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A counterfeit claim against a legendary wine ignites a high-stakes investigation in which a neurodivergent restaurateur and a forensic wine analyst must navigate forgery, deception, and their own unexpected connection to save a century-old legacy. Luc, owner of London's prestigious Le Rêve restaurant, faces a devastating crisis when a valued patron declares a prized vintage a fake. To protect his family's century-old reputation, he enlists Izzy, a brilliant but socially unconventional forensic wine analyst, eager to prove her mettle. Their shared autism initially creates an unexpected but undeniable spark of attraction, challenging their focus. But as they delve deeper into the complex world of wine fraud, they suspect a widespread conspiracy that threatens to destroy Le Rêve. Together, they must harness their unique abilities to expose the truth, safeguard the restaurant's legacy, and navigate their intensifying relationship, even as they battle their own internal worlds.

A dark romantasy about power, kingdoms, betrayals, good vs evil, a vile tomboy Queen who is impossibly smart and strong, and an angelic pure-hearted male healer. --- Fire Queen Aranea is the strongest, fiercest, and smartest queen Paradiso has ever had. With her reign, her kingdom prospers. However, she is also vile and cruel. Behind the heavenly facade of Paradiso, it hides the ugly, inhumane underground activities that are all being controlled by the Monarchs and are aimed against the lowest creatures in their world: humans. Meanwhile, Florian is a pure-hearted healer from a mythical tribe. As the two share moments together, is it possible that the warm, angelic Florian would finally be able to thaw the ice of Aranea's cold, cold heart? And could Florian escape his destiny as the Fire Queen's bane?

Shiloh Anne Grace was born into a world rebuilt from the ashes of near extinction. After a war that almost destroyed humanity, the greatest minds of the second millennium came together to design something better-a flawless society. The Citadel. A utopia. Or so she has always believed. But beneath The Citadel's polished perfection, cracks are forming. And when the impossible quite literally knocks on her door, Shiloh will uncover truths she was never meant to see-and a destiny she never imagined could be hers. This is only the beginning... Copyright © 2026 by Kerisa Moonsamy Written under the pen name Night_Writer702 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations used in reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Certain real-world locations, landmarks, and public settings may be referenced within this work. These are used solely for narrative purposes. All other elements-including characters, events, and interactions-are fictional and are not intended to represent real individuals or actual occurrences. The author makes no claim to ownership of any real-world locations, trademarks, or publicly recognized names that may appear in this work.

Rated-X: Read Author's Note For More Information Two gay villains had only one idea that their four enemies belonged in a town agency (POG) and anytime find out their secret, toxic fandom even when they are humans. For emergencies, their co-head agent, Breanna created a reverse-sex mixture in case of identity emergencies. Without knowing that it was the reverse-sex vile, they both got genderbent. On the other hand, Sawyer teamed with Decan to find out about their relationship and why it exists. Both villains are gender bent and humanized. This is no laughing matter... As soon as the two of them are now a couple of hot women living their lives not meant to be lived, they told, then despised confronting the main judge or the main character in the story, most importantly not to get caught but POG but open up the evidence of their hidden X-rated relationship, leaving not only Sawyer and Decan in suspense... but the town and their agency to have a very toxic rumor. Therefore the co-owners of the town have to stop their relationship and continue story life even if gore and R-rates get in the way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Miley thought moving to a new city would be a fresh start. A new house. A new school. A life that finally felt like her own. But at Blackwood High, time doesn't move forward. Three days repeat themselves again and again, and Miley is the only one who notices. As the loop tightens, she begins to realize that the school is watching her - and that this cycle didn't start with her. Because some curses don't trap you forever. They let you escape... once.

He was never meant to hesitate. Dorian Vyshmond does not question his nature. He does not form attachments. He does not spare what is his to take. Until her. Iris Elrin is nothing more than a servant in his household: soft-spoken, unremarkable, and entirely human. She should be easy to ignore. Easy to forget. So, of course she isn't. There is something about her that unsettles him. Something that refuses to bend, even when it should. And for reasons he does not understand, he finds himself watching her... restraining himself... choosing her safety over his own instincts. But in a world where vampires do not love, only hunger, such restraint is a dangerous illusion. When a rival arrives and begins to circle what Dorian refuses to claim, the fragile balance between control and desire begins to fracture. And Iris is forced to confront a truth far more terrifying than any monster: Not all predators show their teeth. Some learn how to hold you gently instead. And that may be the most dangerous thing of all. *He was made to consume. She was never meant to survive him.*

Seren never knew her parents, never knew her limits... until the Academy revealed them. A world where magic is law, secrets are currency, and power is worth more than life itself. When her first Trial unleashes a force even she cannot control, Seren is thrust into a deadly web of illusions, betrayal, and ancient conspiracies. Allies are few, enemies are everywhere, and even those who claim to protect her may have their own dark agendas. Caught between the charming and dangerous Elders, a vengeful peer with secrets of her own, and the hidden horrors of the Underworld, Seren must learn to harness a power that could save or destroy everything she holds dear. In a world where the lines between loyalty and treachery blur, one girl's courage could ignite a rebellion... or see her consumed by shadows. Will she survive the Academy, uncover the truth, and claim her destiny, or will the darkness claim her first?

Love is just another word for destruction. But some loves go beyond destruction. A city stalked by a killer. Blood on the floor, secrets behind every locked door. Each clue leads to another lie, and each lie draws someone closer to their own grave. Faces that seem the most innocent are often the ones deceiving you. Every truth uncovered comes at a price. And sometimes, the real danger isn't in the shadows-it's standing right beside you. Trust no one. Or become the next prey.

Welcome to another story of mine! May is on the run from her husband as he is convinced that she is a traitor! But the she finds protection and love his sworn enemy a.k.a The Devil. The most dangerous man, Alfonzo Feliz that calls her mi corazon!