𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢. Book One in the Bittersweet Series. Created: 27/12/18 Published: 16/02/19 Completed: 03/01/20 Edited: As of March 2022 Completed rewrite: 25/01/23

Thandi's entire life has been built on a decade-long lie. The truth is a devastating blow: her parents are not buried-they were stolen, kidnapped by her own uncle, the ruthless Bongamusa Khumalo, whose hunger for power destroyed her family and shattered her childhood. Now, the quiet grief that defined Thandi is replaced by a fury that threatens to burn the world to ash. Her only ally is Luciano, the lover who promised salvation-but to find her family, they must ignite a war that will tear the criminal underworld apart. In a world where deceit, betrayal, and violence speak louder than words, Thandi stands on the edge. She must decide: let the last flicker of her innocence die to save those she loves-or cling to the purity that leaves her vulnerable, risking everything. Her innocence echoed Her innocence came with a price. Will this finally be the fall of it?

Love and hate get tangled in sheets when Vaughn and Claire enter into a marriage of convenience that defies a fragile and bloodthirsty family rivalry. *** Rich and spoilt, Claire's perfect life takes a turn when her father tries to force her into a marriage to pay for his debts. Claire's only escape lies in her father's worst enemy and business rival: Vaughn Jackson. To make matters more complicated still, Vaughn is the man responsible for her brother's death four years ago. However, their marriage will protect her and - sweeter still - show her father once and for all that he does not own her. It seems like the perfect plan. But Vaughn is burdened by dark secrets and vengeful desires. Can six months be enough to fire their passion? Or is the man she turned to for protection, the man she is starting to love, the greatest danger of all? With a killer on loose and love in line, bed sheets aren't the only thing tangled in this game of hearts. *** WATTPAD HQ EDITOR'S PICK - January 2023 Contains descriptive sexual content, strong language and violence. (18+)

He's the billionaire heir who has everything. She's the scholarship girl who has nothing. I was content with my quiet life. I asked for nothing and expected even less. Then Adrian Hawthorne set his eyes on me. He decided I was his. His new project. His unwanted obsession. He says he'll ruin me. He promises to tear down my world until he's the only one left. What he doesn't know is that I'm already broken. And he might just be the one to shatter completely. A dark billionaire romance with a possessive hero, a "touch her and you die" vibe, and secrets that could destroy them both. "His to Ruin" is a standalone dark romance novel. It is part of the book series "The Hawthorne Legacy #1" ______ "I'm going to ruin you for anyone else, Lilia. When I'm done with you, the memory of my touch will be a brand on your skin. The sound of my voice will be the only thing you hear in your dreams. You will crave me. You will beg for me." My breath hitched, my entire body frozen in a state of horrified paralysis. He leaned in, his lips brushing against the shell of my ear, the contact sending a bolt of pure, unadulterated electricity through me. "And the best part?" he breathed, his voice a silken, venomous promise. "You're going to love every second of it." He pulled back, his eyes blazing with a triumphant, predatory fire. He had seen the flicker of response in my eyes, the traitorous shiver that had run down my spine. He knew he had struck a nerve. That was what finally broke the spell. Rage, pure and absolute, surged through me, burning away the fear. I yanked my hand back, my palm connecting with his cheek with a sharp, satisfying crack that echoed in the silent aisle. He didn't even flinch. He just stood there, a slow, terrifying smirk spreading across his face as he gently touched the reddening mark on his cheek. "There's that fire," he murmured, his voice filled with a dark, appreciative hunger. "I can't wait to taste it."

This is book two in the Lost&Found Series but can be read as a stand alone. *** I heard the bag drop on the table before he grabbed my elbow and spun me around. His hand cupped my chin as he made me look in his eyes. "So much anger, piccola raggazza." he said as his eyes darted back and forth between mine. My lips parted as I looked in his grey orbs which he inherited from his father. Sharp, defined jaw and pointy noise with his upper lip thin and bottom, thick. "I'm not angry at you. Your presence and absence are of little importance to me." I stated and looked away. "You grew up in my arms, I know you like the back of my hand." he told as his thumb applied pressure on my jaw to tilt my face towards his. I blinked and looked at him blankly not wanting to give away the fact that I was literally melting in his arms like a puddle. "You're not worthy of my any emotion or feeling. You're mistaken if you think I care." I stated in a matter of factly tone. *** Returning home after four years, Sylvia Mancini will encounter a lot more than she has anticipated. Her life's about to take a complete 360 turn and Adrian Knight just so happens to be the reason why. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT, GRAPHIC VOILENCE, RAPE, MATURE LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL SCENES. #50 in Italian (09/15/21) #1 in Drama (10/03/21) #69 in fear (10/21/21)

"I always have my eyes on my target, Ms. Burgess." He spoke as he leaned closer to me, resting both hands on the table trapping me in between. "Do you?" I questioned and intentionally bit my lips. He smirked and said "I understand what you are trying to do. Do not, I repeat do not do it again." "Why? Are you scared?" "Scared of?" It was my time to smirk "Of me being a distraction to your focused self." "I like your confidence but you can't be a distraction to me." Saying he moved away from me. I held his shirt, pulling him towards me. He rested his hand on the desk again to stay still "What are you-" "Shh." I placed my index finger on his lips, his eyes once travelled to my hand then back on me. I whispered "I think I am already being a distraction to you because you are more engaged with me than with RJ." ∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆°∆ Zayn Miller, the enigmatic male lead, is in love with his girlfriend- who is none other than the sister of Kiara Burgess, the fierce and independent female protagonist. But when a devastating lie turns their world upside down, Zayn is forced into an unexpected marriage with Kiara. Bound by a web of deceit, loyalty, and unspoken emotions, their lives collide in ways neither could have imagined. Will this forced union shatter their lives, or could the lie that brought them together reveal truths neither dared to face? Dive into a tale of love, betrayal, and the unexpected twists that destiny has in store.

|#10 in romance| |#1 in CEO| |#1 in desire| |#1 in marriage| |#2 in drama| |#2 in billionaire| |#3 in hotguy| |#4 in love| |#4 in lovers| |#5 in passion| |#7 in trouble| |#9 in lovestory| |#38 in featured| |#46 in truelove| |#107 in romantic| Book 1/3 Anastasia has had it with love. Having suffered from an abusive and toxic relationship, she can't imagine ever loving again. But what happens when she crosses paths with hot billionaire Ethan Woods who has the charms and looks that make girls swoon over him? Will Anastasia succumb to her feelings? What will become of their relationship as constantly numerous figures and Ana's past tend to haunt them? ~ He stopped in his tracks as he stared at me, his eyes scanning my body from top to bottom. I couldn't help but blush and squirm under his scrutinising gaze. He slowly approached me and I lowered my head, my heart pounding in my chest. I gasped as he held my chin, forcing me to look up at him. My eyes met his dark brown ones. They were clouded with an emotion that I couldn't decipher. "You're wearing my shirt." He whispered, his breath fanning my face, making me weak to my knees. I found myself grasping his shoulders to stop myself from collapsing to the ground. His finger traced my jaw and then trailed down to my collarbone, igniting sparks everywhere he touched me. - This is Book 1 of the "MY HEART" series. Sequel is King Of My Heart.

"I just thought..." I begin, flustered, not really sure where my words are headed. He shakes his head. "We can't," he states, removing my hand from his. "There are a million reasons why we can't." He runs a hand through his hair, seemingly frustrated, and then looks back at me with those haunting, green eyes. I know he's right. I'm married, I have a family, and he's also my boss. *** Vanessa Harrison has acquired everything she's ever wanted in life: a creative lead position at an advertising agency, a perfect two-story house in the suburbs, and a Pinterest-worthy family life. Until she meets Christopher, the new CEO. Chris shows her that it's okay to dream bigger, and suddenly, the foundation that Vanessa has based her entire life on, begins to crumble. With her family life at risk, and fate balancing in the air, Vanessa must ultimately choose between the life that she's always wanted, and the life that she never knew she needed. ⚠️ WARNING: This story contains sexual content and adult language. © 2019 by Victoria Livingston

Diana Blackwood was a woman of many talents. She was the youngest owner of an industry leading fashion house. She was both famous and revered for her designing talents and business savvy. Diana was admired and respected, but what she wanted most was to be loved. Diana realizes that her friends with benefits situation with her best friend isn't all it's cracked up to be and decides to seek something real wherever it may be. A chance encounter forces her to let go of the control she's so used to having and open herself up to the unknown. Will the risk be worth it? Will Diana finally get the love she's been looking for or will heartache and pain be waiting around the corner?

Recently moving to the west coast, Daniela Parker expected a shift when moving with her mother and brother to Los Angeles. Daniela didn't think she had anything to worry about since her brother is an A+ student, and she stayed out of people's business. But when a known gangster, Enrique González, put his eyes on her, she had trouble avoiding the charming brown-eyed man with a background of violence. *black female lead and latino male lead* #1 in the U.S 4/25/25