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+)

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

On her wedding day, Evelyn's perfect world crumbled in an instant when a woman walked in, took the microphone, and made a toast. But it wasn't a heartfelt speech about love, no, it was a dark confession. "I'm pregnant with your child," the woman said, looking directly at Evelyn's husband, Caleb Prescott. In that moment, everything Evelyn thought she knew about her marriage shattered. The man she thought would always be hers, was the father of another child?

𝐇𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭. 𝐒𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭. Dr. Volkov, a popular psychologist starts treating a damaged young woman, Leona Winters. The line between patient and lover blurs quickly. But when she uncovers the darkness he's been hiding and tries to walk away, he makes sure she never gets the chance.