small mercies dennis lehane

Suhayr Imraan Khalid is the definition of hotheaded sassy lady filled with bags of sarcasm, a real badass. Her small clothing brand passed down to her by her mother is about to get demolished so she took a drastic step to earn more than she's lost. She got married to the person claiming to want her shop. The infuriated wealthy man have the audacity to offer some cash for her to give up her own company. Worst of all, the government are behind his decision like the leeches they've always been. They hated her anyway, there is no way they are going to support her. She married him to make his life a living hell and damn right she did so but then, she got messed into some unknown emotions rendering her weak.

Cecily Turner has grown up fighting against the pack that killed her mother, the ones that seek to over power every pack before taking out the King of Werewolves. She's known for her skills and her strength. Eleven years into the on going battle, her small world of well fought peace is broken when the Prince comes looking for answers. He's as well known as she is and everyone but her cowers at his feet. Cecily is taken to the King and being the only female fighter in the world, she doesn't make life easy for Austin. Cecily discovers that the battle against Red Blood is a global threat; it's not just her pack that suffers. But when Red Blood's Alpha has his eyes set on Cecily, everything takes a turn for the worst. When the weight of the world hangs on her shoulders, Cecily has to accept her duty which is no longer the fighter she wants to be. Austin needs a Queen for when he's King and the world needs a someone to put an end to Red Blood. The battle against Red Blood grows seemingly more ruthless and working together with Austin, Cecily fights to put Red Blood down for good. But will that be enough? Will Cecily take her place as Luna beside Austin and his Queen? Only the Moon Goddess knows for sure.

One day, Fisya Jazira lost all her savings and the small apartment she had bought with great difficulty. What's even sadder is that all of this was the work of her lover—Dean Brasta. She, who was on the verge of despair, decided to commit suicide. However, just as she was about to do that, suddenly a call stopped Fisya's steps. The call 'Mama' came out of the mouth of the boy who was hugging her leg. That boy was Adnan Adzura, the son of a famous billionaire—Regan Adzura. It's not enough to stop there. Fisya is faced with many bodyguards pointing guns at her. Finally, a proud and handsome man approached her and confessed that Adnan was his son. Upon hearing that name, Fisya finds out that he is not a random man, but the CEO of a well-known company—Regan Adzura dan the man asked her to make an agreement to be a surrogate mother for his son for 1 year. Will Fisya agree to it?

In a city too small for two packs, love finds a way when Jasper Compton returns home from school abroad and encounters Reid Morrison. As their romance heats up, so does the war between their families. With family and pack loyalty conflicting with the True-Mate bond, can these star-crossed lovers find happily ever after, or will their romance end in tragedy?

The forest within the quiet village of Gashea is a dangerous place. Within the trees lies something dark, cursed, and wicked. For centuries, a demon with malevolent power terrorizes the villagers of the small valley home. He had brought droughts, disease, and famine. To ensure that he will keep his powers at bay, the village of Gashea offers a bride to the demon every night. And by dawn, without fail, they would see the corpse of the offered brides floating along their bright, shining river. With the next choosing fast approaching, the head villagers made a shocking decision. They had chosen Fyn. A man. When Fyn starts to slowly fall in love with the demon within the forest, secrets of the past unravel. The truth makes them wonder whether it’s the right monster Gashea fears.

All her life, Catori Murdock was told what to do. How to act, how to speak and who to marry. But she never listens to the words of her mother, knowing that she is just backwards and stuck in the olden days. Where she thinks all a female is good for is to get married and take care of her family. Catori knew she had her own destiny, she just didn't know what it was yet. That was until she decides to become a nun and learnt some daunting information about the small one horse, snowy town she lives in. Dragons are real, she is one of them and her mate lives in the very mountains the chef tells everyone to stay away from. Will Catori be able to be with her mate? Or will she be forced to watch his execution?

A supposed to be small mistakes, makes everything complicated for Matilda. A perfect day with the perfect people around her, it was supposed to stay that way but a guy named Gideon Martinez came to the picture. A good day turned into a nightmare when she ruined Gideon's business meeting. Gideon doesn't take sorry, a ruthless young man. He always think that a single mistakes means a big consequences.

A CEO discovers he has been targeted and hires a Private Detective to help unravel the mystery. Together, they find the criminal, survive numerous life or death situations, fight corporate espionage, and learn about true love. This is a MxM story with mystery, action, and seduction.

After the murder of her entire family, Andrea finds herself in the company of two elite bodyguards starting her new life in a small town in Atlanta. What she doesn't expect is the group of boys that guard the small town, and the future of her life she never saw coming.

All Apple LeRoux wants is true love. A human girl from a small town, she grew up knowing that werewolves and other supernaturals are dangerous. She wasn't expecting to fall for one. When Apple leaves her abusive family to move to Crescent City, she finds herself encountering all sorts of new experiences in a town where supernaturals mingle with the common population, and a human is easy prey. During an eventful job search, a twist of fate has Apple unknowingly arriving at Sterling Incorporated, the biggest werewolf pack on the West Coast. Hoping to get an internship or entry-level job, she is mistaken to be the Alpha's new Rental Luna, leading to problems of a different sort when she meets Alpha Sylvester. But there is more to her story than she knows. Her mother was keeping secrets of her own, secrets which will come out and change Apple's life forever. Will Apple and Sylvester find their happily ever after? Or will a life full of danger and mystery tear them apart?