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Eloisa Martinelli is everything she once feared—ruthless, dark, and unrelenting. Driven by vengeance for her family, she has become a deadly force, slipping through shadows and leaving devastation in her wake. Murder is no longer a taboo but a necessity. Yet, beneath her lethal exterior, she battles with her humanity, wrestling with the price of blood on her hands.
Then there is Xavier Romano. Cold and calculating, he revels in his dominance, finding satisfaction in the terror he instills and t...

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This book includes age-gap stories, stepfamily dynamics, b**m, gay and lesbian series, all in one book.

Everyone deserves a second chance, even if they tried to strangle you to death in your sleep.
Aya has been trained all her life as a living weapon, but she has never taken a life. She has never been with a man. She lives her life for the sake of her mistress Lady Charlotte. Her latest mission: impersonating her lady and becoming bride to the barbarian prince who has invaded her homeland and imprisoned the former queen.
It will be a brutal task, assassinating the prince and his father and recla...

When Aria stumbles across Kael while trespassing into Nightclaw territory to gather rare herbs, the pull between them is instant—and undeniable. But their packs are enemies. Her Alpha would never allow it. And Kael has sworn off the bond that fate once used to destroy someone he loved.
Yet every moon draws them closer.
And when a dark force threatens to wipe out both packs, Aria and Kael may have no choice but to either fight fate—or surrender to it.

“Clarissa Emberdale, I reject you! Leave my pack at once!!” It replays in her mind, and she is compelled to leave the group, her head down in shame. But it isn't enough to deter Clarissa from living her best life as a caregiver while simultaneously providing a better life for the kid growing in her belly. She decided to take a second chance at everything except love. Having made up her mind that there is no guy that would actually love her except to use her, she was given the opportunity to ...

"You taste like warm sweet honey and I want more of you!" He growls as he presses his manhood into my hip. "Give yourself to me tesoro." [Treasure]
His words are like fuel to my igniting fire.
I want him, I crave him and when his lips start to suck on my heated skin I turn into a puddle of water when his hand dips into the top of my dress….
What began as a fling evolved into something far greater than either of them could have imagined.
What will the Italian billionaire do to save Vanessa whe...

Scarlett Blackwood, a beautiful and independent woman, had it all - wealth, love, and family. But when her twin sister Scarlynn died in childbirth, Scarlett's life took a drastic turn. To protect her family from a powerful mafia leader, she assumed her sister's identity and married him. Now, Scarlett must navigate this treacherous deception, all while keeping the truth hidden from her husband, Asher. If he discovers her secret, will he forgive her family or seek revenge? Scarlett's charade is a ...

In a future where humanity struggles to colonize new worlds, Shaira, a young copilot just nineteen years old, finds herself trapped on a hostile planet after a violent attack brings down her ship. Waking up in an unfamiliar forest and surrounded by dangers she doesn’t understand, Shaira is rescued—and captured—by a handsome and enigmatic indigenous warrior, belonging to a people fiercely defending the lands humans have begun to plunder.
As she confronts her new reality and the growing attractio...

Orphaned servant, Lyra– a girl born under the cursed moon with silver eyes and a crescent birthmark has always been an outcast in her pack due to the prophecy surrounding her birth.
On the night of her eighteenth birthday, she is publicly rejected by Alpha Kade.
Desperate to save her face and avoid further embarrassment, she runs into the unbound lands and is attacked by a stray rogue, only to be saved by a mysterious wolf with silver fur who marks her after discovering their mate's bond.
But...

" Open wide for me baby. I'll give you what you want"
One spontaneous decision throws Avah into a life she didn't plan. Suddenly her peaceful life was not peaceful anymore.
Warning ⚠️ this story will contain mature scenes.

Every year, the harvest comes. And every year, the vampires choose.
Eighteen-year-old Isla never paired, never bred, never followed the path carved out for human girls. Instead, she was drawn to the cold, to the mist, to the forbidden castle on the hill.
Now, she knows why.
It's him. It's always been him. Prince Aeron, the first of his bloodline. He is ancient, devastatingly handsome, and cruelly dangerous. He chooses her to be his human. His pet.
Or so she thinks.
Isla is more than just a...

After a crushing breakup, 21-year-old Alina Stone returns home, seeking refuge in her mother and stepfather’s quiet werewolf territory. But her plans for a fresh start are upended when she crosses paths with Dax Carter—her arrogant, devastatingly handsome stepbrother and the notorious playboy of her college. Worse still, he’s the alpha-in-waiting.
Alina knows his type, and she wants nothing to do with him. But fate has other plans. One heated encounter changes everything when Dax’s wolf recogni...

As a committed security agent, Julia Harper has dedicated her professional life to shielding people from the evil forces that lurk in the criminal underbelly. After her husband passes away and she is persuaded by coworkers to try dating apps, she meets Ethan, a handsome stranger who rapidly becomes her solace from loss. However, Ethan is not who he seems to be.
Raised in a society where lying is necessary to survive, Ethan Chase is a con man. Employed to control Julia, he views her as only anoth...

“Well… Well, look who is a curious little mutt.” a deep voice says, sandalwood and vanilla enter the room. Letting me know that Cole is behind me, turning I smile softly. He is leaning against the door frame, his golden red ones staring at me.
Making me wonder how long he has been standing there. He has a smirk on his face, yet his eyes hold a jealousy in them. I take it that these are Derrick’s or he smells his soap on me. I wonder how hard it is for them to share one mate.
Natalina Collins is...

After being abused for most of her life, Emily turns to witchcraft for protection. However, she gets more than she bargains for when twin demon brothers show up. They protect her from everything while longing to fill her every need.
At that moment she found out she really liked being controlled in the bedroom. He had already given her a few orders, each one turning her on just a little bit more than the last. “Suck.” Sal ordered Emily, while placing a black toy in her mouth.
“Now I a...

"Dera," he said, his voice low and strained.
Before I could process what was happening, we were drawn to each other as if by an invisible force. Our lips met in a kiss that sent a shockwave through my body. For a moment, the world faded away, leaving only the two of us.
But then, Eric bit my shoulder, marking me as his mate. The sharp pain snapped me back to reality, and I stumbled back, my hand flying to the mark.
"What are you doing?" I asked, my voice shaking.
Eric looked just as shocked ...

"Your return is the Windsor family's greatest shame."
Emily Windsor had endured unimaginable hardships, clawing her way back from the depths of hell, only to find not the warmth of family, but venomous words from those who should have been her sanctuary. Her adopted sister Laura Windsor nestled in the arms of Emily's former fiancé, wearing a mask of innocent sweetness: "Oh, Emily, if you hadn't taken my place that night, your life wouldn't have turned out this way, would it?"
In her darkest ho...

In a city ruled by crime and divided by blood, two mafia bosses reign as bitter enemies. Alessio "The Viper" Moretti is ruthless, calculating, and feared by all. His rival, Dante "The Wolf" Russo, is equally dangerous, with a reputation for being unpredictable and merciless. When Alessio is betrayed by his own men and brought before Dante, bound and helpless, he expects nothing but death. But Dante has other plans.
As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the line between hatred and desire begins ...

1. Genre and Tone
We’re aiming for a contemporary erotic romance with an intense and passionate tone. The story will blend emotional depth with explicit content, ensuring a strong connection between the characters.
2. Character Development
Protagonist 1:
- Name: Lena Hart
- Age: 28
- Background: Lena is a successful corporate lawyer, ambitious and highly disciplined in her career. However, her personal life feels unfulfilled. She’s been in a few relation...

For decades, the war between humans and werewolves raged on, leaving nothing but destruction and hatred in its wake. When the humans lost, they were reduced to slaves, their lives were controlled by their wolf conquerors.
Leah, a beautiful and kind-hearted herbalist, is sent to the Silverclaw Pack to tend to its mysterious Alpha, Kael, who is recovering from a near-fatal rogue attack.
Standing tall at 6’5” with striking silver eyes, Kael embodies authority and raw masculinity that stirs desire...

His fingers crawled down from my shoulders to my waist like he was going through an art piece, but was breathing heavily at the same time.
“Thalia…” his breath touched my left ear. “Our bond isn't just about instinct…”
I pulled him off me, stepping back into the room. “Jaden, I'm human, and you're a werewolf. A bind cannot exist between us.”
“And does that matter?”
“It… it should.”
He pulled me back into his arms, and our lips engaged in a kiss, his scent of fresh grass waffling through my ...

"Ahhh!" The screams of Selene echoed through the night as Lucian's claws tore through the silver chains binding her wrists. He positioned himself closely and growled, "You are mine now. If you think you'll escape, go ahead. I'll catch you anywhere."
Exiled and betrayed by her own coven, Selene Nightshade thought she had escaped the deepest ravine of her past. But when Alpha Lucian Bloodclaw captures her, this ruthless leader of the werewolf clan becomes her captor, her tormentor, and her fated ...

Wanted by the seelies, lycans, witches, demons and worst of all, her anonymous father who wanted her by all means to keep his lost family bloodline.
She's hunted and wanted by all because of a strange mark embedded on her by the moon goddess which is believed that any clan that owns her, heads the supernatural community.
A mark she once thought was an ordinary birth tattoo!!
Find out what happens when she enjoins with one of the supernatural community causing unending war as others try to mea...

The story begins in Italy, Rome (1826) with a young Carissa heading toward the castle, their family's castle. She is confused as to why she would be given away in marriage in exchange for peace that she was sure would never last.
She has a brief discussion with her father, to try to see if she could convince him against the idea but he would not hear it, and she was left with no choice.
While on a charade to get to know each other, Carissa forgets herself and ends up killing Clyde not wit...

Story blurb
After Zara’s family is framed and brutally executed as traitors, she is reduced to a life of slavery in the Nightshade pack, enduring constant torment and rejection. But her world takes a sudden turn when she catches the eye of Alpha Ashen, ruler of a powerful kingdom and fiancé to the Alpha's daughter. Captivated by Zara, Ashen defies expectations and proposes to her instead, sparking chaos among the packs.
On her journey to her new life, Zara is kidnapped by Magnus—a dangerous rog...

Maris Caine is a counselor who has the ability to enchant anyone with her voice but what happens when she disrupts a ritual and runs away with the entity needed for it to be completed, leading to Azazel birthing a new demon that he sends after her–Vampire.
Logan Wolfe is the Alpha of the Oberon kingdom who happens to save his mate from Azazel and swears to protect her but how is that possible when she is stubborn and blames it all on Logan?
She finds out a secret about herself and wages war am...

Mia and James, both grappling with personal and professional challenges, find themselves entangled in a contract marriage, a unique arrangement that promises to solve their individual problems. As they navigate the complexities of pretending to be a loving couple, their relationship evolves in unexpected ways. Bonded by secrecy, they embark on a journey filled with laughter, misunderstandings, and growing attraction...

"We want to see the virgin's breasts!" They shouted and ripped off my top, leaving me in nothing but my underwear.
Everyone laughed at me, but I can't do anything.
I couldn't speak.
"She seems to have a nice ass ...... " the man said.
He propped me up on a table and put my hands behind my back, then turned me over and lifted my skirt, exposing my ass. I gasped and tried to move, but he spanked me.
"How about we start with a hundred dollars? Any more, and you can check if she's a virgin...... "...

"Meet me in your room in thirty minutes, for your wedding surprise," the message read, making me giggle. My ears twitched with excitement as I anticipated the gift I was to get from my sister.
"I hope it is something I have always wanted," I said, the eagerness in my voice.
I made my way upstairs to my room. I had gotten close to my room when I heard some weird noises. I began to walk slowly, thinking my sister was in bed with one of her numerous lovers. It was no surprise to me, as this was not...

“Harriet, I will pay you twenty-five thousand to pose as my wife.” Gino’s eyes held mine, his gaze steady. “I know it’s a lot to ask, but I need someone who can play the part of my wife for a few weeks. I have a business deal that will close soon, and my… associates need to see me as a happily married man. That’s where you come in.”
I felt like I was trapped in some bizarre dream. A fake marriage for twenty-five thousand dollars? It was unbelievable, but… the money was tempting. And the idea of...

The night of the Choosing Ceremony was supposed to mark Sasha’s beginning. Instead, it becomes her undoing. Betrayed by the mate she trusted, shattered by the friend she loved, humiliated before the eyes of her pack.
But just when she feels like all hope is lost, an unexpected twist in the form of the exiled heir, Ronan, claims her with a truth that shakes her very soul.
“You were never his, Sasha. You were mine from the beginning. You bear the mark that only I can see…it changes everything.”
As...

I was nothing. A rejected mate. A worthless omega. A slave forced to endure the cruelty of my pack. Alpha Ryker, the man destined to love me, cast me aside without a second thought. I wasn’t just betrayed by him but I was also betrayed by him and my step sister. I was left to suffer, to break, to fade into nothingness. Until he came. Kaiden. The rogue. The monster. The man whispered about in nightmares and spoken of in fear. They say he’s cursed, that his very existence is a death sentence. Pack...

After a fierce battle, powerful sorceress Elizebeth Starwhisper is struck by a rival's spell, sending her across time and space into the 21st century—and into the body of drowned heiress Elizabeth Rockfield. Suddenly revived, Elizabeth must adapt to survive, learning the secrets of modern money-making while cleverly applying her mystical skills in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, her arranged-marriage husband, Frank, LA's youngest billionaire, notices that his "wife" seems like a whole new person—and...

Follow the heart shattering journey of a girl named Charlotte who is relentlessly pursued by three guys in her neighbourhood - Tommy, Jason, and Holden. The three have tortured her for years and seem to hold a sick twisted obsession for her timid personality…
Charlotte soon realises that she must escape their clutches in order to make it out alive... even if that means doing something that she will heavily regret!
As she flees from the abuse along with running from her neglectful mother and h...

Charlotte has always been the spare,
The second daughter, the invaluable one and she hasn't really minded because although it hurts it gives her a freedom that her sister can only dream of.
A freedom that is taken away when she is promised to the notorious Alpha Hunter.
She won't do that; not when she realizes she has a mate out there so she runs away. And where does she run? Straight into the arms of her mate.
Logan has never really put much thought into having a mate but now that he do...

--“I cannot dismiss the feeling that I will not survive the night. I am shaking in fear, but I know my time is coming to an end, and all this is happening on my 18th birthday. That is the very worst part, I was so looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life.”
--“I can feel our mate, Jake. I can sense her but her scent is faint. She is scared, we need to help her.”
Evie Andrews is a loner. Abandoned as a baby, she has spent her whole life in foster care in New Orleans. She was turn...

One day I'm dealing with cranky toddlers and parents who work too much to actually parent, the next my life is turned upside down and I'm working in a bar for supernaturals. I might not know how to mix drinks, but strangely enough the skills needed to deal with misbehaving children seem to work well enough on vampires, werewolves and even witches. The good news is this job is interesting and hey, my boss might be a demon but I'm pretty sure that under all the grumpy expressions he is a total sof...

Nicole Williams is a good girl, an 18-year-old college student. She is deceived by her sister during a party to enter the room of a mysterious man. Her sister didn't expect that she would end up in the wrong room. After being exposed in her passionate night in national newspapers, she is forced to marry that man, who will make her suffer unimaginably.
Bruno Leone is a multimillionaire CEO, an attractive man in his early 30s. After being betrayed by a woman with his own brother, he became bitter...

As she took in her surroundings, Cecilia saw only bare flesh. The carnal muscles and handsome faces, tangled around her.
Four Alphas.
One curled her hair between his fingers. One held her hand to his mouth, brushing a feather-light kiss against her knuckles. She rested against the chests of two of them, their laughter soft in her ears and their bodies pressed warm against her shoulders.
The Alphas’ fingers moved down her naked flesh, casting chills where they went. Hot, gentle lines were dra...

Dark Romance in Blackthorne Hollow
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Title: Whispers in the Shadows
Genre: Dark Romance
Synopsis:
In the desolate town of Blackthorne Hollow, secrets are buried deep, entwined with lust, betrayal, and forbidden love. Clara, a brilliant but introverted college student, returns to her hometown after her mother’s sudden death, haunted by memories and an overwhelming sense of loss. As she unravels truths about her family and her mother’s hidden past, she encounters Adrian, a charismatic yet enigma...