His gaze pinned me against the wall, his breath hot against my skin. “Tell me, Little Dove… you feel something for me, don’t you? No more dodging. I want a clear answer.” “Why? B-but I'm your brother's wife.” I managed, my voice steady despite the thundering in my chest. “Fuck that. I want a straightforward answer, so my stance can be clear,” he murmured, leaning in, lips hovering over mine. “Either to steal you from my brother, or…” “Or get over me?” I whispered. He pulled back sharply, his dark eyes narrowing dangerously. “No. Either to steal you from my brother… or take him out of the picture. I will kill if I have to, just to have you all to myself." I stared at him in shock and disbelief. ********************* “I’m going to tell you what I have in mind,” he murmured. “First you’re going to strip down until you’re completely naked,” he whispered against my ear. “Then I’m going to tie you up so you’re completely powerless and subject to my every whim.” “Mmm, sounds good so far,” I murmured. “Then I’m going to insert a plug to prepare you for me. After that, I’m going to spank that sweet ass of yours until it’s rosy with my marks.” I shivered uncontrollably, my mind exploding with the images he evoked. I let out a small whimper as he sucked the lobe of my ear into his mouth. God, I could cum with just his words. I was already aching with need. My nipples tingled and hardened to painful points. My clit pulsed and twitched between my legs until I clamped my thighs together to alleviate the burn. “And then I’m going to f**k your mouth. But I won’t cum. Not yet. When I’m close, I’ll flog you again until your ass is burning and you’re on fire with the need for relief. And then I’m going to f**k that ass. I’m going to take you hard and rough, to the very limits of what you can withstand. I won’t be gentle. Not tonight. I’m going to take you as roughly as you can stand. And then I’m going to cum all over your ass. Are you ready to be completely and utterly dominated?"

​"I betrayed the only man who stayed faithful to me, and died by the hand of the father I worshipped." ​Olivia Luceron was the perfect tool. For years, she acted as a spy within her own marriage, feeding her father secrets to dismantle her husband’s power. Her reward? A cold dungeon, a mutilated body, and a walk of shame through the empire’s streets. ​Her husband, Duke Matthias, whom she treated with nothing but icy indifference, died protecting her. Her father, whom she gave her soul to, was the one who ordered her torture. ​Now, Olivia has returned. ​The platinum hair she lost is back. The scars on her chest have vanished. And Matthias is still alive. ​She doesn't seek his forgiveness. She doesn't even seek his love. In this life, Olivia has only one goal: to use her position as the Duchess to systematically destroy her family from within. ​But as she navigates a world of lethal poisons and haunting shadows, she realizes that the road to redemption is paved with agony. She will be the "Perfect Wife" this time—a mask of ice to hide a heart of fire. ​"Dear Father, you taught me how to be a monster. It’s only fair that I show you what I’ve learned."

Once known as the reckless and scandal-ridden pop idol Elena Zhang, she awakens from a year-long coma as an entirely different person. That is because she is a different person who transmigrated into her. Calm, calculating, and dangerously intelligent, This new Elena abandons her former glitter-soaked life and begins reshaping everything: her image, her career, and her future. While the public drowns her in vicious rumors involving superstar Jin Yang and his fiancée Bai Lu, Elena watches from the shadows with detached amusement. Behind the scenes, she builds power. A chance encounter with the cold and formidable Jin Di exposes her hidden knowledge of international crime networks, placing her firmly on his radar. Meanwhile, Elena shocks her longtime financial manager by revealing she has secretly turned fifteen million into over half a billion RMB through precise, ruthless investments. With his loyalty secured, she sets her aim higher: becoming a billionaire before her mid-twenties. As public perception paints her as a shameless mistress, Elena quietly forges alliances, sharpens her claws, and re-enters the music world through a bold partnership with a legendary producer. Surrounded by enemies, watched by predators, and underestimated by all, Elena Zhang steps onto a far deadlier stage where fame is no longer her goal—control is.

Ongoing new Russia Novel Bangladesh novel Author’s Note21+ Ninel Nastasya Anna (Writer Oriniska) This is the final chapter of The Fate of the Shadow. Due to account limitations, I am unable to officially mark this story as “complete on Webnovel. However, I want all my readers to know—this is truly the end of the journey for these characters. Their story ends here. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, supporting, and staying with this story until the very last word. I hope their fate, choices, and shadows remain with you long after the final chapter. — Author Anna ⚠️ Age Advisory (21+) This story is intended for readers aged 21 and above. It contains adult themes, intense emotional conflict, dark elements, violence, and psychological tension. Please read responsibly and at your own discretion. Copyright Notice © 2025–2028, Ninel Nastasya Anna Orinska. All rights reserved. The Fate of the Shadow is an original work by Ninel Nastasya Anna. No part of this story may be reproduced, copied, translated, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the author, except for brief quotations used in reviews or other non-commercial purposes permitted by law. Written & Illustrated by: Ninel Nastasya Anna Orinska Languages: Bengali, English, Russian First Edition: 2028 Story Overview — The Fate of the Shadow Alia is a brave and intelligent woman carrying deep secrets hidden within her family and true identity. Her search for truth leads her into dangerous missions, covert operations, and a world shrouded in shadows. Along the way, she encounters Viktor—a mysterious man shaped by a dark, violent past. Their collision sparks a complex relationship—built on trust, betrayal, desire, and conflict. Together, they navigate a brutal underworld where loyalty is tested, love becomes a weapon, and survival comes at the highest price. Genres & Themes Dark Romance Dual Lives & Secret Missions Action, Thriller & Adventure Mafia & Criminal Underworld Royal Bloodlines & Traditions Betrayal & Revenge Drug Trade & Dark Networks Intense Chemistry & Psychological Conflict Power Struggles & Control Loyalty vs Duty Character Profile — Alia Skills Summary Alia is a highly trained operative and versatile warrior, excelling in physical, psychological, and technological combat. Martial Arts Expertise: Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, advanced hand-to-hand combat. Weapons Mastery: Expert in sniper rifles, handguns, submachine guns (SMGs), and specialized firearms with exceptional precision. Psychological Warfare: Skilled at destabilizing opponents through manipulation, mental tactics, and strategic deception. Technology & Cyber Espionage: Proficient in hacking, encryption bypass, cybersecurity infiltration, drone operation, and covert surveillance.Character Profile — Viktor Skills Summary Viktor is a highly skilled operative and strategic enforcer, shaped by a dark, violent past and honed in covert operations and criminal underworld networks. He excels in psychological manipulation, combat strategy, and high-stakes intelligence missions. Combat Expertise: Master in hand-to-hand combat, Krav Maga, close-quarter tactics, and disarming opponents. Exceptional skill in firearms, including sniper rifles, assault rifles, pistols, and specialized tactical weapons. Psychological Warfare: Adept at destabilizing targets through intimidation, deception, and mental manipulation. Expert in reading opponents’ behavior and exploiting weaknesses. Intelligence & Covert Operations: Skilled in surveillance, counter-surveillance, infiltration, and extraction missions. Proficient in cybersecurity, hacking, encryption bypass, and covert communication techniques. Strategic Leadership: Capable of planning high-risk missions, manipulating power dynamics, and controlling outcomes. Operates in morally gray areas where loyalty, survival, and control are constantly tested.

"Just give me money and leave me alone!" Nathan’s cold voice echoed through the mansion, his blue eyes burning with frustration as he glared at his five older brothers, and his twin. Alexander, the eldest, only smiled softly. "We’ll give you money… and love. You deserve it, Nathan.” "I don’t need love, for God’s sake!" Nathan snapped, his voice cracking with years of pain. Seventeen years ago, he was the twin they threw away, abandoned because a fortune-teller said his birth brought misfortune. Now that the family finally found him again, they want to make up for everything with affection, luxury, and endless attention… even if it means by force. He never expected the Salazar family to be this crazy. His older brothers protect him, spoil him, and control everything about his life, so much that it might ruin his chance at love and freedom. Nathan only wanted peace. But with five obsessive brothers and a twin who won’t stop smiling softly at him… How will he survive life inside his crazy billionaire family? *** Contains: # Teens love story # Crazy 'broken' house type family # Dark romance, 'kinky' stuff for adults characters #NO INCEST

Arranged Between Two Hearts Two strangers. Two powerful careers. One family decision. An IPS officer and an actress are forced into an arranged marriage — expecting resistance but discovering unexpected attraction. In a society that questions their relationship, they must choose between tradition and desire… between fear and love.

『Radiants』 Immortal zombies that evolve by absorbing sunlight and eating humans. ———— "The sun became the source of all evil and daytime became impossiblity for the new man." — First Altered ————- Earth underwent a great change called the Third Evolution. Four suns rose and three moons lingered. The Omnibus system, an unknown entity integrated with reality pulling humans into the Osympic Trial. If they can survive they would gain incredible abilities and Talents. Billions of humans, animals, ghosts and supernatural beings failed the Test, turning them into mindless demonic creatures called Radiants. Under the sun, Radiants regenerate endlessly, evolve rapidly, and become truly immortal. Daytime ceased to be safe and darkness became haven. During his Awakening Trial, Vogue awakened into this world with the Infinite Regeneration System. While others struggle to survive in this terrifying world, trying not to make any mistake that could lead to their death, Vogue tried his best to make as many mistake as possible! Will the Omnibus System allow this anomaly to exist in its world or erase him before he becomes a threat? Follow Levi’s path to invincibility. [Extra Tag: Sadist, evolution, battle-royal, game, regenerative zombies, cosmic horror, pure-intense-action, non-consensual, non-human, gory, dark, sociopathic, consensual sex, teasing, naive female lead, cold female lead, hare…] ———————————————- Currently, there is a schedule for 20 chapters a week, 25 on a good week. [Pizza Gift= Name as side characters] [Massage Chair = Relic/Artefact Of Gifter’s Choosing & Name.] [Magic castle gift= Bloodline, Name, Items, & s*x scene with any character(no r*pe)] Support (WEEKLY): 1. Top 5 Ranking in Power Stones = 5 extra chapters! 2. Top 10 Ranking in Power Stones = 4 extra chapters! 3. Top 20 Ranking in Power Stones = 3 extra chapters! Surpass 50 Golden Tickets (Cumulative) = 1 extra chapters! ___________________________ [A/N: zero AI was used in any chapter of this book. Taking you back to the old days of pure human-written fiction. Enjoy this madness!] —————————————- [Extra Tag: Sadist, evolution, battle-royal, game, regenerative zombies, cosmic horror, pure-intense-action, non-consensual, non-human, gory, dark, sociopathic, consensual sex, teasing, naive female lead, cold female lead, hare…] [A/N: The protagonist will grow overwhelmingly powerful, not instantly, but inevitably.]

Transmigrating into the Dragon Ball world, Ken became a Saiyan on Planet Vegeta. At the start, he traded a single “technologically enhanced” starch sausage for a simplified version of Ultra Instinct from Whis—only to unexpectedly cultivate the power of an Angel. From then on, Ken worked tirelessly toward becoming an Angel. Years later… At the 88th regular meeting of all the Gods of Destruction, Supreme Kais, and trainee Angels across the universe, everyone was seated around the same table. Beerus suddenly stood up. Beerus: “Ken, stand up for a second.” Ken: “???” Beerus: “Just stand up real quick, it’ll be fine.” Ken rose, puzzled. Beerus: “What I wanted to say is—everyone here is trash!” Ken: “Sit down, Beerus, I want to play too.” Beerus: “You’re an Angel—how can you have no sense of martial ethics?” ---------------------------- Tags will be updated as I progress through the translation. Raw: 龙珠：赛亚人的我终成天使.

Teizawa wakes up in the Naruto world, stuck in the Hidden Sand, and plans to keep his head down until the story ends. Then he skims five billion ryō from Sand’s coffers and kidnaps the Wind Daimyō’s concubine… who promptly decides she wants to run away with him. Now the Daimyō’s envoy is coming to drag him to trial. So Teizawa drops the “lay low” act. If Gaara can be Kazekage, why can’t he? And if the Daimyō won’t cooperate, Teizawa will replace him. From that moment on, his goal is simple: make the Hidden Sand great again—no matter who he has to step on to do it.

Transmigrated into a fantasy world? Check. You know the world? Check. It’s a world filled with superpowers? Check. Do you have the chance of getting those powers? Check, Transmigrated into the world of Naruto? Check. Got some of that totally broken Ōtsutsuki blood? Check! Sure sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Well, let's not put the list down just yet. Transmigrated as an Uchiha? Nope. Guess I won’t have to worry about Itachi. Transmigrated as Kaguya Ōtsutsuki herself? The mother of chakra? The big bad last boss? Fucked hell yes! Transmigrated as Kaguya Ōtsutsuki just as she gets sealed into the moon? Check… Is there a refund policy here? No? So what, I have to stay sealed up in total darkness for a thousand years, then get released and beat around and killed in 10 minutes last by a bunch of edgy kids? Yeah? Well fuck you! Because that’s not happening! I am Kaguya fucking Ōtsutsuki! And I won’t get beaten by edgelord 2000 and talks my enemies to death kid! Whatever it will take, I will get out, and I will prove to everyone that Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, isn’t some shitty let down of a final villain! Also, learn from me, get daughters… because sons are just not worth the effort, unless it’s the youngest son, always love your youngest child, get rid of the others, nothing but trouble.

Deva was regressed back to when he was 10 years old. It was the year 2001. --- Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or teams used in this fic.

Aegon Targaryen was meant to become the Dragonbane, a broken king crowned in ashes, remembered only for the extinction of dragons and the slow decay of House Targaryen born of the Dance. But fate has erred. Armed with knowledge of what is yet to come, Aegon rises amid ruin: his mother’s enemies still draw breath, the Greens’ poison festers in court and council, and traitors, lords, and would-be kings circle like carrion crows. If House Targaryen is to survive, it cannot return to what it was. It must rise as it was always meant to be... unyielding, unchallenged, and forged in fire and blood. Note- This is a translation

In a world ruled by Levels and Classes, Hanan was born a 'Level 0'—a biological defect. Shunned by society and left for dead in the dark alleys of the Gray Zone, he awakens a forbidden power: The Infinite Evolution System. While others are stuck with fixed stats, Hanan can evolve every cell of his body. Every kill, every injury, and every struggle makes him stronger. The world called him a zero, but he will show them that evolution has no limit

What becomes of your desires when your greatest wish is granted? Cadlen was living his usual day-to-day life when he found himself in a seemingly endless space, with some weird disembodied voice telling him he's dead! Fortunately for him, he's been given a chance—the opportunity to reincarnate with a power of his choice! Wielding a power spurred from countless hours of daydreaming, how will he navigate his new life and the obstacles the world has to throw at him? --- Also posted on Royal Road. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/556107

Han Soorin thought landing the job of a lifetime—makeup artist for LUMEN, the hottest K-pop boy band in the world—would be her dream come true. Billboards, music shows, sold-out arenas… and her ultimate bias, Jung Haejin, standing just a breath away. But reality? A nightmare wrapped in designer clothes. Haejin, the flawless leader adored by millions, is nothing like the angelic idol Gleams worship. Offstage he’s cold, sharp-tongued, and impossible to please. The first words he throws at Soorin? A sneer at her “lack of manners” and a warning she won’t survive a week. Yet every day backstage pulls her deeper into their chaotic world—glittering stages, vicious rumors, obsessive fans, and the suffocating pressure of perfection. She sees the cracks in Haejin’s mask, the loneliness behind the spotlight… and against her better judgment, her hatred begins to blur into something far more dangerous. When a scandal threatens to destroy them both, Soorin must decide: walk away from the idol she swore to hate, or risk everything to stand by the man she never expected to possibly... love? ✨✨✨✨✨ [Chapter: 5-20 Update Daily] [Update schedule: 10+ comments or 2 reviews=1 Bonus chapter]

My Breakup Story With My Bestfriend Sometimes the person you trust the most becomes the one who hurts you the deepest. This is an emotional story about friendship, love, misunderstandings, and heartbreak. Two best friends share beautiful memories… until one mistake changes everything. Will they find their way back to each other - or is some love meant to be lost forever? If you enjoy real emotions, soft romance, and painful goodbyes, this story is for you. ✨ New chapters coming soon. Please add to library and support my journey.

I’ve always been invisible. Just another face in the crowd. The kind of guy who gets overlooked, dismissed, and forgotten. And she? The woman I’ve always had a crush on? She doesn’t even know I exist. To her, I’m just the guy who picks up her coffee at the café, the guy who runs errands, the guy who’s nowhere near her league. But then, everything changed. One day, out of nowhere, I’m granted a system. A tool that promises to transform my life. [Ding! New Mission: Seduce and Conquer a MILF – Reward: $10,000 + Charisma Skill Unlock] A MILF? I had no idea what I was getting into. But when I started, it was clear: the game wasn’t just about women. It was about power. The system gave me everything I needed to start my ascent: confidence, charm, skills, and soon, I was stepping into the world of the rich, the influential, the women I once only dreamed about. With every conquest, I get closer to something bigger: wealth, status, connections. Each MILF I win over not only elevates my life but also unlocks new opportunities, new tasks, and new challenges. [Ding! New Mission: Win Over the Wealthiest MILF in Town – Target: A CEO of a Multi-Billion Dollar Corporation] The rewards are insane. The women? Gorgeous, powerful, and oh so willing. But the deeper I dive, the more I realize the stakes. The wealthier the MILF, the more dangerous the game. I’ll use my new skills to rise higher, becoming a man of influence and power. A force that can’t be ignored. From one conquest to the next, I’ll build my empire of women and riches. Money, women, power- nothing will stand in my way. Not even the world that once looked down on me. [Ding! New Mission: Secure an Elite Position in a Fortune 500 Company – Reward: Unlock Elite Social Status + Advanced Influence Abilities] They thought I was a nobody. Now, I’m the man they’ll never be able to forget.

Amid the steam of the industrial revolution, mysteries surge beneath the surface. Cults and secret societies seek the extraordinary in the shadows, while hidden gods gaze upon humanity from the heavens. Forbidden knowledge, sacrificial rituals, and forgotten histories—mystery is everywhere. Dorothy, unexpectedly transported to this increasingly bizarre world, discovers that to survive and move forward, she must adhere to one principle: Knowledge is power. And forbidden knowledge? That’s an even greater power! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Author: 天使末日 Tian Shi Mo Ri

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A horrible car crash occurred, causing both your parents to be taken from you. Several years pass, and you've been taken in by several different relatives until, finally, your aunt graciously takes you in. However, you had to leave America and fly all the way to Japan. Since arriving, you had not once seen your cousin Kagome, who is the same age as you. Nothing about the things you're told was adding up, which only made you more suspicious. Read on to find out how twisted your fate really becomes when Naraku twists you into his webs of lies.

Kaiden Valcrest buried the killer he used to be the day he found something worth living for. Seven years of silence. A wife. A daughter. A life that almost felt real. Then they took her. Now the man kingdoms once feared as The Silent Shadow walks again armed with an ancient ring holding the sealed souls of seven kings, crossing a world drowning in war and drought, leaving nothing standing between him and the people he loves. Some doors, once opened, don't close.

Yuan Fang transmigrates into the body of Fang Yuan, reborn on Qing Mao Mountain. Sharing a single body, the two consciousnesses navigate the treacherous world of Gu Masters, uncovering rare Gu worms, cultivating primeval essence, and refining powerful legacies such as the spring autumn cicada and the wine worm. With dual awareness and centuries of insight, they outmaneuver rivals, exploit village politics, and methodically amass strength, embarking on a calculated and unrelenting path toward immortality in a world where only cunning and power determine survival.

Justin White loves mythical creatures, and he knows a lot about them. But he knows what people are thinking when he talks about them. They can't hide their pity or laughter. All he wants is to find people and a place that will appreciate his passion as he does. When he walks into an abandoned bookstore in search of a book on mythical creatures, he is catapulted into a new and mysterious world where he comes face to face with creatures he thought existed only in books. In a land where myth meets reality and magic is as common as paper, will Justin have the courage to not only save a kingdom, but also the princess who will one day rule? Or will he just go back to his life of reading books in the stacks?

I will dominate all Goddesses and Familias with my clones.

The heavens do not bleed; they burn. When the King of the Skies lost his heart to the earth, his grief shattered the mortal realm. But he did not seek a replacement, he sought a vessel. With a roar of thunder, he reached down and pressed a silver brand into the skin of a newborn babe, a mark that would pulse with a fevered heat as she grew, a constant, aching reminder that her body was never truly her own. For years, she lived as a ghost, an untouchable prize for a God who had not yet come to collect. She was an outcast in a village that feared the storm in her blood, unaware that the mark on her waist was a bridge between her skin and his divine hunger. But the Sky is not the only power that watches her. While the King waited in the heights for his harvest of fire, another voice whispered secrets of bone and blood into her ear. While the world threw stones, she learned the language of the roots and the hidden, thrumming rhythm of her own desire. Now, the child of the storm has grown. She carries the emerald mercy of a healer in her palms and the violet wrath of a God in her veins. She has stepped out of the cage of her childhood and into a realm where her presence is a spark in a room full of powder. She was born to be a sacrifice. She was raised to be a bride. But as the silver mark on her skin begins to burn with a new, predatory intensity, she realizes the King doesn't just want her soul. He wants the woman she has become. The King is watching. His patience is fraying. And the lightning is coming.

Other name: I Got A Harem Of Yandere Cosplayers Makoto just wants simple things: decent WiFi for his gacha games, cash for instant noodles, and occasional stress relief. After scraping together his savings for a happy ending at a sketchy massage parlor, he discovered his masseuse was Yuna, his gacha-obsessed little stepsister with an expensive cosplay hobby. Before he could process what was happening, his wallet became her personal piggy bank, and his life spiraled into sexual blackmail and cosplay roleplay sessions while desperately hiding everything from their mom. Things got worse when two more girls joined the chaos. Mika, Yuna's supposedly sweet best friend, revealed herself. Then Ayane, his nerdy classmate who used to just borrow his ecchi anime, launched a hostile takeover of his already messy love life. His bedroom went from a shame cave to a battlefield, as all three girls started fighting over who gets to be "Main Wife." Now Makoto's just a fat, perverted pig-dog surviving on instant noodles while three beautiful, terrifying women control his life. His bank account sits at zero, his dignity left town months ago, and his libido keeps making terrible decisions. Looking at the wreckage, he can't figure out how things got so complicated, or why some sick part of him actually loves every minute of it. [Sexual Content Warning] All characters are 18+ and above (otherwise, how can they have credit cards to spend on gacha lol) and have no blood relationship to others. All the sexual acts mentioned are fully consensual and legal. Gerne: Vanilla, Harem, Cosplay Sex, Roleplay, Consensual NonCon, Soft SM, Dirty Talk, Public... NO NTR. === Please review, comment, add to collection, and give power stones if you enjoy my works - 50 collections: 1 bonus chapter - 50 power stones: 1 bonus chapter - 10 review or 10 comments: 1 bonus chapter

Traveling through time and space to become the protagonist of the Ninja World, Uzumaki Xin activated the heaven-defying enlightenment system, he can create everything from scratch, make miracles with one snap of his finger, change the destiny of anyone he sees, and most importantly is he can create the most powerful family that no one ever sees or hear. This is the story of the rise of a fallen family from ash and taking revenge on those who betrayed them. "Will of Fire?" "I will show you what fire is." "The Will of Uzumaki, Bankai: Ryūjin Jakka!" ............. For More advance Chapter Please Visit > https://www.patreon.com/Apple695

In a world where power demands payment, no gift comes without a cost. This is the foundation of the Eternal Pledge: in order to gain something, something of equal value must be surrendered. Comes Eli, a young man who has to navigate through the world after being accused of a heinous that he never committed.

In the year 1522 two months after Luffy come out of the sea, a sleeping giant is discovered accidentally by Robin. With his awakening, everything that he prepared start to appear one by one, the diary he use to have back then start to appear everywhere and the thousand years of history is finally reveal. But with the thing he change in the distant past, everything in the future change. The Seven Archon The God Seed The Twelve Mystic Weapon The Library of Heaven's Path Every strange thing start to appear, all hidden monster start to awake, the True Divine Throne finally appear. With the appearance of the Transmigrate Person, huge change happen in the Pirate World, is it good or bad? No one can answer, but the great change will bring huge opportunity to anyone who are fated.

BOOK TWO OF THE HAMILTON SERIES WARNING: A Regency Era novel. Adult content with detailed smut…Read at you own risk⚠️⛔️ Genre: Historical Romance / Smut / Enemies-to-Lovers / Mystery / Comedy [Book Two of the Hamilton Series. Can be read as a standalone, but better enjoyed after Lady Ines’ Scandalous Hobby.] To the world, Duke Rowan Hamilton is the perfect gentleman. But in the bedroom, he is a man possessed. Rowan Hamilton has it all: a Ducal title, the face of a fallen angel, and a smile that makes debutantes faint. He is the "Golden Duke"—charming, responsible, and utterly adored by society. But it’s all a lie. Beneath the coats and polite manners, Rowan is a man haunted by a ghost. For three years, he has remained faithful to the memory of a masked woman who stole a kiss, bested him at a game of chance, and vanished into the night. He doesn't want any one as his wife; he wants her. When his domineering aunt tires of his bachelorhood, she hires London’s most notorious underground matchmaker to force the issue. Enter Miss Delaney Kingsley. She is sharp-tongued, infuriatingly competent, and entirely unimpressed by his title. Her mission? To drag Rowan to the altar with the season’s "Diamond," Lady Celine, within three months to collect the juicy payment Rowan’s aunt had to offer. Rowan intends to fire the meddlesome woman. But when Delaney looks at him with those hazel, intelligent eyes and orders him around like a young lad, he feels the first spark of life he’s felt in years. He decides to play her game. He will let her "coach" him on how to woo a lady. He will let her teach him how to dance, how to flirt, and how to seduce. But he has no intention of using those lessons on Lady Celine. "You were hired to find me a Duchess, Miss Kingsley. But the only person I want in my duchy and in my bed... is you." As the lessons turn into forbidden nights and the bickering turns into scorching passion, Rowan begins to suspect that his matchmaker is hiding a secret of her own. She moves like a shadow, handles a rifle like a soldier, and tastes exactly like the ghost he’s been hunting for three years. What to Expect: * The Golden Retriever Duke: Who turns into a possessive Alpha behind closed doors. * The Matchmaker Trope: She’s trying to marry him off; he’s trying to take her clothes off. * High Heat: Slow burn that explodes into intense smut. * Competence Kink: He falls harder every time she bosses him around. * Cameos: Featuring the chaotic domestic life of Duchess Ines and Duke Carcel (and their baby Harry!). Excerpt: "Your Grace, please focus," Delaney snapped, adjusting his cravat with efficient, gloved hands. "Lady Celine is waiting in the ballroom. You must look at her as if she is the only woman in the world." Rowan caught her wrist, stopping her movements. He stepped into her space, backing her against the heavy oak door of the study, his "Golden Boy" mask slipping to reveal the hunger beneath. "And how, exactly, does one do that, Miss Kingsley?" he whispered, his voice rough. "Show me." "I—I cannot show you, I am merely the coach—" "Then teach me," he growled, lowering his head until his lips brushed the sensitive skin of her neck. "Teach me how to pretend I am not burning alive every time you walk into a room."