"Cloak of Shadows" is a gripping story where excellence covers a vile hidden world constrained by mafia families. Elena Rossi, a decided 21-year-old writer with an upset family ancestry, sets out on a risky examination concerning a progression of puzzling vanishings. As she digs further, she encounters Adrian Moretti, the puzzling successor to a strong mafia realm. Gotten between her quest for reality and the not entirely settled to safeguard their mysteries, Elena winds up in an unsafe mental contest, where the stakes are life and demise.
The walls of Elena Rossi's cramped apartment were covered in articles and newspaper clippings about a string of enigmatic disappearances that had been taking place in the city over the past few months. As a potential journalist, her instincts had told her that this was not a pattern of random violence, and she had followed the story for weeks. Elena came to realize that the police were either too afraid or too corrupt to investigate the case further, but she was willing to find out the truth at any cost. As she pursued her notes, she sat down on the chair by her desk.
Moretti kept coming up with a name for this person in this city that was associated with power, wealth, and terror. The Moretti family was the most well-known mafia group to infiltrate every sector of society. Despite the fact that Elena was aware that it was a risky undertaking to investigate their affairs, she was unable to resist the urge to reveal their wrongdoings. Luca, her brother, would never approve of what she was about to do because he had always protected her. Luca used to tell her to stay away from this part of the city that was bad, but Elena couldn't resist the call of her love of journalism and justice. She was aware that, in addition to making a name for herself, she would rid the city of its most dangerous criminals if she were able to bring Moretti's family down. Elena got her camera out and got ready to leave. An even more exclusive guest list was known to have access to the club's even more exclusive secrets after tonight's meet-up at one of Moretti's clubs. Elena was planning to quickly gather evidence and leave. She'd take it; it's a gamble, indeed, however here she was as she moved toward the club, encompassed by thick air hanging tense generally around her. Her heart was racing as she slipped past the entrance and could see the guards' eyes on her. The atmosphere inside was electric, with loud music, flashing lights, and beautiful people having fun, blissfully unaware of the danger below. With a concealed camera concealed within her jacket, Elena blended in with the crowd. She saw a lot of men behind her. People around them viewed them with both respect and dread because of their presence. Adrian Moretti stood out among them with his tall, dark, intense eyes that seemed to be able to see through the chaos. In person, his presence was suffocating, despite the fact that she had seen his face on the news. Although it was too late, she could not afford to be noticed. His and Elena's eyes met. Elena felt as though she could not breathe for a brief moment as Adrian looked at her. He looked dangerously curious, as though he could just by looking to find out something about her. She quickly turned away and almost dashed for the exit. But a hand wrapped around her arm before she could see. Elena turned around to meet Adrian face-to-face. He firmly but not painfully held onto her while glaring so hard into her eyes that she shuddered. His voice was low and menacing, and he said, "You shouldn't be here." In order to keep up with herself, Elena sucked hard. "I just want to leave." He didn't let go of his hold. "Who are you by name?" She said, barely raising her voice above a whisper, "Elena." Adrian's eyes flickered as he maintained the same expression on his face. Rossi, Elena? She became numb to the core as the blood drained from her face. He was aware of her. Adrian wasn't ready to let Elena go, but Elena had to. No, he moved closer, placing his voice next to her ear. "Eleanor, stay out of this. It's not a game here." Elena ran out of the club with her heart racing after he released her to support his claims. Because of her carelessness, she was now on the radar of the city's most dangerous man. However, Elena experienced a surge of determination rather than fear. She wouldn't stop until she discovered everything because she was closer than ever to the truth.
In mystical Valoria where the sun gently touches the shoreline and the whispers of time-honored stories linger in the stench, Princess Seraphina is drawn to the mystery of the sea. Below the surface there is a curse that has condemned the glorious family of the neighboring kingdom of Aquilon for centuries-a curse that promises to drag the firstborn's true love to the depths of the ocean. Once at the throne Seraphina discovers a hidden cove, she encounters the enigmatic Ruler Caelum, a man with stormy eyes and a delicate internal conflict about the tragic misfortune of his family. Holding her arm back, he speaks what they have dreamed beside the twilight shore; their hands entwine them, and the revile advances to take a step and bring them down. However, as the affection begins to blossom, the unconscious prediction unrolls. On the: couple's big day, a vigorous tempest rises from the sea, making steps to spare Seraphina as the revile anticipated. But Seraphina is not the type of woman who will sit idly and wait for her destiny. Finally, she confronts the forces that have with utmost bravado and armed with the strength of sincere love, still suspended in mid air to shatter the curse beyond doubt. "Tides Where the Heart Meets" is a beautiful tale of love triumphing over fate where two proud souls attempt to defy the fury of the sea to rewrite their fates. In the world of today where the references of the sea brought storm, Seraphina and Caelum's admiration transform into a sign of comfort, showing that even the darkest of curses can be shattered by the light of true love.
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.