"You don't mean anything to me," he spoke dangerously, the tips of his fingers curling in her hair as he jerked her neck back. "A mere toy that I'll use whenever I want," a breathless whimper escaping her lips. "Leave me-" "Or what?" His lips stretched into a wide grin. "Tear me with your tiny claws?" He backed her into the wall behind her and leaned in closer, his grey eyes pierced her soul. "Remember, Amara, you exist solely for my pleasure." He pulled her hair harder and her flesh burned the moment he nuzzled his face into her shoulder. She could bet he could hear her heart beat accelerating with passing breath. His other arm circling to wrap around her waist, her heart pounded when his strong sandalwood essence in-filtered her senses. "Rhys-" "Shh...and for your punishment, I want you to bend over the wall and lift you skirt." ****

Albanian nurse Alexandra Martinaj doesn't hesitate to follow a dark, handsome stranger to safety when her mother is abducted during a violent shootout. He introduces himself as local gang member Liam Cavanaugh, but instead of running from him, Alexandra finds herself drawn to his gorgeous looks and charming personality. When Alexandra discovers she is the daughter of Liam's boss, notorious crime lord Kieran "The Knife" Murphy, they strike a deal - Liam will help Alexandra rescue her mother, and in turn, she will help him bring Kieran's criminal empire down. The more time Alexandra spends getting caught in the whirlwind of the mafia, the more she finds herself falling for Liam. But when the lines between the coalition and fatal attraction begin to blur, and Liam's plan threatens to fall apart, can the two find a way to honour their promises, keep each other alive, and protect the love that blossoms between them? Season 1 of Emerald Eyes WARNING: This story contains mature themes including strong language and violence. Reader discretion is advised.

Winning a steamy date with a super hot millionaire sounds like a dream. For Bailey Reid, however, it's a nightmare that could just upend everything she's ever worked for. Bailey is a former foster child with a passion for helping troubled youth. Jonathan Berrington is born from privilege, prejudice, and old money. When Bailey wins a Date of a Lifetime with him at a charity auction, sparks fly. The only problem? Bailey recognizes him as the boy who broke her heart when they were children, and he doesn't remember her at all. Now, in between glamorous boat rides, passionate nights, and extravagant family parties, Bailey must make a choice: reveal the truth about who she is, or lose her first love forever. Because the playboy millionaire who never commits is falling for her-and secrets always come out, whether Bailey likes it or not.

When a young data scientist unexpectedly steals the heart of a highly sought after executive, the passion between them could lead her into a whole new world of sexual expression. Standalone in the Professional Restraint series *** After a string of one-sided relationships left her feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, Ella put her love life on the back burner to focus on her career. But when she is called in last minute to give a huge presentation for her business partner, she not only lands the sought after account, but catches the eye of the handsome COO, Liam. Most attention from men just sets the shy Ella on edge, but somehow Liam is the exception-the magnetic pull between them not only enlivens Ella, but he makes her feel safe. Liam is focused, driven, and extremely controlled in his professional and personal lives. Both his perfectionism and his particular tastes demand it. An experienced Dominant, Liam has rarely considered or found fulfillment in relationships with women outside of the lifestyle, but innocent, guileless Ella sets a passionate fire like nothing else raging within him. Not only is she brilliant and gorgeous, but, in her, he can sense a natural submissive despite her lack of experience. As Ella struggles with having been burned so many times before, Liam wonders if he'd ever be able to reveal the truth and be accepted. Will she be able to trust him, and even if she does, will all of him be too much to handle?

When a mafia princess's life is threatened, she is forced to accept the help of a bodyguard-the emotionally damaged underboss of a crime family, her ex-boyfriend. Standalone in the Sons of Sin series *** Eva and Reaper were once in love and full of hope. Their relationship came to a dramatic end when the pressure of Eva's political engagement to Reaper's best friend-Torin-became too much. Upon miscarrying their unborn child, Eva turned to Reaper for support, only to be let down when he used alcohol as a coping mechanism. A year later, the two cannot be in the same room as each other without hurling abuse. But when an unknown threat attempts to take Eva's life, Reaper is assigned as her bodyguard. Eva is determined to make him quit and he is just as determined to hang on. But beneath the hostility are unresolved feelings and profound wounds that they'll have to move past to figure out who's trying to kill Eva and why. Content warnings: The story contains references to and depictions of alcoholism and miscarriage that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

When a mafia princess's dangerous past catches up with her, she is forced to confront her complex connection with a mafia boss-a man she once loved, and now hates. Standalone in the Sons of Sin series *** In a single night, Imogen Murphy lost almost everything. A daughter of the Irish mafia, she believed her entire family and her beloved gruesomely murdered, so she disappeared to protect the life of her unborn child. Five years later, she is brought back into the world she abandoned when she and her daughter are abducted by Torin, the man she once adored. Mafia boss Torin O'Brien has become cold and merciless, dismissive of both Imogen and their child. But passion still burns between them, and they will need each other as old betrayals and sinister promises threaten everything they hold dear...

Quinn emerges from a year in hiding, now a successful business woman, to propose a deal to Liam, who's supposedly married. Little does he know, they share a secret: twins. In this tale of forbidden romance and hidden agendas, their desires collide amidst a web of deceit and longing.

Alyssa Barnes must conquer her monsters or risk becoming one herself - but gang leader Daimon Kross might be a dangerous distraction. ***** Past traumas have taught Alyssa Barnes to not shy away from dangerous men and to show no fear, not even when she encounters the deadly biker gang leader, Daimon Kross. But the notorious Kross bikers may not be all they seem to be, and Alyssa might not be the only one with secrets to protect. Will the power struggle lead to bloodshed? In ways she never expected, Alyssa finds out that sometimes love doesn't just bite...it howls. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of sexual activity, abuse, self-harm, and suicide that may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Read Fatal Contingencies (Book 2, the Fatal Trilogy Series) here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/142024187-fatal-contingencies-book-2-the-fatal-trilogy Cover designed by Ren T