As a dedicated fourth-grade teacher, 26 year old Simone Walker never expected her job to lead her into a forbidden romance. But when she meets Owen Hayes, a rugged, overworked single father of two, everything changes. At 40, Owen has spent years putting his children first, refusing to let love-or heartbreak-get in the way. But when his son's new teacher, the brilliant and compassionate Simone, steps into their lives, she brings a warmth he didn't realize he was missing. Neither of them meant to fall.

𝐈𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐨. Rankings: #1 in teacher #1 in bwwm #1 in wmbw #1 in military #1 in french #2 in nigerian #3 in psychological #5 in obsession #7 in possessive #9 in dark romance

Magnolia has lived her life under the strict thumb of her overbearing father, a man determined to control every aspect of her future, including her marriage. When she's forced into an arranged marriage to a man she's never met, Magnolia snaps. Refusing to accept the life her father has planned for her, she escapes into the night, her heart pounding with fear and defiance. But when she thinks she's free, she's caught by none other than her future husband, Sebastian Black-a charming, enigmatic man with a dangerous edge. Sebastian, with his smoldering confidence and teasing demeanor, promises to change Magnolia's mind, but she's determined to escape the fate her family has written for her. As he makes a bet that will force her to spend time with him, the tension between them becomes undeniable. The more she resists, the more drawn she becomes to his magnetic presence. But with every moment spent with him, she realizes that her heart may not be as safe as she thought. In a world where love and power collide, Magnolia's journey is one of freedom, defiance, and the fight to hold on to her independence-no matter how tempting the man who wants to claim her becomes.

[COMPLETED]Donovan (Blaze) Hill is a mystery. He rarely talks and when he does, it's only short answers. The man doesn't know what a smile is and no one knows where he's come from because he only existed five years ago. But we all know one thing about Blaze: he's exceptional at his job - which is protecting his clients. Especially his Everlee. Everlee Cabrera is the owner of a jewellery brand and has worked herself up to be an extremely successful businesswoman - no thanks to her mentor Leona Tahan. Unfortunately, with her success, comes a lot of danger, especially when her father is a famous scientist. So what does he do? He hires a bodyguard for his precious daughter. Blaze, to be exact. +++ "I'm here to protect you, nothing more, nothing less. So stop looking at me like I'm your favourite person in the world." "Maybe you are." "Shut up." #1 in Bodyguard 29th June 2022

She's a gorgeous cheer girl... And you're a geek with acne... That's something no amount of 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 is going to change. Started: 9-17-23 Finished: 11-11-23 Rankings: Wmbw #2 - 10-8-23 Boy #2 - 10-10-23 Cheerleader #1 - 10-12-23 Highschool #3 - 10-12-23 Blackgirl #1 - 11-8-23 Bwwm #7 - 11-14-23 Girlxboy #1 - 11-19-23

After being disowned by her parents, fifteen year old Serena Verlice finds herself in a toxic relationship with a much older man. She undergoes four years of emotional and physical abuse until one day she goes to the doctor and receives a devastating diagnosis. Deciding that she wasn't going to spend however long she has left with her cruel fiancé, she takes off in the night, spending months on the run. She bounces around Italy from hostel to hostel, working any job she can get as her health slowly deteriorates. Desperate for money, she agrees to do a small drug run for a local cartel and somehow becomes targeted by the notorious Italian mafia. After finishing their education abroad in England, Emilio and Lucian Cruz return home to Italy to help their parents run their mafia. Their parents; overwhelmed by threats coming from their enemies, reluctantly put their sons in charge of eliminating rival cartels. But what happens when on a mission Emilio comes across a girl who catches his eye.

"If I have to sacrifice my life for the ones I love...for you, then I will." She says with authority. "And not you or anyone on this Earth can stop me." For them, she lived. For those, she fought. For they, she sacrificed. For all, she loved. For him, she gave her life. Her blood is powerful. Her love is infinite. Her strength is envied. Her wisdom surpasses her age. In their world, she is seen as an outcast. The child of fallen heros, a now orphan she-wolf with nothing to give except her life. Sacrificing every second, every minute, every day, to assure the last of her family's safety. She is like no other. She is bold and caring. She is what he needs. She is what Verlinia needs. Her blood will save them all ** VERY MATURE ** 12/5/17- #907 in werewolf

The ultimate test to fight for something worth fighting for... The perfect son meets imperfect girl. The life of Eighteen year old highschool quarterback Caleb Foster had always been controlled by his parents. Who he dated, his school grades and other academic accomplishments were part of it. He knew doing anything stupid to change his parents views were not a perfect idea. He must and should always be the perfect son. It was a perfect, wealthy household and striving for perfection all the time was a must. But with all this perfection came setbacks. Caleb couldn't date girls outside his race. His parents refer to them as 'Bad Brownies. Bad Brownies couldn't be part of the Foster's household. When Caleb met Evonne Smith, a girl with depression, his entire world changed. A love affair evolved. Within this love affair came hardships. Things started going down hill when his state of well being began crashing down, leading him to believe that fighting for love in the time of prejudice was a dangerous path. Not when his parents, especially his mother was secretly wishing for Evonne's downfall. Evonne Smith grew up in a crazy household and that gave her mental problems. Wiithin this household held lots of secrets and she just couldn't take it anymore. Her mom was a druggie and an abuser. And that meant trouble. When her mother disappeared from the family life, her father met a woman and moved to Chicago. This was not something Evonne was waiting for. She definitely didn't like changes. Not when the step mom was kind of mean to her. When she met Caleb, her life changed into something she never thought would ever happen to her. Someone genuinely loved her, and it was a boy and she couldn't let this go by. But when hidden secrets get revealed only they can change them. Told in both POV.

Kristen Tomas is a successful businesswoman who found it hard to meet a man since men get turned off by her success and goal-oriented persona. She made her peace with it though. Alexander Knights is a fun-loving billionaire C.E.O in the dark. He managed his company behind the scenes. Women always gravitated towards him but then they find out he's blind and try to get his money. He has always been cynical of females who were nice to him. Kristen Tomas went out on a blind date with Alexander Knights. At first, he was a bit sceptical, people always pitied him for being blind but she didn't seem to care. To him, she was kind and caring and beautiful. To her, he was funny and charming Will it last or will things get in between them like a kind of huge secret or two? ................................................................................. The book is actually okay. Description not so much.

Power is not given it's taken. In the heart of a city plagued by corruption and shadows, where the line between justice and criminality blurred, an unlikely collision of fate was about to unfold. This is the story of two souls from opposite sides of the law, whose lives intertwined in a forbidden dance of desire and danger. Silas Luciano, the illustrious son of the city's most notorious mafia. Silas commands power and fear with an iron fist. His striking presence, sharp intellect, and ruthless demeanor made him an enigma to those who dared to cross his path. On the other side of the spectrum stood Imani Falcone, a brilliant attorney her reputation as a formidable courtroom adversary and her unwavering moral compass made her a beacon of hope for those seeking redemption in a city tainted by crime. Their paths had never crossed until a high-profile case thrust Imani into the heart of Silas's world. She found herself defending a client accused of a crime that struck at the heart of Silas's empire. It was a dangerous game they were about to play, where desire and danger walked hand in hand. As their worlds collided, Silas and Imani confronted the unyielding forces that sought to tear them apart. Loyalties would be tested, sacrifices made, and the very fabric of their lives would be forever altered. In a city where power and passion collided, where law and crime danced a treacherous tango, the unlikely union of a lawyer and a soon to be mafia boss would challenge the boundaries of love, and test the strength of their resolve. #1 in mafiaman 11/23/24 #1 in Mobties 11/23/24 #4 in Italian 11/23/24 #5 in slow burn 11/23/24 #1 in Mobties 3/10/25