You thought you knew Jax Miller. Elias's loyal best friend. The easy-smiling golden retriever of The Inkwell. But behind that grin, the ex-Navy SEAL is hiding a war-torn soul and the trauma of a battle he cannot outrun. Jax returns to Oakhaven searching for peace, only to collide with Matilda "Tilly", the shy childhood best friend who pushed him away fifteen years ago. Tilly is back in town, working at The Heath Bakery and trying to rebuild her life after fleeing a cheating ex-fiancé who has now become a relentless stalker. Jax's protective instincts, fuelled by pain he refuses to face, snap into focus the second he sees her again. To keep Tilly safe, he suggests a fake relationship. A visible shield against the man terrorising her. But as the line between their protective lie and the feelings they buried years ago begins to blur, Jax is forced to confront the truth he has spent years hiding. And Tilly must decide whether she can trust the only man who once let her go. Find out what happens when the heart of a protector is finally put to the test. Fake Dating. Second Chance. Protective Ex-SEAL. The Protector is a friends-to-lovers romance featuring a protective ex-SEAL and a shy bakery worker caught in a fake relationship while a dangerous stalker threatens the life they are trying to build together. *** They are set in the same universe with the same characters; however, their stories are a bit different. In the first book, you don't know Tilly, but in this book, she comes in when Charlotte is nearly a year old. When I was writing Wildflower, I had no intention of making a second book, but after a while, inspiration struck, and I didn't want to touch Wildflower, but Jax and Tilly's story worked well in this time frame and i realised i have free will and can actually do whatever I want, so they techinaly work well as 2 standalones just set in the same town. CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE AND NEEDS EDITING

THIRD BOOK OF THE SINS OF THE LEGACY SERIES 🩸🩶 ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　†　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ Sebastian Russo is the heir to the Russo Mafia of Las Vegas. Two years ago, his twin sister was kidnapped. While searching for her, Sebastian and his family raided a trafficking house connected to some of the most dangerous criminal organizations in the world. They saved dozens of girls. But there was one he couldn't save... A girl with dark curls, emerald eyes, and a name he would never forget. 'Anastasia' For two years, Sebastian searched for her before finally accepting the possibility that she was gone forever. What he doesn't know is that Anastasia Selene Callistris is not just another missing trafficked girl. She is the lost princess of Kalista Island, a fallen kingdom destroyed by bloodshed, betrayal, and greed. After her family was murdered and her home stolen, Anastasia disappeared into the shadows, determined never to trust powerful men again... When fate gives Sebastian a second chance, he'll have to decide how far he's willing to go for the girl he never stopped searching for. Will he ever find her?... Or was the lost princess never meant to be found?

(Book 2 of the Mafia standalone series) Matteo Rossi x Aria Bianchi "Matteo-" The word dies in my throat as he reaches across the console, one arm wrapping around my waist, and before I can process what's happening, he lifts me effortlessly and pulls me onto his lap. My breath catches and I stare at him, stunned. His face is inches from mine. Close enough that I can see the faint scar near his eyebrow. Close enough to feel the heat of him through the thin fabric of his shirt. "Matteo-" I start again, but it comes out softer this time. He kisses me. It's not gentle, it's not hesitant.... it's desperate. I freeze for half a second, my mind blanking completely and then something inside me snaps. I kiss him back harder, aggressive in a way that surprises even me. His lips are rough on mine, aggressive and insistent. He kisses me like he's starving for it. My hands fist in his shirt, anchoring myself to him as he devours my mouth. His tongue slides against mine and I moan into him. The sound is swallowed by his kiss, muffled by his lips.

Emilia "Mila" Ferretti never expected to inherit her sister's fate. When Daniella dies tragically, Mila becomes the replacement bride for Dominic Kane: the ruthless heir who was promised a Ferretti wife. Facing her family's financial ruin, Mila has no choice but to marry a man she barely knows. But Dominic harbors a twisted secret: he never wanted Daniella. He's always wanted to claim Mila, the woman he's been in love with for years. And now that she's his, he'll destroy anyone who tries to take her away.

Augusto is a cold man. He has been hurt by life and doesn't know how to let go of it. Instead, he buries himself in anger, pain, sadness and guilt. Even with all the money in the world, there is one thing he can't buy: peace. Flora and Luca only know pain since they are born. Their own mother beat them before they were sent away to an orphanage, where life is a living hell. They are only 4 years old, but they lived more than anyone should have. Melody always hoped for a better future, but now she only hopes to feel nothing. Separated from her brother and sister, who were the light in her life, she wishes to run away from herself. The only thing that keeps her alive is the hope that she finds her sibling one day. Come with me on this journey to find the story of 4 people far away from each other, but will soon become closer than ever. ------ [WARNING] Contains - bad language, abuse, and other violent behaviors ------

Nearly eighteen years have passed since Willow was allowed to simply exist. Raised in locked rooms and silence, she learned rules without ever being told they were wrong-so she steps into freedom bright-eyed and reckless, all summer dresses and soft wonder, finding joy in everything the world kept from her. Willow is sunshine with sharp edges: independent, curious, too kind for her own safety... and still unaware that what she survived was abuse until someone shows her what choice actually feels like. Byron Ferrari isn't that someone because he's gentle. He's twenty-four, a billionaire built from old money, grief and discipline, running a ruthless security empire and a stricter life. Control is how he breathes. Anxiety is how he loves. He doesn't want to cage Willow, he wants to keep her close because losing people is the only thing he's ever been good at. Byron is forced to learn the difference between protection and possession all while unintentionally turning her into a spoiled brat who craves his attention and affection. Willow walked into his immaculate kitchen, barefoot, carrying a fistful of wildflowers like contraband. Byron stared at the mud. Then at her. "Absolutely not." She smiled, radiant. 'Absolutely yes.' She signed. Ten minutes later, Byron was on his knees, gently cleaning the soles of her feet while she hummed. Tropes: Sunshine x Grumpy • Morally Grey Protector • He Falls First • Found Family • Touch-Consent • Fast paced • Lake House / Summer Vibes • Chosen Autonomy • spoiled MFC #1 sunshine #1 soft #1 old money #1 spoiled

"Have you tried turning it off and back on again?" •• Christian Ivonov, CEO of Ivonov enterprises, had always been the best at fucking things up. Whether it be relationships, or company connections, nothing was too far out of his reach to ruin. Alexander Hamilton had always been the best at fixing things. Computers, to be exact. He wasn't sure how Christian got the impression that Alex could fix him too. •• A story in which a what should be anger management patient meets a functioning alcoholic, and they somehow manage to save each other. Book One of The CEO's Trilogy *This book is unedited

SECOND BOOK OF THE SINS OF THE LEGACY SERIES🎨❤️‍🩹 (Can be read as a standalone!) ✮ ⋆ ˚｡ ⋆｡°✩⋆｡° ✮ ˚｡✩ ⋆ ˚｡ ⋆｡°✮ Nina Valentina Russo is the only daughter of ruthless mafia don Vincenzo Russo, raised as the untouchable princess of a dangerous empire. With a famous supermodel as her mother, the world expected her to shine... and she did. But behind the spotlight, Nina hides a secret. One no one knows... not even her family. Art is the only place where she feels free. When she anonymously shares her work online, she never expects anyone to find it... let alone someone like him. Mikhail Volkov is son of the head of the Bratva and the most feared man in Chicago, doesn't believe in feeling. He is cold, calculated, and unstoppable, he built his empire while he was on the run from his father. But one piece of art stops him. Obsesses him. And when he tracks down the artist to find her... he never expects her to be Nina Russo- the daughter of his family's greatest enemy. Now, what started as curiosity turns into something far more dangerous. Because in a world ruled by power and loyalty... some obsessions don't end.

FIRST BOOK OF THE SINS OF THE LEGACY SERIES ♠️🔪 »»----- ♛ -----«« Luca Moretti He was born into power, raised in a world where loyalty meant everything... and weakness meant death. He's the only son of Matteo Moretti, the feared Don of New York, and Isabella Moretti, the woman who built an empire of her own. As the only heir, he was never given a choice. He was trained for this life. Prepared to take over. Taught how to lead... and how to kill. But Luca isn't just a future Don. He's dangerous in his own way... calm, calculated, and far more lethal than people expect. And when a new enemy enters his world, he's ready. Because in his world, you don't hesitate. You eliminate. »»----- ♛ -----«« Katharina Valencia She wasn't raised to love... she was raised to survive. Katharina Valencia is the daughter of a powerful Cartel legacy... one built on blood, loyalty, and revenge. After losing her father, she didn't break. She became something else. Something colder. Something dangerous... She became Colombia's most feared assassin. Trained to move in silence and strike without hesitation, Katharina isn't just part of the war... she is the weapon. She doesn't miss. She doesn't hesitate. And she doesn't forgive... Now, with one mission carved into her mind, she steps into enemy territory with only one goal: End Luca Moretti. Because in her world, mercy is a weakness... and she was never taught to be weak.

Velvet & Vows: Diego Russo (Spin-off) ⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘༻✦༺⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘ Diego Russo Second in command of the Las Vegas Mafia and his brother's right hand, a player who never settles and never apologizes. Together they rule over the West Coast... He owns the night, the streets, and everyone who dares to stand in his way. Untouchable and unbreakable. Until the FBI drags him down on federal drug charges and the empire he helped build starts to crack. Now the only person who can get him out isn't family, isn't loyalty, isn't blood... it's her... Serafina Eléonora Laurent Criminal defence lawyer. Daughter of Jean-Luc Laurent, founder of the most powerful law firm on the West Coast. Raised in privilege, educated in power, conditioned to win. She wears control like a second skin and walks into court knowing the verdict bends in her favor. To the world, she is discipline and legacy. To herself, she is curiosity wrapped in restraint. She doesn't chase danger... she dissects it. And when Diego Russo becomes her client, she doesn't save him. She finds his survival... ⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘༻✦༺⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘ Preview... I exhaled and leaned back, chains clinking. "So... Laurent," I said, voice softer but still amused. "Are you always this mean, or is it just my lucky day?" Serafina finally turned to me fully. Up close, she was worse. Dangerous. Beautiful. Untouchable. "You're not funny," she said. I smirked. "Everyone says that. Right before they fall for me." She looked at my handcuffs. Then at me. "I'm not here to fall for you, Diego Russo," she said, voice low. "I'm here to keep you out of prison." I tilted my head. "Same thing, sweetheart." Her eyes darkened. "Never call me that." My grin widened. Oh... This was going to be fun. ⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘༻✦༺⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘ In a city built on sin, power is everything. And mercy is never free. #1 mobster 02/21/2026