They were childhood best friends... until they weren't. Years later, Aurora sees him again, Malakai Madden. The boy she grew up with, the one she left behind. But some things don't stay buried for long, and some hearts don't forget. Now he's all grown up, all strong rules and discipline... and somehow, he's still hers. They were inseparable once. Malakai's world only made sense when she was in it. She was his sunshine, his purpose, his beacon. Then she left. Vanished. Took his heart with her. Now there is a hollow space inside his heart, waiting to be filled, but the ghost of her - the one that has sunk her icy claws into his heart - won't let go. Haunting him. Taunting him. There was no escaping Aurora Saint-Germain. Not in this lifetime, and not in the one following. Can they overcome what separated them? Kai can't seem to forgive her, but she's determined. He doesn't know half of it and she won't let him pretend any longer.

A glamorous celebrity actress and model is trapped in a loveless, deceit-filled marriage with a successful businessman who only married her for her status. On her wedding day, she discovers he's cheating on her with her best friend-but she goes through with the wedding anyway to protect her family's reputation and hers. As her marriage grows colder, danger knocks at her door. Enter her new bodyguard-a mysterious, brooding ex-military man who saves her life. What begins as protection turns into desire, and soon she's caught between a life built on lies and a love that feels all too real.

Book Two in the "Alcaraz Duology" 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Catalina Alcaraz is a single mother with a past that she doesn't wish to revisit. She has managed to become a successful doctor and to create a life of her own despite her father's attempts of ruining it all for her. She is seen as cold and emotionless by most people. Catalina considers herself to be miserable and bitter yet doesn't take it out on others especially the people she loves. Her focus is solely on her career and her son, who she believes to detest her, so love is the last thing on her mind. Silas Galanti is a merciless hitman. The underworld is unaware of his true identity, and killing him is nearly impossible. Being a killing machine has become tiring for him and he is in search of something more to truly put meaning to his life. So he chooses to retire early in order to search for a wife to start a family with. He's prepared to give love and receive it, that is, until a particular woman catches his eye. In a sense, Silas is handing her his bare heart in her hands, but she refuses it with no interest. Catalina's seemingly almost perfect life takes a turn when people from her past reappear and when a particular hitman begins to pursue her. Silas charms his way into Catalina's life determined to do everything it takes to win her heart but it will take more than a few charming words and a pretty smile to keep her attention. Will Silas be able to deal with Catalina's cold demeanor and seriousness, as well as with the unexpected turns that come with wanting to be with her? Will Catalina be able to allow herself to love and be loved at last, or will she keep avoiding the emotion? After all, being cautious with love can be a great threat to finally attaining happiness. - *STORY IS UNEDITED* *ALL PICTURES USED ARE NOT MINE AND WERE FOUND ON PINTEREST* !!! WARNING !!! This story contains mature scenes and language!!!

What's worse than a scorned man? A rich, scorned man with the power to ruin you. Johnny Hawthorne is a master of control, his love suffocating and his vengeance unrelenting. Bruna thought she could escape, but wealth and obsession make for dangerous chains. In a world where love and power collide, one act of betrayal changes everything. Now, Bruna must navigate the wreckage of her choices. Darkly seductive and chillingly unpredictable, Bloody Pointe is a story of passion, power, and the haunting consequences of love gone wrong. DISCLAIMERS: This story is intended for mature audiences and contains content that may be triggering to some readers. Themes include self-harm, manipulation, drug use, physical and emotional abuse, Rape, and explicit sexual scenes. Reader discretion is advised. P.S I do not own the cover of this book. RANKED 1 in #manipulation 1 in #postpartum 1 in #abortion 2 in #psycopath 2 in #escape 3 in #drug addiction

"I haven't even done anything to you and you're already crying." Xavier murmurs. I can only sob harder in response. "You're going to show everyone aren't you?" He grabs a lock of my hair, almost endearingly and tucks it behind my ear. "If I was going to show everyone, I would have done it already." "Then delete the video." I say, hating how wildly desperate I sound. "I'm begging you please, Xavier." Those last two words hang in the air between us in a way I don't fully understand. Xavier tilts his head slightly and there's a darkness that's filtering through his gaze. It makes my face burn under his scorching stare. ───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───── When Isa Carrow transfers from Oakbridge Highschool to Cedora Hills Private Highschool, with the help of her rich aunt, she believes that she is granted an opportunity at a fresh start, a way for her to redeem herself and prove that her past does not define her. But when the very secret that she is running from falls into the hands of the one person she'd wanted to stay away from, she will quickly come to understand that what she had viewed as a path to liberty was nothing short of a trap in disguise.

𝐧𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞 (𝐧.) ~ that which chases sorrow away. ∘₊✧──────✧₊∘ It wasn't easy for the mafia boss, Leonardo Romano to reach the highly respected position of a Don; the sacrifices made were irreversible. Beneath the facade of his emotionless mask, hid a broken, vulnerable boy who was slowly losing the will to live. With a stalker on the loose abducting young ballerinas and the power of her company slipping away, the ballet industry's star, Maria Amante, had no choice but to return to her childhood love, who she was separated from years before. Through a fake engagement, the two navigate through their childhood trauma, adverse experiences and most importantly, their dysfunctional relationship that had been destroyed in the past. But with hidden secrets and unrevealed realities, there seems to be more than what they think they knew about each other, the world and themselves. ∘₊✧──────✧₊∘ *Important Note Inside* Romano Brothers - Book I Featured on Wattpad's Romance Profile Reading List: Fake and Arranged Relations - 08/24.

"I'd do anything for her. I would kill every last fucking person on this planet, if she asked me to. And I wouldn't even question her about it. All she had to do was ask." - Zayn Banks

"You're a thorn in my side." . . . The bane of my existence has always been Alessandro Silvestro. He's the reason my blood boils every time I'm in the same room as him. The reason why I do things out of my character. He brings out the nasty, rotten side of me. He was my first love. First enemy. And if that wasn't enough, he's also the identical copy of my best friend. The person I hate the most also has the face of the person who means the most to me. And he'll stop at nothing to see me crushed and wither in front of his eyes.

[PREVIOUSLY TITLED CHASING BACK ALLEYS] ❝Once a King, always a King.❞

'For The Mafia' Series - Book 1 of 3! ~~~ "Down on your knees." He lets go of my hair and pushes my shoulders down roughly, before unbuttoning and shrugging off his shirt. I kneel in front of him and instantly unbuckle his belt and unzip his black pants. He watches me eagerly from above, keeping his hands to his side, letting me lead. "Are you jealous when I flirt with those men for information?" I bat my eyes up at him innocently as I pull his pants down to his knees. His face hardens as he considers my question. "I don't like your hands on them." He grumbles and I smirk. I already knew the answer. "I do it for you, Enzo." I remind him as I move my mouth closer to him. "Only me." He growls as he pulls my head forward, closing the space between us. ~~~ When a dangerous mafia leader meets this particular stripper, he learns she is anything but. Both equally ruthless and thirsting for power, he hires her as his lethal interrogator and assassin, however she quickly becomes more when neither can resist each other. But can she learn how to truly care for one of the men she was taught to use? Can he control his jealousy long enough to take advantage of her tricks? Will she love him enough to share her biggest secret - who she really is? Read to find out! Disclaimer: There WILL be mature content - swearing, sex scenes, murder, drugs, drinking, etc. It's a mafia story... so expect a lot of that stuff lol Started: February 2021 Completed: December 3, 2021 (Book 3 is in progress!) Achievements: First 1,000 reads: August 5, 2021 First 5,000 reads: December 24, 2021 First 50,000 reads: September 5, 2022 First 100,000 reads: November 18, 2022 First 200,000 reads: June 9, 2023 First 300,000 reads: December 1, 2023 First 400,000 reads: January 23, 2024 First 500,000 reads: March 23, 2024 First 900,000 reads: September 1, 2024!! Tag Ratings: #2 romantic suspense - January 12, 2022 #1 trouble - August 2, 2023