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After escaping from magic wielders, a young doctor must receive help from an enemy hawk shifter to rescue what remains of her family. Season 3 of The Fated Series *** Shifters are dark, cruel beasts. Or so Dr. Sophie Griffin has been told. After escaping from a magic wielder who held her hostage and kidnapped her sister, Sophie has no choice but to seek refuge in enemy shifter territory while searching for leads on her sister's whereabouts. Cael Haberle has a secret. One that's getting harder to keep. When strict orders force Cael to open his home to a beautiful human doctor, he begrudgingly makes space for her. Regardless of the disarming way Sophie settles his shifter side, he must keep her at arm's length-before she uncovers too much. As Sophie learns to navigate around Cael, she finds herself appreciating the quiet hawk shifter's presence. Maybe the shifters aren't horrible beasts like she'd been told. However, Sophie has no time to grow closer to anyone. Now that her captor is dead, she's racing against the clock to save her sister, before it's too late. Except, it seems, fate might have different plans... *** Weekly updates on Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

When a dangerous encounter thrusts mafia princess Sutton into the path of her ex-best friend, Nicolai, she must decide if she can trust him or if he's the reason someone wants her dead. Season 1 of His to Steal *** Nicolai Marković is just trying to get by. He's part of one of the most powerful organized crime rings in New York City, but not because he wants to be. He just has nowhere else to go. His life hasn't been the same since he was exiled from a rival crime syndicate three years ago, leaving behind his best friend-and the only girl he's ever loved. And he's stayed away from her since, just as he swore he would. But when fate reunites them and he sees her nearly get killed leaving her father's club, he does what he has to do to save her. Suddenly, he's pulled into a tangled web of secrets, lies, and twisted history that he never saw coming. And she wants nothing to do with him-the boy who abandoned her without a trace. Not anymore. She's no longer his to protect, but now that she's in danger, it becomes clear that she might just be his to steal. *** Weekly updates on Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

He had hunted me, captured me, and locked me in a tower. Season 3 'Of Crows and Thorns' *** While in RISING, Tabitha discovers something peculiar that may assist Nelle in her plan to escape the Keep. Decades later, her son unearths the secret life Tabitha continued to keep well after her marriage to Varen. *** Nelle's twentieth birthday is soon approaching. The Witches Ball is not long after. Caged like a bird, her dark power bound, Nelle's first threat looms - the Crowthers' desperate need for a Goods Appraisal. Without the Butcher's approval, the family will never gain a rare invitation to the Ball. If they want to pique the Witches' interest with the curious offering they possess, they must enter the macabre and sinister Emporium. While Nelle forms a plan to escape the Keep, Sirro has tasked Graysen to find an elusive lesser creature who lurks within the honeycombed catacombs beneath Ascendria. As Graysen searches, memories long buried resurface, revealing a crucial clue. Another beast knew where Tabitha Catt had been the fateful day she'd been abducted. And who she spoke with. There's only one person Graysen can turn to for help. She's a skilled monster hunter. Someone he adores. And his worst roomie nightmare. *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

When up-and-coming fashion mogul Luna learns her company is on the brink of financial ruin, she strikes a business deal with self-made billionaire consultant Colton, who also happens to be her sworn enemy. Season 2 of The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble *** As the co-owner of a rising fashion company and daughter of a billionaire, everything appears to be going right for Luna Stavrakos. She's partnered in business with her dashing fiancé, Barry, and set for global expansion. But when financial challenges in the company pose a threat to their future, Luna desperately searches for a business consultant to navigate the storm. Who she doesn't expect to find is charming, strikingly handsome billionaire Colton Treble. The only problem? Colton is Luna's sworn enemy, and the last person Luna wants to work with. Colton's held a flame for Luna since college, even though he's buried it with playboy antics. When he discovers Luna is engaged to Barry, a man he knows has bad intentions, he promptly agrees to help save her business-and save Luna from her engagement in the process. As they're forced to work long hours together, their intense animosity shifts into something deeper. But with Colton lying about his true plan, will Luna get the fairy tale ending she's been chasing in business and in love, or will everything crumble around her? *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

When Hadley discovers sexy crime boss Max with another woman in his bedroom, she's sure it's over between them forever. But as the FBI tightens its net around Max and Hadley faces danger from more than one direction, Max may still be the only one who can save her. Season 3 of Sex and the Billionaire Crime Boss *** When Hadley and Max agreed to call it quits, she didn't realize she'd see a woman wearing Max's shirt-and nothing else-come out of his bedroom less than a week later. Left wondering whether Max ever really loved her at all, Hadley's more determined than ever to move on from the billionaire crime boss and his dangerous world. When she meets someone new-someone opposite to Max-she knows this is her chance to start fresh. But can any man compete with the fire that still burns inside her for Max? And untangling herself from Max's web won't happen overnight. The FBI thinks Hadley knows more than she's saying, and the mafia hitman Hadley met in New York keeps showing up in Miami, making Hadley wonder if she could become a target. As danger closes in from every direction, a shocking revelation about her grandparents and an enemy inside her own law firm leaves Hadley stunned. Then Max whisks Hadley away on business to Paris, and temptation proves overwhelming. How long can Hadley stay away from the only man who can save her career and her life, even if he's the one who also destroyed her heart? *** Weekly updates on Mondays and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

When Princess Taliyah is sacrificed to a fearsome dragon lord she's been raised to hate, she doesn't expect the frustratingly handsome man he transforms into to ignite her deepest desires. Season 1 of Treasured by the Dragon *** When Princess Taliyah's parents sacrifice her to a powerful dragon lord to pay off their annual tribute, she prepares herself to be burned to ashes on her captor's altar. But instead, the fearsome beast whisks her away to his mountain castle before transforming into a handsome lord. As the leader of his dragon clan, Cephias is furious Taliyah's kingdom didn't provide the promised gold treasure. He has no use for a pampered princess. At first, the two clash, but as Taliyah picks through the dragon lord's secrets, she realizes they share a common enemy. As she finds herself drawn in by the passionate man, her plans shift from escaping to securing an alliance through a marriage of convenience to save her people. Given the way his lips burn her skin with desire, marriage would be a sacrifice she's more than willing to make. *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Goat sucker. Overgrown lizard. Monster. Miguel is all too familiar with the many names humans have for chupacabras. As a member of a struggling pack, he knows how unfair the world can be to his kind. With their scaly bodies, sharp claws, and flesh-melting venom, it's no wonder humans fear them. After Miguel protects a human from his pack leader at the only restaurant that caters to chupacabras, his life takes a turn for the strange when he is offered a job as a chef. Adapting to the culinary chaos soon becomes the least of Miguel's worries as he finds himself falling for Alejandro, an outspoken chef who treats him with more compassion than even his own kind. But what human would ever love a chupacabra? With the restaurant struggling to stay afloat, inter-species tensions flaring, and Alejandro's ex serving as a constant reminder of what he can never be, will Miguel be able to take the heat, or will he be forced out of the kitchen? Cover by @ShyGuySamurai

kick hive, gather honey. / © girldirt ≪ ◦ 2023 WATTYS SHORTLIST ◦ ≫ "It's all about money, Clay. It's only ever about money." Clay Signy is a man frozen in time, forced to replay the moment his older brother died in his arms. He's never been able to shake the smell of that night. He hasn't forgotten the Mustang that Brock was pushed out of either, nor the sticker pasted against the bumper: a bear trap with its jaws spread wide. Now he lives on autopilot, working in his father's car shop, mixing alcohol with pills to keep the memories at bay. But when a familiar car is delivered to the shop to be serviced by a mysterious young woman, Clay's world is turned upside down. Clay has no stomach for violence but thankfully, Kinga does. When their paths collide, their mutual goal is complicated by their conflicting ideas on revenge. Kinga is hellbent on death but Clay sees a different path to destruction. Will they overcome their differences? Or will their obsession with revenge turn them both blind?

When Savannah Kingsley's runaway little brother joins the notorious Sons of Sorrow Motorcycle Club, she is hellbent on bringing him home. Leaving the comforts of her Alabama estate behind, Savannah travels across the country only to come face to face with Jesse Paxton, the Vice-President of the SoCal Chapter. JP only cares about three things: his bike, his bar, and his brothers. That is until Savannah turns his entire world upside down, one darlin' at a time. With a brother who refuses to come home, a deathly gorgeous biker as her new roommate, and a handsome DEA agent breathing down her neck, Savannah's glamorous life just got a little bit more complicated.

The only thing Mia Hope has in common with Jake Carpenter, Artwood High's most popular quarterback, is a love for the coffee served at The Coffee Pod. He wants her to tutor him - and if she can do it without a single cup of coffee, he'll pay her triple. Easy. Nothing could go wrong, right? ***** When Jake learns he's failing English, he knows he needs to pull his grades up or he'll risk being kicked off the football team. He strikes a deal with the elusive Mia - the quiet girl with secrets. If she can't go without a single cup of coffee, she has to tutor him for free. If she can, he'll pay her triple, and with Christmas around the corner, there's nothing Mia needs more than money. But as the pair grow closer, Jake learns the real reason for Mia's bad habit, and what starts as an innocent bet between enemies grows into something more serious. Can the pair survive the next two months with their hearts - and secrets - still intact? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of assault and abuse. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Jenna Conrad The Coffee Pact now has a sequel: The Kissing Pact

As an Omega, the lowest-rank werewolf in any pack, Claire is confident her smoking hot Alpha can't be her mate. But she's wrong -- not just about him, but also about her place in the werewolf world. ***** Adopted into a family of Omegas, the lowest-ranking werewolves in the Mistwood Valley pack, eighteen-year-old Claire Masters is more concerned with her schoolwork and her adorable little brother than pandering to pack politics. But when Nathanial Groves, the pack's inescapably attractive Alpha, steps into her life, her entire world is thrown into disarray. Because Claire can't help feeling drawn to him -- irresistibly so -- and it's distracting her from the growing danger looming over her town and her family. A mate is the last thing she has time for, but can Nate be ignored? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Is it possible to fall in love with your enemy? *** Rosemary never expected to be mated to the popular, sexy, and total hunk Gamma of her pack. She wants nothing to do with him but avoiding him isn't so easy. They are polar opposites and to be his in every way has got to be nothing more than a dream...or so she wants it to be. When a twist of fate has the two dumbstruck for the first time, will they be able to accept their destiny and fall for one another?

Albanian nurse Alexandra Martinaj doesn't hesitate to follow a dark, handsome stranger to safety when her mother is abducted during a violent shootout. He introduces himself as local gang member Liam Cavanaugh, but instead of running from him, Alexandra finds herself drawn to his gorgeous looks and charming personality. When Alexandra discovers she is the daughter of Liam's boss, notorious crime lord Kieran "The Knife" Murphy, they strike a deal - Liam will help Alexandra rescue her mother, and in turn, she will help him bring Kieran's criminal empire down. The more time Alexandra spends getting caught in the whirlwind of the mafia, the more she finds herself falling for Liam. But when the lines between the coalition and fatal attraction begin to blur, and Liam's plan threatens to fall apart, can the two find a way to honour their promises, keep each other alive, and protect the love that blossoms between them? Season 1 of Emerald Eyes WARNING: This story contains mature themes including strong language and violence. Reader discretion is advised. *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

As Brooke prepares to gain Luna status by marrying her pack's Alpha, she learns she's fated to Huck, leader of the valley wolves. Now she must do everything in her power to forget him, bond with her betrothed, and secure her family's future... but the tension between them is impossible to ignore. Season 1 of Robbing the Alpha *** Bury your wolf. Lie when you must. Don't let them see you slip. Destined to be luna since before her birth, Brooke's whole life has been dedicated to one purpose-securing her family's bloodline. But when the day finally arrives to join Alpha Titan atop the mountain, they're intercepted by a pack of thieving valley wolves. Fated mates are rare, and being fated to a valley wolf would ruin her forever, but the second she locks eyes with the brutally handsome Huck, Brooke's wolf claws to be released. She has no choice but to reject him. He's dirty, scarred, and everything she was taught to loathe, but she soon learns nothing is as it seems. Shadows fill the castle, someone wants her dead, and Huck is like a ghost who won't stop haunting. Can Brooke assume her role and preserve her family, or is her destiny much larger than she realized? *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

A young woman must compete in a deadly televised competition, Grimm Games, to ensure her twin sister survives. Season 1 of Grimm Games ***** When twenty-year-old social activist Kam Wendell discovers her name among the contestants of the deadly television competition Grimm Games, she's stunned to realize her estranged twin sister, Millie, has stolen her identity to compete. Determined to save her sister, Kam enters the contest. At a secret and isolated location, they compete against others through nightmarish sets, perilous escape rooms, and sinister puzzles, and must outsmart the sadistic Grimm entities stalking them. Amidst the twisted challenges, can Kam and Millie rebuild their fractured trust all while evading the diabolical forces at play? And would even that be enough to help them survive the Grimm Games and emerge victorious? *** "Oh, I understand." I didn't blink as I spoke. "But the only way I'm ever stepping foot inside your set is if you force me." "Our contestants are volunteers," Ms. Holle went on. "We've always run the games that way and forever will. We're not accustomed to forcing anyone to partake, and that opportunity will be extended to you too." *** Weekly updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Maggie thought she was content with her serviceable marriage, but when a new neighbor awakens the hidden passion inside of her, she must make an impossible choice: risk it all and follow her heart or lose her brother forever. Season 1 of In My Neighbor's Bed *** Maggie Henderson is a housewife living in your typical picture-perfect suburb. A handsome husband, friendly neighbors, and a peaceful life. What more could a girl ask for? Too bad it's all a lie. In reality, her husband is a manipulative jerk who uses a prenup and her terminally ill brother to keep her from leaving, her neighbors are as fake as a three-dollar bill, and her "peaceful life" is actually boring as hell. But that all changes when the new guy, Mason Kendall, moves in across the street. What starts as a sexy game soon turns into a full-fledged affair. But as feelings bloom beneath the surface, the stakes in their little game become higher than ever before. What will she choose? A new life with her lover? Or the life of her dying brother? *** "You're going to kill me at this rate," he grumbled. I had to repress a giggle as I feigned ignorance. "What do you mean? Am I too heavy? Should I get off?" "Don't worry, I'll take care of getting you off," he murmured, sliding his hands under my shirt. *** Weekly updates on Mondays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Limited Time Only: Binge this series for a chance to win FREE coins until June 2! Read 10+ chapters of this story and win 30 Coins (2000 Winners) While moonlighting as a stripper, Emery Jones' mundane life takes a twisted and seductive turn when she finds herself relentlessly pursued by reclusive billionaire Damon Cavanaugh, a man with his own set of dirty little secrets. Season 1 of Sweet Sinners *** For Emery Jones, stripping was supposed to be a simple escape from her mundane relationship and post-surgery struggles. When she's dancing, she becomes Luna Lush. A deviant. An alter-ego. An untouchable goddess. It's her best-kept secret, and it's harmless. They can't touch, they can only look, and Emery never looks back...Until the night she spots him. Damon Cavanaugh has spent the past three years living with regret and guilt over his own secrets. The billionaire once ruled every room he walked into, but has been living in seclusion after a life-changing accident, swearing to never love again...Until he sees Emery Jones. His lifeline. His salvation. Damon will do anything to have her, even if it means going against one of his greatest enemies. Emery soon allows her life to be uprooted by the seductive and dangerous billionaire, as long as her secrets and sins stays safe...But it's not long until she realizes their love might be the biggest threat of all. WARNING: This story contains mature content including strong language and depictions of violence that may not be suitable for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Loving someone who doesn't love you back super sucks. What's even suckier? If that someone is a superhero...and your best friend. Noah has known his oldest friend, Abe, for years. He is also the only person who knows that Abe is secretly a member of the world-famous superhero team, The Fleet. Noah may be powerless but has never minded watching from the sidelines as Abe saves the world. Not to mention, Noah has his own hands full with surviving high school. Maybe it is his constant brash decisions like flirting with the school's mysterious new kid and humiliating the class bully. Trouble is always looking for Noah, so is it really surprising when he is approached by a dangerous team of anti-heroes who want his help? Nah. But what is Noah to think when the vigilantes tell him that The Fleet has a devious plan to enslave mankind? Now, Noah is stuck between his best friend and discovering the dark secrets of the most powerful beings on earth.