Sequel to the Within His Reach series. ~ She tries to leave the past behind. He can't seem to escape it. The two lovers move to Italy in the hopes of a safer life. But when the greater powers living within the orchards and vineyards make themselves known, what would've been their way of getting closer turns them against each other. Who knew your love for someone could be the thing bringing you the furthest away from them. With new allies formed, and old enemies returning from within the shadows an even bigger storm rumbles. With the Golden Rose in Italy, the Achilles heel of the Coveney's is in shooting range. Will he be able to keep her safe, or will his urge to save his only biological family be the demise of the one he fears the loss of the most? Is it really worth it? Once and for all? * * * * * This story belongs to @cravinghappiness and is not to be copied or reposted anywhere without my consent. Disclaimer: This story contains mature themes, such as sex scenes, violent scenes and strong language. If you do not feel comfortable with that then I advise you not to read this book and to find something that's more of your taste. 18+ And finally, if you like this story please vote, comment and share with other readers. If you'd like to, please inform me if you're a first time reader or a ReReader!

~ AVAILABLE ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/164434193X ~ She hated riding the subway. It was cramped, smelled, and the seats were extremely uncomfortable to sit on for hours on end. Now add a group of crazy mask-wearing, weapon-wielding, maniacs to the ever growing list of reasons why Gemma hated riding the subway. Gemma Conners is your average eighteen year old and for the past two years she's been riding the subway to and from school with no problem. She always expected the same ol' same ol'. Cramped spaces, hard seats, and perverts staring her up and down and "accidentally" bumping into her and blaming it on the train as it jostled people into one another. Never did she expect a group of masked men to rush in and hold everyone onboard hostage, demanding that they all play along with their sick and twisted idea of a "game". It was either that or die. To add on to her ever growing list of problems, one of the passengers onboard just so happens to be Archer Daniels, your typical high school "heartthrob" and Gemma's classmate. Her day just kept getting better and better. With Gemma's luck, she'd be lucky if she lasted five minutes. Yep. She really hated the subway. *Book Cover Credit: Irah Marie* Thanks again for making such an AMAZING cover!❤️

She served the friendly faces of the regular customers that day. She helped others that day. She was supposed to stay with her family on that day. But she never came home. Juliette is loved by everyone. A hard working girl juggling University and shifts at the popular cafe, she works to provide for her family and take care of her sick father. Seeing hundreds of faces on a daily basis is something Juliette is used to. Old faces, new faces, you never know who you're going to meet. "All it took was one glance, one smile, one gesture to realise she is the one I want". This story will include very mature content. ⚠️

MATURE +18} 'I'm not like your previous partners, Ava.' 'Why me?' I groan, struggling to wriggle out from under his massive body. Pausing, I meet his steely blue eyes and am ensnared by their intensity. 'You were made for beasts like me.' *********************************** Returning to Black Mountain was my path to healing and closure. Yet, fate had other plans, plunging me into the heart of darkness. Here, forbidden desires and veiled secrets threaten to engulf me. Bound to those who thrive in shadows, I question: Can I ever break free? ******************************************* [WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT AND DARK THEMES]