southern wood fern

Eve Thompson found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. "Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister," she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. "You have to get Mr. Charlie to marry you, everything we have depends on it!" said she. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Anthony Charlie's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by the memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Eve Thompson on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now-abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Anthony Charlie!

Chastine Aphrodite Reign is the only member of the long-forgotten Wood Clan to enroll in a prestigious university known for its elemental users. While the major clans—Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Dark—are admired and feared, the Wood Clan has faded into obscurity after hiding for over 50 years. Once a formidable power, their legacy has been overshadowed and forgotten. Determined to restore her clan’s former glory, Chastine faces derision and is labeled as a coward from a weaker clan. To reclaim their honor and erase their tarnished reputation, she must rise above and defeat the most powerful members of the major clans. Through sheer strength and determination, Chastine aims to prove the Wood Clan’s worth and return them to their rightful place among the strongest.

Shen Yugui found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. 'Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister,' she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. 'You have to get Mr. Fei to marry you, everything we have depends on it!' she said. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Fei Nancheng's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Shen Yugui on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Fei Nancheng!

In the year 3050, humanity is still recovering from a devastating war that took place 1000 years ago. The war was fought between various alien races and resulted in the destruction of Earth. To protect humanity, a group of warriors known as the Annihilators was formed. These warriors, known for their exceptional strength and powers, have been keeping the peace in the galaxy for the past 200 years. Our story follows the journey of a young man who is about to embark on the path of becoming an Annihilator, facing the challenges of the grueling selection process and the dangers of the Southern Legion, the elite squad within the Annihilators tasked with dangerous and life-threatening missions. Will he rise to the challenge and become one of the elite warriors?

Cold War, hot spies, y'all. Vincent and Kolya are back -- in the Deep South. They must protect a brilliant chemist and his family while the man completes the new formula he's promised to sell to T.H.R.U.S.T.<br><br>The assignment should have been a piece of pecan pie, but F.I.S.T. has its eye on the formula, and the local rednecks take exception to a bunch of Damn Yankees moving into their territory. Can the two spies keep the family safe? Will the doctor's two precocious children sabotage the whole assignment?<br><br>And what about Vincent and Kolya's new relationship? This is their first assignment since they made the decision to move in together. Can they cope with the strain of the job ... and the humidity? Or will their new romance be put on the back burner along with the grits and collard greens?

In a world where magic thrives and mythical beasts lurk in the shadows, Tohgi Akura is born into the unforgiving southern district of Vandekar, a lawless land ruled by bandits and plagued by poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, Tohgi harbors an audacious dream: to achieve that dream he must become a Knight, a title synonymous with honor, power, and nobility. His raw talent rivals the elite, but his lack of noble heritage leaves him scorned by the privileged. Yet, Tohgi’s unwavering determination and resilience catch the attention of influential figures who see potential in the unrefined boy. With their assistance, Tohgi rises through the ranks, challenging a society built to keep people like him in the dirt. But ambition has its price. As Tohgi carves his path toward greatness, his defiance against the status quo ignites conflicts that spiral into devastating wars. In his quest to protect those he loves and what he stands for, Tohgi must grapple with the weight of his choices and the sacrifices demanded by his legacy. Will Tohgi Akura go down in history as a hero, a tyrant or just another man. His story is one of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting cost of dreams. Do not hesitate to comment your thoughts at any point in the story, it would bring me great joy to be able to interact with readers of my work. I hope to see you on the other side. PS: Bold text indicates the use of magic, parenthesis () indicates thought. Thank you! Enjoy! :)

Dirge Cresta, youngest brother of the two most powerful Alphas in the Shifter Federation, is thrilled with his life over two years after Hades’ death. He’s only missing one thing–a mate. Then, his ally wood elf Princess Thessalia shows up in his kingdom with her best friend to find a plant and make a potion that could allow them to travel more outside their sacred groves. Thessalia, however, isn't just there for the plant–she's fleeing a forced marriage by hiding out in the shifter lands, safe with the Crestas. Being hunted, she must hide as a shifter to find the plant–in just three weeks. As Thessalia and Dirge, with the help of the Crestas, try to find the plant, they discover a shocking plot that could threaten not only the wood elves' but also doom Dirge and Thessalia's budding romance. Will Dirge and Thessalia find the plant and find love as fated mates before it’s too late? The Alpha’s Little Brother Loves a Wood Elf by Amanda Madden, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

You never realize what someone is dealing with until you break down their walls. That's what these 4 people had to do, they had to break down each other's walls and see all the ugly there is. Kate is married to very dark man. Mac is suppose to bring her husband down but finds himself wanting to save Kate in the process but does Kate need to save him too? Ryan is riddled with guilt and blackmailed to betray, but will he give up love and family just to keep his secrets? #violence #erotic #trauma #epiclove

First installment the in Southern Nights Series. Kathryn came off of the break up with Alex unsure of who she is anymore. Time has passed, Alex goes on a down hill spiral after losing her. Enter Nathan Hail. Her ex boyfriends best friend. He is the perfect guy always calm and collected but deep down he's constantly fighting a war within himself. Nathan sees Kathryn as the ultimate prize over his best friend and Kathryn was filling an empty void. This twisted romance will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. Will love conquer all? Can Alex win her back? Search Book Two Solace already in progress

Jennifer and her best friend Noah started their senior year in high school with a plan to have loads of fun. But some events of past comes back to haunt the residents of Evergreen Wood. Their friends start to get branded by an anonymous. Her friends become strangers. Everyone becomes a suspect. Everyone has motives. As days pass by, Jennifer faces some horrible truths. Will she find herself among friends again?