In the marble halls of the city courthouse, defense attorney Dimitri Silkvo is known for two things: his razor-sharp mind and his unnerving composure. Judges respect him. Prosecutors fear him. Clients trust him with their lives. What no one knows is that Dimitri isn't just bending the system-he's quietly dismantling it from the inside. By night, he operates as the architect of an underground empire that thrives in the shadows of the very laws he swore to uphold. He pulls strings, erases evidence, and manipulates outcomes with the same elegance he uses in the courtroom. To the public, he is justice personified. To the underworld, he is untouchable. Everything changes the day he storms into a private holding room to prepare for a high-profile case-and finds her. A young woman sitting alone, wrists trembling but eyes defiant. He has never seen her before. He's certain of it. And yet something about her feels hauntingly familiar, like a memory he can't quite reach. A face from a dream. A fragment of a past he thought he buried. Her case is complicated-dangerously so. As Dimitri takes her on as a client, what begins as strategy slowly becomes something far more intimate. Late-night preparations turn into guarded conversations. Her suspicion softens into trust. His calculated detachment fractures into protectiveness. She sees him as her only ally in a corrupt system. She has no idea he is part of the corruption. As the trial unfolds, so does a deeper mystery-why does she feel connected to him? And why does he feel as though defending her might unravel everything he's built? With enemies closing in and secrets tightening like a noose, Dimitri must make a choice: protect his empire... or protect the one person who makes him question whether he was ever meant to rule it. Because the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous he becomes. And if she ever discovers who he really is, the verdict won't just destroy his career. It will destroy them both.

Secret: The most fatal weapon of the mankind. But careful, for it depends on whether you're capable of wielding it. Taranya Chauhan never was. She wasn't ready for the world awaiting her, neither for the secrets it held. But when she was shoved headfirst in it, she knew she had to swim up to not drown. Now it's a matter of time before she finds out who's pulling her underwater and who's helping her on the surface. *Content and Trigger warning: This book contains past references to abuse and child molestation.

[COMPLETED] The great Preston Green had died. Or so everyone thought. No one could imagine that the renowned singer and songwriter would wake up in the body of Alexander Lee, a struggling musician battling stage fright. Preston has decided to try to live again under the identity of the body he now possessed, Alex. He is trying to avoid all the terrible decisions he made before in his previous life that led to his demise. He was firm on wanting to walk a new path and with his previous skills, he could rise to the top of the music scene. However, falling in love was not part of the plan... But when Jaxon Reid walked into his life, Alex found himself singing a new song. ***Contains violence, strong language, and sexual scenes***

[COMPLETED] [2025 Wattys Honorable Mention] Danny's neighbor should be illegal. There's no way someone should be that attractive. They've lived next door to each other for over a year. As a skinny, clumsy, sweater-loving, Modern Poetry professor, Danny never believed someone like him could catch the eye of someone as perfect as Brett. But when Danny (accidentally) RSVPs to a destination wedding he never wanted to attend, he realizes he's in a bind-he needs a plus-one. And somehow, Brett becomes his unexpected solution. Brett's MMA career was on the brink of greatness until an injury stopped him cold. Now, trying to reclaim his spot in the octagon and live up to heavy expectations, the last thing Brett expected was to build a friendship with the neighbor he's been crushing on. However, Danny is undeniably gorgeous and way out of his league, so he needs to maintain realistic expectations. But, when Danny needs a date for a destination wedding, Brett's first instinct is to offer his help. Being his fake boyfriend would not be a hardship. A romantic beach, a fake relationship, and one bed... what could go wrong? Genre: Contemporary Romance / Fake Relationship / Friends to Love / HEA Guaranteed / Dual POV There will be mature scenes between two men that I will mark accordingly. These scenes are intended for mature audiences. This is a spin-off of the worlds of King of Hawkings/Death & Tequila and A New Song/Beats of the Heart, but it is a stand-alone novel, so reading the other novels is unnecessary. However, some old characters will appear, so you may enjoy it more with the full background.

Madison Rosales is not your typical 22- year-old. While everyone her age is out graduating college? She's only getting started. While everyone is out partying? She's out working. While everyone is out dating? She's out taking care of her family. After her father left them, she had no other choice than to become the second parent. Being responsible is the only thing she knows and her family comes before anyone else. Including herself. Until her best friend, Vanessa, suggests she focus on herself for once. To go out and party, meet a man, and fall in love. Except Madison is jaded. Another painful scar she has thanks to her father. Growing up surrounded by toxic relationships has her believing that there is no good man. That is, until one trip to New York has her coming face to face with Maxon Blake. Will he be the one to change her mind? To change the course of her life? Or will he get tired and leave like everyone usually does? **** Maxon Blake is a 24-year-old hotshot Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots who has his own issues with women. After being cheated on, Maxon believes there are no good women in the world. Sleeping around is something he's done for the past three years. That is, until his eyes land on Madison. The moment he sees her, he's a goner. No other woman has grabbed his attention in so long that it scares him. There is just something about Madison that draws him to her that he can't seem to pinpoint. So Maxon sets out on a mission to get closer to Madison and explore their chemistry. Except Madison doesn't seem to care. About him. About anything. Or anyone. But Maxon is relentless. He didn't get to where he was by giving up easily, so he decides to be patient. Give her time and she'll come around. Only, Madison will be staying with him for a week. Will that be enough time to convince her that there is something between them? Will she even believe him? Or will she leave? Forgetting about him like everyone else.

On the evening of her nineteenth birthday, Allie Carter visits her twin brother's grave; another year she faces without him. She expects to be alone, until she notices a young ex-soldier a few rows away, mourning a fallen friend. Their shared grief sparks an unexpected connection, quiet but undeniable. In the stillness of the graveyard, two broken hearts collide, discovering that even in the darkest places, something soft and hopeful can begin again.

In a society where technology enhances conformity, Charlie defies expectations by requesting to transition to male. But when the system wants to change his brain rather than his body, he and the woman he loves must join forces with a group of Queer Rebels to fight for their freedom. Season 1 of The Queer Rebels *** Charlie has always been told that on his twentieth birthday, he can choose to be anything he wants. Most people choose to be beautiful, or smart, or funny, but on his Choosing Day, Charlie asks for a male body to fit his mind. But when he realizes that authorities aren't going to accept his request and he's in grave danger, his only choice is to escape with Marcy, the woman he loves. Together, Marcy and Charlie give up everything they've ever known to escape the city for the Queer Rebels, who for decades have been providing refuge to runaways. At first, Charlie and Marcy's relationship blooms as Charlie finds a community he never knew existed and harnesses advanced tech the government's always hidden from them. However, nothing is quite as it seems, and things get complicated as they are forced to navigate ideological factions within the Queer Rebels. Charlie is drawn into a struggle for liberation, while Marcy urges caution. Their love was born in a repressive regime, but will it survive in the freedom beyond the city's borders? Content warning: This story contains violence and mentions of homophobia and/or transphobia that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Maxon Blake has finally found the woman of his dreams. Convincing her wasn't easy. She got away from him once but no more. Now, he will do anything to keep her with him. Except, love is always tested. They've been in their own little world for months having the time of their lives. Until his ex catches wind of his new relationship. Filled with hatred and envy, Natasha sets out to destroy Maxon and Madison's relationship. Maxon begs Madison to trust him because no one and nothing will tear them apart. He loves her and only her. Only, Natasha was his first love. You know what they say about those. She already destroyed him once. Will she succeed again? Or will love win? Sexual/mature content 18+ [RECOMMENDED TO READ THE FIRST BOOK, PLEASE BELIEVE ME, TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHARACTER'S RELATIONSHIP] Word Count: [70,000-75,000]