In the year 1864, Isabel, a wealthy Portuguese-American woman, must bid farewell to her education and independence as she is married off to Maximilian I of Mexico - a man she despises at first sight. However, to the astonishment of themselves and the world, their union evolves into a passionate but unstable love match. Yet, just as their bond strengthens, the dark clouds of political upheaval gather on the horizon. Benito Juarez's power surges in the empire, and their fairytale love story quickly transforms into Hell on Earth. As their love faces the ultimate test, the question looms large - can they weather the storm of political unrest and emerge with their love and lives intact? DISCLAIMERS: - This story is historical fiction! While some characters & events are based on true history, this book is fictional! - *The painting on the book cover is NOT mine! All credit goes to the artist*

Bella and Edward live their lives to what they think is the end of danger, but more things arise. Everyone tries to tear them apart, just when is their last straw? People that they never wished to be alive again are back and they do not know how they will handle this. Everything is going wrong and lives will be lost, is this the ultimate ending?

Jade and Tori finally see just how much sexual tension there is between them with a little help from Beck. What's supposed to be sex with no strings attached becomes more when feelings get involved. Will they continue fucking around or will they acknowledge the growing feelings?