stolen tongues

Lila Reid’s life of privilege has always felt like a gilded cage. As the wallflower daughter of the powerful Richard Reid, she has always shy away from the cameras due to her traumatic experience when she was a kid. But when a series of sinister threats against her family emerge, her father hires his best friend, Caleb Marshall to be her bodyguard. Caleb Marshall with his commanding presence and rugged good looks, awakens something dark and primal within Lila. She can't help but be drawn to the way his eyes linger on her, the subtle brush of his hand against hers that sends shivers down her spine. The forbidden nature of their attraction only intensifies her desire. Every stolen glance and accidental touch fuels a hunger she’s never felt before, a need she knows is dangerous but impossible to resist. Caleb Marshall known in his other life as Alpha Marshall has always been a man of honor, fiercely loyal to his best friend Richard Reid. Protecting Richard’s daughter, Lila, was supposed to be a straightforward task, but the moment he saw her, he felt an overwhelming pull. She is his second chance mate, a bond he thought he’d never feel again. The fact that Lila is human and already promised to another man only adds to the torment. Every moment he spends with Lila is a test of his restraint. Her scent, her closeness, the way she looks at him with a mix of innocence and desire—it drives him to the edge. He is consumed by a dark, primal need to claim her, to mark her as his despite knowing the consequences. The forbidden nature of their attraction gnaws at his control, making every touch, every heated gaze a battle against his deepest instincts

Loyalties will be tested. Hearts will be broken. Desire will be their downfall. Middlesbrough's underworld is a dangerous game, and Matthew Smith finds himself right in the middle of it. A once-feared gang leader, he is now forced to be a pawn in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Matthew's only shot at freedom is helping the police bring down Mr. K, the elusive mafia boss of the city. The only problem is that the detective he is forced to work with is the same man who arrested him years ago. Masahiro Payne is everything Matthew hates: cold, calculating, and relentless. But their only hope for survival is by pretending to be a happy couple, blending in amidst dangerous crime, deceit, and power struggles. The closer they find themselves to taking down Mr. K's empire, the more they are attracted to one another, an affair too potent to turn from. As their undercover mission spirals into a web of lies and hidden desires, they face a growing threat from all sides. But the greatest risk is the one they can't control-their own feelings. With every touch, every stolen kiss, the line between their fake relationship and real emotions blurs. In a world of betrayal, trust is a luxury, and falling for each other may be the deadliest mistake of all. Can they survive the deadly mafia games or will their passion be their demise?

Rose Fenris, daughter of the ancient and powerful Alpha Vale, had her birthright stolen by the pack’s Beta, Reed Justice. Reed seized the Alpha's power by murdering the weakened Vale, who had long lost his former strength. Imprisoned in her own castle, Rose was consumed by despair. Everything changed when she received a letter from her father revealing a long-held secret: Rose was a hybrid, born from the union of a Werewolf and a Vampire. Now, Rose must uncover her true heritage and find a way to reclaim her stolen birthright. It wasn't going to be easy, especially when she fell in love with Grim.

Blurb Stealing is all Mila’s ever known. Trained by her parents to be the perfect little siren to lure rich men in and steal from them. Until fate catches up with her and a Mafia associate she has just robbed wants his money back, with a staggering interest. Stealing to return stolen money is a disastrous plan, but one she readily goes along with. But the General is like no other man she’s ever crossed parts with. He makes her come alive in ways she had never envisioned and soon she finds herself falling for a man who is only supposed to be a job. Amid this perfect betrayal and unexpected love is an enemy that always seems to be one step ahead and the biggest twist yet in her already complicated story.

Samantha is a miserable omega who's only hope shatters when She catches her beloved fiance Derek cheating on her with her friend Cynthia. Heartbroken, she confronts him, only for Derek to reveal his true colors as a cheat and thief who has betrayed her family and has stolen her pack from her alpha father. But just as she's trying to pick up the pieces, Samantha is forced by her family to marry a disabled and comatose Alpha for money to pay her father's medical bills, except the biggest problem is that she is expected to have children for this alpha stuck in a coma. But how would that even be possible? Unless this alpha has a big secret that he is keeping from everyone. Soon Samantha finds herself torn between 3 powerful men who are all fighting to claim her as their own, but what if the one she wants doesn't want her? And what would Samantha do when she realizes her love has attracted more enemies and deadly traitors than she can ever imagine?

That fragile and innocent girl, whom molested because she aims to protect her family. She was harassed and molested by those low-life gangsters for the loan interest she borrowed. Her innocence was stolen, she’s deprived of being herself as she was when her family is well and happy. That demon living inside him, his kingdom of hell, and his world of loathsome desire chasing richness among other evil minds. The mastermind of ruthless crimes and terrorism. This demon became a hero, a savior to a helpless lady, that alley witnessed every heroic thing that demon ever made to save and help that girl. A CHANGE OF FATE, A LADY THAT IS SAVED FFROM THE VERGE F DEATH AND LATER ON BECAME OF A WIFE OF THE MOST RUTHLESS AND FEARED MAFIA KING HECTOR HERRERA, A BILLIONAIRE HELL OWNER. QUINN NOVA’S LIFE WAS ALTERED AS SHE BECAME THE QUEEN OF THE MAFIA WORLD AFTER HECTOR SAVED HER FROM THOSE LOWLIFE GANGTERS BECAUSE OF THE MONEY. SHE AND HECTOR BECAME A POWERFUL COUPLE AND RULED THE MAFIA WORLD BUT AS THEIR VICIOUS LIFE REIGNING THAT THRONE WITH BUSINESSES THAT DEALS OVERSEAS ILLEGALLY, HER HUSBAND DIED DUE TO AN AMBUSH, AN ACCIDENT THAT CHANGE ONCE AGAIN HER WHOLE LIFE. GIOVANNI CERVANTES, A MYSTERIOUS GUY KNOWN TO BE ONE OF THE TOP JOURNALISTS IN A PUBLISHING COMPANY. DESTINY PLAYED HIM AN MET NOVA IN AN ACCIDENT. YET PUZZLED, HE DECIDED TO HELP NOVA REGAIN HER REIGN INSPITE OF HIS FAMILY BACKGROUND AND FIND THE TRAITOR THAT CAUSE HER HUSBAND'S LIFE. WILL NOVA BE ABLE TO TURN THE TABLE AND FIND HECTOR’S KILLER? WILL SHE BE FINALLY FREE FROM THE CHAINED AND SHADOW OF ARRANGE MARRRIAGE SHE HAD AND CREATE AWONDERFUL IFE WITH GIOVANNI EVEN THOUGH THE HERRRERA CLAN IS AGAINST IT.

"You don't belong in this world of mine," Liam whispered, his lips inches from mine. "But I'm selfish, and I can't let you go." "I want to stay," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "I'm falling for you too, Liam." - I should be sneering, laughing even. How blind could he be? Liam Sterling—the killer, master manipulator, the ruthless, untouchable king of New York’s underworld—brought to his knees by the one woman sworn to tear him apart. For years, revenge was all I had. Liam destroyed my family, tore my life apart, leaving me with nothing but rage. I rebuilt myself piece by piece, every step driven by the thought of making him pay. But then... I got close to him. Close enough to touch. His touch is fire, burning through every wall I’ve built. Each kiss, every stolen moment, weakens my defenses, awakening a need that terrifies me. How can I want him like this? Crave him, when every scar I carry is a reminder of all he’s taken? I should hate him. I should destroy him. But when he looks at me, when he holds me like I’m something he needs to protect, I’m lost. And as I watch him break, all I feel is a strange, hollow ache where satisfaction should be. How can I keep fighting him, when I’m already falling, already broken, for the man I was supposed to ruin?

Born an Omega in the Perl Pack, Daniela's life is anything but extraordinary until one fateful night turns her world upside down. A passionate one-night stand with a mysterious stranger leaves her pregnant, and the shock of her life comes when she discovers that her lover is none other than Alpha Alexander, the domineering and ruthless leader of her pack.When Daniela gives birth to twins, her joy is shattered as Alexander orders the babies to be taken from her, leaving her devastated and alone. Her life spirals further into chaos when she is wrongfully committed to a mental hospital, a cruel twist that seems orchestrated by unseen forces.Enter Alphonce, a dashing billionaire with a hidden agenda. He rescues Daniela from the depths of the mental hospital, but his motives are anything but pure. As Daniela uncovers the truth, she learns that Alphonce is not only her saviour but also Alpha Alexander's estranged twin brother, each man harbouring dark secrets and ambitions.Caught in a web of power, seduction, and betrayal, Daniela must navigate her way through the dangerous games of these two powerful brothers. Will she fall for the magnetic pull of Alpha Alexander, the father of her children, or will she be swayed by the seductive allure of Alphonce, the billionaire with a heart of gold? Or can she just own all of them?But again, is she ready for a forbidden love?As she battles for her freedom and fights to reclaim her stolen children, Daniela's choices will determine her destiny. In a world where love and loyalty are tested, who will she trust, and what future awaits her in the shadow of these two formidable men?

Adeline, a 24-year-old Omega, was peacefully painting when her pack was brutally attacked, leaving no survivors, including her beloved father. She barely escaped with her life but was gravely injured, losing a significant amount of blood. Luckily, she was saved by Enzo, a cold and powerful Supreme Alpha. However, instead of letting her go after she recovered, Enzo decided to make her his servant. He did this as a way to hide the feelings he had for her while at the same time, keep her around until he was ready to admit to those feelings. Adeline vowed to track down those responsible for the attack and reclaim everything that was stolen from her. But to achieve this, she knew she needed Enzo's power and influence. When she asked him for help, Enzo refused, leaving her no choice but to do whatever it took to get her revenge. Even if it meant manipulating him or getting on his good side by playing the role of the perfect servant, she was ready to do it.

_"You can't hide from your past forever, Susan."_ That’s what my stepmother, Jessica, sneered at me six years ago before sending me off with nothing but a fake ticket to America and a shattered heart. I had always been the perfect daughter, but one scandalous photo ruined everything. Betrayed by my own family, abandoned by the man I loved, I was left with nothing but a broken heart and a daughter to protect. Now, I’m back, and I’m not the same naive girl they tried to destroy. I’ve fought my way to the top, and I’m ready to reclaim what’s mine. _"You’re the one with everything to lose, Jessica. Let’s see how you handle it."_ With my daughter by my side and secrets in my arsenal, I’m ready to face the family that betrayed me. But when Ryan, a man with his own dark past, steps into my life, things get even more complicated. He’s powerful, infuriatingly arrogant, and claims to be the father of my child. _"You think you can just walk back into my life and call the shots, Ryan? Think again."_ This isn’t just about revenge anymore. It’s about survival, about protecting my daughter. _"This time, I’m playing by my own rules."_ But with enemies closing in and the stakes higher than ever, I’ll need more than just determination to win. I’ll need to decide who I can trust—and whether my heart is ready to take the ultimate risk. _"Are you with me, or against me, Ryan?"_ This is my story, and it’s time to take back what was stolen from me. But in the world of power and betrayal, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.