Blister Wof

Aufgrund der zunehmenden Selbstmordfälle im Land schuf die Regierung ein Simulatorsystem, das mit den Gehirnströmen der Menschen verbunden war und sie in Tausende von Welten transmigrieren und viele Aspekte des Lebens erleben ließ, um ihren Lebenswillen zu stimulieren. Erst wenn der Lebenswille zu 100 % erfüllt war, konnten sie wieder ins Leben zurückkehren. Lu Yizhou. Männlich. Ledig. 22 Jahre alt. An einem bestimmten Tag beging er Selbstmord, indem er sich im Land des Schnees vergrub. Und dann wurde er in den Simulator gezogen. 666: Willkommen, Gastgeber! Herzlichen Glückwunsch, du bist die 666. Person, die an diesem Projekt teilnimmt! Der Gastgeber hat das große Glück, 666 zu bekommen, denn 666 ist das schönste, vernünftigste und wunderbarste System! Lu Yizhou: ...Kann ich das System ändern? Du bist laut. 666: QAQ Lu Yizhou: Egal wie oft ich transmigriere, mein Willensmesser wird nicht gefüllt werden. 666: N-Nein, gib nicht auf! Wirt sollte nicht aufgeben QAQ uwaaa, lass 666 nicht allein! Du bist mein Erster, mein Einziger, wie kannst du so herzlos sein und mich einfach so zurücklassen? Lu Yizhou: ...warum klingt das falsch? . . . So begann er, von einer Welt zur anderen zu springen, um den Schurken zu retten. Lu Yizhou: Warum muss ich die Schurken retten? 666: Ckckck, Host du bist zu unschuldig! Natürlich, weil sie fantastischer sind als die männliche Hauptrolle; reicher, mächtiger, einfallsreicher, herrischer und gutaussehend! Lu Yizhou: ...das sind doch nur deine Vorlieben, oder? 666: Wirt, warum glaubst du 666 nicht?! QAQ . . . Er dachte, er hätte nichts mehr, wofür er leben könnte. Mit müdem Herzen und gefühllosem Körper sank er auf den Grund des Abgrunds, nur um... einen leuchtenden Stern zu finden. ******* Der schöne, stoische, dichte und unerwartet naive Gong x der besitzergreifende, verwöhnte und intrigante Shou, der seinen Charme zu nutzen wusste Zusätzliche Tags: schnelle Seelenwanderung, Fantasy, Abenteuer, Komödie, düster, Mysterium, Tragödie, schnelles Tempo, seme/gong/top Protagonist, love interest fall in love first, yaoi, reif, Selbstmordgedanken, Vergangenheit spielt eine große Rolle, 1 vs 1 Find me on: Instagram: delanasiwarka Discord-Server: bit.ly/delanadiscord Discord: delanasiwarka#1490

The immense creaking of something, terrible and divine... The blooming of the blue lotus... The iridescent shimmer of a clear sky... Mystical, auspicious dreams of beastly heavens... The vespertine light of a solar past... Pale blue irises flecked in light... And history turning, blistering, churning and changing shape. All that a mage wishes for is... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first web novel, please have some patience. I don’t know when exactly I’ll add chapters, though for now I think I’ll stick to 2 a week, usually 2k to 4k words each. Thanks for reading :)

In the blistering June when the searing sun hangs high in the sky, the life of high school lad Ning Hai is thrown into disarray by a mysterious mobile phone. After picking up the device, he astonishingly receives a text message that addresses him by name, declaring that he has been chosen for a survival script. Before he can even respond, Ning Hai loses consciousness. Upon waking once more, he finds himself in an unfamiliar Japanese bedroom. The enigmatic mobile phone makes its reappearance and directs him to head to school. Here, Ning Hai comes across Aoba Suzukaze who has also been embroiled in this incident. Nevertheless, the mysterious "Red-Eye Disease" is spreading across the city. Those afflicted have vividly red eyes and exhibit intense aggression. As soon as Ning Hai engages with the "mother" of this world, he experiences the madness of Red-Eye Disease. How will the superpower-endowed youth Ning Hai unlock the secrets of the survival script and counter the threat of Red-Eye Disease in this world teeming with the unknown? An exhilarating adventure awaits for you to commence together and explore this mysterious and thrilling realm.

Brightdale Located in the heart of the Midwest, Brightdale is a bustling city known for its thriving economy and lively culture. With a population of over 100,000, the city is a hub of activity and commerce. But when the zombie outbreak occurs, the once-thriving city is transformed into a battleground for survival. The dense population and urban environment create unique challenges for the survivors, who must navigate a maze of abandoned buildings and streets filled with the undead. As the blistering heat of summer scorches the world, the living dead roam the streets, hungering for human flesh. In this bleak and desperate landscape, M finds themselves among the dead, forced to adapt and survive in ways they never thought possible. Amidst the chaos, M discovers a mysterious oasis of survivors, hidden in an camp. But as the lines between human and monster blur, M must navigate treacherous alliances, complex relationships, and the ever-present threat of the undead.

One day, a man woke up in cold sweat in confusion after he dreamed of being stuck in something that felt like a cage and it was blistering hot in it, confused and exhausted he went to the local convenience store.... I wonder what awaits him.

What happen when Daniel find out he is half wolf and half human, and the man he actually called dad is not his dad? Battling with how to use his wolf and protecting his mum he met Annie who he sense Is not human the only way out of his catastrophe the girl that always provoke his wolf. Daniel mum was pregnant for his first love who was a wof by the time he was marrying the man her family wasssntbher to marry to keep the famiy business. Derek flee after her wedding and never return and later find out he has a son Will he be able to chose between his two dad? Will he be able to learn from Annie? What will happen If Derek find out he has a son?

Welcome to the enigmatic tale of Reinhart Glast, a warrior wrapped in a hard hat, hit by a storm of misfortune in his prime years. Threatened by Parkinson's Disease, his world crumbles into a heap of depression, pushing him to the edge of despair. As he contemplates death, life serves him a bittersweet twist - instead of oblivion, Reinhart's existence is whisked away to another realm, where he is plated as... an instant dinner? Fork your way through the unfathomable world of Fallenia, a simmering cauldron across dimensions, where the air stirs with magical energy known as Mana, and humanoid dragons, the Dralkons, color the sky. At the heart of this world lies the Roost of Grammel, where Queen Maze sits on the overheated throne, ensnared in a whirlwind of conspiracy and strife. With her kingdom on the razor's edge of chaos, the heat of politics blisters relentlessly. In the spice-ridden milieu of Maze's royal tribulations, our unlikely hero Reinhart appears, struggling to digest his peculiar fate. Their paths merge in an unusual mélange of destiny and dire need, as they bite into the thick crust of Fallenia's challenges. The epic adventure of this duo cooks up the central plot of our story, as they navigate the cauldron of deception, whip up alliances, and serve their enemies with defeat. "Transmigrated as a Magic Dinner with a Bonus!" invites you to a banquet of emotions steeped in serendipity, marinated in unpredictability, and peppered with danger. Side servings of robust courage and simmering hope accompany magical entrées, all garnished with a dose of humor that refreshes the narrative platter. It’s more than just a saga — it’s a lavish buffet for your imagination. Hold your spoon of anticipation and dive in, but be forewarned: this is a sizzling tale, likely to set your excitement aflame and tantalize your literary palate. Enjoy your meal!

In this world, there are those that are fortunate and those who are not. Ethan Bellrose is neither; he is cursed. At nineteen, he has lived his entire life sheltered in his home as his fragile body blisters under sunlight, breaks under the slightest impact, and falls to any sickness. However, the arrival of a world-changing digital service catches the hopeless young man’s eye: “Reincarnation Online”--a virtual reality experience that gives a new fantastical life to those who are unfulfilled with their current path. For Ethan Bellrose, the choice is simple. Without hesitation, he orders the virtual reality headgear, choosing to abandon his current life and live forevermore in the world of fantasy, magic, and endless adventure–”Arcadius.” Though what he finds is a world not full of leisure and trivial triumph, but a world just as alive and full of darkness, glory, and grandeur as Earth–if not greater. Starting from square one as an infant, given a new name and family, this is the eventful life, full of dreadful lows and exhilarating highs, of “Emilio Dragonheart.” [...Booting System…] [Welcome to Reincarnation Online.] [You will henceforth by the recipient of the Dragonheart System.] [Please, enjoy your stay.]

As their skin touched, sparks erupted like a sleeping volcano. Starting a never-ending fire that burned everything. Those sparks were a rush of electricity that raised the temperature inside their veins. He couldn't be patient anymore. Pulling her face up drinking her eyes and feeling the urge to claim her. At that moment, even the heavy pour of rain wouldn't be able to put their fire down. It was so hot, too vivid. Overloaded with blistering lava for anyone to stop it. Without thinking the words came out of his mouth uncontrollably : "What's your name? " he asked. His voice was an echo of a biblical lullaby to her ears. One that is blessed by God and cursed by the devil's touch at the same time. Her inevitable shock only encouraged her state of total surrender. For the first time in her life, she was aroused. Her body reacting to the man's touch. Most importantly, her body was dying for more from him. She enjoyed every second, and God forgive, she is almost begging with kneels falling and head bowing to have his sinful lips upon her virgin skin...

  Alora poured her a glass of juice and Kylie took a long drink as her friend waited patiently. At last she caught her breath enough for her to speak.    "I had an ultrasound a couple of weeks ago,' she started. There were some disturbing issues.... I know I could have spoken to you but Jamal wanted to wait for all the test results to be out before we told anyone. If we told anyone.....' Tears were now flowing thick and fast but she had run out of sobs and so was able to continue. 'The results are not good, Alora. They are not good at all, very bad. I had an amnio and my baby has EDWARDS SYNDROME....' Kylie explained further full form Edwards syndrome.' She looked at her friend and saw Alora's small swallow as she took in the diagnosis. 'What does Jamal say, what does he think about all of this?' Not only had Kylie found out her baby was terribly sick, but also in these past four weeks her relationship had crumbled. 'Jamal says that it's not part of the plan.....well, he didn't have the guts to say it like that. He said that as a pediatrician he knows better than most what the baby would be up against and what we'd be up against, the anomalies are very terrible. That there really isn't much hope that it will survive the birth and if it does it's likely to live only for a few hours.' Her voice was starting to rise. 'He says that it's not our fault, that we've every chance of a healthy baby and so we should put it behind us and try again....' Kylie's eyes flashed in anger and lightly kicked the table with her leg. 'He's a paediatrician for God's sake and he wants me to have a late abortion."   ************   Ten years ago A&E doctor Kylie Hayes turned her back on love, after the heartbreak of losing her baby, But when she meets the handsome Ken Edwards, resisting his blistering touch isn't easy and after a one night stand she returns from Madrid pregnant! As the promise of their miracle baby begins to heal both their hearts. Now let's find out what happens between Kylie and Ken.  Will he take responsibility or abandon her Will she be able to open her heart once again, to love, despite him not believing in love. WARNING - If you are not up to eighteen years old, please don't read this book, Thank you for understanding.   Thank you so much for Reading. Have a wonderful day.

When the bubonic plague sweeps through the world and takes a little girls parents from her, she finds herself stuck growing up with her evil royal relatives. They abuse her and make her life absolutely miserable. What they don't realize is that she is the first born daughter to the most powerful witch in the world. When she meets an unlikely character who reveals her entire past that has been lost to her, she finally finds out the truth and starts on the path to learning how to tame her new powers so she can get sweet revenge on her terrible aunt and uncle. Through this journey she finds love in an interesting way. ---- "She brought her ugly face close to mine and latched onto my hair, yanking my head back further. Her putrid breath blew over me as she spoke in a voice full of venom. "It is too late for tea now.” I cringed, waiting for the inevitable blow that was coming. Instead, she took the teapot of near-boiling water, dumping it down the side of my body. I screamed as my skin started to blister and burn off. The queen laughed evilly"

Tahun 2040 game virtual reality terbaru resmi diluncurkan secara global. Nama Game ini adalah HORIZON : World of Magic, para player menyebutnya Horizon, dan sebagian menyebutnya WoM . Game Horizon/Wof adalah game bergendre MMO hasil kerjasama dari empat Negara, Indonesia, Jepang, Korea, dan China. Konsep yang ditawarkan game Horizon/WoM ini berbeda dari kebanyakan game MMO Virtual Reality lainnya. Jika Game MMO yang lain berkonsep pada pengembangan charakter game dengan memilih class, Horizon sangat jauh berbeda . Konsep game Horizon adalah membangun peradaban baru disebuah benua yang dihuni Non Player Character (NPC) dengan berbagai Ras . Para NPC diberikan kecerdasan buatan sehingga NPC juga akan berkembang sendiri dalam benua Horizon. Dibenua Horizon ada jutaan jenis skil shir yang disebarkan secara acak diseluruh benua. Apakah para player game Horizon mampu menciptakan sebuah budaya dan peradaban dengan sihir di benua Horizon?. Apakah NPC akan jadi ancaman player dan mampu menguasai Horizon?.

The First Paragon who had risen to the very limits of cultivation found herself facing the final heavenly tribulation before ascendency. In a vulnerable state, she was confronted by the only other pseudo-ascendant who could challenge her, the Demon Beast Emperor. Unable to bear the strain of the heavenly tribulation and the frontal attack from the Demon Beast Emperor she lost her life. The cultivation of billions of years which had brought her to the very limits of power wasted in mere moments of weakness. As she entered the Samsara cycle she recounted her memories. The struggles she faced when she was born into slavery. The struggle to earn her freedom. Her late start in cultivation. Her entrance into an immortal sect. The false friends who betrayed her. The death of her master. The memories flashed by at a blistering speed until she found herself once again viewing her death. Sadness struck her as she fully realized her error. She had done it all for nothing. Her soul began to blur and fade as the samsara cycle started to make her anew. Unwilling to admit defeat she fought against one of the very principles of the universe, rebirth. Her near almighty soul that she had slowly cultivated over eons fought with unending might. The samsara cycle unable to cycle the unyielding soul cast it out and sent it to the void outside the universe. The First Paragon found herself flung far past the bounds which she recognized as the known universe. Through an undeterminable amount of time, she eventually reached an entirely separate universe. Although fundamentally similar, also vastly different. Her hostless soul unwilling to fade eventually found a world teeming with life. In dire need of a host, she found the nearest being and forcefully occupied the lifeform. Once her soul settled into the new being she heard a distinct *Ding* in the back of her mind. *System Activated* Starting her journey in a new world. --------------------------- Forcefully reincarnated into a fantasy world with a system. Will the once pseudo-ascendant First Paragon be able to rise from her birth to new heights? A world filled with everything from sages to mages. Will she rise above all others? Will she be able to survive in a world with countless possibilities? In an environment where only the strongest are free, will she thrive or will she die?

Tears in my eyes,I tried to hold them in, my heart beating rapidly, my hands trembled, my feet went cold, and my lips were sealed, I wanted to say something, anything but nothing would come out, I made eye contact with micah but he looked away, a drop of tears escaped my eyes, i quickly wiped it off with the back of my palms, "mom, this isnt fair" my voice was shaking, as tears fell, "honey i'm sorry, but i" i cut her short " there's no excuse for this, mom you're really gonna abandon us for some man" my frown deepen and i felt my heart break, "i would'nt have honey and you know it, how would you expect carl to have such grown up kids in his house" mom started of, that definately caught micheals attention because he sent her death glares, "mish, i don't think you can convince her to stay, her mind is already made up,just leave her be, we're here, we'll take care of you sis' Micah said i could see pure hurt in his eyes, his face was brigth red, he was trying to hold back his pain, but it was too visible, "Mom, this is'nt what you promised,....... you're a liar" i ranted but she did'nt look like she cared, then i knew something was wrong, this was'nt my mom, this was'nt the woman who raised me, she just shook her head with a sigh. "Goodbye kids,...... i'll try to visit soon" she patted my head, i grabbed her hand with force i pushed it off and it knock down the flower vase beside her, she looked shocked, "Don't you ever touch me again, i hate you, and you're dead to me" i spat, everyone looked genuinely surprised, but mom, mom looked hurt, i kinda regretted those word, but i was to angry that i stormed off, i ran out of the house as tears flowed down my face, i heard my brothers call out to me, but i did'nt stop, I ran into the woods, i kept on running like my life depended on it, maybe it did, because i kept running without looking back, running and running into the unknown................

Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a genetic disorder in which there is a decreased ability to repair DNA damage such us the caused by ultraviolet (UV) light. Anastacia Quinn Smith also known as Stacia, a woman who has a strange disorder which can be risky if she is revealed and exposed to sunlight. She had it when she was just an early age but her eldest sister doesn't have it, only her. After a long months and years, she met a man. The first she noticed that he's a good-looking man and he easily get the attention of others mostly those girls. We met, we became friends and then one day I fell to him unexpectedly. I was so happy that time but happiness isn't really for me. He doesn't like me nor fell in love, he likes my sister, Raj. And that is the first time my heart broke and I can truly feel the pain inside of it. He serves as the light on my life when it is dark but eventually it swirl. Ruel, blistering of heat. Stacia, love.

Love story told in a different perspective

Lernen Sie Erika Walters kennen, eine Frau, die ihre wohlhabende Familie und ihren teuren Lebensstil verlassen und ihre Identität versteckt hat, nur um den einen Mann zu heiraten, den sie liebt. Einen Mann, vor dem ihre Familie sie gewarnt hatte, wenn sie sich nicht das Herz brechen lassen wollte. Erika stellte sich taub gegenüber ihrer Familie und heiratete Adrian Hart. Adrain war gegen die Heirat, da er nie Gefühle für Erika hatte. Die beiden kamen jedoch wegen der Matriarchin der Familie Hart zusammen. Großmutter Elizabeth. Eine Heirat sollte für eine Frau, die gerade von ihren Schwiegereltern akzeptiert worden war, eine schöne Reise sein, aber Erikas Ehe war das Gegenteil. Als Dienerin behandelt zu werden, gehörte nicht zu den Aufgaben einer verheirateten Frau. Ihre Schwiegereltern behandelten sie alle wie Dreck. Ihr Mann betrog sie ständig mit seiner Geliebten, Felicia Evans, auf die seine Großmutter immer herabgesehen hatte. Nachdem sie mit ansehen musste, wie ihr Mann mit seiner Geliebten im Ehebett Geschlechtsverkehr hatte, konnte Erika die Qualen nicht mehr ertragen. Sie hat ihre Grenze der Belastbarkeit erreicht. Sie konnte nicht mehr zulassen, dass man ständig mit ihrem Herzen spielte, als wäre es ein Spielzeug. Erika griff nach den Scheidungspapieren, unterschrieb mit ihrem Namen und verließ das Anwesen der Harts mit dem Versprechen, dass sie zurückkommen und sie alles verlieren lassen würde, wofür sie jemals hart gearbeitet hatten. Liebe? Sie hat drei ältere Brüder, die sich um sie kümmern. Erika kehrte zu ihrer Familie zurück und schmiedete ein Komplott gegen ihre Ex-Schwiegereltern, bis sie Ethan traf, ihren Jugendfreund, dem sie vor Jahren über den Weg gelaufen war. **** Auszug "Du bist wirklich eine Schlampe", spuckte Adrian angewidert. Erika sah ihn ruhig an. "So weit ich weiß, Herr Hart, sind wir nicht mehr verwandt. Wir sind nicht mehr verwandt, also warum stört es Sie so sehr, ob ich eine Schlampe bin oder nicht?" Fragte sie ihn kalt. "Wenn Sie so ein gutes Auge haben, um zu erkennen, wer eine Schlampe ist, warum haben Sie dann die Hauptschlampe in Ihrer Familie noch nicht herausgefunden?" Fragte sie ihn zurück. **** Wird Erika ihre Rache erfolgreich abschließen? Wie wird Adrain reagieren, wenn er sieht, dass sie weitergezogen ist? Werden Adrain und Felicia ein Happy End haben? Wird Erika Reue empfinden, nachdem sie sich gerächt hat? Wird es weitere Geheimnisse geben, die sie auf ihrer Rachefahrt entdecken wird? Erfahren Sie mehr, indem Sie auf das Buch klicken; Mein Ex-Mann will mich nach 3 Jahren Scheidung zurück **** Hallo Leute dies ist mein erstes Buch Bin noch ein Neuling Also hoffe ich, dass euch dieses Buch gefällt Aber vergesst nicht, mir eure Unterstützung und Ermutigung zu geben Ich danke euch

(WARNUNG: EXTREM REIFER INHALT) "Wenn du jemals wieder in die Nähe meiner Frau kommst, werde ich dich finden, dich brutal foltern und den Zorn der Hölle für den Rest der Ewigkeit auf dich loslassen." Ihre Geschichte mit ihm hätte nie erzählt werden dürfen. Ihre Welt war ebenso grausam wie durchtrieben. Werwölfe überzogen die Menschen als Krieger der Nation mit Terror. Vampire regierten die High Society mit eiserner Faust. Ihr ganzes Leben lang hatte sich Ophelia gefragt, warum die Vampire und Werwölfe im Königreich sie nie angriffen - bis sie vor zehn Jahren feststellte, dass sie zum Tabu erklärt worden war. Und doch kämpfte das ganze Reich um die Rechte an ihrem Körper - oder um ihr Leben. Aber warum? Und wofür?

This is my WOF character, Hell. She is a Skywing who left her nest and was secretly raised by Seawings. More books for other characters coming soon!

Under the ever radiating, scalding and blistering sun . She was my oasis, ......only, lethal than it.

It was a blistering summer day... the heat from the sun and the thick scent of perfume suffocated the Emperor who waited for the news of his ongoing conquest. "I present to you this peculiarity my King..." his general smiled proudly as he presented him the beauty just as delicate as a glass snow flower however with a mind as sharp as its broken shards.

I have returned, in triumph. In the face of adversity, I keep pushing. In the face of death, I smile. For the sake of all who I protect, And all I have lost, I will bear the weight of the world. Why? For I am the one who wears the mantle of monarchy. Heavy is my head that wears my crown, Burdened are my shoulders that carry my people, Weary is my heart that sees my people die, Worn and blistered are my feet that carry my sins. War is naught but suffering, and wealth a mere illusion. Cease your needless bloodshed, brothers and sisters, and kneel. Your king has returned once more.

In Nico D'Arias' world perfection is everything, now the tortured musical prodigy must confront his demons and learn to embrace the imperfect beauty of life, love and rock 'n' roll. He has spent his life running from his past and the crushing weight of his father's expectations. But when he meets Jupiter Jones and reunites with his best friend Alex Harper, two fellow misfits with a shared passion for music, he starts to believe that maybe he's finally found where he belongs. Together they form the band Notes to the Past, pouring their blood, sweat and tears into creating music that moves the soul. But as they start to taste success, Nico must grapple with resurfacing trauma from his childhood that threatens to destroy everything he's fought so hard to build. Raw, heart-wrenching and unflinchingly honest, this coming-of-age tale explores the redemptive power of love, the unbreakable bonds of found family, and the courage it takes to face your ghosts and rewrite your own story - one blistering guitar riff at a time.

He lay on the torrid sandy floor, too weak to protest his imprisonment. The first few days, maybe weeks, of confinement, he fought, banging on the hard metal wall, clamouring at whoever would listen. Eventually, he gave up, quickly losing hope of freedom. The pinnacle of his protest, was the barely noticeable dents left on the blistering alloy walls. Now, he merely lay on the floor, engulfed under the cloak of darkness. --------------- Generation Darwin are, supposedly, the next evolution of man. They are faster, stronger, and smarter, the better version of humans. Instead of just allowing nature take its course, the government as usual, intervene. They capture innocent children, teenagers, and young adults, any Darwin they can find, and perform inhumane experiments on them. Donovan is one of these prisoners. He's been in there for just over a year, and has lost all hope of freedom. That is, until he meets another prisoner, who feeds him hope of escape, hope of a better future. A future where Generation Darwins can live in peace and harmony, not in fear and confinement.

MATURE CONTENT! Tiny Calaway is reaching her coming-of-age with a secret that carries devastating consequences. She must hide her abilities from those around her to protect her loved ones and herself- from a powerful alpha. If her secret is revealed, the life she's sacrificed for will be devoured in hungry flames along with the world. With the approaching Harvest Festivities, Tiny finds herself in the palm of a powerful man who's determined to break her. The two, an alpha and a commoner, become an unlikely duo when members begin to disappear days before the ceremony. Tiny knows something sinister is approaching, and she's set on finding her answers even if it's from the most unlikely candidate. .... Excerpt: A shudder escapes my lips. Chills shoot down my spine as I stare at a pair of foreign eyes. My reflection appears small at the sign of a charred woman. Her scorched skin rippled with sparking embers, and blistered lips curled into a snarl. The guilt of survival clawed my throat. For once in my life, I met a spirit clinging to my existence. A reminder that I surpassed the odds of death and cheated my fate. Whimpers erupt from my throat. My body is frozen in time while the sound of my blood swims in my ears. A cruel reminder of the curse I’ve been entrusted to dwell in. So many worthy individuals met their end while mine had only begun. A piercing pain burned through my skin as the enchanting woman placed her blackened fingertips into my shoulder. Her long nails dug into my flesh fiercely. Surges of blood stain the sink cabinets as tears sprung to my eyes- watching the young woman who used every last breath to cry into my ear. “Run!” Her touch sent me crumbling to the floor with a roaring pain in my temple. The last thing I remember is splintering door hinges and two pairs of feet before me. The bare-footed singed woman, and steel-toed boots of a powerful alpha.

HE IS THE MAN SHE COULD NEVER HAVE LOOKED AT WITH MORE THAN A POLITE GLANCE…   Catriona McTavish longs for the Highlands where she lived until she was fourteen, before her English mother took her and her sister to London for the best education money could buy. After years away from her beloved country, she can take it no more. As an advertisement for a horse expert jumps onto her sight, she regards it as the ideal opportunity to visit her birthplace again and see the best horseflesh in the Highlands—all under a false name. She never imagined her future brother-in-law would take siege of her body and her mind, endangering her very soul, but her father has signed a marriage agreement between her sister and the commanding laird.   SHE IS THE WOMAN HE COULD ONLY KEEP IN HIS BED, NEVER IN HIS LIFE…   Fingal McKendrick has a problematic horse he needs to put on the mend. When he realises the horse expert he'd agreed to come and help his Arab stallion is a woman called Emily Paddington, he has an urge to send her packing; not only because she's a woman, but also because she's the most maddeningly confounding lass he has ever met. Beautiful, feisty, and utterly skilful with horses, she draws him in perilously. Despite the blistering craving she arouses in him, he must keep his distance, for he has agreed to marry another for a clan alliance.   WOULD THEY RISK A CLAN STRIFE TO GIVE LOVE A CHANCE?