John Shaw
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The Luna's Call: Against the Dark
Werewolf
In a world where loyalty and betrayal are intertwined, Mia, an orphan living under the oppressive care of her uncle David, faces a tragic twist of fate.
After an unexpected encounter with Lance, the powerful son of the Alpha, Mia finds herself pregnant but was soon betrayed when Lance conspires with David to send her into dangerous exile, fearing the repercussions of their secret.
Alone and desperate, Mia is rescued by warriors from the Moonlight pack, led by the compassionate Alpha Marcus.
As she finds refuge in their sanctuary, Mia gives birth to her son, Jack, who is destined for greatness. Recognizing her strength and resilience, Marcus chooses Mia as his Luna, uniting their fates.
However, peace is shattered when her original pack, Silverwood, faces a deadly rogue attack and a mysterious disease that threatens its very existence.
A prophecy emerges, revealing that only Mia and Jack can restore balance and reclaim their rightful place.
As Mia grapples with the dilemma of rescuing the pack that betrayed her or pursuing revenge against those who wronged her, she must show loyalty, love, and sacrifice.
Will she rise to her destiny and save her people, or will her quest for vengeance lead her down a darker path? Legacy of Love
Romance
Eleanor Montgomery had always been destined to inherit her family's prestigious legacy, a responsibility she embraced with determination.
Yet, one fateful night of unexpected passion with a charismatic stranger shattered her carefully planned future.
The encounter left her with more than just memories, but with a child.
She was abandonment by her family and the daunting task of raising a child alone. Years pass, and she immerses herself in nurturing her daughter, Grace, with all the love and support she can muster.
Just when Eleanor has settled into her new life, a twist of fate brings her face-to-face with the elusive father of her child, Alexander Bennett, a successful entrepreneur with a reputation for being aloof and driven. Shocked to discover he has a daughter, Alexander is torn between his ambitions and his responsibility that fatherhood demands.
As parents they rekindle their connection, old sparks reignite, and find themselves drawn to each other once more. Together, they confront their past mistakes and the hurdles of blending their contrasting worlds.
Their daughter becomes the beacon that guides them towards forgiveness, understanding, and ultimately, a second chance at love. The Billionaire's Secret child.
Romance Billionaire Oliver Sterling, proposes a fake marriage to a struggling Sophia, a Gallery owner to support her business, they embark on a journey of pretending to be in love.
However, their carefully crafted facade crumbles when Sophia discovers she is pregnant with Oliver's child, threatening to expose their secret arrangement.
As they navigate the challenges of their evolving relationship and impending parenthood, they realize that true love cannot be contained by contracts or agreements.
Together, they embrace their unexpected family and deepen their bond, proving that sometimes, the most precious treasures in life are the ones hidden in plain sight.
"Can they be able to overcome the challenges and embrace their new family?" Tighten your seat belt, let embark on this wonderful journey together. You might like
Ravaged Crown - A Mafia Romance
Nicole Fox What would you do if you walked in on your husband cheating?
I'll tell you what I did:
Ran out the door with nothing but the clothes on my back.
A month later, I'm broke, jobless, almost homeless.
But then, while filling in as a waitress at a fancy restaurant, I trip and land in the lap of a gorgeous stranger.
One thing leads to another and we end up hooking up.
Afterwards, he leaves.
That's the end of that... right?
WRONG.
Because the next day, my temp agency sets me up for a job that seems too good to be true.
But when I arrive for the interview, my jaw drops.
It's the stranger.
Turns out he's rich. Like, very rich.
And powerful. Like, very powerful.
And here's his offer:
"Live in my house.
Be my wife.
Have my baby."
Needless to say, I start to freak out.
I stand up and stammer, "Um, I'll have to get back to you..."
And he replies:
"You're misunderstanding.
It wasn't a question.
You're not going anywhere." Reborn at a cost
B.C Black Framed for corporate spying, Liana Bennett was arrested and murdered in a prison cell.
Now she wakes in her old life, exactly one month before the set up.
She has one month to identify the traitor inside her company who orchestrated her death before they do it again. The enemy is already watching, already moving.
Every change she makes to rewrite comes at a price: a core memory erased. One wrong step, and she loses the very truth she needs to survive.
Then there's Raphael Blackthorne, The ruthless CEO of her rival company, the man she spent a reckless night with, and now the person offering her flowers, dinners, and sincerity.
Liana has a plan.
She can't afford the distraction.
But as her memories unravel and the enemy closes in, she faces the truth she can't outrun: to survive, she may have to become someone who no longer remembers why she fought at all.
THE DON'S SECRET OBSESSION ( His Bride, Her Prison)
tianahtianah I never wanted any part in this. But I have no choice. With a deep sigh, I force down an invisible lump in my throat, looking up at the priest.
I press my fingers tighter into the flower I am holding, hoping it hides how much I am shaking. Dreading the words the priest is about to utter.
"Do you, Ariella Cecilia Boone, take Dermos Salvatore to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The priest asks.
I blink.
I badly want to say it, badly want to scream that I am not Ariella Cecilia Boone.
My lips tremble as I force the truth down my throat, "Yes, I do." I murmur, my voice a little over a whisper.
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Ariel Hannah Boone didn't know what life had in store for her when she woke up on her twin sister's wedding day, only to find out her sister had run away.
She went into panic when her mother insisted she take her place because Dermos Salvatore was no man to joke with.
Dermos was the most feared Don in the whole of Sicily, one who killed without care. A blood thirsty murderer with no remorse.
In an attempt to save her family from his wrath, she takes her sister's place at the wedding.
Pain, suffering, and betrayal are all she knows the moment she became his. Secrets begin to unveil as she realises her family isn't what it seems.
And when whispers of her sister's disappearance reach her, she finds out the truth.
He never wanted Ariella; it had always been her.
Ariel has to choose between a love built on lies or betraying her sister and family.
She was his bride, and he was her prison, yet he would never let her go.
Wake Up, Dream Boy!
Mr. Ben Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded.
It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers.
The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational.
The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves.
Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.