"Listen, baby. I don't wanna hear anything from you except my name. No fighting. No talking shit. You're gonna take my dick like a good girl because of the fucking hell you've been putting me through." "And if I don't want to?" "The door's locked, not barricaded," he scoffed smugly. "But you've had so many chances to tell me to give up on you and you never really did. I don't think you wanna leave, do you?" There was still a hint of doubt in his question, so he tightened his grip on my neck to compensate for his fear. This only made me hornier. He was about to ruin me. "No, Mr. Craft, I don't wanna leave." "Then give me your mouth." ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ In which a young professor is hired by the enigmatic Chancellor and founder of Craft University, who looks suspiciously young for his age. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This is a romance book with supernatural elements following Veronica Greene-Pierre and Sebastian Craft. It is Book 1 in The Craft Trilogy. Happy reading! xoxo. - Sami

| 2025 Wattys Shortlist 🖊️🧡! In Cairnwall, 1972, unaware of the mobster who has been threading across the narrow line of near psychotic obsession for over a year, finally makes himself known to her. His unwavering attraction to her is forbidden, frowned upon by many, and they both know this. But he doesn't care. Before her, no one was able to crack through his mask, but she smashes through it without effort-without needing to say a word. She makes his heart-something he cast aside long ago-stumble and stammer with a simple smile. Her breath catches when he glances her way, her heart burning when he pulls away, but she would rather push him away, keep their coupling hidden away, locked behind closed doors, and deep within the depths of the shadows. She wants to protect herself from the scrutiny society will cast upon her for having the gall to be with him, but he wants to put her on his throne and make society kiss her feet. What will happen when two worlds that should not even glide past each other end up crashing?

A fake priest and a Sicilian mob boss at odds. What could possibly go wrong? *** Roman is a life long slacker and a hardcore gambling addict. After learning there's a hit on him, not to mention his fiancé just dumped him two days before their wedding, Roman is desperate and on the run from loan sharks. Ending it all on a bridge seems like the only option until he meets a stranger who convinces him to participate in an unlikely heist, wherein Roman poses as a newly ordained priest only to rob St Francis Xavier Cathedral 50 million euros. On paper the plan sounds solid. However, Roman quickly discovers he's in more than he'd bargained for when the robbery attracts full attention of a very much pissed off Cosa Nostra boss, Santino Bertinelli.

A black, business owner of a small New York City bakery, Danielle has achieved success. She owns her own home, has traveled the world and is only 26 years old. Even with all her successes, she remains compassionate and selfless. The only thing she hasn't been quite successful in is her love life. Enter in Derek. Derek is a handsome white male also living in New York City. His beauty however, is buried under dirty brown, shoulder length hair, a full beard and clothes that haven't been washed in years. He's been homeless since he was 16. Now he's 28. After being constantly harassed by shop owners and police officer and moved from place to place, Derek finds a new place in the alleyway behind a bakery. As the New York winter begins to roll in, Danielle's compassionate persona moves her to do things most people wouldn't.

A successful black woman, Chantelle Bernard has it all. She's 27-years old, works for Cosmopolitan Magazine, and makes enough money to do the things she wants. When she meets white police officer Lucas Stevenson, it seems as though life cannot get any better and the two slowly become a sexy, inseparable couple. Having a police officer as a boyfriend however, proves to be more challenging than expected. Will Chantelle be able to handle the challenges dating a cop presents or will she continue living on as a strong-willed, independent woman?

Heath and Teagan only agree on one thing: they don't want to be in a relationship. Teagan, who is busy finishing her law degree, needs a break from the stress of living up to her parents' expectations. Heath is following his passion and starting his career as a physical therapist, but his family's drama is tearing his life apart behind the scenes. As members of the same friend group, Heath and Teagan will be around each other plenty during wedding season, whether they like it or not. With no time or desire to date, the two come to an agreement: pre-scheduled hookups through the summer or until something real comes along. A situational relationship, otherwise known as a situationship. Their arrangement seems perfect. If their past doesn't come back to bite them.

On her twenty-second birthday, Nala finds herself forced to celebrate with a charming group of strangers, where she meets Hunter-a charismatic and dominating man, who unleashes a ferocious encounter, urging her to explore her passions. After a wild night that ends in a one-night stand, hidden truths of their different pasts come out to threaten and undo the connection they've made. After escaping the patriarchal rule of her father, what Nala thought was going to be her first step into her newfound freedom only ends up being the slippery slope into Hunter's arms. In a world where the deadliest freedoms are also the most exciting, Nala learns that there's no such thing as social class when it comes to love, and sometimes, the most terrifying risks can bring the greatest rewards. Twenty-two finds Nala living out her wildest fantasies in Hunter's arms and all the drama that comes with dating the vice president's son.

Cora Westfield is pretty happy being single. As a chief design editor at Garth Publishing, she doesn't have much interest in dating again, but when she reluctantly agrees to go on a date set up by her friend and meets Seth Gregory, she wonders if she's had it wrong this whole time. Seth Gregory fled to New York after disaster struck years ago and has been there ever since. His focus is solely on his hockey career with the New York Stallions, but when he meets Cora, she blows him away. A relationship in the spotlight can be difficult. Throw in Cora's family problems and Seth's baggage, it makes for a complicated mess. Will the two of them learn to hold on to each other, or will they crumble when the pressure's on?