Natalia Russell, a young woman who was ready to marry the man of her dreams, Dave, but finds out that he is cheating on her with her sister, Abby. Devastated and heartbroken, Natalia decides to drown her sorrows at an elite nightclub, where she meets a mysterious and handsome stranger named Jeremy Nicholas. Natalia ends up having a one-night stand with Jeremy, only to later discover that he is a powerful and wealthy businessman. Trying to move on with her life, Natalia discovers that she is pregnant with Jeremy's child. Feeling trapped and suffocated in her relationship with Jeremy, Natalia tries to escape several times, but is always stopped by him. Finally, Jeremy kidnaps Natalia and takes her to his mansion, where she is forced to stay against her will. Will Natalia be able to escape Jeremy's control and build a life of her own, or will she be trapped forever in a relationship she did not choose? Can Jeremy and Natalia overcome the obstacles of their past and find happiness together, or will their love be doomed from the start?
Natalia point of view.
My chest constricts and I squeeze my eyes shut, tears of sadness already rolling down my cheeks.
"Natalia, let me explain."
"What is there to explain?" I whisper.
"I... I'm sorry," he says, his voice weak and pathetic.
"Save it." I step up to him, pointing at Abby behind me. "You have some nerve. I told you I wouldn't go down without a fight. I guess you're too stupid to listen."
"Natalia."
"Shut up." I cut him off. "You disgust me."
The girl in my bedroom stirs and she turns to me, her face flushed and her hair in disarray.
I suck in a shaky breath.
"Abby, get out of my bed."
"Natalia," she pleads, but I can't look at her. I can barely stand to see her.
She's my sister, for God's sake.
"I'll destroy you," I whisper, stepping closer to her, rage filling me at the sight of her naked body on my bed.
She sits up, pulling the sheets around her, her eyes wide with fear.
Dave pushes me away from her, shielding her with his body.
"Don't you touch her!"
"Oh, so now you're protecting her?" I laugh, but it's sad and hollow. "How long has this been going on?"
"Natalia," he murmurs, running a hand through his hair. "Let me explain."
He grabs my shoulders, shaking me, trying to get me to look at him, but I jerk away.
"You have ten seconds to get out of my apartment. If you're still here when I count to ten, I will destroy both of you."
"Natalia." Dave tries to plead with me.
I look at Abby, watching her cower into the bed. Tears are running down her face.
"You bitch," I hiss. "You disgusting fucking bitch."
"Don't be like that," she starts, but I cut her off.
"I hate you both," I say, turning away from them. "Get out of my house!"
"Fine." He curses, and I hear him get off the bed. "But this isn't the end of this." His words are sharp and hard as he grabs his shirt from the floor. "It's far from over."
I turn to him, tears in my eyes.
"I hope it is. I never want to see your face again." My words break.
"I don't believe that." He says, looking at me. "And I hope you don't either."
"I mean it." My voice breaks. "You're disgusting. I hate you."
"I know you don't mean it," he whispers. "Please, don't say that. We're still friends."
"No, we're not." I whisper. "Go. I want nothing more to do with you."
He steps up to me, but I step back.
"I hate you," I repeat, my voice shaking.
"I'm sorry," he murmurs. "I love you, Natalia. I do."
"Get out of here!" I scream at him, crying. "I hate you!"
"Okay." He steps away from me, his eyes darkening with anger. "But I love you. I really do."
"I hate you." I whisper. He picks up his shoes, opening my door, and leaving.
I listen for the sound of the front door closing, then fall to my knees on the floor, sobbing. Tears run down my face. I pull the ring from my finger and throw it across the room, my body shaking as I cry.
"Natalia?" I hear my sister's voice from behind me.
I turn around to her.
"Get out." I scream, launching to my feet. "Leave me alone!"
She walks to me and pulls me into a hug, tears running down her cheeks.
"I'm so sorry," she whispers, clutching me to her. "I'm sorry."
"Don't touch me!" I scream, pushing her away from me. "Get off! You whore!"
I'm crying so hard, I can barely breathe. My body is shaking.
She shakes her head and sobbing uncontrollably.
"Don't say that." She cries.
"GET OFF!" I scream. "GO! NOW!"
I throw a lamp at her, the sound of it crashing against the wall making my blood run cold.
She grabs her dress, running out of my bedroom and to the front door, slamming it behind her.
I walk to the front door and lock it, turning around to look at the destruction of my apartment.
I fall to my knees, crying for a long time. The pain of betrayal is too much for me to bear. I'm going to have to find a new roommate. I'm going to need a new man.
I'm going to have to forget Dave and Abby and move on. So I decided going to the nearest bar alone.
"Here is your drink, ma'am," the bartender says, placing a drink in front of me.
"Thank you." I take a sip of the vodka, closing my eyes against the burn.
"Do you want another?"
"No." I shake my head. "Not right now."
The bartender walks to the next person at the counter and I watch her as she makes a martini for the couple. I take another sip of my drink, and then sigh, running a hand through my hair. I rub my forehead.
I need to get drunk to forget about the events of the day. To forget what Dave did to me. I reach in my purse and pull out another hundred-dollar bill, waving it at the bartender.
"Another." I nod.
She smiles at me and nods, walking over to the vodka. She makes me another and I take a few sips. Then I realize that I'm the last person left in the bar.
"Sorry." She says, "But it's closing time."
"Oh." I blink at her. "It is?"
"Yeah," she nods. "Come back tomorrow."
I nod, standing up. The wine makes me slightly dizzy.
Serena has always believed that her mate exists somewhere, and she longs to find him. When the Moon Goddess pairs her with the Alpha of her pack, a ruthless and selfless werewolf named Ezra, Serena is shocked. Ezra, who prefers the company of his ex-fiancée, Marissa, is initially uninterested in Serena, but when she arrives at his pack, he is forced to face his destiny. But Ezra's wolf yearns for Serena, and his mating bond with her grows stronger every day. He can't deny his attraction. As the full moon approaches, Serena learns the devastating truth that Ezra plans to reject her as his mate, leaving her to struggle with feelings of rejection and worthlessness. Heartbroken, Serena must decide whether to stay and face her heartache head-on, or return home and leave the pain behind. But Ezra realizes his mistake, he needs Serena, and he tries to win her back. His struggle with his own feelings and the pull of their mate bond lead him to confront Serena and confess his love for her. Worst of all, he can't deny that he's become truly obsessed with her.
Cameron Braxton has it all, wealth, success, and a reputation for ruthlessness in business. But there's one thing he doesn't have, a wife. It is his mother's dying wish that he marry. And Rebecca Kinsley, a young woman with a troubled past. She was abandoned by her parents and forced into foster care. Cameron sees something in her that he can't ignore, something that makes him want to possess her. He offers her a deal, if she marries him, he'll give her the life she's always dreamed of. Rebecca agrees to Cameron's terms, hoping to escape her miserable life. But she soon realizes she's trapped in a loveless marriage to a man who seems incapable of feeling. She tries to make the best of it, but Cameron's coldness is suffocating. Devastated, she flees her mansion and begins to build a new life without him. Years later, Cameron realizes his mistake. He wants Rebecca back, but she refuses. She's moved on and now lives with a new man, her biological father. Cameron knows he must win her back, but how can he prove his love when he's been denied it for so long?
Winona is on vacation with her boyfriend, ready to accept a proposal, but he betrays her by proposing to her best friend. Heartbroken, she finds herself at the altar with a complete stranger. But to her surprise, the stranger was none other than the new CEO of her workplace. Now she must figure out if his presence at work and in her life is a coincidence or a master plan. Is their love real? Or just plain deception?
Seraphina's life was turned upside down when her pack was attacked. She was just 18, a naive Omega who only wanted to be loved and cherished by her mate. But she didn't get that chance. Her parents were slaughtered before her eyes, and then she was captured by the attacking pack's Alpha, Lucian. One day she learned that Lucian had a twin brother, Orion. He was his identical twin, but unlike Lucian, Orion seemed to sympathize with her. She could see it in the way he looked at her. There was a conflict in him. But Seraphina didn't know if Orion could save her. If he could, she would fall in love with him. She would give herself completely to him. But Lucian became more and more possessive of her. He had a secret he had kept from her for far too long. The truth would set her free, but it would also put a target on her back. The men would stop at nothing to claim her.
Nate Nicholson, the handsome and dashing CEO of Nicholson company, is feeling very empty and heartbroken until he meets Brianne Vaughn, the new janitor at his company, he feels very much in love with her because Brianne is very similar to his late fiancée, Elora, it has been a long time since Elora died, but he is still in love with her and Brianne really reminds him of Elora in an entirely different form. Nate decides to marry Brianne and is willing to do anything for her, until his mother, Winona, finds out about their relationship and tries to ruin their relationship because she has set Nate up with Elaine West, a wealthy heiress to marry her son. But Nate still tries to maintain his love for Brianne despite the many obstacles in their relationship. Because Nate is truly obsessed with Brianne.
Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her. Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it. Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated. Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings?
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Sheila had her back against the wall when her family tried to force her to marry an awful old man. In a fit of rage, she hired a gigolo to act as her husband. She thought the gigolo needed money and did this for a living. Little did she know that he was nothing like that. One day, he pulled off his mask and revealed himself to be the world's top magnate. This marked the beginning of their love. He showered her with everything she could ever want. They were happy. However, unexpected circumstances soon posed a threat to their love. Would Sheila and her husband make it through the storm? Find out!
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
"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?"