Elara Jones finds solace in silence and sugar. A shy, curvy baker with a softly spoken heart, her world is small and predictable: a quiet office job and a fledgling home bakery where she pours her soul into every treat. She is innocence embodied, and she's content with her simple, invisible life. Kaelan Vance is a king in a world of shadows. A mafia tycoon with a empire of legitimate companies and illegitimate dealings, he commands with a look and takes what he wants. He is a man forged in ruthlessness, his heart untouched... until a glimpse of Elara shatters his control. He isn't just drawn to her beauty; he's captivated by her quiet strength, the peace she radiates, the innocence that stands in stark contrast to his own stained soul. What begins as a fascination quickly spirals into a dark, all-consuming obsession. He must possess her, not just her body, but her heart, her smiles, her very soul. For Elara, Kaelan is a storm she never saw coming. His attention is terrifying yet intoxicating, a whirlwind of danger and desire. He showers her with a devotion that feels like love but looks like madness. He will burn the world to keep her safe and break anyone who dares to look her way. This is a story of two hearts colliding: one learning to love, the other learning to let go. One is a quiet melody, the other a destructive symphony. Can a love built on obsession ever become a sanctuary, or is it just the most beautiful prison of all?

Peculiar was thirteen when she moved into her uncle's mansion after losing her parents. She learned quickly that wealth could not replace warmth. Five years later, Bethel returns from Texas. Older. Colder. More dangerous. He was never supposed to look at her the way he does. She was never supposed to feel the way she feels. What starts as stolen glances turns into a secret neither of them can control. But when love crosses the line of blood, the consequences are unforgiving. In a house built on tradition and power, some desires are called sin. And some romances are forbidden for a reason.

From the universe and creator of Empire City Hitwoman comes the tale of Bertie Carlson, a former mercenary from Triple Guard, now a hitman for the Black Mafia. She joins her brother in Seattle only to find herself locked in a war between the Five Families, fighting for her family, Harlem City to wage war against the worst of all the families, the Blackwood Family, led by the cruel and sinister Denzel Blackwood, as well as other threats wherever they nest. Book 3 in the Hot Streets Trilogy and part of the High Stakes Extended Universe

New family. New house. New school. New rules. Chelsea has always been one to play by the rules. She avoided trouble like the plague and knew when to mind her own business. But her clean record soon gets tarnished when she moves to a new town after her mum bags a multimillionaire. This isn't just any town. This is an all exclusive small town packed with some of the richest people in the world. This is Lavender Hills, where luxury invades the atmosphere like the sweet smell of lavender oil. The poor kill to get a whiff of it while the rich choke from it's intoxication. In this town, gossip flows naturally like a waterfall and spreads crazy like wildfire. Every step you take must be well calculated because a single slip can ruin you for life for good. So tell me why she fucks up big-time on her first day, getting the whole school talking about her and breaking the internet. Watch Chelsea as she struggles to take it one day at a time while discovering dark secrets about the town that were never meant to see the light. P.S : none of these images belong to me. I found them all on Pinterest. If you want to have an idea of what the characters look like, kindly view the image at the top of each chapter. I will be changing them constantly to suit each character's point of view

Imagine you had one wish-just one. Would you ask for endless money? Fame that makes everyone know your name? Or maybe something simple as getting the highest grade in class? One wish, one chance....what would you choose?

As the gears of fate move like clockwork, who can turn back time? Even if it could be done, this would only postpone the inevitable. Destiny is said to drive everyone forward, but faith as small as a mustard seed can throw a clog in the machine. And when a young woman's future seems sealed, she'll stand on providence. Achievements~ 🏅 Featured in the Loving Life|Spiritual reading list by newlywrittenbooks 🏅Featured in Novelettes reading list by ShortStory

On an island swallowed by mist, every shadow feels alive and every whisper comes too close. Ava never asked to be here-but escaping isn't an option. Something is watching. Something that doesn't forget. Between eerie ruins, strange creatures, and the island's haunting secrets, the group is forced to rely on each other. Fear binds them-but so do the sparks of laughter that slip through when they least expect it. Because even on a cursed island, light can break through the mist. The question is: will it be enough to survive? ************************************* "Some whispers guide you. Others lead you to the grave." "The deeper the fog, the darker the secrets." "On this island, silence is deadlier than screams." mystery Humour thriller horror creepy island suspense survival stranded eerie secrets danger ©All right reserved

"There is always a choice." Adara Konsdóttir has had to battle her way to the top of the military world. As a former Delta Force soldier turned commander of an elite private military, she lives by the Maelstrom Company's motto: "Make the world a better place." When she's tasked with her newest mission, she learns every lie carries a doubled cost. Across the world, Princess Kali Ali of Al Kamara is expected to inherit the throne. When her ritual of inheritance goes terribly wrong, Kali and her family are thrust into the spotlight as her family fractures, her brother's exile haunts the kingdom, and every choice is broadcast to a nation on the brink of war. When Adara's mission and Kali's nightmare collide, the two women - and the exiled prince caught between them, Suri Ali - must navigate a web of lies stretching from palace courts to foreign battlefields. As loyalties split and blood spills, the trio will be forced to answer: What does it mean to be native: to your family, your country, or yourself?

On the surface, they couldn't be more different. She's an eighteen-year-old Class 12 student-average grades, quiet, invisible in the crowd. He's a twenty-four-year-old CEO-sharp, successful, and disciplined enough to stay away from unnecessary noise. Both live low-profile lives. Both appear ordinary. But appearances lie. When secrets begin to slip, the truth is revealed: neither of them is who they claim to be. Behind the silence, behind the shadows, they're connected by a world of codes, missions, and double lives. In a story where romance collides with danger, and where trust is the only weapon left, one question remains- How long can two people hide their Unseen Identities before the world uncovers them? Started - 20.09.2025 Finished - ?

An intern with everything to lose. A billionaire with everything to protect. One dangerous attraction could ruin them both. *** All Liora Clark wanted was enough money to save her father's life. She wasn't prepared for Adrien Valmont, the billionaire heir whose brilliance and ruthless nature keep everyone on edge. In his glittering world of wealth, power, and fierce business dynamics, she should have just been another face in the crowd. Instead, he sees her. Desire tests every boundary, alliances blur into danger, and one wrong move could destroy them both. #1 in Poweranddesire #1 in Badmeetsgood #2 in corporateromance #3 in Dangerous attraction #4 in intense connection #5 in Bossxemployee #5 in Morallygreyhero #13 in resilience #25 in workplaceromance #25 in ambition #27 in painfulmemories #27 in Internship #30 in powerstruggle Thank you for this impressive ranking. (New Chapters Every Friday) © A. B. TEMITAYO (2025)