Sweet Trap

In her past life, reacting with rage to Antonio’s childhood sweetheart cost her everything—leading to a blacklisting, a fatal car crash, and a delayed discovery by her tech-mogul father. Now given a second chance, she chooses a different path. When Astrid publicly cuts her hair again, she doesn't fight back. Instead, she calmly hands over her thirty-carat diamond engagement necklace and walks away for good. This time, she is determined to survive by completely erasing Antonio from her life.

As a member of the small, impoverished Dusthaven Pack, attending the elite eastern regional gathering was never in my plans. Yet, the powerful Spencer Pack extended an invitation to everyone. While my father and stepmother viewed this lavish lakeside event as our golden ticket to social elevation, I merely hoped to survive the night. Surrounded by wealthy Alphas and high-ranking wolves in designer gowns, I had no idea this breathtaking night of luxury would alter my destiny forever.

Discarded. Humiliated. Pregnant. Mia Thorne was the Silvermoon Pack’s "embarrassment"—a fated mate abandoned by Alpha Blake Harrison to suffer in sweltering servant quarters while he paraded his mistress, Victoria, across the world. When Blake cruelly rejects her and vows to steal her unborn pups, Mia flees into the night to protect her children alone. Five years later, the "nobody" is gone. Now a world-class architect and the hidden Luna Queen of the legendary Lycan King, James Whitmore, Mia is untouchable. When Blake unknowingly attempts to buy the very penthouse Mia designed, he finds himself face-to-face with the powerful woman he discarded—and the twin heirs he never knew existed.

On the eve of her final race, champion driver Christine Swanson is betrayed by her fiancé, Rufus Delgado. Instead of letting her chase a historic sixth straight championship, Rufus demands she play shield for a rookie named Margot. Having built Rufus's team from obscurity over six years, Christine refuses to step aside. When her team turns their backs on her, she calls off the engagement, throws down her badge, and walks away, determined to prove she doesn't need them to win.

Three years ago, I made the life-altering decision to drop out of school, dedicating my entire life to supporting my boyfriend, Ethan Carter. After years of quiet devotion and personal sacrifice, a major milestone has finally arrived. Ethan is introducing me to his innermost circle of close friends for the very first time. This long-awaited introduction marks a turning point in our relationship, forcing us to face what our shared future truly holds.

In the horror novel My Mother Called Me a Liar, Briana Hayes is forced by her mother to participate in a school blood drive despite suffering from severe anemia. When the procedure begins, Briana quickly falters, but a judgmental nurse and her own disappointed mother accuse her of faking illness to avoid her civic duty. They heartlessly demand she donate four times the safe limit. As her vision fades and her heart fails, Briana collapses, her soul departing after a final, tragic realization.