IMPORTANT: This manuscript is a rough draft - widely unedited. There may be grammar, spelling, and pacing issues. I've been working on this story since 2023 in my original manuscript and hope to one day publish the final, extended version. I could see him grinning out of the corner of my eye. He was enjoying this far too much. "Just do not ever scare me like that again, Jasper," I fussed. He winced as I moved the cloth across his ribs. "Or what?" he toyed. I stopped and glared at him, stammering, trying to think of something clever. "I-I'll... I don't know, but I'll think of something." Before I knew it, Jasper had his arm around my waist and pulled me into the tub with a splash. "Jasper," I gasped. In a world where humans and orcs have been at war for centuries, 22-year-old Lady Brenna of Blackwater Hold is sent to the Northern Orruk Horde - an unheard-of act. Her father, King Corvus, pledged her to the chief, Jasper Bloodborne, to save his own life. Were these orcs the beasts her father taught her to fear? She soon learns how wrong she was - and that her time in the Northern Orruk Mountains will change everything she thought she knew about loyalty, courage, and desire. ⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains sexual content, mentions of SA, miscarriage, abortion, violence, and gore. Reader discretion is advised. Copyright © [2023] EM-Albright All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in whole, in part, or in any manner without the written consent of the copyright holder, and any infringement of this is a violation of copyright law. Written and Illustrated by EM-Albright

▪️FANTASY ROMANCE▪️ "I didn't know that I had the right to say your name." "You don't and yet..." The Orc King's words trailed off, his breath coming out in a rough pant. I found myself extremely curious about what he was going to say, so I bravely tried to get him to continue. "And yet?" I probed. "And yet, I find myself intrigued about what it would sound like coming from that insolent mouth of yours." **** Izara was not very happy to find out that she was to be sent to the Orc King as tribute, an apology for something her brother did. Not being one to allow fate to dictate her life, she figured that she could make the most of it. Having always been curious about the Orcs, she is eager to live among them. King Baldur, however, does not share her enthusiasm, finding humans to be selfish and untrustworthy. He does not hold back, and uses every available opportunity to remind her of such. Unfortunately for him, Izara sees this as a challenge and vows to prove her worth. When an incident in the forest leaves King Baldur seriously injured, he quickly realises that he misjudged Izara and even finds himself becoming attracted to her in ways that he never anticipated. There is only one problem though, the Orc King isn't called Baldur the Butcher for nothing. Can he find it in himself to lower his guard around Izara or will she become the next victim of his blade? 🔅Rated R: Contains thematic issues, adult language, MATURE sexual content, violence and possible triggers. ------------------------------------------------- Cover Photo: Edited by @KimberlyTanithMarie using an image generated from Midjourney © All rights reserved 2023 I DO NOT consent to my story being translated, copied or otherwise reproduced by anyone.

An impossible debt. A dangerous offer. A love that could ruin or redeem them. For her entire life, Amara Johnson has lived in a bubble. Sheltered and coddled by her loving but average family, her world is small, safe, and predictable. That all shatters when she follows her brother to Tokyo for a fresh start. But her brother's secret gambling habit plunges them into a nightmare. He didn't just borrow money-he borrowed from Kenzo Sato, the most feared and powerful Oyabun of the Yakuza in Japan. Now, to protect her brother's life, Amara must leave her quiet job at the bank and work off his massive debt in Kenzo's front: an exclusive, members-only cafe in the heart of Shinjuku. She's out of place, naive, and terrified. And she's utterly captivating to him. Kenzo Sato is a vision of controlled chaos-sharp suits over intricate tattoos, a piercing gaze that sees everything, and a billionaire empire built on power and respect. He is everything her sheltered life taught her to fear. To Amara, he's utterly terrifying. To Kenzo, she's an exotic breath of fresh air-a innocence he never knew he craved. He makes her a new offer: become his exclusively. His companion. His obsession. In return, her brother's debt vanishes and she will want for nothing. It's a gilded cage that promises to lift her from poverty and change her life forever. Caught between fear and a fierce, unexpected attraction, Amara must navigate a world of danger, luxury, and dark desire. Can her sheltered heart survive the ruthless world of the Yakuza? Or will the man who owns her debt also claim her heart?

"You belong right here, Elysia. Not in New York with Julian, or out somewhere in the city galavanting around with Andrew, or anywhere near Canelley," He mumbled against a fresh mark on the base of my neck. "Right here, nowhere else." For two years Elysia Leal and Salvatore Grant's relationship had been strictly professional. She ran his errands and he ran his business. That is, until, a situation at work puts them in an awkward position causing the lines in their relationship to blur and feelings to ensue.

Aurelia, a Noble Roman woman, had heard of the savage British tribes, their mystic Celtic ways, and the battles the Roman army was fighting against them on their shores. The battles her soon-to-be Husband, Quintus Acquilla, was fighting in the name of the Eagle. But she could not have predicted that, when she crossed the ocean to be with him and fulfil the marriage contract between their families, she would be captured by a Barbarian War Lord and made to be his War Prize...

*spin-off to The Duke's Forbidden Lover* Lord Richard of Caldwell's perfect life is upended with news of tragedy. Amidst the uncertainty of his father's health and a happy courtship, he is forced to strike up a friendship with his mother's lady-in-waiting, Louise Price. As their friendship blossoms, an undeniable spark ignites between them that defies the social norms that govern their world. But little does he know that behind her delicate facade lies her hidden past as a runaway slave. Now caught between duty and desire, the two must fight the past for a future they may never have. *** bwwm historical romance.

sʜᴇ sᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴀɴ ᴡʜᴏ ʀᴜɪɴᴇᴅ ʜᴇʀ. ɴᴏᴡ sʜᴇ's ғᴀʟʟɪɴɢ ғᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇ ᴡʜᴏ ᴜɴᴋɴᴏᴡɪɴɢʟʏ ʜᴇʟᴘᴇᴅ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ʜɪᴍ.

She - A Woman of background, culture and color. A woman who carries pride in her strides, and triumph on her shoulders. A set of thick lips of velvet , thighs of steel, eyes of molten honey, and skin smooth like butter, and roasted to a sensuous melanin complexion. He - A Man of proudness and honor. An anti-traditionalist, stripped of the ideas that were called righteous. Taboo marks his name, in blood his own blood that he cannot wash. His skin pale as the moon and rosy like petals of the spring, the spring that only SHE, can bring him to. He who finds great euphoria and bliss at the sight of SHE, who captures his bare eyes and stolen his manhood. RANKING: #5 in tradition - 2/20/19 #4 in Korean Men - 3/18/19, 11/10/19 #2 in No Boundaries- 4/25/19, 11/10/19 #3 in Korean Men - 4/25/19, 10/30/19 #2 in Asian - 4/29/19, 11/19/19 #1 in Korean- 4/30/19, 5/8/19 #2 in Korean- 5/6/19, 5/10/19, 5/15/19 #3 in Korean- 5/11/19 #1 in Korean men - 9/26/19, 11/25/19 #1 in no boundaries- 9/26/19, 10/30/19, 11/25/19 #1 in Asian - 11/18/19 #2 in BrianKang - 11/25/19 #3 in Asian - 11/25/19 #1 in BrianKang - 11/27/19, 1/31/20 #5 in undescribable - 1/27/20 #2 in ambw - 5/20/20

Everything has a price. Even love. Billionaire heir Taeyong Lee built his empire on control-until his family threatens to take it all away. To protect everything he's built, he needs an heir. No love. No attachments. Just a deal. Imani Blake is brilliant, grounded, and nothing like the women in his world. But when she's drawn into his proposition, their arrangement blurs into something neither of them can contain. One offer. One secret. One temptation that could cost them everything. ✨ Highest Rankings:✨ #1 Drama | #1 Black Woman | #2 Asian | #5 Interracial ➡️ 18+ Recommended. Content warnings included where appropriate. Check out their journey in song or search VibesWithLex on Spotify ⬇️ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nLnWmdrh1h0eIQPyMODGy?si=85rqigJaSuqdOjz0MllNmw&pi=K8pYiQsERoW0O Book trailer on my YT: https://youtube.com/shorts/veEQalXqX6o?feature=share

An Ewe princess named Ayodele finds herself entangled in a web of royal intrigue and forbidden romance. From the moment Ayodele sets foot in the Korean court, she knows she's in for a whirlwind of challenges. The Crown Prince, her betrothed since childhood, is a complex and brooding figure who can't seem to decide whether to embrace their arranged marriage or rebel against it. As Ayodele tries to adjust to the customs and expectations of the Korean nobility, she can't help but clash with the traditional ways of the palace.