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Theresa Oliver is an author of clean contemporary romance, clean historical romance, young adult, middle grades, and children's picture books. Theresa is the author of the Christmas Cove series, the Whiskey River Brides series with Hot Tree Publishing, and much more. She lives in Florida with her husband, children, a persnickety cat, and a very bossy dog. In Thou Shalt Not Kill, Catholic high school students are faced with a decision: Do I kill to save my life and the lives of others or not, even at the cost of my own life? Casey Nichols and her friends are forced to answer this question after finding themselves in the middle of WWIII when their school, their city, and their country are overrun by terrorists. The decisions they make have consequences, but can they live with the choices they make? Derek saves Casey’s life, but will another steal her heart? In Thou Shalt Not Kill, some will live, some will die ... all choose to fight. When all hell breaks loose, which path will you choose?

All Maqhawe knows are the walls she grew up trapped in and the tight narrow path she is expected to walk. She missteps when she starts feeling something towards another girl, these feelings confuse her, mess with her head until she gives in. She tries to connect her two worlds together, but does she stand a chance?

Embark on an enthralling journey into a world where the lines between fantasy and reality blur, and emotions are as elusive as the ethereal moonlight. In a realm where vampires and humans coexist, secrets are buried in the shadows, and the echoes of forbidden desires reverberate through the corridors of power. Meet Elisa, torn between the allure of a forbidden love with a human and the binding expectations of a vampire society. Witness Nina's struggle, a haunted past casting shadows on her every step, as she navigates a new life within the opulent yet mysterious Aldric's palace. Feel the pulse of political intrigue as the kingdom teeters on the brink of uncertainty, and follow the intertwining destinies of characters grappling with love, loss, and the pursuit of identity. With each page, immerse yourself in a tapestry of emotions woven into the fabric of this spellbinding narrative. From the chilling echoes of Elisa's internal conflicts to the poignant moments of Nina's awakening, the story invites you to explore the rich complexities of its characters' lives. As the plot unfolds, secrets unravel and choices echo across the kingdom, urging you to question societal norms and dive into a world where dreams collide with harsh realities. Delve into a tale that blends romance, fantasy, and political intrigue, promising an unpredictable journey that will leave you eagerly turning the pages. Read between the lines, where every word carries the weight of emotions, and discover a narrative that transcends genres, resonating with the essence of humanity. Are you ready to escape into a world where love and power entwine, and the journey is as unpredictable as the beating of a heart? Open the book and lose yourself in a tale that will linger in your thoughts long after the final chapter, and by the end, you'll be asking yourself one, singular question. "Is love truly worth it?"

In the gleaming city of Tevnim, where futuristic technology meets the echoes of lost kingdoms, four friends make a discovery that will alter their lives forever. Buried beneath centuries of rubble lies an ancient artifact, its dormant power humming with the secrets of a bygone era. When the friends awaken its slumbering magic, they are catapulted 150 years into the past—landing just ten years before the Great War, the conflict that will redefine the fate of magic itself. Awakening in the bodies of the Four Knights of the Elements, the friends are thrust into the troubled Kingdom of Crniu, standing on the brink of conflict. They must navigate this world as: Gigi, a brilliant artifact researcher, now inhabits the body of the enigmatic Knight, Lady Morgana Valtoris. Borton, a master sharpshooter, becomes the stoic Knight of Ice, Sir Caelan Frostfall. Devena, an innovative chemist, awakens as the fiery Knight of Flames, Lady Seraphina Ignis. Spike, a battle-hardened soldier, assumes the role of the ferocious Knight of Earth, Sir Fenir Wilborne. But all is not as it seems. The knights they’ve become are seen as cursed failures—outcasts believed to be the downfall of Crniu’s noble order. Branded with the mark of “Thou Shall Kill,” the friends are trapped in a prophecy that foretells betrayal and bloodshed, knowing they have just ten years before the war erupts. With each day that passes, they struggle to wield powers they barely comprehend and decide how far they’re willing to go to prevent the tragedy they know is coming. In a world where every choice can alter history, one question haunts them: Will they rewrite the fate of magic and become the heroes history never knew, or will they seal their new hosts' legacies as the failures that doomed an entire era?

Selena has gotten used to her new school. She has new friends and is very contented with her life. However, one day, her boy best friend disappears. He disappeared without a trace nor goodbye so she tries to look for him and comes across someone she shouldn't have met. What happens now? Where Art Thou, Spencer? Updated daily. 2000+ wpc and 400+ wp cut chapters.

What’s the best gift a young, single man could receive for Christmas? Mohawked punk Liam wouldn’t have picked the hideous collection of homemade knitwear he’s presented with by his well-meaning mum and aunties. He’d much rather have the gorgeous older man he sees every day while busking at King’s Cross station. Liam’s been doing his best to seduce the guy with his saxophone playing -- the trouble is, with the holidays coming up, he’s beginning to despair of his message getting through.<br><br>But with a little Christmas magic in the air, maybe those garish garments will be just the thing for attracting the attention of a silver fox ...

Ever heard of the 'Laplace Demon'? what if you had an encounter with it? What will you do?

[MATURE CONTENT] [REVERSE HAREM] [ENEMIES to LOVERS] The richest mafia lord in the industry throws a huge yet twisted deal before he retires, and every gang out there wants to get their hands on his riches. Off to give the godfather the heir he asks for, the Seven Deadly Sins choose their secretary as their woman. What are the odds? Their secretary, who so happens to be a spy—working against them. teaser: “Stealing from the sins?” someone hums, apathetic. S knows this voice very well; even without seeing him face to face she can tell who he is. “It’s not stealing if it’s mine to begin with, asshole,” she spits, the shadows in front of her growing bigger. She’s been tied up for hours and it’s only now that they choose to visit her. The room is suddenly lighted up, all seven men greeting her with sinister smiles. “Welcome back, beautiful!” Lust raises sarcastically, the scowl on her face undying. “It’s been three years since you ran away from us,” Envy comments with a pout. “It’s a pity you’ve been caught.” “We’d love to chat and talk,” Pride adds, “but unfortunately, it’s the baby that matters the most.” He grabs her by the chin, forcing her to speak. “Where’s our baby?!” they interrogate in sync.

A rich young master from a house of monster hunters is about to throw away everything due to his frustration when he found out a very important secret to his superpower. Is it going to be a turning point for him or will this lead to his demise?

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"