Anna Agostino has lived in fear of the men in her life for as long as she can remember. In a world ruled by men, she survives like the roses behind the chapel near her family's estate-hidden, thorned, and quietly clinging to life. Her father-untouchable, calculating, and cruel-promised her at nine years old to Silvio Romano, the ruthless son of his consigliere. She's heard the whispers: ruthless. Untouchable. loyal to the Famiglia to his last breath. On her nineteenth birthday, when they wed, she knows she'll be handed from one monster to another. Silvio has been forged into a blade-sharp, disciplined, and unwavering in his duty. But his loyalty is not blind. For years, he and his closest friends have been gathering evidence-uncovering the corruption and blood-soaked secrets of the Chairman and their own fathers. Now the wedding is approaching, and the girl he once viewed as an obligation is no longer a child-she's a haunted young woman with secrets of her own. Can Silvio protect the woman he was never meant to love? And when the truth demands blood, will he have the strength to do what must be done-even if it means betraying the loyalty etched into his very being? *Trigger warning: Contains depictions of spousal abuse, parental child abuse, and references to human trafficking.*

Kassandra 'Kassie' Reynolds, 22 year old computer programmer, daughter of absent father and drug and gamble addicted mother. Dalton 'Kicker ' Adkins is the 29 year old leader of the Devil Riders. Given the name and position by his dad, for his ability to kick anyone's ass in a hurry. He has always known that his club of men were different. Some were in relationships of three or four lovers. He has also known that when he finds his soul mate, he'll know her instantly. Brad 'Butcher ' Young, ex-military medic turned medic for the Devil Riders. He patches everyone up when they need it. He just wishes that he didn't have to patch up Kass. He falls for the president's woman. Will they choose him as her second? Kassie's mother, Mona, borrows money from anyone with a spare dime. She has even stolen money from Kassie. Mona borrows from the Riders, not knowing or caring that her ex is part of the crew. She also takes drugs and money from a rival gang. Neither got repaid before Mona disappears with her newest boyfriend. Leaving Kassie to pay the price. Can Kassie survive the repercussions when she is unaware of the circumstances? This story is 100% from my imagination. All of the people, places, and events are made up. This story will have sexual situations, strong language, rape, and violence. Please don't read if any of this is a trigger or offensive to you. As always, please vote or leave a comment. Happy reading! Lots of love, Menarhodes!

In a world where Gracie has never felt like she belongs, finding a home with Braxton and his family has been like finding an oasis. Until the past walks back through the door, reminding her that people can change their minds and history is impossible to compete with. When Gracie walks away, Braxton's got a choice. Fight for the new love he's found or take a chance on the old one that never had a chance to bloom.

One lesson I learned very early in life was to be cheerful, to be agreeable, to do as I was told and ask for nothing, and to never ever complain. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and maybe they'll love you. I grew into an adult who took care of others and never expected that those I loved would take care of me in return. I gave and never asked, never expected, never demanded. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't make trouble and you'll find someone that will love you. And then one day, a Dragon walked into my workplace and turned my world upside down with a single wink. Having grown up watching his father treat his men like they were disposable, just meat bags to be fed into the grinder, Dragon was determined to be different when he became president of the Dragon's Inferno MC. He cares about his people. He takes care of them. He was upfront with me, taking care of his MC and those he considered to be his would always be his priority. And I agreed to that, I joined him in that mission, throwing myself into becoming the perfect old lady of the prez. Smile Maddie. Act happy Maddie. Take care of them and maybe they'll love you. Smile Maddie. Be happy Maddie. Don't complain and maybe he'll love you. I told myself I was independent. I was strong. And I didn't need my Dragon to take care of me. And I almost believed it. Almost. But now I'm watching him with her. I'm watching him comfort her. I'm watching him listen to her, support her, reassure her. I'm watching him take time from his day to check in with her. I'm watching him worry about her. I'm watching them become closer right in front of my eyes. I'm seeing every thoughtful gesture he does for her. And me? I'm not happy. I'm not smiling. I'm done being agreeable. Fuck not causing trouble. I'm about to set my Dragon's world on fire. And then I'm walking away. She can have him. For the first time in my life, I'm choosing myself.

Rosie Montague is 23 and on a mission of self destruction, haunted by her past. When she meets the VP of The Devils Riders, Reaper, her bang 'n' bail attitude is challenged. Can he get through her barriers? Or is she forever stuck in her ways. When her past catches up with her can she finally accept the help Reapers wants to give.

Lando and Megan met when they were just ten years old, attending the same school. From the moment they crossed paths, they became inseparable - best friends in every sense of the word. At sixteen, friendship quietly turned into something more. They confessed their feelings and started dating, officially beginning what felt like the start of forever. For the next seven years, Megan stood by Lando's side as he chased his dream of becoming a Formula One driver. And while he pushed for podiums and pole positions, Megan pursued her own path, studying to become a physiotherapist. Together, they dreamed of a future - a home, a family, a life built on love and years of trust. But all of that shattered the day Megan returned to Monaco. She'd come back early - a quiet surprise after visiting family in the UK for a birthday. She walked through the door expecting everything to be as she left it. Instead, what she found tore everything apart. That was nearly four years ago. Now, Megan lives in the UK, raising her three-year-old son, Noah - her entire world. She's done her best to move on, to rebuild the life that once seemed lost. But fate has its own plans. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as engines roar and crowds surge, Noah slips from her grasp, darting off through the crowd. Megan chases after him - heart racing, calling his name - until she finds him somewhere he absolutely shouldn't be. In a restricted area. With someone she never expected to see again. And in that moment, as eyes lock and silence falls - everything changes. Because nearly four years later, the truth is about to come out. ---- Dual POV All fictional - don't take any storyline seriously or hate upon any characters. I simply made this up. - not everything will be accurate #1 Ln4 - 16/08/2025 #1 f1 - 07/12/2025 #1 Norris - 30/08/2025 #1 landonorris - 07/12/2025 #1 motorsport - 08/09/2025 #1 first loves - 29/10/2025 #1 forgiveness - 07/11/2025 #1 lando - 07/12/2025

Carly Atwood always remembered the man that used to live in the loft above the barn when she was a little girl. John was her childhood crush, he was the guy she wrote about in her diary, and when he left her in his army greens, he was the first man she ever cried for. Nine years later, Carly isn't the eleven year-old girl John left behind. She grew up and moved on with her life, taking over the Atwood Ranch following her father's death. John isn't the man he used to be either; physically and emotionally scarred following his last deployment in Afghanistan, John is returning to the only place he ever called home, back to the loft above the barn and to the pretty blonde girl that's been holding onto his dog tags for all these years. ----- Title inspired by the song of the same name by Tim McGraw.

Zara Foster couldn't be happier. She's graduated from Law school, gotten her first job, bought her first apartment and the love of her life, her boyfriend Alexander has just proposed. Everything seems to be perfect when Alex's best friend Heather moves back into town. With her boundaries repeatedly ignored and her fiance's attention elsewhere Zara has to decide if her relationship is worth fighting for or if walking away with her head high and her dignity intact is the best thing for her future.

Nobody can forget their first kiss. Even if you were only 6 years old. Especially when the person who kissed you was your older brother's bestfriend. After Blair's father died, she became distant and her brother Blake has become very overprotective over his younger sister. His bestfriend, Aiden, was overprotective too. 10 years later, they're having a normal college life. After a few incidents, Aiden begins to look at Blair under a new perspective. But isn't there an unwritten rule about staying away from your bestfriend's sister?

Summer was seven when she met Darius, a year and a half older than her. When she was nine, he told her he liked her. At thirteen, he told her he would marry her one day. When she was fourteen, he asked her out on a date. By fifteen, he had kissed her. On her sixteenth birthday, he told her he was in love with her. And when she turned seventeen, he took her virginity. And the very next day, he left her. And now, at eighteen, he's back.