After a devastating tragedy shatters the renowned Romano crime family their fate weighs heavily on Don Leonardo Romano's only heir twenty-two year old Valentina. Determined to uphold the family's power Val will go to any means necessary even if it means selling her heart to the highest bidder. As the Romano family's most notorious hitman Matteo Costa knows the most depraved corners of New York's underground. So when Val arrives home after college he is confident she won't last long. The New York mafia would chew her up and eat her alive and yet... Serving as Valentina's personal guard Matteo realizes Val has grown into a beautiful, smart and cunning woman. He knows it won't be easy keeping the principessa safe especially when the Romano's rivals set their sights on her. But as their relationship grows Matteo realizes that his own desire might be the greatest threat to the Romano dynasty. Season 1 of The Hitman's Mark WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers.

CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION "it's you. it's always been you." She was from Group B. An "original" is what they called her. One of the firsts. She never dreamed they'd escape, not since arriving in their four-walled prison, but somehow they did it. She arrived at a facility, a so-called "Safe Haven". The place Janson said their dreams of being free would finally come true. Her friend Aris, the only boy from her Maze, was skeptical, he never trusted them. She wanted to trust their "saviors" until a group of boys unveiled the truth about their "Safe Haven". One boy in particular stood out from that group, something about him made her want to know more, but not just about the facility. *I do not own most of the characters or a majority of the plot line! All credit to James Dashner and Wes Ball.* Based off of the second and third movies: The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure! Had to put a little warning, there is some cursing. Personally, I'd say it was medium to mild. I'll let you guys be the judge, but just be warned that it's there! {Published 3-10-18} {Completed 9-19-18} {Started Editing 11-13-22}

When Harper Williams moved to New York City to become a writer, she imagined herself living like Carrie Bradshaw -sex, men, and a few good girlfriends to laugh the night away. Two years in and all she's left with is the harsh realities of living in the city. Working for a low-run trashy gossip site, Harper has given up on love in New York. However, one night with a stranger has Harper questioning everything.

Sophia is a penurious, troubled girl fighting her inner demons and caging monsters, trying to run away from her past life as much as she can, however far that she can but finds every road ending with a blockage, finding every path with a stop sign and nothing but dead ends. Not giving up and still pushing all of her energy to make ends meet, she doesn't give up until her life takes a turn and that too when the well known, owner of the prestigious Italian Mafia's mob boss takes a glance at her, his heart never allowing his eyes to misalign once they have settled on her. On the other hand, his life is fucked up, messed up, ruined to ashes but he is still living and is the king. He knows when to shut down his emotions, when to snap, when to hold things under control and when to wage highly successful wars. He doesn't believe in love or happiness and vows to die alone. But will he be able to complete this vow of his when he sees a set of pure electrifying blue eyes which make him completely stop on his way. And not stop him only, but his goddamn stubborn heart. What will be the fate of Ashton Romanno? This story is mine and solely mine and I wouldn't allow anyone to copy my work. If you do, I will take legal action against you. And warning, there are scenes of rape and torture. ALL THE PICTURES I USE ARE NOT AT ALL MINE. MY INSPIRATION FOR ASHTON ROMANNO IS DUSAN SUSNJAR. I REPEAT.....THEY ARE NOT MINE, I DO NOT OWN ANY KIND OF PICTURE, THEY ARE SOLELY HIS AND HIS ALONE.

In a world, where showing emotion is a dangerous weakness, love becomes the only beacon of hope. No one noticed exactly when people began to fall victim to the broken life of monotony, but by the time humanity realized that witnessing strong emotion triggered violence in the infected, it was too late. Evelyn Li is not a fan of risk. Confined to the safety of an underground bunker for the past two years, when Evie stumbles upon a radio broadcast hosted by a mysterious boy with a sharp tongue and an impressive record collection, she's inspired to embark on a mission fuelled by the belief that her family might still be out there (and definitely not because she's desperate to finally meet the boy whose voice has been her sole companion since the darkness descended). Jonathan Johnson is not an optimist and definitely not a romantic. He wasn't at all surprised when the world ended or even when the Soulless took over the streets. With the weight of rising tensions in the colonies, an absentee father, and heart-breaking tragedy resting on his shoulders, Jonathan would much rather escape into his record collection and secret radio broadcast than deal with the general bleakness of life in the apocalypse. As he is reluctantly roped into Evie's search for links to her past, Jonathan begins to wonder if he can ever truly escape his. Together, the unlikely pair must navigate the treacherous landscapes of both the unforgiving world around them and the complicated emotions within. Will their connection withstand the trials of a world consumed by darkness, or will it become just another casualty of the apocalypse?

Paege is a young woman known for understanding animals. Or more specifically, horses. She is hired by the beautiful and sweet sister of a rich and famous tycoon to tame his stallion. When Paege agreed to the job, there was no inkling that her new boss was so athletic, arrogant or attractive. He ires her to no end though, expecting her to answer to his every whim. Despite her growing pains where he's concerned, she stays to help Angel find his way. Daniel is a young and daring tycoon who grew up on a ranch. Though he did, some animals he just couldn't grasp even if he tried. Exhibit A: his new stallion, Angel. So he hires someone to tame him. Danny's shocked to discover his new employee is that of the gorgeous young spitfire. The woman who his younger sister Bell had hired to tame Angel. Little does Paege know that she ignited a fire within him and it won't go out. Now that she's taming Angel, who's going to tame him? All Rights Reserved!!!! Ranked: #1 in Horseriding - 18.11.2021 Ranked: #1 in Horses - 19.11.2021 Ranked: #1 in Cowgirl - 19.11.2021 Ranked: #9 in New Adult - 23.05.2022 Ranked: #10 in Love - 19.11.2021 Ranked: #17 in Billionaire - 22.10.2021 Ranked: #21 in General Fiction - 31.01.2024 Ranked: #54 in Cowboy - 16.10.2021 Ranked: #55 in Lovers - 11.10.2021

Ruth Marjorie Semple has a past she wishes she could forget. Her life in the present isn't so terrible, and yet, she finds herself struggling to enjoy the person who loves her most and even refuses to take pride in the job she's excelling in. How can she appreciate any of that, when her mind is still stuck on a lover from her college days three years prior? Go back in time as Ruth tries to sort through her feelings, drawing her memory all the way back to the day she, quite literally, ran into Raffo Leflore in good ol' Oklahoma, and explore the life of an Afro-Indigenous woman. He doesn't talk about himself much, but he constantly seems to show up for her anyway and she wants to figure out why. What about the two of them is written in the stars? Or are they even written up there at all? And most of all, how do you know which stars are worth chasing? Follow along as Ruth learns to grapple with her sorrow, learns more about her Choctaw heritage, and experiences a love that maybe only happens once in a lifetime. *Characters are Black and/or Brown casting.* Cover designed by Ren T

Milan Cozart lived on the low-end of Chicago. A part of the city that was unbeknownst to tourists, yet never seemed to leave the front cover of the news... for murders. In this cutthroat slice she called home, there was one rule: Show no mercy. However, when you hold the life of a notorious drug lord in your hands... you may find yourself hesitating. Milan knew the rule, but she also knew who Ramses Young was as well. The man had spared the life of her brother the night her parents had died. Now, he laid bleeding out in her arms. He was meant to die. Because of her, he lived. And, because of her, bodies would drop.

A compilation of intense erotic and heart aching poetry.. By La viento

[ BOOK 1 OF AZITERA: YTHER'S QUEEN ] Consumed by avarice, the four human kingdoms-the Infernal Empire, the Kingdom of Caelum, the Kingdom of Treterra, and the Nayale Archipelago-betrayed their covenant with Yther of Azitera, the race blessed by deities, who protected humans for untold centuries. They slaughtered and defiled the beings that once protected them from storm, famine, poverty, and pestilence without mercy. Betrayed by the humans they protected, the Ytherians were enslaved. Their four queens were caged, chained, and imprisoned to serve as nutrients to the human kingdoms. The once prominent Ytherians were reduced to nothing but servants. As the four kingdoms of the human race prospered for many years since their betrayal, one news staggered them, causing them to tremble in fear and rally their armies to protect and defend their domain: Sollel-the Mistress of Flame, one of Yther's queens-had escaped her prison. Her flames will raze hell, ready to burn the souls of her betrayers. COMPLETED CECELIB | C.C. COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE