0.5 in the taste of despair series Aurora Everest Life has no meaning. I'm almost 19 and ever since I graduated all I do is serve my dad. All he does is gamble the money I make away. I don't know where my mom is. My father made a deal with bad men. Men I didn't know could be his friends. But at second thought I don't think they're even as bad as I expected. Even though I'm betrothed or some shit to one of them, I'm going to make a plan. A plan that involves him to fall in love with me. And maybe I should stop being a stripper so my dad would learn his lesson and besides not like I have use for that job anyways. Elias Clark Children. I hate them. My future wife reminds me of them. She acts like one, and I need them anyways for an heir. My family may be kind but that's to who doesn't know us. Mafia is mafia. I know the rules. I need to get married and then get an heir. I don't know where they found Aurora but I know that the deal was to kill her after she conceives. I would feel bad if her own father didn't offer her up as meat. Besides this was made long ago when we were very little.

Malia Rivers. Her family life was great. She had the life everyone dreamed of until her mom caught her dad with another woman. Of course her mom got custody and her father didn't even care. He didn't think how selfish he was destroying the relationship a mother and daughter had. Malia escaped from her mother who was very, is there even a word worse for psychotic. Every time Malia thinks about if her dad didn't cheat on her mom how things would've been different. But she has her best friends Quinton, Emma, and Darren. She also has her therapist Rita who's like an actual mother to her. Unfortunately with her and Quinton Romac it'll always be "just friends" no matter what happens between them. But that stops when she goes to a club, and that club has a blonde mysterious man. Would her life get worse or better with him? Love is a nightmare and a blessing. Was this love? She always wanted to be a lawyer she didn't know after meeting him she'd need one. 'Suddenly he stands up and drags me along with him. He takes me to the bathroom and locks the door as he grins at me. "I think it's time you should take a bath. But since you're so dirty and well I'm so desperate to see you clean as soon as possible so let's just give you one with your clothes on.". He shoves me onto the toilet, focusing on the tub letting the water flow. He lifts me up and forces me to face the mirror. I see him staring at me from behind as I wash my hands. I start brushing my teeth looking back into the mirror seeing that he's staring at me intently with curiosity in his eyes. He has amusement written all over his face leaving me stressed. My body shudders feeling his hands linger around my arm when he randomly decides to lift his arm and punch his hand into the mirror. I let out a scream as all the mirror pieces shatter and scratch my skin.' Highest Rankings #28 in toxic relationship 11/20/22 #31 in twisted romance 11/20/22 #7 in domestic abuse 8/26/24 -Trigger Warning, Contains Dark Themes

McKinley has spent most of her life abused and mistreated. Growing up her parents neglected her and were mentally abusive. Once she graduated high school she moved out and thought she found true love, but she was so wrong. The cycle of abuse just continued and because of the position her husband held it was impossible to get away from him. She was doomed. Until something happens that changes her life completely. Something most people would consider a terrible thing, may just be her saving grace. From the book... However, I am not prepared for the sight I am about to see. My eyes meet the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen and long, wavy blonde hair that I am sure many girls would envy. I can't help but notice she's curvy in all the right places. She has a killer body. But what the hell happened to her cheek? She looks like she has been beaten. She looks terrified. Oh yeah that's right it's because I have a knife. Warning: Contains mature language and themes. Read at your own discretion. Some things may be triggering. This is your only warning!

Jared is a successful Alpha that is also the town's police chief. He not only keeps his pack safe but he also likes to protect the humans in his territory. He's 22 and never found his mate. But one night on a routine traffic stop, his world is turned upside down and life as he knows it will never be the same. From the book... He puts the car into park and his mouth hungrily finds mine. We kiss each other with such intensity I feel like I might burst. He looks so hot in his uniform. I have always fantasized about this. I decide to get a little playful. I stop kissing him for a moment. "So officer, I have been a really bad girl." I say seductively. "You have?" He asks his breath labored from our make out session. "Yes sir. I want you to take me out of the car and punish me right on the hood of you car." Warning: There may be some things that are triggering. Does have a mild sexual assault encounter. Nothing too graphic or disturbing but it's just a part of the story. There are also very graphic sex scenes. I won't warn you before hand. Read at your own risk!

After a night of wonder under flowers and fireworks, Penelope Featherington thought she was on top of the world. Things seemed to go perfectly for once in her life. Until, her best friend discovers something she's been hiding for years. And to top it all off she overhears a conversation she was never meant to hear. And for the first time in her life Penelope truly feels like she's alone in the world. Penelope must look inside herself and decide once and for all if she will continue her usual wallflower ways or if it's time for her to step into the spotlight and claim the life she has always dreamed of having. Colin Bridgerton was, in his own estimation, perfectly happy being single. He enjoyed the occasional dance with the beautiful debutantes and his charming ways lead him to be quite a flirt. However he knew deep down it meant nothing. He was not in search of a wife, in fact he wasn't even ready to entertain the idea of finding one. He did however find himself involved in a rather deep and genuine friendship with one, Miss Penelope Featherington. But when his own foolish remarks threaten to ruin there relationship forever, he must decide whether he can let her go or if there is maybe something he hadn't seen in her before. Could Prince Charming (or rather Mr. Charming) truly set aside his rakish ways for one wallflower? Or will the secrets she's hiding tear them even farther apart? What happens when a wallflower blossoms?

The love between Noah James and Abigail Hayes is put to the test when an opportunity too good to pass up presents itself. Will the newly engaged couple be able to tackle all the new obstacles heading their way, or will they collapse under the pressure? ***** "Mmm," Noah licked his lips, "You taste like strawberries." He climbed on top of me and pressed his lips into mine, his tongue sneaking past all of them and slipping into my mouth. Our tongues danced around each other before he pulled his back and gently bit my bottom lip, tugging on it. "I simply can't get enough." He whispered seductively. "So, why don't you keep going?" I replied, matching his seductive tone. "Oh, baby. I plan to," he leaned closer, whispering in my ear, "especially because I can think of something that tastes even better."

WARNING! THIS STORY IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY AS IT CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, EXPLICIT CONTENT, AND MATURE THEMES. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! * * * "Fuck it. Take me, Noah. I need you to take me." Those words were all that it took to ignite the untamable fire within him. He pushed his lips into mine, kissing me with such hunger, such passion, that it caused a puddle to form in my panties. He released my arms, dropping his hands to his waistband, making quick work on undoing his pants. I pushed my own down and kicked them across the room. He pulled a condom out of his pocket and expertly rolled it onto his raging erection. "Fuck baby, you're dripping onto the floor." He gripped his cock and ran the tip up and down my folds. I whimpered in desperation to feel Noah inside of me. * * * Abigail Hayes is just a girl who landed her dream job at an established Law Firm straight out of Law school. But what happens when she finds out that her one-night stand could jeopardize her career? Will she throw away a shot at love to pursue her dream? Or will she finally give in to her previously Forbidden Fantasies?

Cassidy- Five years ago, my world was flipped on its axis. I was forced to grow up too fast in a world that was unforgiving. But I found a way to cope. That is, until a no-good, goodie-two-shoe writer wannabe showed up in my life and made me question everything. Forced to face my past, I not only learn to find myself, but I found a love that I didn't know that I needed. Finding Hope is a standalone, enemies-to-lovers clean contemporary romance. This novel is intended for mature audiences. TW include, but are not limited to: Alcoholism, Rehab, Relapse, Self Harm, Suicide, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Domestic Violence (Not depicted), Infidelity, Mental Illness, Terminal Illness, Death of a loved one, Death of a child, Divorce, Crude Language, and Sexual Content (Not depicted).

Skylar Evans has been in a toxic relationship for the past two years. But she refuses to leave him because she loves him. However, after getting a tutor to avoid failing statistics, she starts to realize that perhaps love isn't enough. Will she be able to leave her toxic relationship or will she see a changed man, causing her to stay?

Evanly craves love, affection, satisfaction, and sex, all neglected in her loveless marriage. But a ray of hope appears when she encounters a wealthy young man seeking only friendship. Drawn inexplicably closer to him, she wonders if her feelings stem from lust or genuine love. Will she surrender to her desires? Can she lower her defenses and allow him into her heart? Meanwhile, Devon is shattered after his fiancée abruptly ends their relationship at their anniversary party. Vowing never to love again, he reluctantly agrees to a bet suggested by his brother, Danzel: make a woman fall for him within a year and win $800,000. Yet, when he meets his temporary girlfriend, his emotions are unexpectedly stirred. Was it love at first sight, or is there a hidden agenda? As Evanly navigates the complexities of her marriage and her growing attraction, and Devon grapples with his bet and newfound feelings, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Will Devon manage to keep up with the terms of the bet? What will become of Evanly's marriage if she lets her guard down? Can she resist her desires and remain faithful, or will love lead her astray? _____ -Except- "Because I love you!", My voice was raw now, almost desperate. "Because I don't know how to exist in a world where you're not mine." She inhaled shakily, crossing her arms as if trying to shield herself from the weight of my words. "That's not love, Devon. That's obsession." I stepped closer, my hands framing her face gently, forcing her to look at me. "Then let it be obsession. Let it be whatever the fuck it is, but don't you dare tell me you don't feel it too. _____ Join Evanly and Devon as they navigate the thin line between lust and love, desire and loyalty, in a story where passions ignite and hearts are tested. WARNING, CONTAINS: Mature Language, Sex scenes, Assault, Abuse, Rape. (STILL EDITING)