*sequel of Mercy* After the tragic 'break-up' that has taken place between Athena and Vincenzo, she went to college to busy herself and distract her from the heartache he caused. It's now a year and a half later, and Athena has returned home for the holidays. She has matured in many ways and promised herself never to be naïve again, to never let someone in her heart that easily. She swore to never succumb to anyone - especially if that someone is named Vincenzo. But as soon as she lays her eyes back on Vincenzo, all that she has promised herself flies out of her mind. She starts doubting all her promises because she knows that she won't be able to resist his charms. And deep down she wonders if she really has moved on from him.

"Time is up, I AM CLAIMING WHAT IS MINE!" His voiced shattered throughout the entire tower. He has found me and claiming what is his; me. "Sire please, she not even 21 yet. Please let her stay for the year!" My father pleaded for my life but it was no use. I belong to him. Silence crept through the house before loud banging from large footsteps crept from the staircase. The pleading did not work. He was coming for me. .... BOOM! The large sealed oak door broke down with a simple kick from the notorious beast. I ran to the corner for protection but to no avail. He was taking me to my new life. ------------ My destiny was written before I existed. My family bloodline held much respect throughout generations, we were a perfect fit to be married off to the Vincenzo family. The largest mafia group to rule all of Europe and parts of America. They controlled everything since the beginning of time. So when my ancestor agreed to marry off his 8th grandchild off to the leader of the Vincenzo clan; it was a victory for the family. I am the 8th grandchild. My life now belongs to the Vincenzo clan.

Highest rankings: Teen humor: #1 (23rd July 2020) Cheesy romance: #1 (11th May 2020) Cliche: #1 (22nd May 2020) Teen romance: #1 (18th June 2020) Highschool: #1 (22nd June 2020) Love: #3 (30th June 2020) Rome: #3 (22nd August 2020) Follow my Instagram for any updates and if you have any questions: @nikki_k123 Avery is on a summer girls trip with her best friends Sophia and Amelia, to celebrate summer before they become seniors. And I know Rome doesn't exactly scream 'girls trip' but Rome has its own magic, doesn't it? Hoping to have a girls' trip and avoid people they know as they travel, Avery just happens to run into Ryder. The school's most arrogant, agitating and annoying guy. He's on a trip with his best friends Owen and Colton. What a coincidence, right? All it takes is one drunken girl, one drunken boy, and an unexpected one night stand for the hatred to build between these two. It's a fine line between love and hate and these just might cross it as they dance on the edge. Butterflies, racing hearts, tears, and stolen kisses. What happens in Rome, stays in Rome. Or does it?

Xavier has always been an unapologetically provocative man with minimal morals. As a secret agent working under an alias, seduction has always been his weapon of choice. He has a single weakness, his colleague and 'partner-in-law', Grayson Shelby. He is forced to swallow his unrequited love and manipulate everything like he always has as he plays the lethal game that his job demands. His electrifying desires escalate into a catastrophic blend of blazing lust, lurking dangers, and questioned sanity. How long can he resist?

When Boston's beloved quarterback Oliver Park gets his heartbroken a three weeks after losing the AFC Championship, he feels like the new year is off to a rough start. However, things begin to take a turn after Oliver visits his sister during a closing shift at the Boston University library and he meets Ariel-- a girl who seems to be the first to really knock him off his feet. Oliver thinks he'll never see her again, but Ariel will collide his worlds like no one else. Highest Achieved Ranks: #1 in Football #3 in New Adult #2 in Sports #2 in Romance

"If I give you my hand to help you up, will I end up like your brother?" He debated scrunching his eyebrows together while his stormy eyes analyzed my face. "I don't know Grey Eyes? I guess you will have to put some trust in me," I coaxed, placing my hand out up in the air as I leaned all my support onto my left arm. "You are very interesting Green Eyes," he countered back. He slowly interlocked our hands and pulled me up out of the pool so that we were standing inches apart from each other causing my breath to hitch in my throat. The Michigan football shirt clung to my body as water dripped off of me everywhere. I felt his minty breath against my neck causing goosebumps to skitter across my spine while his rough football hand sent a burn throughout me igniting my whole body ablaze. Those damn stormy grey eyes kept me locked into a staring battle I knew I already lost. I was fully submerged and I was terrified. Boys never made me terrified. _____________________________ Adeline Kavanaugh was the new girl at ClearWater High School. Greyson Leblanc was the star QB. What will happen when the star quarterback realizes he has his eyes set on the coach's daughter?

~~~ Ryder's face turned angry as he pushed me back up against a wall. His face hovered inches from mine. I could feel his hot breath on my lips that smelled like cinnamon. With his chest pressed up against mine, my heart was beating rapidly while he smirked and leaned closer, if that was even possible. "Don't mess with me Ruby. You won't like the consequences." "And what would those be?" I asked breathlessly. His lips brushed against my ear and I drew in a breath. I could feel him smiling. "You'll see." ~~~ Ryder Daniels is arrogant, cocky, and your typical bad boy. He fights, rides a motorcycle, and attracts as many girls as a local Starbucks would. With his Greek God body, every girl falls for him, but he only breaks their hearts by playing them. Ruby Buchanan is the new girl, but not the nerdy one that would get picked on, but a fighter. After her parent's divorce, she had to move from sunny California to cold Pennsylvania. The only way she can get the stress and frustration out from her is to fight. With an unexpected run in with the school's hot 'bad boy', she needs to stay away from this annoying prick with his perfect looks and smirk. She also unfortunately finds out that he's her neighbor. But after spending time with Ryder, will she be able to keep her feelings at bay? Or will she realize that there are deeper feelings toward Ryder than she thought? And when Ryder finds out the twisted past about Ruby, will he run to the hills, or fight for her? ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE: 1/27/2015 This book is now published on Barnes and Noble NOOK, Amazon Kindle, Apple iBookstore, Lulu, and Kobo bookstores FOR FREE!

Everyone at Jackson High School has heard of Heartbreakers, a website dedicated to exposing students who purposely cheat or manipulate others. But despite the website ruining the reputations of more than half the student body no one knows who's behind it. Until it gets hacked. The sugary sweet Aria Mitchell is the last person anyone would expect to be running the online burn book. If this secret got out it would not only destroy her reputation within school but leave a mark on her school record, consequently leading to her dream school being snatched from the tips of her fingers. To keep her and her cousin's identities hidden, Aria is forced to make a deal with the devil - otherwise known as Grayson Jones. With his own ulterior motives, maybe revealing the truth would have been easier than what's to come. Highest rank #109 in Teen Fiction

"I dance with red shoes because red is for passion, for anger, and love." -Avery. Richardson's School for Sports and the Arts, a boarding school famous for turning out the most elegant and breathtaking ballerinas ready for contracts, and vicious, strategic martial artists who often make it into the finals of any international competition. But behind the prestigious exterior and shiny plaques of honor hides a festering rivalry that boils within the students. The Trainees of the Martial Arts aspire to bring home two trophies for every award the Dancers get, and the latter equally competitive as well. Enter Avery Lim, she’s one of the famed soloists from the Dancers, and she’s just two years from graduating and making her big debut into the world’s art scene. She has a little secret, one no one should know about. For behind her make-up and costumes, she is Sentenial, one of the few top female fighters who compete in the school’s underground fighting ring. Everything’s going fine and as it should be, until Avery wins the finals of the fighting ring for the first time ever. James Loyer is sore and angry at being defeated by a girl, and losing the championship title for the first time in ages, breaking his winning streak. Smarting and vengeful, James seeks to uncover who the mysterious Sentenial really is- And get back at her, somehow. How far or how close can he get to the truth before he discovers her secret? Cover photo credits to Robert Calmes Photography.

Love. Betrayal. The Truth. After a horrific first 3 years at Kane View Academy, Rhea Lawrence wants nothing more than to finish her senior year with no problems or setbacks. She is done with the lies and trauma Kane View holds. But when the year takes a dangerous turn with a ruthless King who is set on breaking Rhea, everything changes. After a terrible tragedy struck the King's household the youngest King finally has the chance to inflict the same pain he felt at such a young age. He is ready to cause chaos, destroy the people that hurt him, and let the disgusting truth out. Maddox King is a vicious, cruel bastard who feels no remorse for anything or anyone, ever. He came to Kane View with one job and one job only. Maddox is determined to destroy Rhea even if it means faking what should and seems real. But Rhea is determined on not being the victim again. The real question is, who will break first? Because now, all bets are off and the truth will come out one way or another.