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Jameson Hawthorne

Den Alphas trotzen

Zwei Jahrhunderte nach dem Großen Krieg wurde endlich Frieden zwischen Menschen und Werwölfen geschlossen, zumindest glauben das alle. Werwölfe herrschen wie Götter, und die Menschen sind sich ihrer wahren Stellung in der neuen Weltordnung nicht bewusst. Um dieses zerbrechliche Gleichgewicht aufrechtzuerhalten, wird jedes Jahr eine Handvoll "glücklicher" Menschen aus verschiedenen Bezirken ausgewählt, um die Lunaris-Akademie zu besuchen, eine prestigeträchtige Einrichtung, die Ruhm, Status und die Chance verspricht, sich unter die Elite zu mischen. Die Auserwählten werden als die wenigen Glücklichen gepriesen, die dazu bestimmt sind, mächtige Alphas zu heiraten und zu Luna aufzusteigen. Dieses Jahr ist Violet Purple unter den Auserwählten, sehr zur Überraschung aller. Für das Waisenmädchen, das von einer in Ungnade gefallenen Prostituierten adoptiert wurde, ist dies eine goldene Eintrittskarte in ein besseres Leben, so sagt man ihr. Aber die Lunaris Academy ist nicht das Paradies, als das sie dargestellt wird. Alles, was man Violet und ihren Mitmenschen beigebracht hat, ist eine Lüge. Die Menschen sind bei weitem nicht gleichberechtigt; sie sind Spielfiguren in einem viel größeren Spiel. Die Akademie ist nichts weiter als ein vergoldeter Käfig, und die Studenten sind Lämmer, die zur Schlachtbank geführt werden, Spielzeuge für die Alphas, mit denen sie in ihren rücksichtslosen Spielen spielen. Zu allem Übel erregt Violet die Aufmerksamkeit der gefährlichsten Spieler in diesem Spiel, der Terror Four: das Alpha des Nordens, das Alpha des Südens, das Alpha des Ostens und das Alpha des Westens. Jeder von ihnen ist gefährlicher, verdrehter und mächtiger als der andere. Aber auch unter sich sind die Alphas gespalten, jeder mit seinen eigenen tödlichen Ambitionen. Und doch haben sie alle ein Auge auf sie geworfen. Sie erwarten von Violet, dass sie mitspielt, dass sie sich fügt wie die anderen, die ihnen zu Füßen liegen, dass sie sich ihren Spielen unterwirft. Aber Violet ist nicht wie die anderen. Sie weigert sich, sich zu beugen. Sie wird sich ihnen allen widersetzen. *********** Mit einem Grinsen, das ihr Unbehagen bereitete, reichte er ihr den Antrag. "Genehmigen Sie diesen." Direktorin Jamesons Neugier übermannte sie, als sie ihm das Papier abnahm und mit den Augen den Text überflog. Fast sofort blieb ihr der Atem im Hals stecken, und ihre Augen weiteten sich ungläubig. "Was zum ...?" "Es ist perfekt, nicht wahr?" Ashers Stimme klang fast schadenfroh. Verdammter Psychopath! Jameson konnte kaum glauben, was sie da las. "Mr. Nightshade, bei allem Respekt, diese Bewerberin....this hat gerade zugegeben..." Sie konnte den Satz nicht zu Ende bringen, immer noch entsetzt über den eindeutigen Inhalt der Bewerbung. Sie holte tief Luft und fuhr fort: "Es tut mir leid, aber ich kann das nicht genehmigen." "Sie hat mich herausgefordert", sagte Archer mit einem dunklen Schimmer in den Augen. "Was?" "'Warte, bis du mich im Bett siehst'", wiederholte er die fettgedruckte Zeile aus dem Antrag und sein Grinsen wurde breiter. "Und ich kann es kaum erwarten, es herauszufinden." "Mr. Nightshade-" Er stand auf und unterbrach ihren Protest, als er sie mit einem intensiven Blick fixierte. "Genehmigen Sie den Antrag. Ich werde nicht noch einmal fragen." Ohne ihre Antwort abzuwarten, verließ Asher das Büro in der Gewissheit, dass sie seinen Anweisungen folgen würde. Er bekam immer, was er wollte. Archer Nightshade ging mit federndem Schritt den Flur entlang. Zum ersten Mal seit langer Zeit fühlte er sich lebendig, sein Blut pulsierte vor Erregung. Die anderen Kardinalalphas hatten keine Ahnung, was er vorhatte, aber sie würden es bald merken. Er hatte gerade das Spiel in Gang gesetzt. Und das Ziel war Violet Purple. Das Spiel war eröffnet. Anmerkung: Dies ist keine gewöhnliche Werwolfgeschichte. Alles, was man über Werwölfe zu wissen glaubt, wird in diesem Buch in Frage gestellt. Und ja, es ist ein umgekehrter Harem. Probieren Sie das Buch doch einmal aus.
Glimmy · 529 Views

THE Knight’s Hidden Princess

A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne. Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows. Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye. Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair? One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.
DA_Aloera · 9.6K Views

Defy The Alpha(s)

Two centuries after the Great War, peace between humans and werewolves was finally achieved, or so everyone believes. Werewolves reign like gods, and humans remain blissfully unaware of their true place in the new world order. To maintain this fragile balance, each year, a handful of "lucky" humans are selected from various districts to attend Lunaris Academy, a prestigious institution that promises glory, status, and a chance to mingle with the elite. Those chosen are hailed as the lucky few, destined to marry powerful alphas and rise as luna. This year, Violet Purple is among the chosen, much to everyone's surprise. For an orphaned girl adopted by a disgraced prostitute, this is a golden ticket to a better life or so she's told. But Lunaris Academy isn’t the paradise it’s painted to be. Everything Violet and her fellow humans have been taught is a lie. Humans are far from equal; they're pawns in a much larger game. The academy is nothing but a gilded cage, and the students are lambs led to slaughter, playthings for the alphas to toy with in their ruthless games. To make matters worse, Violet catches the attention of the most dangerous players in this game, the Terror Four: the Alpha of the North, Alpha of the South, Alpha of the East, and Alpha of the West. Each one is more dangerous, more twisted, and more powerful than the last. But even among themselves, the alphas are divided, each with their own deadly ambitions. Yet, they all have their eyes on her. They expect Violet to play along, to fall in line like the others who worship at their feet, to break under their games. But Violet isn’t like the others. She refuses to bow. She’ll defy them all. *********** With a grin that made her uneasy, he handed the application to her. “Approve this one.” Principal Jameson’s curiosity got the better of her as she took the paper from him, her eyes scanning the text. Almost immediately, her breath caught in her throat, her eyes widening in disbelief. “What the...?” “It’s perfect, isn’t it?” Asher’s voice was almost gleeful. Fucking psychopath! Jameson could hardly believe what she was reading. “Mr. Nightshade, with all due respect, this applicant….this girl just admitted to—” She couldn’t even finish the sentence, still horrified at the explicit nature of the application. Taking a deep breath, she continued, “I’m sorry, but I cannot approve this.” “She’s issued me a challenge,” Archer said, a dark gleam in his eyes. “What?” “‘Wait till you see me in bed,’” he repeated the bold line from the application, his grin widening. “And I can’t wait to find out.” “Mr. Nightshade—” He stood up, cutting off her protest as he fixed her with an intense stare. “Approve the application. I won’t ask again.” Without waiting for her response, Asher strode out of the office, confident she would follow his orders. He always got what he wanted. Archer Nightshade walked down the hall, a spring in his step. For the first time in a long while, he felt alive, his blood pulsing with excitement. The other Cardinal Alphas had no idea what he was up to, but it would soon hit them. He’d just set the game in motion. And the target was Violet Purple. It was game on. Note : This is not your average werewolf story. Eveything you think you know about werewolves would be challenged in this book. And yes, it is reverse harem. Do give the book a try.
Glimmy · 426.2K Views

Billionaire’s Secretary: His Little Pet

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE WITH MY BOSS. __________ “Why didn’t you tell me?” Marietta’s voice cracks, her chest heaving with the weight of the truth. “I had no idea, Marietta,” Cassian says, his voice rough, his hands curled into fists at his sides. Marietta stumbles back a step, her arms wrapped around herself. She shakes her head, tears blurring her vision. “You’re my brother, Cassian. My brother. And we…” Her voice trembles, the words too horrifying to say aloud. Cassian’s shoulders sag, his voice barely a whisper. “It doesn’t change how I feel—” “But it changes everything!” _______ Marietta Hawthorne never imagined her life would fall apart any more than it already had after her ex-boyfriend, Ryan, dumps her. At 29, she is a single mother struggling to raise her fourteen-year-old daughter. When her parents pass away and she’s excluded from their will, she discovers a devastating truth—she was adopted, a secret they kept hidden her entire life. Matters get worse as she loses her job. Several bills pile up, her rent is due, and she has nothing. All she wants is to forget her troubles for one night, but when she wakes up in a stranger’s bed, her life takes a tragic turn she never expected. The one-night stand is a mistake she’s determined to forget…until she is offered a job as a secretary and discovers that her boss is none other than Cassian Wexford. Cassian Wexford is everything Marietta never imagined encountering—powerful, dominating, and unattainable. But fate isn’t done with her. As they work together, their bond deepens into an intimate relationship, but just as Marietta begins to imagine a new future with Cassian, she discovers a terrifying secret. Cassian isn’t just her boss. He’s her brother. What choice will Marietta make when Cassian insists on having a future with her?
Debbie_Joshh · 704 Views

A dream come True

Mia Rivera has a life that many would envy—an enviable career at a top architecture firm, a sleek city apartment, and a fiancé, Ethan, who is as successful as he is charming. But beneath the surface of her picture-perfect world, Mia feels trapped. Her creativity is stifled at work, her relationship feels more like a transaction than a partnership, and the dream she once had of designing sustainable homes seems further away than ever. When Mia crosses paths with Lucas Jameson, a bold and unconventional artist, at a high-society gallery event, her carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Lucas's passion for living life on his own terms ignites a spark in Mia, making her question the choices she’s made and the life she truly wants. Their chance encounter sets Mia on a path of self-discovery, filled with risks, heartbreak, and the courage to reclaim her voice. As she takes a leap of faith to pursue her dream of designing eco-friendly homes, Mia faces a series of challenges, including a vindictive Ethan, the fear of failure, and the temptation of a new love that feels too good to be true. Through late nights working on her first independent project and Lucas's unwavering encouragement, Mia learns that the road to happiness isn’t always smooth—but it’s always worth it. With a career breakthrough that changes everything and a love story rooted in trust and mutual respect, Mia discovers the strength to build a life that reflects her true self. In the end, she finds that dreams don’t come true by chance; they come true when you dare to chase them. A Dream Come True is a heartfelt and empowering story about breaking free from societal expectations, embracing your passions, and finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for readers who believe in the power of second chances and the beauty of creating a life on your own terms.
Okita_Faith · 504 Views

Transmigrated as the Unfortunate Villain.

Amara Sinclair probably was the unluckiest person in the world. As a girl who grew up as an orphan in a neglectful orphanage, it was clear that surviving for the next day had been Amara's only goal. Even after 20 years, Amara was caught in an endless cycle of working every inch of her body just to feed herself while barely keeping up in college. Working in a convenience store in the dead of the night, Amara was suddenly ambushed by robbers, resulting in her getting shot and dying from a huge amount of blood loss. Despite all this, Amara was extremely glad that someone had taken her out of the cycle that she despised but had no choice but to be part of. She was finally able to rest and sleep forever. But that's not really what made her the unluckiest person in the world! Imagine suddenly being woken up by a very loud system and finding herself as a villain in the book she had read long ago—a very terrible book, she might add! "SO YOU'RE TELLING ME— OUT OF ALL THE CHARACTERS IN THIS STUPID NOVEL, I POSSESSED THE BODY OF ELEANOR HAWTHORNE?" [。⁠:゚⁠(⁠;⁠´⁠∩⁠`⁠;⁠)゚⁠:⁠。 Please calm down, Miss Amara!] "CALM DOWN? I'LL DIE IN JUST A FEW DAYS!" In order to survive once again, Amara needed to carve her own path, and this time she's not alone—but accompanied by her loyal system! (⁠◠⁠‿⁠・⁠)⁠—⁠☆ DISCLAIMER: This novel contains a lot of Swearing, Violence, Blood, and Other Mature Themes. Please read with caution.
SERAPHINAEVERHART · 2.9K Views

Crimson Ties: Beneath the Billionaire's Empire

In the heart of the sprawling metropolis, where skyscrapers kiss the sky and luxury knows no bounds, lies a world shrouded in secrets, power, and intrigue. "Crimson Ties: Beneath the Billionaire's Empire" takes you on a gripping journey through the hidden corridors of wealth, influence, and the clandestine underbelly of society. At the center of this gripping tale is Alexander Hawthorne, a reclusive billionaire whose vast empire encompasses technology, finance, and media. The world sees a charismatic visionary, but behind closed doors, a complex web of allegiances and machinations binds his life. The story unfurls as investigative journalist Emma Reynolds, driven by an insatiable curiosity, becomes determined to unveil the enigma behind Hawthorne's success. As Emma delves deeper, she discovers that Alexander's rise to power is not solely built on legal foundations. Whispers of a connection to the criminal underworld surface, leading her to the tantalizing theory that a hidden alliance exists between the billionaire and the city's infamous mafia syndicate, the Vermillion Cartel. With every clue she uncovers, Emma finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where revealing the truth could cost her more than she's willing to lose. The narrative takes unexpected turns as Emma's investigation introduces her to a cast of characters, each with their motives and secrets. Isabella Romano, the brilliant yet enigmatic CFO of Hawthorne's conglomerate, harbors a tragic past that intertwines with Alexander's. Antonio Moretti, the charismatic and ruthless don of the Vermillion Cartel, operates from the shadows, manipulating fortunes and lives with calculated precision. As Emma and Alexander's paths intersect, sparks fly, blurring the lines between journalistic objectivity and personal desire. Their complex relationship adds a layer of tension, raising questions about trust and the blurred morality of their choices. The story gains momentum as Emma's pursuit of the truth unveils a tapestry of lies, betrayals, and unexpected alliances. With her relentless determination, she peels back the layers of deceit surrounding Alexander's empire, inching closer to the heart of the conspiracy. But as her investigation reaches a critical juncture, the risks escalate, and she finds herself entwined in a dangerous dance with Antonio, whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As truths are unveiled and allegiances are tested, Emma must navigate a treacherous landscape where loyalties shift like quicksand. The climax hurtles toward an explosive revelation that threatens to expose not only the hidden ties between the billionaire and the mafia but also the fragility of the world they've carefully constructed. "Crimson Ties: Beneath the Billionaire's Empire" is a riveting tale of ambition, power, and the darkness that lurks beneath even the most glittering façades. With its richly developed characters, intricate plot twists, and exploration of the moral complexities of wealth and influence, this novel delves into the depths of human nature when driven by power and the lengths one will go to protect their empire, no matter the cost.
AS_Everloare07 · 6.7K Views

LES CRÂNES DE LA PROPHÉTIE

résumé du roman : Titre : Les Crânes de la Prophétie Synopsis : Dans les années 1890, deux explorateurs, le professeur Jameson et le professeur Thompson, accompagnés de leur ami Kanaq, un guide expérimenté, entreprennent une expédition dans les jungles d'Amérique du Sud à la recherche de trois crânes anciens légendaires. Les crânes, selon la légende, possèdent des pouvoirs surnaturels et sont capables de prédire l'avenir. Mais ils ne sont pas les seuls à les chercher. Une organisation secrète, L'Ordre du Crâne, est également à leur poursuite, prête à tout pour obtenir les crânes et utiliser leurs pouvoirs pour dominer le monde. Les trois amis doivent affronter des dangers mortels, des pièges et des créatures mythiques pour atteindre les crânes avant L'Ordre du Crâne. Mais lorsqu'ils finissent par les trouver, ils découvrent que les crânes possèdent des pouvoirs bien plus grands qu'ils ne l'avaient imaginé. Ils doivent alors utiliser toutes leurs connaissances et leur intelligence pour déchiffrer les secrets des crânes et les empêcher de tomber entre de mauvaises mains. Mais L'Ordre du Crâne est prêt à tout pour les arrêter, et les trois amis doivent se battre pour survivre et protéger les crânes. Le roman est une aventure palpitante qui combine l'archéologie, la mythologie et le suspense, avec des personnages bien développés et une intrigue complexe qui vous tiendra en haleine jusqu'à la fin.
jblaura06 · 403 Views

Nurse curveceous has colter's secret child

Dani, an ER nurse dedicated to her demanding job, faces a life-altering night when a mysterious stranger, rescued from a burning building, becomes her patient. She doesn’t recognize him at first, but when she checks his chart, she sees a name that jolts her memory—Colter Jameson. It’s been twenty-five years since their paths last crossed, but the name brings back a flood of memories and a well-kept secret. Back in her nursing school days, Dani had a brief yet unforgettable, sexually charged relationship with Colter. He was a hotshot business student, a year ahead of her, and every girl wanted him. After he graduated and went on with his life, Dani discovered she was pregnant. Determined to finish school and make a life for herself and her child, she kept the pregnancy a secret, never telling Colter he was the father. She named her son Jameson after his father, and he goes by James. Dani raised her child alone, always wondering how different things might have been if Colter had known. Over the years, Colter became a highly successful and wealthy entrepreneur, never settling down, always favoring variety over commitment. Now, Colter is in her ER, but he’s not the same man she remembers. The fire has left him with memory loss, and he doesn’t know who he is. He has no family to help him—never married, no children, and an only child. Dani decides to help him through his amnesia, all while keeping the secret of their shared past and her child's paternity. Grateful for her support, Colter asks Dani to take a leave from the hospital and become his private nurse to help him recover his memory. Dani agrees, torn between professionalism and her secret. As his private nurse, Dani is a constant presence in Colter’s life. Despite his amnesia, Colter is still a ladies' man, noticing Dani’s attractive features and curvy figure, even in her nursing scrubs. He starts to take an interest in her, driven by his innate playboy instincts. Meanwhile, Dani reminisces about their passionate college days and the life they could have had together, but she resists his advances, adhering to the ethical boundaries of her profession. As Colter’s memory slowly begins to return, fragments of their past relationship emerge. In the midst of facing the storm of unresolved emotions, Dani fears the moment when he might remember everything. But how long can she keep this secret that will make or mar them?
Ivy_Ifeoma · 1.9K Views
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