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Naledi's family was destroyed by the Cosa Nostra Mafia group - also known as the Italian pack. She escaped alone as a child and was trafficked by the Yakuza Mafia pack. She soon learns to take care of herself in the dark world of crime and becomes a hired assassin under the pack that trafficked her - burning with a thirst for revenge for her murdered pack. Things take another turn when she escapes being raped by the Alpha, leaving him half dead and runs away with a bounty on her head. She travels to another territory where she steals from the pack leader and is made to work for five years as an assassin to repay her debt. On the final day of her service, Naledi is forced to attend a mating ball, where she meets Alpha Caellum - The head of the Cosa Nostra pack, her enemy's son, and more importantly, her mate. Another little detail? Alpha Caellum can't be rejected. lg...

Damien Sterling is evil. He is so evil he wants me to pretend to be his fiancee before he can help me find my missing sister. The same woman he claimed to be his first love. "Call it what you may. I'll only help you if we work together on something." Me? Work together with Damien Sterling? "What do we work on?" "You mean, what are we working on?" A beat of silence. Then, he spoke. "We are going to get engaged. I mean, you're going to act like we are engaged. For six months." "Ha!" I cackled, face blank of expression. Then, a burst of laughter escaped me. While he watched me like I was crazy, I just kept on laughing. "Are you crazy? I'll be playing house? With you?" "I'm serious." While playing house with the billionaire devil, I must let go of my dream to be the top investigative journalist of Westmore Times and avoid falling for my missing sister's first love. Will this be possible when we are stuck in the same building, filled with heat and forbidden passion crackling between us?lg...

Title: It's just business Trope : contract marriage Theme: Love , revenge, betrayal, loss Setting: MODERN DAY CITY, NEW YORK, 21ST CENTURY Blurb: So, do we have a deal? Lexi's world is turned upside down when she strikes a business arrangement with the cold-hearted billionaire and notorious heartthrob, Brandon Wilson. Her sole objective is to save her sister, who desperately needs a kidney transplant. However, will this deal improve her life, or will it lead to consequences that are far worse than her initial situation? lg...

Year 2135 Trix, a sniper forged by the Russian mafia, carries in her eyes a flawless nanotech system—and in her veins, scars that memory refuses to erase. Amidst storms of toxic snow, implants that pierce flesh, and AI-controlled surveillance systems, The Red Snow tells the story of a renegade daughter who turns pain into ammunition and rewrites her identity in blood. “She wanted to make sure the last drop of his blood would spill. And with it, every pain he ever inflicted on her. And it would.” Part of the Fragmented Universes collection—where collapse, identity, and memory burn, bleed, and transcend. Other fragments await.lg...

"You'll be a promising slut ” that was the last sentence she heard her uncle say as he whisked Skai away from her mother’s arms, she could hear her struggling voice as she was trampled upon and Skai, sold to the world. In a world where males are given accolades for potraying evil, Skai makes it her quest to destroy and exact revenge on the two monsters that took away her happiness, even if it means disguising herself and learning the skills of a male to fit in the male world. Here is a fantastic novel called In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard , click the link to read it! lg...

“What could I possibly use you for?” Don Antonio asked as he walked towards her. He lifted her chin, his gray eyes staring deep into hers burning with a mixture of curiosity and desire. He immediately left her chin and snapped his fingers. He had an idea. “If you are willing to be my companion for three years, I'll let your father go.” Her eyes widened at the sound of the word “companion”. The word tasted like hell. “I’m willing.” Giulia knew fully well that she was walking into hell, but did she really have a choice? Her father, Ricardo Mancini, a compulsive gambler, accumulated debt after losing big in one of Antonio's underground casinos and was locked up. She couldn't bear to see her father locked up and offered herself in exchange for him. Antonio made life unbearable for her, and at some point, she felt the urge to run away, but how possible was that? Giulia decided to stay calm and constantly reminded herself that it was only for three years. She was both physically and mentally abused. At some point, Antonio begins to look at Giulia in another way; he begins to see a side of her that he had never seen before, and Giulia, on the other hand, begins to fall for a man whom she had considered her enemy. Things then begin to get complicated when the boss of a rival Mafia family asks for Giulia in exchange for a deal. Will Antonio hand Giulia over to his rival, or will he do everything within his power to keep her safe? Will they put away the hate from the past and let their love blossom? Or will they break up when the contract expires, leaving their passion behind?lg...

In Northwind Reach, a land of many species, everyone hides a monster within—some just wear it closer to the surface. Julian Corbin, the vampiric ruler, believes his kind is supreme above all, blind to the growing threat from the south. The giants of Frostvein, their own land overpopulated, march to claim Northwind as their own. Yet Julian, obsessed with power, blatantly ignores the danger, surrounded by advisors who feed his delusions. Fiercely opposing him is Marissa Fairmont, a werewolf and champion of the oppressed, who fights tyranny with both bravery and cunning. But her methods are not always noble, not stopping at anything, not even moral grounds to take down Julian. Amidst the chaos stands Michael Pyre, a shifter who has never shifted, deemed human in a world of monsters. After witnessing his own kin betray and slaughter an entire village, including his ex-fiancée, just to gain favor with Julian, he realizes the true monsters aren’t the ones with fangs or claws—they’re the ones who hide their cruelty behind words and lies. His courage to call out hypocrisy makes him a target—and a potential savior. When Michael realizes he could actually make a change, after a mysterious encounter with a scout giant, he finds an unexpected ally, Marissa. Their shared defiance sparks a fierce romance, but their differing ideals threaten to tear them apart. Marissa’s thirst for vengeance blinds her to the greater threat, while Michael’s desire for unity forces him to make impossible choices. Together, they must confront not only Julian’s oppression but also the monsters within themselves, as the giants of Frostvein close in, ready to devour their fractured world. lg...

In a world divided by power and prejudice, Emily finds herself trapped in a life of torment under her father's cruel reign. Desperate for freedom, she stumbles upon her salvation in the form of four powerful alphas: Xavier, Xander, Xaviero, and Xavian, the Martinez brothers. Drawn to Emily's strength and resilience, they offer her sanctuary from her oppressive past. As Emily navigates the complexities of her newfound alliance, she uncovers dark secrets hidden within her own bloodline. With the threat of her father's betrayal looming over her, Emily must confront her past and embrace her true identity as a white mage. But when a sinister plot orchestrated by dark forces threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, Emily and her mates must unite their powers to vanquish the darkness once and for all. In a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, Emily discovers the true meaning of family and the power that lies within her heart.lg...

Mia's life has been a relentless struggle—caring for her ailing mother and battling crushing debt. In a desperate bid to save her family, she signs a chilling contract, pledging herself as a "pet" to Jasper, a ruthless Mafia boss with a shadowy past. Bound by his strict rules and thrust into perilous missions, Mia becomes entangled in his dark world, even fulfilling his forbidden desires. But as their icy relationship thaws, Mia's world is turned upside down when she undergoes a shocking transformation—she’s a werewolf, the daughter of a powerful Alpha with a vendetta against humanity. Her father demands she embrace her heritage, take his place as leader, and honor a sinister betrothal. Yet fate has its own plans: Jasper, the enigmatic man she’s sworn to hate, is her destined mate. Torn between two worlds, Mia must choose—will she accept her true nature or fight to cling to her humanity? Can Jasper, a man hardened by betrayal, surrender to the idea of being mated to a werewolf? Or will their turbulent pasts and the dangerous forces around them tear them apart forever? Dive into this gripping tale of love, betrayal, vengeance, and romance where the lines between loyalty and desire blur, and nothing is as it seems.lg...

Emma Steele is a closeted shoe designer and heir of her father's shoe company. After her father's death, her step mother and sister deceived her into signing off her rights to the company and working behind closed doors while her sister took the credit. Everything goes wrong when she is made to watch her long term boyfriend get engaged to her sister on the night of her birthday. Unknown to her, she was being arranged by her step mother and sister to become the wife of Mr Braxton, who suffers severe anger management issues, while her life's work is used for their selfish interest. Mr Braxton returns home drunk after discovering his inheritance as the sole heir to Braxton International was being threatened by a clause to marry a Lady from the Steele household. He meets an unconscious and beautiful Emma in bed, and they spend the night together. The next day, a contract was drawn up; To become Mrs Braxton for three years in a no affection marriage in exchange for 20 billion dollars!lg...

She had only intended to steal a kiss from him that night when he was drunk, but that act had ruined their entire friendship. Growing up together, Marianne Corelle had loved Alexander Skarsgard all her life. Even though she knew he saw her as nothing more than his best friend, she still secretly hoped for a chance with him—a chance she got, but at the cost of their friendship. Just before she left, she vowed, “I’ll stay away as you want, and I promise to keep myself hidden from you as much as possible.” Alexander thought he could live without her, but her departure broke him. When he saw her again five years later, she was accompanied by a child who looked exactly like him. With a mix of hope and desperation, Alexander asked, “Is he... is he mine?” Marianne's eyes narrowed with resentment as she replied coldly, “No, he's not. And neither am I. Don’t forget, I was never truly your wife.”lg...

Valerie’s life begins to fall apart when her husband, Carlos changes into someone she no longer recognizes after being married for five years. Carlos blames her for all of his misfortune and the untimely death of their three-year-old child. For all those years, he never forgave her. When Carlos’ business begins to nosedive, he devises a means to take all that belonged to Valerie and at the same time, delete traces of her from his life. His plan is successful and Valerie is sent to jail for a crime she did not commit. Prison life is hell for Valerie, but she does not give up. Now, she is back to exert revenge on not just Carlos, but all who hurt her and reduced her to nothing. lg...

Who’s brave enough to tame Caryllix and put a leash around his neck? No one—at least not the ones that are not Heidi. Anything that dared to cross the line drawn by Hunter White, marked the beginning of their end. He was obsessive and ruthless, blinded by the shadows that clouded his mind. And as he demanded that Heidi be his wife, the latter little expected the experience to be an inferno in disguise, not until she started waking up to corpses laid at her feet. Hunter vowed to protect her, but he didn’t exactly say from what because, with the way Heidi saw it, she only needed protection from him. Heidi then resolved to bring back the Hunter she knew; the protective, ideal material of a romantic partner she fell in love with, meaning that she had to fight against his darkness to keep it from swallowing her too. However, when different events began to unfold, Heidi discovered a part of her that she didn’t know existed—a side that not only made her dangerous but made her entire existence too. It then dawned on her that she might be even more deadly than Hunter was. lg...

In a twist of fate, Claire's life takes a turn, she meets with Josie but their friendship is short lived when Josie dies. Claire is faced with the burden of marrying Josie's husband to be, a wealthy, egocentric and supercilious man who has no regard for women. Would Claire be able to navigate to treacherous waters threatening to tear her apart, or would she fight past these obstacles in order to make her life better? lg...

Jax saw the brunette, blonde, and redhead walk in the door. It's got to be a sin for 3 gorgeous women to be together. He thought this could be the beginning of a s*xy joke, a brunette, blonde, and redhead walk into a biker bar. Trouble times 3 just walked in the door. Alert the officers." Raine got a job with the Veteran's MC. She falls for Jax. His player ways cause trouble. She doesn't share. He won't be tamed. She's no one's property. Raine barely escaped a bad relationship. She's lost all her family except for her two best friends she's grown up with. She's learned to become independent and rely on herself. Jax is President of the motorcyle cllub. All the brothers have served in the armed forces. He's a rough, tough, true biker who likes his women and no commitments. These two clash big time. Ex's often pop back up. And the problem with club women is they tend to constantly show up causing drama and trouble. He's cold as Ice. She's sweet as honey. His past defines him. She wants to be his future. He thinks she doesn't belong in his world! Kim won't accept anything less than being with Ice. Sam is a nurse. Smokey is an officer in the MC. They both don't do relationships. Is that about to change? What happens when two becomes three? An ex complicates things, or does she give them the push they need to become the family they should be? Snake is Prez to another MC. Will he give up everything to become a third with Sam and Smokey? What kind of hell and trouble do their kids get into? Life is never boring in club life. Follow this badass biker story. +18, daily updates, and fast paced action!lg...

Alessia Dawn, her great vacation in Switzerland was a disaster when she met Liam Coltrane. In two weeks, they love, touch, and taste each other. One night, they're passionately burned hot and brightly lit. Liam Coltrane. He's not a billionaire of Coltrane Industries. Charming, handsome, sexy, and hot. He's incredibly perfect. But he's a contract killer most dangerous, feared, and hunted. One Day Liam disappears without a trace, and a heartbroken Alessia returns home to London. Several months passed... Disaster begins. When strangers from the dark organization and secret government pursue Alessia. Locked up, held captive and almost tortured her viciously. They began to question Liam. Fighting over something called Venom and Ghost. Alessia's world is shattered when she finds out she has spent a hot night with the most dangerous hitman. He's the devil... His dark secret was revealed. And suddenly, Liam Coltrane came. He burst in, shot, and finished off everyone before Alessia's eyes. Bloodied, crevices of corpses and scratched brain contents. Liam Coltrane returns not just to save Alessia. But another reason; is for love, commitment, typical life and her. Liam asked with an alluring covered blood smile as evil as the devil. "Hello, sweetheart? Are you okay?" It's too late to be turned away for Alessia. *** lg...

Ashleigh Hartman lived a rather ordinary life working as a cleaner at Tixton company in order to save up for school but an unsettling event brings her out to the CEO, Adrian Cagliari. Adrian proposes a marriage contract for six months with Ashleigh Hartman and she has no other choice to accept.... how will the next six months go?lg...

In the space between them, it was like walking a tightrope—move too close, and you're shattered beyond repair; step back, and you're strangers forever. Jade's instinct was to pull away, yet Andrea was hell-bent on narrowing that gap. Diving deep undercover to untangle the threads of a terror plot, Jade became Andrea's shadow—his hand, his weapon. She had fooled herself into thinking her cover was bulletproof until Andrea cornered her against the desk, his voice cutting through the air like ice, "The bug you planted—Is there a man listening on the other side?" Jade's heart skipped a beat. But instead of anger, he leaned in closer, his lips grazing her neck, "Do you, like him?" Caught between the impulse to break her neck or claim her lips, Andrea knew deep down he'd always opt for the latter.lg...

She is a singer. She loves to sing songs but her parents never not allowed her to sing. But she has a secret no one knows. Her parents insisted on marrying a person. She agrees with her parent’s decision and marries that guy whom she doesn’t know? He is not a playboy, or rich spoiled brat. He doesn’t do one night stands but he is an arrogant and loveable person. Girls admire him for his looks but he admires only one girl in his life. He is a billionaire and the same time a passionate dancer. He loves to dance. He’s CEO of Malhotra Industries. He manages business and his dance academy. Loves his parents a lot and his first priority is family. And most importantly he admires one girl from the past year. He is searching for that girl, but his parents want him to get married. And He agrees without any hesitation. He doesn’t know anything about that girl. Whom he is going to marry? Will he be able to love his wife? Will he be able to find his secret love? Let’s see how Aaron will find out about his secret love? Will he be able to love his wife who is mysterious to the world? lg...

"I am sorry. I didn't see you coming," I said keeping my eyes low. Because I don't want to get scolded by him. I kind of scared of him. His temper makes people terrorized. I was trembling inside. He's so scary. Like Satan. Yes. This name suits him better. "Really? I don't think so because you always finds way to bump into me. I know girls like you. You people just need a chance to be with a rich guy and then your life gets settled. Bloody gold diggers. “He snapped on my face which made my blood boil. "Mind your language. How dare you call me a gold digger? I am not a gold digger. I don't know how you got the opinion to call me with names just because I bumped into you few times. By the way what do you mean girls like me? You have no right to judge me. I live on my own. I don't need a rich husband to live my life. I am earning enough to live myself. Better check your eye site before you judge the other people. Get lost you jerk," I screamed on his face which made him shut his dirty mouth. Jerk. How dare he? What does he think of himself? I hate him. It's all because of you Arhaan. I have to bear his taunts. Meet Meera Deshmukh. Well she’s simple, cute and honest girl. She's beautiful from both heart and face. She has only regret that she couldn't say goodbye to her parents. Her parents and brother met with a horrible accident. Her brother and parents passed away on the way to hospital. There's no one who could help her. She survived on her own. Meet Armaan Joshi. Handsome, smart, egoistic, rude and introvert. He has habit of judging people easily. He has everything. Loving parents, siblings and friends. Except Love. He doesn't have past. He doesn't like people who ignores him. Meera is like both ice and fire. Armaan is like fire cracker always ready to burst. Let's see how our Meera going to making him melt and change his ideas about judging people. lg...