Monica L. Smith Livres

"Lana feels that her crown is threatened. The root to all her problems stem from Gethambe's love interest, Ashley. Trying desperately to [save] her position as the true Queen of Achaemenid, she commits the ultimate sin and puts the lives of Ashley and her daughter in danger. Feeling guilty about how things ended with Lana, Gethambe attempts to find her to right his wrongs. Not realizing that Ashley is missing, his focus becomes bonding them as sister wives. His hope is for everyone to live together in perfect harmony. Little does he know, he's already too late. When Ashely awakens, she finds that she is no longer sharing a bed with her husband. It doesn't take long for her to realize that she is in a strange new place with her new daughter, Serenity. Over time, she finds comforts within her new prison, and sees her surroundings in a different light. The Land of Alexandria bonds with her soul and enlightens her being. She learns about herself in a way she hadn't known before. While teaching Ashley about her past, Bullet finds out that she has been hiding a dark secret. Although they cannot become mated partners, he loves her enough to give her what she needs--Gethambe. Ashley and Gethambe are reunited, but they are forced into another battle to protect Serenity. With the strong leadership of Gethambe, the loving heart of Ashley, and the wisdom of Bullet, Serenity's future is protected. Or is it? Will Lana get what she deserves for her treacherous ways? How will Bullet cope with being second in Ashley's heart? What does the future hold for Serenity?..."--Back cover

A FASCINATING INVESTIGATION INTO THE HISTORY OF CITIES: WHY DID THEY OCCUR, HOW HAVE THEY EVOLVED, WHY DO SO MANY OF US CHOOSE TO LIVE IN THEM AND HOW DO THEY AFFECT US?

"In the beginning, there were three individuals that were at a pivotal point in their lives--Ashley, Gethambe, and Lana. As their lives became intertwined, it was impossible for all three of them to get their happy ending. In the sequel, we found out that Lana felt like Ashley threatened her crown. She believed that all her problems stemmed from Gethambe's love for Ashley--a human. She tried desperately to savor her position as the true Queen of Achaemenid, but she committed the ultimate sin by placing a hit on Ashley, Gethambe's lover, and Serenity, her own daughter. After Ashley is inadvertently thrown into Bullet's arms, she is taught about her true heritage. As Alexandria feeds from her essence, she begins to realize that this is the life that she was meant to live. While learning about her past, and accepting the path she must follow, she finds out that Serenity's life is in danger. Her very existence has started a battle between good and evil. Now, in the finale, Serenity has grown into her power, and she starts to realize why she is in such demand. There are only three deities more powerful than herself--The Almighty, Lucifer, and Maahes. She takes a journey to speak with the Almighty only to find out that she is going to lose the one man in her life that brings her joy. Serenity is told that she is destined to open Pandora's box and release a force upon the earth to maintain the balance of power. If she refuses, her people will be demolished by The Mad King's army and she will become enslaved to her biological mother, Lana--The Queen of the Damned. Will Lana and The Mad King finally dominate the realms and strip Serenity of her power? Will Serenity open Pandora's box and sacrifice the man she loves for her family and tradition?"--Back cover

Nichelle's father lost a poker game with a high-roller player. Because he could not pay his debt, to keep from being killed, he gave his sixteen-year-old daughter's hand in marriage to Miguel. She was collected by her husband-to-be and kept locked away until her eighteenth birthday. During this time, Miguel groomed her to become his submissive wife. He made her learn his traditions while teaching her the ways of a dutiful wife. However, while he waited for her to come of age, he often allowed other women in their home to satisfy his appetite. Miguel married Nichelle on her eighteenth birthday, and he immediately became possessive and abusive towards her no matter how big or small the problem. He used his quick temper to make her fall into line. Nichelle finds out some devastating news and escapes the clutches of Miguel. While on the run, her plane crashes in the Amazon Rainforest, and Savage captures her. But the kind of imprisonment he wants to offer her is totally different from the cage she flew from. A savage did not only catch Nichelle; she was saved by one.