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Esmeralda, a woman recently freed from the shackles of a controlling marriage, finds herself in the throes of a new, thrilling, and dangerous world. Betrayed by her high school sweetheart turned domineering husband, she seeks solace and freedom in the vibrant nightlife of the city. During a night out with her best friend, she encounters a creep, only to be rescued by the enigmatic and powerful Jaxson. A billionaire CEO by day and the ruler of the city’s underground by night, Jaxson is a man of many secrets. Drawn to Esmeralda, he takes her to his place, knowing he shouldn’t, but unable to resist the pull. Their connection leads to a passionate night that Esmeralda will never forget. She leaves before dawn, carrying with her the memory of their encounter. A few months later, she discovers she's carrying more than a memory. Determined to provide for her unborn child, she secures a job as a receptionist at Cascade Enterprises, only to discover that Jaxson is the CEO. She can't turn away the job, but she can hide the pregnancy as much as possible. As Esmeralda navigates her new job, her hidden pregnancy, and her growing feelings for Jaxson, she must also grapple with the reality of Jaxson’s dual life. Amidst the chaos, love blossoms, but the secret of her twins looms large, threatening to upend everything.

In the shadowed alleys of Ravenwood, Celeste Osborne finds herself irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic and dangerously alluring Lucian Bathory. Hired as an au pair for the mysterious Bathory family, Celeste quickly discovers that Lucian is no ordinary man—he’s a centuries-old vampire with a thirst for blood and a hunger that goes far beyond the physical. As Celeste is pulled deeper into Lucian’s dark world, the boundaries between fear and desire begin to blur. Her days are filled with tension, but it’s in the secret hours of the night that their passions ignite. Lucian’s touch awakens something wild within her, something she never knew existed, but it comes at a price. His world is one of power, danger, and ancient rivalries, and loving him means embracing a darkness that could consume her whole. As their forbidden romance intensifies, Celeste must decide if she’s willing to surrender to the seductive pull of Lucian’s world, where every kiss could be her last and every touch could bind her to him for eternity. In this tale of love, lust, and immortality, Celeste will learn that some desires are worth risking everything—even her soul. "Crimson Shadows: Forbidden Thirst" is Book I of the Crimson Shadows series. It is a dark and passionate story where love and danger entwine, pushing the boundaries of what it means to surrender to desire.

“I, Xavier Bellator, reject you Jane, as my mate. By the divine creed that is my word, I rebuke all bonds that tie my soul to yours.” These are the very words that Jane’s mate whispers into her ear as he is sleeping with her. And before she can recover from this blow, he proceeds to sleep with another woman… right in front of her. Rejected and broken, Jane runs away from the pack. But how could a weak Omega such as herself ever hope to survive in a cruel world filled with monstrous werewolves, bloodthirsty vampires, and evil witches? However, a freak combination of coincidences make Jane realize that she is not as weak as she thought she was. In fact, she just might belong to an ancient and powerful race. Follow Jane on her journey of self-discovery, strength and healing. Throw in a powerful and possessive Lycan and you have one hell of a love story. Oh and let’s not forget revenge! A story is never complete without sweet, sweet, vengeance…

Ari is content to live her life in her pack and help her best friend, Sage, be Luna of the pack. That was until her parents led a rebellion against their pack with rogues that put Ari’s life in danger. Now imprisoned, she fears death until her Alpha and best friend come to the dungeons with a drop-dead sexy warlock who immediately catches her attention. Zane is hell-bent on claiming his familiar that he has waited long enough for. The shifter that will be his partner in crime, his soul mate. Ari has two choices, go with Zane and be his familiar, or become a rogue. Ari chooses Zane, but when she does she has no idea the adventure she is about to go on. Zane belongs to the Coven of the Crow and Shadows, a special coven that works for Death. They reap fresh souls and collect the spirits that got away. Zane ranks high in his coven as he is one of the leader's sons. He’s the most powerful and dangerous member of his coven for a reason and Ari will learn exactly why he is feared and highly respected. As secrets of Ari’s past come to light that was hidden from her, she finds herself faced with more challenges than she knows what to do with. Adjusting to a new realm, a new life, and trying to resist her sexy master, Ari isn’t sure she will make it out alive. Can Zane help his beloved familiar while he lays claim to her everything? Can they find their happiness in the darkness they face?

Sacrifices must be made and I made the most absurd sacrifice. For Who? Vaughn Saint McCarthy is the golden boy of his family, an upcoming lawyer who will one day make his family proud. Everyone looks up to him and I'm completely different from him. I'm a Mafia Lord. He wants to save the world, I want to destroy the world. I want to destroy him and his family. I have an old scar, and I'm not going to rest till I settle scores and destroy the image of the golden boy. Everything was just a plan to destroy him and his family. Break him in every way possible. I want to destroy him but I only end up breaking myself. ….. I'm not who they think I am. I have fantasies which I'm scared to explore all because I have an image to uphold, but he brought out those fantasies in me. I wanted to find him, but he found me instead and vowed to ruin me in the worst ways possible. THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE MM BOOK.

He kissed her in the shadow. It was mind-blowing, passionate, hot and daring. Ngunit hindi inaasahan ni Miranda na ang lalaking kinaiinisan ay siya palang nakasama niyang nagtampisaw sa kama nang tanggalin na niya ang piring sa kanyang mga mata. It was supposed to be his fiance', Fiore. His three years boyfriend whom she thought she had given her virginity. Instead, she was mistakenly devirginized by his fiance's bestfriend, Xylon Diaz. Kaya ganoon na lang ang galit ni Fiore sa kanya at wala nang kasalan na magaganap. Abot hanggang kailaliman ng lupa ang naging galit niya kay Xylon. Ngunit mapipilitan siyang pakisamahan si Xyle dahil na-stranded sila sa ancient country house na nasa gitna ng kakahuyan. Hanggang naramdaman niyang iba na ang gusto ng katawan niya. Nais pa niyang hagkan siya ni Xyle at maulit ang nangyari sa kanila. Sa pagbabalik ni Fiore, kailangan niyang mamili. Ang lalaking pinangakuan niya ng kanyang puso o ang lalaking ibig ng katawan niya.

Lies protect us in some ways; truth break us. Leandra Celiñana Vaglencio, when infidelity shattered her dreams to be married and have a family of her own, she wanted to prove she can survive without her cheating boyfriend, Alecasper. But in her quest to prove something, she uncovers buried past within her false predicament. Existing lies exposed. The shadows unveiled the mist and truths were casted – that her knot was tied long before she met her boyfriend Alecasper. The husband she longed for was in her side all along, waiting for her to claim the memories in the shadow. And in the midst of these circumstances in finding the truth behind her past, another memories was casted away to protect another truth. Hanggang saan matatapos ang taguan ng katotohanan? Hanggang kailan kaya siya maghihintay upang tuluyang makamit ang kaligayahan?

The Darkness is being manifested by an unknown enemy, and prophecies of a war start coming true. The Protectors of the throne have been preparing for war for over 1300 years, but everyone is still wondering if the prophesized royal will emerge in time to protect the Osvald Kingdom. Rolf, a Regent Prince, has been hiding the fact he is a member of the Protector Family so he can earn his rank in the Lycan Army without the privilege he was born into. His world is turned upside down when he meets his mate and must decide if she is worth the exposure. Thyra has one mission in life, to avenge the slaying of her pack that happened five years ago. She doesn't have time for the pull she feels toward another soldier in the Officer Leadership Academy. Will he understand that her oath has to come before the distraction he brings? Or will she have to submit to him just so she can keep looking into his amber eyes...

This is part of Sierra Series. Story of Ethan Sierra. Seraphina Valencia was once a good girl with a life full of joy, surrounded by her childhood crush Ethan Sierra and suitor Liam Reyes. But her world crumbled when her father’s affair tore her family apart. After losing her mother in a tragic accident, Seraphina’s father brought his mistress and her daughter, Kendra, into their home, leaving Seraphina with nothing—not her family, home, or dignity. Forced into an arranged marriage with Darius Bernardo, separated from Liam, and treated as a servant in her own house, Seraphina’s pain pushed her to the edge. Will Seraphina find the strength to fight for the love she’s always dreamed of, or will she let the shadows of her past keep her from happiness? Will she seek revenge on those who hurt her? Or she will get swayed by the love she never thought still existed?

I’m trapped, trapped in a mate bond I hate. Will I ever escape its hold on me? “I, Than Sable, Alpha of the Amber Desert Pack, reject you Kaia Glace as my Luna.” I remember his cruel cutting words as if they were only yesterday. Our mate bond is non-existent. That’s a lie, it exists but Than doesn’t allow himself to get close to me…to be alone in a room with me. It’s as if I disgust him. He has reduced me to nothing. A shadow of a mate and I hate him for it. I can’t keep living like this, waiting… I am Kaia Glace, the rightful Luna of the Amber Desert pack. Yet my mate, Alpha Than, refuses to let me rule by his side. I feel cheated by the mate bond, unwanted by my own mate. Years I’ve spent trying to get him to love me…to see me…but how can I? When he has another…. I can’t stay, it isn’t safe for me anymore or my unborn child. A child created by force. I have to leave…to runaway and find my Father. He is the only lifeline I have. However, he was last seen at the enemy pack, the Dark Phantom pack. A notorious pack with a cold and scheming Alpha, who doesn’t take kindly to outsiders. It is said, those who enter the pack are never seen again. But I have no choice…into the enemy pack I must go to rid myself of my mate bond. Only, I myself find another. Another that dooms me to the same trickery of the mate bond.