"Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place." In the gritty underworld of violence and crime, Angelina Hernandez stands as a formidable figure, the epitome of lethal elegance, ruling as the unyielding don of the American mafia. Alongside her, Nicolas Romano, the charismatic don of the Italian mafia, exudes an air of dangerous allure, his swagger matched only by his reputation as a notorious ladies' man. Angelina's life is meticulously planned, her every move calculated until she crosses paths with the charming playboy Nicolas, whose magnetic presence ignites a fire within her. As fate intertwines their destinies, chaos ensues-lives are lost, hearts shattered, and the flames of war are ignited. Amidst the turmoil, Angelina and Nicolas find themselves drawn to each other, their passion igniting a tempestuous journey toward an unforeseen destiny. In a world where loyalties are tested and alliances are fragile, Angelina and Nicolas must navigate a treacherous path, where love and danger collide with devastating consequences. As their tumultuous romance unfolds, they discover that in the shadows of darkness, amidst the chaos of their forbidden love, lies the possibility of a love that defies all odds-a love worth fighting for, even if it means tearing down empires and shedding blood in the name of eternal passion. Romance, the mafia way.

When Julian, a homeless teenager, finds himself all alone in the city, he is forced to create - or follow - his own destiny toward musical greatness. ***** He has escaped. With sirens blaring, thighs aching, and his lips trembling mightily in the frigid night air, young Julian Miles has broken free at last. He's been a fighter since birth, but Julian's escape from the Lambeth Home - a highly corrupt orphanage - is testing the extent of his internal fortitude. He's on his own, in the south of England, without any money or a place to stay. But when Julian discovers music, and meets a few new friends along the way, his life takes on a new direction - away from homelessness, and toward musical super-stardom. But first, he needs to discover the three things of which he is made. ... Word Count: 50,000 ... © Maria Crawford All rights reserved. ... BITE SIZED VERSION: Same story, smaller chapters! Book 3 in the Arrows & Anchors series.

Newlywed couple Julian and Brooke Miles must defend themselves and the newest member of their family from the murderous intent of Julian's old best friend. ***** Substance abuse, physical attacks, fatal fires. The storms of the last six years have left an indelible mark on Julian and Brooke. Nevertheless, the passing of time encourages their healing. As Julian and Brooke's wedding date approaches, the tides start to turn and life becomes especially kind for a change. The pair begin to think their worst years may be behind them. All of that changes, however, when Brooke receives a collect call from Wandsworth Prison. With that distressing phone call comes a warning from an unlikely ally, proving the past is never far. As a deranged enemy begins to implement horrific plans to exact revenge on the couple, Julian and Brooke must learn that it isn't always a weapon that saves you, but rather... memories. ***** Word Count: 265,000+ ***** **Winner of the 2018 Fiction Awards for Best Mystery/Thriller** **A Wattpad Featured story** **Sequel to Arrows & Anchors** **Can be read as a stand-alone novel** This book features character voice-overs, special video content, original pieces of poetry, and original pieces of music, created just for this story.

American journalist Brooke Fray is still rebuilding her confidence and her life, six months after a nasty break-up. Lately, Brooke has known nothing but apathy. But things change when she has a chance encounter with lead guitarist Julian Miles of popular rock band Ascend the Stars. Hearts flutter, sparks fly, and an intense relationship develops - one that they hope to make last a lifetime. But the couple is being brutally tested by the thousands of miles that separate them, their own deeply-rooted insecurities, a manipulative ex-partner, and a jealous bandmate who is secretly coordinating Julian's complete destruction. Word Count: 200,000+