L J Smith The Forbidden Game

betrayed by her childhood boyfriend, Hazel Gray who now goes by the name Emily Lawson daughter of one of the most richest men in LA comes back to take revenge on her ex boyfriend, but to her greatest shock, she realized she was bethroded to thesame man Alex Wilson, when she was just 1 month old, after her wedding with Alex whom she hated so much she discovered he was the biggest mafia Boss in all of NYC, will this discovery change her suppressed love for him or will it make her love him even more

Ethan Smith caminó por la calle vacía, cigarrillo en boca, sacudiendo su cabeza y forzando una amarga sonrisa. ¿Quién podría haber imaginado que después de tres años de matrimonio, todo lo que quedaba era traición? Juró hacer que esa mujer lamentara lo que había hecho y prometió hacer que todos los que habían sido buenos con él vivieran una buena vida. Sí, era Emily Taylor, la mujer que lo había ayudado a salir del abismo de la desesperación cuando tocó el punto más bajo de su vida. —Emily, es tiempo de que me ocupe de ti.

Maeve Brooklyn, a 17-year-old heiress, lives a life of luxury, but her wealth can't buy her the one thing she craves - love. Having given up on her family's affection, she finds herself drawn to her uncle, the black sheep of the family, who exudes a mysterious and dangerous aura. On her 16th birthday, she makes a bold move, asking him to kiss her, and though he's taken aback, he humors her. But this innocent gesture sparks a forbidden attraction that will change everything. As Maeve's obsession grows, she entangles herself in her uncle's world, one of casinos, secrets, and seduction. He, a powerful and charismatic figure, is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for his rebellious niece. When she appears at his pub with another man, he's shocked, but Maeve's confident smile hints at a deeper game. Thus begins a dangerous dance of love, power, and family secrets that will push them both to the edge

[Warning: Matured Content] 'Could the blow of the air be the one to extinguish a fire? Or would it be the one to kindle it even further?' Ophelia Viadislav, a dragon from a royal family of warriors, is set on a mission to kill the Alpha heir of the Lycans, but finding out that there is a deep connection between them, she gets caught in the middle of the war, between the werewolves and her own kind, the dragons. A pure-blooded Lycan and Alpha heir to rule a great nation, Nikolai Novikov is finally out after being imprisoned by his own family for three hundred years. In his heart, only anger and darkness revolve but meeting the forbidden fruit, she fills his heart with nothing but intense fury and burning desire. Every step closer to her invites the wrath of the moon goddess, Every step closer to him invites the wrath of the fire gods, but they can't control it especially when Vengeance turns into passion and Hate turns into love. A union that the gods, goddesses and those who they called family were against. Different lives collide, mysteries slowly reveal and the forbidden love blossoms into a beautiful flower with thorns. What happens when they defy gods, goddesses and the entire world to be together without caring to know about the serious consequences? Will they be brought to their knees by their enemies or would love prevail in the end? ****** This book is connected to MARRIED TO THE LAST ICE DRAGON but can be read as a standalone.

Dia menemukan ingatannya terpecah dan diwarnai oleh kenangan yang seolah-olah terjadi padanya, tetapi sebenarnya tidak pernah ia alami. Proses pencarian seseorang yang dijanjikannya dalam mimpi membawanya melalui lapisan-lapisan membingungkan antara realitas dan imajinasi.

“An unrequited love is just a lover's hell” Ciara was a human struggling in a werewolf world with all the odds against her. She dared to dream crushing hard on Lycan Fidel despite knowing her fantasies would never become a reality. One night when Fidel was drunk and tried to get intimate with her she agreed to his advances only for him to label her a mistake due to the rules. With no other option, she left the pack and fled to another where she was taken in and treated nicely. She tried her best to forget about the best night of her life but fate had other plans when it was revealed she was pregnant.

What happens when you are a werewolf and you are mated to another from a race known to be your natural-born enemy, a vampire? This was what happened between Auriana, a Werewolf Princess and Lyrus, the Vampire King. They never thought that fate would play such a game on them after centuries of their races being rivals, yet here they were, mated and none could reject the other despite knowing the odds against them. Despite knowing that the likeliness of their bond being accepted by either side was less than slim, they indulged themselves in this forbidden love. Will their bond be strong enough to rival the opinions of their people and win? Or will their duties and responsibilities as leaders keep them apart? ***** Meet the human Princess, Astrid. A young woman set on defying the norm of her race and kingdom and creating a path for herself and others like her. Rejecting an arranged marriage and deciding to join the court, these two reasons were already seen as insults to the kingdom but she was determined. In a kingdom were women were only meant to be married off and bear children to increase the population, Astrid's decision was looked down upon by all, men and women alike. life had never been easy but it became worse after she met Roman Blackburn. A shamelessly persistent vampire. Or in her words, an annoying vampire, who was set on winning her heart. What will happen to these couple? Read more to find out!!

They are 3rd-semester students who are filling their holidays by climbing a mountain located in the interior of their city. Keenan, who has conquered the climb on this mountain, invites his friends, Laras, Hasan, Tissa, Rengga, Alya, and Riki, to try to feel the sensation on the mountain, which is famous for its extreme climbing and test your courage. During the climb, they met Rico, a climber friend that Hasan and Keenan know. Rico, who has a sixth sense, sees and feels many things that he did not expect. Starting from the sound of a tiger's roar, meeting the attitude of a good guard, and other oddities. The climb that they expected would be fun and full of interesting things all changed because of one prohibition that they had violated; many illogical and mysterious events occurred: Tissa was missing, Rengga was injured, and other tense things happened on this mountain. The existence of two illogical worlds, other dimensions of life that are very different. They passed through and felt everything that became the myth of this mountain, so this mountain was finally called the Forbidden Mountain. Did they manage to get out of this mountain safely or did they end up in another life on Mount Srinjani?

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

For countless centuries, rumors have persisted about mysterious group deaths—instances where clusters of people perish without any known cause. These occurrences are not confined to just the past but reach into the future, and not just within our world but in others we've yet to discover. Some speculate these groups are reincarnated into different realities, transported into fantasies as part of some unknown cycle. But what lies behind these unexplained events? And if those who died were truly reborn elsewhere, is this new existence a gift—or something far more sinister?

"Forbidden Desire" is a tale of passionate love that defies societal expectations and professional boundaries. Isabella Lawson, a driven marketing executive, meets the enigmatic Alexander Hayes at a masquerade ball, sparking an undeniable connection. When they discover he is her firm's new client, their secret affair quickly intensifies, blurring the lines between their personal and professional lives. As their relationship is exposed, Isabella faces the harsh consequences of their forbidden love, including the loss of her job and public scrutiny. Together, they navigate betrayals, corporate intrigue, and societal judgment, determined to fight for their love. Along the way, they seek redemption and forgiveness, mending broken relationships and rebuilding their lives. In the end, Isabella and Alexander's love proves stronger than the obstacles they face, culminating in a heartfelt wedding that symbolizes their resilience. "Forbidden Desire" is a captivating story of love, redemption, and the enduring power of commitment, showing that true love can conquer all.

Eva Collins was your everyday average elementary school teacher, she was beautiful, kind and had her way with children. She works a full shift at a prestigious elementary school for the rich and has her life easy until that one day. Eva has the chance to acquaint herself with the sibling of one of her pupils but this encounter forever changes her once simple but plain life. "God...when are they coming for little Avry....the caretaker who usually comes for her has taken far too long now" Eva wonders as she looks at the six year old little girl beside her. The little girl yawns from tiredness. Eva sighed heavily and looked at the little girl beside her with a light smile. "Hey Avry.....can I ask you something" Eva asks gently. Avry nods her head softly as her big adorable eyes stare at her teacher. "Do you wanna come home with me....it's getting pretty late and I can't leave you here" Avry's eyes sparkled from excitement. "Yes Miss Eva....I wanna come with you" Eva smiles brightly but she can't help but scowl inside "What kind of people forget about a little girl at school to such hours" Eva checked her watch and saw that it was eight thirty pm and the school had practically closed. 'Huhhhh...' ...................... But little did Eva know that this little action of care and responsibility had already changed her life. Eva sat quietly in her living room and checked her watch. It was nine twenty and no one had called about Avry Walker from the school yet. She had informed the school that she would take Avry home to atleast have something to eat and rest. They had allowed her since she stayed quite close to the school and had a respectable personality. Suddenly Eva heard a knock on her door and glanced at Avry who was watching cartoons slightly. She got up and walked towards the door. She peeked through the peep hole of her apartment door and saw a man. He was completely shrouded in darkness and beside him stood another man. Eva couldn't make out their faces at all since it was dark outside. Eva picked up the baseball bat next to the door and slowly opened the door. A chilling gush of cold wind immediately brushed against her skin. Eva didn't know whether it was because of the cold rain outside or that indifferent cold stare that the man with the black investigator hat gave her. And still Eva couldn't make out his face since he held his head low. Eva glanced at the other man who stood their calmly like a faithful assistant. He was quite good looking. "Who are you" Eva asked as her grip on the bat tightened. The assistant like man smiled calmly but didn't answer her question "We're here for Miss Avry" Eva looked at them suspiciously but suddenly Avry's soft but tired voice came from behind. "Big brother.....you're here" Eva glanced at the man whom the words had been directed to and she saw the man who had been holding his head low lift it up. Since the light from the living room could now fall on his face, Eva saw him clearly. Eva immediately froze in amazement and her heart had slowed but it beat hard as she looked at that ethereal face. .............. From that day, Eva had a feeling that nothing in her life would remain the same. Join Eva as she unlocks dark and dangerous secrets about this mysterious man. But her curiosity to know this man brings her deeper into a world she knows nothing about. She is soon faced with something even more dangerous and she can nolonger turn back. She wants to run but her emotions and heart have already been captured by him and she is faced with a dilemma. Their love was forbidden and she was in danger from things she had once thought were fairy tales.

In 1859, England, a misfit Irish student named Lámha L. Boggan endures ridicule at his prestigious English boarding school due to his heritage and peculiar looks. Despite constant harassment and failing grades, Lámha is promised a special "retreat." However, the trip turns out to be a dark twist of fate, where he's thrust into the brutal world. Optimistic yet naive, Lámha must now navigate the harsh reality of servitude, betrayal, and survival while traveling across the globe.

In a world where only the sharpest minds survive, Sora Hayashi stands as an enigma—a brilliant, calculating high school student with a ruthless approach to achieving his goals. Known for his unmatched intellect and cold-hearted tactics, Sora has just entered one of the most prestigious academies, a place notorious for breaking the weak and corrupting the strong. As Sora navigates the Academy’s twisted labyrinth of mind games and psychological tests, he manipulates his rivals and outwits his instructors, leaving behind a trail of bewildered opponents and crushed spirits. But in this dark, high-stakes game, every move is watched, every weakness exploited. With each victory, Sora is drawn deeper into the Academy's web, where powerful figures may be just as ruthless—and just as brilliant. *The Mastermind's Game* is a tale of intellect and survival, a psychological thriller where alliances are fragile, trust is a weapon, and mercy is a weakness. As Sora plays his cruel, calculated game, the question remains: will he remain the ultimate player, or become the ultimate pawn?

When people's desires cannot be satisfied, all family affection and love will become valueless. On the fifth anniversary of their marriage, Xiaoming's world crumbled. He saw with his own eyes his beloved wife entering a hotel with another man..

In the opulent heart of shadowbrook a city where shadows dance with secrets. Cassandra vitale stands resolute. Orphaned at the age of 20, she poured her heart into building a haven for the lost — a string of orphanages that shimmered like beacons of hope in the city’s. But fate a cruel jester, dealt a devastating blow. Her beloved father’s passing left a gaping hole in her life and a chilling truth waiting to be unearthed. Her mother died of cancer when she was ten years old. She came back from her aunt’s place and got the information and also never saw her mother’s body. Two months after the passing away of her father came Anthony Caruso one of the city’s notorious mafia don. A man as ruthless as he was powerful, his name whispered round about with a mix of fear and reverence. His world, a brutal ballet of violence and shadows that stood in contrast to Cassandra’s relentless pursuit of good. Yet Anthony arrives at her doorstep with a proposition as cold as steel, Cassandra’s world is thrown in disarray. Bound by a secret pact her father made with the Don, a pact she knew nothing about, Cassandra is forced to make a heart wrenching Decision. Submit to Anthony’s demand and become his unwilling bride or watch her life’s work — the orphanages that sheltered countless lost soul — crumble to dust.

“Don't come closer.” Elise whimpered as her back collided with the wall. But, her predator refused to give up. Each step he took towards her made her heart thump. “Who could have known… Out of everyone in the entire world, My Little Elise would be my mate.” In the next blink of an eye, Dietrich’s face was buried in Elise’s neck. “Don't run, angel. It's no use. What's mine has always been mine.” – Elise was the regular nerd with huge glasses. Innocent and shy. Something all guys would have loved to possess. However, finally giving up after not being able to corrupt her. On the night before the prom, Elise's boyfriend broke up with her only to ask out her bully. A simple trigger. The ugly duckling turned into a swan princess. But, what happens when those ice cold eyes set upon Elise? Unable to control their desire any longer? Could Elise remain innocent and run away? Or, would he corrupt her till there was no innocence left?

In the bustling halls of an elite high school, two worlds collide when Aiden, a privileged heir bound by family expectations, is paired with Elias, a charismatic scholarship student, for a documentary project. Their initial interactions are marked by clashing personalities and undeniable tension, as Aiden's guarded heart meets Elias's warmth and resilience. As they navigate their differences and work together, Aiden begins to unravel the complexities of his feelings, torn between his engagement to Yuna, a determined fiancée, and a burgeoning attraction to Elias that he can no longer ignore. Elias, meanwhile, grapples with his own ambitions and the insecurities that come with his humble background, unaware of the impact he has on Aiden's life.

Will never believed in superstition such as "Luck". If luck truly existed, it would be the Gods way of rolling our dice to dictate our fate, right? For all the stars to align on that fateful day would be seen as coincidental. A spine-rattling truth has to be lived from now on: a 'Game' has begun with humanity and other world's on the line. However, Will can see all of its inner-workings of the game...

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In the vibrant cities of Los Angeles, California. Ivana Smith, a confident and adventurous entrepreneur, finds herself entangled in a web of forbidden love and second chances. Ivana's life takes a dramatic turn when she crosses paths with Keal Vanderbilt, the enigmatic CEO of Vanderbilt Industries. Their attraction is undeniable, but their past traumas threaten to tear them apart. As Ivana navigates her feelings for Keal, she must confront her own demons and the possessive obsession of her ex-boyfriend, Leo. Meanwhile, Keal's mysterious past and complicated relationships, including his obsessive girlfriend Sofia, only add to the complexity. Amidst the turmoil, Ivana finds solace in her supportive network of friends and family, including her best friend Beatrice, who discovers her own romance with Elias, Keal's introverted friend. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, Ivana and Keal must confront the embers of their passion and decide if their love is worth fighting for. Will they find a way to overcome their differences and past hurts, or will their love remain a forbidden flame?

Synopsis *What is love* *Love is pain* *love is death* *love means weakness! These words haunts me every day, every second of my pain filled life. "My life always seems to be perfect without love and i prefer it so" What happens when the dark heart craves love in the heart of the forbidden one despite knowing the consequences of such forbidden love... Is love really the end of him?

On her first day as an Executive Assistant , Emilia Keller Velati is immediately drawn into a whirlwind of tension with her enigmatic boss, Kenyan Moranno. His arrogance and self-assurance infuriate her, but she can't deny the sparks that fly between them.As she navigates the challenges of her new role, Emilia finds herself constantly at odds with Kenyan,who seems to take great pleasure in pushing her buttons. Despite their rocky start, Emilia can't deny the sparks that fly between them. As they work together, she begins to see glimpses of a more vulnerable side of Kenyan, and her initial annoyance turns into fascination.But with their professional relationship and the power dynamic between them, Emilia must confront her own feelings and decide if she's willing to risk everything for a chance at love with her stubborn and captivating boss. Meanwhile, Emilia’s past holds secrets she's yet to discover. As Emilia and Kenyan's relationship deepens, they're both forced to confront their own dark pasts and the secrets that have haunted their families for years. they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome the danger and deceit that surrounds them. Book cover from pin.terest. If this is your art I’m really sorry dm me and I’ll take it down

“By going into the lion’s den after getting bitten by the lion itself, do you really think it would cure you, Love?”  Alora’s body clenched which only evoked her desire to the peak level by hearing that dark and husky voice. And she knew nothing can be done to sate this forbidden craving out of her system.  She was a powerful hybrid then why? Why wasn't she able to heal herself!  Alora tilted her head and slowly looked over her shoulders to see those electric blue eyes that were becoming her ultimate downfall. But she hated this man more than anything who stood there in his mighty glory, behind her in the cold river.  “How are you bearing this heat till now, Lora? You are burning like a fire. It would kill you slowly into ashes. This heat is not normal but a powerful claim.”  “It's because of you.” Her voice held so much intensity which proved she was losing bit by bit.   Next moment, He yanked her body into his and Alora’s breath hitched as He wrapped his arm around her bare waist and nuzzled his face into her neck before inhaling her enchanting scent.  “You will be my death someday, Lora. You can't imagine what you are doing to me. It's fucking out of hell and heaven. This heat of yours is calling me.” He almost growled, suppressing his lethal beast. Alora chuckled without humor. “And You are supposed to do something in which you failed. Because of you I am in this condition. You can't fucking back off your promise and let me die here. You can't fucking leave me alone.”  And a red blood tear leaked out of her eyes which made him stiffened. Alora cried, she cried for the very first time. And He couldn't understand if she was crying for him or for her condition.  “I want this killing heat out of my body.” Alora's face turned as white sheet. And He looked down at the flowing water where her bloody tears mixed into and the green river suddenly turned still. He raised his eyes to her and asked, “Are you sure, Lora? Because this is beyond the forbidden. Once I make you mine, there will be no way out. No fucking way!” She looked at his rugged face, the powerful and mysterious man who could destroy the whole realm in seconds but He was asking for her permission. But she knew He was the last resort to get her freedom. Slowly she nodded and the next second she found herself drowning in the water with the utter burning sensation.   ******* Alora Dragomir, the powerful vampire-witch hybrid and the sheltered princess of the Black Bridge Coven was raised and trained by the King of Vampires for the purpose of getting vengeance from the Lycans.  Crimson Shadow, the moon guardian chosen by gods and goddesses, guards the Silent Storm gates which seized the old evil spirits, friends of vampires.  Erix Hartshorn is the last Lycan Prince whose big mistake, two hundred years ago, put all the supernatural realms in danger and thus caused the birth of prophecy made by the Moon goddess which includes the interaction of these three souls to tangle in twisted fate.    What will happen when these descendants from their own kind would strike each other unknowingly with different intentions and purposes by playing their own games.  Would prophecy made hundred years ago force them to go through the Betrayal, Revenge and conspiracies? Or will forbidden Love conquer everything, especially death which was written in the fate of one among them?  # Please be patient with the first few chapters. I assure you, you are going to get many surprises ahead. Now dive into the fantasy world with a spicy and powerful chemistry of MCs. And yes, It's HEA. # The cover belongs to me. Its commissioned. 

What was the saying?,ahh yes, behind every successful man there is a woman seeking revenge!! He was everything I ever wanted, a friend, a brother and a crush,but why did he have to betray me in the worst way possible?why did he take something precious from me and run! I won’t let him, revenge must be served by me,I’ll take away everything he ever cared about,kill the people he loves, but what do I do when I became the person he could crush the entire world for?