❝𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍❞ ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨🌞୧⋆ ˚｡⋆ Once upon a time, 𝐑𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐒 lost everything. The night her mother died, she lost more than just a parent. She lost her music, her laughter, and every piece of happiness she once carried in her heart. Desperate for a fresh start, Ryan moves from New York to Lakeshore, California, to live with the father she barely knows and the family he's built without her. But no amount of sunshine, therapy sessions, or new beginnings can erase the grief that follows her everywhere she goes. As she struggles with depression and the weight of her mother's death, Ryan finds herself trapped between who she used to be and the person she's becoming. Then there's 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 Lakeshore's golden boy. The town sweetheart. Rich, charming, and loved by practically everyone. The moment Brady lays eyes on Ryan, he's completely captivated. Maybe even a little obsessed. There's just something about the mysterious girl with sadness in her eyes and walls built sky-high. Unfortunately for him, Ryan's first impression involves slapping him across the face. Most guys would've walked away. Brady King isn't most guys. As Ryan learns to heal and Brady fights to break through the walls around her heart, they'll discover that sometimes love finds you when you're least prepared for it-and that moving forward doesn't mean forgetting the people you've lost.

What happens to a woman who built her whole identity around a future that never arrived? Serena has loved her husband, Gabriel Laurent, for almost fifteen years. Together, they built a life that looked untouchable from the outside. A beautiful home. A thriving business. A marriage that made strangers believe in soulmates. Even after all this time, there is still passion between them-something that never fully died. Blessed with the perfect husband family and a life wrapped in comfort, Serena has almost everything she ever wanted. Almost. Because after fifteen years of marriage, countless doctor visits, several miscarriages, and prayers whispered into the dark, Serena still can't have a baby. Some days, she tells herself she is okay. She tells herself she has Gabriel. She tells herself she has a life most women would be grateful for. She tells herself it is enough. But some kinds of pain don't disappear just because you learn how to carry them quietly. Then one night changes everything. A truth she was never meant to see comes crashing into her life. In an instant, Serena's world collapses. Far from her broken reality, Darrell Stewart is fighting his own battles-a single father drowning in debt, grief, and the memory of a love that once abandoned him. Love, to him, has always come with conditions. Disappointment. Leaving. But when Serena and Darrell cross paths, neither of them is looking for love. They are just two people trying to survive what life has done to them. Until survival turns into something deeper. Something neither of them planned for. Because sometimes, the person who helps you heal is not the one you prayed for... but the one who sees your pain and doesn't look away. And now Serena is forced to face a question she never expected: What do you do when the life you fought for becomes the very thing you have to walk away from?

[-] "He saw all the stars in the solar system in her eyes." ••••••• Delani Taylor is the type of girl who wears silk ribbons in her hair and sketches anything and everything. She's blunt and straightforward; except for when comes to her feeling about her best friend. The sweetest boy who could always make the most trouble, and always listens to one person; his best friend. August Beckham had many happy places the stars, the hidden field of flowers behind the school, but most importantly; his best friend. ••••••• "Delani, Imma cum." I grit through my teeth. It was at the point I had to close my eyes because if I continues to watch at her ride me I would cum in a matter of seconds. "Can you hold it for me? I'm almost there baby, I promise." She saids through shallow breaths. My legs start to tremor as I threw my head back against the comforter when I feel her tighten around me, "Fuck I-" I felt a tinge of embarrassment when my words turn into a whimper. "You're doing so good, August. So fucking good." She moans. ••••••• Book Two of the Beloved Series Can be my read as a stand alone. 6/16/22- 1/1/23

Coming from two different backgrounds, a Black girl and a Hispanic boy never expected their paths to cross. But as they spend more time together, what starts as an unlikely connection slowly grows into something neither of them can ignore. With judgment, expectations, and social norms threatening to pull them apart, they'll have to decide if love is strong enough to overcome everything standing in their way. Don't forget to vote ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙨- 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙞𝙭 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 ⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊ He never wanted a wife. She never wanted a husband. When Shannon Harris is forced into an arranged marriage with the feared heir of the Russo family, she expects a lifetime of cold silence and obligation. What she doesn't expect is Giovanni Russo. Arrogant. Protective. Infuriating. A man who claims not to care, yet watches her when he thinks she isn't looking. A man who pushes people away but would destroy anyone who dares hurt her. As Shannon finds herself trapped in a world of family loyalty, dangerous enemies, and mafia politics, she begins to see the man hidden behind Giovanni's reputation. And Giovanni slowly realizes that the woman he once considered a burden has become the most important person in his life. But love alone can't erase the dangers surrounding them. Betrayal, secrets, revenge, and old family rivalries threaten everything they've built together. And when the people they love become targets, Shannon and Giovanni must decide how far they're willing to go for each other. Because in a world where trust is dangerous and loyalty is everything, some people are worth risking it all for. An arranged marriage mafia romance filled with family drama, heartbreak, humor, jealousy, found love, and a man who would do absolutely anything for his wife. ⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊ 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚, 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭,

Luciano Lombardi can be known as the angel of death to many people. With a beautiful face and deadly hands, getting involved with him is death wish, which is unknown to a curly haired, brown eyed girl who makes a bold move on him one night. Breanna's life is changed upside down and twisted left and right after she makes the decision to go after a cute guy she sees in a restaurant one evening. She gets herself into more than she can bargain for when she pursues a relationship with this mysterious man, dragging her back into a life she so desperately tried to leave. Both of their worlds collide on one fateful night, changing everything either one thought about the other. Luciano wasn't who he said he was, and Breanna isn't as innocent as she seems. Through thick and thin, the angel of death refuses to let his Virgin Mary go. And she can't stay away from him. Their relationship will end lives and begin new ones, growing and ending generational curses, and forcing shadows to come out of the dark. ••• Her arms were wrapped tightly around my waist, her chin resting on my chest as she batted her long eyelashes at me, her brown eyes clouded in the most innocent look. A look I desperately wanted to taint. She parted her cherry red lips, getting ready to speak to me as her eyes did the pouting. Seven simple words, that would leave any man on their knees, their cocks hard as steel, left her pretty little mouth. "Pretty please? With a cherry on top?"

B͜͡o͜͡o͜͡k͜͡ O͜͡n͜͡e͜͡ O͜͡f͜͡ T͜͡h͜͡e͜͡ 'S͜͡I͜͡R͜͡E͜͡N͜͡' S͜͡e͜͡r͜͡i͜͡e͜͡s͜͡ ‼️ UPDATED WEEKLY ‼️ 𝐒𝐇𝐄 practically had the world in her hands. With two criminals kingpins for parents, her life was supposed to be full of nothing but power and privilege. They may have taught her how to prosper in the legitimate society, but a tragic childhood event forced her to adapt into the criminal world in a way that ignited a violent fire within her. She made it her mission to keep others from meeting the same fate she did, becoming a savior, slaughterer, and a Siren in every sense of the word, all while mastering the deceptive art of a double-life. She became practically untouchable. Unstoppable. Until him. 𝐇𝐄 was only given one choice in his world: Conquer, and be the best at it. Be the most intelligent man in any given room. The most remorseless killer. The greatest opportunist. In a life where one either ruled, or lived long enough to bathe their hands in the blood of the previous ruler as they took their place, his survival depended upon his ability to be better than the opposition. And all the wicked talent within him meant he always was. Until her. The two of them hid enough secrets to fill an unending void to the brim. But how many unserious smiles and stony expressions can they continue hiding behind before cracks start to form in their acts? ✰(Fairly) Long Chapters ✰ ✰ Chapters marked with * include sexual content ✰ ✰ ✰ This book/its plot is MATURE in every way, not just smut. Viewer discretion is advised. Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner except for the use of quotations in a book review.

Tasha Clarke is twenty-seven and stuck. What was meant to be a temporary job at a golf club has stretched into years of serving drinks, forcing smiles, and enduring the leers of men twice her age. With her best friend Nyla's wedding on the horizon, Tasha can't help but feel left behind. Nyla has love, stability, and a future. Tasha has routine and a gnawing hunger for something more-something dangerous enough to make her feel alive again. Across the ocean, 30 year-old, Ignacio Montoya prepares to step into Seattle for the first time in years. His empire stretches across continents, claiming cities like New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles in blood and power. But Seattle remains unscarred-a weakness he intends to remedy. On the surface, Ignacio comes as a best man, to toast the wedding of his oldest friend. Beneath the tailored suit, however, lies a predator's intent. He sees Seattle not as a city of celebration, but as prey. Ignacio Montoya is a storm-silent until he breaks, relentless once he does. While Tasha aches for change and Ignacio charts his conquest, fate coils their paths together. What begins as a wedding celebration will unravel into something far more dangerous: a collision of hunger and power, yearning and control. When the storm finally reaches her, Tasha Clarke's life-and Seattle itself-will never be the same.

"I think we should stick to a professional relationship, clearly this friendship isn't doing us good." "I don't think I can do that." We were in a crowded room but his soft words never failed to reach me. "Why not?" His hands clenched at his side almost like he wanted to touch me but he held himself back clenching his jaw, his eyes never leaving mine. "Because not once did I ever see you as a friend Ellanore." "You said all you wanted was my time- what about that does not insinuate a friendship?" I questioned him. "If I clarify what I meant then it will all be over." His Adams Apple bobbed as he swallowed. "Not talking to you for 4 days was torturous as is, I don't think I can do forever." There it was, that tickle in my chest. That uncomfortable and suffocating feeling that honestly scares me more than it should. I lower my gaze because one more second of me staring into those eyes might lead me to make even more mistakes than I already have. "I'm sorry for putting you through that, Alecsandr." "If you're sorry-" He took another step closer, almost scaring my feet to retreat to safer grounds. "Then stop avoiding me Ella." ------------------------------------------------------------ Ellanore Presley has her sights set on making Partner at Dane's & Partners and claiming her rightful place at her family's table. But when her client, the enigmatic and irresistibly charming Alecsandar Balenski, keeps inventing reasons to be in her presence, she finds herself in a battle of will, torn between professional ethics and the captivating pull of his intense gazes. Published: July 31 2025 Completed: November 10 2025.