Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*

"I just-I thought all the darkness was gone." "Only a sliver, I am afraid. We'll forever exist in darkness without our light." **** Daisy and her men are back. But if that's a good thing? Whitlock family ties are taking them back to the horrible, yet processed, childhood of the triplets. What they were sure of turns out to be a complete lie-turning their new lives up and down. Even though light gathers darkness, the darkness can always return.

SEQUEL TO 'REIGN' 'Romeo' focuses in on Roman & Arabella's child. Romeo Reign is known as the devil, a beautiful devil who is taking after his father, a made man by 7, clinically a sociopath. He doesn't feel. Delilah Park is known as an angel, her kindness to everybody gets her a long way but it also gets her hurt. She feels too easily. They meet. Two different worlds collide. Two completely different people. Do opposites really attract? Or do the crash and burn viscously? - (4) started - 7/9/2022 finished - 18/6/2023 -

After breaking things off with two of the only people he cares about, Jem is leading his gang the way he always has until he gets wind of a new drug and it's distributor that threathen the few people he has left to care for. When his best friend's life is on the line Jem is the first one taking actions, even if it means getting help from a certain ex boyfriend cop to help keep the drug off the street and finding the man that tried to hurt Dev.

One of his hands grips into my hair while the other one holds my face. "Behave." He says sternly before letting me go and walking into the bathroom. ~~~ Venice Adams loves lights, she was attracted to it like a mosquito to a flame, after everything her family put her through she needed that light. What happens when she stumbled across paths with Liam Santiago, he was nothing but darkness so why was she so attracted to him... She craved him. Darkness takes a human form in Liam Santiago, He was not the light Venice needed in her life, danger followed Him like a shadow everywhere he went and he knew that he could bring danger to her. But he couldn't stay away from her no matter how much he knew he needed to... he craved her. ____ 18+ ©2022-2024

Aris' entire life changes when he discovers he has a heart condition that could be fatal if he doesn't receive a transplant. Eager to speed up the process and attempt to go into private hospital care, he takes on all different jobs to put away every penny he has to save his life. When the chance to become a nanny to a sassy five year old girl arises, Aris knows he's out of his depth with lack of experience. But when he finds out the employer is willing to pay fifteen hundred a week, it's an offer he cannot turn down. Nick is a grumpy, single father who cannot juggle the work-life balance. Desperate to find someone to help look after his daughter, Elodie, to give him the chance to launch his new business app. All he wants is someone he can trust. As Aris walks into his life and straight into this job, Nick is adamant he won't last a day with his cheeky daughter who has no filter. But when an unlikely friendship grows and Aris works his way into Elodie's heart, Nick notices something is beginning to spark in his too-despite telling himself to keep their relationship professional. Lines begin to blur with family outings and endless late nights. Aris knows he needs a new heart but he didn't expect Nick to completely steal it instead. TROPES - single dad / nanny - grumpy / sunshine - Aris falls first, Nick falls fucking harder - forced proximity - chronic disease/illness rep - spicy scenes - dual POV

**** READ 'ON THE ROCKS' BEFORE 'WITH A TWIST'**** She gave up everything for the freedom of others. She is their everything. Need I say more? Started: 26/5/24 Finished: 21/11/24 Book cover background photo: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/8514686788211780/ #1 in MAFIAROMANCE ~ 30/5/24 #1 in SECONDBOOK ~ 30/5/24 #1 in ONTHEROCKS ~ 30/7/24 #1 in TATTOOS ~ 4/4/25

She's nearing being out on the streets and desperate for a job. They own a bar. Need I say more? Note: This is a reverse harem romance, meaning the female protagonist will have multiple love interests. Started: 28/02/2024 Completed: 24/05/2024 Cover background photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/nascaraloe/comments/l23vcc/nascar_aloe_cigarette_original_cover_art_lost_song/ #1 in REVERSE ~ 27/3/24 #1 in BARTENDER ~ 2/4/24 #1 in FEMALE ~ 5/4/24 #1 in POLYAMORY ~ 7/4/24 #1 in REVERSEHAREM ~ 7/4/24 #1 in BDSMRELATIONSHIP ~ 11/4/24 #1 in TATTOOS ~ 1/5/24 #1 in DADDIES ~ 26/5/24 #1 in DOMINANCE ~ 6/6/24 #1 in TEXTTOSPEECH ~ 3/8/24 #1 in DADDYISSUES ~ 18/10/24 #1 in SLOWBURN ~ 20/10/24

Julius Santo was a name that had every human's skin crawling. Most people know of him due to the lethal Mafia he leads, his silver eyes that have watched countless souls fade away, or the sinister scar that crosses his brow. But for Hazel Alexis, Julius Santo was a man of kindness. Someone who was willing to listen to her vent, converse with her, or simply be in her company. Julius was a saviour to Hazel. A hero who guarded, supported, and kept her safe. Hazel Alexis is an innocent, quite oblivious, nineteen-year-old woman. She works as a nurse in a small health clinic, aiming to earn enough money to leave her toxic household, and also spends her weekdays studying at her local college. As her new friendship with Julius evolves, she can't help but fight the overwhelming feelings that develop between them. Obtaining a crush on your best friend could never end well, could it? Every day, the simple things he does drive her deeper into the obsessional crush she has with him. But the hidden truth that remains between the two was the undeniable reality of how their end could possibly be. The mixture of his secret, her obliviousness, and the ultimate reality of it all was bound to cause chaos. What happens when Hazel discovers Julius Santo's true identity? ••• Best Ranks #4 Friendstolovers - March 2022 #1 GrumpyxSunshine - May 2022 #8 Chicklit - May 2022

"The Caregiver and the Mob Boss (pt.2)" ❦ Avelina has always cared for those who can't care for themselves. With a baby on the way, and a man who can't stand her, she has to still find a way to put herself first. Adrik cares for Avelina. Avelina cares for Adrik. Caring was never enough for either of them. With unexpected twists, unwanted family reunions, and secrets that keep Avelina and Adrik far apart; it's almost impossible for them to be together. The true test is whether or not their love will be enough to keep them together. ❦ Cover by @eroticcinderella