What started out as a romantic getaway, turned into Aurora getting dumped in the middle of nowhere by her boyfriend of three years. Stranded and alone, she comes across an abandoned manor. Or so she thought was abandoned... She quickly finds out that it's the residence of a dark and mysterious man. A man who prefers the sweet taste of blood for dinner instead of a nice steak. He's been alone for so long, the only presences in his home being his housemaids and occasional family stopping by, much to his dismay. So imagine his surprise when there's a new guest in his home. A guest that warms his ice cold skin and stirs a heart that hasn't beat before.

"Why do you look at me like that?" she whispered. Caiden swallowed hard. "Because I know you," he said. "I just...don't know how." "I feel like I should remember you," she replied. Caiden's voice cracked. "You do," he murmured. "Just...not here." He touched his chest. "Here." One chapter released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday♡ --- When the girl who wasn't supposed to exist walks into his school, everything the Reeves brothers buried begins to burn again. Sixteen-year-old Cielle Monroe has never been allowed outside. Closed off to the world, homeschooled, and only ever knowing the world of ballet, she is surprised when her mother wants to up and move to Colorado. It's new, and now she's having to learn how to make friends and survive in a world her mother deemed dark and evil. Shortly after they relocate, her mother's sudden disappearance forces her into a world she doesn't understand. New town. New school. New rules. She's trying to survive quietly...until she meets Caiden Reeves, the boy who feels too familiar to be a stranger. What she doesn't know: eight years ago, a crash killed Caiden's parents and his twin sister. What he doesn't know: that sister is standing right in front of him. As Cielle's mother's secrets surface and the truth behind that night unravels, love and bloodlines collide in a haunting story of family, forgiveness, and the danger of loving what was meant to stay hidden. -- A tender coming-of-age journey of love, forgiveness, family, and finding the strength to trust what her heart has known all along. For the girls who wanted brothers who'd show up, and a soulmate who always would, this one belongs to you. ♡ - All inspiration photos were found on Pinterest. I don't own or claim any of the pictures. They are just for creative inspiration and aesthetic purposes. All credit goes to the original creators and photographers! Please reach out for removal or credit.

He began walking over to me. This is it. I'm dead. I saw his shoes come into my view as I was looking down, hair covering my face. "Look at me." He growled out. I started to cry, too afraid to look. He grasped my chin and lifted my face to meet his. I mentally gasped. It's the guy from last night. His eyes held surprise too, before anger erupted in them. I cowered back in fear of what he might do. "Who did this to your face?" He growled. I started to cry again and shake. "Him." I whispered and gave a small nod toward the guy who hit me.

"Morning, Mr. Serious," I say now, setting his usual cup on the table. I add two sugar packets because I can't help myself. He never uses them. He never even looks at them. But I like the idea of them sitting there, taunting him with sweetness. His eyes flick up to mine - stormy gray, the kind that make you feel like you're under interrogation for a crime you don't remember committing. "You should stop doing that." His voice is low, accented, like gravel dragged across velvet. Russian maybe? Or Italian. Or both. Either way, it does unholy things to my stomach. "Doing what?" I ask innocently, sliding the sugar closer to his hand. "That." His gaze drops to the packets. "I don't take sugar." I grin, all sunshine and sass. "You don't know that. Maybe one day you'll wake up and realize life's better with a little sweetness." ●・○・●・○・● Rafael Volkov doesn't do small talk. Or smiles. Or sugar in his coffee. As the mafia's underboss, he's built a reputation on silence, sharp suits, and an expression that could curdle milk. So of course, Lila Parker makes it her mission to crack him. The sunny diner waitress insists on slipping him extra sugar packets, calling him "Mr. Serious" behind the counter, and treating him like a normal guy instead of a walking red flag. He tells her to stop. She doesn't. He growls. She grins. And suddenly, his late-night coffee runs feel less like routine and more like... something he shouldn't want. The problem? In his world, affection is dangerous. Smiles get noticed. Weaknesses get used. And if Lila isn't careful, her little act of kindness might just paint a target on her back. Rafael swore he didn't have a sweet tooth. Turns out he was wrong. ●・○・●・○・● Word Count: 37,478

Eighteen-year-old Lucy Green has never known safety. Her mother is dead, and her abusive stepfather, Wyatt, controls every part of her life-what she does, where she goes, and how much she's allowed to eat. She's more servant than daughter, surviving by staying quiet and invisible. The Moretti brothers have spent fifteen years tearing the world apart searching for the sister stolen from them. Lorenzo, Valentino, Roman, Leonardo, and Xavier have followed every lead, chased every whisper. Hope has nearly burned out-until Roman sees a girl with a crescent-shaped scar above her left eyebrow. A scar only Lucia Moretti could have. One glance, and Roman knows. Once DNA confirms the truth, Roman begins to follow her-mapping her routines, the worn-down places she moves through, the small life Wyatt allows her to have. And when Roman finally witnesses the abuse happening behind the closed door of her rundown home, he steps in. But his intervention goes terribly wrong-sparking a violent chain of events that will force Lucia's worlds to collide. Dragged into danger, truth, and a family she never knew she had, Lucia must face the past stolen from her and the brothers who never stopped looking. A dark mafia drama about a stolen girl, five brothers who refuse to give up on her, and the fight to reclaim a life she never got to live.

Daria Cole never expected her quiet high-school tutor partner to return as the new Mafia King of New York. Nico Costa. Bigger. Colder. Tattooed. And looking at her like she's the only softness he'll ever touch. She thinks they're just friends. He knows better. "Say the word," he murmured against my neck, "and I'll ruin any man who thinks he can touch what's mine." A soft, innocent girl. A very dangerous man. Five years of tension ready to explode. A Dark Romance #1 Sunshinexgrump (Dec 15th) #1 bwwm (Dec 17th) #1 mafiaboss (Dec 17th) #1 yearn (Dec 18th) First Book : Kill For Her Book Two : Enzo Wow! You guys have been showing so much love! Thank you! Trigger warning: This story contains sexual content and mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.

Fifteen-year-old Isabella Marino disappears on the walk home from school. It's the same route she's taken every day of her life. She even texts one of her brothers to say she's on her way. She never makes it home. Her father and brothers search relentlessly, tearing through enemies, allies, and shadows for answers-but years pass with no trace of Isabella. Then her father dies, taking what little hope they had left with him. Six years later, Isabella is found. Alive. Broken. And held just miles from the home she was stolen from. Now twenty-one, Isabella is returned to the brothers who never stopped looking for her-but coming home doesn't mean the darkness lets go. The girl they lost is not the woman who came back, and the past refuses to stay buried. As old enemies close in and secrets surface, the Marino brothers will do whatever it takes to protect what's theirs. Because Isabella was taken once. And this time, they won't lose her again.

I was just a girl no one wanted. Ignored by my parents. Forgotten by the world. Working tirelessly all day with no rest. Then they found me. Three powerful men who claimed I was family.

Lilith Caddel has been a lover of horror movies since she was young, but never has she wanted to star in one. Fate doesn't seem to be in her favor, because in the last few months she has gained a stalker. One who she knows holds immense power, not just over herself but the whole town. Begging for help won't do any good, as he had proved time and time again. With Halloween coming around the corner, things were going to take a vast turn for Lilith. Because when the Night Comes, so does he.

Declan "Boss" Packard is dominating and powerful, with a deep need for control. Being the leader of a Special Ops team at Knight Security, his missions are priority and his teammates are his life. The word "love" has never been a part of Declan's vocabulary and he has never been interested in romantic bullshit, but Lexi Bradshaw changes that in an instant. Lexi awakens every protective and possessive fiber of Declan's being, but when her past returns to haunt her can Declan surrender his need for control in order to save her life?