Second Chance Romance Love-at-first sight--faster-paced love affair Single father Surprise baby HEA standalone Five years ago, my life changed when my wife left my two-year-old son and me in the middle of the night-breaking my heart. After that, I vowed to friends and family that I'd never fall in love again and would only focus on raising my autistic son and working on my farm and horse ranch. That was until a beautiful blonde-haired, green-eyed beauty moved to my town--changing my life forever. Being stubborn, I did everything I could not to let my ticker control me and my thinking process--avoiding eye contact with Josie, conversations, and what my ticker, mind, and soul was telling me... But then I saw Josie daily at the diner she worked at and became jealous whenever Jack, the town's annoying wanna-be cowboy, tried striking a relationship up with her. I always felt my wife, Hailey, would return to Maverick and me, and we'd be a family again. But the more time I focused on the new girl in town, the more I wanted Hailey out of my life, and the more I wanted Josie in mine. Then, one night, my life forever changed when I allowed a door to open and gave Josie something I said I'd never give--my ticker. Credit for cover: selfpubbookcovers.com/AKcoverdesign

*Formally Known As: My Hero is My Best Friend and a Marine (MBFFM) "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -George Orwell "Mummy door!" Bentley yelled running in the kitchen from the foyer. "Is she, well lets go see" I say wiping my hands on my apron, walking to the front door. As I open the door I see a Marine standing there in his uniform with a few envelopes in his hand. "Are your Alana Kelsall?" he asks in a kind voice. Confused I reply "Yeah I am please, call me Anna." as Bentley peeks out from behind my legs. I have this really bad feeling in the pit of my stomach that I know what this is about. "I'm General R. Paul, on behalf of the United States Marine Corps, we are sorry to tell you that Captain Damon Norris was killed in the line of duty. These are for you." He says handing me the two envelopes. <3 Damon and Anna have been best friends since they were in diapers. Their families are close friends. When Damon was 18 he decided to join the forces, more specifically the Marines; following in his grandfather's footsteps. What she doesn't know is that he has loved her since he was only 13 but, was just too scared to tell her. He had only one week after basic training to see his family before being deployed to Iraq for 4 years. So they decided to spend his last week together and before his deployment; they wind up sleeping together. Resulting in her becoming pregnant. What would you do if you were told that your best friend, and the father to your children was dead? Then years later find out that he actually survived by showing up on your doorstep late in the night? ~*~*~ *Warning: there is a lot of cussing, crude remarks, the occasional sex scene, and possible triggers, don't say you weren't warned.* Co-written with: River-Elliot D. James

Callie Jacobs is an All American softball pitcher, straight A student and has a bright future ahead of her at The University of Texas. But, the moment Josh Collins enters her world, it is a constant battle between choosing her parents rules and boundaries or exploring her own path. Josh Collins, a bad boy who has always been trouble in school and didn't follow most rules, has had a different upbringing and slightly different structure. Now, three years later, he committed himself to the United States of America, joining the Marine Corps. When Callie and Josh are reunited years later, it begins an emotional rollercoaster of lies, betrayal, and heartbreak. But in the end, does true love really conquer all? © copyright reserved 2021

I pushed away from the dinner table and stood up really fast, then bolted for the door. I couldn't just stay here and listen to him tell me he was leaving, I just couldn't deal with it. Tears start running down my face just as I reach the edge of the grass and sidewalk about to enter the street, but arms wrapped around my waist and I collapsed into them."Baby girl, I'm so sorry." He sounded as heartbroken as I am "I really am, I wanted to tell you first. Before I had to tell very one like that, I don't want you crying like this. It breaks my heart." "I still remember the time I lost you in the woods." "You had no idea how scared I was because I lost you. I thought I lost you for good, that I wouldn't be able to find you, ever." I leaned my head into his chest."Every time I called your name I got more scared that I wouldn't find you, but then I did. I found you. You were huddled up crying against a tree trunk, you didn't even know it was me till I called your name.'' "The way you looked at me after that, made me want to never see you cry again. So I promised myself I would do everything in my power to keep you from crying, and I did a good job. Until now, that is. Not only did I not keep you from crying, but I'm the reason." he says, his voice barely above a whisper. His eyes shining with tears. "You also promised never to leave me." I whisper as I'm finally able to talk, my lips quivering. "I know..." "You promised!" I shout, he holds me tighter. "I know... I know, and I'm sorry. I never meant to break that promise either." ~ Tyler and Dakota have been best friends since either can remember, even with a 2 year gap in their age. But what happens when Ty leaves and joins the military, and leaves Kota behind? Something he promised he would never do? Will it wreck their friendship for good, will they be able to repair it? When Ty comes back, Kota is in a terrible situation. Will Ty be able to protect her? © 2013 Kenzie Elaine (Wattys13)

Jade Jennings has spent most of her life in the Australian army. After coming back from a tour overseas she expected to be welcomed by her loving fiancé. What she didn't expect was to find him in bed with another woman, doing drugs and all her hard earned money gone. To escape the pain and betrayal Jade jumps at the opportunity to go back on tour. However, 9 months later she is back after a gruelling and horrifying tour that has left both her body and mind in pieces. Moving into her new apartment the last thing she wanted was to be living next to the gorgeously attractive Marcus Blackwood, who is well known for his heroic acts of bravery in the field as an elite SAS solider. As tension and attraction flies will Jade be able to keep her heart safe or will Marcus break her more, than she can handle. ***** CURRENTLY UNDER EDITING

He stared down at me with those cold dark eye's. Backing me up against the wall with his hand pressed against my throat he growled out. "Do you know the ways I could kill you? The things I could do to you babydoll? I'll ask you again, what did you see in my black bag?" Through tears, I stammered out. "N-nnothing. I saw nothing" Giving me that malicious smile of his, he spoke in that deep Italian accented voice "Good answer Laney, good answer". Finally letting me go, I placed my hand to my throat where his hand had burned into my skin, and watched him leave me standing there. Little did I know that when I robbed him as a prank it would change my life forever. LIttle did I know he harbored dark secrets and was the rising Italian mafia boss. Little did I know he would become so important to me. Little did I know that London Harper would own me heart, body, and soul. What the hell was I thinking. I came to this small southern town strictly for business, yet managed to get robbed by some college girl. If it had been anyone eles, they would be dead before the sun set, but I can't bring myself to harm her. She has become my obsession. I eat, breath, sleep Laney Valor. Wanting so bad to whisk her back to New York with me,to live the normal life for once, but how can I corrupt the soul of this innocent beautiful girl. She knows nothing of my darkness, nothing of the mafia lifestyle. Torn between what's right and what's wrong, I leave her behind, but this wicked women seems to keep popping up in my life in the most unexpected ways. Laney simply won't disappear. Let the corruption begin..... 🚫 Warning: This is a dark romance. Intended for mature reader's.

⚠️warning⚠️ this book contains mature content and abuse. This Is the first warning and will not be the last. Andrei Volkov is the head of the Russian Mafia. He's ruthless, dangerous, rich and has every woman on their knees begging for him to take them. He's never loved anyone, since his past has left him unable to do so. Skylar Jones; homeless and without any family. She's the kindest and the most selfless person you will ever meet even without money. One day, Skylar meets two men that work for the Russian Mafia. They offer her job that she has a tough time refusing even with the strings attached. What will poor innocent Skylar do when she meets the Andrei? Will she fall madly in love like the rest or simply think him as another man? WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN TRIGGER STUFF TO SOME PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE EASILY UPSET BY THE THOUGHT OF RAPE OR ABUSE, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.

My eyes went black as the darkness enveloped me everything went dark my world shattered into million pieces as reality dawned upon me, my dimitri just pierced a bullet through my soul he killed me with his own hand,slowly i began to loose my breath and every thing stopped,i hate you dimitri castello. Stella afrrod a 19 years old girl trying to put her life together with her so called family. But one day everything changed it was not only a change in her life but a change that would put an impact on her whole world in a very harsh manner.. Dimitri castello is powerful 27 years old mafia don he gets everything he wants but one thing he don't get easily is trust... and also he never trust blindly.....

"Tell me what you want?" He asked me as he was pressed me against the wall. His hand was snaked around me playing with clit in a slow and tortuous manner. He was slowly building up the tension. I could only give a low groan in response. "No, that's not what I want to hear," he said and gave me a sharp smack on my ass, "tell me what you want?" He repeated himself and wrapped his hand in my hair and pulled my it back. The pain was dull compared to growing tension in my between my legs. "No," I wasn't going to give in to him. I balled my fists against the wall and tightened my legs together. He pressed hismelf against my ass, and I could feel how hard he was against my ass. He rocked his hips against my ass, and I couldn't help but lean into him and go with his rhythm. "Why are you fighting me? You know what you want so just give in..."he whispered against my ear and slowly grazed his teeth against my earlobe. Personally I didn't even know that I liked it until he did it to me. The things he could do to me. "Mateo, por favor (please)..." I barely whispered. Mateo may have been known as a porn star by some but Sofia would soon find out that there's more to him then meats the eye. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ This description isn't the best, and I'm sorry about that. Thank you for reading❤️. This book will be updated in multiple chapters at once. ALSO THERE WILL BE SPANISH BUT IT WILL BE TRANSLATED!

#1 Italy Rosalie Teodora Boncotti is the Italian heir of the former mafia leader Andres Boncotti. Andres Boncotti died a month ago passing down his leadership to Emillio Beau Delgatto. Andres Boncotti died saving the Pistole e rose mafia house ( guns and roses.) Rosalia Teodora Boncotti is a 19 year old girl in Italy. She's a literature major and works at a grocery store while looking for a job at a publishing company. Rosalia's dreams are brushed to the side when she ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time, ending up apart of her deceased fathers former gang. Of course it's against her will. She heavily despises gangs after they let her dad die. It's the one thing she hates most in the world She's like a firecracker. Light the wrong fuse and she explodes, but there's a better outcome after the loud explosion. Emillio Beau Delgatto is a 19 year old mafia leader. Passed on by the deceased family friend Andres Boncotti. Emillio is a cold rutheless self centered man. He doesn't belive in love, or lust. That's until a fiery firecracker comes booming into his life. Her attempts to make him hers again. Everything is all but easy, considering he's a stubborn devil.