"You really intrigue me, Nara," He flashes another smile, but it disappears just as fast.
A confession that makes my cheeks burn.
"I intrigue a lot of people." I try to control my breathing. "Most are always bad."
He shakes his head slowly, not wanting to pry his eyes away from my rising chest. "You intrigue me in a different sense."
"And what sense is that?"
"In the sense that I ask myself... why is it—" His neck bobs as he swallows hard, the tip of his finger now grazing the side of my u...

“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the tu...

Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and Jana DeLeon's Miss Fortune will find a new character to love in Holly Hands!Holly Hands. 29. Single mom. Disgraced, former boxing pro. Repo woman.Repossessing Lamborghinis and other exotic toys from criminals is second-hat for Holly.But finding a dead body—and solving a murder—is not.Luckily, Holly has Lucky by her side—a neglected pit bull she found on the wrong side of a job, who refuses to leave her side—and who, like her, has nowhere to go but up....

After being enslaved for fourteen months, she was chosen as the Prince's personal slave. Of course she's heard about him. The cold hearted prince then entire kingdom wouldn't stop gossiping about. Then, her fairytale world is crumbled to dust. All hope of freedom gone as hate flashes from all corner, together with pain and distress. How would she survive? Will there be a little glint of hope for her? Or maybe her hope is...
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Anita was an omega. After the sudden death of her sister, she went to join Evergreen Academy for her safety.
Little did she know that she would end up falling in love with the cold and ruthless Alpha Robin . For her she knew that the love that they felt for each other was mutual. Little did she know that Alpha Robin was deceiving her. He had other intentions with her, not love.
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" He is the one," I told Ben, my best friend, the only guy who had stood by me in Evergreen.
" He bullied you. Ho...

I hate myself because i look like you.

Dillion and Nash knew each other since they were little. Then Nash went away for almost 10 years and when he came back, he then found his mate. They were somewhat happy and then just before they mate Dillion ran away.
It's been 2 years since Dillion and Nash saw each other, will they ever see each other again or will they forever be apart. Will Nash find out Dillion's secret or will it be hidden forever.

“A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) FACE OF DEATH is book #1 in a new FBI thriller series by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (Book #1) (...

From #1 bestselling author Blake Pierce comes a heart-pounding new mystery series.In the cornfields of Nebraska a woman is found murdered, strung up on a pole, the victim of a deranged killer. It doesn’t take long for the police to realize a serial killer is on the loose—and that his spree has just begun.Detective Mackenzie White, young, tough, smarter than the aging, chauvinistic men on her local force, finds herself called in grudgingly to help solve it. As much as the other officers hate to a...

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) IF SHE KNEW (A Kate Wise Mystery) is book #1 in a new psychological thriller series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller O...

Sabrina Reed is Nathan Alden’s wife, but not by his choice...
"I found her like this, Sir." The guard announces.
Sabrina rubs her eyes to get the blur cleared away from her vision.
"What are you doing out here Sabrina?" Nathan spoke between his teeth.
She sits up and fixes her messy hair.
"What are you doing out here?" He spoke louder this time. Demanding an answer. He was
wearing a jet-black suit and a white button-up shirt. His eyebrows were creased and his arms
were crossed.
"I came back late...

Despite her efforts to be a dutiful wife, Roxanne's marriage becomes increasingly unbearable. She discovers that her husband is having an affair with a scheming socialite. Roxanne’s heartbreak and humiliation push her to the brink, leading her to make a daring decision: she leaves behind her luxurious life to find herself anew.
Roxanne’s journey of self-discovery takes her to the bustling city of Paris. Through a series of chance encounters, she befriends the charismatic and free-spirited artis...

On the way to escape, a stranger took away her virginity. She didn’t expect that the stranger was Jasper Milton, who was rich and powerful, as well as ruthless and cold. It was said that he didn’t love woman. However, it was not true. She was suffering from a sore back after having sex with him every day, and finally she couldn’t stand it, “You don’t need to be responsible for me anymore, and you are free now.” He sat by her bed, pulled her into his arms, and said gently: “Stella, are you mistak...

“You want one hundred thousand dollars for your body, fine. Produce me an heir within six months and the money is yours when the baby is born.”
The coldness in his voice sends a shiver up my spine.
“Are you serious?”
“Yes.”
“B-but what about the other part of my request?” I stammer out.
“What other part?” he asks with his eyebrow raised.
I clutch the contract close to my chest. “The part where I get to leave. If I have your baby, Ansel, can I take the money and walk away?”
When I was bought at...

You may kiss the bride," the priest announced and my body shuddered in resistance as the words I told him two days ago rang in my ears. I won't even spit on your face let alone marry you, Liam Knight. His eyes were shining in triumph, clearly stating that once again he won. He smirked cruelly, taunting me without words how he forced me to do exactly what I said I would never do even if he begged me. He didn't beg, on the contrary, he forced me to marry him. He took a step forward, raised my chin...

Blurb: I never thought I’d find myself trapped in a gilded cage, but Damon Blackwell made me an offer I couldn’t refuse—a year of my life for my brother’s freedom. Cold, ruthless, and impossibly handsome, Damon promised me the world in public while stripping me of my dignity in private. What started as a marriage of convenience quickly became a battlefield of power, secrets, and shattered trust.
But I’m not the kind of woman who breaks easily. I walked away, determined to reclaim my life and ...

“…I am sure when we spoke on the phone, this purpose wasn't suggested. You did not say wanted to meet me to end the marriage, therefore I did not say I will be here to help in doing that.
"Then why did you come?" She asked calmly.
“What reason should a man have to see his fiance, Adele? I am here to see you to get to know you more.”
He loved her more than anything else in his life, he desired her and he got her, but circumstances and responsibilities did not let him keep her long.
As the day...

Aviena Carrinuevo, a famous celebrity. A star that always shines through the darkest night. The star that everyone likes but what happens when the star started to dim?
When her career started to turn upside down because of one scandal, her sister slash manager made her marry the hot billionaire that has the power to control the industry she was in.

Jasmine is a beautiful young woman trapped in an unwanted marriage with billionaire Daniel verma what will happen next? Will she ever be able to love him? Or something unexpected will happen with her to know more read the exciting journey of jasmine

“Marry me, Leilani.”
“What?”
“We will have rules. There will be a contract.”
Eyes widened in shock, she muttered, “You want me to be your wife? A contract wife?”
* * *
After her Tinder date goes horribly wrong, Leilani heads off to join her best friend at a wedding. There, she meets a man with the strangest proposal ever.
A contract marriage.
A normal person would have said no but a lonely person would consider the idea. So, she says yes...

Christopher Grayston only wanted to marry to stop his grandfather from asking him to remarry. As a result, he married a girl he met outside civil affairs. He wanted to marry someone with whom they would never consummate their marriage. So he settled for a young girl he had just met standing outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, knowing full well that he wouldn't touch her because she was just a girl. Camila Mendoza fit the bill since she was young, though she was a temptress without even trying. The...

She doesn't remember getting married. Why?
Sophia went to Las Vegas only to drink her pain away. Little did she imagine, she would end up becoming someone's wife. But who’s the lucky guy?
Who knows?
Even she doesn't remember. She was fucking intoxicated!
All she has is a marriage contract with an expiry date and a bank balance big enough to pop her eyes out.
Contractual terms:
1. Do not marry anyone else unless I permit you.
2. Try not to whore around. Your mother-in-law wouldn't be happy.
3. If...

Kira Bryams, after being drugged by her stepsister and her fiancé during a family dinner with her fiancé's family at a hotel had a one night stand with a man.
What she didn't know was that the man she slept with was the richest and most powerful man in the country; Sanders Wealth.
After finding out that everything was a plan by stepsister and fiancé from the very beginning, Kira almost killed herself. But Sanders Wealth came with a proposal that would change her life.
Extract
"Are yo...

“She is as the curse foretold,” the priestess said after a moment. “A fox with nine tails, destined to break the curse by binding her life to yours.”
The Alpha’s jaw tightened. “Binding?”
Arlena’s eyes met his, unyielding. “She is your mate, Alpha Cassian.”
My breath caught. Mate? My eyes darted to Cassian, searching for any sign that this was some cruel joke. But his expression was unreadable, his body tense.
“That’s impossible. My mate cannot be a fox,” he said, his voice low.
“It is th...

Trigger alert: violent scenes; unsuccessful sexual assault.
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Marry with me, and you will be given 1.5 billion dollars.
Getting rid of Mina, Fred's wife, after five years of her problematic self, he finally felt relieved.
He needed a new wife so he got married to Jayda on the contract that she was going to be given 1.5 billion dollars. Fred and Jayda had shared a strong bond a few years back after an accidental 'one-night stand'.
Trying to balance their relationship seemed to be a problem, as both of them were too enclosed in the fear of revealing their...

“Open your legs… open it wide!” He whispered seductively into my burning ears, at the same time using his other hand to hold me tightly to the bed.
“Never … you beast… let me gooooo please Craig… please…” I switched from snarling at him to begging at once, he parted my frail naked leg and without warning plunged deep into me,I hated myself for being so weak.
His thrust into my inner thigh was fast and merciless, “you belong to me Kim… get that into your skull!” He kept repeating to me, I cou...

"I am so honored that my mistress is back in her bedroom."
His voice was very deep, and he pressed me on the bed. I secretly felt bad in my heart. If I had known better, I wouldn't have tested my reaction. This time, I played too seriously!
I tried to break away, but it was too late. He pulled off his tie and tied my wrists to the head of the bed.
Everyone used to say Myluna was the family's abandoned child, unworthy of being the dream lover of thousands of girls. When the audience witnes...

Leilani, an ordinary woman who found herself in a contract and loveless marriage.
She had believed the contract marriage would turn into a real marriage but she took back her words the moment she caught her husband in a compromising state.
Seeing his ex is back, and he truly loves her. She offered him a divorce letter, to not hinder him from being together with the person he loves.
"What do you think you are doing, Leilani?. You will forever be my wife."

She was a plain girl from the countryside, who had married New York's top aristocrat, Harrington, in place of her sister. During the day, she worked diligently as a humble maid. But at night, she removed her scars, revealing an unparalleled beauty, becoming the president's substitute pampered wife. When her substitute identity was discovered, New York's socialites eagerly anticipated her humiliation. However, they witnessed her unlocking a exciting life: blending fragrances, concocting medicine,...

Because of Zara’s excessive drunkenness, she accidentally had a One Night Stand with the man she had always been dreaming about – Lucas Blackwood. Unfortunately, Lucas despised Zara for spreading her legs and then he threatened her after ruining his relationship with a long-time fiancée.
Things became more complicated when Zara became pregnant and Lucas was obliged to marry her. After the marriage, Lucas made sure to punish Zara for ruining his life.
It’s a loveless marriage but as soon as Zar...

A marriage bound by a contract, and she obliged to accept it. He was her boss, and she was his secretary.
She gave him everything he wanted, but her love was neglected, but when she decided to leave, he offered her a contract marriage to make her stay. But, someone occupied his heart, and he couldn't offer anything to her except his talent on the bed.
After their marriage, she endured the pain, but scheme after scheme destroyed her tolerance. Finally, she was ready to leave him, but su...

Born in a clandestine laboratory and subjected to experiments aimed at enhancing her cognitive abilities, Evelyn Ashcroft escaped this life thanks to Dr. Alan Griffin and now uses her intellect to help others. That is, until the day she is called to examine Vykhor Kael’seth.
Vykhor Kael'seth, a ruthless mercenary of an alien species known as the Kael’tarien, is captured by human military forces after his ship crashes. Weakened, he is held in a secret base where he endures violent interrogations....

In a world where two wolf packs, the Moonblood, and Silver Claw, once fought a brutal war, Alpha Alex and Alpha Morgan are now forced into a marriage by the Moon Goddess to keep the peace, even though they are not mates and are both under a curse of not feeling the mate bond ever in their lifetime. Morgan is a stubborn Luna and Alex is a possessive and controlling alpha. The both of them can't stand each hold but are forced to be lovers rather than enemies, and not everyone is happy about this a...

“The perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads.”--Midwest Book Review (For Now and Forever)THE WITCHING PLACE: A FATAL FOLIO is the debut novel in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Sophie Love, author of The Inn at S...

His cheeks are turning red, I can tell he’s feeling uncomfortable. Fire is spitting out of Fiona’s eyes: “How dare you! That was all my clothes and personal stuff. Don’t say you touched it, you pervert..”
Hunter is holding on to the blanket as strong as he can and looks away. “I can give it back to you, I - I promise that I didn’t mean to touch it. I got mesmerized by the scent on it, I had to smell it.” he says, softly.
Her hand flies through the air ‘till it meets his face. The sound of her...

Maria Alice Rodrigues is a 17 years old Mexican girl, but since she was 5 years old she lives with her parents in Tokyo, Japan. Her father works at the Mexican Embassy and her mother teaches at the British School in Tokyo.
Maria Alice is a studious, sweet, delicate, and very dreamy girl. Her biggest dream is to become a fashion designer when she finishes school. As a gift, her parents give her an exchange to France to attend a summer fashion course at the best school in Pariz, IFA PARIZ.
Alice g...

"Mi Señora, can I have this dance?" said the man to Melanie who immediately accepted him.
"Bye, Avah. Go have some fun!" Her friend giggled and then they went to dance floor. To the ocean of wild people.
Avah sighed and then fumbled with the small cellphone in her pocket. She stood up to get it but in an unexpected event something hit her causing her to throw away her cellphone.
"Oh! I'm so sorry, lady! I'm really sorry." The man said in drunkenness.
"It's okay." She reciprocated wi...

Have you heard of them? The gruesome stories about the silent killers in the night, who approach their victims on inaudible steps to taste their blood? Or the beasts, which become giant wolves at a full moon and tear whole flocks of sheep in their greed? The knowledge about them is enough for one coin and almost nobody knows where they came from and why they could outlast the times until today. To understand a story, you have to know its origin. Thus begins the story of the emergence of the thre...

Helena is a sweet woman who falls hopelessly in love with Hugo, but unfortunately this romance does not last long. She gets pregnant and loses contact with him, and when she runs into him by chance at the company where she works, she tells him about her pregnancy and also finds out about his wife. But of course the story doesn't end there,there are more mysteries to unravel and he has a score to settle with Helena.

Rachel Green thought she had left her tumultuous past behind. After a bitter divorce from her billionaire husband, Alexander Sterling, she moved to a small town, where she rebuilt her life with her young son, Odegaard—a child Alexander doesn’t know exists. For years, Rachel has lived peacefully, focusing on her son and her career, until fate pulls her back into Alexander’s orbit.
Alexander’s empire is crumbling. His once-thriving marriage to his new wife, Victoria, is on the verge of collapse. ...

Amelia Dolivo has known her whole life that she would one day be the Alpha of her pack; thus making her the first female Alpha in history. The journey to get there has been long and full of hardships, but a true Alpha never backs down from a fight; a true Alpha never accepts defeat.
Whether it be enemies plotting in the shadows to bring her down, or her own soulmate who questions her very capabilities as a woman; Amelia will take them all head-on. She will show them all why you should never u...

“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos The #1 Bestseller! From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes the debut of a dazzling new fantasy series. A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK...