(Book 2 of the Mafia standalone series) "Matteo-" The word dies in my throat as he reaches across the console, one arm wrapping around my waist, and before I can process what's happening, he lifts me effortlessly and pulls me onto his lap. My breath catches and I stare at him, stunned. His face is inches from mine. Close enough that I can see the faint scar near his eyebrow. Close enough to feel the heat of him through the thin fabric of his shirt. "Matteo-" I start again, but it comes out softer this time. He kisses me. It's not gentle, it's not hesitant.... it's desperate. I freeze for half a second, my mind blanking completely and then something inside me snaps. I kiss him back harder, aggressive in a way that surprises even me. His lips are rough on mine, aggressive and insistent. He kisses me like he's starving for it. My hands fist in his shirt, anchoring myself to him as he devours my mouth. His tongue slides against mine and I moan into him. The sound is swallowed by his kiss, muffled by his lips.

Every morning, Serenity shows up to the office before anyone else - including Ezra Langford, her infamously cold, calculating, and annoyingly attractive boss. She brings him coffee, not because he asks, but because she wants to - always with a handwritten quote on the cup, something cheesy, optimistic, and completely not his style. Or so she thinks. Because while Ezra never says thank you, never even cracks a smile... he's kept every single cup lid with her notes. Hidden in the bottom drawer of his desk, they're the only bright spot in his otherwise grayscale life. But when Serenity's warmth starts to get under his skin - and into his heart - he'll have to decide if he's brave enough to step out of hiding and tell her the truth: She's not just his coffee girl. She's the only reason he still believes in good things. »»-------¤-------«« "So, uh... any regrets on the merger yet?" "Only that Chase ordered shrimp from that place on 8th again." I laugh, too hard and too quickly. "You didn't like it?" "It tastes like regret." I grin. "That's what he said about your budgeting spreadsheet." Ezra's mouth twitches. Not a smile, not really. But close. I should say something professional. Something normal. Instead- "Do you really read them?" I ask softly. He looks up. "The quotes," I clarify, nervous now. "Do you actually read them, or... just collect them?" His eyes hold mine. There's no teasing in them. No cold, hard CEO mask. "I read them," he says. »»-------¤-------«« Word Count: 26, 074

She was hired to clean his home, not unravel his heart.Dante lives in a world of violence, power, and control. Amore doesn't belong there-but neither does her softness.Still, something about her quiet defiance draws him in.Secrets fester, danger looms, and love becomes the riskiest game. As enemies close in, desire turns dead. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• His teeth graze my jawline as he growls low in his throat. "Beg prettier." "Please, Dante... I need it. I want you to make me cum...please." My voice cracks, desperate now. Finally, he chuckles, a dark, dangerous sound that sends heat pooling low in my belly. "Good girl." Without warning, he lets my legs drop from around his waist. I barely have time to catch my breath before his hands grip my thighs, spreading them wide as he drops to his knees in front of me. "Keep those pretty legs open." He commands, his tone leaving no room for argument. Then his mouth is on me. I gasp, my hands flying to his hair as his tongue flicks over my clit, sending shockwaves through my body. He groans against me, the vibrations making my knees threaten to buckle. "Oh-fuck... yes." I moan, my hips rocking instinctively. His hands grip my thighs tighter, keeping me pinned against the wall as he devours me like a man starved. His tongue moves with devastating precision, switching between slow, teasing licks and fast, relentless strokes that make my head spin. "Such a mess already." He growls against me. "You taste so fucking good." My fingers tug at his hair, my body trembling as I feel the orgasm building fast and hard. "Dante, I'm gonna-" "Not yet." he said, pulling back just enough to blow cool air on my throbbing clit. "I'll tell you when you're allowed." "Please, I'm so close..." I whimper, hips rolling. "You'll wait." His tongue dives back in, and this time, he doesn't hold back. The pace is brutal, unrelenting.

She needed a job. He needed control. When she becomes the new secretary to one of the most powerful CEOs in the city, she expects long hours, impossible demands, and a boss with a reputation colder than his office walls. What she doesn't expect... is him noticing her. He doesn't trust easily. She doesn't back down. And somewhere between late nights, sharp words, and stolen glances, the line between professional and personal begins to blur. There are rules in his company, strict ones. No distractions. No attachments. No falling in love. But some rules were never meant to be followed. And in a world built on power, secrets, and control... he might be the one thing she can't walk away from. - 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 '𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮' ✿ 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚 & 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐨 💍

Two teens struggle to survive their way through the last year of sixth form. Neither have ever communicated with one another, not once throughout their six years of school together. But this year is different. This year, two polar opposites become something that no one ever would've expected. • A quiet girl who purposefully keeps to herself, a troublesome boy who catches attention wherever he steps foot. It's obvious that the two were never supposed to be friends, but the world has a funny way of surprising us all. Started: 08/11/2022 Finished: 13/02/2023

(Completed)✨ Jules Wilder came to Evergreen Academy Boarding School to start over. Not to end up sharing a dorm with Nathan Talon-quiet, guarded, and the kind of beautiful that makes it hard to think straight. She's trying to forget the past. He wants nothing to do with anyone. But between late-night talks, unexpected softness, and the kind of connection neither of them planned for, the walls they've built start to crumble. As Jules begins to find her footing, long-buried questions and quiet truths start rising to the surface. Forcing her to face more than just her feelings for the boy she definitely wasn't expected to catch feelings for. Falling Into Place is a story about healing, connection, and figuring out who you are-even when everything around you is a little bit of a mess. ________________________________ Tropes: ~boarding school 🏫 ~slow burn 🔥 ~roommates to lovers 🩷 ~self discovery 💡 ~mystery¿ 🔍 ~no smut ❌ ~complicated families 🧑‍🧑‍🧒

She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)

Book #1 TW: mentions of abuse and suicide Avery Quin, not your average 18 year old. She hates every living, breathing thing. Maybe Luca can be an exception? Luca Romano, your typical bad boy, dating the typical barbie, with the typical daddy issues. Yet he seems to temporarily forget about his girlfriend, and his daddy issues after hearing Avery Quin say just two words to him. Cover by: @qivine

DISCLAIMER !!!! THIS NEEDS EDITING !!!! Ivory Fernández and Kylian De Luca. She's the top assassin. He's the top mafia leader. They both hate and tried to kill each other multiple times so what will happen when they need to take down a common enemy and they've agreed to do it together? ────୨ৎ──── His hand pulls a strand of my hair behind my ear. What is he- "So if I kissed you right now, it wouldn't mean anything. You wouldn't care?" I open my mouth to reply but nothing comes out. Am I seriously speechless right now? He leans in and now we're merely inches apart. "Would you care, Ivory?" he practically whispers, his eyes flickering to my lips. I scoff and move his hand away from me. "No, I wouldn't, Kylian." ────୨ৎ──── {𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒} #1 Italy #1 Leader #1 Mexican #1 Kill #1 Deluca #1 Guns #1 Lovers

Dedicated. Ruthless. Focused. Kian Torres has one goal, go pro. No distractions, no drama just soccer. Driven. Stubborn. Unbothered. Madelyn Jones has her sights set on College. Whether the ball gets her there or not, she's going. They've been childhood rivals for as long as anyone can remember-constantly bickering, constantly battling, and constantly in each other's way. Enemies with chemistry they refuse to acknowledge. But when their friend group starts shifting and a coach forces them to team up, the line between hate and something else starts to blur. What happens when tension turns electric-and neither of them are ready for the fallout? Will it end in disaster... or something they never saw coming? Highest ratings --------- #1 rival #1 captains #2 friendswithbenefits #1 friendgroup #1 enemies #2 highschoolromance #3 childhoodsweethearts #1 friendsandfamily #2 mutualpining #10 rivalry #3 enemieswithbenefits #1 academic