I watched as it suddenly stopped its eyes continuing to stare into mine as if it was looking directly into my soul. I couldn't look away from its brown eyes despite the fear that seemed to consume my entire being. The sound of bones breaking and snapping filled the air whilst the wolf began to growl. I felt my eyes widen even more as the wolf began to shake and slowly change until a human was crouching down in its place. There tanned back on display as they stood to their full height completely naked. "Mine."

Every half century in a small little town hidden in the woods, a beast comes out from the forest to claim his bride on the night of an eclipse. The people of call this phenomenon "the taking". This beast is said to be very dangerous. It roams door to door searching for the woman whose being calls to his animal instincts. He will kill, mutilate and destroy everything in his path until he finds his bride. In the past, the townsmen have tried to hunt the creature and kill him before they can steal one of their marriageable daughters, but the beast does not hunt alone. He has followers among the shadows to make sure his goal is accomplished. Once he finds his bride, he carries her back to the forest where she is never seen or heard from again. Celeste believes this so-called "legend" is just some scary fairytale her grandmother made up to scare her. But was she ever wrong when a pair of moonlit eyes stared straight at her through her bedroom window and entered her room. Next thing she knew, she was being carried out the house and into the woods by a half-naked man who called her his. Who would have thought? Grandma wasn't crazy after all. Young Adult novel. Paranormal/Comedy-Romance @2014

"Understand, little mate," Nathaniel's lips curled into a smile, "That I intend to fuck you on every surface of this house. There will not be a single room that is not saturated with the scent of your pleasure." *** When human seamstress Mira is offered a job by the handsome and mysterious Lord Nathaniel, she is too desperate for the money to say no, even if it means working amongst Wolves. Knowing how humans have been treated by Wolves in the past, Mira is prepared to keep her head down and stay out of the Lord's way, except Lord Nathaniel seems to have the opposite plan. Mira isn't prepared for the strange pull that keeps drawing her towards the Lord, or for his long and heated glances at her in the corridors, and Mira is left questioning why the Lord could be so interested in her. After all, she couldn't be his Fated Mate - right? The Wolf Lord's Mate is a slow-burn Human x Alpha romance with plenty of smutty scenes 😈 All Cassidy Smoke books have an HEA ending. UPDATES every Friday on Wattpad Or read ahead and get twice weekly updates on Patreon

"In a world overtaken by the mafia, there can only be one king." ---------------- Alister Mancini. His name alone was enough to make anyone's blood run cold. Infamous for his heartless and cruel ways, he was considered the most dangerous man alive. But even a mafia leader couldn't deny his attraction when he saw his maid sound asleep on his bed. --------- *This story contains mature themes such as sexual content ,abuse, and strong language. If you are sensitive to these topics, this book is not for you.* While this book does contain smut, it is not smut based.

"𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐲𝐮𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐦." I built my career with my own two hands. No favors, no handouts, just talent and hustle. Then the millionaire King Bartley walked back into my life. A man with blood on his hands and revenge in his heart. He's fresh out of prison, and the whole city is on edge. But somehow, I'm the one caught in the crossfire. He says I'm safe with him. That he can give me the world. But a man like Trixx? He doesn't do love. He does obsession. And if I'm not careful, I'll mistake the cage he's building for a crown.

[BOOK ONE] [Completed] [Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2019 Fiction Awards] Liam Luciano is one of the most feared men in all the world. At the young age of 18, he inherited the family name. 10 years later, the Luciano name is well known for its roll in the Mafia; along with two other families: The Costello's and The Corinelli's. But when a 21 year old is put on all three of the families radar, Luciano steps in the way, doing something he had never done before. Protect her. Through their own series of trials and tribulations, they learn how to love and how to trust. But most importantly, they learn that blood does not define family. - © 2015 taintedkissesxo * cover by thelucianoseries on instagram *

When 22 year old Aurora Winston has to transfer to a new university in the middle of the year, she finds it daunting to adjust to the new environment. To make matters worse, she finds herself becoming increasingly attracted to her hot, 30 year old professor, Bryson Keith, who might just be drawn to her the same way, like a moth to a flame. #7 in ROMANCE #1 in professorxstudent #1 in universityromance #1 in university #1 in grumpy #1 in business #4 in sizzling #14 in slowburn #36 in love

When Zayden Ashford returns from New York to take over his family's business empire, he's prepared for ruthless boardrooms and high-stakes deals. But, he isn't prepared for her. Waiting for him at the house he grew up in is a distraction he neither asked for nor can ignore-Aurelia Sinclair. The daughter of his father's business partner. The golden girl his parents adore. The temptation he absolutely doesn't need. She's no longer the quiet, meek girl from his childhood. Now, she's all curves and maddening confidence. Strutting around his house in clothes that should be illegal. Leaving her scent all over the place. Testing the limits of his patience and his self-control. Zayden wants her out. But how long can the cold, grumpy CEO deny the simmering chemistry and the temptation he feels towards the gorgeous brunette? #245 in ROMANCE #1 in chemistry #3 in slowburn #4 in forcedproximity #14 in temptation #22 in steamy #28 in banter #31 in grumpy #96 in enemiestolovers #111 in billionaire #165 in business #240 in hatetolove #245 in strongfemalelead #499 in CEO

Amairah Kensington, 20, comes from a wealthy and influential family, but longs for a normal life and wishes to escape her parents' control. Daniel Williams, 27, is a successful and charismatic CEO. Apart from being notorious for being ruthless and having a new girl in his bed every now and then, he is clever and a rising icon in the business world. When Amairah and Daniel cross paths, they engage in a verbal clash that hurts Daniel's pride and fragile ego, leaving him determined to seek revenge. In an unexpected twist of fate, Daniel decides the perfect way to get back at his father's biggest competitor is to marry his daughter. #1 in rivals #1 in controllingparents #1 in rivalfamilies #1 in husband #1 in enemies #4 in enemiestolovers #7 in loveaftermarriage #32 in wife #42 in hatetolove #47 in billionaire #51 in suspense #61 in thriller #63 in CEO #94 in slowburn #104 in revenge #225 in arranged marriage

Amanda Alexander returns to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with fire in her heart and a dream finally within reach. Fresh from the University of the Eastern Caribbean, she steps into her coveted role as an Accounting Lecturer at the St. Vincent Institute of Arts, Science & Technology. Yet, just as she begins to settle in, life stirs the waters in ways she never expected. Between the thrill of new romance, the weight of family expectations, and friendships as deep as the Caribbean Sea. Amanda soon realizes success isn't just about the perfect job. It's about navigating the tides of love, loyalty, and fate. When an unexpected twist shakes her world, she must choose between the life she planned and the one calling her soul. Will she stand firm in the path she fought so hard for, or will the currents of passion and destiny sweep her into something far more powerful than she ever imagined?