Alpha Asher to give their Mate Bond a chance. What she discovers on their journey has her questioning more than just who they are together, but who she really is and where she truly came from as they fight for their lives in a war that will change everything.

Lana Wilcott was in the fight of her life—a fight for her future as a werewolf. For as long as she could remember, she had been taught that finding a mate before her 22nd birthday was the most important thing she could do. However, as that fateful day approached, Lana was left alone and labeled an unfortunate. The label was a heavy burden, and Lana was determined to prove it wrong. She threw herself into her training, determined to become the strongest and most skilled werewolf she could be. But it seemed like nothing could break the chains of being unfortunate. That was, until one fateful night when Lana was out for a run in the forest. Something caught her eye—something unexpected, something that could change her life forever. What had Lana stumbled upon? Will it be the answer to her prayers, or will it lead to even more heartache? One thing is for sure Lana's future as a werewolf hangs in the balance.

For nearly two decades, Madison Evans has led her pack, Blue Meadow as Alpha. Alone. In all that time, she has yet to meet her fated mate. She has dedicated her life to leading like a good alpha should and training her siblings to become the destined Royal leaders of the shifter world. But being without a mate has taken it’s toll on her and her wolf, Infinity. A deep depression has set in and without the magic of her Luna, Infinity is going feral. Maddie is losing hope that she will ever find her destined love and she feels that Selene has abandoned and forgotten her. Joshua Logan, three-time Super Bowl champion and sixteen-year veteran quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, has found himself in a bit of situation. Despite all his success over the years, he is learning that resigning a contract with his recent injuries is proving near impossible. Frustrated and depressed, he spies Maddie in the most unlikely of places. Obsessed with finding her again, Joshua turns up in Blue Meadow, unknowingly placing himself in a world of supernatural danger. As the situation between Maddie and Josh builds, so does the unrest and malice within the shifter world. The darkness has been focused on Maddie and Blue Meadow, but unable to bring her down, it shifts focus to her family and allies. Will the mounting danger of attacks and the political conflicts keep Maddie and Josh from growing their bond? Will Josh fall in love with Maddie, choosing to stay and be her Luna? Or will he go back to his life in the human world, leaving Maddie alone once again? Continue on for the exciting conclusion of The Alpha’s Rose in The War of the Royals.

I do believe there's something called LOVE. Love can change a person into a complete another person, this story talks about a teenager called Nicki Roland, who behaves like a boy, and she doesn't give a damn about what people said her, she doesn't mingle with people, she's a tomboy who doesn't tolerate flirting. She's a student of barrel training center, she's a boxer who hate dressing like a girl that she is. She never knew she was a supernatural until she joined the summer boys, the best musician and dancer in all south Korea.. She was transferred to living spring high because she punched her senior who was trying to flirt with her, and that was her end in winter high school. On the other hand was dream diamond popularly known as Double D, he is a definition of beauty and he never ceases to amaze his fans with his swags. He is every girl's dream and I mean every girl's dream which implied to his name. He is a cold and arrogant musician to everyone, and his band members aren't exempted, he has this dark aura surrounding him that could make anyone melt in fear, but Nicki wasn't afraid of him a bit. He began to fall for her when she became the female dancer among them,. His childhood sweet heart Avalon who left him because he was not wealthy enough for her, and which caused an effect on him, because he loved her with all his heart, and that was the reason he became so cold towards everyone . To him every girls are the same, they are heart breaker, but when he fell for Nicki she made him realize that not all girls are heart breaker. He was forced to choose between his first love and Nicki........

Married besties. A rocky road to parenthood. Is their tight-knit group headed for a passionate collision?Taylor Taft is ready to make big changes. After breaking free from an abusive relationship, the twenty-something has finally sworn off bad boys. So the selfless party girl leaps at the chance to do some good when her best friends beg her to act as their surrogate.Fully committed to her beloved pals, Taylor stubbornly tackles all the medical, financial, and personal hurdles head-on. But with tempting fantasies swirling about the father of the child she’s carrying, she wonders if she’s made a terrible mistake.Will this baby destroy their inseparable bond or become their lifelong forever?Contains: explicit sex scenes, memories of abuse and assaultSuggested Age 18+Third Wheel is created by Haley Rhoades, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.