#Dark #Forbidden #Vampire His eyes darkened. Voice rough with desire, he warned, "Don't tempt me, mortal." Before, his angered state would've served to draw me to line, but today I found it only aroused me. Voice breathy, I said, "Or else what, master?" ____ The vampires have invaded earth, leaving mortals with nothing but their names and the mere clothes on their backs. Humans are being sent to special schools to be trained in the art of serving vampire masters and their various Houses. Amongst these mortals is a girl named Eleanor. She is unaware of her royal bloodline or of who her father is, and because of this, fate throws her and Sebastian, a very powerful vampire lord, together.

They called her the Phantom. Swift, silent, and ruthless, she was the greatest assassin the modern world had ever known. Yet even shadows can be caught-betrayed on her final mission, she died with a blade in her heart and a smirk on her lips. But death wasn't the end. When she awoke, it wasn't in a hospital or hell, but in the soft arms of a noblewoman. The world had changed-or rather, she had. Now an infant girl born to the most powerful duke in a continent ruled by five kingdoms, she soon realized she had reincarnated into the very fantasy novel she had once read before missions. A world of swords, spells, and schemes awaited.

They called it an accident. The darkness that devoured her home, the tragedy that took her parents - all wrapped in whispered pity and silent relief. But for the young daughter left behind, it was the beginning of her descent into hell. Adopted by distant relatives who wore kindness like masks, she grew up as little more than a shadow within their house - unloved, unwanted, unseen. Her stepmother's hatred was venomous, her stepsister's laughter cruel. Denied an education, denied affection, she learned to survive on silence and obedience. Then came the Duke - handsome, powerful, the man promised to her stepsister. When his eyes strayed toward the forgotten girl, admiration blooming where disgust should have lived, the family's hatred ignited into something fatal. They killed her quietly, as if snuffing out a candle no one would miss. But death did not take her. She awoke again - in the body of her seven-year-old self, the day after the tragic accident that destroyed her family. Time had folded backward, granting her a cruel gift: memory. This time, she will not weep. This time, she will not kneel. With the knowledge of every betrayal and every grave that waits for her, she will twist fate itself - and turn the game that once destroyed her into her masterpiece.

Blood is currency in the vampire court - and mercy is a weakness few survive. When Lina is dragged before the ruthless, newly crowned vampire prince Corvis, she expects what every noble taken by the court expects: fangs, feeding, and death. Humans are prey in this kingdom of immortals since they no longer hide in the shadows, little more than vessels to be drained and discarded once their blood runs dry. But Corvis does something no vampire prince should. He lets her live. Instead, he keeps her. Forced to remain at the prince's side, Lina becomes his personal source of blood - a living prisoner within the palace walls, fed well enough to survive and taken whenever the prince's hunger demands it. To the vampire court, the meaning is obvious. Humans exist to be fed upon. The prince has simply chosen to keep his prey close. Corvis himself is no gentler threat. Ruthless, feared, and utterly merciless to those who challenge him, the vampire prince rules through the power and violence he once was a victim to himself. Yet the longer Lina remains at his side, the clearer it becomes that the prince who feeds from her does not entirely understand the fragile humanity he has claimed. And in a palace where loyalty is bought in blood and betrayal lurks behind every velvet smile, Lina may discover a dangerous truth: Being spared by the most powerful monster in the kingdom might be far more perilous than being killed by him. #1 cruel ~ 26.03.2026

A heartbroken fashion designer escapes to Tokyo to be an assistant on a movie set, only to get caught up in an illicit, whirlwind romance with the lead actor. ***** After discovering her fiance is cheating on her, heiress and fashion designer Lily Porter is whisked away to Tokyo to help a production company adapt one of her great-aunt's novels. She isn't thrilled about lying about being her aunt's assistant until it throws her into the path of the movie's lead actor, who is enough of a distraction to keep her mind off her ex for good. But can there really be a future for them when their relationship is built on lies, false identities, and a secret engagement? [[Wattys' Longlisted]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Nineteen-year-old Rose Porter-Abe had everything a teen could want, except for a life of her own. The daughter of a fashion designer and an actor, Rose finds herself lost in the long shadow cast by her parents' achievements and expectations, and unable to make friends who aren't simply using her to get close to her family. The solution? Seoul, South Korea. Rose finds herself in a city that never sleeps surrounded by people who don't know her name. Once there, she finds herself torn between childhood crush Yuta, the arrogant Tae-won, and hard-working Si-woo. Can Rose find her path in life and someone to share it with? This story is a sequel to the hugely popular 'There are Many Flowers in Tokyo' and is set in the near future.

Brianna never expected her academic conference in Seoul to become the turning point of her life. But when an accidental encounter with Kang-Min, Asia's most sought-after pop star, sparks an undeniable connection, everything changes. Their chemistry is electric, but their worlds couldn't be more different. As their secret connection deepens, Brianna and Kang-Min are forced to confront cultural divides, the strain of long-distance, and the ever-present threat of public exposure. In a world where love can be a career-ending scandal, can they keep their feelings hidden long enough to figure out what their hearts truly want-or will the cost of their romance be too high to bear? Perfect for fans of forbidden love, cultural crossroads, and steamy, heartfelt drama. Playlist for the Story ⬇️ or search VibesWithLex on Spotify and you will see the book cover: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XBdNe97Xh4xf7PMspWhHX?si=pW4frcbRRpKt-AZUPg_zOQ&pi=pEqZCVTnSUOfI

Sarai Ember Vaelion, 26, is the last living dragon of the most powerful and ancient bloodline to ever exist-the House of Aurix. Born to rulers who once commanded unmatched magic and respect, she carries the weight of their legacy alone, her veins flowing with power the Dominion once feared enough to destroy. Orphaned by war and betrayal, Sarai grew up knowing one unshakable truth: Aurix dragons could only mate with their own kind. And with her being the last... love was never an option. Instead, she built her empire from the ground up-sharp, ambitious, and untouchable-establishing herself as a force in both the human and supernatural worlds. Business is her focus. Power is her language. Survival is her only priority. Azrael Syris Creed, 29, is the Alpha of The Order of Runebound-one of the most feared and dominant packs in the supernatural world. A rare hybrid of werewolf and warlock, his very existence bends the rules of nature, making him both respected and feared across every faction. Loyal to the Dominion he helped build, Azrael enforces order, eliminates threats, and upholds a system designed to maintain balance-no matter the cost. Emotion is a liability. Attachment is a weakness. And a mate? Never part of the plan. But fate doesn't ask for permission. Bound by a mating bond neither of them understands, Sarai and Azrael are thrown into a connection that defies everything they've been taught. He is the embodiment of everything she was raised to hate-the very system that destroyed her family. And she? She is everything he was trained to hunt... a bloodline he believed was wiped from existence. Now, Azrael is forced to walk a dangerous line-leading his pack, answering to the Dominion, and protecting the one person he should have turned in. Because if the truth about Sarai gets out, she won't just be hunted...She'll be executed. And the man sworn to uphold that sentence might be the only one standing between her and extinction.

Five years changed everything. Kalliope "Kali" Lawson is thirty, thriving, and finally in control of her life. What once felt overwhelming-juggling single motherhood and building her career-became the very thing that shaped her into the woman she is today. With her village behind her, Kali didn't just survive... she elevated. Now she's respected, focused, and unshakable. Amani "Mani" Xavier Knight is twenty-three and living a life most people only dream about. Drafted into the NFL during his second semester at Redwood State University, he went from college athlete to full-blown brand overnight. Money, fame, women-he learned fast how to navigate it all. His past? Including the scandal that once tied him to Ms. Lawson? Long forgotten... or so he thought. Because one unexpected run-in changes everything. Five years later, Mani finds out Kali has been raising a child he knew nothing about. Now, his world is flipped upside down. Kali isn't the same woman he left behind-she's colder, guarded, and not interested in reopening old wounds. Mani isn't the same boy either-he's grown, successful, and not used to being shut out. But beneath the anger, the tension, and the pride... There's still something there. Now add: A girlfriend who refuses to let go. A coach who's a little too interested in Kali. And a past that refuses to stay buried. Two people. A secret that changes everything. And a love story neither of them ever truly let go of. Tune in to see what happens when the past catches up... and refuses to be ignored.

Persephone Vivienne Devereaux was the perfect wife. She gave her husband everything-her time, her love, her entire life. She built her world around him, making sure his ran smoothly even when hers was falling apart. So why was it never enough? Why was his attention always somewhere else... with other women? Now she's left questioning her marriage, her worth, and the life she sacrificed to maintain. Kassian "Hollow" Sinclair is a name that stays on repeat-on playlists, in headlines, and on the lips of women who swear they're different. At just 25, he's already living a life most can't touch-money long, fame loud, and an ego to match. He's smooth, calculated, and dangerously charming... the type to pull you in without ever giving you enough to feel secure. Music is his escape, but control is his addiction. And women? They don't just want him... they lose themselves trying to keep him. Until her. Persephone is cold, boujee, and completely unimpressed. She doesn't care about his fame, his money, or his name-and for the first time in his life... Kassian isn't in control. What starts as curiosity turns into obsession. Lust turns reckless, boundaries disappear, and lines that should never be crossed get blurred. Because behind her perfect image is a woman starving for something real... and behind his fame is a man who only knows how to take. Secrets build. Feelings get involved. And now it's no longer just temptation-it's betrayal. When it all falls apart... who gets hurt first? And was it ever love... or just a beautiful lie? WARNING: Mature content, strong language, infidelity, toxic relationships, and explicit scenes. Read at your own risk.