In the darkened alleys of power and privilege, where the Catalano Crime Family reigns supreme, Elio Catalano stands as the heir to a throne built on secrets and sins. His world is one of unspoken deals and ruthless demands, where loyalty is the currency of survival. But one fateful night, a knock on his door heralds a plea for mercy that threatens to unravel the fabric of his meticulously ordered life. Sophia Omar, her spirit unbroken by the stark reality of her mother's medical bills, stands before Elio with a simple yet perilous request: cover the costs that she simply cannot. She knows the Catalanos' wealth is stained with the blood of the underworld, yet desperation drives her to make a deal with the devil himself. Elio, captivated by her audacity, offers a devil's bargain: he will save her mother, but in return, Sophia must serve as the family's clandestine healer. Bound by a vow to attend to their wounds with no questions asked, she finds herself ensnared in a world where the line between saviour and sinner blurs, and the one who can destroy you becomes the very air you breathe. 'Scarred Hearts' is a tale of forbidden love and treacherous desires, where two souls collide amidst the chaos of a criminal empire. *** Content/Trigger Warning: This is a mature dark mafia romance, therefore this will contain extreme themes of sex, violence and abuse. Book cover art is created by OpenArt and edited by @jtwils in PhotoShop.

When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

This story will become FREE on August 30th, 2023! Hudson Caldwell is being stalked, but the cops don't believe her. Can she unravel the truth before it consumes her? * * * * * Just when Hudson Caldwell's life is finally coming together, an unwavering paranoia threatens to tear it apart. Someone is following her - that's the feeling she gets every time she leaves her downtown Chicago apartment. After a failed attempt to file a police report, Hudson's stripper best friend gifts her with an unregistered firearm, but the weapon isn't enough to stop an attack in the middle of the night. When rookie cop, Myles Young, responds to a complaint of gunfire, he instantly falls for Hudson's quiet vulnerability and shattered past. He vows to keep her safe - much to the dismay of his case-hardened partner. As their relationship intensifies, the identity of Hudson's stalker slowly comes to light. But the closer Myles comes to solving the mystery, the more he realizes he's in over his head. WARNING: This story is a NA romantic suspense and contains references to mental illness and sexual abuse. Cover created by me, using MidJourney and Canva Pro. Down Came the Rain copyright © 2016 Darly Jamison All rights reserved. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] 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.