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At 26, Kim Namjoon is the undisputed, ruthless king of the Seoul underworld. He is cold, calculating, and accustomed to total control. When his father, Kim Daeshim, arranges a marriage with his prominent business partner, Choi Min-ki, Namjoon initially refuses-he has no room for a wife in his violent world. On the other side of the city, 19-year-old Choi Mira is furious. She is a hot-headed, fiercely independent medical student who wants a stethoscope, not a wedding ring. Her parents and her protective older brother, Yeonjun, absolutely dote on her, but the alliance with the Kim syndicate is too crucial for her father to back down. Mira is told she has no choice. Everything changes the moment Namjoon is handed a dossier on his future bride. Expecting a submissive, fragile girl, he instead finds a photo of Mira-breathtakingly beautiful, but with a fiery, dangerous defiance burning in her eyes. Instantly, a dark obsession takes root. Namjoon decides he will have her, no matter what. However, a dangerous game is being played in the shadows. Namjoon's father, Daeshim, isn't arranging this marriage for peace. He secretly despises Mira's stubborn attitude, but masks it under a warm, welcoming façade. His true, cruel plan? Use Mira to secure a purebred heir for the syndicate, and the moment the child is born, dispose of her permanently. Neither Namjoon, Mira, nor the Choi family have any idea. The wedding day arrives. Surrounded by high society and heavy mafia security, Mira decides she will not be a pawn. Minutes before walking down the aisle, she slips past her family and escapes into the chaotic city streets. But her freedom is short-lived. Namjoon's elite bodyguards spot her absence and alert the King. Enraged, possessive, and thrilled by the hunt, Namjoon climbs into his car. With a fleet of black SUVs trailing behind him, the chase is on to retrieve his runaway bride.

Maise Walton was destined to carry on the legacy of her family's ranch. An only child, Maise is drowning in bills and work after her father's passing, but she's determined to make it to the other side. Until Thorn Montressor returns. Thorn was Maise's nemesis in high school, but her father had taken Thorn in as a son when he caught Thorn's father beating Thorn. Thorn promised Maise's father he would take care of Maise after her father passed. Maise doesn't want his help, but Thorn is determined to fulfill his promise to her father and to help the girl he's always loved. Both joined by a love for the only parental figure in their life, they must put aside their differences to save the ranch. They may even fall in love.

He said her name before he even knew it. Not her real one-something softer. "Lumen." She wasn't supposed to cross his path. He wasn't supposed to notice her. But under the flicker of a streetlamp, the wrong kind of attention found her-calm, cold, and far too close. Now their worlds keep colliding in shadows and stolen glances. Every meeting feels like a warning. Every word like a dare. And some dares can't be taken back. Lumen is Latin for "light"-a stark contrast to the darkness that shadows Seraphine's life. The name carries weight beyond a simple whisper in the dark; it symbolizes hope, clarity, and truth in a world riddled with secrets and sin. Kaiden Erebus doesn't use it because he knows her real name. Instead, he senses something rare within her-a light that refuses to be extinguished, even amidst the darkest circumstances. It's both a claim and an unspoken recognition of her inner strength. To some, Lumen is a fragile glow struggling to survive in overwhelming shadows. To others, she is a beacon-dangerous, threatening, a light that could unravel secrets better left buried.

When Sam and her friends are thrust into a hidden world of danger and darkness, their lives are forever changed. Adrian Blackwood, a vampire driven by revenge, crosses paths with Sam as he seeks to destroy his nemesis, Lucian Draven. Unbeknownst to Sam, her unwavering determination and refusal to back down capture Adrian's attention, and he is both intrigued and infuriated by her resilience. As the danger escalates, Sam's protective nature and fierce loyalty to her friends push her into the heart of the vampire conflict. Despite being an ordinary human, Sam's strength and resolve inspire those around her, even Adrian, who begins to question his solitary quest for vengeance. In a world where shadows hold deadly secrets and love can be as dangerous as it is passionate, Sam must navigate treacherous alliances and face unimaginable threats. With her friends by her side, Sam fights not only for their survival but also to protect the family she's built. But as she delves deeper into the vampire world, she must confront her own fears and decide whether to trust Adrian, who might be her greatest ally or her most dangerous enemy. "Shadows of the Heart" is a thrilling romance filled with danger, passion, and the indomitable human spirit. Sam's journey is a testament to the resilience that lies within us all, proving that even in the face of darkness, love and determination can light the way.

Calla Voss has one rule: don't let anyone find out she can hear the gods. Not whispers. Not vague impressions. Full conversations - rants, gossip, petty arguments about who got the better temple. Turns out the divine are insufferable, and for reasons no one can explain, Calla is the first mortal they've bothered talking to in three centuries. She'd really prefer they didn't. When she's conscripted into the Ashen Order - an elite force of god-bonded warriors where one in three recruits don't make it out alive - hiding her ability stops being inconvenient and starts being a matter of survival. The trials are brutal. Her competitors are ruthless. And her secret, if discovered, would make her a target for forces far worse than a failed training exercise. The gods, naturally, think this is hilarious. They also won't shut up about it. A story about power, survival, and the absolute worst divine intervention imaginable. Content Warnings: This book contains depictions of physical violence and combat in trial scenarios, character death (not graphic), assault, implied trauma, strategic manipulation, and themes of institutional corruption. Main characters experience serious injuries including broken bones.

Lorenzo is power. He is sin. A man so feared that his name alone sends shivers through the underworld. No one dares to defy him-until her. Isabella is a challenge he never expected, a woman who tests his control in ways that no one has before. He should break her, tame her, own her. But the problem? She doesn't just want to be owned. She wants to play. In a world of bloodstained wealth, deadly alliances, and secrets that can destroy, Isabella finds herself trapped between desire and danger. Because once Lorenzo sets his sights on something... he never lets go.

Renalariia seems like your average 16 year old high school junior. The only difference? She's a fighter and she has been doing it since freshman year. So far, nothing wrong happens since everyone is used to Renalariia's fights. But that all changes when this causes her to get expelled. At first, Renalariia hates this. But one day, she gets an invitation that changes everything... Disclaimer: READ THE AUTHOR'S NOTE FIRST BEFORE CONTINUING.

After my parents' divorce, I have to split my time between two homes-my mom's and my dad's. Moving to a new country with my dad seems like a fresh start, but little did I know trouble would be waiting right next door. The man in the neighboring house is a powerful businessman-cold, strict, and impossible to approach. He doesn't like me. I don't like him. But fate seems determined to throw us together, testing my stubbornness, sarcasm, and patience at every turn.

Chasing Shadows follows Phoebe Roberts, the daughter of South Africa's Minister of Police, who becomes the target of a dangerous stalker. As the threats escalate, her father hires Xavier Le Roux, a stoic ex-Secret Service agent, to protect her. Resisting the constant presence of her new bodyguard, Phoebe's frustration grows as Xavier remains indifferent and focused solely on his job. But when the stalker's psychological attacks turn to physical violence, Phoebe finds herself trapped in a secluded safe house with Xavier in Rustenburg, where forced proximity stirs a volatile mix of attraction and tension. As danger closes in, Phoebe's reckless attempts to get Xavier's attention lead to a life-threatening moment that forces them to confront their feelings. In the face of real danger, they must decide whether to fight their growing connection or surrender to it-before it's too late.

Emmaline Mercer has spent her life fighting for control-on the cheer mat, in the classroom, and everywhere in between. Roman DeLuca has spent his life getting exactly what he wants with a smile and a reputation no one can ignore. She's the one person who refuses to fall for his charm. He's the one person who refuses to let her push him away. Two stubborn hearts. One undeniable connection. And a rivalry neither of them saw coming.

Nineteen-year-old Dahlia has spent her entire life in the freezing shadows of Oakhaven's Great Briar Wall, taught to fear the bloodthirsty beasts that roam the endless winter outside. But when her eight-year-old sister falls deathly ill with the winter fever, Dahlia risks everything to steal the hoarded medicine from the village elders. Caught and convicted of treason, her punishment is absolute: exile past the wall, directly into the jaws of the monsters. But Dahlia doesn't die on the forest floor. Instead, she is claimed by Vane, the ruthless, scarred Alpha of the Blackwood pack. Bound to her by an ancient, fated magic he calls "the bond," Vane offers her warm hearths, safety, and a promise to secretly protect her sister. But Dahlia knows better than to trust a predator's mercy. Trapped in a towering stone keep filled with wolves who view her as a fragile liability, Dahlia must navigate a lethal web of pack politics and her own deep-seated trauma. Vane promises he won't force the bond on her, offering her a cold, isolated truce. Yet, as the winter deepens, Dahlia is forced to confront a terrifying truth: the monsters behind the wall of thorns might not be the ones she needs to fear the most

Eshal Mirza had her future planned. She dreamed of galleries, exhibitions, and a life painted in her own colors. Marriage was never part of her plans, especially not to a politician. At twenty-three, the stubborn and ambitious artist wanted nothing more than to build a name for herself in the world of art. But her carefully drawn future begins to blur when her family announces her marriage to Saad Rizvi, the powerful Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Hearing about this news she was anything but pleased. What Eshal doesn't know is that while this marriage is an arrangement for her, it has never been one for him. Long before their families became involved, Saad Rizvi had already made a decision. There would be no one but Eshal Mirza. But winning over a woman who dislikes politicians may prove harder than running an entire state. Caught between dreams, expectations, politics, and emotions neither of them expected, two completely different worlds collide. An arranged marriage for her. A choice he made long ago. ESHAL: His Only Choice - where love becomes the most beautiful captivity of all.

Forced into a marriage to end a war between two powerful families, Mbali Entle Ngcobo becomes the third wife of billionaire businessman Nkosinathi Khumalo. Caught between tradition, jealousy, and family secrets, neither of them expects their arranged marriage to change their lives. But sometimes, peace comes with a price-and love comes when least expected.