After a devastating tragedy shatters the renowned Romano crime family their fate weighs heavily on Don Leonardo Romano's only heir twenty-two year old Valentina. Determined to uphold the family's power Val will go to any means necessary even if it means selling her heart to the highest bidder. As the Romano family's most notorious hitman Matteo Costa knows the most depraved corners of New York's underground. So when Val arrives home after college he is confident she won't last long. The New York mafia would chew her up and eat her alive and yet... Serving as Valentina's personal guard Matteo realizes Val has grown into a beautiful, smart and cunning woman. He knows it won't be easy keeping the principessa safe especially when the Romano's rivals set their sights on her. But as their relationship grows Matteo realizes that his own desire might be the greatest threat to the Romano dynasty. Season 1 of The Hitman's Mark WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers.

After a nasty breakup, romance writer Joanna Wilson travels to a beach house for a much-needed escape. But when she runs into her best friend's older brother and longtime crush, the summer takes an unexpected turn. As old flames spark and secrets come to light, Joanna and Gabriel must decide if they're willing to risk it all. ***** When romance writer Joanna Wilson catches her boyfriend cheating, she sees her own happily ever after going down the drain. However, what should've been one of the worst moments of her life turns out to be a blessing in disguise when her best friend suggests she travels to her parents' beach house for a much-needed escape and an opportunity to write a new book. Without thinking twice, she jumps at the chance to get her life back on track, not expecting to find rock star Gabriel Morales - aka her best friend's older brother and lifelong crush - only wrapped in a towel the moment she opens the door. They've known each other their whole lives so they decide there's no harm in spending summer together-especially when they both need a break from the world. But when the sizzling attraction they've been nurturing for each other over the years comes out to play, they'll need to decide if they're ready to play with fire and confront the dark secrets that hover over their heads. *** [best friend's brother/rockstar]

After a drunken night out leads to a one night stand with her smoking hot best friend, Maya can't help giving in to temptation again and again. But are passionate hookups and wild trysts all the future has in store?  *****  Best friends since the age of three, spirited Maya Crofton and ladies' man Luke Anderson are inseparable, priding themselves on knowing everything about one another. Or so Maya thought. What she doesn't realise is that Luke has been lusting after more than just her friendship, and, with alcohol involved, sparks soon fly. But past encounters, devastating secrets, and the unbearable need to hide her true feelings put Maya in quite a predicament. Will she overcome her doubts and offer Luke the chance he's been waiting almost half his life for? [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

Ava, an innocent small-town girl, gets sucked into the world of underground fighting when she catches the eye of Shawn Michaels, the irresistibly hot reigning champion. ***** Ava McAdams isn't sure what to expect when she moves to Boston for college. Her sheltered upbringing leaves her exposed to a harsher world, and one complicated male in particular -- Shawn Michaels, the tattooed and intimidating underground fighter who is nothing like anyone she has ever met before. But is falling for him worth the risk of knowing she might lose him every time he enters the ring? [word count: 100,000 - 150,000 words] Cover designed by Ren T

Anna Berndt is a very skilled assassin in Russia. She has trained since she was born and is skilled in any weapon one can think of. She breaks out of that world and moves to America. War then breaks out between America and France. America is starting to lose and needs some help. So they get the best team imaginable and Anna is part of it. Will Anna accept? Will they win the war? Oh, did I forget to mention that Anna is the only woman in the entire army? How will she survive?

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

V's POV We both look into each other's eyes. I feel her honesty with each word. I see her love for me in her eyes. I'm on another universe right now. I hold her waist from my hands the moment she says, "Will I be the last color in your rainbow?" I take her in my arms, press my lips on hers. I've wanted to kiss her for a long time. My lips are all on hers, kissing her, feeling the warmth of her. I open my eyes; her eyes are closed. I can feel her love for me. I close my eyes again. This is the best moment of my life. . . Y/N: What happened, V? Are you okay? Why are you like this? Tell me what happened. V: Why did you do this to me? Why? I told you everything, didn't I? y/n: What happened, please tell me. Let's find out what happen to them ? Best ranking #1 fanfiction #1 bestfanfic

"You want to know what real fun is like, I know it. You can pretend to be the good girl all you want, but deep down, there is a part of you that hates doing all those right, decent things. You want to know what it's like to be bad!" I can't help the tremble that overtakes my body at his words. He draws away and his eyes dip from my eyes to my lips. A hungry, almost desperate look crosses his feature, before he regains himself and gives me one of those lopsided smiles that are full of mischief and danger. "And I'm going to be the one to show it to you." **** I don't stay out late, I don't drink, I don't misbehave, I always do my homework and I never go against my parents. That is until I meet THEM. Seven boys who show me who I really am and who I'm meant to be: wild and crazy and reckless. But I never expected the dark secrets that came with their gang-life- or the darkness they reveal about my own family..... _- This Book is part of a Jikook Trilogy Book series "Heal Me"-_ (It can be read as a stand-alone though)