Victoria Smith had always been a shy girl, as no one really cared about her. She felt like she had no one in the world (well, except for her cat). One night, she finds that maybe that loneliness was about to end. "What are you doing out here all by yourself?" -Please-, take a look at the TAGS before reading. This is a DDLG story.

[*mature content*] "Come here." His voice soften as he pulled on my hand, his other hand aiming for my waist. "I missed you." "I'm right here." I say, knowing exactly what he was insinuating. I wanted to hear it from him. I needed to. "You know what I mean." "I do." He nibbles on my ear, sending shivers between my legs. "Will," "I want you." He confesses. "We can't." "Stop fighting it Val. We've waited too long." ***** they meet again. 5 years later. both of them still emotionally, mentally damaged & unavailable. but what makes it so different this time? --------------------------------------- Valeria now works as an assistant in the business industry. The arrogant William owns a business himself. They both parted ways after high school but somehow work brings them together. However, the unfinished business they left years ago resurfaces as they find themselves in the same old situation. But what could possibly make it so different this time? --------------------------------------- @ashmalik1

***This is the sequel to Girl with the Heart of Stone and cannot be read as a stand-alone. There are spoilers below this point, read at your own risk. *** Two years have gone by since Abrelle Louise left everything behind. She's finally healed, and independent, but most importantly she's happy. Something she thought she'd never be again. But she's tired of living in the shadows and decides it's finally time to come back and fight for what's rightfully hers. Determined to not let anything silly, like revenge, get in her way she comes back with peace in mind. But when people decide it's time to once again take away what makes her happiest in this world, revenge might just be the only solution. Not only is Abrelle determined to have her revenge, but it seems like life has decided to pitch in and help. After a disastrous accident, she ends up once again right where she started three years ago, living with Elliot Stone.

Reillyn Cole had experienced it all. Grief. Pain. Heartbreak. And yet, still, the cruel world continued to throw hurdles in her unendingly winding path. Elias Ryker had grown up under tyranny. Despite problems of his own, he becomes the most likely to be able to save her. And she was the last anyone expected to actually want to save him. But she did. She wanted him. He wanted her. But fate didn't want them together. Now, they must navigate an overprotective best friend, a homicidal father, a psychotic brother, and a hilariously crazy grandma. But, will Rei ever get her happy ending? - - - "Boxer Boy, you don't really have a choice in the matter, you either help me or I squeal about your very illegal activities," I obviously wasn't gonna tell but he didn't know that so I silently prayed he wouldn't call my bluff. He leaned down so he was eye level with me, he smelt like apples too. "Why do you wanna learn how to fight tigru?" I tried my hardest not to let my gaze flicker down to his bare chest, but it was right there and very distracting. He cleared his throat making me shoot my gaze back to him as I hoped my voice didn't come out shaky, "that's my business, just like the reason you fight is yours." His jaw sharpened as he straightened and seemed to contemplate what his next move would be. I took the time to declutter my thoughts and focus on what I needed from him; fighting lessons, the opportunity to save myself one final time. - - - "I love the book overall. It kept me on the edge of my seat and it was full of emotion! I can't wait for the sequel to come out! This book had something for everyone and anyone; if you enjoy reading, you'll enjoy this book!" - Mackenzie "I read a lot and this is one of the best books I've read. If you are this young writing this good I cannot wait to follow your career." - danielchristinatin

❦ A Harley riding, vodka drinking, female killer, a Scottish bartender, a kindergarten teacher, several kids, and a huge Italian 'family', put them all in a bag and shake well. Throw the contents onto paper and you end up with a book about broken spirits, revenge, boxing, and getting lost in the shadow of your mind. And love. I am afraid my books will always be about love, no matter how things start. ❧ Amazing cover made by @raeesahambarker ❥

"You seriously thought that you will jump from the window and escape?" "Yes." "Tsk. Tsk. That's so sad, but I guess you didn't think that you'd land straight on my back, didn't you?" My breath hitched when I heard the gun click in the darkness. "N-No. I didn't." ------------------------------------------------------------- Amelia had everything planned in her life; Graduate highschool with her friends, get a degree from the community college and open her dream restaurant, but her plans came crashing down when a short walk to her friend's house for a sleepover turned into her worst nightmare. Thrown into a world full of guns, blood and drugs, she gets kidnapped, sold and shipped to another country in less than 24 hours. . . . . . Leonardo Agostini doesn't care about anything. Being the heir of Italian mafia, he has the power, looks and women at his feet. With his father on the verge of retirement, he determines to have the whole mafia at his feet as soon as he takes over. But what would happen when a woman actually falls on top of him instead of his feet? [AMBY AWARDS 2022 WINNER - HUMOR CATEGORY] [Featured in @humor profile - Isn't it romatically funny?] [Featured in @humor profile - Dark Comedy] #1 in HUMOR!! (30/11/2020) #1 in ESCAPE!! (02/12/2020) #1 in RUNNING!! (03/12/2020) #1 in FUNNY!! (23/11/2021) #4 in MAFIA!! (19/11/2022) #24 in ROMANCE!! (21/11/2022)