When Princess Taliyah is sacrificed to a fearsome dragon lord she's been raised to hate, she doesn't expect the frustratingly handsome man he transforms into to ignite her deepest desires. Season 1 of Treasured by the Dragon *** When Princess Taliyah's parents sacrifice her to a powerful dragon lord to pay off their annual tribute, she prepares herself to be burned to ashes on her captor's altar. But instead, the fearsome beast whisks her away to his mountain castle before transforming into a handsome lord. As the leader of his dragon clan, Cephias is furious Taliyah's kingdom didn't provide the promised gold treasure. He has no use for a pampered princess. At first, the two clash, but as Taliyah picks through the dragon lord's secrets, she realizes they share a common enemy. As she finds herself drawn in by the passionate man, her plans shift from escaping to securing an alliance through a marriage of convenience to save her people. Given the way his lips burn her skin with desire, marriage would be a sacrifice she's more than willing to make.

Simon Humphrey has many responsibilities. He has a dukedom to oversee, a wife to find, and a rambunctious family to keep in line, not the least of whom is his youngest sister (and perhaps best friend) Phillipa, who cannot seem to keep a governess. When Mrs Fiona Green appears, references in one hand and her young son Nathaniel clutched in the other, he hopes that at least one of his prayers has been answered, and sets his mind to the important task of finding himself a respectable duchess to share his life. But something - or someone - seems determined to keep Simon from his goal. As inconvenience, danger, and outright sabotage abound, Simon struggles to keep those in his care safe... and to ignore the sparkling green eyes of the sweet, lovely, and married governess now living within his walls. After all, Simon Humphrey has many responsibilities. He's just not sure if that includes following his heart. ** Book 3 of the Humphrey Chronicles **

A genetically engineered monster hunter, a lost and lonely child, and a dystopian existence. Learn the origin story of Meriwa from the Breaking series in this Breaking novella.

When a grandmother is declared the Chosen One, she abandons her rocking chair to challenge the Dark Lord who plots to destroy the world. -- Formerly a single mother, now a devoted grandma, Granny Thayer has never left her hometown before, let alone slayed a demon. But she'd better learn fast; she's just been selected as the Chosen One, the only hero who can defeat the nefarious Dark Lord of Devnia and avert a zombie apocalypse. Accompanied by a devastatingly handsome prince, a failed bard, and a werewolf with a dangerous secret, Granny Thayer embarks on a quest full of intrigue and love triangles to save her grandson. This is a collaboration for ONC 2022/2023, written by SophieKestrel and Spelunkadunk. Prompt: "It's always what/who you least expected that blows your mind away."

Forced to sail to the sun-drenched kingdom of Ardalone to fulfill a marriage alliance, Prince Thomas of Pretania must choose one of the Ardalonian princesses to be his wife. But every choice comes with consequences. Spurned by Thomas' older brother, Princess Dulciana stands to inherit the throne as she is eldest, but only if she marries an Ardalonian noble. Second-in-line Prince Frederico will do anything to ensure that doesn't happen. But beyond the palace gates, a rebellion is stirring...and if there's one thing Prince Thomas excels at, it's stirring up trouble. WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE SEASON SERIES! (Though I'm going to do my best to ensure you can read as a standalone if you don't want to read the first two.)

A Special Agent is sent to work undercover at mega-company to uncover its criminal roots - only to find the mission upended by the arrival of its infamous CFO, whose own plans risk obliterating them both. ----- When rumors of a drug-running operation based out of a million-dollar company start circulating, the Agency receives orders to send their very best to bring the organization to its knees. Their best bet? Imani Sarraf - the Special Agent who fearlessly steps where few others dare. Their biggest problem? Nolan Cress - the CFO who chose to step out of anonymity and appears intent on ruining Sarraf's every plan. As they dig further into the company's shady past, the two will have to learn to work together in order to avoid certain death - if one of them doesn't kill the other before then. ----- in progress

Daniel grew up under the tyranny of the most vicious alpha the world has seen in half a millennium. Emotions were weaknesses, weaknesses were threats, and threats were always eliminated. Hardened into the rogue she is today, she continues to do the only thing she knows; she fights. Fights for a better life for her son; fights for the justice she believes is due; fights to not get distracted by an alpha who claims they share an unbreakable bond. Distractions, however, are hard to ignore and are not always wise to. Some distractions can end your life, and some can save it. All Daniel has to do is decide which type of distraction Adrian is, and the clock is ticking. "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest of souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." ~Khalil Gibran

Josie Blythe is a woman of faith and healing. Young and left alone on her mountain by the death of her parents, she lives alone with no company but her Wolf. Old Sam, a trapper and family friend, is her guardian, protecting her from unwanted company. She is a legend, a beautiful legend that was woefully unprepared for Lennox Byrd. An accident leaves Lennox Byrd at the mercy of the Healer; the beautiful young woman named Josie. After nearly getting killed by a bear, he spends time with Josie basically living with her while his injuries heal. Her loving spirit calls to him and he falls irrevocably in love with her. But a traumatic childhood holds him back from making Josie his. He refuses to marry and be hurt yet again. Josie feels herself drawn to the handsome blond trapper with his wild eyes and painful past. She longs to heal him, yet knows that he has to want her to. Will she change Lennox's mind? Will God's healing hand, present in Josie's life, give Lennox the peace he has been searching for all these years? Will he let her love him? Or will the two refuse to come to a crossroads and realize that they were meant for each other. Join me on this journey back through time to simpler days to discover whether a lost child will find a home, family will triumph, and love will prevail in Woman of God. Thanks for reading! Scarlett Mcleod https://www.instagram.com/scarlett__mcleod/

Although Ayla Huxley is new to the alpha role, she's already pissed a lot of people off, so when someone sends an assassin into her territory, she's not surprised. What does, in fact, surprise her is the revelation that this assassin is her mate. Killian Murray is a part of the most notorious supernatural assassin group in the eastern United States. Trained since he was a boy to carry out his orders and to carry them out well, he now has a choice to make. The dilemma is obvious, but what will Ayla and Killian decide to do about it? ** UPDATED ON FRIDAYS **