"You can lie to yourself all you want," Asher murmured, his voice low and rough, "but you can't lie to us." His lips claimed hers, a kiss that was both a challenge and a plea. It was fire and defiance, the kind of kiss that threatened to unravel every wall she had spent years building. For a moment, she let herself feel it-the heat, the hunger, the undeniable connection. And then she felt the warm breath of Colton at her ear. His voice was a dark promise, sending a shiver down her spine. "Run all you want, little wolf. We'll always catch you." (Book is written in first person) --------- Avery is a young lawyer that albeit deals with pack issues, has removed herself from that life and wants nothing to do with physically being in a pack. Her parents fucked up marriage has caused her to be completely avoidant and fearful of having a mate so what will she do when two alphas track her down and confront her as their mate? ---- UPDATES EVERY SECOND SUNDAY xx

They've been best friends since she was four and he called her "fat girl"-and she thanked him with a smile. Russell Knight: handsome, funny, outgoing-the guy who swears their bond is strictly platonic. Ruby Decker: beautiful, smart, a little shy but bold with him-the girl who believes it's just friendship too. They share secrets, late-night laughs, and everything in between. Everyone else sees the sparks. They don't. Until one lingering glance, one accidental touch, one whispered truth shatters the "just friends" lie. What if the safest relationship was hiding the deepest love all along?

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.

Leo Bozzelli has one goal in mind this summer: to win Bailey Boone's heart. After a bet is formed before their college graduation, Leo is determined to convince the shy southern belle that he's worthy of her affections when he flies across the country and takes an internship at her family's farm. His future seems written in stone as the undercover son of one of the most successful tech gurus in the world, but the longer he stays at Wildwood Farms, the more he realizes how much he might enjoy the simpler things in life. Bailey Boone didn't expect Leo to take her bet seriously, especially when he shows up at the dinner table with her overprotective brothers. Since the farm is struggling, she wants to prove she can be an asset to their family legacy, but having the sexy nerd from college distract her isn't the greatest start. Bailey realizes she'll have to put her attraction towards Leo to the wayside if she has any hope of convincing her brothers to take her seriously, which is easier said than done when Leo is an insufferable flirt. When sparks fly, and feelings begin to develop, Leo discovers secrets her family wants to keep buried, which threaten to derail everything Bailey has worked so hard to prove...

Fear, misery and wrath. His name is like a bad omen. So when his name is burned into her wrist, Rina realises that he is destined for her in a painfully lethal package.

"You're here," she murmured, voice steady. "Tell me two things you can see." His throat worked. "The tub," he managed, voice rough. "You." "Good," she said. "Now, two things you can hear." "The shower," he exhaled. "Your voice." "Two things you can feel." "The water." His grip tightened on her hand. "You." "That's good," she whispered, a small smile tugging at her lips. Sawyer Jones lives in a world of chaos-underground fights, illegal races, and the constant war inside his own head. His autism makes the world too loud, too bright, too much. Violence is the only thing that quiets the noise. Until Lia. Soft-spoken but relentless, she meets him in the tub in a party and refuses to leave. She steadies him when the rage takes over, pulls him back when he's drowning. But Sawyer knows better than to believe in peace. In his world, nothing good lasts. And the deeper Lia gets, the more he realizes-he might be her greatest danger yet. PLS GIVE IT A TRY 🌸🌸

Han Qianya has always carried a quiet longing - a pull toward something she couldn't name, and dreams that feel more like memories. Living with her close-knit family in Shanghai, her greatest ambition is to get into Yanjing University and make her parents proud. But just as she begins her journey, fate takes a turn in the form of Long Yichen - a brooding, sharp-tongued actor who seems to cross her path at the worst moments. Their every encounter sparks tension and misunderstanding... but also something else. Something deep. Familiar. When a strange symbol on Qianya's wrist begins to glow beneath the plum blossom sky, memories of a past life unravel: a forbidden love between a noble prince and a humble village girl - torn apart by royal duty, betrayal, and a final, tragic vow beneath the plum trees. Long Yichen remembers everything. Qianya doesn't. Now, in modern Shanghai, the threads of destiny tighten. He is desperate to protect the love he once lost. She is unsure if she can trust the fire that burns between them. The pact they once made remains unfulfilled. Will they finally find the ending their past selves were denied - or will fate silence their story once more? The Pact Beneath Plum Skies is a soul-stirring tale of reincarnation, destiny, and a love powerful enough to defy lifetimes.

Nineteen-year-old Maeve St. Vincent joins fellow aristocrats in the extravagant Ivory Game after striking a deal with a prince to stop one contestant from winning, but when her target ends up dead at the start of the game, Maeve and other ladies who have secrets of their own must fight for their innocence and their lives before the killer strikes again. *** After being kicked out of Queens University for the third time, aristocrat Maeve St. Vincent has no hope of going back. But when the surly and overbearing Prince Francis of Sutherland approaches her with a deal to enter the infamous Ivory Game where contestants outwit one another to become courtiers in the queen's court, she jumps at the chance, especially when he tells she can return to Queens and that her mission is to stop Claire Braxton from winning. Blythe Vandenberg is desperate to be a courtier to bring honor to her family. But when the game doesn't start well for her, and Claire Braxton ends up dead, she and her cousin Maeve become the center of everyone's suspicion. And when someone mysteriously sends her a message telling her that her dark secret is not so secret anymore, she fears for her reputation--and her life. Will she be able to maintain her composure under the pressure of the game and the watchful eye of her father's assistant, Logan Earle? Scarlett came to the Ivory Game with her mistress, but she also brought with her the woman's secrets. She's not allowed to talk to anyone above her station, but she unexpectedly gets the attention of William Cavendish, Marquess of Claymore, the last person she should associate with. But she cannot escape his charming personality and it might be too late when she finally learns his true reason for getting close to her. As the three ladies navigate a series of murders and mystery inside the Ivory House, their trust and loyalty are tested, and their secrets and motives revealed. Who to trust? Who to avoid? And who to love?

Started Aug 2024 Aurora, a timid and withdrawn young woman, finds herself trapped in a world of darkness and abuse. Desperate for freedom, she makes a daring escape from her tormentor, leaving behind everything she's ever known. Alone and vulnerable, she navigates the harsh realities of the outside world, her spirit slowly beginning to mend. Fate intervenes when Aurora crosses paths with three vastly different millionaires: the charming and outspoken math genius, the reserved and levelheaded businessman, and the enigmatic and handsome playboy. Each man is drawn to Aurora's unique spirit, offering her a glimpse of a world she never imagined. As Aurora navigates her newfound freedom, these three men offer a glimpse of a life defined by choice rather than fear. Yet, with her stalker still closing in, she must transform her survival instincts into the confidence to fight back. Can she heal from the scars of her past and find the strength to choose a love that empowers her? Or will the shadows she fled finally catch up?

She's just a baker, content in her life-until he walks into her shop. Alessandra, 22, is a woman with a simple life, her days filled with flour, sugar, and the warmth of her small bakery. But when Dante, 36, steps inside, everything changes. Dante is a tall, dangerous, and magnetic-used to getting what he wants. And what he wants now is her. A simple request for pastries for his little sister leads to a dangerous obsession, one that pulls Alessandra into a world of power, lies, and betrayal. In a life filled with secrets, Dante will do anything to protect her. But as the stakes rise, Alessandra must decide if love is worth the risk of everything she's ever known.