Joey lost his childhood sweetheart when she walked away, even after he moved across the country to be with her. Raina lost her first love when he walked away, leaving behind her and their baby daughter. Two hearts broken. Trying to repair his heart, Joey decided never to take life too seriously again because if he didn't feel anything too deeply he'd never be hurt. Leading to one bet. Trying to repair her heart, Raina swore never to be vulnerable again because if she stayed strong she'd never be let down. Except for one chance. And in the fall out of those choices, one's desperate to win her over and the other never wants to see him again.

This story is moving to Kindle Unlimited, out on June 23 https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/Eliza-Hawkins-ebook/dp/B0GXQMCLVV He didn't cheat. He didn't leave. He just gave everything away Becca thought her marriage was solid until she discovered her husband had secretly given away everything they had built together. She doesn't just lose money-she loses trust, security... and the future she fought for. Now Sam wants to make it right, to fix it. But Becca isn't sure she wants to be the woman who forgives him. And this time... love might not be enough to fix what he burned.

Valerie fell in love with a big biker hunk. She couldn't believe her luck, being an older woman and all. But the relationship turned out to be more work than it had been worth. When do you realize it's time to walk away? Ox fell in love with an outsider. He knew he couldn't keep her away from the MC for too long because the MC was his life. But he didn't realize how much his MC life was resistant to letting an outsider in. Until he made a mistake that had the woman he loved walking away without looking back. Can he repair the damage not only he, but his MC and blood family, caused her? Or will she pick someone better, safer?

Elsa did her duty. She accepted the arranged marriage and was now pregnant with her husband's heir. But others did not want her to succeed. After being accused of betrayal by her husband's people, she leaves to the only place left to go: another cold cage. Or is it? Alessandro accepted the arranged marriage out of duty. She was a wife who would provide him an heir. But when proof is brought to him by a friend that has one of his men backing the betrayal, he believes the wrong people. He sends her out, but soon realizes he made a mistake. And now he has to figure out how to get his wife, and his child back, from the La Regina Nera. ***This will be a darker story. Mature audiences ONLY!!

Re-posting. The common story is that finding a mate is supposed to make the wolf stronger. For an alpha, finding his mate, blessed by the moon goddess, strengthens the pack. But there can be such darkness hidden in that dynamic. Even those of cruel hearts can seek the power of a mate. And the damage they cause might not ever be healed. ***** Prologue: Drip. Drip. Drip. The rhythm or the water would have been soothing if it hadn't been so cruel. Drip. As it was, it was nothing more than a taunting form of torture. Drip. Ears could hear the soft thudding of raindrops at the end of the hall as a door was pulled open in squeaking protests and then shut with a harsh metallic clang. How the rain made its way into the depths of the cement room, it didn't matter. It was there. Drip. Step. Drip. Step. The footsteps were strong and full of purpose. Though just as unwanted as the drops of water that fell too far out of reach. Unable to quench the dehydrated desperation chained to the wall. Drip. Step. Drip. Step. Only one set of footsteps. There was no question of the destination or purpose that carried them down the hall. Not that it was a surprise. It was always the same. First the pain, then the visit. The cell door opened to darkness. There was no energy to move, not even enough to will eyelids to open. Not that it mattered. The visit never changed. What more could be said? What more could be done? All that mattered was that stale, barely edible food was only given after he was done. Only then, could there be any comfort from hell. ***** WARNING- This story does delve into topics of kidnapping, imprisonment, rape, murder, and violence. Though the scenes are not explicitly detailed, underage readers are discouraged. Also note that I do not own the rights to any photos I have or might post for this story. Just photos I found online, cropped and edited. The story however, is all mine. No copy of content is permitted.

Based off of a Facebook suggestion, that was based off a Facebook Reddit-like post. My husband allowed his mother into our lives like she was more important than me, his wife. I finally had enough when he actually put his hands on me, defending her. Now, I had to bide my time to get away. My resources are limited, but my will is strong. And I. Am. Done.

What is a Soulmate? After ten years of fruitless efforts, fully bonded, beloved mates Kingston and Sora have failed to produce the Thornwoof pack Alpha heir. Time has run out. The ancient Tenth Law, with all its archaic rules and procedures, is enacted and, over the Luna's objections, the Alpha is forced to use a Breeder for the continued survival of the pack. Survival is messy. McKay has arrived prepared to provide life for a pack in need. What the well-meaning young Breeder isn't prepared for is the powerful feeling for a mated wolf that is not hers. Will the destined child be their ruin? Questions must be answered - what is a soulmate? Set in a modern world, this is not a fairy tale ending - it's a cautionary tale of how folklore gets written. "See TRIGGER warnings before you proceed."

When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

Liam and Lexi fall in love before they ever meet. When they see each other, the bond between them doesn't hesitate. It snaps into place-unmistakable, permanent, and consuming. A mating bond neither of them can deny. Their connection solidifies in pieces-voices in the dark, shared confessions, laughter that feels intimate. Liam chooses Lexi openly. He builds a life beside her, shares a bed, a home, a future that feels real in his hands. He loves her with devotion, with tenderness, with the certainty of someone who knows she is his. And still, Knox is always there. Knox is Liam's best friend, his brother in everything but blood, the one he has protected since childhood. For a long time, Knox's pain is loud and needy, and even as he begins to heal, Liam doesn't know how to stop making room for him. So he keeps inviting him in. Into their home. Into their routines. Into the quiet spaces where Lexi thought it would finally be just the two of them. Liam never sees it as choosing Knox over Lexi. To him, it's loyalty. Habit. Love that existed first. To Lexi, it feels like being mated-yet never fully alone with her mate. This is a story about a bond that is unbreakable-and a boundary that keeps being crossed. About loving someone who means well, but doesn't realize that presence can be a kind of betrayal. About learning that choosing your mate isn't a single decision. it's something you have to do every day, especially when the past keeps knocking at the door. ***this story explores mating bonds in humans as a cultural norm. There are no werewolves or supernatural beings in this world***

Amber Halloran has spent years teaching herself how to survive without softness. Once hopeful and open-hearted, she now moves through life cautiously-always bracing for disappointment, always waiting for love to turn into something sharp. The holidays, once her favorite season, have become a quiet reminder of everything she's lost. But just a few weeks before Christmas, everything changes. When Amber moves to the small winter town of Pinebrook, she expects nothing more than a place to disappear and heal. Instead, she meets Charles-a warm, patient, quietly charming man who seems to notice every emotion she tries to hide. He doesn't push. He doesn't pry. He simply shows up with kindness, steadiness, and the kind of genuine care she's forgotten how to trust. Slowly, Amber finds herself drawn into the town's holiday traditions: lantern lightings, cookie chaos, Christmas markets, and the overwhelming warmth of Charles's makeshift family. And when a sudden snowstorm forces her to rely on him for the first time, Amber begins to see that not every December is destined to break her. As their gentle friendship shifts into something deeper, Amber must confront the ghosts of her past-the fears that still whisper she's unlovable, the memories that warn her not to risk her heart again. But under soft snowfall, tangled lights, and a sprig of mistletoe that changes everything, Amber learns that healing doesn't have to be lonely. Sometimes love arrives slowly, quietly... And sometimes it feels like coming home. A tender, heartfelt Christmas romance about healing, hope, and the courage to love again. Perfect for fans of cozy small towns, slow-burn chemistry, emotional depth, and winter magic.