When Amara Voss moves to the secluded mountain town of Blackwood, she's seeking a fresh start and a chance to heal. But the quiet town holds dark secrets, and her world is turned upside down when she encounters Lachlan Dane-a mysterious man with piercing eyes and a dangerous edge. Lachlan belongs to the Blackwood pack, a hidden community of werewolves sworn to protect their own. Drawn to Amara in ways he cannot explain, Lachlan risks exposing his pack's existence for the woman who stirs something primal within him. But Amara's presence in Blackwood is no coincidence. She is tied to an ancient prophecy that could save the pack-or doom them all. As tensions rise between humans and werewolves, Amara must navigate a world of forbidden love, deadly loyalties, and a truth that could change everything she thought she knew about herself. Caught in a battle between two worlds, Amara faces an impossible choice: betray her own kind or sacrifice the man who has become her everything. In Caught in Between, love is a dangerous game, and the stakes are higher than ever.
The rain fell in a steady rhythm, drumming against the windshield of Amara Voss's old station wagon. She squinted through the blur of water, trying to read the weathered wooden sign at the side of the road. Blackwood, it read, in letters so faint they were nearly swallowed by the encroaching moss. Beneath it, another sign hung crookedly, as if barely holding on: Population: 1,452.
The road twisted sharply, forcing Amara to slow down even more. Her knuckles whitened against the steering wheel as her tires slid slightly on the slick asphalt. She muttered a curse under her breath. Moving to this remote town might have seemed like a good idea a month ago, but right now, in the middle of a storm, it felt like a mistake.
The GPS had long since lost signal, leaving her with nothing but printed directions she'd hastily scrawled on the back of a receipt. It wasn't as if she had much of a choice-she needed the job. And after everything that had happened in the city... Blackwood seemed like a place to disappear.
The headlights of her car cut through the dense fog that clung to the trees. Towering pines lined the road, their branches heavy with rain. The air was thick with the scent of earth and wet leaves, and an unsettling quiet had settled over everything, broken only by the hum of her engine and the occasional crack of thunder.
As she rounded another curve, she saw it: the faint glow of lights in the distance. Relief washed over her, though it was tinged with unease. Blackwood was exactly as the online listing had described-quaint, isolated, and utterly forgotten by time. The main street was a stretch of old brick buildings, their storefronts illuminated by dim, flickering bulbs.
Amara parked outside the only place that seemed remotely lively-a small diner with a neon sign that read The Hollow. She killed the engine and sat for a moment, watching the rain slide down the windows. The prospect of stepping into a strange town soaked to the bone wasn't appealing, but hunger outweighed her discomfort.
Inside, the diner was warm and smelled of coffee and fried food. A handful of people sat scattered among the booths, their conversations low and murmured. The waitress behind the counter looked up, her bright red hair standing out against the muted tones of the room.
"Evening," the waitress said, her voice tinged with curiosity. "You're not from around here."
Amara shook the rain from her jacket and offered a polite smile. "Just moved in today. I'm Amara. I'll be working at the veterinary clinic."
The waitress arched a brow. "You're Dr. Voss?"
"Yes... well, just Amara is fine."
The woman let out a small laugh and extended a hand. "I'm Maggie. Welcome to Blackwood, Amara. Not much happens here, but you'll get used to it."
Amara took the offered hand, noting the strength of Maggie's grip. "Thanks. I guess I'll be seeing you around."
"Oh, you'll see everyone around," Maggie replied with a smirk. "Small town, you know."
Amara slid onto a stool at the counter and ordered a coffee and a sandwich. As Maggie moved to prepare her order, Amara felt the weight of a dozen eyes on her. She glanced around subtly, catching snippets of hushed conversations and curious stares.
"New girl, huh?"
The voice came from her right. Amara turned to find a man sitting at the far end of the counter, his arms resting casually on the surface. He was tall, with a lean frame, tousled dark hair, and a rugged face that looked like it had seen its share of fights. His eyes, though, were what caught her attention-pale gray, almost silver, and uncomfortably piercing.
"Just moved in," she replied, keeping her tone light.
"Brave of you," he said, a faint smirk playing on his lips.
She raised an eyebrow. "Why's that?"
He leaned forward slightly, his gaze unwavering. "Blackwood isn't exactly... welcoming to strangers."
Before she could respond, Maggie returned with her coffee and sandwich, sliding them across the counter with practiced ease.
"Don't mind him," Maggie said, shooting the man a look. "Lachlan likes to scare the new folks. It's a bad habit."
Lachlan chuckled and held up his hands in mock surrender. "Just being honest."
Amara took a sip of her coffee, the warmth spreading through her chest. "Well, thanks for the warning, I guess."
Lachlan didn't reply, but his smirk didn't fade.
As the evening wore on, Amara couldn't shake the feeling that something about Blackwood was... off. It wasn't just the storm or the isolated location. It was the way people watched her, the undercurrent of tension in their glances. And then there was Lachlan, who had moved to a booth in the corner but continued to watch her with an intensity that made her skin prickle.
When she finally left the diner, the rain had slowed to a drizzle. The air was cool and sharp, carrying the faint scent of pine and something else she couldn't quite place. She stepped out onto the street, pulling her jacket tight against the chill.
"Amara."
The voice stopped her in her tracks. She turned to find Lachlan standing a few feet away, his hands shoved into the pockets of his jacket.
"Be careful out here," he said, his tone low but serious.
"Is that another warning?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.
"Just... advice," he replied, his gaze flickering to the woods that loomed at the edge of town. "Things aren't always what they seem."
Before she could press him further, he turned and disappeared into the shadows.
Amara stood there for a moment, her heart pounding. She had come to Blackwood looking for peace and a fresh start. But as she glanced toward the dark, silent forest, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had stepped into something far more dangerous than she'd ever imagined.
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When struggling artist Selene Rylan moves to the fog-shrouded town of Silver Hollow, the last thing she expects is to be thrust into a world of ancient power and forbidden desire. Drawn to the mysterious and dangerously handsome quintuplet brothers-each an Alpha of the legendary Silverfang Pack-Selene soon learns that her arrival has awakened a prophecy older than time itself. As the brothers vie for her heart and loyalty, Selene discovers she is no ordinary human but the reincarnation of the Moonlight Witch-a being destined to unite the fractured pack or destroy it forever. With tensions rising and a rogue faction led by the vengeful Damien Voss threatening to tear the pack apart, Selene must navigate a whirlwind of passion, betrayal, and power. But the closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more dangerous her position becomes. Loyalties are tested, dark secrets come to light, and Selene must choose between love and survival. Five Alphas. One Luna. A bond forged in fire, blood, and the untamed pull of the moon. Will Selene save them-or doom them all?
"I'm going to tell you what I have in mind," he murmured. "First you're going to strip down until you're completely naked," he whispered against her ear. "Then I'm going to tie you up so you're completely powerless and subject to my every whim." "Mmm, sounds good so far," she murmured. "Then I'm going to insert a plug to prepare you for me. After that I'm going to spank that sweet ass of yours until it's rosy with my marks." She shivered uncontrollably, her mind exploding with the images he evoked. She let out a small whimper as he sucked the lobe of her ear into his mouth. God, she could cum with just his words. She was already aching with need. Her nipples tingled and hardened to painful points. Her clit pulsed and twitched between her legs until she clamped her thighs together to alleviate the burn. "And then I'm going to f**k your mouth. But I won't cum. Not yet. When I'm close, I'll flog you again until your ass is burning and you're on fire with the need for relief. And then I'm going to f**k that ass. I'm going to take you hard and rough, to the very limits of what you can withstand. I won't be gentle. Not tonight. I'm going to take you as roughly as you can stand. And then I'm going to cum all over your ass. Are you ready to be completely and utterly dominated?"
"Who is she?" I asked, feeling tears well up in my eyes. "He met her at the Alpha training camp," he said. "She is a perfect suitor for him. It snowed last night, indicating that his wolf is happy with his choice." My heart sank, and tears made their way down my cheeks. Alexander took my innocence last night, and now he is taking that thing in his office as his Luna. **** Emily never shifted on her 18th birthday and became the laughingstock of the pack. When her old crush, Alexander Black, returns from Alpha Training, she never expected him to be her mate. After a night of passionate love, Emily finds out that young Alpha Alexander has taken a chosen mate. Heartbroken and humiliated, Emily runs off and disappears from the pack. Now, five years later, Emily is a high-ranking warrior in King Alpha's army, specializing in sensitive matters. When her best friend invites her to a night of music and laughter, she never expects to run into her mate, Alexander. Will Alexander figure out it is Emily? Will he chase after her, and most of all, will Emily be able to keep her secrets safe?
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
"Is it considered betrayal to develop feelings for your best friend's boyfriend? What about when fate intervenes, and he turns out to be your destined mate? You might think it's luck and thank the moon goddess for such a twist of fate. That's what I believed until the love of my life uttered those dreaded words: 'I want a divorce!' As I stared at the pregnancy test in my hands, I realized it was better to keep my secret to myself. My name is Violet, and this is my story."
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Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”