Seventeen-year-old Aria Blackwood always thought she was just an ordinary girl-until a brutal attack on her village reveals her hidden bloodline: she's the last living descendant of the Moonborne, a powerful ancient werewolf clan thought to be extinct. When she's rescued by Kade Draven, a dangerously attractive lone wolf with a haunted past and a bad reputation, Aria is thrust into a world of secrets, supernatural war, and a bond neither of them saw coming. Kade is no hero-he's hunted, cursed, and barely holding onto his humanity. But there's something about Aria that awakens the beast within-and maybe the heart he thought he lost. As tensions rise between the vampire covens and werewolf packs, Aria discovers her destiny is bound to the Blood Moon... and to Kade. But will love be enough to stop the darkness rising within and around them?
The wind howled through the trees, echoing like a warning. Aria tightened her grip on the leather strap of her satchel as she made her way through the forest path, the moonlight piercing through the thick canopy above. Her heart was racing-and not just from the cold.
Something was out there. Watching.
She heard it before she saw it-a low growl, guttural and inhuman. Her breath caught. She spun around, searching the shadows. Nothing.
Then suddenly-he was there.
Leaning against a tree as if he'd been waiting, a tall figure stepped into the light. Jet-black hair, a leather jacket, silver rings glinting on his fingers-and eyes that glowed faintly gold in the dark.
"Lost, little girl?" His voice was low and rough, like smoke and steel.
Aria backed up a step. "Who are you?"
He smirked, and for a moment, something feral flashed across his face. "Someone you'll want to stay away from."
"But you're following me."
His smirk dropped. "Because you're about to walk into vampire territory. And I don't think you're ready for that."
Her pulse hammered. "You know about vampires?"
"Know them? I kill them."
Aria's breath hitched. "What are you?"
He took one step forward. "The last person you want to trust."
Then his eyes flared-pure gold. A snarl tore from his throat as a massive shadow lunged from the trees behind her. Without thinking, he moved-faster than any human should.
And in that moment, Aria knew her life was about to change forever.
The creature leaped, a blur of claws and crimson eyes, but he was faster.
With a savage growl, the stranger slammed into it mid-air. They tumbled into the underbrush, snarls and tearing flesh echoing in the night. Aria froze, eyes wide, heart hammering. She wanted to run-should have run-but her legs wouldn't obey.
She caught glimpses of the fight through the shadows. The attacker-pale, sleek, too fast-wasn't human. A vampire. And the stranger... he was changing. His bones shifted with sickening cracks, his spine arching. Fur rippled down his arms, claws bursting from his fingers. His roar shattered the silence.
A werewolf.
Aria staggered back. Her grandmother's stories hadn't been myths-they were real. All of it. The creatures, the curses, the war.
The vampire hissed and lunged again, slashing the werewolf's side. Blood sprayed, dark and steaming. But the werewolf didn't slow. He twisted, jaws locking on the vampire's throat. A horrible shriek rang out-and then, silence.
Moments later, the wolf stood panting over the vampire's crumpled body, blood dripping from its muzzle.
Aria couldn't move. Her breath fogged in the cold air, her limbs trembling. Slowly, the wolf turned to face her.
She took a step back. "D-Don't..."
But instead of attacking, it stepped into the moonlight-and began to shift. Bones cracked and shrank, fur retracting. In seconds, the man was standing before her again-wounded, bloodied, but very human. Mostly.
"You okay?" he asked, voice rasping. He winced, gripping his side.
She nodded, still in shock. "You're a... werewolf."
"Sharp." He smirked, though it looked more like a grimace. "And you... what are you doing out here alone?"
"I-I was just walking home. I didn't think..." She glanced at the vampire's corpse, bile rising in her throat. "I didn't know things like that were real."
"They are." He wiped the blood from his hands and met her eyes. "And they're hunting something. Or someone."
She didn't like the way he said that.
"Who are you?" she asked again, her voice steadier this time.
He paused. "Name's Kade."
"Kade who?"
"Just Kade." He turned, glancing back into the forest as if listening for something. "You need to get out of here. Now. It's not safe, especially for someone like you."
"Someone like me?"
He looked at her then-really looked. Something flickered in his gaze. Recognition? Surprise? Fear?
"You don't know what you are... do you?" he whispered.
Aria's blood ran cold. "What are you talking about?"
But Kade just shook his head. "You're not ordinary. Trust me."
Then, before she could press him, he was gone-vanishing into the trees as silently as he'd appeared.
Aria stood alone, the wind whispering through the branches, her mind spinning with questions and fear. Somewhere deep inside her, something stirred. A truth she didn't understand... yet.
But after tonight, she would never be the same.
The Heiress's Forbidden Love is a sweeping tale of passion, defiance, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of high society and rigid expectations. Evelyn Whitford, the beautiful and dutiful heir to a vast fortune, has been groomed to uphold her family's legacy-but her heart longs for a life of freedom, a life with Alexander, a man of no title or wealth. When love leads her to defy her father's demands, Evelyn must navigate the perilous consequences of her choice. Torn between the world she knows and the future she dreams of, Evelyn faces the ultimate question: Is love worth the cost of everything she's ever known? A story of forbidden love, societal pressure, and the fierce pursuit of one's true desires, The Heiress's Forbidden Love explores the courage it takes to choose freedom over inheritance, and to follow one's heart even when the world tries to tear it apart.
Lily Monroe is a fearless private investigator who's used to handling complicated cases, but nothing could prepare her for a job involving the infamous mafia boss, Luca Moretti. When Luca hires her to find a missing man linked to dangerous secrets, Lily is thrust into a world of power, betrayal, and shadows. As she digs deeper into the case, she finds herself drawn to Luca in ways she never expected-his icy exterior hides a man who plays by his own ruthless rules. Caught between loyalty, passion, and the deadly consequences of getting too close to the mafia, Lily must navigate a dangerous game where one wrong move could cost her everything. In a world where love and betrayal are often one and the same, can she resist falling for the man who holds the city's fate in his hands? "Falling for the Mafia Boss" is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal-where trust is scarce, and the lines between right and wrong are always blurred.
Aurora "Rory" DeSanto is the daughter of New York City's most powerful and feared mafia don. Groomed from childhood to inherit the DeSanto empire, Rory has always known the weight of her legacy. But deep down, she longs for a different life, one filled with art, freedom, and escape from the shadows of crime. When her father is murdered in a brutal ambush, Rory is thrust into a world of danger, betrayal, and impossible choices. With the family's future hanging in the balance, Rory must decide whether to step into her father's shoes as the new don or risk everything to break free from the mafia's grip. Torn between loyalty to her family and the chance for a new beginning, Rory is drawn into a dangerous romance with Alexander, a mysterious man connected to her father's death who may not be who he seems. As the lines between love, loyalty, and revenge blur, Rory must confront her destiny and decide what kind of woman and leader she will become. Will she uphold her family's legacy, or carve out her own path in a world that has always tried to control her?
Emily's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's the target of a sinister organization known as The Order. With no one to trust, she's forced to rely on Ryder, a mysterious and handsome stranger who seems to be hiding secrets of his own. As Emily navigates the treacherous world of The Order, she finds herself drawn to Ryder, despite the danger that surrounds him. But can she trust him with her life? And will their forbidden love be enough to save them from the clutches of The Order? His Dangerous Obsession is a heart-pumping romantic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With twists and turns at every corner, this story of love, danger, and obsession will leave you breathless.
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.
Becky endured three years of marriage to the cold-hearted Rory. In all that time, she naively reasoned that one day, he'd gradually come to like her. But the second he forced her to kneel down and humiliate herself, she knew she had been wrong about him. This man had no feelings for her at all. So why should she still love him? When Rory gave her the choice between kneeling down and divorcing, she didn't miss a beat and chose the latter. After all, why should she waste her youth on this scumbag? Wouldn't it be nicer for her to just have fun every day with her billion-dollar family fortune?
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."
Brenna lived with her adoptive parents for twenty years, enduring their exploitation. When their real daughter appeared, they sent Brenna back to her true parents, thinking they were broke. In reality, her birth parents belonged to a top circle that her adoptive family could never reach. Hoping Brenna would fail, they gasped at her status: a global finance expert, a gifted engineer, the fastest racer... Was there any end to the identities she kept hidden? After her fiancé ended their engagement, Brenna met his twin brother. Unexpectedly, her ex-fiancé showed up, confessing his love...
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.