Harper Quinn has always been a fighter. From working multiple jobs to support her younger sister to chasing her dream of becoming a top fashion designer, she's never let anything stand in her way. But when an unexpected opportunity arises- a high-profile contract with a luxury brand- she finds herself face-to-face with Holden Mercer, the man who shattered her heart six years ago. Holden, a self-made billionaire and CEO of Mercer Industries, never expected to see Harper again. Their love was intense but doomed by his family's interference. Now, with fate throwing them together in a high-stakes business deal, old wounds reopen, and unresolved emotions ignite. Harper is determined to keep things strictly professional, but Holden has other plans. He's willing to fight for the woman he never stopped loving. As past betrayals resurface and new challenges threaten their second chance, Harper must decide- will she let love in again, or is she better off walking away?
Harper Quinn had faced a lot of difficult moments in her life, but nothing could have prepared her for this.
Her fingers tightened around the leather handle of her portfolio as she stood outside the sleek glass doors of Mercer Industries, her heart hammering a rhythm she couldn't control. The towering skyscraper reflected the early morning sun, casting an intimidating glow over the city below. This was supposed to be her big break-the opportunity that would elevate her career as a fashion designer to new heights. Instead, it felt like walking straight into a war zone.
The receptionist greeted her with a professional smile, completely unaware of the storm raging inside Harper's chest. "Ms. Quinn, Mr. Mercer will see you now."
The name alone sent a shiver down her spine. Holden Mercer. The man who had once been everything to her, only to disappear without a trace. She had spent six years convincing herself that she was over him, that the pain had dulled into nothing more than a distant memory. Yet standing here, knowing she was about to see him again, made every carefully constructed wall in her mind feel dangerously fragile.
With a steadying breath, she stepped inside the executive conference room.
Holden stood near the window, his broad shoulders framed by the backdrop of the city skyline. Dressed in a tailored charcoal suit, he looked every bit the powerful billionaire the world knew him to be. But Harper's gaze was drawn to the small details-the slight clench of his jaw, the way his fingers curled against the edge of the table, as though he wasn't as unaffected as he wanted to seem.
His piercing blue eyes met hers, and for a moment, neither of them spoke.
The silence stretched, heavy with everything left unsaid between them.
A cool, practiced smile curved Holden's lips. "Harper Quinn." He said her name like a secret he hadn't spoken aloud in years. "It's been a long time."
Not long enough.
She forced herself to mirror his professionalism. "Mr. Mercer."
A flicker of something unreadable passed through his gaze before he gestured toward the chair across from him. "Have a seat."
Harper sat, smoothing the fabric of her pencil skirt as she placed her portfolio on the table. Business. That was all this was. A professional opportunity. It didn't matter that the man sitting across from her was the same one who had once whispered promises against her skin, who had made her believe in forever before shattering her heart into a thousand pieces.
Holden folded his hands together, watching her with an intensity that made her stomach tighten. "Your work has impressed our team. We've been searching for someone with a unique vision for our luxury brand expansion, and your designs stood out."
It should have been a moment of triumph. Instead, Harper felt like she was teetering on the edge of something dangerous. "I appreciate the opportunity," she said, keeping her tone even. "But let's be clear-this is strictly business. If that's a problem, we can end this now."
A muscle ticked in his jaw, but he nodded. "Strictly business."
Liar.
She pulled out her sketches, focusing on the work rather than the man watching her with the intensity of someone trying to read between the lines. "The collection I've designed merges timeless elegance with modern innovation. Mercer Industries is known for power and precision, and I want the fashion line to reflect that."
Holden leaned forward, scanning her designs. "It's exceptional." His voice held no trace of insincerity, and that only made it worse. "But tell me something, Harper-how much of that fire comes from proving everyone wrong?"
Her breath hitched. He was trying to get under her skin, testing her boundaries the way he always had. She refused to let him win.
"Success is the best revenge," she said smoothly, arching a brow. "And I intend to succeed."
Something dark flickered in his eyes, something that hinted at the past neither of them were acknowledging. "You always did."
A knock at the door shattered the charged silence.
Harper turned as a woman entered, her striking features sharp with authority. She recognized Vivian Mercer instantly-Holden's stepmother. The woman who had once made it perfectly clear that Harper would never be good enough for the Mercer family name.
Vivian's gaze swept over Harper with thinly veiled disdain before she smiled at Holden. "I wasn't aware you had a meeting scheduled with Ms. Quinn."
Harper's spine stiffened, but she kept her expression neutral. This was exactly what she had expected-history repeating itself.
Holden's jaw tightened. "Harper is leading our fashion expansion. We'll be working closely together."
Vivian's smile didn't reach her eyes. "Interesting choice."
Every word was laced with the same poison Harper remembered from years ago. But she wasn't the naive girl who had been pushed aside once before.
She met Vivian's gaze head-on. "I appreciate the opportunity, Mrs. Mercer. I intend to make this project a success."
Vivian barely concealed her smirk. "I suppose time will tell."
With a curt nod, she left the room, her presence lingering like a cold breeze.
Harper turned back to Holden, her pulse thrumming with irritation. "Still letting her run your life?"
Holden exhaled slowly, his fingers tapping against the table. "Not anymore."
Doubt coiled inside her, but she let it go. It wasn't her problem anymore.
"I need full creative control over the collection," she said, steering the conversation back to business. "If I'm going to put my name on this, I'm doing it my way."
A slow, knowing smirk tugged at Holden's lips. "Still as stubborn as ever."
"Still as arrogant as ever."
A soft chuckle escaped him, and for a second, it was easy to remember the way things used to be. The effortless back-and-forth, the way he had challenged her like no one else ever had. But nostalgia was dangerous.
She stood, gathering her sketches. "I'll have the finalized concepts sent over by the end of the week."
Holden rose as well, stepping closer. Too close. His cologne-rich and familiar-sent an unwelcome shiver down her spine.
"You're not going to make this easy, are you?" His voice was lower now, edged with something deeper.
She met his gaze, her own unreadable. "I'm here for my career, not for you."
A flash of something unreadable passed through his expression, but he nodded. "Then let's see if we can work together without burning everything down."
Harper turned on her heel and walked out, keeping her pace steady, her shoulders squared.
The moment the doors closed behind her, she released a shaky breath. This project was going to change her life. The only question was whether it would rebuild what she had lost- or destroy her all over again.
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When her mother marries a billionaire businessman, nineteen-year-old Lauren Parker is forced into a new life filled with private jets, penthouse rules, and one impossible housemate-Ronan Pitts, her cold and arrogant new stepbrother. He's everything she's not: rich, emotionally guarded, and painfully attractive. From the moment they meet, sparks fly-but not the good kind. Ronan wants nothing to do with her, and Lauren is determined to keep her distance. But the more they're thrown together, the harder it becomes to deny the tension simmering beneath the surface. Living under the same roof, desire turns dangerous, and boundaries blur. Secrets unravel and emotions spiral, Lauren finds herself torn between what's right... and what her heart wants most. She knows falling for him is wrong, but some temptations are too strong to resist.
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Cursed by the Moon Goddess, Alpha Andy Parker has spent a century trapped between man and beast-his soul fractured, his fate sealed. The only way to break his torment is to find his true mate before the next blood moon. But time is running out. Barbara Hill never believed in fate. As a rogue, she has spent her life running from packs that would see her as nothing more than a pawn. But when she crosses into Nightfang territory, she finds herself face-to-face with a monstrous wolf-one whose golden eyes burn into her very soul. Andy knows Barbara is the key to breaking his curse, but the shadows of his past threaten to consume them both. As ancient enemies rise and betrayals unfold, they must decide-will they fight together, or will the curse claim them both under the light of the blood moon?
Elena Thorn had one destiny-to be the Luna of the Silverclaw Pack, bonded to her fated mate, Alpha Ryker. But on the night of their mating ceremony, Ryker rejects her in front of the entire pack, choosing another to stand by his side. Heartbroken and humiliated, Elena flees into the forbidden Shadowwood, a place whispered to be cursed. When she awakens, she is no longer the weak, forsaken Luna. She bears the mark of an ancient power, and her scent has changed-no longer tied to the Silverclaw Pack. A stranger finds her, a powerful and enigmatic Alpha named Cassian, ruler of the mysterious Nightshade Pack. He claims her as his mate, but Elena knows fate does not give second chances so easily. Torn between a past that shattered her and a future cloaked in secrets, Elena must uncover the truth of her new bond while resisting the lingering pull of the mate who cast her aside. But as war brews between packs and a dark force awakens, she realizes her heart may hold the key to saving them all-or destroying everything she once loved. Will Elena embrace the mate who rejected her or forge a new destiny under the blood moon?
When struggling journalist Becky Lynchburg lands an exclusive interview with reclusive billionaire Damien Lancaster, she expects a routine exposé. Instead, she uncovers a world of secrets- one that ties him to a mysterious past and a vow that has dictated his entire life. Damien has spent years building an empire, keeping his heart locked away behind steel walls. But Becky's fiery determination and undeniable charm threaten to crack his carefully crafted facade. As she digs deeper, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of lies, power, and an attraction neither of them can ignore. But Damien's past isn't just a shadow- it's a storm waiting to break. And when secrets are exposed, Becky must decide: walk away with the truth or risk everything for the man who was never meant to love?
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
PERMISSION IS TAKEN FRIM THE ORIGINAL, BE WARNED!! Do you believe in Myths? Just when she thinks it can't get any worse, it does. Lucy lost everything four years ago in a rogue attack. She's been abused, starved, rejected, and broken. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, strange things start to happen, things that only happen once every century. She finds friendship in the most unlikely place and escapes to find her true self with the help of the most dangerous Alpha. Warning: This werewolf trilogy is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 or anyone who doesn't enjoy a good spanking. It will take you on adventures around the world, make you laugh, fall in love, crush your heart and possibly leave you drooling.
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.”
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."