In the quiet halls of a museum owned by his father, an easygoing man named Desmond repeatedly tries to charm a mysterious, sharp-tongued woman in a red dress only to discover that her cold exterior hides a tragic shared history and a grief that has brought her back to the only home she has left.

This is a FREE STORY with one paid bonus chapter! An exclusive boarding school on the coast of Maine. The unexplained death of a female student. A sister determined to find the truth...even if it kills her. * * * * * When Mia Greenley's older sister, Ava, dies under mysterious circumstances, she's determined to uncover the truth no matter how many rules she has to break. But when she enrolls at her elite New England boarding school, possible suspects reveal themselves at every turn, messing with her head and agitating her deep-rooted trust issues. With the help of Xander, an attractive yet aloof art student, Mia exposes secrets that may have played a role in Ava's death. Someone knows more than they're letting on, and if Mia can't put the pieces together, she could end up like her sister...dead. Sweet Deadly Lies is a FREE story with one paid bonus chapter. Learn how to earn free coins here: https://www.wattpad.com/earncoins/ ✨2022 WATTY AWARD WINNER FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER✨ TRIGGER WARNING: Sweet Deadly Lies is a young adult mystery/thriller that may contain triggers for sensitive readers. There will be mentions of mental health issues, murder, suicide, mild drug use, and underage drinking. Reader discretion is advised. Sweet Deadly Lies (available only on Wattpad) Copyright © 2022, Darly Jamison All Rights Reserved This story is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this story are either the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Cover photo by Jasmin Chew on pexels.com, and edited on Canva Pro. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

I hate how much I want him even now. "You're just jealous." "Of course I am." His voice is rough. "I'm jealous of every second he gets with you." I swallow hard. "Jamal is gay. I could never see him as anything but my boss." Nonso stills. Then a short, disbelieving breath escapes him. "You really believe that?" The question hangs between us like smoke. He doesn't wait for an answer. Instead, he kisses me...deep, demanding, claiming. My hands fist in his shirt before I can stop them. When we break apart, both of us breathing hard, he rests his forehead against mine. "If Jamal is really gay..." His fingers trace my hip. "...then I have nothing to worry about." I study his face, heart still racing. "No. We're not doing this anymore." (excerpt from Chapter 84) ***** Hadassah's life takes a drastic turn when she lands a job as Jamal Orji's personal assistant and fell in love with a sexy investor. But as she delves deeper into Jamal's world of wealth and mystery, she finds herself entangled with Nonso in a web of secrets and forbidden desires. With her friends Nina and Tega by her side and her own past haunting her every step, Hadassah must navigate the treacherous waters of love, betrayal, and self-discovery in Lagos, a city where nothing is as it seems.

"James McGregor, CEO of McGregor industries, has passed away yesterday evening after a long battle with cancer. James McGregor, aged 63, was one of the-" Elizabeth shut the TV off, she couldn't bear to listen to this... She had been there when it happened, she did not need it to be repeated. Elizabeth Waverton had been Mr. McGregor's personal assistant for the last three years. During that time the two of them had gotten close. They became friends, as he was as a father to her. Ms. Waverton was seen by many as one of the best personal assistants that there was. Most didn't last long at the McGregor's, but Ms. Waverton did. She was known for making anything possible, having connections all over town and anywhere you can imagine. But now that her former boss and friend is dead the company will be taken over by James McGregor jr. the son of her boss. Elizabeth had never quite taken a liking to this man, but he however has taken an interest in her...

They took me. And they told me secrets. Secrets I didn't want to believe. Secrets that would change my life. They said I was one of them and I could never go home. I would never see my family again. I was too dangerous. A threat. They ordered my obedience, warning that others would come for me. They swore to protect me. But they didn't. Now I'm the prize of two packs and the prey of the most powerful werewolf in America. I'm Avery, and this is where it begins. This is my life with werewolves.