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In the midst of a turbulent family dynamic, Elena grapples with the emotional scars of being unwanted and unloved by her own kin.
Her mother's absence and her father's remarriage only serve to deepen her sense of isolation, as her stepmother treats her with disdain and her father becomes increasingly detached.
Faced with this unrelenting hostility, Elena's life takes a drastic turn when she is callously sold to the domineering Alpha Dean by her own father, who has been swayed by her stepmothe...

"Fuck," he groaned, his control seemingly slipping.
"Yes," she panted, meeting his thrusts with her own urgent rhythm. "Like this, Damien. Harder, deeper."
One night of passion. An unexpected twist of fate. A love that defies all boundaries.
Vivian Sinclair never imagined her last taste of freedom would be so intoxicating. Drowning her sorrows in a nightclub, facing an arranged marriage to save her family, she encounters the irresistible Damien. Their connection is instant, electric, and for ...

I was supposed to meet my friend, but all of a sudden I was kidnapped and taken to a sordid place by a gang of men. I was not the only one kidnapped. There were more. We tried to escape, but the kidnappers claimed they were werewolves. One wrong step, and they would eat us alive. But one of them awakened a feeling in me: lust. Dante was scary but so sweet at the same time. I couldn’t let myself be carried away by desire! I must escape as soon as possible! Otherwise, the next mortal victim would ...

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT || R18
"You can run, but you can never hide."
Cuhen Malcogn.
He is ruthless.
Someone who looks at him with a bleak expression may become unnerved.
You're dead if you make a mistake. That is how Cuhen Malcogn rules the world.
Because of his personality, he is not the typical man that most women would like. Some people compare him to an eagle. He abuses and tramples on the helpless creatures below. But everything changed when he met Ella and cursed him to death.

"So," Ethan said, a smirk twitching at the corner of his lips. "Guess we're... family now."
The way he said "family" made it sound like the last thing he wanted, and honestly, I didn't disagree. I forced a laugh, hoping it didn't sound as nervous as I felt. "Yeah. Small world, huh?"
"Do you feel that?" he asked, his voice low and a little rough. His gaze bore into mine, and I swear, for a split second, there was something... different in his eyes. Something fierce and primal.
"Feel what?" I aske...

WARNING: ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ High and descriptive sexual content, strong language, and use of substance. Recommended for 18+ readers, read at your own discretion.
Not for people with soft hearts.
If you are not a fan of Dark romance please don't read.
If you are not a fan of BDSM please don't read.
"I rather get dragged in the mud with chains by moving horses or be beaten with a club with nails on it than lose my virginity to you," she spat, looking at him with hate in her eyes, hoping her eyes conve...

In the semi-dark room of an alien spacecraft, Elsa, a medical student, awakens with confusion and fear. She’s disoriented in this unfamiliar place and struggles to understand why she’s been brought here. Joseph, the alien king and chief scientist, soon reveals that she’s been taken to understand the human heart.
But the reason was: The Queen’s ailment has left her in a critical state, and the aliens believe that a human heart might have the unique properties needed to restore her life force. Jo...

Alison, eighteen years old, finds herself in a dilemma when she is paired with her sister's love interest, and worst, he loves her sister dearly….
She is hated and seen as an enemy by her family, and worse, she is seen as a misfortune to her mate and treated poorly by him.
Alexander Gale is the king and the ruler of Basin City. He and his family had a strong bond with Lane, and thus he had his eyes set on Angelica, Allison's younger sister.
He hoped on the mating ritual, they would be paired a...

Annie Davis was beyond furious when she was told She had been inseminated with the wrong sperm which belonged to a Billionaire who insists he wants to be in her life and the baby's life.

A love cursed by fate. A soul torn by vengeance. A bond that could destroy the world.
As passion clashes with destiny, the lines between love and destruction blur. Can Kael and Aria break free from a curse that spans lifetimes, or will their love bring about the end of everything?
When the Blood Moon rises, destiny will decide.

The handsome and compassionate Baron Fabian Deschamps took pity on a bride callously treated by her old and nasty groom on the day of their wedding, so he invoked his right to her first night. He wanted to give the arrogant husband a lesson and his virgin wife a pleasurable seduction she hopefully will never forget.
But as soon as her lips touch his, he realizes he also has a lesson to learn.
Not all virgins are innocent.
Adalene Duvre is a smart, curious, beautiful young woman and there i...

Warning!
This novel describe detail sex and erotic scenes. It also has some bloody, torture scenes that may cause you uncomfortable. Please consider your age before reading.This is my original work.
Ashley Brown find herself in love with his mafia stepbrother, Sirius Brown.
They lived together as a step sibling for years, made the beautiful girl saw him as the hero, the man of her dream.
The devil himself, Sirius Brown, is well known as a heartless, manipulative man ever. He kills every liv...

I never planned to fall for my professor—let alone three of them.
First, there’s Dave, my stepmom’s ex and my first forbidden mistake.
Then Evan, the mysterious literature professor I can’t figure out.
And Cole, the older man with a kind smile and a touch that melts me.
What started as one night of passion turned into three dangerous secrets. Now, I’m pregnant—with twins.
The problem? I don’t know which one is the father.

⚠️ Warning: descriptive sexual acts,
please refrain from reading this if you're below 18, forbidden love, sex. control, manipulation.
He leaned in closer, his breath warm. "Is that what you call it when you wear that skirt?" he asked, his hand sliding down my back. "Or when you bend over, letting me see?"
I struggled to find words to protest, but my body was reacting to him. "Please," I whispered. "We can't."
He held me firmly, his gaze intense. "Can't or won't?" he asked. "I see it in your...

A betrayed woman looking to be desired, and a mobster willing to desire her.
Aron Curry is a dark, cold mob boss with demonic eyes, but Laura's betrayed, naive heart has warmed a part of him he thought was lifeless. He wants her, even if he has to kidnap her on her wedding day. Now, Aron will have a month to convince her that she deserves to be loved and not to go back to her unfaithful fiancé. The problem is that Laura is willing to play with Aron's desires, and signs a contract where he can on...

18+ rated
Steamy, dark content.
When my eyes opened, I found myself lying on silk sheets, my hands restrained with handcuffs.
The air became unreasonably cold as three vampires with their fangs out emerged, their eyes different colors yet familiar and terrifying.
I felt a slight slap on my thighs, and I whimpered as I spread them open.
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She was meant to be his blood slave.
But she was claimed long before he could mark her.
Nyx Vespera, the last of a slaughtered bloodline, is...

Alice only wanted to help her younger brother when she confronted his bully. She ends up agreeing to do whatever Adam wants in return for him leaving her brother alone. He goes one step further, befriending and protecting her brother, but only for as long as Alice agrees to follow his orders. Orders that become increasingly difficult for her to agree to.

The priest stepped forward, and coughed to capture everyone's attention.
"It is with utmost delight that we have gathered here to witness and celebrate the union of…."
Everything faded into silence, leaving Ava sucked up in her thoughts. She imagined how her boyfriend, Trent must feel. They were both young but undeniably in love. Two days ago, she was at his place to break the news to him. Both helpless, they cried in each other's arms until Sheila came and forcefully took her.
Lost in her t...

The best intentions can go to hell.
I walked into a dark alley with the best of intentions and look where that got me. Drugged, kidnapped and thrown into a world I didn't even know existed.
Now I'm held captive by a brutal vampire while trying to keep his wife from killing me and, oh yeah, he's the leader of the Russian mob and suddenly I'm a target. good for me! I can
safely say that I'm not sure I'll ever do anything for anyone again.

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...

After Lyra's dad handed her over to the Alpha's sons as a collateral to his debt, Lyra's life took a turn from bad to worse.
The three upcoming Alphas tormented her life in unimaginable ways giving her both pain and pleasure. Eventually, she found a chance to escape and she took it.
Five years later, she crossed paths with them again at her new office except this time she vowed to make their lives miserable and get her revenge.
Will Lyra be able to do it or will fate intervene along the path...

I saved her… hid her from the world. Camouflaged her from my enemies. For years, I wondered if I did the right thing. Was the family I left her with taking good care of her? When I enter the auction, I get my answer. I never expected to see her big blue eyes again. Never expected for her to be the main attraction. Virgin for sale… highest bidder wins. I had no intention of buying her, but her body called to me. I find myself bidding. Again and again. Until I’m the proud owner of an eighteen-year...

Luna, an Omega who was rejected by the man she loved the most, Alpha Primo, discovers she is pregnant and was imprisoned. Determined to protect her unborn baby, she escapes and runs away. Filled with resentment and anger, Luna vows to never forgive Alpha Primo or allow him to be the father of their child. Soon, Luna rises to power and becomes a female Alpha, leading her own pack alongside her twins. Believing she has left her painful past behind, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Alpha Primo, ...

"I didn't marry you because I love you, but because I was forced by my father to do so, so you have to keep your distance from me, So here and now, I, Melvin Zest from the Peking pack reject you, Audrey, from the mekreh pack as my mate!!"
Audrey had lived her life like a prisoner in her own pack. Her greedy father never loved her, all he wanted was to be rich and powerful, and to achieve that he gave all his daughters for marriage to rich and unknown packs. Now it was Audrey's turn, she was get...

Ella, a breed, goes through her teenage years without finding a mate. Her human side weakens her body, making it unable to control her wolf side. She tragically loses her parents when a war breaks out.
Ella begins residing in the packhouse alongside the rest of her pack's wolves. Her life follows the usual path of an omega. However, everything changes when the alpha's son returns.
After years of training in the Southern territory, Zen, the future alpha of the pack, comes back with his child...

Hello, I’m Emma.
For years, I believed I was the devoted wife of Peter Williams, a powerful and influential CEO. I gave up everything for him—my dreams, my career, my identity—only to support the man I thought was my everything.
But when I walked into his company to surprise him, my world fell apart.
“Mrs. Williams is upstairs in his office,” they said.
Another Mrs. Williams? The words hit me like a storm. Who is she? And why does no one in his company even know my name?
Betrayed and humili...

The Jauregui family is the leading gang on that side of town, everyone knew their reputation, except her.
How did a suburban mom end up robbing the top gangsters in the state and then dared to negotiate with them?
It was easy, she would do anything to save her son.

His kiss was warm and wet, and he caressed my lips with his. His big hands ripped off my skirt impatiently as I struggled to get the words "No" from my mouth.
He entered me slowly, and I grabbed him by the shoulder and whispered," It hurts!" The man stopped suddenly and said, "You are really a virgin! You mean- you are...."I was speechless from the pain.
He instantly moved fast and hard. It became rough, it was urgent, and it happened.
I felt a burst of warmth rush through my body, and all my ...

Warning : 21+
"Who is she? Is that bum you picked up on the street again, Leo?"
Hearing the woman's insults, Leo immediately reacted coldly. He let go of Ruby's hand from his grasp and walked over to the woman with a murderous look that she would never want to see in her life.
"Kneel!" Leo said giving orders.
The woman looked scared, she realized that she had just made a mistake and she would definitely regret it.
"L-Leo, I-I didn't mean-"
"Kneel...!" This time Leo's tone sounded louder. T...

To protect her little sister, Eva Marlowe sells herself in the one place where desperation has value: a vampire auction. She doesn’t expect to survive it. She doesn’t expect to be bought by two vampire brothers.
Sebastian Ashbourne is cold, calculating, and ruthless with a crown in everything but name. Gabriel is reckless, charming, and deadly when crossed. Both are bound by blood, power, and the ruthless command of their father, one of the most feared political figures in the supernatural worl...

I thought getting a linguistics degree would land me a decent job, not send me to an alien planet ruled by barbaric warlords with tails. But that’s exactly what happens when my own government kidnaps me, along with a bunch of other women, and drops us on a brutal desert planet in the name of research. And of course, the mission goes wrong. Soon enough, I’m separated from the other humans and stuck with an alien warlord over two meters tall who won’t leave my side.
He doesn’t speak English, bu...

Dante is a man of power, wealth, and secrets darker than the night. A ruthless vampire billionaire with a past drenched in blood, he rules his empire with an iron grip—untouchable, unstoppable… until her.
Ava never expected her life to change with a single job interview. Walking into Blackthorne Enterprises, she thought she was applying to be an assistant, not signing herself away to a man who devours control like oxygen.
Dante is cold, calculated, and dangerously seductive. His touch is for...

She felt his hands suddenly move up her thighs before resting on her hips.
Her breath hitched as he leaned forward, bringing his lips dangerously close to hers, his hot breath fanning her face. She shivered. "What are you doing?" Her voice came out as a whisper.
"What does it look like?" He retorted, nonchalant as usual.
Anabelle Sanchez Martinez was known for her beauty and stubbornness as the heir of the Sanchez Group and the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez. She thought she had it all,...

In a world where love is a dangerous game, Leila Castor finds herself charmed by the devil himself. Ben Maloney, with his alluring facade and sweet promises, hides an evil truth that threatens Leila's life. When he betrays her, leaving her to choke on her blood, Leila's thirst for revenge knows no bounds.
And luckily fate grants her a second chance, And discovers she has been taken back in time two months before her death! Will she rewrite the wrongs done to her or set out on a path of retribut...

Torn between the man she loves, and the man who loves her....
Cordia has always been strong-willed, but she knows her family expects her to accept the hand of her childhood friend, Jaris, in marriage. As the conflict continues to escalate, Cordia hopes it will last long enough for her to find a way to free herself without breaking her friend’s heart.
On the eve of war, Cordia meets a mysterious newcomer. There’s just something about Will that she finds both intriguing and dangerous. She makes ...

A ruthless vampire king, a hidden hybrid, and a centuries-old secret ignite a forbidden love amidst a brewing war.
Chained and rejected by my pack, I thought I was just an ordinary werewolf. But the Vampire King's rescue reveals my true nature and a shocking past. Now, as shifters and vampires clash, I must choose between my heritage and my destiny.
Will I surrender to the King's dark desires, or forge my own path? In this world of ancient power struggles, one thing is certain: my blood will d...

“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos The #1 Bestseller! From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes the debut of a dazzling new fantasy series. A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK...

Mature Content Warning!
An erotic reverse-harem romance. Two men with one woman.
Riya had a perfect life: Happy family, wonderful boyfriend, wild friends and amazing grades. Everything was perfect.
But her life takes an unexpected turn when her parents force her into a marriage, and all her beliefs are set to trial.
She is sold for a deal, quarantined in the pandemic, and her monogamous beliefs are shaking. She is trying to choose one when she doesn't really want to.
So will she get everythi...

“I’ll marry you Drake, not because I get weak in the knees and cream my panties whenever I see you, but because I want Riley to suffer for hurting me.” “I don’t care what your reasons are my love, just say yes to me and I’ll worship your sweet, curvy body for the rest of my life, I’ll make you the envy of every woman on earth, just say yes to me, my love.” Mia’s wedding to the big boss, Riley Osborne was cancelled on her wedding day. There was a rumor that she cheated on Riley and ended up getti...

He thinks I'm a stuck-up, prudish bitch and I think he is an arrogant, stubborn man whore. I don't like him and he certainly doesn't have many nice things to say about me but I need to make this work. After it's all done I can cut ties with him and never have to see him again.
I never thought I would have to give up my dreams to make up for my father's mistakes but here I am working three jobs to get my family out of the hole he dug and now he fucks up royally one final time. Because of his mes...

"Dad are you crazy? Are you seriously asking me to marry a stranger?" I laughed not buying the serious expression on his face.
"He's not that much of a stranger. His Dad and I are good friends." Dad replied.
"Dad, is this really necessary? I mean marriage is a huge deal, shouldn't it be between two persons who love each other?"
"Alli, I know. And I shouldn't even be asking you this but it’s a huge opportunity." Dad sighed.
"I know what I'm asking is a big deal and I should allow you to fin...

"I am so tired of pretending, where is my happy ending "
Jessa's mother was jilted by her father before the twins were born, leaving only the house where they once lived. It was a tough and unpredictable roller coaster that was sure to leave one scared for life.
Well that's until a cause was proclaimed on the family that stole her twins from her on the day of their birth.
Will the causes be fulfilled at the appointed time?
Will the twins eventually locate their mother?
Will she be sane ...

Ivy Rivera, eighteen years old was known to be the girl from the wrong side of the river. Everyone in Winslow, Arizona, a small town where she grew up looked down on her and she was labeled a jinx.
Ivy Rivera's life changed after spending a whole night with a stranger who showed her love and attention she had never received even from her parents.
Soon Ivy found out that she was pregnant, and to avoid being mocked by people, she left the small town to start a new life in Los Angeles.
Ivy Rivera...

Amaya didn't expect her life to drastically change, she had moved to the US to work and support her family. She thought she was coming to work as a house maid not knowing she is going to be surrogate for a billionaire who has decided not to marry but want to be a father.

Amara is an Omega sold at an exclusive auction to Kael, the fearsome and reclusive Alpha. Rumors surround Kael—some say he’s cursed, others claim he’s a beast driven mad by anyone who he can't control.
Purchased to bear his heir, Amara expects to be treated like property. Instead, she finds herself in a crumbling castle, treated with unexpected dignity but forbidden from leaving the grounds.
Kael keeps his distance, cold and aloof, as if her presence is both an irritation and a temptation. De...

Come with me and dive into the cosmic worlds of horror and the supernatural, travel through the dark depths of the cosmos, among tales of terror, horror and ghost stories, amid tales from the depths of the mind and haunting stories of supernatural creatures from the dark worlds, in the cursed and dark regions.
Embark on several worlds of supernatural tales and in an anthology of terror and desire to make your spine stand on end.
Even though we are showing each part of the city of desires and h...

“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 (For Now and Forever)THE WITCHING PLACE: MURDER BY MANUSCRIPT is book #2 in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Sophie Love, author of The Inn at Su...