by faustinaimonmon
Nora Calder swore she’d never return to Cutler Cove, the coastal town where she left her heart—and Elias Hart—ten years ago. But when the lighthouse that holds their teenage pact faces demolition, she’s back, armed with grit and a secret that drove her away: her father’s ruinous debts. At 34, she’s got one shot to save the tower—and maybe herself—before the council tears it down.Elias, now a rugged contractor engaged to sweet, steady Leah, didn’t expect Nora’s return to crack his world open. The…
by Lazy_Authoress
Forced into marriage as a substitute for her twin sister, Valeria Hale finds herself bound to a man feared by all—Mr. Devil.Rumors of his cruelty and ruthless nature paint a terrifying picture, and she braces herself for the worst. But her mystery husband never shows himself.Instead, she is drawn to his devastatingly handsome assistant, Zane Michaels—a man who embodies everything she has ever desired. She knows she shouldn’t want him. She knows she shouldn’t crave his touch.Yet, she does.Torn be…
by DaoistIartEs
“I never spent a dime from your debt, you both lost it gambling always…” Another slap landed on Astrid's face and this came from none other than her dad, Josh.“You ungrateful brat, it's only the request I am pleading for,” Josh let out and then a sardonic smile escaped her lips.She wiped the tears from her face and now stood from the ground.“I am not going to get married to a man old enough to be my father.” she declared firmly this time not avoiding eye contact with her dad that much.“What?” Jo…
by JessicaKaye911
"M... Marissa! Are they my kids?" Rafael's eyes weren't moving away from the adorable kids' faces."No, Rafael. They are not," Marissa said with a fake smile, "They aren't yours. Remember?" she batted her lashes quite dramatically, "We were never married!"Marissa Aaron’s elder sister Valerie Aaron jilted her blind boyfriend on her wedding day and ran off. For face-saving, Merissa's family pleaded to her to marry Raphael Sinclair. The irony? She was not allowed to tell her blind husband that she w…
by Metal raindrops
"The more the Church supports me, the more it proves I have done the right thing. The more the heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing.""Even when heretics praise me, it further proves I'm right. If heretics stay silent, it shows I have done impeccably!""If the Church opposes me, it means they have all fallen into evil heresy, and the more heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing."In the year 681, An Su was crowned the youngest Pope in the his…
by Xixiangtang Bottle Blowing King
David traveled to America and became an inspector for the most powerful law enforcement agency, the IRS.On December 3, 2021, America Congress passed a piece of legislation.It stipulated that from now on, any criminal activity, whether smuggling, robbery, fraud, etc., had to pay full taxes to the IRS.Since then, David had become the nightmare of all criminals in America.Until one day, his blade reached towards the heads of Freemasonry and the Federal Reserve!
by Tara
"I hope you're not a minor, baby girl? I don't wish to make two sins together." "His presence is intoxicating, a dangerous invitation, but I can't help craving more."When 18-year-old Angela Iris moves to New Jersey with her mother and new stepfather, she's expecting a fresh start. But her new life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Edmund Brown, her wealthy and powerful stepfather, a man of commanding presence, stirs a dangerous fascination in her that she can't ignore. Angela found herself…
by Gregory Ellington
"Who are you, really? And is your name cutiepie69? You aren't... you didn't come here for sugar dating, did you?" Suddenly, a memory clicked into place. "Wait a minute. Is your name Olivia?" She nodded, her eyes wide with confusion and what seemed like relief. I felt like a complete idiot. "Christ. Why did you say your name was Cutiepie69?" "I... I was actually really confused. When you started talking about sugar babies and rules, I thought—"Olivia, an aspiring actress, is thrust into a world o…
by Willi Huma
To everyone around her, Kate seems to have a life most would envy—a stable job, a seemingly loving husband, Daniel, and a baby on the way. But when she discovers Daniel’s affair and loses her unborn child, her world comes crashing down.From that moment on, she loses her marriage, her child, and even her faith in the future. She swears she will never again believe in a man’s sweet words. Just when she resigns herself to living a lonely life, Lucas Reid steps into her world.Lucas is an enigmatic m…
by Arden Wilder
"He's our mate."The world around me seemed empty at that moment. I froze. The way he walked, his posture—there was something hauntingly familiar about him.I stood without thinking as I tried to catch up with him. The closer I got to him, the more the pull increased. It was like he was magneting me. And then I saw his face. I was instantly knocked out of breath."Nathan………"Evelyn Miller, the next Alpha of the Nightshade Pack, has spent years believing the love of her life, Nathan, died in a war. T…
by Soso
Aubrey Carver, a young heiress of the wealthiest family in the country, left her fortune to marry her first love, Dario Fowler. To avoid overshadowing him with her wealth, she posed as a poor countryside girl. Dario, however, only married her to secure his inheritance, planning to divorce her once his true love returned.Aubrey endured years of insults and hardships from the Fowler family, her love for Dario unwavering. But when Dario handed her divorce papers, she realized he never loved her. He…
by Pawila Winifred
"Truth or dare," he said, and I scowled. I hate backing down from his silly games so easily. No, not this time. Not ever! This is when I get to show just how much I hate him."Dare," I replied, locking eyes with him. Let's see what he has up his sleeve."I dare you to kiss me."***Two weeks ago, I thought I'd escaped Mr. Perfect's grasp when I resigned from his company. No more mindless Truth and Dare games, no more toxic dynamics. Or so I thought...Now, reality slaps me in the face: I'm carrying h…
by Jeclyn Karl
"Are you okay?" I asked, forcing a tight-lipped smile."Yeah, it's just Neomi reminding me of the C-section time." Jason scoffed."She's replying nervously." I sighed."If it were a natural birth…" He interrupted me before I could finish. "It's not going to be a natural birth. Neomi and I have already decided, and you agreed to it by signing the contract," he said, his tone firm as I furrowed my brow in frustration.I didn't need a reminder, the mention of his Luna on his lips made me feel different…
by Solange Daye
"You can't reject them. They are royals." "That is not a law," I cross my arms over my chest. "As soon as they acknowledge the bond between us, I will reject them." Mom takes another swig of the drink in her hand. "You can't. You are special." "Nyx doesn't make me special," I hiss. "She makes me weird." 'I heard that,' Nyx replies from the other side of the room. ***For as long as Macy can remember, Nyx has been in her mind or by her side. Unlike other werewolves, Macy was gifted at birth with a…
by KISS Moonlight
When her sister disappears for three years, Kasia sets out on a dangerous mission to find her. She goes to the Lycan King's home, hoping to find clues about Lana's whereabouts. However, she finds much more than she bargained for. Kasia learns that the Lycan King, Ethan, is her mate, a fact that both surprises and terrifies Kasia.Ethan has no intention of letting her go. Kasia must decide whether to follow her heart and embrace her destiny as Ethan's mate, or continue to fight against the superna…
by CJ Chin
"I'm an omega. I have no inner wolf, so there's a very high chance that I have no fated mate. I mean, how could I?" Elena Reed lived a simple life. She had a warm home with loving parents and friends she cherished more than anything in the world. But Elena had one dark cloud hovering over her happy, simple life. She didn't have a wolf. For years she waited, hoping that one day, that inner voice of her soul companion would speak out to her. But that voice never came. And she accepted that. Now t…
by Maureen Elochukwu
"I'm pregnant! And it's the prince's baby. I have to decide what to do. I've lost my job, and I can't go home because the press are like a pack of wolves outside my flat. And the whole world thinks I'm a giant slut."When virgin waitress Holly is thrown into the playboy prince's arms, he lives up to his wicked reputation by bedding her—then casting her aside! Unknowingly to his he has planted his seed into her. One month later. Holly is pregnant! Casper is furious; to him Holly's just a scheming …
by A. J. Onyx
"Dad, you can't be serious!" I could feel the heaviness rise in my chest, as my father explains he has arranged for my hand in marriage. "You know why this is a good idea. If the truth comes out, the pack would question your ability to lead; it is for the best." Dad explains as if it is the most natural and simplest solution. When I woke up today, this was never a possibility of events that I would be going through. However, here I stand in my father's office while he and my stepmother proceed t…
by Solange Daye
I take a deep breath as I step out of the car, and Kyle's sandalwood scent hits me like a ton of bricks.My wolf growls in my mind, "Mate." Kyle strides toward me with his arms outstretched, but before he can reach me, Atticus gets out of the car behind me. A low growl rumbles in Atticus's chest, serving as a reminder that I belong to him. I clear my throat awkwardly, "Alpha Kyle, this is Alpha Atticus of the Warrior Pack." ***Eryn's life was going according to plan. She had the man of her dream…
by Solange Daye
What is happening to me?' I groan in my mind. 'I shouldn't care so much about this human.''You care for her because she belongs to you,' my wolf replies.'She is a human,' I remind him. 'She is stumbling over her words like an idiot. Nope. Absolutely not. I will not take this human as my mate. She is not worthy to be a Luna,''You are stubborn to change. Just like the rest of your pack,' my wolf replies.'I am not like them,' I growl at my wolf.'Then prove it,' my wolf demands.***Accused of human a…