the house in the pines

Eight years have passed since the battle that took the lives of many, eight years since the birth of an Alpha prince, and eight years since the world has been at peace. Alejandro Rossi, the Lycan King, ruled his country with a just and fair hand. Enjoying life with his mate Kiara and children in tranquillity. That is until the shadow of a new threat falls upon them. One mistake, one failure and one regret, destroy the very foundation of his life. A mother's pain, brings his queen to her knees. Will his guilt throw him back into the darkness he once drowned in? Will her pain make her forget everything she holds dear? With time ticking out, will they strength the bond of love, family and hope before everything is destroyed? THE FIFTH INSTALLMENT IN THE ALPHA SERIES Book 1 – Her Forbidden Alpha Book 2 – Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Book 3 – Her Destined Alpha Book 4 – Caged Between The Beta & Alpha

In the sprawling city of Texas, where power and danger collide, Isabella Demarco finds herself entangled in a treacherous game of organized crime. Bound to Bruno Athonio, a billionaire mafia lord, she becomes a pawn in a world ruled by wealth and influence. But when love unexpectedly enters her life, Isabella's path takes an unforeseen turn. As secrets whisper in the shadows and alliances shift, Isabella's loyalty and love are put to the ultimate test. Each passing day brings her closer to a pivotal choice. What will Isabella do now?

*BOOK 1: THE ALPHA KINGPIN TWINS* Navigating the harsh criminal underworld is no easy task, especially for women. Mira, an unwanted omega born from an Alpha's mistress, has experienced this reality firsthand. Deemed worthless, Mira is sold to the merciless Russian Alpha, Mikhail Popov, who subjects her to unimaginable cruelty. Forsaken by her family, Mira faces a life of suffering and violence under Popov's control. But Mira has a plan. On a fateful night, she seizes the opportunity to escape, taking with her secrets that could destroy Popov. Mira believes she has found freedom, but instead, she stumbles into the lair of Alpha Nikolaos Ioannides, a Greek Alpha with an even darker reputation. As a brutal pack war rages around them, Mira's options grow scarce. However, Alpha Nikolaos makes her an offer: her freedom and independence in exchange for one thing – giving him an Alpha heir. Mira is left with a crucial decision: is she willing to bear a child for the fearsome Alpha in exchange for her freedom? And perhaps more importantly, will she even have a choice? *** “You want to breed me?” He winces at the term, but nods.“Yes. I need an Alpha heir but in my position, I don't have time to go out looking for a mate nor do I want a Luna.” Mate; the one thing every wolf wants but no one seems to have. The Mate Bond is so obscure that many wolves have decided not to chase after it anymore. Would I even still be fertile after all the abuse I've suffered? What tests did the doctor run that she concluded I was fit to bear an Alpha's pup? *** Side Stories Included: Beta's Runaway Bride - Completed BITTERSWEET: The Gamma's Stories - Ongoing

️ WEAK FEMALE LEAD WARNING, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. His grey eyes had more darkness than any eyes she had ever seen. She was shy, She was kind, She was quiet, She went unheeded. He was merciless, He was cruel, He was captivating, He was the storm. The first time he set his eyes on her he regarded her with a blank look, and the second time he uttered the words that would crush her world. "I Damien Blackwood, Future Alpha of Midnight Moon Pack Reject you Serenity Martins as my mate and future Luna" he says with a blank look. Serenity Martins a shy she-wolf , who had a crush on her future Alpha Damien Blackwood, when she finds out that he is her mate but loves someone else; her human bestfriend. So what happens when Serenity goes back after 3 years for her best friend's wedding, her past is catching up to her.. something she has never told anyone, a bit of jealousy, rage,and a surprise in the form of a little bundle of joy. Read and Find out in 'THE REJECTED MATE'.

The crowd starts a countdown to midnight like New Year’s Eve. I close my eyes and smile, holding Liam’s hand tightly. Everyone yells “ONE!” and cheers. I open my eyes and see the iridescent liquid light of the full moon pouring out of the giant orb flowing down over us. People around us ooh and ahh at the beautiful sight.  When the first rays of moonlight cascade over my skin, I feel a heat inside me turn into a burning fire. I gasp and look up at Liam. He looks at me with wide, surprised eyes. “Mate,” he murmurs and squeezes my hand tighter. It isn’t a comforting feeling. There are no sparks like people describe when they touch their mate. Maybe it takes a few minutes to develop. I smile and try to admire Liam, but I don't want to say it back. Nothing feels different. I still love him, but he’s not the one. Liam is looking at me, but it isn’t a look of true love. It’s lustful and carnal. I feel a pit in my stomach. Liam isn’t my mate. How can this be? And how was he able to call me his mate if he’s not mine? “Zara,” a woman’s voice says in my head, “My name is Lavender. I’m your wolf and you’re in grave danger, my dear. You need to run. You need to run now. Your life depends on it.” “My… wolf?” With everything that happened the past couple of hours, I forgot she was waking up. “L-Lavender, what’s happening? What do you know?” Lavender repeats her order. “Zara, you need to run. I can explain later. I’m so sorry this is happening to you, sweet girl.”

"Maid ako ng Billionaire fiancè ko!" Dahil sa pagpupumilit ng ama ni Tangi na mag-asawa na siya ay dumating ito sa punto na ito na mismo ang naghanap ng lalake para sa kaniya. Si Rozzean Cyron Valleje. Isang kilalang negosyante, bilyonaro at talagang maganda ang imahe nito sa kaniyang ama. Dahil wala sa isip niya ang pag-aasawa at masaya na siya sa buhay niya ay nagkaroon siya ng plano. Kailangan niyang makita ang pangit na ugali ng lalake upang mapatunayan sa kaniyang ama na mali ito. Sinabi nito na kapag napatunayan niya mismo na masama at babaero si Rozzean ay papayag na ito sa lahat ng gusto niya. Kaya't ang ginawa ni Tangi ay pumasok siya sa mansyon ni Rozzean bilang katulong, itinago niya ang totoong katauhan niya. Ngunit unang araw pa lamang niya ay nais na niyang umuwi ng bahay niya dahil sa hindi inaasahang tagpo nila!

Enzo Corretti is a monster. He runs the most powerful crime family in the world. Being ruthless and unfeeling is in the job description but nowhere in the handbook did it ever say how to deal with someone like Dylan. She may look like a saint but underneath her pretty doe eyes there's a monster in waiting. Dylan Monroe is a Saint. That's what everyone always said about her. Growing up in violence and tragedy, she managed to live a normal life despite it. Well, that was until eight men showed up in her house with seven guns aimed at her head and the most vicious of them all, Enzo Coretti claiming she had something that belonged to him. Maybe she did. But Dylan knew if she gave it to him, it wouldn't end well for her.

When Nerina Onasis and her friends go on an all-girls vacation to Bermuda for her 30th birthday, they expected to sit and relax sipping drinks on the beach during the day and enjoying the night life during...well the night! What happens when the group of friend's meet strange men while out touring an old tavern on the island? And why do these men seem oddly familiar to them? Crack open the book to find out.

Brandon selalu memimpikan wanita yang sama selama lima tahun terakhir. Yang membuatnya gila adalah, ia tak pernah sekalipun bertemu dengan wanita tersebut. Wanita seperti malaikat yang dipanggilnya sebagai Angel. Apakah wanita itu nyata? ataukah hanya fantasinya belaka?

Isabella needs a huge sum of money for her aged grandmother's surgery. She has nowhere to go for help and she decides to seek help from her Billionaire boss, Jayden. Jayden doesn't believe in marriages and happily ever after but he needs a wife so his mother would stop pestering him when he eventually proves to her that marriage isn't for him by getting divorced after a year. Isabella comes to him for help at the right time; a contract is signed and there will be no strings attached. After a year, they will both go their separate ways. What will happen after a night of drunken passion between them? Will Isabella be able to endure his cruelty for just one year or leave before the stipulated time for their marriage to end? Will Jayden find Isabella or let her go with his seed growing inside her?