Verity Baker has spent her life cleaning up after her father's mistakes. But one day, he goes too far and sells her, for one night only, to a local lord to pay his debts. What kind of man would buy a woman? What kind of woman would agree to be bought? COMPLETED

_________ She always thought she would be trapped in a box, punches, and hits weighing her down, the cold rush of blood drowning the love her parents should've given her. But even when she escapes...the past haunts her, and the undeniable fear of the unknown etches its way into her heart for eternity. It's not until a little girl enters her bakery stealing a piece of cake that she lets happiness melt its way into her heart, the little girl's father becomes her armor from the fears that hide behind the deep shadows, The love, contentment, and safety she never got from her parents were brought tenfold within the both of them, making her realize happiness truly is possible in a world of evil. *************** Mafia. It was all he knew for the longest time, everyone knows him as one of the biggest CEOs in New York, But he hides behind the shadows and controls the night as the biggest mafia boss. His daughter was the only light he saw in the dark world he hid in, he thought his heart wouldn't soften for anyone, but when he meets a sweet bakery owner with the softest heart, he realizes that maybe love is worth the risk, His heart begins to burn for her, and his mind, body, and whole being gets drowned in all that she is. They don't realize the true armor that love is, the stone wall it builds beyond the evil that lies behind, it strengthens your weaknesses, and shows the light that hides within. -- ~Ideas are all mine pls don't steal. -Cover and banner designed by _navyblueee_

She swore she'd never skate again, but the ice has a way of pulling you back-especially when the town's hockey star is watching. When Calliope Brooks loses her mother, her life is turned upside down. Forced to leave behind the familiarity of her old world, she moves to the small town of Lakehurst to live with her estranged father, the coach of the local boys' hockey team, the Lakehurst Sirens. Once a promising figure skater, Calliope has sworn off the ice-until a chance encounter with Grayson Maverick, the Sirens' star player and school heartthrob, ignites something she thought she'd lost. As Calliope finds herself drawn back to the rink, she's thrust into the chaotic, competitive world of hockey. Navigating budding friendships, lingering grief, and her growing feelings for Grayson, Calliope discovers that sometimes the only way to move forward is to embrace what makes you whole-on and off the ice. But as she steps into a role no one expected, Calliope must prove she has what it takes to be more than a fragile figurine-and face the pressures of skating with, and against, the boys who dominate the game. #1 icehockey (19th May 2025) #1 hockey (13th April 2025) #1 figureskating (20th April 2025) #1 coachesdaughter (20th April 2025) #2 greif (20th April 2025)

"Do you know what you've done to me, Annalise?" Her breath caught. "I-" "I can't think of anything but you." His voice was dark velvet. "Not since that night. Not since you pulled away." She stepped back-hesitant. He followed like a shadow. "Your Highness, you're-" "Different?" A slight tilt of his head. "Yes. You made me this way." Her hands trembled against her gown. "I didn't mean to-" "Didn't you?" His words wrapped around her. And there was no space left between them. _*_*_*_*_*_ In the heart of two ancient kingdoms, a princess draped in moonlight and sorrow was given to a prince carved from ice and iron. Princess Annalise Seraphina Charlotte of Eldoria carried the crown of a fallen family, her kingdom trembling on the edge of ruin. Graceful, kind, and untouchable as a winter rose, she was the last hope of a land that had lost everything. Prince Harold George Edmund of Valdermere was a warrior born of war and silence. With a crown of duty and eyes that revealed nothing, he was trained to rule with strength, not sentiment. Bound by an arranged marriage neither wished for, they stood together-strangers beneath golden arches, united for the sake of peace. But even in a world of thrones and treaties, hearts still whisper. And sometimes, even the coldest of unions can catch fire. This is the tale of two souls, burdened by duty, surrounded by shadows, and yet... destined to find something neither of them believed in anymore. Love.

[COMPLETED] Book 1 in the Del Rosso series ____________________________________________ "I have three words for you Ace Del Rosso. I hate you." ____________________________________________ River Arccadi is the Spanish mafia Donna and has been independent for most of her life. She doesn't need anyone and has men falling at her feet with just one look. She has the body of a Goddess and always gets what she wants. She had witnessed the brutal killing of her family at the age of fifteen and wants to avenge their deaths. Her past still haunts her. Her nightmares still occur. Her trauma still taunts her. Ace Del Rosso, the Don of the Cosa Nostra. The title was given to him at a young age being only 16 and now he's carrying the weight of leading a mafia at the age of 25. He's a man who is feared by many and is known for being merciless, ruthless, strong and powerful. He would shoot you between the eyes if you dared to look at him the wrong way. He was unforgiving. Hence why people steered clear of him. Both mafias have been enemies for years. A deal was made that was suppose to mean nothing to them but somehow meant everything. What happens when the deal comes to an end? ____________________________________________ //tw read book with caution// •contains sexual content• started:1/12/21 finished:12/3/22 #6 slow burn: 27/12/24 #3 kill: 13/8/25 #2 trauma: 21/3/25 #2 hate: 31/3/25 #1 funny: 2/4/25 #3 Italian: 3/5/25 #2 lies: 13/6/25 #1 betrayal: 11/7/25 #4 lovers: 31/7/25

Alessia Ferrari is the Don of the Italian Mafia. Whip-smart and dangerous, she is a woman in a man's world, surviving against all odds. Born and raised to become a lethal killer, even the ground she walks on bows at her feet. She has it all, until that is, her father gives her hand away in marriage. Ace Hernandez is the boss of the American Mafia. He's a cold cruel hearted monster. He knows the game all too well and does whatever it takes to win and if that means breaking someone, he could do that with his eyes closed. Fate is vicious when the two are forced to marry. Will two monsters find solace in each other's arms or will they kill each other? ---------------------------- "I don't recall signing up for strip poker." She replied. Her full lips frowned softly but her eyes were filled with amusement. She knew she couldn't beat me, not at this game. "Are you quitting? Are you a quitter?" I mocked getting under her skin. Her lips twitched before she pursed them tightly. The blues of her eyes deepened and she threw me a dangerous smirk. She shuffled and pulled off one of her sandals. Fuck. So we're doing this the long way. She raised it in the air, dangling it off her finger before tossing it aside. She raised a brow at me, she challenged me. I knew I got under her skin. Just as I had anticipated. -------------------------- BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK ONE OF THE MAFIA SERIES

BOOK ONE OF THE ELITE SERIES. After being expelled for the third time, this time for breaking a misogynistic teacher's bones, the secret billionaire heiress Adrianna Saint Laurent has made a deal with her father to attend St Vincent's Academy in her hometown New York City. However, not as an elite she is but rather as a scholarship student. She has a month to prove herself that she is capable of handling and controlling everything on her own. What she didn't expect was to be friends with the four richest boys of the academy, increasing the risk of her identity being found out. Can she survive a month without wrecking any chaos and hiding her identity? But one thing is sure, she hasn't gone anywhere and maintained peace. Chaos is bound to break out. re-written ✔ [ 1 in #projectbadassgirls ] [ 1 in #privateschool ] [ 1 in #projectrichkids] [ 1 in #wealthy ] [ 1 in #elites] [ 1 in #rich] [ 2 in #teenromance ]

I wiped my eyes once again to see deep piercing green ones looking down at me. More tears came as I saw the root of my anger, and I stood up pushing past him. I tried to run but got pulled back by a hand grabbing my wrist. "What happened?" Clyde demanded angrily. "Get off of me!" I growled and pried his fingers off my wrist and continued to the bathroom. Once inside I went into a stall and grabbed some toilet paper to wipe my face. Why was I always crying? I heard the door open and I tried to contain my sniffling so that they wouldn't hear. Then I looked down to see the feet and saw Clyde crawling under my stall. ~~~~~ Alexa Moore is a crybaby. She can't deal well with her emotions; if she is frustrated, angry, sad, mad, or hurt she can't help but cry. She hates that she always feels the need to cry and tries to stay happy by being unconfrontational, and staying away from jerks. Clyde Wood is seemingly heartless. Through the bad, sad, hurtful, and pissing situations he appears to be tougher than nails. Sure he is happy most times, but in the eyes of many he is a heartless jerk that picks on everyone. If it wasn't for his great looks he'd probably be with the Gothic kids, not the popular ones. That, and he made a hobby of being a player. Alexa meeting Clyde was definitely a recipe for disaster, causing her to shed more tears than in her entire 17 years. The year goes from good to bad to good to bad, and end bad? With so much heart churning events, will there really be a rainbow after the storm?

Delphine Beauford is a 19-year-old figure skater whose sharp wit and icy demeanor keep everyone at arm's length. Known for her precise routines and relentless dedication, she's driven by a need for control and perfection. Behind her cold exterior lies a self-imposed isolation, shaped by years of strict discipline, self-doubt, and the pressure to appear flawless in every move, every word, and every glance. Kaiden McAllister, 20, is a hockey player whose confidence and charisma make him a natural leader both on and off the ice. He's cocky, fiercely competitive, and known for his social ease-a trait that hides his family's high expectations and his own fear of failure. Unapologetically himself, Kaiden is stubborn and quick-witted, often pushing boundaries to get what he wants, never backing down from a challenge. tw - anorexia, mature themes

From the outside Juliet Kingston seems to have the perfect life. She has popularity, beauty and a famous dad who seemingly spoils her rotten. But nobody is aware of what happens behind closed doors. After spending years at the mercy of her abusive father Juliet sees her chance to escape by attending her dream university across the country but after being told that she doesn't qualify for student aid she faces a problem. Her dad refuses to pay her tuition and in an attempt to control Juliet and to keep her always at arms reach, he makes her a deal. He'll pay her tuition for a smaller, local university as long as she agrees to continue living at home and miss out on the full uni experience. She agrees and starts her first semester soon after but she becomes more and more depressed living with a father who constantly tells her how worthless she is. Her days start to become repetitive and she no longer finds joy in anything, becoming an empty shell of who she used to be . Seeing no point in living, she gives herself a deadline. If something in her life doesn't change by her nineteenth birthday approaching in two months she plans to end her life. But what happens when the quiet drug dealer is the only one to notice her downward spiralling.