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“I, Alpha Killian Strox, reject you, this filthy human as my fated mate at this very moment. May the bond be broken and may we be provided more suitable mates.” Alpha Killian spat with disgust clouding his feature and Erika smiled, a bitter one that didn’t mirror how much pain she was feeling. **** Erika grew up knowing she was the hate symbol, the girl nobody wanted to be associated with. Her own family didn’t want her and the church could only keep her for a few months before she was tossed unto the streets. Erika knew what it felt like to be hated by people who didn’t even know you. A quest for a better life and a life without all of these hate was what pushed Erika to find a better future. What she didn’t expect was stumbling upon a world with supernatural beings and what’s worse? Erika wasn’t allowed to leave for knowing the secrets of the realm. A chance for salvation comes when the pack is attacked by a stronger alpha. The nemesis of every other pack, Alpha Killian. Killian is the strongest alpha to have ever lived and one that other supernatural creatures fear and revere. With his life and several clans under his power, he would have never expected that a simple take over trip would lead him to his mate. He had always a mate but the goddess seemed to enjoy toying with him. What is even worse is finding out his mate is human. The moon goddess had him given a weak human mate?

When Helena Bale decides that a marriage is overrated, she decides to skip all the formalities and to get to what she really wants; an heir. Headstrong and determined to have her way, she convinces Alexander to abide by her contract. What she didn't count on is how emotional it will all get.

Three years into our marriage, Chris Davis doted on me deeply. But I accidentally discovered that he had been cheating on me for two years. In front of that woman, everything he said showed his disdain towards me. "Who would marry a cripple?" "She's like a dead fish in bed." "She's just a deaf person who makes me want to throw up now." Later, I took the initiative to file for divorce. But he went crazy. Kneeling in front of me, every word was filled with regret...

Lelah, lelah sekali rasanya untuk Shanum bertahan dalam rumah tangganya yang terasa bagai neraka. Mertua dan ipar tertuanya yang kerap membully, suami acuh dan lebih memprioritaskan sepupunya. Di tambah lagi, perlahan tapi pasti Shanum merasa di peras oleh keluarga sang suami. Entah sejak kapan, mereka semua menjadi bak parasit dalam hidupnya. Shanum ingin menyerah, tetapi ia terlanjur berjanji untuk tetap bertahan selama Reska tidak poligami. Akan tetapi bertahan pun, mau sampai kapan? Bisa gila lama-lama Shanum jika terus diam. Kesabaran Shanum pun mencapai batasnya ketika akhirnya harus kehilangan calon bayi yang selama ini diharapkannya. Shanum pun mulai berubah. Meski begitu, Shanum tak bisa meminta cerai begitu saja. Ada janji yang terlanjur ia ucapkan ketika menikah dengan sang suami. Lalu apa yang harus Shanum lakukan sekarang? Terus bertahan dan pasrah makan hati tiap hari? Tentu saja tidak. Karena meski hanya seorang anak angkat, Shanum memiliki keluarga yang sangat care padanya. Lebih dari itu, Shanum juga memiliki Daddy yang sangat menyayanginya. Tanpa Shanum mengadu, Daddy selalu bisa merasakan duka nestapa yang Shanum alami. Dan Daddy Arjuna tak akan pernah membiarkan putrinya tertindas. Ia akan menghitung setiap air mata sang putri dan membalasnya dengan impas. Kira-kira apa ya, yang akan Daddy Arjuna lakukan untuk membebaskan Shanum dari pernikahan toxic-nya? Just wait and see!

During her interview at Valiant Industries, Mackenzie Marshal finds herself drawn in by a sexy young CEO. When she's offered a temporary job as his assistant rather than the marketing position she applied for, will she accept to gain experience at the state's most resounding firm?Despite his knowledgeable eyes and handsome face, Vincent is a demanding boss. His brilliant business mind and callous behavior leave Mackenzie confused when she finds herself falling for her jerk of a boss. She quickly realizes she'll risk everything for Valiant, from her career to her family, but will the risk be worth it.But Vincent has a secret and when Mackenzie learns the truth will she stay or make a run for it?A brand-new drama filled, enemies-to-lovers, age-gap, alpha hero, office romance from USA TODAY Bestselling author Megan Matthews.#explicit Content#Suggested age range 18+The Valiant Trilogy is created by Megan Matthews, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

*****Trigger Warning***** This book contains mature themes, physical, sexual and emotional abuse. My name is Lillian Blackwood. I thought my life was over. I had been beaten down and controlled by my ex both emotionally and physically for years. It was, do or die. Fortunately, I survived, and with therapy and time, I finally started some semblance of a life. The very last thing I was looking for was love. I hate dating, and quite frankly, I'm not a fan of men and who can blame me? I keep a very tight circle of friends, so I was surprised when love pushed and shoved its way into my life. But not all fairytales have happy endings, and my tale certainly gives happiness a run for its money.

I'm Viper. I had a drunken one night stand. Or so I thought until I got served divorce papers after a meeting gone bad and my wife was the potential client. That meeting almost destroyed my club because I was a fool. I have two choices sign the papers and let her walk away forever but I also fix my mistakes. Or work my ass off to fix my mistakes and make my wife fall in love with me. I chose option two. But there is someone else that wants my wife for himself. I will fix my club and get my wife and this other guy better stay out of my way. I'm not going to stop until I get what is mine. I'm Sabine, everyone calls me Pixie because of my size. I'm barely over five feet tall. I made the mistake and married a man I barely knew during a weekend of fun. He left me the next morning and I didn't see him for months until I went to a meeting about hiring a body guard with the Reckless Renegades. Imagine my surprise when I see my long lost husband with a skank on his arm. I fired him and had him served papers the next week. I cut off anything to do with the club. Business, friends, you name it. I wasn't going to be made a fool of. He left me so he should have just signed and let me move on with my life. I'm a champion ice skater but I need more. I want love and a family of my own. I thought I found it. Boy was I wrong. Now he is back and says he wants to win my heart.

They were never meant to be. She's married, still he doesn't care. She loves her husband. "To hell with that", he said. It started with a card, an invitation card sent to the Salvador's household. Cassie's life changed the moment she boarded the ship with her husband, Domingo Salvador and encountered Raphael De Vincente, a rich billionaire who would stop at nothing to have her regardless of whether she's married or not. It started as a casual fling to Raphael, but in time, he couldn't deny his feelings, to him, Domingo doesn't deserve her and he is willing to prove it to her that she is HIS, whether she like it or not. Will Cassie be able to withstand his advance and stick to her love for her husband or will she fall prey to his advances. Follow their love triangle in the story and figure out what happens next in this thrilling and exciting story.

Ini adalah kisah antara mertua, menantu, dan suami yang sangat klop, akur dan juga kompak. Sofia harus dibuat senewen setiap harinya pada kelakuan absurd dari tetangga rumah ibu mertuanya. Karena kedatangan Sofiya di keluarga Bu Marini membuat keluarga Bu Marini terangkat derajatnya di mata para tetangga yang selalu menghinanya. Apakah Sofia benar-benar akan membungkam mulut jahat para tetangganya terhadap ibu mertaua dan suaminya yang hanya berprofesi sebagai tukang parkir itu?

Sarah Killian is not your average thirty-year-old single woman. Foul-mouthed, mean-spirited, and a text-book-case loner. Also, she is a Professional Serial Killer. But a wrench is thrown into the clockwork of Sarah's comfortable lifestyle when, on her latest assignment, she is forced to take on an apprentice, Bethany—a bubbly, perky, blonde with a severe case of verbal-vomit. In short, Bethany is everything Sarah is not. Will Sarah be able to adjust and work with her new apprentice, or will she break her contract with T.H.E.M. and murder the buxom bimbo? ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing