SEBASTIAN VILLAN In the days since my brother passed away, I struggled with finding reasons to get out of bed through the pain of my grief. The world didn't seem so bright, but instead, it was in grayscale. I needed my damn colors back. It's nearing Christmas, and I decided that I'm going to chase after said colors, but he had a name. Jasper Reid. The last time I saw him was two years go, when he was running away from me after profusely apologizing for kissing me. I didn't even have time to process. Because days later, my brother ended his life. I thought I was straight, but I concluded I wasn't. It's two years later, and I finally see him again. It hits me like a ton of bricks, and I realize that through our five years of friendship, I'd always had feelings for him. When Jasper agrees to see me, so that we can talk, Tate tells me I need to be upfront about how I feel for Jasper. With the place Jasper and I are in, it was going to take a lot of work. But as we progress, we slam into difficult hurdles. I want him as my future, he wants me, too. But I still struggle with grief. He struggles with how to handle me when fall into one of my lows. Things are twisted. Jasper Reid is my color-the brightest of shades. But will we be able to make it work between us? Or were we doomed from the start?

Two men. Two empires. Two predators circling each other in a world where desire is a chain sharper than steel. Brian Black - enigma, billionaire pilot, untouchable. Evans Woods - alpha, food mogul, untamed. Both dominant. Both ruthless. Both aching for something they'll never admit. When obsession sparks at an airport gate, their lives spiral into a game of control, lust, and dangerous submission. In the end, only one truth remains- even the strongest chains break when desire burns too hot.

Title: THE ENIGMA'S DEBT Blurb: He paid the Devil for a night of pleasure. Now the Devil has come to collect. Julian Romanov is the "Ice Prince" of Russia. Arrogant. Untouchable. And secretly dying. To the world, he is a ruthless Alpha heir. In reality, he is an abused Omega hiding his nature with illegal suppressants that are slowly poisoning his blood. One night of freedom in Italy led to the biggest mistake of his life. He slept with a stranger, left a stack of cash on the nightstand to insult him, and ran away before dawn. He thought he would never see the man again. He was wrong. The stranger was Luciano Rossi-the most feared Enigma in Europe. A man who doesn't forgive insults. And he has just arrived in Moscow to sign a deal with Julian's family. Luciano doesn't want ports. He doesn't want weapons. He pulls a crumpled, blood-stained bill out of his pocket and smiles. "You treated me like a whore, Julian. You thought you could pay for my time?" Luciano leans in, his Enigma scentm suffocating the room. "Keep your money. I'm going to take something else. I'm going to own you until you beg me to stop."

there's a little connection with "Lost in the Ocean", but can be read as a stand alone 4 guys 1 girl - - Testing the water if you guys like it 🍋

Valentina has her life together. A nurse now, five years strong, she's doing more than well for herself. But when her abusive father comes back to town to drag her back to Honduras, Valentina goes to her brother for help. Only to find him involved in a motorcycle gang side-by-side with an enforcer named Butcher. And yes, he'll help protect her from her father...but in return she's the gang's new medic.

With his tightened fists, he stormed through the house in search for Elsie. Dima laughed, circling his arm around her swiftly. "You're trying to run from me?" he rasped lowly. His face leaned down so, so close to hers. "You think you can out run me, huh? Think you can get away? Wanna try?" Elsie's eyes were wild, wondering if he was serious. The look in his eyes made her chubby thighs squish together and he grinned wolfishly. "Wh-What if I don't run?" "I'll walk out of the house and you'll never have to see me again." "What if... you catch me?" Dima hummed quietly, "You hear me out for ten minutes. That's my reward. And I'll choose your penalty." "If I win... If I win you apologize on hands and knees." "Deal. Go." ~~ With a chip on his shoulder and something to prove, Dima Ivanov has branched off from his successful- deadly- family to take over a portion of the underground crime business himself. When his first job involves ensuring the safety and managing the infamous Ivanov money and the American family in charge of it, he figures it'd be a cake walk. But with a wanna-be mafiosos family on the rise and a beautiful, kind, soft woman who just can't seem to leave his hardened mind Dima has more than a few hurdles in this new journey. ~~ A second book in the Ivanov Series following Me & The Devil

Bellamy is no stranger to the weight of expectations. As the seventeen-year-old daughter of a powerful mafia don, she's been raised in the shadow of a dangerous legacy. While her father and mother are hesitant to let her step into their world, Bellamy is determined to prove herself worthy of taking her father's place at the helm of the family business. But it's not easy-especially when she struggles with autism and often feels like she's fighting to be understood in a world that demands perfection. With her twin sister, Bay, by her side, Bellamy juggles the chaos of high school life and the intense pressures of her family's criminal empire. But when her feelings for her best friend evolve into something deeper, Bellamy must navigate the complexities of love and loyalty, all while trying to prove she has what it takes to survive in the cutthroat world of the mafia. As Bellamy battles to earn her place in her family's legacy, she'll have to decide if she's ready to face the dangerous reality of what it means to be both a mafia heir and the woman she is becoming.

Rocky St. James is the Don of the families. Delilah Cohen is a sweet girl. When Rocky meets Delilah by chance, he can't help but fall in love with the beautiful girl, standing on the balcony.

Luna Age: 22 Occupation: Part-time barista, jobless and staying with three manipulative roommates. Background: Soft-spoken, gentle, naive, believes in second chances. Dark hair, Bambi brown eyes, medium-length hair, dresses like an early 2000s movie star. Grew up in an orphanage, very trusting. Appearance: Wears a cute pink sleeveless mini frock just below the knee, shiny loose hair, minimal makeup (moisturizer, powder, eyeliner, vanilla body mist). Endrit Bianchi Age: 33 Occupation: Weapons trafficker, political puppetmaster, owns clubs, casinos, and businesses. Background: Emotionless, brutal, calculated. Hates liars, kills without mercy, distrusts women due to his past. Harbors a dark secret. Appearance: Sharp suits, cold eyes, commanding presence, always armed. Opening Scene: A newly opened, exclusive club in Rome called Inferno, known for its strict entry rules and heavy security. The club is a front for Endrit Bianchi's illicit activities. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: ⚠️ As the story flows, it will get very unhinged and might make you go "WTF." If you have a kind heart ❤️, maybe skip this one - and please, no hate 🚫. It's just a fantasy written by a single, lonely MBA student 🎓 trying to overcome stress.