A steamy escape for your PMS nights. Content Warning: This story contains sexual scenes, themes of infidelity, sexual dominance, and objectification. Intended for adult readers. -------- Mariana, the eldest of four orphaned siblings, has just received the call she's been praying for-her youngest brother has found a heart donor. But the miracle comes with a cruel price: a surgery bill far beyond what a high school graduate, stuck cleaning supermarket floors, could ever afford. With no time, no degree, and nothing but debt and desperation, she's left with one option: accept a proposition that comes cloaked in wealth, secrecy, and unspoken rules. Niel Hunter, heir to a global empire, once chased danger for sport-skydiving from helicopters, diving into pitch-black caves, outrunning fear in machines built for death. But the older he got, the more he craved a different kind of thrill: the delicious high of forbidden touch, the power of orchestrating a secret no one else could see. A secret woman bound to him by contract, not desire. A trembling voice saying "yes, Sir" while the world sees only his flawless smile. This isn't about seduction-it's about surrender. About watching her fall to addiction and knowing every step down was guided by his hand. When their paths collide, Mariana becomes part of his hidden game-paid handsomely to obey, to keep quiet, to serve a man who takes her everything. But how long can Niel keep this twisted salvation hidden from his wife, his daughters, and his family?

Before I can reply, a nurse in pale blue scrubs calls my name. My stomach lurches. Nathan stands immediately, like it's the most natural thing in the world for him to come with me. I hesitate, then murmur, "You don't have to-" "I know," he interrupts gently. "But I want to, Princess." My heart swells. ♕♕♕♕♕ It was just one night. Until it became forever... ♕♕♕♕♕ It was one night-blazing, reckless, unforgettable. But she ends up pregnant with the one man she swore she'd never see again. But when Sylvia Maddox finds out she's pregnant, the last person she expects to see again is the dangerously charming real estate tycoon who left her breathless. Nathan Locke doesn't do complications-or second nights. Until the woman who vanished after their steamy encounter... and drops a bombshell that changes everything. She's independent. Focused. Planning Manhattan's most elite events with grace and grit. He's powerful. Calculated. A man used to getting everything-except the one woman who's carrying his child. Now they're tangled in more than just business. He wants to claim his baby. She refuses to fall for a man who doesn't believe in forever. But fate's got its own blueprint-and this time, walking away isn't so simple.

He's a man of control, but losing her is the only risk worth taking. ********* Kate Lane is an art restorer just trying to keep her life steady in Brooklyn Heights-with her five-year-old son, Ezra, always coming first. After being left to face an unexpected pregnancy alone by her ex, Kate has learned to survive, not trust, and stay in control. Lucien DuPont is powerful, private, and used to getting what he wants-a billionaire heir tied to a secretive art world few ever see. When Kate's work brings her into his orbit, their carefully separated worlds collide. Caught between restoring priceless art, hiding a tremor that could end her career, and protecting her son from her past, Kate isn't looking for love. But in a world of wealth, secrets, and quiet wounds, some things are worth the risk.

New York city, In the sterile white walls of a hospital room, Victoria Blackwell's world collapsed with a photo of her husband of five years - Henry Blackwell with another woman. She was more shattered when her son - Jude Blackwell chose that woman as his new Mom. Heartbroken, Victoria decided to give up both the marriage and motherhood. She faked memory loss, demanded a divorce, and walked away - determined to rebuild her life from the ruins. After Victoria's departure, Henry was stunned. The woman who once loved him unconditionally had transformed into someone unrecognizable - confident, composed, and untouchable. Now, Henry is desperate to win her back. Jude clings to memories of his mother's warmth and begs for her return. They both want her back. But Victoria has learned one thing the hard way: sometimes love isn't enough-especially when it costs you yourself.

When Millie is dragged home by her Alpha mate after five years on the run, she's determined to make his life unbearable. But fighting the desire in her heart and body proves more difficult than expected. Season 1 of The Alpha's Rejection *** At the tender age of fifteen, Millie is rejected by her mate. Refusing to beg for his acceptance, she runs away the night Alpha Leander ascends to his position. She evades him for years, but her luck runs out when the Alpha appears on her doorstep, hellbent on taking her home. Millie quickly finds herself trapped in Leander's pack, but that's the least of her worries. Many things have changed since she last saw Leander. They're not kids anymore, and Leander has filled into his chiseled, brawny body in a way that makes her choke on her snarky, rebellious remarks. Between forced proximity, clashes of wills, jealousy and desire, and the suspicion that there was more to the rejection than meets the eye, Millie is in over her head. Fate brought them together, but will it be enough to overcome the hurt of the past and the tension of the present?

When college student Emmy joins an online support group at the encouragement of her therapist, the last thing she expects is to connect with the lead singer of the most famous rock group in the world. ***** Emmy has had a rough couple of years, to say the least. So when her psychologist recommends that she joins an online support group, she thinks she knows what to expect. But the back and forth e-mails between her and famous rock singer Johnny Decker are the last thing she ever counted on. Despite the world of differences between them, Emmy can't help but feel like she knows Johnny better than she knows herself. Supportive emails turn into a growing friendship, and Emmy is grateful to finally have someone who understands. Soon, life without Johnny seems unthinkable, but is there hope for them in the offline world? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy Spin-off to Holding onto You Trigger warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes, sexual content and references to substance abuse.

Valentina has her life together. A nurse now, five years strong, she's doing more than well for herself. But when her abusive father comes back to town to drag her back to Honduras, Valentina goes to her brother for help. Only to find him involved in a motorcycle gang side-by-side with an enforcer named Butcher. And yes, he'll help protect her from her father...but in return she's the gang's new medic.

After the shock reveal that Imogen's pregnant with Jude's child, their relationship is left rocky. But as they're pulled closer by baby scans and a surprise family holiday, could the spark between them reignite? Season 2 of The Mechanic *** After the truth about Imogen's pregnancy is revealed in the worst way possible, her world comes crashing down. Her hopes in tatters, she doesn't believe Jude will show for the first baby scan weeks later. But then she locks eyes with him striding through the hospital door, and everything changes. Jude looks worse for wear, but he's ready to work together for the baby. And Imogen's ready to try to rebuild what's broken between them. Then Jude's mother catches wind of the pregnancy and invites them on a family holiday abroad, and suddenly, they're thrown together headfirst. Still on rocky footing, things intensify when they find themselves sharing not only a room, but one bed. It's impossible to deny the attraction, and soon, their connection heats up. But what will happen when they exchange holiday bliss for real life back in London? Can their relationship flourish, or will old faces from the past threaten to derail everything? WARNING: This story contains depictions of abuse. Reader discretion is advised.

"How well can you know an abomination in sheep's clothing?" A chilling confession from a long-time hidden enemy leaves Chris reeling as the shadows around him grow. In the darkness the Shadowman hides, using people like puppets to strike and do his bidding, but who is under his influence and how many? One thing is clear, no matter the risk, they need to take the fight to him and end it once and for all, no matter who is involved.

You're all just pawns... A cryptic confession eats away at Jess and Chris as they struggle to find balance in a new life they never expected. Haunted by the past, uncertain in the present and threatened by the future, they know there's more going on than what meets the eye. Once again, Jess finds herself in less than hospitable territory, navigating a maze with no map and plenty of pitfalls. Something sinister is lurking in the shadows, threatening to bring ruin to them all. Will they be able to expose the darkness lurking within before it consumes them? Or will they fall victim like the previous royal family? BOOK 4 OF THE FORGOTTEN WOLF SERIES