The last time I'd seen him shirtless was years ago when we were still friends - before puberty. I was so focused on his body that I didn't move when he lowered his shirt. I froze at the same time he did, his eyes meeting mine. --------- Jax Wilson and Rocco Denver are like fire on fire - only bad things could come out of their rivalry and deep-rooted hatred for each other. When Rocco disappears, Jax is convinced he is up to nothing good. But when he does find him, it only leads to more questions. Who is he looking for, Rocco or himself? Will he find either, even if it means leaving everything safe behind?

"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐢𝐟 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮?" ⭑ ⭑ 𝐌𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐌 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐕, more often known as Aeris, is the new interim boss of the Russian Mafia, earning the title by making slight amends with his former sister, Aeron Ricci, after what happened three years ago. Insecure at best, Aeris flies through life low on the radar, keeping to himself, that is, until he's faced with a decision that will leave at least one person in his dust. 𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑É𝐙, the son of an assassin and former mafia agent, keeps his life simple by appearing in dance competitions with his childhood friend, Alena Wilson. Pumped full of optimism, Milo soon learns that not all things in life are going to go his way, even when it's confusion that leads him toward the path of his own destruction. Both boys with a history, both boys with a past-will they learn to settle within each other, or will all their hopes be crushed in one another's fists? ↳ SEQUEL TO UNDER HIS MASK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE

"𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞." I breathe a laugh through my nose, "𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭." "𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠," he sits up, "𝐈'𝐦 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞." ⭑ ⭑ 𝐀𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐕 has spent years practicing how to beat her brothers in the race for the Russian mafia head. With two in the way, a marriage betrothal to Liam Arland, and the coronation arriving swiftly, it soon appears clear that her gender unfairly tips the tides against her, only urging her to prove herself. Until one night when a masked man begins to follow her, swooning her with topics she can't remember, thoughts that aren't hers to claim, and she's forced to confront the blankness of her past. 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒 is the head of the Spanish mafia, keeping his popularity and territory by remaining elusively in the shadows. That is until he sees the fragile girl who'd captured more than just his heart, and he can't help but reach into the darkness he once escaped to pull her out. Ten years later, with nothing but amnesia and shared memories, will their forced proximity mend the wounds of the mafia world, or will all they know be drowned in bloodshed? ↳ SPINOFF TO ENTIRELY YOURS CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE

Now that the trial has been put to rest, Rueben believes that life is on an upward trend. It's not long before he understands he is sadly mistaken. Around every corner lies a new demon lurking with the desire to rip the rug out from under him. He makes the decision to team up with a secondary squad, but in the end, he wonder it's worth. Will dragging more people he cares about into the fight to save his best friend be beneficial?-or detrimental? The answer remains unknown. Without realizing it, more enemies have accumulated in his temporary departure from mafia business. Some seek vengeance in a faceless nature, while others are those he wouldn't dare believe would hurt him. Constantly stricken with the fear that his friends and family will receive the same fate as his sister, the fight to earn their freedom grows ever present. ☽ ☾ Mason feels as if his personal life is becoming what he's always wished for; he found someone that not only lights the fire in his body, but keeps it burning. However, not all things that start well, end well. Kai has a new person in his life and he's stealing all his time. The once open communication turns into broken boundaries. As the two of them slip into the shadows, acting in unison, Mason slowly gets shoved into the dark. And now the question remains: will everything he fears become reality? Everyone finds themselves battling for something. Love. Lust. Desire. Greed. Revenge. They've all got a motive. Only problem is-someone has to take the heat for it. ⤷ ᴍᴜʟᴛɪᴘʟᴇ ᴍᴄꜱ ꜱᴇqᴜᴇʟ ᴛᴏ ᴇɴᴛɪʀᴇʟʏ ʏᴏᴜʀꜱ ⤷ ✩ 350, 817 ᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ © COPYRIGHT MARELIZXX

Deception. Betrayal. Mistrust. It seems the closer Rayne gets to the truth, the more she finds herself wanting to run away from it. It's complex and terrifying-more than she ever fathomed. New family members, good and bad, pop out at her like a branded omen. But thankfully, with Rueben and the others by her side, guiding her, she feels now, more than ever, that the truth will set them free. The battle to bring her brother home grows eerily close. Tensions begin to rise; break ups and forced splits take a toll on everyone as the heat of reality begins to catch up with growth of their situation. ☽ ☾ Mason struggles to continue his journey. Between romance and business, he feels as if his body is being pulled in every direction, leaving him blinded. Driven by emotion instead of logic, he begins to realize that the bigger picture doesn't mean he gets his happy ending. Dangerous meetings, callous events, and the prolonged deaths of those they care about hang over their heads like a dark cloud, two seconds from striking them with lightning. Everyone wants to win, but only one side will. ⤷ ᴍᴜʟᴛɪᴘʟᴇ ᴍᴄꜱ ᴛʜɪʀᴅ ɪɴꜱᴛᴀʟʟᴍᴇɴᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴛɪʀᴇʟʏ ʏᴏᴜʀꜱ ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ ⤷ ✩ ᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ © COPYRIGHT MARELIZXX

𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐍𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 is your average do-good lawyer on the rise to fame as a representative of young victims. Except her motivations aren't all that innocent. Rayne's only goal is to run from her past, to leave confrontation for the courtroom, no matter who or what that hurts. The task once easy soon becomes hard when an unlikely ally shows up with the truth about her twin brother. 𝐑𝐔𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒 is the Spanish mafia heir, at least, in name. Four years ago, he sat helplessly as his younger sister was snatched from his front lawn, and again when his best friend was taken months later. Up until now, he's been searching on his own. But there are new players involved; new distractions. The time for waiting is over: he needs an ally. Each fighting for a different reason, each holding onto closeted history, will the alliance prove to be worth it in the end? Or will all of their fears metastasize into something greater? 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐓 is a classic jokester, hiding his personality and altruism behind false excitement and distracted ironies. With a broken child living inside of him, he finds life easier to manage so long as he keeps up appearances by entertaining a semi-toxic relationship with Blake Ruiz. Happiness is a virtue he can afford to scorn, that is, until everything he's ever craved steals his mind with dark blue Converse and black nail polish. 𝐊𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑È𝐙, apathetic at best, shields his vulnerability with pride, ego, and a few too many Jack and Cokes. Men constantly fall into his trap, but when Mason makes the same mistake, things suddenly change. Traumatized from childhood, jeered by a complex he can't seem to quit, he clings to this new person. Steered by unhealed wounds, they find themselves wrapped in one another. Whoever said you needed water to drown when love is hastily included? ⤷ MULTIPLE MCS COVER: _NAVYBLUEEE_

series 4: yt Whispers of fate, misplaced words, and a story unfolding beyond my control. started writing: February 22, 2025 published: August 31, 2025 ended: --- photo used as book cover is not mine. credit to the rightful owner.

Series 3: uhu In life's downpour, his umbrella shields our fragile hearts. started: Dec. 01, 2024 ended: September 02, 2025 photo used as book cover is not mine. credit to the rightful owner.

EDITED VERSION! series 2: ss Under starry night, a melody of two souls, our love song echoes. started: June 30, 2024 finished: Nov. 22, 2024 photo used as book cover is not mine. credit to the rightful owner.

series 1: vd The echoes of our hearts, a haunting melody of desire. started: May 25, 2024 ended: July 09, 2024 photo used as book cover is not mine. credit to the rightful owner.