**𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄** Once a rising star in law enforcement, Rebecca made an unthinkable choice: Protect Marco Montanari, the enigmatic son of Chicago's most notorious mobster. The cost? Thirteen months behind bars-and the scars that come with betrayal and isolation. Now out on parole, Rebecca finds herself pulled back into a life she swore to leave. Marco is back, just as dangerous and magnetic as ever, and this time, they share a deadly bond: clearing their names in the murder of Rebecca's brother. The clock is ticking, and the deeper they dig, the closer they edge toward secrets that could destroy them both. In this gritty tale of love, revenge, and redemption, Rebecca Caruso is more than a player--she's the bait. ~~~ RATED MATURE! 18+ Lots of triggers. Not going to list them, but this is your warning. ~~~ Originally Posted/Published: 2018 Silent Remains: The Caruso Chronicles ~~~

In the shadowed heart of London, ambition collides with deception in Web of Lies, a gripping thriller that plunges readers into a world of secrets and danger. Jake, a hardworking café employee with dreams too big for his modest life, glimpses a brighter future when Mr. Will Smith, a wealthy business tycoon, offers him a life-changing opportunity-a prestigious scholarship and an internship at his company. For a fleeting moment, everything seems within reach. Mr. Smith's death under chilling and mysterious circumstances shatters Jake's dream. A maze of lies and danger envelops Jake, where every answer raises more questions. Drawn into a high-stakes investigation, he unravels a sinister web of corporate corruption, hidden family betrayals, and deadly secrets. As the lines between ally and enemy blur, Jake must navigate perilous threats and face moral choices that could change him forever. Each clue pushes him closer to the truth, but the cost of knowing might be more than he can bear. Can Jake expose the dark forces behind the murder, or will he become the next victim of a conspiracy that knows no bounds? Web of Lies is a pulse-pounding tale of ambition, betrayal, and the desperate fight for justice, guaranteed to keep you hooked until the shocking finale.

At St. Augustine Academy, wealth isn't just power-it's protection. A place where secrets hide behind designer clothes, whispered rumors can ruin reputations, and love is just another calculated move. 🔥 Luciana Perez learned early on that blending in is the best way to survive. She keeps her head down, plays by the rules, and hides the fact that she's just as rich as the people she pretends to despise. 🔥 Marco Torres is St. Augustine's golden boy-the one with the looks, the charm, and the last name that guarantees his future. But perfection is a lie, and behind closed doors, his world is crumbling under the weight of his family's expectations. They were never meant to cross paths. They were never supposed to get involved. But when a single lie ties them together, their lives start to unravel. Secrets will be exposed. Reputations will be ruined. And in a world where power means everything, falling for the wrong person could cost them more than just their hearts. After all, at St. Augustine... it's not about who's telling the truth-it's about who can lie the best.

Belle grew up with a relatively normal life in Ireland, raised by her grandparents who nurtured her into young adulthood. However, after learning the truth about her real parents following her college graduation, her world shifted. The mystery of her parents' sudden disappearance began to weigh heavily on her, filling her with unanswered questions. Determined to uncover the truth about this crucial part of her life, Belle decided to stop living in the dark. As a brilliant professor at Silver Lining University, she leveraged every advantage at her disposal-tapping into the institution's vast network of resources, connections, and research tools. After years of investigation, she finally stumbled upon a lead: an abandoned, once-hidden village buried in rumors. The village was said to have once been home to vampires, human-like aliens, and other rare magical creatures, but the most troubling rumor tied the place to a series of strange disappearances over the years-disappearances that Belle realized were connected to her parents. Armed with this knowledge and driven by her unrelenting determination, Belle embarks on a journey to the village, hoping to uncover the answers she had been longing for a couple years. Cover art shyvis on Twitter and Instagram.