{CURRENTLY UNPUBLISHED} 10/2/25 Edit: this book has been removed from Wattpad, but the characters live on in a published series titled The Wildflower Series, which can be found on Amazon and in bookstores. Alive at Night, Awake at Dawn, Attached at Heart are available now. Already at Risk, which follows Collins' brother Cameron, is coming on October 16th. Thank you so much! When a college freshman with a learning disability and a reputation collides with a straight-A, straight-laced girl in the dorm kitchen one night, he sees the darkest parts of himself reflected in her. But the two of them resist acknowledging their hidden truths, and their forbidden connection, until ignoring it all becomes too perilous. *** Bren meets Madie during his first week at college, and he's certain he should have nothing to do with her. First of all, Madie has a boyfriend. And second of all, Madie's boyfriend radiates a toxicity that Bren only just escaped from growing up. But knowing what he should do doesn't help him at all. Madie might be completely entwined with her abusive boyfriend, but Bren quickly becomes determined to unravel her. But can Bren open Madie's eyes to the truth before it's too late? *** "Don't go back to being treated like you're not real." Madie's lips parted, and I couldn't read the expression on her face. But we were so close now. "You're real, Madie. Feel it." "I feel it," came her breathy reply. When it came to her, I was weak. My legs couldn't hold me anymore, and I slid down. Landing on my knees, I kneeled back against the bottom of the cold door, letting it cool my hot skin. "Good girl." The words were more of a pant; I could barely catch a breath with the way my heart was racing. But I had to tell her, talk to her. "Now, never forget it. Never forget the way you feel right now, Madie." **MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY** This story contains sensitive topics such as abuse, violence, and explicit sexual content.

𝐌𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐳. Even being born right next to the cruel and sick crime life never changed the charismatic and positive Mia who wanted to help change the messy world she formed part off. Becoming a nurse at the age of 25 and joining her dad at the clinic seemed like the best opportunity to reach that dream. Or at least that's what she thought until she found 𝐡𝐢𝐦. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨. Born in the same wealthy crime life Carlos' focus was quite different. After a rough past filled with many loses his seek in life turned into nothing more than revenge. The search of those who pained him in an attempt of finding some kind of redemption could only be put at risk by 𝐡𝐞𝐫. book two of The Devil's series covers by bellesandbooksdesign (on insta) this story is not mafia related! ............................................................. She was everything he needed but also everything he forbid himself to have. When she entered that room and introduced herself as his nurse it was the day everything changed. He knew there was no way he could let himself feel 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 again but sometimes not even the strongest mind is able to leave emotions behind. ............................................................. #1 on grumpysunshine #3 on darkromance

She hated him as much as he wanted her, a thorn in her side ever since they met, and it had only gotten worse with each lingering gaze between them. As an aspiring journalist, Presley didn't believe in love-or lasting romantic relationships of any kind. The last thing she needed in her whirlwind of life was to get involved with her best's friends bodyguard-or rather the head of the Cosa Nostra. A man with little use of manners and secrets in his past. Tall, handsome and covered with tattoos, a living and breathing hazard with a cold nature and quiet demeanor. A beautiful monster dressed in leather jackets, and tight fitting shirts. A made man. Silvio had ever met a woman like her, who spent every minute glaring at him. One who he was consumed to touch despite his dislike for touch. A stubborn femme fatale with soft brown eyes and obsidian curls. A woman he'd been trying to resist for a long time. When a threat from her past lands her into the very arms of her nemesis and into a fake relationship, she's forced to get to know him and suddenly, their fake relationship feels more real than anything she had ever own. - preview - God, it felt right like this was where it belonged-this was where I belonged. And she felt it too, given by the slight rush of her breathing, and dazed eyes. There was always this magnetic pull and tug between us, so irresistible and consuming. "Silvio." She let out a small gasp, obviously not expecting me to touch her, and it burned. Everything right now burned but it felt good. Almost in an addicting way like the pain crossed the threshold and soared to become another feeling. "I don't think this is a good idea." "You want me to stop right now, say it but this is a damn good idea." I said in a gruff voice. "Tell me you don't want this, tell me it's a bad idea and I'll stop."

|| Wattys 2023 Shortlist || Miles grew up struggling, scorned by his father, and taking care of his ailing mother. After losing everything, he found solace in music and finally entered the entertainment world as DJ Requiem. The world knows his stage name, but because he has always hidden behind a mask, no one knows that the unassuming Miles is the award-winning DJ. He knows what he loves-music and his friends. However, when a soul-sucking conglomerate threatens to take away everything he holds dear, he may have to turn to Aura's CEO, Shawn Pierce, for help. Twelve years had passed since their first encounter, and Miles had tried his best to avoid Shawn and forget him. However, some things in life are unforgettable, and now Miles finds that he cannot tear himself away from Shawn. Can he save his music while finding something more with Shawn? Genre: Contemporary Romance|MxM|Music Release Schedule: Epilogue coming soon