Found 2012 a brush with love: a novel Stories

Annabel's world is shattered when she catches her boyfriend, Steven, in bed with another woman. Betrayal devastates her, but the pain escalates when she discovers she's pregnant with his child. A dedicated cardiac surgeon, she forces herself to focus on work, putting the emotional debris aside. But her dreams of a controlled life are shattered when she's abducted outside her hospital.
When Annabel arrives, she is miles from home—in the center of Italy, a captive of one of the most infamous mafi...

This story captivates with its seamless blend of suspense, emotional stakes, and profound themes of autonomy and identity. It intertwines human ingenuity with the complex emotions of artificial beings, creating a unique narrative where technology and humanity converge. The protagonist’s journey is not just a fight for freedom but an exploration of trust and resilience in the face of overwhelming control. Dynamic characters, ethical dilemmas, and rich world-building make the tale riveting. Each c...

Christiana and Andrew have been dating for over three years. Everything was going well for them until Andrew revealed his true identity to her as the heir to one of the biggest billionaires in the USA.
Leaving her life behind in Switzerland to accompany Andrew and see his world turns out to be the opposite of everything she dreams of.
With Andrew's mother not hiding her disdain for Christiana and his ex-girlfriend who would do anything to get her man, Christiana is in a fix where she has t...

Valentina Ríos never believed in fairy tales—especially not the kind written in blood.
When a secret investigation leads her straight to the most feared name in the underworld—the Moretti family—her life spirals into a dangerous game between truth and temptation. Alessio Moretti, the charismatic and lethal heir to the clan, isn’t just her biggest obstacle… he’s also the darkest temptation she’s ever faced.
He doesn’t give warnings.
She doesn’t take orders.
Between sparks of tension, buried se...

“I want this body”.
“Its yours”
After the death of his wife in a ghastly accident, Having no options left after forced retirement, Lance, a father of two opts to take loan but as time ran out he could not pay back. Vanessa, his eldest child opts become a stripper in a lavish club just to make ends meet and pay off her fathers debt to the ruthless Billionaire.
Just a glance at the slender and blonde beauty dancing on the pole and Andre alrea...

"Chloe's,Do you know that Ethan is getting married too? His wedding is on the same day as yours," Evelyn said as her grip on the steering wheel tightened.
A frozen smile appeared on the corner of Chloe's mouth in an instant. In the end, she shook her head and looked out the window.
The green light came on, and the car started moving. Evelyn looked ahead, unable to help but recall the past.
"Back in school, you two were so high-profile. Everyone said that if you two ever separated, neith...

Nestled in the heart of a picturesque small town lies Willowcreek Library, a haven for a book lover and the quiet refuge of Evelyn Harper. A reserved librarian with a passion for literature and a past she keeps under locked away. Evelyn is perfectly content hiding behind the pages of her books until Theo Sinclair arrives.
Theo, a charismatic bookshop owner with a mysterious past and an easy smile, opens a modern book café clash with Evelyn’s hushed sanctuary. Sparks fly, and their rivalry turns ...

Catherine Lane doesn’t believe in love. Not after the divorce that shattered her family—or the silence her father left behind. Focused, brilliant, and emotionally guarded, she builds walls no one gets past. Especially not at Statham Enterprise, New York’s most cutthroat corporate empire.
Erik Statham doesn’t have time for distractions. Ruthless in business, cold by design, he built his empire by staying detached. But when Catherine storms into his world—sharp-tongued, unapologetic, and smarter ...

One night, Zharies (a poor orphan boy) helps Gerry (a mobster's son) who has escaped from his match night. A deal between them emerges for each other's benefit. Zharies has a big secret and he calls it ‘Jinx’. He always hides it from everyone after the bad things that happened in his past, but it also leads him to a love triangle full of dilemmas and intrigues.

His lips hit mine slowly, but it was everything I’d refused to let myself think about. Slowly at first, then he moaned, just a little bit. I pulled back to look at him, his hands held my waist firmly, daring me to try to get away. a smirk played on his sexy lips before they came crashing into mine. A fire erupted under my skin as his tongue traced over my bottom lip before he nipped it just a little. Causing a quiet moan to slip from my lips. He pushed me back against the wall, grinding his hard...

ARMY MAJOR RISHABH MALHOTRA, at 27, ends a decade-long relationship with childhood sweetheart AVANI MEHRA, 23, just before a high-risk mission. Their love story began in Pune, but RISHABH’s sudden decision to cut all ties leaves AVANI shattered. As RISHABH goes off on his mission, he severs ties to keep AVANI safe from potential repercussions of his dangerous work. AVANI, once warm-hearted, becomes emotionally cold and distant, while RISHABH remains haunted by his decision.
A year later, RISHABH...

Five years ago, when Rafe demanded a paternity test, Lindi was devastated.
When the test came back negative and Rafe believed science over her word, Lindi realized the man she'd loved with all of her heart had never loved her.
Now Rafe is back in her life and he still refuses to admit her twin boys were his.
Love Me, Trust Me is created by Marie Dry, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

"When childhood friends become something more..."
Lucretia and Philip's friendship was forged in the sun-drenched gardens of Washington DC, where they spent countless hours exploring and dreaming together. But as they grew older, Lucretia's feelings for Philip evolved into something more. Afraid of risking their lifelong friendship, she kept her emotions hidden.
Will Lucretia find the courage to reveal her true feelings, or will her love remain a secret? And what if Philip's heart belongs to s...

Vivienne Payton is a 19 years old girl with endless beauty, she was raised in an orphanage, she knew nothing of her birth parents or who brought her to such a place but at the age of ten, she was thrown out for a crime she didn't commit, she never thought life was easy but she made sure she worked hard her entire life to give herself a better life and future but for how long when life problems presented themselves, bringing her back to the reality that she was all alone with no one to call her o...

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"Audrey Winata, a 19-year-old girl living in luxury as the only child of one of the richest men in Indonesia. However, everything changed drastically after the sudden death of her parents. Audrey is shocked to learn that her parents left behind a huge debt that exceeds their wealth.
In a desperate attempt to pay off the debt, Audrey tried to find a job, but fate was always against her. However, fate brought her together with a little boy she met by chance. The little boy was the so...

They say that the eyes are the mirror to the soul, but his eyes were cold and dark. Atlas Drakov is a known killer, the ruthless and calculated leader of the Italian Mafia. Aleara Davis is an introverted American girl who would rather have her nose down in a book then interact with people at the best of times. When, by force their worlds collide, they are made to endure each other's company, turning each others worlds upside down.

Sebastian Grey
The Grey family has been the king of trading for decades, you can easily imagine how rich he is. Before his family can give all the company to him, he has to marry his rival, Isabelle Orsino. He doesn't understand why he has to marry her when their families are no longer in a good relationship.
Isabella Orsino
Marrying Sebastian Grey is like a golden ticket for her, not because of the money but she gets to learn more about the business world from the expert. She's been planning ...

In Indonesia, right in the city known as Medan, a king named King Maeko rules over his people. He is known for his fearlessness and discipline.
And his family members includes: Queen Amber his wife, Niran, his first prince, Arjun the second prince and Hana the last princess.
This family is feared by everyone even down to the children of Medan. The king every year, goes to the poor cities in Indonesia to get slaves for his city.
He doing this shows he has power, and is considered as the strong...

In their 6-year marriage, Nora never succeeded in making Austin fall in love with her. Upon learning of her stage-IV cancer, she only begged for ten months. "After ten months, I will divorce you. Please, don't hate me." "What game are you playing?" "I'm tired and want to be free." Childhood sweethearts grew old as time passed. Nora loved Austin for 13 years, while Austin gave all his love to someone else. Austin decided to divorce Nora, who was suffering great pain from illness. "Austin, can you...

"Mr. Barrett, this was from your ex-wife, saying she wished you a happy wedding!"
The assistant, Jacob, whose expression was a bit solemn, silently handed over the package.
He opened the package, which contained three documents:
The first one was a consent form for the donation of corneas and kidneys;
The second was a report from Washington Hospital on advanced brain cancer;
The third again was a pregnancy test issued by a Washington hospital.
He shuddered as he turned the last page of the...

Never has he seen a woman expose her ankles and lower legs so much.
From her knees down, everything was exposed!
Jane recognized that they were wearing Tartan, belonging to the Mackay family.
Hold on! Their heavy accents and their use of ancient Scottish slang gave Jane an ominous feeling.
Since she was sucked into the ancient book by that weirdo, did it mean he somehow sent her back in time?
"Then, then... may I ask what date it is? Which clan are you from? And who is your present chieftain?"
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Claire has always been different—a beta werewolf gifted in the deadly arts of healing and poison. Feared for her unusual abilities, she is shunned by her pack, except for Dylan, the alpha’s son, who enjoys making her life miserable. But on his birthday, Claire finally gets her revenge, humiliating him in front of everyone.
She never expects what happens next. The intoxicating scent of a mate bond ties her to the one person she despises most—Dylan. Disgusted, she rejects him without hesitation. ...

Air Force Pilot Charlie Matthews has flown to the farthest reaches of the world, but he can never seem to reconnect with his first, and only love. Will their latest reunion finally land them on a path to forever? After years of service in the Air Force, Charlie Matthews is finally hanging up his wings and coming home for good to the Flying Cross Ranch to help his ailing father. And after nearly a decade of short layovers and missed connections, Charlie is finally swooping back to sweep the lov...

Elsa is a stunningly beautiful and gentle young woman, often perceived as a soft and somewhat timid soul. On the other hand, Nicholas is like a regal and aloof prince, exuding an air of cold detachment while possessing unimaginable wealth and intelligence. Elsa believed that Cinderella stories only existed in fairy tales and that someone like Nicholas would never cross paths with her. However, a twist of fate binds them as secret lovers. Elsa is convinced that Nicholas only sees her as a means t...

This scar—my original sin, and my ten years of loving you.
They all praise genius photographer Liam for capturing the beauty of souls, never knowing his inspiration comes from a scarred girl hiding behind masks—me.
He once said my wounds were angel wings, so I clung to that delusion, painting faces on cheap film sets day and night while he stood in spotlights, photographing supermodels I could never reach.
Until he appeared again, turning his lens on my broken face.
"Don't hide," his voice was h...

I died once, rotting away for seven years in the darkness of a basement, only to be reborn on the night I destroyed everyone's lives — but why is my stepbrother Maxwell, who should hate me to his core, looking at me with increasingly dangerous eyes?
In my past life, his hatred ran so deep he locked me away for seven years. In this life, I'm desperately trying to avoid him, to help him reconcile with Helen — so why does he keep finding excuses to get closer to me?

I was supposed to become someone else's wife today.
Standing at the altar, facing my gentle fiancé, I struggled to say "I do" without meaning it. For three years, I had been trying to forget the one who would never come back—my first love, Shawn Mitchell.
The military said he died in combat. I cried until I had no tears left, and even learned to start over.
Until halfway through the wedding ceremony, I saw that familiar silhouette.
"That's Shawn! I'm certain that's Shawn!" I screamed frantic...

In the year I was scraping by, I impersonated my sister to care for her fiancé, who had lost his sight, all for half a million.The day his sight returned, I left without a word.Our next encounter was at a business interview.I was an obscure intern reporter.His status restored; he was the young executive poised to inherit the Xavier Luxury Group.Reporter asked him: "We've heard that during your illness, your fiancée Miss Zimmerman stayed faithfully by your side, and the wedding bells are soon to ...

This story opens with a passage that is rarely used by other writers. Even though this story tells about a CEO, it does not necessarily depict a healthy CEO. perfect physique, and contracts that harm the woman. This story also provides another treat, where an ordinary woman is able to make a CEO fall in love with her.

As the CEO's wife, Wendy Jensen returns home to reconnect with her roots, only to face constant mockery and hostility from her stepsister, Sunny Jackson. Wendy, who has always kept a low profile, can no longer tolerate the mistreatment and decides to fight back.

Criminal profiler in training (and newlywed) Jessie Hunt, 29, discovers that dark secrets lurk in her new suburban town; when a body turns up dead, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of her newfound friends, her husband’s secrets, her serial killer caseload—and the secrets of her own dark past.In THE PERFECT WIFE (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book One), Criminal profiler-in-training Jessie Hunt is sure she's finally put the darkness of her childhood behind her. She and h...

Luna has tried her best to make her forced marriage to Xen work for the sake of their child. But with Riley and Sophia- Xen's ex-girlfriend and her son in the picture. She fights a losing battle.
Ollie, Xen's son is neglected by his father for a very long time and he is also suffering from a mysterious sickness that's draining his life force.
When his last wish to have his dad come to his 5th birthday party is dashed by his failure to show up, Ollie dies in an accident after seeing his father ce...

I’m the old man of the group and no matter how much they value me, I will never be a part of them, Knight of the queen or not. I am the expendable one, the one that shouldn’t be here, and the one that shouldn’t be alive. By all accounts, I should have died 13 years ago. A question I always ask myself, every time my eyes open: why am I still alive? Why did the gods let that old priestess find me so many moons ago and bring me back from the dead? Why did they allow me to live?
I still wonder what...

Madeleine has seen spirits since she was a small child. It runs in her family and she has never known any different. But when she goes to her favorite antique shop and notices that the plain silver band she has had her eyes set on for three years is still there, she finally decides to purchase it. As soon as she touches the ring, a spirit of a man, Christian, appears and follows her around the shop. The more she learns of his story, the more she learns about herself until she falls for him. Fate...

MURDER IN THE MANOR (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 1) is the debut novel in a charming new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, needs a drastic change. She needs to quit her job, leave her horrendous boss and New York City, and walk away from the fast life. Making good on her childhood promise to herself, she decides to walk away from it all, and to relive a beloved childhood vacation in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire.Wilfordshire...

“Sophie Love's ability to impart magic to her readers is exquisitely wrought in powerfully evocative phrases and descriptions….This is the perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads.”--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan re For Now and Forev...

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) CUL DE SAC (A Chloe Fine Mystery) is book #3 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller O...

Noah Martin is the most handsome physics instructor at his college. Of course, being an ex-model helps a bit in that department. He is engaged to a beautiful and talented designer, Olivia Wilson. They have a newborn daughter, Amelia, and are extremely busy with both of their careers. With the stress of everyday life and their newborn baby… they begin to just live together and not really be together. They skirt around the main issue between them and find excuses to not talk about it. When Noah’s ...

"I need you to find my son. Luna is here...or maybe a doppelganger and is playing dead in my arms and I know it's not true. Gather all the men, lock down the city." I said as there was a sob from the other end of the call.
"Luna's....dead?" My Beta's voice broke on this.
"Stop playing these tricks with me, Thorne..she is not dead. Find my son. She will wake up once she sees him."
"Alpha Xenois, your son is in the morgue..."
Luna has tried her best to make her forced marriage to Xen wo...

WARNING …. WARNING…. This isn't your regular werewolf romance. This novel is a bloody werewolf romance with rated scenes that you could find disgusting at any time. In case you do not have the heart to read it, please you can quit it. But at the same time, I'll be glad if y'all could support my first story.
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When a banished Luna became a slave to the most dangerous Three Alpha brothers. Ashina thought everything that was happening to her was just a mere dream, but little did she know it...

"Your pussy is dripping for us, begging for us to use it." His deep voice sent shivers down my spine.
"Do you want that, buttercup? Do you want us to give your little cunt what it craves?"
"Y…yes, sir." I breathed
Joanna Clover's hard work through university paid off when she got a secretary job offer to her dream company, Dangote Group of Industries. The company is owned by three mafia heirs, they don't only own a joint business, they are also lovers and had been to...

I have everything in my life all figured out. My job in a Manhattan empire is perfect, allowing me to maintain a quiet and organized existence. After a childhood filled with painful memories, abuse, and a useless mother, this sense of security is a necessity for me. But along with it comes a problem that could disrupt everything I thought I needed.
My promotion places me in close proximity to Jacob Carrero, a young, incredibly attractive, and playboy billionaire with a notorious reputation. I n...

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“Answer me…how many fucking men have taken pleasure from this body…”
I shake as I feel his fingers skating down my chest…
Breast,
Nipple,
Torso,
Then…then…my vulva.
I moan, staring into his orb with lust...
He locks eyes with me while he feathers a touch over my clit.
“Speak up. How many…have touched this clit, make it swell…make it horny…speak?” He commands and I moan...
Since my eighteenth birthday everything I felt for David turned into lust. I want him to ruin me for other ...

All her life, Caroline used to believe werewolves are fantasy creatures. Not until her 18th birthday was Caroline told that she was adopted and to make her feel worse, she was adopted into a werewolf family. More importantly, she was her stepbrother's Mate and her stepbrother is an Alpha. Just when Caroline was blending into the situation, she was found by a man who told her he is her real cousin.
She was also told her identity as a Lycan- werewolf's most hated enemy and the only way to live is...

Pregnant But Not accepted by the Alpha King
"My lord, several months have passed, and the young lady has not shown any signs of being pregnant?"
"How many times must I repeat myself not to question my decisions, Beta? She will bear a child because that's why I bought her, to have the rightful alpha heir. And when that child is born, the curse will be broken, and I can rid myself of the burden of having her in my castle, forever."
The moment I secretly heard these words, my ...

"Let go of me!"
"You're asking me to let go of you? Weren't you the one who took the initiative that night?" Amos Granger's words struck her like a bolt of lightning.
"What are you talking about? I don't know what you're talking about."
"Woman..." Amos gently pinched Eudora's chin. "There isn't a woman in this world who dares to defy me."
Eudora has been married for three years. Her husband never touched her but he had many affairs with other women. To revenge her unfaithful ...