Valerie White

Lily is forced to move to a quiet town after her mother remarries, she feels like her entire world has fallen apart. The city lights, her friends, her freedom all gone. Now she must adjust to a life she never wanted, trapped between a new stepfamily that barely tolerates her and the eerie calm of a forest that seems to whisper her name. But destiny has already begun to weave its threads around her. At Gateway University, Lily meets Byrain, a mysterious, charming, yet distant student who always seems to appear when she least expects him. There’s something about him, his intense gaze, the quiet strength in his voice, the way he looks at her as if he’s known her forever. What Lily doesn’t know is that Byrain is not entirely human

Content Note: This dark romance contains 80% explicit s*x scenes, intense power dynamics, trauma, revenge themes, and heavy triggers (attempted assault, wrongful imprisonment, suicide, family betrayal, graphic violence). Reader discretion advised. Emily Jayden was only nineteen when her life was shattered by a lie she couldn’t escape. After a violent incident with her stepfather, Evan John, she was accused and convicted of attempted murder, despite insisting she never intended to hurt him, but with his influence and reputation shielding the truth, Emily spent ten years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. At twenty-nine, she walks into freedom hoping for a fresh start but the world hasn’t forgotten, her name is stained and no company will hire someone with her past. Survival and revenge leaves her with few options. By day, she carefully builds a plan to expose the man who destroyed her life. By night, she works at R.M Club, one of the city’s most exclusive strip clubs, where powerful men hide behind money and closed doors. The job is humiliating but it gives her something she needed. Money. Then she meets Ryan Mason on her first night, and sparks fly. For the first time in years, Emily allows herself to feel alive and to fall in love. Until she learns the truth. Ryan isn’t just a client.

The human world no longer exists, vampires rule the world now. Aurora Vlad is the vampire princess and daughter of the king of Dracoria. She's a vampire, and vampires, and humans shouldn't get involved, but one night in the forest, she meets a human man who leaves her completely fascinated. The vampire princess had never been so close to a human, he was different from all the others because he was not afraid of her. It was a night of love and desire in the forest, but she didn't know what would happen to her life afterward. Aurora's entire family was killed on the same night because of an attack by humans. She couldn't stop their deaths, and now the vampire princess is the new queen of Dracoria's blood crown. She wants revenge on all the humans who destroyed her life, but she didn't know that she was falling in love with the same man who was in the forest. Aurora didn't know that she was falling in love with her enemy. Humans and vampires shouldn't be involved, but the desire between them is too strong and intense, it's a battle against love and revenge. A romance between a vampire queen and a human man. Can love be stronger than the desire for revenge?

Meredith Vale has spent her entire life believing she is an ordinary orphan. Until a mysterious invitation to an academy she's never heard of changes everything. Blackthorn Academy isn't a normal school. Hidden from the human world, it trains witches and other gifted beings—and Meredith soon discovers that she possesses powers she never knew existed. But something about her arrival feels wrong. The students know more about her than they should. Strange whispers follow her through the halls, ancient secrets seem to be connected to her, and someone at the academy desperately wants her gone. Then there's Lucien Blackthorne—the dangerously powerful student Meredith was warned to stay away from. He knows something about her. Something he refuses to tell her. As Meredith gets closer to uncovering the truth about her past, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself, the academy, and the boy she's falling for. Because Meredith wasn't invited to Blackthorn by accident. And whatever brought her there may destroy them all.

Three years ago, Clara Hayes ran away from the golden cage of her marriage, leaving behind her wedding ring and a billionaire husband who commanded Wall Street with an iron fist. She thought she had successfully erased herself, starting over from scratch in a cramped Brooklyn apartment as a struggling architect, shielding a secret she guarded with her very life. She never expected to cross paths with Lucas Sterling again. When Clara is forced to attend a high-profile charity auction to secure a life-changing grant for her firm, she walks right into a trap. Lucas hasn't just tracked her down; he reveals a devastating truth that shatters her fragile freedom: he never filed their divorce papers. Legally, she is still his wife. And worse, his private investigators have just uncovered the ultimate secret—she has a three-year-old son who possesses Lucas’s exact eyes. Determined to claim what belongs to him, Lucas corners Clara and their child, dragging them back into his opulent, suffocating world. As old passions reignite and hidden dangers close in, Clara must fight to protect her heart and her son from a man who views love as possession—and who will burn the world to the ground to keep them by his side forever.

Olive came home one day to find her only long-term boyfriend balls deep inside her roommate. With her heart crushed, her fighting spirit from hell, and her best friend at her side, she sets out to prove a point. She can be with anyone if she wants to be. She finds the hottest guy at the nightclub and has her one-night stand with a stranger. Only it becomes more than just a one-night stand as she runs into him again next weekend while out with Lucas' best friend, Leo. Of course, she wasn't aware of the relationship between Leo and Lucas. Lucas is determined to make her his, but so is Leo. How will these best friends handle fighting for the same girl? Read on to discover how Olive deals with these two new men along with her college studies and family drama. Did I forget to mention these guys are rich beyond reason?

As a rogue, Raven Blackwood has spent her life on the run, hunted by packs that see her as nothing more than a threat. Born from a forbidden union between an alpha and a rogue, she was cast out at birth, forced to survive in the shadows. But when Raven unknowingly crosses into Nightshade Pack territory, she doesn’t just trespass—she walks straight into destiny. Instead of being executed, she discovers she has not one, but four fated mates

“ Daddy had given me a set rules to follow. And I plan to disobey every single one of them.” Alec’s entire life was flipped by the mystery man who sipped on slowly on scotch. Three days was all it took to get him hooked and needing more. And then all of a sudden, mystery man disappears, leaving behind a fake name, and bundles of cash, like Alec was some sort of call boy. But Alec  cannot stop thinking about him. So he follows the thin trail he left behind, the need to find him and prove something to him was primal. After all, Daddy had called him, his little good boy. But could Alec handle all of him?

The rules are simple: Do not call or text him except on Tuesdays. Never speak to him in public. And most importantly, never fall in love. This is not a relationship. It's a brief arrangement that should last only three months. The almighty Nickolas Reign, future alpha and heir to the Reign empire, needs the time to secretly overcome his uncontrollable lust for the omega. But how long can Sara abide by these rules with the werewolf who is her fated mate? Why did he renew the contract if all he feels for her is mere lust? Unable to keep pretending, Sara mistakenly blurts out the forbidden three little words, and it brings the contract to an end. However, that's the least of her problems. Someone has leaked their secret contract to the cruel luna. Now, Sara and her father will be kicked out of the pack. To top it all up, she's pregnant, and Nick is offering her a huge sum to get rid of the "mistake!" He wants nothing to do with her and the unborn child... Until four years later when he bumps into her in a small town.

Five years ago, Alpha Gideon Nightshade rejected Elara Demlow in front of their pack. Wolf-less, humiliated, and unwanted, Elara did the only thing she could. She left. Now she has a life in the human world, a career she fought for, and absolutely no intention of ever returning to the pack that treated her like she was worthless. Until Gideon shows up at her door. A mysterious curse is killing his people, and somehow, Elara may be the only person capable of stopping it. Going back means facing the wolves who once looked down on her. The Elders who still don't want her there. And worst of all, the mate who rejected her—only to discover that the bond between them isn't nearly as dead as she believed. But something about the curse doesn't make sense. Elara can see things no one else can. Strange markings appear before her eyes. A power she doesn't understand is beginning to awaken inside her. And the deeper she digs into the deaths, the clearer it becomes that her return to the Nightshade Pack may not have been a coincidence. Someone wanted her gone five years ago. Someone may still want her dead. And this time, Elara refuses to run. Because Gideon isn't the only one who has changed. And the wolf-less girl they cast aside may be far more dangerous than any of them ever imagined.

Marry the man who ruined your family, or watch your father die. Aurora Reed thought she knew exactly what kind of monster Julian Vance was. She didn't know he had a reason. A fake engagement built on hatred is about to unearth a fifteen-year-old secret worth killing for — and neither of them will walk away from the truth unchanged.

Zeke and I always said we'd be best friends forever since we were pups. Everyone always assumed we'd end up as mates but we laughed it off. So when we both turned 18 and the string of destiny snapped into place tying us together, I was over the moon. But Zeke telling me he'd never mate with a mutt like me. Now my worst enemy Chris and I have a plan. "What if…we fake dated?" "What?" "Nothing would really piss Zeke off more than not only you saying no to being his breeder than also making him think we're getting each other's rocks off" "You in?" I stuck my hand out. "You got it, boyfriend."

Livia Wilson-Vivour is the rebellious black sheep of the Silver Moon Pack. Hot tempered, outspoken and unwilling to bow to any man. When her good natured, soft spoken and obedient twin sister, Livyana, is arranged to marry the powerful Alpha King Tarian, a shocking secret threatens to ruin everything. Livyana is pregnant with another man’s child. To save her family from disgrace, Livia agrees to take her sister’s place for three months. But the truth is that Alpha Tarian never wanted a wife. Still mourning the first wife he lost in a tragic car accident on his birthday, he only agrees to marry because his mother emotionally blackmails to take a Luna and produce an heir. He expects a timid, obedient bride. Instead, he gets Livia. Stubborn. Opinionated. Fierce. And painfully similar to his first wife. As Tarian falls hopelessly for her audacious nature, Livia finds herself falling for the Alpha King too and tries to fight her feelings as he is her sister’s supposed husband. But when an old enemy arrives in May Town determined to expose her secret, Livia must choose between fighting for the love she never expected or leaving Tarian and May Town forever.

Elena's POV I died on my wedding day. Not because my husband loved another woman. Not even because he wanted me dead. I died because he wanted what was inside my blood. For five years, I gave Alpha Damien Cross everything. My love. My loyalty. My family's trust. In return, he framed me, stole my Luna title, locked me in a freezing prison, and watched me die while celebrating with his mistress. Then I opened my eyes. I was back on my wedding day. Twenty-four years old. Alive. And standing before the man who would eventually murder me. This time, when Damien asks me to become his Luna, I don't say yes. I drop my bouquet and walk straight toward his most dangerous enemy. Alpha Lucian Blackwood. "Marry me." The entire kingdom goes silent. Lucian accepts. I think I've found the perfect weapon for my revenge. But my new husband knows more about my first life than he should. He knows how I died. He knows who betrayed me. And he knows the terrifying secret hidden inside my blood. Because I wasn't reborn by accident. Someone sent me back. And if Lucian and I don't discover why before the ancient Moon Temple awakens, my second chance at life may become the beginning of something far worse.

THE GIRL WHO REFUSED TO DIE Zara Thompson thought she knew her life. She had a mother who loved her, a younger brother named Noah, and a quiet home where nothing extraordinary ever happened. Until the night strangers came for her. Her house was set on fire. Her mother gave her only one command: “Whatever happens tonight, do not stop running.” Zara ran. But the deeper she escaped into the darkness, the more terrifying the truth became. Hidden photographs revealed a family she barely recognized. Strange messages appeared where no one should have been able to leave them. And the people hunting her knew things about her that even she had forgotten. Then Zara discovers the impossible. She has died before. Not once. Not twice. Twenty-three times. Each time, someone watched her die. Each time, her memories were erased. Each time, another version of Zara was created. Now she is Z-24—the latest and most dangerous version. The people behind the experiment call themselves the Watchers. They have spent years studying Zara’s body, her memories, her ability to survive injuries that should be fatal. They believe they can use her secret to create something powerful enough to change humanity forever. But Zara is no longer willing to run. As buried memories return, she discovers that the people closest to her may not be who they claim to be. Her mother has hidden terrible secrets. Her father may still be alive. And Noah—the boy she has always called her brother—was created for one purpose: To find her. Then Zara meets another girl with her face. A girl who feels no fear. A girl who was created to replace her. With the Watchers closing in and the truth threatening to destroy everything she believes about herself, Zara must make the ultimate choice: Run from the people who made her… or become the person they were terrified she would become. Because Zara has already died twenty-three times. This time, she refuses to stay dead.

Hi, I’m Skye Blake, and my life is officially a disaster. I lost my job, caught my scumbag boyfriend, Daniel, balls-deep in my best friend, and ended up in a stranger’s bed while trying to drown my sorrows. That stranger? Ethan Crawford. A ruthless billionaire who somehow turned our one-night stand into a marriage. Sounds crazy, right? Well, buckle up, because things are about to get a whole lot messier. Somewhere between the diamonds, the lies, and the secrets, I made the biggest mistake of my life. I fell for Lucas Crawford. My husband’s son. Now, I’m trapped between a billionaire who owns my name and a man who owns my heart. One is my husband. The other is the temptation I can’t seem to resist.

Eighteen years of hope, one night of shattering betrayal. Beta's daughter Maliyla finally finds her fated mate, the powerful Alpha Erick Lopez, only to be publicly rejected just hours later. Humiliated and cast out by her entire pack, she is forced to run, barely escaping a fatal attack. But fate isn't finished. Rescued by a rival pack, Maliyla meets the one man who makes her heart beat again: a powerful second-chance Alpha. Her first mate broke her; her second mate wants to claim her. Can Maliyla heal enough to choose a new life, or will the ghost of her rejection haunt her forever?

"Allison lost the baby. She had loved Alpha Lucian for nine long years. To marry him, she fast-tracked her graduation, and for two years she endured his coldness, his absences, and his indifference in silence. The day she miscarried, all she wanted was a sliver of comfort. Instead, he hung up on her. Moments later, Allison spotted him in the same hospital corridor with Heidi. His hand tenderly placed on her shoulder, his voice gentle and soothing as he comforted her. ""Don't worry. I'm here."" In that moment, Allison finally understood. In Lucian's eyes, she had never been his wife. Only a pawn. Her heart shattered. She asked for a divorce. After leaving the loveless marriage, Allison threw herself into work. The woman once mocked by everyone rose like a phoenix, building a billion-dollar empire with her own hands. But the divorce papers never came. And the Alpha who once treated her like a stranger? He began appearing everywhere she went—watching, waiting, refusing to let her go. After a charity gala, Allison was heading to her car when a tall figure suddenly blocked her path. The cold and untouchable Alpha cornered her against the wall, his voice hoarse with desperation. ""Baby, come home with me."" Allison only smiled. ""Alpha Lucian, don't call me that.We're already divorced."" ""I'm single now."""

What happens when the person you are about to have s*x with is not your boyfriend but your boyfriend's twin brother!? ------ Kacie Miller is a college student who has been dating Caden Iverson for three years. Their relationship has been one without any sexual activity because of a traumatic situation they both experienced on their first time. Years have passed, and Kacie has completely forgotten about it and wants to try intimacy again, but Caden still remains disturbed, giving excuses whenever Kacie brings up sexual intimacy in a conversation. Determined and full of confidence, Kacie plans a day for both of them to be intimate, but Caden gives another excuse over the phone. Angry and annoyed, Kacie switches off her phone. But suddenly, Caden shows up, and Kacie finally continues her plan of being intimate with him, and just when his length is about to be buried deep inside her, a shocking statement comes out of Caden’s mouth. “I’m not Caden, sweetheart. I’m Caden’s twin brother…” “Chase” What will Kacie do? Push Chase off her body and remain unsatisfied? Or proceed with being intimate with Chase and cheat on Caden? As their tale progresses, with the new arrival of Chase, who looks exactly like the one Kacie has always loved–Caden, her heart ignites as feelings for Chase Begin to emerge. Clearly, she can't have them both to herself... Or can she? _____________________ COMPLETED

Two dominant alpha kings. One rare mate. Haelyn, forced to hide her rare white wolf, is hunted after Alpha Xavier destroys her pack. Fleeing into the territory of the ruthless Alpha Kings, she's shocked to learn they are her mates. Now, caught between possessive alphas and a looming war, Haelyn's secret may cost her everything. ******* "Ever wonder what it's like to be f*ck*d into oblivion, princess? I can make it d*mn unforgettable. We've already had a taste of your delicious body, just begging to be devoured." My toes curled at Alpha Maddox's brazen words, my face clearly adorned by blush. "Let me taste every inch of your sweet, tight little body; it'll only take a minute, and I guarantee you'll love it," Alpha Maddox growled, his gaze scorching as he took in my flushed cheeks. "As my brother said, you won't regret this. Just let us explore every part of you and show you how much we can care for you. All it takes is one word." Alpha Mason's smirk widened as he watched me, clearly enjoying my reaction.