traction by gino wickman

Beautiful, elegant, smart and sexy. Anna Smith has a million charms that make her a dream for men. Having a body posture like a world model makes Anna Smith so many people but, behind her beauty, Anna Smith has a dark side. Her penchant for torturing men earned Anna the nickname Pretty Savage but who exactly is Anna? Anna's ambition to take revenge for her past makes Anna involved in forbidden love with Marvin Aditya Wijaya, but without realizing it, the real love story will begin when someone who has loved Anna for a long time now begins to dare to confess her feelings. What kind of love story will Anna Smith live in? How did Anna send her grudge? What is the struggle for someone to get Anna Smith's love? How does a story begin with an ending? Will there be a happy ending?

"Ryder, we... we can't do this. This is wrong," Bella gulped down with fear. "But it doesn't feel wrong, baby girl," Ryder announced as he tore her panties in one hard yank and thrust hard and deep into her wetness. "You feel like the only right one when I am inside you," he gritted out as he never stopped plunging into her. Bella and Ryder have been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged by their parents' deep friendship. But one night, their relationship takes a fiery turn, igniting a passion that neither of them can ignore. Bella knows she can't trust Ryder with her heart. He's the notorious mafia leader known for his "one and done" approach to women. Serious relationships have never been his style. But the longer she tries to resist, the closer she gets pulled toward him. Ryder isn't ready to let her go, either. He knows he wants her more than he's ever wanted anything in his life because one night was not enough after tasting the forbidden fruit. Determined and relentless, he's willing to cross any line to keep Bella in his life. As he unleashes his seductive charm and cunning tactics, Bella struggles to protect her heart from the one man who has the power to shatter it. Will Bella resist Ryder's magnetic pull and safeguard her heart, or will she succumb to the dangerous allure of the man she’s known her entire life? Full of action, suspense, and thrillers. 18+ detailed sexually explicit content, B D S M, Forbidden, Mafia Billionaire Romance

In one night, her life was ruined and never remained the same as she gets disowned by her father, tried to take her own life, but survived and eventually ended up in the hands of human traffickers. Onehhhh fateful night, she got drugged by her so called friends and loses her virginity to a complete stranger. The next morning, she accused for murder but couldn't remember anything that must have transpired last night. It was also said that, she had supposedly had sex with the deceased. There are lot of secrets to uncover. Secrets pertaining; who the real murder was, the person that took her virginity and the father of her unborn child as she discovers she was pregnant a few weeks later.

Olivia is a young woman haunted by the unsolved murder of her parents. Desperate for answers, she enrolls in the police academy to become a detective. But as she delves deeper into the case, she discovers a dangerous world she never knew existed. A world of werewolves, led by the powerful Alpha Edward, who has been secretly watching over her since she was a child. When Olivia realizes that she is Edward's destined mate, she is torn between her love for him and her loyalty to the human world. Meanwhile, Edward struggles with his own inner turmoil, as the prospect of mating with a human goes against everything he has been taught as an Alpha. As Olivia uncovers more clues to her parents' murder, she finds herself drawn to the werewolf pack that she once feared. But when she is kidnapped by a rival pack, Edward must risk everything to save her. With their love tested by danger and prejudice, Olivia and Edward must fight for their right to be together, even as they uncover shocking secrets about Olivia's past that threaten to tear them apart.

“Spread your leg, I want to give you my mark.” Skylark Bluedawn thought she had it all, a look, money, and a loving family by her grandparents. but everything changed when she reached twenty years old, all Alphas wanted her and tried to mark her, only with the help of three Alphas, with their intention to make her a plaything, in exchange for their protection. Will she be able to escape her destiny or be consumed by the wicked and twisted minds of the Alphas? Or did it get destroyed in the hand of the evil Alpha? Read her story, when Sky learns more about her family history, her struggle to manage three obsessive Alphas as mates, and of course the way to become more than just a werewolf mate...

You are the bane to my existence, Ethan. Always hovering over me, dictating my life. But I won't let you control my heart." "Oh, Ava, if you only knew the chaos you've stirred within me. You challenge me in ways I never thought possible. I'm captivated by your spirit, your unwavering determination. Let me show you a love that defies expectations, a love that is entirely our own." "I'm not one to be easily swayed by words, Ethan. I need actions, true intentions. Prove to me that this arrangement isn't just another game of power and control." **** In the dazzling world of high society, Ava Sinclair is a force to be reckoned with—a fiercely independent woman who defies conventions and fights for her dreams. But when an arranged marriage binds her to Ethan Morgan, a brooding and enigmatic billionaire, her carefully constructed world is turned upside down. Ava resents the idea of being tied to a man she barely knows, and Ethan is equally reluctant to enter into a loveless union. Yet, as they navigate the intricacies of their forced arrangement, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never anticipated. As their initial animosity gives way to unexpected sparks, Ava and Ethan discover a connection that transcends their obligations. But with their families and society watching their every move, will they have the courage to defy tradition and pursue their own desires? Amidst grand balls, scandalous secrets, and whispered gossip, Ava and Ethan must navigate the treacherous waters of high society and their own guarded hearts. Will they succumb to the pressure of societal expectations, or will they dare to chase the love that sets their souls on fire?

"You can't just keep doing this!" Althea screamed covering her body with the hem of the loose blanket, "You don't own me! You are evil! A psycho! A kidnapper and a beast!!!". A sly smirk appeared on Xavier's lips, he looked down at her as she folded herself by the corner of the bed which is between the bed and the wall. Shamelessly moving his moist fingers into his mouth, he muttered. " I accept the fact that I am wrong for kidnapping you" He removed his fingers from his mouth "But you see this" he pointed down to his groin, "This has better work for your throat that involves pain". Althea Roberto was a very attractive young woman who nobody could resist right from the moment she was born, she had met various men who wanted nothing but her body including her boyfriend and that was why she left him. One day on coming from a job interview she is kidnapped by some men who seemed to know her family matters so well and then she is taken to their master as a sex pet. Surprisingly for Althea, the so-called master was revealed to be her ex-boyfriend. A story of love, drama, passion and betrayal.

She was wolfless. All her life, Holly Ambrose had been longing for her family to reciprocate the love she had been working hard to get from her father and her sister, Irina. Unfortunately, they only saw her as an embarrassment to the pack and used her instead so that Irina could refuse to marry Alpha Evander Edgerton: the ruthless and cold-blooded Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. Thinking that it was the only way to escape them, Holly accepted the proposal. Alpha Alec, her former mate and her sister’s fiance begged her not to. He confessed he still had feelings for her and wanted her back as his mate. Too late because there was no stopping her from having her freedom. But would Holly be truly free if Irina had no intention to stop destroying her life after Alec left Irina to claim Holly back? Would she stay with Alpha Evander even after she found out that his former mate came back and was pregnant with his child?

One reckless night. One dominant stranger. One obsession that refuses to end. Ava Sinclair thought the dark, sinful stranger she met at an exclusive club will be a fleeting escape from her suffocating life. But Damien Blackwell doesn't let things go easily. Marked by a single night of passion, Ava is dragged into Damien's world. A world of power, jealousy and secrets. He owns the night, and now he wants to own her. But Ava isn't one to be caged...or is she?

Emily Silver was 17 years old when she became an orphan. Her father was assassinated by a planned coup which was led by his Beta and her mother was beheaded right in front of her. Not only that but she got auctioned off like a piece of antique to the highest bidder who happens to be the young and ruthless Alpha Alexander Lucius II. She thought all hope was lost in the hand of her ruthless master but she believed it was a turning point for her as she realized they were mated. Alexander Lucius II, a ruthless Alpha who was forced to take on the Alpha position when his father was killed met with Emily. He never had the intention of bidding the ridiculous amount on her but there was something about her he couldn't quite place his finger on. Having found out that they were mated, he rejected her as he never believed in the moon goddess choosing a mate for each person. Along the line, he found out they had the same desire; the thirst for revenge. With revenge on both of their hearts, they start a wild journey of hate, betrayal, secrets, and above all love.