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Benjamin Scott is the bishop of the trendy St. Patrick's Cathedral, and at just thirty-nine years old, he is being considered to become a Cardinal after the death of his predecessor. But what this servant of God did not expect was that during a wedding ceremony, the Devil could send someone to destabilize the Bishop, who had always been a faithful and loyal servant to the church’s doctrines.
Camilla Coppola is the middle daughter of a Roman mobster, and they are among the most important guests a...

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Being born with a restless spirit, Zara is a young and exiled innocent werewolf. Her Mother was accused and banished with the pregnancy of her for a treason she didn't commit.
Twenty years later, Zara's determination to bring her mom Justice led her to take a risky journey that changed her life. She met Kael, a stranger she strongly bonded with. The same stranger who killed her.
As their world turns and their journey spirals, Zara will have to untangle a web of shocking secrets about he...

Clay growled and picked me up. “Clay what are you doing?” I whispered to him.
“Love, you can not come in smelling like that, tell me you want to mate and not expect me to take you to do just that!”
A Prophecy. An Answer. A Girl.
Grace has been thrown into a world that she was always a part of but never knew about. A world with far too many questions and not enough answers. Grace is on a mission to find the answers and bring justice to those who deserve it. Along...

His hands wandered lower, fingers pressing into the dip of my spine, then slipping over the curve of my hips. His fingers teased the sensitive skin there, his touch lingering, exploring. A massage was one thing. This—this was something else entirely.
"Relax, little virgin." He withdrew his hands, but not before dragging his fingers over my waist in a lingering caress. "I’m only touching. After all… you belong to me, don’t you?"
Selene’s life had been perfectly ordinary. Classes, late-...

Evander Nicolas Harrison, the son of Lord Xavier has now become the successor to the Demon kingdom, King of Demon. Evan, a man who is so cold that anyone is reluctant to talk to him. Evan has become a great leader beyond his father's leadership. No one could match that man's strength. Only one thing is his weakness at the moment, namely not having met his mate even though he has lived for thousands of years.
But unfortunately, Evan has no plans to find his mate, his soul mate. According to him...

I have recurring dreams about a mysterious man who watches over me as I sleep. But I know he can’t be real—at least, that’s what I thought until today.
I’ve spent my life running with my mother. She always said we couldn’t stay in one place for more than six months. Whenever I asked why, she never gave me an answer.
On my 18th birthday, I decided to apply to university. I thought it was a good way to start adulthood. I should’ve listened to my mother.
The consequence of disobeying her came th...

Charlotte Glass thinks she knows what love is, but she hasn’t met Ian MacKay. After five years with her self-absorbed boyfriend, librarian Charlotte Glass surprises them both and breaks up with him. Before parting, he bitterly tells her to have fun on their upcoming romantic vacation—alone. Two days later, Charlotte arrives at a remote cliffside castle in the Highlands of Scotland. Overwhelmed by its breathtaking beauty but desperately jet lagged, she sinks into her sumptuous bed for a quick pow...

''What? Did you just call me a gold digger? Do you think I'm interested in your miserable life, and useless money?!'' she yelled back at him.
'' Miserable? Useless? Then why the heck did you agree to this marriage?'' he grinned.
'' Who does not want to chase her dream and achieve a life of her own? I just wish I had the opportunity.'' With all the pains in her heart, she could do nothing but to obey the rule in the contract she had signed and never to let him know that it was the old man'...

When a string of ritualistic murders strikes the rain-soaked streets of Crescent Heights, each crime marked by a bouquet of bloodied roses and a single matchstick, Detective Celia Hart finds herself drawn into a case unlike any she's faced before.
The victims share no clear connection—except the symbolism left at each scene and the lingering sense of something ancient lurking beneath the surface. But when a frightened survivor named Eliza Quinn whispers of a forbidden manuscript called The Ash ...

When Brenna’s father sells her to a band of passing warriors, her only thought is to survive. She doesn’t expect to be claimed by the two fearsome warriors who lead the Berserker clan. Kept in captivity, she is coddled and cared for, treated more like a savior than a slave. But when Brenna discovers the truth behind the myth of the fearsome warriors, she must choose: remain a captive or give into love as the Alpha's true mate. Author's note: The Alpha's Captive is a compilation of previously p...

On the rocky coastline of a Maine fishing village, two people find new hope in each other. Jess Pelletier’s life has spun out of control. Her ex-fiancé has broken the bank—or at least her account—and she’s just been laid off. So she takes a bold step. The Maine fishing village of Applecross Cove looks like the perfect refuge for her to retreat and reset her life. When Mark Breton’s realtor aunt sends him to Jess with the lease and the key to Jess’s house, the key to her heart isn’t part of the ...

Being bullied by her pack and rejected by her mate, Angel decided to leave her pack and find a new life for her. Away from those people who hurt her and her mate who betrayed her.
After being away for too long, Angel finally came back but not because of free will but because her new Alpha decided to help her old pack because of the uncompetitive management of her most hated person, her mate.
She will make him pay for what he's done to her and make sure that no one else can hurt her in that pac...

Aurora had been through awful situations all her life, The first princess of King Louis, she was trained to be an assassin by her father King Louis - she was trained to be an impenetrable brick wall, Though many people in the community believed, the king hate his First daughter from another woman, and loved his two daughters from his Queen.
One day, King Louis was summoned for war by King Koppa, a powerful king whom other kings feared, because of his son, Malik. King Louis wielded aurora for th...

"Three hundred thousand euros. That’s what her father owed. And now... she's the payment."
When sarah Alexander walks into billionaire mafia boss Michael Anderson’s office, she’s not there to plead for mercy, she’s there to offer herself.
Her father, a ruthless gambler and selfish man, has racked up a debt he can’t repay. With the Mafia king at the door and no options left, he offers his daughter as collateral. Disgusted by the man’s shamelessness, Michael is ready to kill him? until sarah appe...

Alpha Monroe is the youngest most deadliest billionaire alive who hates love to the core but prefers to be addicted to sex and making wealth, hence, what happens when he gets given a rogue who is a hybrid of a werewolf and a witch as a maid that teaches him how to fall in love again... But in doing so, she does not know that Alpha Monroe is begining to develop feelings for her.

Ren Fuente, an artist with a kind heart and a struggling business, is close to losing everything she has worked so hard for. And then comes Al-Martinez, a billionaire known for his tough appearance, with a hidden truth that could bring down his business. An outrageous proposal is presented - a convenient marriage to protect his business deal and a generous sum to support her cherished studio.
Thrown into a realm of extravagant social events and corporate meetings, Ren opposes Al-Martinez's cold...

Sofia De Luca never knew that her simple life hid a big secret. She was a member of the De Luca Mafia family, which had disappeared after an internal split. Her life changes completely when she is kidnapped by Dario Moretti, a notorious young Mafia boss from the Moretti family, her family’s sworn enemy.
Initially, Dario only wants to use Sofia as a tool to bring down the De Luca family without knowing who she is. However, the situation becomes more complicated when Sofia’s origins are revealed....

"What? Cassy has found her mate.” I asked in shock.
"Yes, and guess who.” My best friend Lani asked.
"Actually, I have no idea. Who is her mate? Tell me quickly! I want to know.”
‘I feel jealous that she already met her mate while we still don't have one until now.’ I said to my wolf Slade.
‘Don't worry Angel, the Moon Goddess is just preparing us for our mate. At the right time, we will meet them.’ My wolf answered.

She is a loner and she likes it that way.
He is the new guy at her school, all strong and possessive alpha male.
To her utter and complete dismay, he takes interest in her... Her life shall never be the same again.

She looked up at him, saw the smile on his face, and her heart skipped. Again. She felt a tightness in her chest that traveled to her stomach and pooled there. His lips- she wanted to kiss him. Badly.
Was it appropriate?
“I want to kiss you. Is that okay?” Michal took her thoughts.
“Yes, please.”
He placed his hand under her chin and drew her close, his face hovering inches over hers.
“I wanted to kiss you yesterday when you hugged me. I wanted to kiss you when you showed off that dress ...

A wedding night that was supposed to be memorable for a couple turned to a sorrowful night.
Melody and franklin were happy to be married and on the night of their wedding, a terrible event occurs which leads to their separation.
Now, five years later they met again and this time franklin is now Giovanni, a ruthless billionaire who doesn't give a damn about other people's feelings. The shocking fact is that Giovanni has no memory of what happened five years ago and the first time they met, G...

Akira has always been used and abused by men. She's used to it. From her father's drunken abuse to her husband's. It's no surprise to her when her crooked Politician of a husband - Wilson- screws around and f*cks with a dangerous mafia that she realizes men are hopeless. But she's not afraid. At least that's what she thought until she meets Jay Deluca. He's unpredictable, dangerous, sexy and ruthless. He's the one they call when they want pain inflicted, when answers are needed, and his eyes are...

The journey of Ace Knights, son of rich billionaire businessman, Mr. Xavier Knights as he swims through life's difficulties to his destination of being an astronaut while being bewitched by a certain nowhere in sight, a woman named Veronica Sullivan.
Ace Knights grew up submerged in his books and in search of knowledge and all his life he had thought that he was going to remain like that, pillared to his reach his only dream and that was to become an astronaut. But never in his life, had he tho...

Mates are said to be the ones that love, cherish, care and protect you. That once you meet them your souls instantly connect. But that was not the case for Mahnoor. The instant she saw Badar all she felt was anger, betrayal and sadness. Her mate was not there to love, cherish, care and protect but was out there to take over her pack.
Come join Mahnoor and Badar's journey and find out if Badar regrets his decision, If Mahnoor will ever be able to forgive his and what other adventures lie before ...

Jade Rivers is the daughter of the of the Beta of the Moon Stone Pack. She is loved by all of the pack and is the top warrior of the pack, even without her wolf. She is about to turn 18 which is an important milestone for werewolves. It is the age of the first shift and when they are able to detect their mate. Werewolves now live in a time where it is hard to find your fated mate and most take a chosen mate. Will Jade find her mate? What secrets are her family hiding?

River, a young wolf, grew up in a household ruled by her domineering father. She had learned to keep quiet and to stay out of his way, for fear of his violent outbursts. Her father's gambling addiction had caused him to sink further into debt, and he had turned to Alpha Colten, a cruel and ruthless pack leader, for help. Colten had agreed to pay off her father's debts, on the condition that River would be given to him as payment.
For years, River had been living a nightmare, imprisoned in Colte...

“Loathe me all you want, sweetie, but you are still mine. My sex slave." His lips stretched into a smirk. One that annoyed her to the core.
Her life was doing better, perfect even, until he openly declared her as his mate in front of everyone, both friends and foes. But his actions spoke differently. He made her his sex slave, oblivious of how her life would change drastically with him.

In the gritty and sprawling city of Los Angeles, the name Salvatore D'Arezzo holds immense power. As boss of VITO, a notorious mafia empire, Salvatore a is no stranger to the world of crime and violence. Ruthlessness runs in his veins, and the concept of second chances is a foreign language to him.
Salvatore’s persona is as unpredictable as the changing winds. One moment, he can exude the calmness of a gentle breeze, and the next, unleash a destructive storm. His moves are calculated, his contro...

In the glittering skyline of Chicago, where fortunes rise as fast as they fall, Laura Castillo has made a career out of heartbreak—literally. As a professional bride, she’s survived by marrying desperate men for money, selling illusions of love with a flawless smile and a perfectly tailored dress. But behind the practiced charm is a woman drowning in emotional debts, haunted by a dying father’s final wish and a parasitic mother’s relentless demands.
When Andy Hayes, billionaire heir to the Haye...

They let go of their dreams, but their hearts never let go of love. When Piper Harriman got engaged fresh out of high school, her father gave her a choice—if she married her unsuitable fiancé, Juan Calderon, her family wouldn’t pay for college. So she went off to college and left Juan behind, hoping he would wait. His idealistic heart was broken, and he said goodbye. But her love for him refused to fade. Eight years later, alone and laid off, Piper is moving back home. With her snowbird parents’...

Velaria is a young woman with a lineage she has no idea about. Abandoned in the woods as an infant and adopted by a loving family. She grew into a beautiful, intelligent, young woman, who never found interest in relationships. Living an amazing life in New York City. Her high intellect and academic excellence opened many doors for her in high-ranking companies. Little did she know what the universe has in store. Her business has caught the attention of another high-profile company. “Salkton Indu...

Eva never imagined her life would take such a dramatic turn. Once a college student with big dreams, she became a surrogate to help pay the bills and help her sick mother.
But what she didn't expect was to fall in love with Leonard, the intense and mysterious billionaire who hired her.
Leonard, a man driven by success, never planned to fall in love. Surrounded by wealth and power, he kept everyone at arm's length until Eva came into his life.
As secrets unravel and passions ignite, Leonard...

Lily, a young woman from a world where vampires and werewolves are nothing but legends, finds herself drawn into a mysterious forest.
As the days go by, Lily discovers that her life is about to change forever. In the forest, she uncovers the dark world of vampires and werewolves, where nothing is as it seems. The werewolves, once thought to be nothing more than myth, are revealed as enemies of the vampires, and Lily finds herself caught in the middle of a war she doesn’t understand.
As she g...

Two snowbound strangers who think they know what they want will find out what they need -- at The Christmas Cabin. Lawyer Abbie Harper rents a cabin for her own perfect Christmas. On Christmas Eve, she leaves the stress of her New York job and drives to the mountains, settling in for seven glorious days of peace on earth and good will toward men--so long as they steer clear of her. Forest Ranger Jack Whelan is no good at relationships. He manages just fine by holding fast to one rule: Don't let ...

Gravara was a city of ruins. The once beautiful streets, markets, and homes, now destroyed. The city of fortune was destroyed by the armies of Palitia, the Capital of Amaria.
People tell themselves that the destruction of Gravara was caused by a war that was waged between the two cities. People tell themselves that the fight was fair, but there was no war. There was just annihilation.
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The Infinity Games were a brutal sport where children were thrown into an arena and forced to kill e...

As the future queen. Living a life full of obstacles and dangers is being experienced by Skylar. All the fears gathered on the girl. Circumstances force her to conflict with the kings around her because she can turn into a dragon and be killed if exposed. Skylar has no choice but to go away from her whole family, so as not to harm them.
Skylar understood that she couldn't blame the giver of fate, but that fear had made the dragon within her choose to hide. Skylar tries to train to protect her k...

I was marked as the fated mate of Kael, the most powerful and feared Alpha to ever exist. But the moment our eyes met, he rejected me. I was 'too weak,' 'too unworthy' to stand by his side as Luna. What he didn’t know was that I carried a part of him within me—not one, but four: our children.
I ran, far from Kael and his cruel world, to protect myself and my quadruplets. I built a life in secrecy, vowing never to let him or any Alpha dictate my fate again. But time has a cruel way of dredging ...

"Don't come any closer because I know I'll hurt you."
I let out a deep breath and walked up to him as I slowly wrapped my hand around him. "I trust you." With those darkened eyes turned to a deep shade of silver, looking so handsome.
"Don't come any closer because I know I'll hurt you."
I let out a deep breath and walked up to him as I slowly wrapped my hand around him. "I trust you." With that, his darkened eyes turned to a deep shade of silver, looking so handsome.
Meet the intriguing story of...

Sons Of Awam Kingdom #1
Awam kingdom has three princes. Three heirs to the throne. Three kings to be. That is only if they all get married before the chosen time.
So them and the entire kingdom at large are trying all their best to get them married.
But love is strange business. And it comes only when it wants not when forced.


Buhlebendalo is an orphan. He and his two sisters have been alone for years now. They know better than anyone how to survive in a world that makes fun of yo...

They don't know his name-nobody does. It's up to Destalia Morgane to find out. Entangled between avenging her family and finding her mate, her fate is written on dangerous ends, she can either get killed or endlessly live without a purpose.

They don't know his name-nobody does. It's up to Destalia Morgane to find out. Entangled between avenging her family and finding her mate, her fate is written on dangerous ends, she can either get killed or endlessly live without a purpose.

"Don't come near her again. That is a warning you must not transgress."
"Who the hell you are to say that, huh?!"
Darth stepped closer. "Because she's mine. And I don't share my property with anyone."
"Don't look at him. I'm just here," Darth stated gently to me.
UNHESITANTLY, Darth kissed me
As the wheel of fate keeps rolling, two lovers in the previous life meet again.
Hera, a painter who was crazy for wolgans since her childhood. She liked to collect everything ...

"Do you think you are worthy of being mated to the Alpha's son? Huh?" Emily said to me as she looked down at me, with disgust.
My mate's arm wound around her waist, showing his decision.
I was rejected cruelly while my mate succumbed to Emily's charms.
I was hurt and slowly dying, inwardly. I was alone and helpless.
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Anna Marie, strong and independent was abandoned by her mate all because of her stepsister!
It turned out that Anna had to be a substitute bride for her sister! Unexpectedly, s...

They’re long-time friends, but could their relationship end in a bloody mystery? As a computer guru, Jenna White is offered a lucrative position at a new firm in California. On the day she leaves Arizona, her best friend makes a move that has Jenna questioning her feelings and her future. Former soldier Heath Fairchild, now security expert, can’t forget that special and unexpected moment on the day his closest friend relocates. But when he visits Jenna, he finds her apartment door open and her c...

He can successfully throw a precision pass, but he's dead in the water in matters of the heart...Quarterback Maine Fitzgerald has struck out with more women than he'd like to admit—and he doesn't even play baseball. Armed with a plan to get out of his comfort zone onboard a singles cruise, he joins the very first event: a mix and mingle.Too bad he's almost completely deaf in one ear and doesn't hear the beautiful blonde tell him her name.Orchid Stone doesn't want to be on the singles cruise. She...

Lelandi Wildhaven is terrified when she sees her cousin Ural slink into the woods in his wolf form. She decides to enter the Silver Town Tavern, which is remote, surrounded by forest, a haven from the harsh reality of the forced marriage, and secure from Bruin’s retribution. She is surprised to find five bearded men at the table, who have seen her disguise and are admiring her. She suspects that the worn-out antique mirrors on the rear wall behind the bar have been silent witnesses to the events...

When her Christmas cheer meets his Christmas sneer, the resulting sparks rival her lighting display. Unemployed artist Chloe Burke has just finished a temp job when a letter arrives from a lawyer. Her estranged great-aunt Eleanor has died and left Chloe a secluded mountain cabin and a modest inheritance. While this is a perfect opportunity to realize her dream of building a business around her painting, she wonders what prompted the gift. An unabashed Christmas enthusiast, Chloe hurries to move ...

They both are mates or are they? That is the question. If you ask him, they are, but if you ask her, they’re not. So who will prevail?
He is a rich werewolf and she is an assassin from a rival pack, and they are destined to be together, that much is certain. However, after sharing a bed and their failed mating attempt, he has resigned himself to live alone, while she has returned to her life as a hired killer until Destiny comes in.
His assistance is needed as well as his money to fight a bigge...

Being tricked by her vicious sister, Victoria Collins saved a mysterious man. The next day , she was forced to marry an ugly cripple for her younger sister.
Unexpectedly, the rumored ugly man turned out to be handsome and noble and was the one Victoria saved. However, he offered to use hundreds of billions of dollars in exchange for her divorce after a hundred days. A hundred days later, Victoria filed for divorce. After she left, Edmund Haines realized that he loved her deeply. He chased her...

“Teach me” I said drunkenly “Teach me how to be a bad girl”
“Are you sure about Tiny, there’s a tiny addiction that comes with that” he said, looking at me through the hood of his eyes.
“What am I getting addicted to?” I echoed back, trying to keep my focus on his face, and not down his chest and his muscular arms.
“Me”
Cheryl Taylor had just recently divorced her cheating husband and decided to move back to her childhood town. Desperate for a room, she finds one with some weird rules and a ...