In the strange little town of Greenhaven, popular golden boy Alijah Moreau has two priorities: keeping his magic hidden and his image spotless. But when Oakley James-a sarcastic stoner with a reputation for skipping class gets attacked in the woods and cursed with something not quite human, their worlds collide. Now, one's glowing with secrets, the other's growling through them, and something dark is stirring beneath the surface of Greenhaven. With people vanishing, symbols appearing in the trees, and a centuries-old evil awakening, Alijah and Oakley might be the only ones who can stop it-if they don't hex or kill each other first. [EXTENDED SYNOPSIS INSIDE]

I dragged my nails lightly over his chest, slow, my eyes locked on his. "You told me I was in control, remember?" My voice dipped lower, sultry, daring. I leaned close enough that my lips brushed his ear. "Then say it, baby. Say you're my bitch." A dark laugh rumbled from his lips, low and sinful, the kind that made my stomach flip. His eyes didn't waver, didn't blink. "I'm your bitch," he said...calm, but hot as fuck. The words rolled off his tongue like he'd been waiting to say them, and God, the way he said it almost made me melt right there.

"I want you to be able to love me at some point, or at least try. If you just promise me one day you'll try, I'll fuck you till I'm the only one consuming that mind of yours

"I'm nobody's damsel in distress." - Colette Fontaine She walks with a blade and a laugh, soft lips and sharp intent. Pretty enough to make you look twice. Dangerous enough to make you wish you hadn't.

Rule #1: Date within your circle. Rule #2: Uphold the family image. Rule #3: Never, ever get distracted. Carter Vanderbilt has followed the rules his entire life. As the golden boy of the conservative elite, his path was set: marry a suitable girl, run the family empire, and maintain the status quo. His current fling, Ashley, is the perfect "pick me" placeholder-until Meredith Bridges walks in. Meredith is kindness and light, a beautiful black woman who represents everything his world is not. And Carter can't look away. His fascination quickly twists into a dangerous obsession, making him question every belief he's ever held. Ashley isn't about to let some "sweetheart" steal her trophy. She's played the game too long to lose now. Watch as a man's entire world unravels for an obsession that was never part of the plan. He was taught to build walls. She's the reason they'll crumble.

In this world it's not what you will take up, but what you will give up that will make you rich, but you should remember to never allow yourself to be controlled by money, the past, or people.. After all, for the love of money is the root of all evil, so what is it that you would really be willing to do for it, even if it goes against what you believe in? Confused?... Unsure?... Or maybe you think that you have it all figured out and know what you would do if you was to be in a terrible stage in your life, barley making it day by day, and having the feeling of despair. A'Mirah has been there thinking that she would never have to be in the situations she's in now. Now she's confused and unsure of what she's to do next in order to finally survive again, not only for her, but for her parents as well. Things have not been the same in about two years, their lives has changed tremendously and went down hill and with the person that contributed to that happening now gone, can she try to fix it by herself? "Some say that our lives are defined by the sum of our choices, but it isn't really our choices that distinguish who we are." -Emily Thorne, (Revenge) Copyright © 2016 All rights reserved by Shy'Rissa McGuire

★★★ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 Imani was only working there for necessary means, only for Kazimir to come and change it all. Forced to face reality with her past, discoveries, and open fresh wounds, A developing partnership with Kazimir. What could go wrong? The Ex-Queenpin of the Sinaloa Cartel and The Russian Mob. Possibly everything. ★★★ Once you're in you can't get out, that's how it is when you're involved with crime. There is no easy way to get out, but I did get out or so I thought.

Ariana Knight has spent her entire life in the shadow of her father, a ruthless kingpin who will stop at nothing to protect his empire. Now, she's being thrust into a world even darker and more dangerous than her own, as she's betrothed to Stephen Manganiello, the enigmatic leader of the Italian Mafia. Will Ariana succumb to the allure of power and become the Mafia's Princess? Or will she defy her destiny and risk everything to find her true self? Dive into a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.