In the quiet mist of an abandoned road, secrets lurk where no one dares to look. When Mary Hether receives a chilling call from an unknown man, she is dragged into a dangerous game of obsession and survival. As the line between reality and nightmare fades, Mary must uncover the truth hidden deep within the fog. Betrayal, fear, and deadly secrets await. Some mysteries are better left behind the line.

Telling stories of the sea has been going on for as long as men have sailed ... tales of monsters, gigantic waves and mermaids have been used to explain things not understood or perhaps as warnings or maybe just bragging ... old sailors and fisherman would gather together and try to outdo each other with bigger and bolder tales, while the children of the towns would listen in and visualize the denizens they spoke about ... But what if these tales are more than just that? What if tales have their basis in reality? What if a tale actually turned out to be true?

Her husband killed his wife. He killed her husband. Can two broken people get along after such tragedy? In which, Marcella Cornelia Medicus, the emperors daughter and a General of the Rome Empire Wife...meets Lucius Verus Aurelius.

How would you react to an offer of a diet that restores health and slows aging? Asthmatic, arthritic, and with his wife's dementia worsening, Walt Born was seduced. He cast his suspicions aside and moved into the free luxurious retirement home offered by the government. The rules were onerous, the diet bland, but Walt didn't care. There were some wonderful side effects.

"Musician. Drug Addict. Mute." After leaving rehab six months ago, mute Ambrose Larkin has been living a lie. Wealthy and talented to the outside world, behind closed doors Ambrose is nothing more than a desperate drug addict struggling to keep up appearances, but as the new year approaches his façade is starting to crumble. Feeling trapped, Ambrose finds himself relying more and more on the companionship of his beloved Serena - an alabaster statue. When tragedy strikes and Ambrose is ready to end it all, an encounter with a strange woman leads to a deal that brings Ambrose's stone woman to life. But Ambrose forgets that every wish has a price and every price must be paid.

Ten years ago, Kael vanished without a word. He left behind a best friend, a grieving girl who had just lost her mother-and a promise that he would always come back for her. Aria survived. She married, had a son, buried her husband, and built her life around strength she never wanted to need. Now widowed, she lives close to Kael's family, raising Leo with the help of loyal friends, never expecting to see the boy who once swore he'd never let her go. But Kael is no boy anymore. His wolf has awakened, fierce and unrelenting, dragging him back to the valley he swore he'd return to. Haunted by scars, shadowed by secrets, Kael finds more than home waiting for him-he finds Aria. The girl he left. The woman he still can't forget. Only, he's not the only one who wants her. His twin brother Silas-beautiful, ruthless, and just as cursed-has his own claim. And when Aria discovers she is bound to both of them by fate itself, desire turns dangerous, and loyalty becomes war. Caught between two brothers-one who abandoned her, one who tempts her-Aria must decide who to trust, who to love, and whether her heart can survive the bond of wolves. Dark romance. Forbidden bonds. A family built in the ashes of ruin.

London, 1872. Two young women from vastly different backgrounds are thrown together after a chance meeting. As their stories coincide, they set off on a journey through the squalid, violent underbelly of the city and discover things about themselves that no one could ever have predicted. COVER BY QueenOfFantasy

"You're in my territory now, princess, and you'll abide by my rules. Is that clear?" he whispered in my ear as he backed me against the wall, his hand slithering around my waist and pulling me closer to him. __________ Leading the largest, most feared werewolf pack in America wasn't easy. As the Alpha, Haden Pierce carried the strength of his pack on his shoulders since his father was attacked by rogues. At the age of 17, he was forced to build bonds, strengthen relationships, and create a pack aura that no one would dare challenge. He led by fear, but he also led by loyalty and a determination to protect his family at all costs. After the years passed, he had given up on finding his mate and planned out his future so his pack would remain strong from the rogues that threatened to bring them down. His hatred of rogues and what they stood for ran deep. That was until Zara Ferrari, his mate, crossed his lands. The very thing he despised - a rogue - was now his mate. And as much as he tried to fight, as much as he tried to resist, the fire between them was undeniable. Would he give in or will they both get burned? __________ IGNITE is a slow-burn but you'll enjoy passionate mates, possessive exes, reunited families, unexpected betrayals and so much more! If you love the heat and don't mind some suspense that will have you at the edge of your seat waiting for the next chapter, click 'Start Reading' and enjoy ;) HIGHEST RANKINGS #2 in Werewolf of 200K stories #1 in Warriors of 47k stories #1 in Fire of 43.2k stories #47 in Enemies to Lovers of 85.2k stories #8 in Mates of 41.5 stories #1 in Black Writers of 373 stories #2 in Moon Goddess of 3.9k stories #27 in Rogue of 8k stories #3 in Rewrite of 5.3k stories #4 in Cliffhanger of 10.2 stories _____________________________________________________ Copyright © 2024 Ashleigh Reeds. All rights reserved. *** Rewritten version of the original book, Unwillingly, Unprotected Heart ***

Erika Lovet is used to being in the background, always in her sister's shadow. Since she was a child, her parents have always doted on Alice, have always wanted the best for her, while Erika, the other child, is always thought of second, but still expected to be like her sister. So, it's a surprise to everyone when the dashing Prince asks for Erika, and not her sister. Who knew that the only person to notice Erika first, just happens to be the one that every other girl in the land desires?

No one can outrun fate, and love often arrives as an uninvited guest, a quiet visitor in the midst of chaos. Where others cling to vengeance, she has chosen peace; while some seek power, she finds strength in family. He is a figure once feared-ruthless, cunning, and powerful, a former king of the underworld now seeking redemption within the tangled web of politics, a place as dangerous as his past. She, resilient and breathtakingly gifted, has turned tragedy into purpose, using her healing touch to save lives after losing her own family to violence. Their worlds couldn't be more different-one, a storm of shadows, the other, a refuge of light. Yet, in a world fraught with contradictions, they've found each other. Together, they are both the calm and the chaos, the fire and the water, soulmates bound by fate even as the world conspires to keep them apart.