Zayden scoffed "pathetic." "Maybe I should take it from here detective." She stepped forward. "I don't need you doing my job." Zayden rolled his eyes. "I said I'll take it from here detective," Lorriate said once again, sitting down in front of the boy. The detective huffed but stepped back allowing the journalist to take over. ____________________ ..."Oh please, the only thing that boy loves more than his gigantic ego is his gun."... ____________________ A failing journalist is forced to join forces with a rude detective to find her missing boss. They both can't stand each other, but their Tom and Jerry foolery can wait! The mysteries and secrets they unveil make them want to dig deeper, there's more to this sudden kidnap than what meets the eye. So you see, they can't part ways and give up on the case over some unnecessary beef just yet, they still have a boss to find after all. ∆∆ Updates: Every Friday Started: 18 November 2020 Completed: ...

Gracefield Town. population 10,000 founded. 1884. Town Motto. Built on faith, preserved by grace. Welcome to Gracefield. where everyone knows everyone. And everyone has a secret or two. Some hide behind stained glass, some bury it in silk sheets, and some, they whispered it into the mouth of a man they should not have touched. This is Gracefield. Welcome to Gracefield. Where everyone is watched. And everyone is owned. But , no one is willing to escape Genevieve Delacroix Gracefield. This is not your regular love story. This is a story about raw, primal, unhinged obsession, possession , longing, and eternal ache . Redemption, claimed, and ownership. Read at your own risk. This is an emotional ,psychological, immersive book. You will ache, burn, lust, cry. Love ,ruined, hope , desire, and fall into eternal ache and longing..

" cause girl your perfect, and you deserve it " ‼️STAND ALONE BOOK FROM NEEDED ME SERIES ‼️ still the same series though 🤍

He left her to protect his bloodline. Now his bloodline is the one thing that could destroy him. Years ago, Amari Grant fell for Luca Moretti - heir to one of the most feared mafia families in Italy. He was her forbidden love, her undoing, and her heartbreak. When his family forced him to choose between his legacy and the woman he loved, Luca walked away... never knowing she was carrying his child. Amari built a new life in silence. She raised their son alone, far from Luca's world of guns and loyalty oaths. Now happily married and thriving. But secrets don't stay buried forever. When word of the boy reaches Luca's enemies, the unthinkable happens - her son is taken. Desperate and out of options, Amari does the last thing she ever thought she would: she goes back to Luca. The man who shattered her heart is now her only hope. When Luca learns the truth - that the child he's being asked to protect is his own - everything he's built starts to crumble. His marriage. His empire. His control. Now the ruthless don will burn the world to find his son and protect him... and the woman who still owns his heart. But rescuing them means war - and in the mafia, love is the deadliest weakness of all.

She only sought freedom through music. He sought to possess her because of it. - A young girl was abandoned and trapped within the confines of a popular brothel named The Flower's Garden. With a burst of courage, she and two other girls planned their escape. Yet their defiance was met with death and ruin - their bodies left to freeze beside the morning trash. But Daniel Wellinger, a respected apothecary, found one of the girls alive and took her home. He nursed her back to health and gave her a new name, a new life - Deborah. Despite the prejudices of the land of Fantasia, Deborah grew like a flower under Daniel's protective care. She learned his apothecary craft and became a prodigy in violin playing. Her music tickled the ears of Duke Markus Beaufort, a sickly noble haunted by inner demons. Her songs soothed him, but what began as fascination soon curdled into obsession. During an outing with her father, Deborah captures the attention of Jonah Watson, the son of a wealthy doctor. A tender connection blooms between them. But will their budding love survive in a society bound by class and prejudice? From the shadows, Markus watches, unwilling to let her go. Deborah had once saved his life, and now, in his mind, she belonged to him. He has one goal: "I must destroy her if I'm to have her." Torn between a man who'd do anything for her and a man who'd do anything to get her, Deborah must fight for the career, freedom, and love she truly deserves. But after surviving the darkness once before, can she face it again without losing herself? #1 in Girl 1/24/26 #1 in Historical Fiction #1 in Sociopath 11/30/25 #1 in Safe Love 2/16/26 #1 in Jealousy 3/9/26

As he leaned in closer, I could feel the warmth of his breath on my face and his tempting lips mere inches away from mine. Our eyes locked onto each other, unable to look away as the tension between us grew stronger. We both knew what was about to happen, and the anticipation was almost unbearable. His tone was low and intimate, "Ana, there were times I couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness. It wasn't just missing an old friend; it was missing you. I didn't realize how much you truly meant to me until you were no longer around. Life felt duller without you." His lips brushed against mine in a kiss that felt both familiar and the appeal of an uncertain future. The world around us disappeared, leaving only the heartbeat of a moment that whispered of what could be. His lips were a perfect combination of softness and a hint of rough passion. His muscular arm encircled my waist, pulling me into his lap. Our lips moved together as if they were made for each other. Dante's warmth, coupled with the musky undertones of his cologne, enveloped my senses. A surge of desire awakened a long-forgotten greed, a craving I hadn't felt in years. Every subtle collision of our chests sent a shiver through me. Beneath the fabric of my shirt, my nipples hardened under my shirt. Each brush of his lips ignited a cascade of tingles, electrifying sensations that traveled every inch of my body. Stifling a moan became a battle against the ripples of pleasure he effortlessly stirred within me. As we pulled away, I met Dante's eyes, his eyes held a depth of longing, a silent plea for more. I only could hope that the same didn't show within mine. The line between friendship and something more had blurred. Our eyes met in a shared acknowledgment. Emotions of embarrassment and guilt collided within me, an internal lecture echoing amidst the tense air. "Dante," I began, my voice a whisper, "You need to take me home." #1 in possessive 6/16/24

#1, Of Blood and Bonds. "You want me to touch you?" He questions, a brow quirked and I nod wordlessly. The feeling of his fingers applying pressure, silently coarse me into using my words. "Yes." He hums again, taking a step back and slipping off his rings one by one as he pulls away, moving towards a chair. "Show me then." Xavier lowers himself into the chair, directly a few feet away from me, his arms spread, legs parted and eyes hooded with anticipation. "Show me how to touch you." *** When a powerful and feared billionaire spends the night with a daring young lady, resulting to her getting pregnant for him, bonds are being formed as she gets pulled into his world. Secrets are being revealed and the past is being exposed. Despite all that, would she still be able to stand the beast? Would she leave or sit and embrace the dark with La Bestia? Peccato (Sin/Sinful)

Carina Lehew is one of the most respected socialites in New York. She works as a fashion designer for her mother, her father owns one of the top multibillion dollar companies in the country, Lehew Enterprises, and everything is finally going good in her life... she thinks. When father fails to pull through on a lucrative business deal, Carina is kidnapped by one of the most notoriously wealthiest businessmen affiliated with the Italian Mafia, Matteo "The Butcher" Carson. Panic, worry, and fear consume Carina as she tries to find a way to escape the lifestyle that comes along with Matteo, but will it be too late when he gives her options she can't refuse? Will she see a different side of a man she believes to be a monster? Most importantly, will she fall for the ice blue eyes that haunt her every night? ****This story contains physical abuse and sexual content, but does NOT glorify it!!!! READ AT YOUR OWN DISPOSAL!****

Camilla Hartley, a disciplined, ambitious law student with no time for distractions, takes on an elite private tutoring job to pay her way through school. Her client? Julian Kingsley-the enigmatic, spoiled heir to a powerful empire, infamous for his charm, apathy, and trail of scandals. What begins as a transactional arrangement quickly spirals into a psychological chess match as Camilla's razor-sharp mind clashes with Julian's dangerous allure. But behind his smirk lies a restless intellect-and behind her composure, a history she refuses to confront. In a world ruled by money, manipulation, and masks, who's really teaching whom?

She's always been told she's too much. He's the embodiment of everything she's not: Nerdy, Arrogant, Stubborn, and Infuriatingly handsome. When their paths collide, sparks don't just fly-- they ignite a war. She's determined to shatter the stereotype he presents, rewriting her own narrative in the process. But as their battles escalate, something unexpected happens: a dangerous attraction simmers just beneath the surface. Lines blur, and they find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew about each other... and themselves. Is this the beginning of an epic love story, or will their stubborn pride lead to their ultimate downfall? In a world where expectations reign and hearts are guarded, they must decide if they're willing to risk it all for a chance at something real. But can true love truly conquer all, or are some enemies destined to remain just that?