Set in the late 1990s, Mariah Knox escapes a toxic relationship hoping to rebuild her life in a small Mississippi town. The last thing she expects is Dylan Hudson-a protective, rough-around-the-edges man who quickly becomes her safe place. What begins as an unexpected connection soon turns into a passionate whirlwind romance filled with family drama, jealous exes, heartbreak, danger, and second chances. But as their love deepens, Mariah and Dylan discover that building a life together means fighting for it through every challenge thrown their way. Emotional, steamy, and deeply heartfelt, this small-town romance is a story about healing after pain, learning to trust again, and finding the kind of love that feels like home.

The edited version of this story is now available on Kindle . But this is the Raw version and you are welcome to it. Jenna Bradshaw's life looks perfect from the outside-a comfortable home, a successful husband, and two grown children. But beneath the surface, her world is crumbling. Over decades of quiet sacrifices, Jenna has lost herself, her voice drowned out by a loveless marriage, dismissive children, and the judgment of her husband's elitist family. She has become invisible in her own life, a shadow of the hopeful young artist she once was. When her best friend Sasha tragically dies in a car accident, leaving behind two foster children, Jenna is forced to confront the harsh truths of her existence. While taking on the care of Leah and Dylan, Jenna begins a journey of self-discovery and renewal, reigniting her passion for art and finding strength in her independence. However, her decision to walk away from her marriage is met with resistance from her husband, Troy, and their children, who fail to see the quiet pain she has endured for years. As Jenna builds a new life, she learns to confront her past, embrace her grief, and reclaim her identity. Along the way, she discovers that resilience lies in allowing herself to be vulnerable and in daring to demand the love and respect she deserves. Will Troy learn his lesson or is this goodbye forever?

I can save almost anyone's heart-except the one that mattered most. On my twenty-seventh birthday, my husband Spencer collapsed and died in my arms, leaving me with nothing but the echo of his love and the ghost of a future we never had. Two years later, I'm still running-from the grief that won't let go, through endless shifts, sleepless nights, and the sterile walls of Cedars-Sinai. But when a new case rips open old wounds-and an unexpected connection slips past my defenses-I'm forced to face the cracks in my armor. Do I keep surviving in the shadows of the past... or finally fight for the chance to live-and love-again? Because the man I can't stop wanting is my sister's ex- my secret first love- and worse, the one who never got over her.

Winner of Best Plot of The Bad Boy Awards 2019 Excerpt: "Come on, Lena," he said, his eyes darkening in desire, "Be my dirty little secret and let me be yours." "Dirty little secret?" I asked, desire sliding through me. "Let me do dirty things to you," he said, his mouth hovering over mine, "And you'll do dirty things to me and no one will ever know." Description: Asher was in love once, but when she cheated on him with his best friend, he swore he would never fall in love again becoming a notorious playboy who kicks girls out of his bed before his sheets are warm. His neighbor, Lena is a good girl but when her best friend dies, she decides to experience everything she has avoided her whole life. When Asher and Lena strike a deal to become friends with benefits, will their dirty little secret become more or crash and burn into a complete disaster? There will be mature themes involving sex, suicide, depression and violence within this book. This book will be going through slow editing.

"Of course, I promise. She's my wife." One truth. One lie. And the beginning of his downfall. She never meant to become his scandal. He never meant to make her his wife. When a leaked video threatens both his family and reputation, Kyle Ingram does what any ruthless billionaire would - he fixes the problem with a contract. Three years. Ten million dollars. And Francesca, his ex-best friend, as his bride. The contract arrangement was supposed to be simple. There's just one problem- Francesca isn't the liar he thinks she is. And Kyle isn't as easy to read as she once believed. As their marriage turns messier, hotter, and far more real than either of them planned, someone begins targeting the Ingram family from the shadows. In the Ingram world, weakness is an invitation. And Kyle's greatest weakness might just be the wife who refuses to be his. THE MENDED HEARTS SERIES Book 1: The Unseen Bride (Keith & Ella) Book 2: The Indebted CEO (Marcus & Celeste) Book 3: The Ingram Arrangement (Kyle & Francesca) Each book is a complete standalone with guaranteed HEA.

Cassidy Katelyn Jones thought she knew what love was. For years, Sloan-the man who once showered her with sweetness and attention-was everything she believed in. But love turned bitter, promises frayed, and devotion became denial. Even when his betrayals cut deeper, Cassidy clung to the hope that the man she fell for was still there, hidden under the wreckage. Until the day the truth stared her in the face-and she could no longer look away. Reeling from heartbreak, Cassidy stumbles through the quiet ache of her days, convincing herself she can survive on routine alone. Work. Coffee. Sleep. Repeat. But life has other plans. At her favorite corner café, a stranger with storm-blue eyes and a worn leather jacket notices what no one else does: the way her smile has dimmed, the exhaustion she hides behind sharp wit and floral dresses. Killian is nothing like Sloan. Rough around the edges, steady in ways that feel foreign, he asks for nothing-yet offers presence where silence once pressed too heavy. But Cassidy's heart is tangled in years of love and loss. To let go is to question everything she thought she knew about loyalty, forgiveness, and herself. In this slow-burn romance about endings, beginnings, and the fragile space in between, Cassidy must learn that sometimes the quietest moments reveal the loudest truths.

Years of friendship between them all. But can you really only be friends with the one person who has had your heart from the very beginning? A story of friends, love lost, love found, and one hell of an amen.

Anna Anderson, a fun-loving country girl, lives on a farm with her mother and a few farmhands. She loves nothing more than riding her beloved horse Dandy. However, when she is part of an accident that leaves deep scars she doesn't want to continue living. Trevor O'Connor, the beautiful blue eyed boy , is hired by Anna's mom Claire and instantly takes a liking to the broken girl. He tries to help Anna conquer her fear and after multiple fights , tears and kisses, she finally gives in. But when Anna discovers that Trevor has hidden a very important detail of her accident from her she fears she will never be able to trust him again. *Read this novel and experience the love between Anna and Trevor and how they work through their problems to come out stronger than before*

He's a doctor who saves lives. She's a dancer who sells fantasies. Loving her is a professional suicide mission, but the craving is stronger than my conscience. One stolen look. Two shattered lives. A secret that could ruin them both. Sloane Asher has a secret, and it's hidden behind the velvet curtains of Nocturne. To pay for her sister's medical bills, she wears the mask of Hera. To everyone else, she's just another law student. Until he walks in. Dr. Nathan Brooks is the city's most elite trauma surgeon. He's the golden boy of LA, the Senator's son, and the man who has spent years being the "responsible" one. He's also her best friend's brother. He's not supposed to want the girl behind the mask. She's not supposed to fall for the man who represents the life she's trying to survive. ⸻ 🔥 Dark. Addictive. Sinful. Worship Me is a forbidden age-gap romance about control, surrender, and the line between love and destruction.

He was my first love. My only weakness. My greatest mistake. Adrian Blackwell - billionaire, media darling, heartbreaker. I gave him everything. He gave me betrayal. Three years later, fate throws us into the same room again. Same city. Same fire. Same unfinished love. But this time... I won't be the girl who begs. And he won't walk away untouched ------ I am so glad you all are enjoying my story.😊It means soo much, as I am a new writer, who just started writing .