Annette's whole life has been upturned when her mom remarried a FBI agent. And to make it worse her biological father finds her... after she is kidnapped she begins to wonder,"Will her father take her and her friends away for good or will her step-dad be able to rescue them? Does he even care? " Book 1 in the LIFE series.:)

"Skin once broken ,can never be the same. Just like hearts once betrayed, struggle to beat again." ................................................... A broken piece of glass, a shattered heart. Was all that could define Ethan Lockwood's past. The heir to one of the biggest estates in the country, the most eligible bachelor as the tabloids said. With persona cold as ice and presence authoritative and terrifying ,he was making sure to not let anyone come close to him. Not giving anyone the right over him. Until he met her again. By hands of fate, the very girl he despised more than anything. The girl behind everything. But. What if the girl was no longer that beautiful confident rich man's daughter now? What if behind her beautiful smile she veil's a ugliness that made her insecure every night. What if she has been already punished in the worst way which resembled a nightmare. What if she was scarred beyond repair. Will he be able to see beyond her fascade? Does he have it in him to forgive her after everything? Circumstances change, people change and stereotypes break. But what remains is the beauty that lies within. And that's when my friends the journey of 'his not so beautiful wife 2 begins. *Could be read as a stand alone.

Reinan Andersan A prodigy who earns thousands with a flick of her finger and then spends hours distributing it on the people in need. A female robin hood in our present world who doesn't steal the money she donates, rather earns it. Cute, down to earth and destined to take over her fathers company. She thought she had it all in life. Until she met him. The Beast He was a bad news dressed in black. King of the underground fighting, he had to bleed for every penny he earned. Downright practical and a speaker of few words. He hated talking. And couldn't bear anyone except his 3 younger siblings. He hated distractions and she came to his boxing ring wearing just his t shirt. He hated bullshit and all she utters in complete nonsense. He hated anyone coming close to his family and she showed up on his door everyday with a smile on her lips and takeway in her hands. He hated taking favours and she secretly donated millions for his sisters treatment. Reina wasn't his priority. She will never be a part of his family. She was just an uncalled burden. But then Reina has never lost a trade before and there is no away she was going to pull back on love.

When college student Emmy joins an online support group at the encouragement of her therapist, the last thing she expects is to connect with the lead singer of the most famous rock group in the world. ***** Emmy has had a rough couple of years, to say the least. So when her psychologist recommends that she joins an online support group, she thinks she knows what to expect. But the back and forth e-mails between her and famous rock singer Johnny Decker are the last thing she ever counted on. Despite the world of differences between them, Emmy can't help but feel like she knows Johnny better than she knows herself. Supportive emails turn into a growing friendship, and Emmy is grateful to finally have someone who understands. Soon, life without Johnny seems unthinkable, but is there hope for them in the offline world? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy Spin-off to Holding onto You Trigger warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes, sexual content and references to substance abuse.

When Matteo, mafia boss of the infamous Valentino family, finds himself irresistibly drawn to an optimistic employee, he'll have to defy his own rules and risk everything to protect her from the shadows that haunt his life. Season 3 of The Valentino Brothers *** Matteo Valentino is a formidable figure, commanding respect in the glitzy world of hotels and casinos. But beneath his rough exterior and intimidating demeanor lies a man struggling with the ghosts of his past. When Lola Todd, the daughter of one of his most trusted mafia men, enters his life, Matteo is captivated by her infectious spirit and unwavering optimism. Despite his vow never to get involved with hotel employees, something about Lola stirs up a desire in him that he can't resist. As their forbidden romance grows, Matteo must confront his demons and face his enemies or risk losing the woman he loves forever.

**Book 2 in the "BLOOD AND BOND" Series** ******NOT A STAND ALONE****** There's a thin line separating Love and Hate. When do the battles of war turn into the dangerous games of love? How far are you willing to go? How much are you willing to sacrifice? How deep are you willing to lie? And when you finally surrender to the passion that burns within you, what fire will condemn you to a lifetime of hate? There are 3 instances that changed Leila Adesina's life forever. Firstly, the day she and her family were abducted by the Kaduna human trafficking industry. Secondly, the day she was rescued and separated from her family. And last, but most important, most dangerous and life changing, the night of March 19. The night that would haunt her days and her nights, the night that would always hold her in its grasp. The night that killed Leila Adesina, the innocent 15 year-old orphanage girl and brought to life the mafia assassin and torturer. Where will the games of life take her next? Possibly to the very brink of love and hate...

She's a shy bookworm on scholarship, desperate to escape the Mafia. He's Chicago's most infamous mob boss, and he's running out of time to find a wife. When Maya Green is saved from a dangerous Italian don by Henry Wallace at a ball, she has no idea who her Prince Charming really is. But when Henry presents her with a deal - save him from an unwanted marriage by becoming his fiancée in return for his protection - Maya is thrust into his world of sin, betrayal, and violence. Now, with a no-strings-attached arrangement quickly becoming something more, Maya and Henry will have to navigate their fiery relationship as they wage a war with the Italian mafia - including its don, who isn't about to let Maya escape his clutches so easily. Will Maya fight to find her place amongst the ruthless criminals who surround her? Or will this business deal have a price that pays in blood?

*CURRENTLY UNDERGOING MAJOR EDITING* There she was shaking her hips side to side as if she was putting on a private show for him. He stood there staring at her intently as if she was the most exquisite thing he'd ever seen. But the poor little girl was oblivious to his stares, she was too engrossed in her little world. He clenched his drink tightly seeing guys trying to get close to her and putting their hands on her, but he had to restrain himself. He ran this city and he would soon have her. He would soon capture his little Kitten. Warning ⚠️ this story contains very sensitive topics including drugs, kidnapping and sexual assaults. #1 - David Gandy #1 - Wife #2 - Stalker #2 - Daddy MATURE CONTENT ⚠️

They should never have met. Each one of them lived in different parts of the world. She lived in the light, an ordinary existence while he kept to the shadows, the underworld. But one fate encounter brought them together and no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't deny the pull they felt towards the other. They thought they could make it casual, to take comfort in the other's bodies and then walk away. But any hope of that ended when the strip turned blue and if he knows anything about his world; once you're in it there is no leaving.

He is the boogie man of the Sorrentino Mafia. The man with half his face burned off and the man cold enough for you to beg for the fires of hell. She is the retribution, Il Castigo, a reminder that escaping death doesn't always mean you will have a good life. The woman people pay to take lives. They once knew each other. They once served the same Sorrentino Family in Milan Italy. And they once were going to marry each other. But one fated night and fifteen years later can change people beyond recognition. One will die to protect their family and one despises the mention of family. What happens if fate brings them back together? Will the past finally die or will it continue to haunt them? But what if they don't have the option to make that decision; with war coming on the horizon Vinzo doesn't have the time to risk his family on an assassin with secrets.