He heals others for a living. She hides her wounds behind a smile. Dr. Leo King is known for his precision-cold, flawless, untouchable. In the hospital, he is feared and respected in equal measure. Control is his armor, discipline his only mercy. No one knows the truth behind his silence... or the loss that forged him into the man he is. Rhea Hanami is just an intern-cheerful, clumsy, always smiling. She laughs easily, apologizes too much, and never lets the cracks show. But beneath her warmth lies a loneliness she has learned to carry alone, with only a small rescued kitten named Sunny as her light in the dark. When their worlds collide, Leo sees distraction. Rhea sees safety. What begins as strict professionalism slowly turns into something dangerous-something tender. As long nights, quiet glances, and unspoken understanding blur the lines between doctor and intern, both are forced to confront what they've buried for years. Because some hearts don't need saving. They just need to be seen. A slow-burn romance about control and chaos, grief and healing, and the quiet way love finds you when you're not looking.

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.

Hooking up with her best friend's brother is Sam's childhood crush come true, but to have a future together, she'll have to overcome her past. ***** Sam Larson has always known Mason Wells is off-limits. He's her best friend's brother, and their family took her in when she needed somewhere to go as a teen. She thought she'd let her crush go, but seeing him at his sister's wedding brings all those old feelings back. And then some. Hooking up is one thing, but to have a real relationship, Sam will have to wrestle with the past she fears if she's going to have the future she longs for. [[Word count: 60,000-70,000]] Cover designed by @OutofMyLimit17 Content Warning: This book contains references to drug use, childhood neglect, and intimate partner abuse.

After years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, 34-year-old Rose has spent most of her life in the shadows of her own dreams. A career working with children with special educational needs, while fulfilling, left her exhausted and feeling disconnected from the world outside her job. Now, at a crossroads, Rose decides to leave behind the bustling city and move to the quiet countryside, where she can be closer to family, heal, and start over. Taking a new job as a nanny in a small village, Rose is drawn into a life she never expected-one where love and connection aren't as simple as she once thought. There, she meets Emmy, a spirited young girl with a heart full of questions, and her two uncles, each holding secrets and scars of their own. Luc is the charismatic, protective uncle with a past he's determined to keep hidden. He's everything Rose has ever wanted in a partner-warm, supportive, but there's a darkness behind his smile she can't quite place. Then there's Adam, the other uncle, who struggles with trust and vulnerability. He's been hurt before, and opening up to anyone feels like a risk he's unwilling to take, even if Rose feels drawn to him in a way she doesn't understand. As Rose begins to navigate her own fears of connection, love, and healing, she must decide what she's willing to risk-and whether she's ready to embrace the complexities of a life that's as beautifully tangled as the relationships she's slowly beginning to unravel.

"The Caregiver and the Mob Boss" ❦ Avelina makes her money by taking care of those who can't take care of themselves. When she is handed a case about a man who had needed a personal caregiver, she accepts. One thing Avelina never anticipated was the dangerous lifestyle he lived. Not only that, but she didn't expect for him to be so incredibly good-looking. Adrik Zolotov, the Russian mobster that everyone called "Mad Hatter". His insanity and crave for blood left him the most feared man of all. All he wanted was power and those around him to fear him. For a man recently diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, everyone believed him to be emotionally incapable of ever loving anyone. . . Imagine their surprise when he meets Avelina. ❦ "Mr. Zolotov, I have to make sure you bathe before I leave. It's apart of my jobs protocol," she said softly. The truth was that he made her feel nervous. There was so much coldness and evil in his eyes, it left a chill to run down her spine. "Fine," he stated before walking over to his bathtub. Her eyes followed his movements as he pulled off his shirt causing her to lick her lips and quickly look away. She could hear the sound of more clothes falling onto the ground until the sound of water running littered her eardrums. "You assist when asked, isn't that right?" He asked. Slowly, she opened her eyes to see that he had already gotten into the shower. "Yes," Avelina answered. "Bathe me." ❦ Dangerously far from cliché

He never cheated on her. He just loved everyone else first. Liana was the girl who stayed - through every breakup, every 2AM call, every "I think she's the one." "You're my home," he once told her. But he never moved in. She memorized his sadness. He memorized other girls. She stayed when others left. She loved when others walked away. He thought she would always be there. He never asked if staying was breaking her. Until one day... she stopped answering.

Kate Parker has spent over six years as the personal assistant to Ethan Sinclair, the enigmatic and impossibly handsome CEO of Sinclair Realty. Despite his wealth, charm, and good looks, Kate has always viewed him through the lens of professionalism, dismissing his attention and extravagant gestures as just him being a good boss. What she doesn't know is that Ethan has been in love with her for years, but Kate's oblivious nature keeps her blind to his feelings. At the company's celebration party, with the world watching, Ethan introduces Kate as his wife, leaving her speechless. It turns out she unknowingly signed a marriage contract-hidden in the paperwork she routinely handled for Ethan. Now legally bound to him, Kate must navigate her shock while Ethan works to win her heart. As they navigate this unusual marriage, Kate begins to see a new side of Ethan and questions her understanding of love. Will she fall for the man she thought she knew, or will she find a way out of this unexpected arrangement?

Once, she was his whole world - the one he promised to cherish forever. But when trust wavered and faith shattered, he turned his back on her, leaving her heart in ruins. What followed was unbearable - heartbreak, humiliation for sins she never committed, abandonment by her parents, and the cruel whispers of friends and neighbors. Unable to endure the torment or the betrayal of the man she loved most, she left everything behind - her home, her city, her country - determined to rebuild herself. Eight years later, she returns not as the fragile girl she once was, but as a strong, confident doctor - cold, composed, and unbreakable. Fate intervenes when she is forced to save the very man she once fled from - the man who had destroyed her, now lying on the brink of death. He had spent those eight years in regret, searching endlessly for the love he lost - only to find her when he least expected it. Now, given a second chance, he is determined not to lose her again. As he struggles to win back her heart, she battles with the scars of her past. Can he truly earn her forgiveness after such betrayal? Will she ever trust him again - or will the walls she built around her heart keep him out forever? Come, witness their journey - of pain, redemption, and love reborn against all odds.

Charlotte's childhood best friend, Carter, drops a confession that changes everything, leaving her to face college without him. Living with Evan, Carter's older brother, is supposed to be simple. Instead, it's full of laughter, late-night talks, and feelings she can't ignore. As Charlotte discovers her own strength, she realizes that love can show up where you least expect it and that the person who's been there all along might be the one you were meant to be with.

Early in life I was dealt a bad hand when my parents were murdered in our home. Things were only slightly easier when I landed a bartending job at a posh club in New York City right out of foster care, it wasn't a glamorous life but it allowed me to live comfortably. My world was turned on its head when I caught the eye of both a mafia boss and his half brothers. They gave me a type of security that I hadn't known in a very long time. NOTE FROM AUTHOR: Posting here to see how this does before I publish it through Amazon. ALl feedback welcome. Much love!