Sabrina Reed is Nathan Alden's wife, but not by his choice... EXCERPT****** "I found her like this, sir," the guard announced. Sabrina stirred at the voice, blinking groggily and rubbing her eyes to chase away the blur clouding her vision. A towering figure stepped into focus. "What are you doing out here, Sabrina?" Nathan's voice was sharp, cutting through the fog of sleep. His jaw was tight, words pressed between clenched teeth. She blinked again, brushing hair from her face as she sat up. "What are you doing out here?" he repeated-louder this time, more demanding. He stood before her in a jet-black suit and white button-up shirt, sleeves rolled just enough to expose forearms clenched across his chest. His eyebrows were drawn tight, his eyes narrowed. "I came back late last night and... the guard was gone, so... I just fell asleep," she said softly, eyes lowering under the weight of his glare. He dismissed the guard with a silent nod, then stepped closer. "Where were you last night?" he asked, voice taut with suspicion. She yawned, trying to blink herself fully awake. "I've been volunteering at the animal shelter." "Get up," he ordered, tone clipped and harsh. "You expect me to believe that? Don't animal shelters close at a decent time?" She remained seated, her legs too stiff to move. "Yes, but-" "Get up!" he barked.

Jane Scott. She was vibrant, happy and full of life. Engaged to the man of her dreams ever since she was in college and best friends with someone she's known and looked up to most of her teenage life. Life was greater than she could imagine it to be and she was sure it couldn't get any better for her. . . . It could only get worse. One unfortunate night was all it took for everything she believed in to burn down. One door opened and all she believed in, all that her world was built upon, came crushing down. And who does she have to thank? ©xiiGinaiix 2018 #73 - Studio 12/2018 #17 - Studio 4/2019 #1 - Begone 4/2019 #78 - Video 4/2019 Rates inside👑

"Don't contact me if you're dying." When Keith Ingram utters those words, he doesn't know how much he'll come to regret them. For years, Ella Bryce has loved Keith from afar. When a fated contract marriage gives her one chance at happiness, she vows to make him see her. And just as her devotion begins breaking through his guarded heart, devastating lies shatter their fragile bond. Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to live on her own terms. Years later, fate brings Keith storming back into her life-colder, harder and determined to crush anyone that stands in his way. Fate is finally giving Keith a chance to see the truth he was denied from the beginning and win back the only woman he has ever loved. Will he make the same mistake twice... and lose his only chance at true love forever? A slow-burn, second-chance romance where a billionaire CEO must earn back the wife he so carelessly threw away. Trigger warning: This story contains emotional abuse, gaslighting, and family abuse.

MOUNT VALLEY SERIES #3 As the star quarterback of the Harvard football team, Alfie O'neal reformed his bad boy ways and started anew. Just when he's getting a hang of his new life (and playing cat-and-mouse with a certain sassy MIT girl), the ghost of his past comes back to haunt him. He's used to dishing out revenge. But this time, he's on the receiving end. He has no choice but to go back to his old ways... and break some rules (maybe bones, too). So much for being good. ___ BAD BOY x SMART(ASS) GIRL trope STAND-ALONE (which means you can read this without reading the other books)

I had been second best all my life. But this time, when it comes to her, I'm not willing to accept defeat. I'll do whatever it takes to get her to choose me. *** Having a best friend that was wildly popular, and one of the best hockey players in the United American Hockey League, was both a curse and a blessing. On the plus side, I got to play hockey with my best friend, and there was never a shortage of beautiful girls. At least there wasn't until Nash decided to man up and tell his childhood friend that he'd always loved her. The bad part was that I usually ended up being second best. In my late teens and early twenties I hadn't cared that I wasn't picked in the first round of the draft, or that sponsors chose Nash ahead of me, or even if I ended up with a girl who didn't really want me for me. I made a nice living playing hockey. I had a few good friends and a nice place to live in the middle of Manhattan. Despite not being the best, I'd made most of my dreams come true and it was a far stretch from the lonely kid I'd been growing up in the rural Midwest. I was happy. I was content. Until her.... It's not like I didn't want what Nash had. I did. I do. Who doesn't want a happily ever after? It's just that I've never taken the risk and allowed a woman to see past my defenses before, to see the real me, with my baggage and all my insecurities... until now. As scary as that is in itself, what makes it complicated is that my new roommate, Jackson - who I offered my spare bedroom to a while back when he needed a place to stay - and Bryce - one of my friends and teammates- also seem to have an interest in her... the woman who has me questioning all my decisions. The thing is... I'm pretty sure I'm not willing to be a second choice this time around...

At sixteen, Lovely Thunderstorm is told of the promise her father made ten years ago to Alpha Victor of Black Diamonds Pack to marry his son who is rather the younger version of him. Lovely feels hatred the moment her eyes landed on him. But that isn't the only thing she feels for him. Alpha Victor Jr is stubborn, serious and cold hearted. He has dreaded this arrangement since he was ever told of it. His wolf yearns for his mate, yet he refuses to be weak in admitting he loves her. But how long can he hold out when he is married to her? Excerpt: "Love me and I am in your heart, but hate me and I am in your mind." I spoke, unconsciously turning all Shakespeare on him. "So let me get this straight," he gazed down at me, making me feel short. These goddamn tall people around here. "You want to be in my mind." I smack myself in my forehead before looking at his confused handsome face. Well... I was just going to ignore the fact I called him handsome. "I never knew Shakespeare was this crazy." He stated thoughtfully. I could only glare. I really did hate him. Copyright©1999beauty.

A young, fearless, warrior must protect her clan and her land from enemies beyond her frontiers. She must also contain dissension from within her clan; execute wisdom, strategy and boldness as expected of the Tribal Chief. With her cruel mother dead at the hands of the elders of her very tribe and an ailing father who continues to provoke invasions; Chief Grisell Blane has her hands more than full. But she also has to content with an obnoxiously handsome neighbouring enemy who threatens her heart, whilst he is hated by her tribe. The strikingly beautiful, aristocratic Lady Chief must battle the enemies within and the danger beyond her borders, to prove she is capable of reigning as the Chief of the Dalmahoy clan. A title that is rightfully hers, held by the eldest child of Dalmahoy for centuries before her. Grisell Blane aims to hold her position as Chief of the Dalmahoy, but she must face many battles. Amongst them, one of treason and one of freeing her heart.

Raelynn is smart and beautiful, but she hides behind her huge frames, ponytail, baggy clothes and high school status of being a nerd, because she hates being the center of attention. Bryce is handsome, rich and popular. He has a notorious reputation of being a player. What happens when they set their eyes on each other? Sparks fly and people get burned. All it took was one night of passion for Raelynn to walk away with the secret she carries. How will Bryce react, when he realize that he not only got Raelynn pregnant, but is actually a father who missed the first five years of his kid's life? They say that those who never make mistakes lose a great many chances to learn something. Will they have learned anything and forgive each other? Will this secret make them? OR break them beyond repair? They met for a reason! Either to be a blessing or a lesson! I think I'll let you decide. © COPYRIGHT 2014 All Rights Reserved.

Camilla Sutton Hamilton and Kristian Kingston's previous interaction were based on a lie, one that caused her to be bullied and him to torment her till he questions why. Paired for a work project, emotions come to a boil and the real truth comes out. But there are people who don't want to see them sort out their differences, people who will go out of there way to cause trouble. Will Camilla ever trust him, and can Kristian prove they could be good together...

She's a hellcat and a handful, in that order. Guarding Emily Montano, Hollywood royalty and a huge pain in my ass, has to be the worst assignment I've ever had. She's demanding, exasperating and an instigator. I'm biding my time until the next assignment, keeping her safe after her enormous ego put her in hot water. It isn't until her mom shows up, degrading her with every word out of her mouth, that I see her in a new light. And I finally admit to myself that Emily isn't so bad. In fact, she's not another princess of Hollywood. And getting to know the real woman is more than I bargained for. *** An opposites attract, forced proximity romance told from the hero's point of view. Book 4 in the Hollywood Stories series Book 1 Not Another Diva - Zack & Brianna Book 2 Not Another Player - Jacob & Char Book 3 Not Another Line - Clinton & Colleen Book 4 Not Another Princess - Javier & Emily