Mikhail Melnik was the top realtor in all of Texas. He loved what he did and excelled in every avenue with his older brother by his side. Matvei Melnik was significantly rough around the edges when compared to his angelic younger brother, but the varying strengths they brought to their Realty and Construction business made it the success it was. Matvei handled the building of the homes, while Mikhail handled the selling. They had a well oiled machine running and for years everything was status quo. The two had work figured out to a tee, but their love lives were in shambles. Mikhail was too much of a lover and gentleman for the women he encountered and Matvei was a hit it and quit type of man. Mikhail wanted more and Matvei took joy in easy and noncommittal flings. They got the shock of their lives when Alyssa Jacobs stormed into their office one afternoon angrier than all get out. Mikhail was enamored the moment their eyes met and he heard her very southern voice. Matvei immediately knew he'd hate her for the feelings she pulled out. Sometimes love doesn't look like how society tells you it should. Sometimes love has its own narrative that is unique, flawed but special nonetheless. However, regardless of how love looks you know it's good when it's hopelessly devoted.

In a primal world that favors the strong and punishes the weak, Aria knew that her family's pack would not survive long when her father's health began to fail. Her fears come to life when the Intonat Nocte Pack attacks, demanding that they surrender or face a slow, painful death. Desperate to keep his family alive, Aria's father bends the knee and offers his loyalty- and his beautiful daughter- to the enemy. Although terrified of the infamously cruel Intonat Nocte Pack's alpha, Aria prepares to give her body and soul to this unknown man. As the final bargains are being struck, however, Fate decides that her life and her heart belong to another... Since a tragic attack at the age of five rendered him disfigured and unable to speak, Malik contented himself to a life in the shadows. Ashamed of what he'd become, he forsook his birthright to lead and instead honed himself into an infamously ruthless warrior, blackening his heart to mirror his monstrous appearance. Now serving as his younger brother's prized weapon, Malik strikes fear into the hearts of all who cross the Intonat Nocte Pack. And yet, when Fate ties his life to a young woman with a heart as beautiful as her appearance, Malik must step out of the shadows to claim her as his own. After a lifetime of loss, he will not allow anyone to steal her from him.

In a world ruled by beasts, freedom is a dangerous fantasy. They came out of hiding - not beasts, but something worse. Predators wearing human faces. Monsters with power in their blood and territory in their veins. When the truth broke - that our leaders had never been fully human - the world collapsed. War followed. We lost. Now, the remnants of humanity live under their rule. Watched. Controlled. Owned. And for girls like me, one word haunts every breath: Mate. To be chosen is to be claimed. Marked. Caged. For six years, I've survived by hiding in plain sight, stealing what I need, and doing whatever it takes to stay off their radar. But monsters don't forget a scent. And one of them believes I was made for him. He's wrong. I wasn't made for anyone. Rewrite version of formerly known book Escaping the monsters Embrace

"She was the girl who longed for the freedom of the dragon, and he was the dragon who longed to be a man." A heroine reclaiming her fate. A dragon with a secret. A prince on a quest. Olivia flees to the forest seeking freedom from her family's demands. She finds refuge in a cave, only to discover it is a dragon's lair. The dragon, Kaden, is not the monster she first thinks him to be. After overcoming her initial fright - of not being eaten - Olivia discovers that the dragon has a gentle heart. Kaden is resigned to loneliness after centuries of wandering the lands. Meeting Olivia brings joy to his solitary life, and never has he dreamed that a young woman would be the one to start the change in him. A storm brews on the horizon. A prince with a handsome face and a cruel heart is on a quest to slay the dragon, and take the throne. He will do whatever it takes to have what he believes is his to own. And now, he has his eyes set on the pretty little maiden from the forest. He will make her his Queen, whether she wants it or not. © by Maya_2011/Maya Starling

"How much do they want?" I asked, as the maid poured us another round of whisky. "They're prepared to make negotiations on the price, Alpha. They need the money." Boris, my beta, sipped his drink. "What about the girl?" I sighed, leaning back in my chair and placing my hands behind my head. "Where is she ranked in the pack?" "She's a maid. However, Alpha Orion stated that the girl satisfies health requirements. She will give you a strong heir." --- Theo Stormblade, the Alpha of the Kingdom's most feared, strongest pack. When his mate died five years ago, he became cold, heartless, and distant from his pack. Different from the open, kind, extroverted leader he once was. When his cabinet of elders approached him about finding another mate, he disagreed, negotiating only to produce an heir. Millie Rose was born into the Eclipse pack, one of the poorest, smallest packs in the entire Kingdom. She was left an orphan and a maid after her parents, who were once among the strongest fighters in her pack, suddenly passing away when she was fourteen years old. When the Eclipse pack hears about Alpha Theo's hunt for a surrogate, they quickly reach out and make a deal, offering Millie to the well-feared Alpha in exchange for some cash. Will Millie be able to escape the life of a maid at last, and will Theo be able to change his heart after losing his beloved mate?

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Abigail Branson or Abby for short, is a go-getter. When she sets her eyes on the prize, nothing can stop her from achieving her goals. Abby is one of the highly sought after marketing professionals in the business. She deals with expertise and confidence. Abby is chosen by her company, Regis Marketing, to open an office in Seoul in order for them to branch out into the Asian markets. She is sent to start the company, build the staff, land a few deals as well as find her replacement. Abby knows she's only in Seoul for a short period of time therefore she refuses to try to get involved with anyone emotionally or romantically. She simply sticks to the fuckboys. With her being older she's like a 'Noona' to them, without the brother/sister relationship. She loves hanging out with her younger friend, Cho Ji-Won. He's a small business owner of a coffee shop. He's like an old soul as he and Abby have an instant connection. Ji-Won playfully calls Abby - Noona; he respects that she's older than him by 5 yrs but he can't help but want to be more then the 'younger friend". Abby lands a highly sought after contract to create a commercial for a well known brand. Abby needs to hire just the right people to make the commercial work. She is intrigued by an up and coming Korean model and playboy, Park Chin-Hwa, who is hired for the commercial. One thing leads to another and Abby and Chin-Hwa sleep with each other. When its over as quickly as it started, Chin-Hwa is prepared with the speech has told countless women after sex. But this time it's different - Abby doesn't need or want an excuse. When Abby finally starts to let her guard down to get close to someone, the shit hits the fan. A person whom she didn't expect returns from her past. A close friend confesses which leaves her confused and devastated. Will she be able to recover and stay in Seoul or will she leave when her project is over?

Brianna Martin is tired of being the booty call. She wants to find REAL LOVE not just someone who calls her in the middle of the night or never wants to be seen with her. She knows she's not a size 2, but ain't nothing wrong with a size 22 either. Brianna has a lot to offer a good man, should one ever find her. While at work, Brianna gets an inappropriate caller on the phone. He intrigues her so much to the point she tries to find out who he is as he calls on a regular basis. She collects his phone number and begins her search. Malachi Brooks is looking for love in all the wrong places. He is trying to find someone he can have on his side, not a side-piece. He's gotten bored with all of the women who throw themselves at him because he's rich and handsome. A man has needs and he wants something that he has always wanted but never had. He has a secret fetish and a love for thicker women! As fate will have it, Brianna and Malachi's paths cross, but not as expected. Games are played leaving Malachi clueless and Brianna holds all of the answers. Will Brianna come clean and confess? Will Malachi see Brianna for who she really is? Highest Rankings: #4 - Full Figured #20 - WMBW

1943. Shanghai. A soldier of the Japanese Army happens by a club one night purely out of boredom. What he expects to find are uncouth drunks. He actually meets a beautiful African-American performer by the name of Beatrice. Throughout the next three years, he fights both man and his own heart for the sake of duty. At the war's end, he wonders which one of them was the most worth it

"I'll long for you tomorrow as I did today."