Stanley 'STAN' Norris vs. Ian 'WILL' Williams He liked him; it was as simple as that! Lt. Ian Williams is a young, carefree Navy Seal whose main passion in life is his job. On an official trip to Africa, he is completely blindsided by his attraction to a ridiculously hot, fun-loving, blunt, and uninhibited man. An attraction that spirals into an all-consuming sexual storm that shocks him to the core. And after a scorching night of sex, Will realizes that he can't resist this man's animalistic charm. What he doesn't envisage is the dangerous world of preternatural pizzazz mixed with tumultuous passion that he finds himself in. Surely Luna had better things to do than to play such a cruel joke on him... Stanley Norris is a sexy-as-hell, rich, untameable, and unpredictable werewolf who is very content with his life. At least until a certain cheeky Navy Seal ambles into the jungle where he is busy training military recruits and flips his life on its side. The roguish hunk of a soldier is definitely not his...type. But from the deep, soul-scorching hunger that ignites within him the very instant he smells him, Stan instantly knows what the young man is to him. And it isn't long before he knows he has met his match. The worlds of these two men collide in an explosion of fireworks so strong neither man can deny. Can Stan surrender to the uncharted territory he finds himself in and convince Will he belongs with him? And can Will handle the complicated emotions and the big secret that lurks within Stan's ocean-blue eyes? Can both men let down their defences and allow their hearts to experience the firestorm of sensuality and desire that only burns brighter and hotter with each passing day? Buckle up for a blend of romance so sensual it will make the devil blush, steamy smut hot enough to rival the sun, and oodles of wicked sense of humour!
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On a vast clearing in the middle of the Achiase Jungle, somewhere in the Western part of Africa, twenty men and a lady stood with bated breath, their eyes trained on a gun-wielding, furious, hunky soldier and his target...a man with an absolutely wicked physique that was complemented by his handsome good looks. The tension swirling in the air around them grew by the second, tenser than the tension usually felt in the air before a thunderstorm. Except for the smirking, sexy, dark-haired lady who looked to be in her mid-twenties, all the men standing around looked panicky.
"Don't do this, Will." The handsome man, who had a Desert Eagle Mark XIX...one of the most powerful and sophisticated guns ever made, pointed at his chest breathed. "Please."
In response to the man's soft plea, the gun-wielding soldier rather released the safety catch on the gun, the sound causing a collective gasp from the men watching. The tension in the air ratcheted up a notch.
"Will, don't." The man, whose life was in danger at that very moment growled low in his throat, a myriad of expressions on his face. There was surprise, regret, desperation, hope, and subtle affection but no fear at all. Somehow, the man looked more concerned about his adversary than he was about getting killed. "You will regret it if you do this." He added softly.
"Wanna bet?" Ian Williams uttered his first words since stepping into the clearing where the recruits of the Arrowheads were being trained by a man who made his blood boil.
Then he pulled the trigger.
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Months Earlier...
In a quiet hospital room, two siblings...a pretty pregnant lady and a young man of about twenty-five who stood about six feet tall, stood by a bed staring down at a woman who was fast asleep. The IV pumped fluid into her body through a tube stuck to the back of her hand.
"I think she looks better today." Sharon Dennis said tiredly as she looked at her sleeping mother.
"She looks so pale and weak.'' Lt. Ian Williams, Sharon's younger brother mumbled, a worried frown on his face. "I'm not comfortable." He let out a ragged breath.
"The doctor said the swelling has gone down so she's okay for now, Ian." Sharon muttered as she leaned over their mother to tuck in a tendril that had escaped her cap. "We have to stay positive." She stood upright again and turned to look at her worried brother. "Try and look a bit cheerful. I miss the bubbly you."
"I will look cheerful when I know for sure she's out of the woods, Shay." He said as he draped an arm around his sister's shoulder and pulled her closer.
"She will be fine." Sharon said, wrapping an arm around her brother's waist. "Just go do your thing. We will take good care of her."
"You think I can concentrate on work knowing that mum is lying in a hospital bed fighting for her life?"
"You being here will not change anything." Sharon sighed. "I hate seeing the worry in your eyes. Go do something that can get your mind off all this. I will call you as soon as there is any change."
"I'd rather be here." Ian Williams muttered stubbornly.
"Go, Ian."
"You sound like you don't want me here."
"You're right, I don't." Sharon responded smoothly. "Not when you're so panic-stricken and grumpy." She snorted, moving away from her brother to take a seat in the only chair in the room. "Besides, you said yourself that this training cannot be postponed."
"Well, everyone is already there. I'm sure they can keep themselves busy till I get there."
"Hey, it will be good for you." Sharon said softly. "Go." At her brother's resigned nod, she asked. "Which part of Africa did you say the Jungle school is?"
"It's not a jungle school." Will chuckled. "It's called the Jungle Warfare School. And it's in West Africa. Ghana to be precise."
"Great. Maybe you'll come back with an exotic princess." Sharon grinned.
"I won't be seeing any princesses in the jungle, Shay." Will snorted. "Besides no princess in their right minds will spare me a...." He trailed off when his phone started to ring. "Err...I need to take this." Will muttered as he started for the door. "Hello?"
"How is Mrs. Williams doing?" Rosanne Jones, one of Will's colleagues asked without preamble.
"Well, hello to you too." Will said dryly. "The doctors claim she's better. I don't think she is."
"And that's why you're a SEAL and not a doctor." Rosanne chuckled. "Just as they don't tell you how to do your job, leave them to do theirs. When are you coming?"
"I'm yet to decide, Jones. I really don't want to leave but..."
"I think the best thing to do right now is work, buddy."
"If I didn't know better, I'd say you've been talking to my sister." Will groaned.
"Well, great minds..." Rosanne laughed. "How is she holding up?"
"You know her...strong." Will smiled and waved at one of the nurses. "I'll call the Admiral and inform him that I'm ready to leave." He sighed.
"Good." Rosanne spoke to someone offline, then, "You can leave tomorrow and be here by Wednesday."
"I'd rather leave on Thursday and be there by Friday. Hopefully, she'll be better by then."
"That's alright. Can't wait to have you here." Rosanne's exaggerated sigh brought a smile to Will's lips. "I need to see a familiar face."
"Just admit you miss me, darling." Will drawled teasingly as he dropped into a seat in the virtually empty waiting area.
"Screw you." Rosanne gave a mock growl, drawing laughter from Will. "Stan is fun but I need you here."
"Stan, huh?" Wil chuckled. "I see you're on the first name basis already."
"Oh, he insists everyone calls him Stan. Even the recruits."
"Really?"
"Yep. He told them to save the titles for you. Oh god, you should see him training those recruits, Will. He's so strong and fast it looks almost unreal." The tone with which those words were uttered gave Will pause.
"You don't say!" Will responded dryly. "So at what point did you start crushing on the guy?"
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Philip Harrington vs. Troy Travis Stanton Troy Stanton has felt alone all his life although he lives in a large community of powerful warlocks. He has always known that he doesn’t belong but he has nothing against the people he lives with. As far as he is concerned, they are his family. When a pack of wolves invade his homestead and kill everyone he knows, Troy flees for his life. But he never forgets the face of the sinfully sexy human leader of the wolves. And when by a cruel twist of fate they meet again, Troy makes it his mission to make his life a living hell… The alpha must pay! Philip Harrington is the alpha of Stanwood Pack, one of the largest and most powerful packs in the world. He gets the shock of his life when he realizes that not only has Luna decided to give him a gorgeous young male as a mate, but it was very likely that he would never see his mate again after that first glimpse. By a twist of fate, however, they meet again. But Philip is faced with the greatest challenge of his life when he gets to know that not only is his mate as stubborn as a mule, he also hates him with a passion… Although very reasonable and gentle by nature, the alpha just can’t deal! When these two are hit with a roller-coaster of emotions, both in and out of the bedroom, they both realize that denying their hearts is no walk in the park. Not even the knowledge of powerful evil forces lurking in the shadows could repress their sweet and sensuous awakening.
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There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
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Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"