Synopsis
In the bustling heart of the city, Isabella Hawthorne is a self-made millionaire, her success marked by ambition and innovation. Yet, despite her luxurious penthouse and thriving empire, she feels a profound emptiness-a yearning for something deeper than her gilded life can provide. As autumn winds whisper promises of change, she finds herself drawn to the wild beauty of the forest that borders the city.
Gabriel, a solitary artist and werewolf, lives in the shadows of that same forest. By day, he captures the essence of the night through haunting paintings; by night, he grapples with the primal instincts of his dual nature. Though he has accepted his fate, the loneliness of his existence weighs heavily on him, preventing him from forming meaningful connections.
When fate conspires to bring Isabella and Gabriel together, they are thrust into a world where danger and passion collide. As Isabella ventures into the forest in search of adventure, she stumbles upon Gabriel's hidden realm. Their unexpected encounter sparks a connection that transcends their vastly different worlds, challenging them to confront their fears and embrace their true selves.
In a dance of light and shadow, they discover that love can blossom in the most unexpected places, breaking down the walls they've built around their hearts. As they navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives, both must learn that true connection defies boundaries-and that sometimes, the wildest love is the one that leads to liberation.
This is a rough first draft Part 1/Book One-ish currently not available and in the professional editing stage for publishing.
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He finally released my legs, allowing me to slide down his body until my feet hit the floor, but that was as far as he let me go. Heat was radiating off him, scorching me all the way down my spine as he held me tightly against him. His quick breaths were falling on the back of my neck with a tingling warmth that brought goosebumps to the surface of my skin. Placing one large hand on my shoulder, he wrapped my long brown hair around his other. Gently, he tugged on my dark mane, pulling my head to the side and exposing the tender column of my neck. Bringing his nose down to the crook there, he inhaled deeply, a rumbling "mmmm" escaping his lips.
My mouth went dry. "Are-" I swallowed. "Are you going to mark me?" I manage in a stuttered whisper.
Book Blurb: (new blurb coming soon)
They are fated, but it's complicated.
He would give anything to have her, except her life.
She would give anything to have him, including her life.
Content Advisory: recommended 18+ due to strong language and sexual content
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