One lesson I learned very early in life was to be cheerful, to be agreeable, to do as I was told and ask for nothing, and to never ever complain. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and maybe they'll love you. I grew into an adult who took care of others and never expected that those I loved would take care of me in return. I gave and never asked, never expected, never demanded. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and you'll find someone that will love you. And then one day, a Dragon walked into my workplace and turned my world upside down with a single wink. Having grown up watching his father treat his men like they were disposable, just meat bags to be fed into the grinder, Dragon was determined to be different when he became president of the Dragon's Inferno MC. He cares about his people. He takes care of them. He was upfront with me, taking care of his MC and those he considered to be his would always be his priority. And I agreed to that, I joined him in that mission, throwing myself into becoming the perfect old lady of the prez. Smile Maddie. Act happy Maddie. Take care of them and maybe they'll love you. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't complain and maybe he'll love you. I told myself I was independent. I was strong. And I didn't need my Dragon to take care of me. And I almost believed it. Almost. But now I'm watching him with her. I'm watching him comfort her. I'm watching him listen to her, support her, reassure her. I'm watching him take time from his day to check in with her. I'm watching him worry about her. I'm watching them become closer right in front of my eyes. I'm seeing every thoughtful gesture he does for her. And me? I'm not happy. I'm not smiling. I'm done being agreeable. Fuck not causing trouble. I'm about to set my Dragon's world on fire. And then I'm walking away. She can have him. For the first time in my life, I'm choosing myself.

Louisa Burg's life has never been easy. Her mother died when she was just a child and left her in the care of a coldhearted father and a stepmother that could not care less. The only light in her life had been her debut. In her mind everything would change when she was introduced to society. She would at last be able to make friends and maybe even find someone who cared for her enough to marry her. Someone kind. Her father broke those dreams the day he told her she was getting married to Nathanial Rosewood, the future Earl of Rosewood. Married to a man she had never heard of and never seen. Will these two strangers be able to make this marriage work? Will Nathaniel be able to find the strong woman that's buried deep within his drab little mouse to wife? And when Nathaniel breaks her, will they be able to make this sham of a marriage work?

Born with one milky white eye and wolfless, Ethel Carpentier was raised to do one thing: serve her younger sister Liana, and suffer the consequences if she dared to wish for more. Though Ethel is the eldest daughter of the Alpha of the Wild Blossom Pack, she is treated either as invisible or as an outcast by her sister, father, and most of her fellow pack members. When Alpha Regan Griffiths of the vastly superior Black Sun Pack arrives to fulfill an agreement, that involves taking Liana as his mate and Luna, Ethel only expects life to get worse for her. But when the unexpected happens, it sets off a series of events that neither Regan nor Ethel thought would occur to them. (Warning for mentions of abuse)

Called to uphold a fragile peace treaty between humans and their sworn enemies, the Lycan, Charlotte is left with no other choice but to marry their brutal, mortal-hating king. Arrogant and cruel, Griffin of Nyxis is everything she hoped she'd never wed. Yet behind the wicked facade, Charlotte catches glimpses of a king haunted by more than just war. A king ruled by savage, bloodthirsty demons, and inexplicably, soothed by one thing only--the human bride he never wanted. As tension between nations rise, Charlotte is forced to question everything she thought she knew of her husband, his people, and the treaty that binds them. Despite her sacrifice, an unrelenting war simmers beneath the surface. And if Charlotte doesn't do anything to stop it, the fallout may just devastate them all. With chaos on the horizon and a craving for a king that could bring her end, Charlotte must make an impossible choice: protect the people she calls her own, or embrace a love that could change both of their worlds forever...if it doesn't destroy her first. 18+

After being captured by the man that haunts her nightmares, Lilah must find a way to break free and fight her way back to her mate - or risk losing him forever. Season 2 of The Shadowlight Series *** Imprisoned in the place where she grew up, Lilah "Sienna" Stormweather is determined to slip her shackles once again - all before her wedding to Carter Rotterham, her childhood-lover-turned kidnapper, which is only days away. But a chance encounter at a fighting ring leaves Lilah wondering if she can utilize her time behind bars for a different purpose: curing rabid wolf disease, which has been plaguing her kind for centuries. Beau Renwater has only one task in mind: free his mate from Carter's grip, or die trying. But Beau is battling his own inner demons, not to mention a deadly infection that has no cure... and he's determined to keep it all secret from his pack. With only six weeks until the chance to consummate their mating bond is lost forever, can Lilah and Beau find a way back to each other? With the clock running out, not only are they battling deadly forces that threaten to tear them apart, but also the most terrifying thing of all: admitting that they might not be able to live without each other.

Part 1/Book One currently not available and in the professional editing stage. Part 2 UPDATED WEEKLY for current readers He finally released my legs, allowing me to slide down his body until my feet hit the floor, but that was as far as he let me go. Heat was radiating off him, scorching me all the way down my spine as he held me tightly against him. His quick breaths were falling on the back of my neck with a tingling warmth that brought goosebumps to the surface of my skin. Placing one large hand on my shoulder, he wrapped my long brown hair around his other. Gently, he tugged on my dark mane, pulling my head to the side and exposing the tender column of my neck. Bringing his nose down to the crook there, he inhaled deeply, a rumbling "mmmm" escaping his lips. My mouth went dry. "Are-" I swallowed. "Are you going to mark me?" I manage in a stuttered whisper. Book Blurb: Dr. Willa Grey has developed a little bit of a performance problem... Willa has a plan for how she wants to spend her life. She even fought for a rare opportunity to attend human medical school. Unfortunately for Willa, the time among humans denying her wolf instincts has had dire consequences that could ultimately mean her life. Even worse, her homecoming falls on the eve of the Blue Moon Summit, when she will not only have to face her pack leaders but also some of the most powerful leaders from around the world, and she is terrified they could sniff out the truth. Just as she fears she could possibly lose her pack, and everything she has worked for, a chance encounter with a mysterious wolf on the night of the full moon ignites her mate bond and stirs her dormant wolf. Who is her mystery mate, and will he be her liberator or persecutor? Content Advisory: recommended 18+ due to strong language and sexual content Copyright 2024 Alara Birch, all rights reserved.

𝑨 𝑴𝒖𝒕𝒕 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅? 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 Eliza Wuldruf is a Mutt, a werewolf who doesn't have a wolf and cannot shift due to the human blood coursing through her veins. She's weaker than the weakest Omega, considered useless by most of her pack and all full-bloods loathe her existence. Though, she ignored their unveiled disdain and went about her life as if she were normal with the help of her loving family. Until everything started to implode around her after an accidental run in with the wrong wolf. Since recently turning twenty-one, Eliza believed that she would never have a wolf, because if she did, it would have awakened a long time ago. And even if the Goddess had blessed her with a mate, she did not want them out of fear of being rejected. However, after being forced to attend her pack's next Mating Ball, where all eligible wolves in the kingdom are invited to attend, she bumps into a mysterious man who smells oh so intoxicating. This unexpected meeting awakens something in Eliza, and she finds herself desperately following after him in hopes of finding out who he is and why he's oh so enticing. Though, perhaps she should have stayed home. This is a slow-burn werewolf romance/historical fantasy story.

Fear, misery and wrath. His name was like a bad omen. So when his name is burned into her wrist, Rina realises that he is destined for her in a painfully lethal package.

When a human girl marries the Dragon King, she discovers a dangerous bond and a world of pleasure that she never knew existed. Kings of Faelen 1 *** Left with nothing after catching her fiancé with another woman, Liliana does the unthinkable: she sells her womb. With the rare ability to carry supernatural offspring, she's a prize coveted by many. Her highest bidder? The Dragon King. Although terrified of the cold, brooding king, Liliana is stunned by his rough, primal way of doing sex - one she can't get enough of. Love was never meant to touch their cold contract, yet as the tortured darkness surrounding King Rhydion ensnares her heart, and she discovers she is carrying his heir, she begins to wonder if she's made a mistake. As a human, her child will be handed over to a rival Dragon female and raised far from her arms, and when the gorgeous, ruthless she-Dragon Serathyne stakes her claim on the unborn heir, Liliana knows she must fight for her place - or risk losing everything, including King Rhydion himself.