I only came to the Academy to survive. Love was never part of the plan. But the moment my eyes met his-Darius Fenrir, heir to the most powerful Alpha line-my wolf whispered one word that shattered everything. Mate. He should have been my destiny. Instead, he rejected me in front of everyone. Weak. Unworthy. Unwanted. Now I walk the halls branded by his pride, whispers snapping at my heels, every look reminding me that I'll never be enough for an Alpha. But I refuse to bow. Because while Darius watches me with storm-dark eyes full of regret, another wolf circles closer-Gideon Wicke, his rival, his enemy... and the one who offers me the power to strike back. Two Alphas. One bond. And me, caught between pride, love, and a war that could tear the Academy apart. He rejected me once. This time, I'll decide who burns.

A single rose can bind two fates forever. When her family’s fortunes crumble, Catherine never imagines her father’s desperation will lead him to barter her freedom. Promised as payment to the reclusive Lord Kieran—master of a castle steeped in legend and whispered curses—she is thrust into a world of shadows, secrets, and a predator’s gaze that both terrifies and captivates her. Kieran is more than a man; he is a wolf bound by an ancient curse, his life ruled by the prophecy: The rose will bring her. Catherine’s arrival is no accident—it is destiny. But claiming her means awakening a dangerous magic neither of them fully understands, one that threatens to unravel the fragile truce between man and beast. As moonlight sharpens the edge between desire and danger, Catherine must navigate the perilous game of a lord who guards both his heart and his curse with deadly resolve. In a place where every shadow hides a secret, every glance is a test, and love itself may be the deadliest bargain of all—one question remains: Will the rose bind them together… or doom them both? Perfect for fans of dark fairy-tale retellings, shifter romance, and gothic intrigue.

In a world where wolf clans rule kingdoms of fire, shadow, and storm, one girl is forgotten… until she rises. Betrayed by her own pack and cast out into the frozen wastelands, she survives only by forging a bond with a legendary white direwolf—an ancient spirit of vengeance. Once scorned, underestimated, and left for dead, she claws her way back from Omega to Alpha, mastering frost and fury, outsmarting rival Alphas, and commanding armies with ruthless precision. But destiny isn’t done testing her. The Moon Goddess binds her to three fated mates—a brooding Fire Prince, a cunning Shadow Alpha, and a loyal Iceborn warrior—each demanding her heart, each threatening her autonomy. Will she surrender to prophecy… or claim them all? Her choice will reshape kingdoms, ignite battles, and redefine what it truly means to be a Queen. This is the story of the Alpha Queen. This is the Reign of Ice.

She's got billions. He's got an empire. And someone wants them both dead. Isabella Virelli steps off the public bus at Ashwick Academy like any other scholarship student—thrift store chic, borrowed textbooks, and a carefully crafted lie. What her classmates don't know? She's the secret heiress to a pharmaceutical fortune worth more than their trust funds combined. Alexander Calloway owns everything he touches, including the media empire that could destroy her with a single headline. He's gorgeous, ruthless, and determined to uncover every secret she's hiding. Too bad she's equally determined to take him down first. Prince Julian treats assassination attempts like party games and thinks attempted murder is foreplay. When someone starts targeting the royal bloodline, suddenly everyone's a suspect—and Isabella's fake boyfriend might be the only alibi keeping her alive. Between charity galas that end in explosions, chemistry labs that become battlefields, and blackmail notes slipped into designer handbags, sophomore year at Ashwick Academy is about to become a war zone. Some schools teach you calculus. This one teaches you how to survive. When lying becomes an art form and trust is a luxury no one can afford, how do you know who's trying to save you... and who's trying to destroy you? Her enemies? Alexander Calloway — ruthless, gorgeous, and heir to a media dynasty who can ruin her with a single headline. Prince Julian d’Aubigny — charming chaos incarnate, whose games always end with someone bleeding. And Cassandra Royce — social media queen bee who can make or break anyone with a perfectly timed post. Her allies? A fake boyfriend who might be catching real feelings, a roommate who’d sell her soul for couture, and a bodyguard who’s better with secrets than she is. Every hallway hides a trap. Every text is a weapon. Every kiss might be the one that ruins you. In a world where power is currency and betrayal is sport, Izzy must decide who to trust — if anyone — before the black envelopes, whispered threats, and very public scandals burn her whole future to the ground. Welcome to Ashwick. Your life is now public property.

When her father’s desperate gamble puts their family in the crosshairs of the Torrino crime empire, twenty-four-year-old Isabella Rossi makes an unthinkable choice: herself as collateral for the ruthless Don who holds her father’s life in his hands. Leonardo Torrino rules the New York underworld with a velvet glove hiding an iron fist. He is feared for his calculated brutality, respected for his unshakable control—and haunted by the blood feud that shaped him. Isabella is supposed to be a bargaining chip, a temporary guest in his fortress-mansion. Instead she becomes the one woman who refuses to cower, the one temptation he can’t dismiss. Behind locked doors and candlelit halls, desire ignites where danger thrives. Isabella is drawn to the lethal grace in Leonardo’s every move, to the unexpected poetry hidden behind his cold eyes. But loving a man who lives by the gun means walking the knife’s edge between passion and peril. Enemies circle, alliances fracture, and an old vendetta threatens to turn their love into a weapon. As war erupts in the shadows of the city, Isabella must decide if her heart can survive the dark empire she’s chosen—and if the man who owns it can sacrifice vengeance for love. A tale of obsession and redemption, Tainted Hearts is a slow-burn dark mafia romance where loyalty is deadly, trust is a luxury, and love demands everything.

He built an empire in New York. But the only thing he's ever wanted is buried in Tennessee dirt. By day, Ryder Callahan is a billionaire tech CEO with the world at his feet. By night, he straps into the bull pen like his daddy did—riding to forget, riding to feel, riding to survive. Isobel Wright paints in the quiet corners of small-town life, teaching kids to find color in a world that’s let them down. She doesn’t do secrets. She doesn’t do heartbreak. And she definitely doesn’t fall for cowboys with hidden agendas. But when Ryder rolls back into Wears Valley with secrets strapped to his belt buckle and eyes that see right through her, their worlds collide like a rodeo wreck. He told her he was a cowboy. He didn’t tell her he was a billionaire. And now, the truth might cost them both everything. Southern heat. Billionaire secrets. And a love story built to buck.