*BOOK ONE* (Can he read as standalone) (Completed) Sequel: Alpha Kaden "You can't love him, you need someone who you're more compatible with," he insisted. His arms moved suddenly, his palms slamming against the wall beside my head, his arms locked into place. "You wouldn't know," I gritted out in frustration. Landon sighed, leaning in further till his soft lips pressed against my neck lightly, briefly, making me gasp. "Trust me, I know exactly who you suit," he whispered. "Remember the night at your house after dinner?" He asked, his lips leaving soft kisses up to my ear. I shuddered, nodding. He smiled gently against my skin. "I did want to kiss you." (Mature content involved, although there are warnings) ** *Book One in the Alpha series*

A single father firefighter falls for his younger, free-spirit nanny, who is also his boss's daughter. Season 2 of Station 22 *** When firefighter Riggs learns he has a daughter he never knew existed from a forgettable one-night stand years ago, he becomes a single father overnight. Exhausted and fumbling through new parenthood, Riggs hires a twenty-something live-in nanny, Lila, to help him put out the fires in his personal life. Riggs isn't thrilled to lean on someone else, but he knows he can't be a good father and get the lieutenant position he's worked so hard for without a helping hand. Freshly home after studying abroad, free-spirit Lila is eager to prove her independence to her father, who she can't seem to see eye to eye with. When the nanny ad pops up, she can't think of a better way to demonstrate that she's responsible. The only problem? Lila is Station 22 Chief Morgan's daughter, and Riggs' rugged appeal has her rethinking her distaste for firefighters. They should keep their distance and stay professional, but resisting each other under the same roof isn't easy. As the forbidden attraction burning between them leads to sneaking around and secrets, it'll only be so long until everything goes up in flames.

After a devastating tragedy shatters the renowned Romano crime family their fate weighs heavily on Don Leonardo Romano's only heir twenty-two year old Valentina. Determined to uphold the family's power Val will go to any means necessary even if it means selling her heart to the highest bidder. As the Romano family's most notorious hitman Matteo Costa knows the most depraved corners of New York's underground. So when Val arrives home after college he is confident she won't last long. The New York mafia would chew her up and eat her alive and yet... Serving as Valentina's personal guard Matteo realizes Val has grown into a beautiful, smart and cunning woman. He knows it won't be easy keeping the principessa safe especially when the Romano's rivals set their sights on her. But as their relationship grows Matteo realizes that his own desire might be the greatest threat to the Romano dynasty. Season 1 of The Hitman's Mark WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers.