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In the opulent city of Caldris, where power and beauty collide behind closed doors, Riven Hale, a fiery and ambitious tattoo artist with a hidden past, is drawn into the dangerous world of high society when he’s commissioned by a mysterious billionaire to ink a private, intimate masterpiece. That billionaire is Cassian Velthorne, heir to the ruthless Velthorne empire—a man known for his ice-cold demeanor, possessive desires, and dangerous secrets. Cassian never mixes business with pleasure—until Riven walks into his life with defiant eyes and lips begging to be kissed. Their chemistry ignites during a single, heated night wrapped in silk sheets, dominance, and whispered confessions. But what starts as carnal obsession quickly spins into a web of power plays, jealousy, emotional vulnerability, and the emergence of unexpected rivals.

Sienna's life was a lie. For twenty-two years, she lived as an ordinary human. Unremarkable. Invisible. Safe. Until the night her world exploded into chaos and blood and silver light. She's a hybrid. A part human, part supernatural being. A creature that shouldn't exist. A weapon that the Council has been hunting for her entire life. The Council doesn't negotiate. They don't show mercy. They eliminate threats. And Sienna is their greatest threat yet. When Lucien. a powerful vampire with centuries of secrets and a past stained with blood, and finds her broken and bleeding, he makes a choice that will change everything. Instead of turning her over to the Council, he protects her. He teaches her. He awakens something in her that she never knew existed. But protection comes with a price. As Sienna's powers grow exponentially, so do the dangers surrounding her. The Council closes in. Her own family betrays her. And Lucien, the one person she's come to trust, harbors secrets that could destroy them both. Caught between her growing love for a man who could kill her with a thought and her desperate need to survive in a world that wants her dead, Sienna must embrace the darkness within herself. She must become the weapon they fear. She must become something more than human. Because the only way to survive the darkness is to become it. This is a story of forbidden love. Of supernatural warfare. Of a girl who discovers that true power isn't measured in strength or magic. It's measured in the willingness to destroy everything and everyone to protect what matters. VELVET DARKNESS is paranormal romance at its darkest, most intense, and most passionate. Readers who crave steamy romance, dark fantasy, paranormal action, and characters who will do anything for love will find themselves unable to put this story down.

in"The velvet secrets"the novel explores how love can be a refuge and a weapon, set in a world where secrets murmur louder than honesty and every glance carries the weight of unspoken truth Alexander and cynthia two complex souls in between desire and deception.their relationship evolves from tension and denial into reluctant vulnerability-punctuated by moments of biting humor and acting tenderness where alexander forced confession and cynthia realizing they were being watched

Researching and finding cures for illnesses is what Dr. Evan Kidd is passionate about. When he’s asked to help determine what’s making the children of Felis Forest sick, he can’t resist the mystery or children in need. Evan accepts, and even understands, why Rene has to follow him around town. It’s not every day a human is allowed in the “cat people only” town. But being attracted to someone who doesn’t seem to trust him, much less like him, brings back painful reminders of his past.<br><br>Rene has plenty of his own baggage, and having to shadow a human -- who happens to be a doctor -- isn’t helping. Evan challenges all Rene’s carefully crafted defenses and makes him dream of a life out of the shadows. If they can survive all the obstacles while uncovering the truth, they might just discover they aren’t so different after all.

Nicole “Nikki” Ritter is the kind of woman people whisper about in boardrooms and fear in elevators. As the ruthless CEO of a rising corporate empire, she has built her reputation on precision, manipulation, and an unshakable hunger for power. In a world dominated by ambition and deception, Nikki has mastered the art of control — over companies, over reputations… and over hearts. Behind her polished image, she is secretly entangled with two men who unknowingly serve her greater plan. Toby Benson is young, ambitious, and dangerously eager to impress her, feeding her confidential details about the company she intends to destroy. Chase Parker, older and far more perceptive, senses the shadows behind her charm yet finds himself drawn into a passion he cannot resist. To Nikki, they are simply strategic moves in a game she has always won. Until the night everything changes. A single mistake — a message sent at the wrong time — exposes the truth and shatters the illusion she has carefully crafted. Betrayal ignites obsession, desire turns into revenge, and the lines between love and control begin to blur. As corporate wars intensify and emotions spiral beyond calculation, Nikki discovers that even the most powerful woman can lose control when hearts are no longer willing to play by her rules. With ambition, seduction, and psychological tension colliding in a high-stakes battle for dominance, Velvet Control is a gripping tale of passion, manipulation, and the dangerous price of winning. In a world where power is everything… Who will fall first — the men she used, or the woman who thought she was untouchable?

After years trapped under the cruelty of her stepfather’s control, Isabella knew the rules of surviving in a world ruled by men like Marco Deluca — never be noticed, never be wanted. But when she becomes a witness to something she was never meant to see, Vincenzo spares her life for reasons he doesn’t understand.
Drawn to her quiet strength and fearless gaze, he finds himself willing to burn his empire to keep her safe. But loving him means stepping into a world that destroys everything it touches… and she might be the only thing he can’t afford to lose.

Say it,” Luca whispered against Ayden’s neck, his breath warm. “You want me. Don’t act like you’re above this.” Ayden's breath hitched. “I’m not—” “You are. But right now, you’re mine.” Fingers tangled in Ayden’s silk shirt, dragging it open. His pale skin flushed under moonlight, chest heaving. Luca’s lips brushed down his collarbone, slow, teasing. Ayden grabbed his wrist. “If you’re going to play, play right.” A smirk curled on Luca’s lips. “Then show me your rules.” And Ayden did — on the bed, on the mirror, under the stars.

Jade Onyx was an eighteen year old young lady living in Green Sand, Velvet - a country which had several conflicts with Monad. Jade has two older brother, Judah and Gerome. Gerome was taken in to the family after the death of his parents in a war, Jade was secretly in love with Gerome for years. After winning SOAR tournament, the cronies were supposed to meet up in Seven, the capital city for another round of celebration. Everyone was in great shock when they heard that Gerome went missing after a plane crash, caused by a Monad spy during his training session. At the same night, Monad had taken an ugly turn by launching an attack, creating a catastrophe to the capital city. Fortunately, Velvet was able to force Monad to retreat. But they were sure, Monad is going to strike again soon. Therefore, Jade and the cronies set out to search for Gerome, and also for the person who can help Velvet, for they know they don't stand a chance against Monad should they launch another attack. Discover actions, adventures and love throughout the story of Velvet.

One night. No names. No faces. Just raw desire in the shadows of a city built on crime. But when Aria walks into class the next morning, her one-night mistake is standing at the podium—cold, powerful, untouchable… and her professor. He’s the man who destroyed her family. She’s the secret that could ruin his empire. And neither of them is ready to let go.

After accidentally falling off a cliff, Faye Yardley finds herself transmigrated into a male-oriented sea survival novel she had read. Not wanting to become the cannon fodder character who shares her name, and determined to ensure her brother survives, she resolves to clear this sea survival game and leave the game world alive.