Evania lives a quiet, book-loving life, working in a cozy mini library café where stories feel safer than reality. Everything changes the day Callahan walks in for coffee. Their eyes meet across the counter, the moment charged with something neither of them expects. But before Evania can gather the courage to speak to him, he's gone. Callahan's world is built on power, pressure, and expectations. When his parents give him an ultimatum- marry or lose the company- he's forced into a search for a suitable wife. Yet no one compares to the barista he can't stop thinking about, the woman who didn't even know his name. When fate brings them together again, Callahan makes a shocking proposal: a fake marriage. Strict rules. No emotions. To his surprise, Evania agrees instantly. She doesn't negotiate romance or affection-only that she gets to spend his money. Her easy acceptance unsettles him more than refusal ever could. As they step into their carefully staged marriage, Callahan struggles to read her. Is her affection real, or is she simply playing her role? The more time they spend together, the more their arrangement begins to feel dangerously real, blurring the line between pretending and falling. Just as their fragile balance starts to shift, Callahan's ex-girlfriend shows up with a devastating claim: she's pregnant. Secrets threaten to unravel everything, forcing Callahan and Evania to confront what's real, what's been faked, and what they might lose if the truth never comes out.

ENDS ON A CLIFFHANGER (Book 1) When assassins and ex-lovers, Eliana and Reid reunite under unusual circumstances they must try and work together to take down the organisation that took away their childhood and ruined their relationship. ... "You can hate me all you want, Eliana. You can convince yourself that I'm the worst human being on this fucking planet, but it doesn't change how much I love you, how much I've always loved you. There is no one on this planet who I have loved as fiercely as I have loved you!" He throws his hands up in the air, frustration clear on his face and I swallow hard having to look away from his intense gaze. "But you left," I whisper meekly feeling my guard crumble bit by bit. The silence between me and Reid is tense. The way we look at each other has my heart pounding in my chest and my breath stuttering. There's a metre between us and Reid's chest heaves as he tries to calm down. "You left, Reid." I croak, my eyes burning with tears and his face softens. He closes the space between us and cradles my face in between his large, soft, tattooed hands, leaning down to rest his forehead against mine, his eyes fluttering shut. "And I'll never leave you again, Eliana. Death would have to take me before I left you, baby."

Juliette Moretti had long been the picture of duty. Born the daughter of a notorious mob boss, she grew up in the shadows of the underworld, groomed to play the part of the perfect daughter. Despite her resentment, she did everything right. She wore the dresses. Perfected the smile. Married the man who would finally free her from her fathers grip-Romeo Moretti. But Romeo was more than just an escape, Juliette loved him, naively. She spent ten years of marriage searching for a place in his guarded heart, and for ten years he adamantly pushed her away, tucking her in the shadows, treating her as little more than a possession. No matter their history. No matter what she did, or the child they shared. Now, older, smarter, Juliette has finally gained the resources she needs to leave this marriage once and for all. She'll do anything to give her daughter the life she deserves. The only problem? Romeo refuses to let go of what's his.

From the moment she was conceived, Enora Martinelli has known pain. Born the daughter of a notorious mob boss, she grew up witnessing things in the shadows of the underworld that would drive a normal person into hysteria. Despite it all, she persists. A Juilliard-trained ballerina, top of her class. Yet, whether by luck or curse, Enora discovers holes and inconsistencies scattered throughout her own memories. Her doctor calls it temporary amnesia. Enora calls it being broken. Nothing makes it worse than waking from one of these episodes to find herself suddenly engaged to the devil himself. Alexei Sokolov. Ruthless. Terrifying. Right-hand man to the most powerful capo in the mafia. Enora is hellbent on escaping this marriage. She cannot bind herself to a man like him-someone seemingly intent on destroying her. The problem? Alexei refuses to imagine a world where she's not his.

When 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬, 22, drops out of college after her father is sentenced to prison for a crime he swears he didn't commit, her life collapses fast...eviction notices, unpaid tuition, a mother barely holding it together. Then 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧 appears. Late 40s. Private wealth. No digital footprint. He offers her a monthly allowance for companionship only. No sex. No exclusivity clause. No explanations. What unsettles Kailani isn't the money. It's how little she needs to explain herself because he already knows.

Isabella Summers was the new Social Media Coordinator at McLaren, nervous and trying not to stand out. Lando Norris was the loud, charming driver everyone noticed. When Lando Norris started paying attention to her, she didn't know what to do. He made her laugh. He listened when no one else did. And he made her feel safe - something her boyfriend never had. "I'm not even yours," she whispered. "But I want you to be," he replied. Sometimes the smallest things hold you together. For her, it was him. Her safety pin.

Zahara Adebayo had spent her whole life living in Africa, but after hearing the news of a dangerous rainstorm heading her way, her parents have no other choice but to send her to live with a family friend all the way in Oakland California. From meeting the Mickelson's years ago when she was five, Zahara quickly finds out that all six children have indeed grown up. From feeling severally homesick, and not knowing if she truly belongs, Zahara spends the entire summer with the Mickelson's, hanging around, going to the beach, and living a California lifestyle. Yet, the last thing she'd ever imagine herself doing is falling for one of the Mickelson boys. Never imagining herself falling for one of the Mickelson boys, Zahara surely didn't expect it to be Oaklands known boy every girl was in love with. Yet to her surprise, he was even crazier for her than she ever thought.

Mira Thompson didn't ask for her life to fall apart, but here she is. Grieving and guarded, she transfers to a new college to outrun everything she's been avoiding. She's definitely not looking for him. Rowan Campbell is all chaos-loud, nosy, way too charming for his own good. The kind of guy who gets under your skin just by breathing. Mira's spent months keeping her heart on lockdown, and somehow, he's the one person who makes her forget why she built walls in the first place. She's scared to feel again. He's not scared of anything. And when they collide? It's messy, intense, and the first thing that's made Mira feel alive in a long time.

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After so much heartbreak we must remember... pain is inevitable Isabelle Castillo is an innocent, hopeless romantic, and loving girl. Well until she caught her boyfriend sleeping with another girl. Not to mention her father passing unexpectedly. Now feeling that everyone leaves, she'll stop anyone from coming into her life. Vincent Davis, the mayor's son and well known "bad boy." Known for his destructive manner and never really caring about what others think. Well, that's what he's known for at least... Watch how just one small move can change their lives forever.