Marching Sands
Harold Lamb
Editora: Alien Ebooks
Sinopse
A long-lost city of medieval origin, ‘Sungan’, lies in the trackless waste of the Gobi desert. It harbours the ‘Wusan’, descendants of white crusaders.
Editora: Alien Ebooks
A long-lost city of medieval origin, ‘Sungan’, lies in the trackless waste of the Gobi desert. It harbours the ‘Wusan’, descendants of white crusaders.
"No... You can't do this to me..." I almost squeezed the words through my teeth, my voice trembling.My drunk stepfather remained indifferent, his weight suffocating, making it hard to breathe as my heart raced.Suddenly, the door slammed open, and two figures burst in."Get off her!" a deafening roar echoed.I didn't expect the twin brothers who'd bullied me at school to come charging in like gods to save me.After my grandmother passed, I had to move in with my mom and stepdad, who treated me like a servant. I prayed every day for my 18th birthday to come, so l could leave and escape this broken home.However, on my first day at my new school, l encountered the legendary twins everyone feared.To make matters worse, the Moon Goddess revealed they were both my mates!After helping me out with my stepdad, my twin mate cornered me, played with my hair, and whispered possessively, "You belong to us, our little mate..."Ver livro
Every girl at the age of eighteen, if left unmated, is volunteered for the Alphas Hunt. Hazel is no exception and also the only one who sees it not as a chance to find a strong Alpha to take care of her, but rather as a ceremony that strips you of your free will and sends you out into the woods to be hunted like a deer. If she is claimed she will be his. If she is not, she will return in shame and be shunned from her pack. Hazel knows the ways of the Alphas, being the daughter of a Beta, but what she doesn't count on is the presence of the Lycan King. The leader of all is participating in his first-ever hunt, and she is his prey. ***Warning: This book contains a LOT of mature content such as strong language, explicit s*x scenes, physical and mental abuse, BDSM, etc.*** A must-read for dark fantasy lovers who want to seek wolf shifter paranormal romance content in one go. (The word length of this completed story is 200k words).Ver livro
What happens when the omega everyone underestimated becomes the Luna no one saw coming? Dr. Sophia Hayes thought she'd left her werewolf past behind forever. Three years ago, Alpha Marcus Blackwood shattered their mate bond in a public rejection that nearly killed her. Now she's built a successful veterinary practice in the human world—until her adoptive mother's cancer diagnosis forces her back to the one place she swore she'd never return: Crescent Falls. Perfect for readers who love: Strong, independent heroines who fight for what they deserve Protective alpha heroes who must earn their second chance Pack politics, ancient traditions, and supernatural intrigue Steamy romance with genuine emotional depth Found family and chosen bonds that heal old wounds Inside this captivating paranormal romance, you'll discover: A rejected mate who returns stronger than ever Deadly pack rivalries and ancient bloodline secrets A Luna challenge that will determine everyone's fate Heart-stopping action and spine-tingling romance A satisfying enemies-to-lovers journey with a guaranteed HEA When Shadow Ridge pack threatens everything Sophia holds dear, she must embrace the power she never knew she possessed. But can she trust the man who once destroyed her heart to stand beside her as an equal? Or will the secrets of her true heritage tear them apart forever? If you crave paranormal romance with fierce heroines, swoon-worthy alphas, and plots that keep you turning pages until dawn—one-click now and lose yourself in this addictive werewolf saga!Ver livro
With everything at the Royal Institute of Healing settled, Zenos, Lily and Carmilla return to their routine at the clinic in the ruined city. As Zenos reminisces about his mentor and his past, the three demi-human leaders announce the slums’ first-ever night festival to foster camaraderie and provide people with much-needed entertainment. Of course, the three of them being who they are, the festival also ends up turning into a “friendly” competition for Zenos’s heart. In a shocking turn of events, the peaceful festival is very nearly ruined by the sudden appearance of a certain underground faction of the slums...Ver livro
I am Amalthea Jade, the daughter of the prestigious Matthew and Thea Jade. My parents died in a rogue attack, and the only hope I had was my chosen mate, Blake Cohl.I thought I got all the happiness in the world when I got married to him, but on my wedding night, he brought his fated mate to our wedding room. The mate, he can't reject.I would've let go of her if she hadn't provoked me, and naturally, I did what anyone would've done in a situation like this. I attacked her.There's a rule that if any person attacks another person without a reason, then he/she is punished with 20 whippings, but since I am the luna, I was given another option, apologize to my husband's fated mate.Bow down and apologize to the person who took away my happiness? He must be joking.Rather than bowing, I took not 20 but 50 whippings to remember this humiliation for the rest of my life.Feeling tired, I decided to leave, as my father also thought that Blake was the better alpha than me. But as I was leaving, I came to know that my parents' deaths weren't just a normal rogue attack case. It was more than that.The plan was simple. Avenge my parents, the humiliation I suffered, and start afresh, but what am I supposed to do when the Lycan king starts tailing me?How the hell am I supposed to react when he says he wants to marry me, and that he will destroy everything in my world if I keep refusing him? Not to mention how he hates me."I can't marry you because I hate all the males with the alpha syndrome, and I am already married," I barked at him."And? I don't see why that's a problem. Let me make it clear, Amalthea. I want you, and I will do anything to get you, even if it means I will have to turn this world upside down," He smirked.How am I supposed to get on with my plans like this? Not to mention the rogue head who is strangely interested in my matters more than I am.Oh, and did I mention I was in the process of awakening my powers that even I didn't know of?Ver livro
Now that the situation with Liz has been resolved, Zenos shifts focus to researching the Black Guild. He soon learns of an important figure within their ranks who is supposedly able to heal any malady. Suspecting this might be his childhood friend Velitra, who once studied under the same mentor as him, Zenos decides to look further into the matter. Zenos suspects that Velitra has their old mentor’s notes. If Zenos is correct, his old friend might also hold the key to finding out more about the mysterious man. Unfortunately, the Black Guild is shrouded in mystery, and information on their executives is guarded closely. Left with little other recourse, Zenos seeks out an information broker to help him gather the knowledge he seeks. Will Zenos manage to infiltrate the Black Guild? And if he does, what secrets will his prying reveal...?Ver livro