Someone stole the Weeping Widow. The priceless artwork is gone, ripped from its place on the wall and leaving only broken glass behind. The pride of Whitehill Museum and Art Gallery fell victim to heists in the night, and the museum is determined to find the painting and nail the culprit. She's been labelled the main suspect after being found at the scene of the crime. He's been hired to protect Whitehill and keep the rest of the art safe. Both with a job to do at the museum, and both determined to fix broken reputations. But the biggest question of all haunts the exhibits they roam: who stole the Weeping Widow? They painted her the villain. He's learning art is open for interpretation. -------------------------- "Art is to be seen, not touched." His breath curled next to my ear. "But I'd do anything to touch you." "Are you saying I'm art?" My heart knew no limit as it pulsed in my throat, right where his lips began to hover. "As beautiful as what hangs in the Louvre, and just as forbidden to touch." Disclaimer: all works depicted above the chapters are real works, and some real works are mentioned throughout. However, some works and artists described within the story are fictional. Additionally, this story has light language use. *A stand-alone spinoff of "In Love and Diplomacy"* ~ Featured on Wattpad's Crime profile "Crimes of Passion" Reading List (November 2022) ~ Featured on Wattpad's StoriesUndiscovered profile "Thrills N Spills" Reading List (December 2022) ~ Featured on Wattpad's Romance profile "Dangerous Love" Reading List (May 2023) ~ Winner of the 2023 Winter Zodiac Awards ~ Featured on Wattpad's StoriesUndiscovered profile "Light Up the Dark | Horror/Mystery/Thriller" Reading List (June 2023) ~ Featured on Wattpad's Romance profile "Romantic Suspense" Reading List (May 2024)

[COMPLETE][EDITING] Ace Hernandez, the Mafia King, known as the Devil. Sofia Diaz, known as an angel. The two are arranged to be married, forced by their fathers, joining the two Mafia's. But Sofia eventually learns, even the devil was once an angel. Cover by @alluringathena *This book is more of a romance book than Mafia book and I hope you enjoyyy*

In the attempt to fight for her rights as a woman, an African rural teen born to a misogynistic people is suddenly thrown into a world of evil that she must overcome if she wants to escape with her life. * * * Elorm Nutsugah wants the best things life has to offer, but being eighteen years old with no education whatsoever, the future looks bleak. When she is accused of immoralities she didn't commit, she is forced to clear her name by marrying the Prince of her village who promises her the world and more. But everything is not what it seems, and by doing so, she ends up not just fighting for a good life, but for her life and the lives of everyone she loves. #1 in stopslutshaming [september 20, 2020] #1 in blackpride [may 14, 2020] disclaimer: i do not own any of the images present on and in the book.

"It's not stalking when you love someone. And it's not kidnapping when you've taken what's rightfully yours." --------------------------------------------------- *multiple povs will be in this story* *warning: mature language and contents throughout story IN THE PROCESS OF EDITING****