Part of you will always want to escape. To be free from the shackles you spent your whole life tied to. But when she finally escaped from under my thumb, I wanted nothing more than to chase her down. I want to save her. I want to love her. I want to cherish her. Part of my heart is still tender from the betrayal, from her leaving, and from everything that happened almost seven years ago. The beast in me won't settle, not until I have her firmly in my grasp, not until I have her sitting in my lap on my throne. I thought I killed the main threat, but there was still someone barking orders. But what they don't realize is that they are lambs compared to me. I will kill them all to protect her, my Queen. But when I show up on her doorstep, so does trouble, but they're not after me. They're here for Alissa and our family, but what they don't know, is that they have to get through me first. But how long after the wedding bells will our happy little family last, and will it be the man hunting us that drives us apart, or will we do it for him?

COMPLETED Lila Lopez. She was admired by all men, and women, she was wanted, desired, untouchable. Many men wonder why Lila is so untouchable, but only one man knows the reason why. Lorenzo Perez. The key to Lila's heart. (Book 2 of the "When the devil met his match series) YOU DONT HAVE TO READ THE FIRST ONE BUT IT WILL GIVE YOU SOME BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE ON THE CHARACTERS :) Mature.

"...I've never had an orgasm before!" I blurt out, backing away a few steps. He sits up, dark hair ruffled and messy from the fingers I ran through it. His eyes, once wide, slowly darken. "You what?" He breathes. *** Running from a dark past, a girl stumbles into a territory ran by a notorious Alpha. He's cold, dangerous and poisons her, forcing her into his proximity. But she harbours a dark secret, which when revealed to the wrong people, causes her to become tied to the Alpha in an arranged marriage that reveals more about them than anticipated... Including the bond they share when they touch. And the Alpha too has a secret, an obsession. For her. *Completed*

COMPLETED ✔️ Ruelle Espinosa is starting over. After a financial scandal sent her ex-husband to prison, she's left raising her young son without any of the comforts of their old life. She'd be lost without Rosario Arriaga, the kind widow across the street. But when Rosa's son comes home, Rue's vow to never trust a man again is put to the test. Guillermo Arriaga left town because he was tired of being "that poor man" who lost his wife and unborn child in a tragic accident. But years have passed and, with his Dad gone and his Mom alone, it's time to go home. Only his mother's not alone. She's taken Ruelle under her wing, and the beautiful and determined single mother awakens something in him he thought was buried forever. As Guillermo and Ruelle are forced to spend more time together, feelings that are more than neighborly grow between them. And with Christmas coming and a child filling both houses with holiday cheer, it becomes nearly impossible not to embrace the joy- and the love- in their lives. UNWRAP MY HEART (Desenvuelve Mi Corazón) ~Akosua ♥

COMPLETED ✔️ Atlas Moreno has lost his mind. That's the only reason to explain why he convinces his Uber driver to be his fake fiancée. Yes, the same Uber driver who he swiped right to on the dating app and ended up being insulted by. One stupid mistake has earned him the label 'irresponsible playboyʼ and to win his father's respect he needs to prove that false. Bribing Erin Cahill to attend the weekend conference so he can play 'Family Manʼ seemed like the perfect plan. The only rule- no touching. They are like oil and water, so itʼll be easy. Until waking up to the same pair of blue eyes is all Atlas wants. NOTE: This is an enemies to lovers, fake dating romance with a satisfying HEA. Each book in this Montana Heartstrings series can be read as a standalone. ~Akosua ♥

"𝗔𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿." After being through a lifetime of trauma Milana Alyona Vasiliev finally feels like she can breath as relief envelopes her into its sweet embrace. But like everything, it is short lived as a new piece of information changes everything she thought she knew. All the sweet lies she had been told finally unfold to present a bittersweet truth, one that she could never expect in all the years she has lived. It could be a chance to move on and to finally have something she craved so much, a family. But the longer she stares at those who hold her future in their grasps, she realizes that even though her future wasn't the brightest, it was a known evil. Now she dives into the unknown and can only hope she can survive. And if you throw trauma, secrets, utter chaos, friendship and love into a perfect mix, there's no way of knowing if it'll turn out well. For once Milana has no idea if she'll be able to face what awaits her.

This book will contain strong sexual themes, mature language, violence, abuse and will move fast. "Stop rolling your eyes" "Or what?" I put the cigarette out placing my body in front of hers. She backed up against the wall as one of hands placed firmly beside her head in the wall. The other I let slowly brush down her cheek. "I think we both know" "No your going to have say" I brush my thumb over her lips before leaning into her ear. "I'll fuck the attitude out of you" "And what's stopping you" ___ Vincent Lopez, a name most will know. He's ruthless, cold but his family never see that. When the Wilsons appear back in town its a shock, They moved for a reason so what brought them back. Vincent has known the youngest Wilson since he was ten and she was a newborn. But now's she's an adult its tempting to forget about everything. She's like a drug he cant get enough of even though he shouldn't want her the way he does.

What happens when you are broke and jobless in NYC, about to book a flight back to your hometown and all of sudden, you get your dream job, in your dream company? The only downside is, you will have to work under an arrogant, rude jerk who will leave no stone unturned to make your life hell. Is the money worth it? Or you better save your dignity and go home?

Gabriella Bianchi is a girl who was taken away from her five brothers, mom and dad at the young age of five. Now, nine years later, she is living with her abusive foster dad who has traumatised the girl for an entire year. And yet, there's a chance for her life to return to the way she wants. She continues to thrive, continues to love, continues to hope, and finally she's rewarded. The Bianchi brothers and their dad have missed their bambina more than possible to imagine. For them, the mafia meant nothing, as all they wanted was to have their little girl safely back in their arms. Cold, cruel and harsh, the brothers changed a lot after their sister's disappearance. Heartbroken, devastated and angered, Roman Bianchi can't help but mourn for his daughter who he misses more than life itself. So what happens when they have the chance to change once again? And for the better this time? After an unlikely reunion with a member of her past life, Gabby is more than thrilled to once again have a chance at living her old life. A life she loved. But that doesn't mean she's unable to get rid of her demons. With the abuse still terrorising her, and secrets between her brothers that could change their lives forever, what happens when Gabby begins to bond with her family again? Will she still love them? Will she be able to battle her demons? Will her brothers and dad welcome her into their dangerous job? Will Gabby ever discover their secrets? Will she finally be happy? (Started on October 18th) PREV: reunited COVER: @mintandroses- ©elinched12