He kept his hand on my neck and inched closer to me. I turned my head slightly and he took the opportunity to nuzzle his nose in my neck. Taking in a deep breath, his hand slid from my throat and wrapped around my waist. What? I was confused and scared. "You always smell so good." He said, the vibration from his mouth tickled my neck. Suddenly the bell rang. "I-I need to get to class" I whispered and placed my hands on his shoulders and lightly pushed him back. His eyes immediately hardened as he roughly grabbed my neck and slammed me back into the wall. This time his body pressed on mine. "You'll leave when I say you can." He said as his other hand snaked into my hair and gripped it softly. "Did you really think just because our parents are getting married that things would change for you?" Joella Stevens is a straight A student and junior in high school. She's very sweet and soft spoken. Her mother has been dating for a while but she has never brought anyone home to meet her. That is until one man pops the big question. Joella finds herself struggling to stay calm when she learns that her mom's new fiancé is the father to her longtime bully, Haden Cooper. Haden Cooper is a Senior and captain of the football team. He's very handsome and charming but there is a dark/controlling side to him and a hidden family history Joella has yet to learn of. Joella tries to avoid him, but she can't seem to get out of his grasp. Things only start to get more intense once Joella and her mother move in with Haden and his father. WARNING: Some of the content in this story can be a trigger for some. Highest Rankings: #1 Abduction #1 Controlling #3 Bwwm #4 Stepbrother #7 Alphamale #8 WMBW

Jenifer Martin, a girl from California. A girl with a beautiful and the kindest heart. She has a superb business degree. But alas, sometimes bad things happen to good people. Her boyfriend of three years cheated on her with her only best friend since childhood. Damian Wilson, CEO of Wilson Clothing. He is handsome, he is super intelligent for the business world. Lives in New York City. He believes in love, but haven't found yet. He has one night stands just for his distraction though. A girl from California and guy from New York. How these two will meet? Maybe she will work for him or maybe not? Stay tuned to find out more about these two souls! Love, Anushka💛 Ranks:- #45 in nyc out of 1.56k stories. #4 in romance out of 1.95k stories PS- Current cover made by @_navyblueee_ Date:26/03/22

After the shock reveal that Imogen's pregnant with Jude's child, their relationship is left rocky. But as they're pulled closer by baby scans and a surprise family holiday, could the spark between them reignite? Season 2 of The Mechanic *** After the truth about Imogen's pregnancy is revealed in the worst way possible, her world comes crashing down. Her hopes in tatters, she doesn't believe Jude will show for the first baby scan weeks later. But then she locks eyes with him striding through the hospital door, and everything changes. Jude looks worse for wear, but he's ready to work together for the baby. And Imogen's ready to try to rebuild what's broken between them. Then Jude's mother catches wind of the pregnancy and invites them on a family holiday abroad, and suddenly, they're thrown together headfirst. Still on rocky footing, things intensify when they find themselves sharing not only a room, but one bed. It's impossible to deny the attraction, and soon, their connection heats up. But what will happen when they exchange holiday bliss for real life back in London? Can their relationship flourish, or will old faces from the past threaten to derail everything? WARNING: This story contains depictions of abuse. Reader discretion is advised.

Defiant. Sweet. Alluring. A business deal gone wrong brought me to her doorstep. She's everything I shouldn't want; everything I was against after watching my mother's obsession destroy her. Still, I can't stop myself from craving her. I should know better, but I find myself going down the same route as my mother, giving her the power to wreck me irrevocably. The question is, will she? * Dominant. Dangerous. Obsessed. His need for retribution against my father brought him into my life. He's everything I have avoided for years; everything that sets off warning bells in my head. Yet, I can't ignore the undeniable attraction between us when we're in a room together. He believes I'm not jaded; believes we can be good together regardless of how we met. The question is, am I ready to take that leap of faith? * No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or means; including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without prior permission of the author. If you're found doing so, you will be reported and filed with a DMCA. Legal and appropriate actions shall be taken. Copyright © 2023.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, an ordinary girl that works at the Crestmore, she was known to be a compassionate and serene person, with a heart of gold. 𝐄𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢, the rank 1 mafia leader, he was known for his brutal and merciless actions. He had lived a life surrounded by vulnerability. Ermanno kept observing and anticipating Morona for three years, believing he can make her his. Morona was puzzled by the anonymous gifts and letters she kept receiving without any explanation. However, there was a spark between them. Their love was like a flame that burned the light, igniting a passion that was impossible to ignore. But not so long after, Morona's sweet soul was shattered by him. She found it difficult to regain the sense of peace she once knew. ༺♡༻ {Check TWS before reading} {Dual pov} THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXTREMELY HEAVY THEMES! THEREFORE PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THE DISCLAIMER!

(THIS BOOK HAS NOT BEEN EDITED) Annabelle Valentina Emerson, a 16 year old girl who has been abused her whole life by her stepfather and also her abusive mother. Getting bullied and beaten at home. However, her stepfather dies in an accident and she's sent to live with her father and brothers. Vincent King Emerson, an Italian Mafia Don, is the most feared mafia in the city. He has seven sons, the elder one being his prodigy and a daughter whom he loves dearly. However, after a heated argument with his wife, she takes away their daughter and leaves without a trace. Vincent becomes more distant from his sons and finds solace in rebuilding his power and influence over the city's underworld. His eldest son helps him by taking on larger roles of control and authority in the mafia. His son also begins to take up some of his father's traits, becoming ruthless and oppressive like him. In spite of all this, Vincent still hopes that one day he will reunite with his daughter. He uses all his resources to find her, but to no avail. After years of searching and failed attempts at finding her, Vincent receives a call one day informing him that an anonymous woman wants to meet him. What happens when a certain cute Spanish mafia heir sets his eyes on her? Read on to find out.!!!!🥺🥺 (Please I got the pictures I used in Google, I do not take credit for their pictures 🙏)

Valarie never thought she'd get involved with the mafia, but after a one night stand with Giovanni, the leader of a powerful mafia family, she finds herself pregnant and in danger. Giovanni doesn't want to be involved with V romantically, but he knows that his enemies won't hesitate to use her and the baby against him. As they try to navigate their complicated relationship, they must also confront their own values and beliefs. V is torn between her desire to protect her child and her fear of getting involved with a dangerous man. Giovanni is torn between his loyalty to his family and his duty to protect V and their child. Together, they must find a way to protect themselves and their family while also staying true to themselves and their love for their child. But as their enemies close in, they realize that they may have to make sacrifices that they never thought they would have to make. rankings - #35 in LOVE #9 IN MAFIABABY

"You fucked my sister!" Kim Y/n, innocent ,protected, sheltered from harms way, by her popular big brother Kim Taehyung. Now afraid of commitment and dating Y/n, becomes closer to her brother's childhood best friend she's known for years Jeon Jungkook. A popular playboy with drop dead looks. Will love spark between the two opposites? Will he help Y/n face her fears? Will they be able to keep this secret from her overprotective brother? Read to find out ;) ✨please don't plagiarize✨💜

Heath and Teagan only agree on one thing: they don't want to be in a relationship. Teagan, who is busy finishing her law degree, needs a break from the stress of living up to her parents' expectations. Heath is following his passion and starting his career as a physical therapist, but his family's drama is tearing his life apart behind the scenes. As members of the same friend group, Heath and Teagan will be around each other plenty during wedding season, whether they like it or not. With no time or desire to date, the two come to an agreement: pre-scheduled hookups through the summer or until something real comes along. A situational relationship, otherwise known as a situationship. Their arrangement seems perfect. If their past doesn't come back to bite them.

Carly and Sadie are Bestfriends. They know everything about each other. Mason Carly's brother likes Sadie but she doesn't know and she likes him and he doesn't know. Carly wants Sadie and mason together but they both aren't brave enough to tell the other their feelings. Read to find out what happens!