19-year-old Ember Stone discovers she's the last living Moonchild, born with the power to control the lunar cycles. Forced to flee her home, Ember joins forces with enigmatic werewolf, Liam Nightingale, to uncover the truth about her family's past and the sinister forces seeking to exploit her powers. But as the full moon rises, can Ember trust Liam or will her destiny be sealed forever?
Ember Stone gazed out her bedroom window, entranced by the full moon's silvery glow. Its light danced across her face, illuminating the scattered freckles on her cheeks. She felt an inexplicable connection to the moon, a sensation that had grown stronger with each passing year. Tonight was no exception.
The moon's radiance seemed to seep into her very soul, awakening a restlessness within. Ember's fingers drummed against the windowsill, her mind racing with thoughts she couldn't quite grasp. Her mother, Astrid, had always warned her to stay indoors during full moons, citing safety concerns. But Ember couldn't resist the moon's call.
Her room, once a cozy sanctuary, now felt suffocating. Ember pushed aside the curtains and slid open the window, letting the night air rush in. The scent of blooming lilacs and fresh-cut grass wafted up from the garden below, mingling with the moon's heady aroma. She breathed deeply, feeling the world expand beyond her confined space.
Ember's thoughts drifted to her strange occurrences – the unexplained bursts of energy, the vivid dreams, and the eerie feeling of being watched. She'd always brushed them off as mere teenage angst, but tonight, under the moon's watchful gaze, she wondered if there was more to it.
A faint humming noise echoed through the night, like the distant thrumming of a harp string. Ember's heart skipped a beat. She recognized that sound, though she couldn't quite place it. The humming grew louder, vibrating through her very being.
Suddenly, Ember's vision blurred. The room around her dissolved, replaced by a dreamscape of ancient forests and moonlit rituals. Women with eyes that shone like stars danced around a glowing crescent, their voices chanting in harmony with the humming. Ember felt herself drawn into the vision, her body swaying to the rhythm.
The scene shattered, leaving Ember gasping, her fingers clenched on the windowsill. The humming ceased, plunging the night into silence. Her heart still racing, Ember stumbled backward, her eyes scanning the room as if searching for answers.
What just happened?
The clock on her nightstand read 11:47 PM. Ember's parents would be asleep, oblivious to her midnight reverie. She hesitated, then grabbed a jacket and slipped out into the night.
The moonlit garden beckoned, its shadows promising secrets and mystery. Ember's feet carried her toward the lilac bushes, their fragrance enveloping her like a warm hug. She closed her eyes, letting the night air wash over her.
In that moment, Ember felt alive, connected to something greater than herself. Little did she know, this was only the beginning – a thread pulled loose in the tapestry of her life, unraveling a destiny she couldn't yet comprehend.
The night air whispered secrets in her ear, but Ember couldn't quite decipher the words. Not yet.
Ember's feet carried her deeper into the garden, the dewy grass cushioning her steps. The moonlight cast eerie shadows on the trees, making her feel like she was walking through a dream. She breathed in the scent of blooming flowers and fresh earth, letting the tranquility soothe her racing thoughts.
The humming noise still lingered in her mind, its vibrations echoing through her body. Ember couldn't shake the feeling that something was awakening within her, something tied to the moon and its mystique. Her mother's warnings about the full moon now seemed more than just cautionary tales.
A faint rustling sound came from the nearby bushes. Ember's heart skipped a beat, her senses heightened. She peered into the darkness, her eyes scanning for movement. A small rabbit darted out, its large brown eyes meeting hers before it vanished into the undergrowth.
Ember's tension dissipated, replaced by a gentle smile. She continued her stroll, lost in thought. Her life had always been ordinary – school, friends, family – but tonight, under the moon's influence, she felt a stirring within. A sense of potential, of hidden depths waiting to be explored.
The garden's silence was broken by the distant rumble of engines. Ember's head turned toward the sound, her instincts prickling. The noise grew louder, and she recognized the unmistakable roar of motorcycles. Her heart sank.
In their small town, motorcycles meant one thing: the Raven's Claw, a notorious biker gang with a reputation for violence. Ember's parents had warned her to steer clear of them. She hastily retreated toward the house, her senses on high alert.
The motorcycles thundered into the driveway, their headlights casting harsh shadows on the lawn. Ember's anxiety spiked. What were they doing here? The gang's leader, a burly man with a scar above his left eyebrow, dismounted his bike.
"Ember Stone," he called out, his voice low and gravelly. "We need to talk."
Ember's instincts screamed warning. She edged closer to the house, her hand on the door handle. "What do you want?"
The man took a step closer, his eyes glinting in the moonlight. "Your mother's been hiding something from you, kid. Something important."
Ember's grip on the door tightened. "Leave my family alone."
The man sneered. "You don't know what you're dealing with. You're in danger, Ember. And we're here to protect you."
Protect her? Ember's skepticism warred with a growing unease. What did they know that she didn't?
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows, tall and imposing. "I think it's time for you to leave," he said, his voice low and commanding.
Ember's eyes widened. Liam Nightingale, the mysterious newcomer who'd moved into the old Victorian on the hill. Rumors swirled around him – wealthy, reclusive, and possibly troubled.
The gang leader snarled, but Liam's presence seemed to deflate his aggression. With a curt nod, the man mounted his bike and led his gang away, leaving Ember shaken.
Liam turned to her, his eyes piercing in the moonlight. "Are you okay?"
Ember nodded, still processing the encounter. "Thanks for chasing them off."
Liam's expression softened. "You're welcome. But we need to talk. You're not safe, Ember."
What did Liam know? And why did she feel like her world was about to shatter?
Ember's feet carried her deeper into the garden, the dew-kissed grass squishing beneath her sneakers. The moon cast an ethereal glow on the flowers, transforming the familiar space into a mystical realm. She wandered, lost in thought, until the sound of crickets and rustling leaves enveloped her.
The world seemed to vibrate at a different frequency tonight. Ember's senses felt heightened, her skin tingling with every breeze. She paused beside a weathered stone bench, running her fingers over the intricate carvings of crescent moons and stars.
Her mother, Astrid, had crafted this bench, infusing it with love and magic. Ember's thoughts turned to her mother's warnings about the full moon. Why did Astrid want her to stay indoors? What secrets was she hiding?
Ember's gaze drifted upward, tracing the constellations etched across the sky. The moon, now at its zenith, pulsed with an otherworldly energy. She felt its pull, an inexorable force drawing her toward the unknown.
A faint memory stirred, buried deep within her mind. Ember's childhood, filled with fantastical tales and whispered secrets, seemed to belong to someone else. Yet, tonight, those forgotten stories resonated within her.
Her parents had always been tight-lipped about their past, but Ember sensed a hidden history, one tied to the moon and its mysteries. The humming noise, the visions, and the strange occurrences – all seemed connected to this celestial body.
Ember's thoughts swirled, seeking answers. She settled onto the bench, surrounded by the silence of the night. The moon's light bathed her face, illuminating the paths she'd yet to explore.
Time lost meaning as Ember sat, entranced by the lunar radiance. Her mind began to clear, the fog of uncertainty lifting. In this moment, she knew she couldn't ignore the call of the moon.
A twig snapped, shattering the stillness. Ember's head jerked toward the sound, her heart skipping a beat. A figure emerged from the shadows, features obscured by the darkness.
"Who's there?" Ember called out, her voice steady despite the racing of her pulse.
The figure halted, its presence seeming to fill the space. Ember's senses went on high alert, her instincts screaming warning.
"Ember Stone," a low, gravelly voice replied, "you're a hard woman to find."
Ember's eyes narrowed. "What do you want?"
The figure stepped forward, moonlight revealing a rugged face with piercing eyes. Ember's breath caught. She'd never seen this man before, yet something about him seemed familiar.
"You're in danger, Ember," he said, his voice low and urgent. "Your family's secrets are no longer safe. You must come with me."
Ember's instincts screamed caution. Who was this stranger, and what did he want from her?
After a decade of chasing success in New York City, Emily Monroe's career in interior design is everything she dreamed of- until a failed project sends her back to her sleepy hometown of Riverbend to regroup. Tasked with restoring the town's historic library, Emily is ready to prove herself again. But when she discovers that the project's lead contractor is her high school nemesis, Jake Harper, sparks fly in unexpected ways. Jake has spent the last ten years building a reputation as the go-to craftsman in Riverbend, trading his wild teenage years for stability. Working with Emily means navigating their complicated past-and a growing attraction neither of them expected. As they rebuild the library, they'll have to decide: can two people with such different lives make room for love, or are some paths better left uncrossed?
When Amber Duvall moves to the secluded town of Shadow Creek, she's determined to leave behind the traumatic events of her past. But when a series of brutal murders in the nearby woods bear signs of a werewolf's attack, Amber is thrust into a world she thought was only mythical. As her connection to the town deepens, Amber discovers she's linked to its cursed history-and her own blood holds the key to either saving or destroying the pack of wolves that protect it.
When ambitious architect Olivia Harris is hired by the elusive billionaire Leo Caldwell to design his company's new headquarters, she never expects to become the center of his carefully crafted world. Leo is a man of mystery, known for his icy demeanor and ruthless business strategies. But as they spend long hours together, Olivia begins to see the layers of vulnerability beneath his powerful exterior. When Leo proposes a business partnership that blurs the line between professional and personal, Olivia is torn between her career aspirations and her growing feelings for the man who could make or break her future. But Leo's secrets are deeper than she ever imagined. As they navigate a high-stakes world of power, wealth, and betrayal, Olivia must decide if she's willing to risk everything for a chance at love-and whether Leo can truly let go of the shadows that haunt him.
The small town of Lakeridge has always been steeped in mysteries and whispers, but nothing could prepare it for the night the full moon brought a series of brutal attacks. For Lana Thorne, a recent college grad returning to her hometown to settle her late grandfather's estate, Lakeridge is home to bittersweet memories-and a dark legacy she never expected. As bodies pile up, she uncovers a family secret: her grandfather was the leader of an ancient order tasked with keeping the "Moonborn" at bay. Now, Lana must learn the ways of the hunters and face an enemy older than any legend, all while grappling with an undeniable attraction to the mysterious Aiden Wolfe, a loner with secrets of his own. But as the next full moon approaches, she faces a harrowing choice-sacrifice everything to stop the creatures or risk losing herself to the wolf within.
Billionaire CEO Julian Styles must merge his company with rival firm, Harrison Enterprises. But when he meets Harrison's brilliant and beautiful CFO, Avery Wellesley, Julian's focus shifts from business to pleasure. As they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate finance, Avery's hidden past threatens to derail the merger and their blossoming romance. Can Julian and Avery balance power, loyalty, and love?
In a world where memories can be implanted, edited, and even stolen, 28-year-old Kaelyn Rivers discovers her memories are false. Her entire identity is a fabrication. As Kaelyn searches for the truth, she's hunted by the sinister Organization that created her. With the help of enigmatic underground activist, Asher Monroe, Kaelyn must navigate the blurred lines between reality and deception to uncover the secrets of her past and the truth about the Organization's sinister plans.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
She thought he was the villain. He was only trying to save his soul. Rena lives in a world of sunshine, sweets, and simple dreams. Until one reckless decision drops her into a dark realm of secrets, curses and werewolves. Kidnapped, heartbroken. She doesn't know who to trust anymore especially not Logan, the arrogant, cruel Alpha who's keeping her as a hostage. Until she discovers his dark secret. He's been hearing her thoughts all along. Now the walls between them are crumbling. And when feelings grow where hatred once lived, a curse demands that blood becomes a love that demands sacrifice. But how can she give her heart to the one who might need it to die?
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?