Nineteen-year-old Dahlia took the job for the paycheck, plain and simple. When she signed up to babysit five-year-old Mia, she expected nothing more than a few hours of coloring books and easy money to help get her life started. She didn't expect to walk into a house that felt like a beautifully decorated cage. Christian was only twenty-two, but he had been playing the role of a husband and father since he was seventeen. A single night's mistake with Harper had turned into a lifetime of commitment. He lived in a house he was forced to buy, married to a woman who treated their daughter like an inconvenience. He stayed with her only for Mia, working from home in a quiet, isolated world while Harper spent her days anywhere but with her family. Dahlia was the first breath of fresh air the house had seen in years. She didn't just watch the clock; she genuinely cared for Mia in a way Harper never did. As Christian watched her from his home office, the distance between them started to feel unbearable. While Harper was out, the house grew quiet, and the air between Dahlia and Christian grew heavy. Every shared laugh over Mia's jokes and every lingering look in the house made the truth harder to ignore. Dahlia felt the crushing weight of the guilt, reminding herself that he belonged to someone else. She wasn't the girl who crossed lines or ruined marriages... until she was. #3 in love

Aidan and Zayden had never known a life without each other. Their mothers were best friends who were pregnant at the exact same time, which led to the boys being born just one week apart. Aidan came first, earning the "A" in their lifelong partnership, while Zayden followed to complete the set. From that moment on, they were inseparable-they never fought, they agreed on everything, and they moved through life in perfect sync. Their junior year of college started just as smoothly as the rest, until three weeks into their statistics class. Everything changed when Aubriella walked in. For the first time in twenty years, the peace between the two best friends was shattered. They both found her perfect, and for the first time, they began to fight over the same girl. Aubriella didn't just watch the conflict; she noticed it and used it to her advantage. Noticing their obsession, she manipulated the tension, convinced it was the easiest way to secure a nice, free place to stay. Soon, she was living in their off-campus house rent-free. While Aidan and Zayden were certain she was there because she wanted one of them, the truth was she couldn't have cared less about either boy. She just wanted a room. The only question was: would the boys find out she was manipulating them first, or would Aubriella actually fall for both of them?

Chloe's life changes forever when her mother marries a wealthy man, but neither realizes she is marrying into a corrupt Italian mafia family. Moving into their estate brings Chloe face-to-face with her new stepbrother, Santino. He hates her on principle. The fact that she is moving into the room right across the hall makes her an intruder in his world, and he isn't shy about letting her know it. Her presence is a distraction Santino can't ignore. Whether he's blasting music or bringing women home, he's constantly aware of her across the hall, and that loss of control infuriates him. A man who handles his demons with violence, Santino's fuse only gets shorter with her nearby. Their bond is a cycle of explosive bickering and mutual loathing-a match held to a powder keg that's bound to blow. Then there's Rudy, Santino's best friend. Rudy doesn't want Chloe out of the house-he just wants her. To him, she's innocent, tiny, and hot, but it's her attitude he can't wait to see break. He's a man waiting for his moment while the chaos between the step-siblings unfolds. But Chloe has a secret. Will she drop her innocent act and show these men she knows more than both of them combined-including in bed? Will Rudy break her attitude and have her, or will Santino's explosive temper finally break her, proving that he'd rather destroy his stepsister than ever let her in? I'll give you a hint... neither wins, because she belongs to both.

At Sanford University, Katrina is a master of complex systems. As a biology major aiming for a career as a computational neuroscientist, she understands the logic of the human mind-yet she can't explain the impulse that leads her into her boyfriend's best friend's bed. Katrina is dating Elijah, the charismatic star of the Sanford football team. For years, Elijah and Brooks have been inseparable, a powerhouse duo leading their team to victory. But Brooks has been carrying a secret since the day he first saw Katrina: he wanted her first. He watched from the sidelines as she chose his best friend, and he has spent every day since trying to bury a hunger that refuses to die. When the tension finally breaks, it triggers a chain reaction that threatens to destroy everything-their careers, their friendships, and Katrina's carefully planned future. The truth eventually surfaces, but when Elijah finally confronts the betrayal, his response isn't what anyone expect.

Senior year was supposed to be about final exams, prom, and securing a future. After discovering her boyfriend's betrayal, McKenna heads to a bar looking for a distraction, only to find it in the arms of a mysterious, hot, captivating stranger. It is a one-night stand meant to stay in the past until the first day of school started. Walking into her chemistry class, McKenna freezes. Standing at the front of the room is Anthony Marino, the man from the bar. At twenty eight, he is charismatic and intelligent, but he is also her new teacher, bound by professional ethics and a reputation he cannot afford to lose. The pact is simple: they will act as strangers and never speak of that night again. But as they navigate the pressure of the classroom and the tension simmering beneath their forced indifference, the line between teacher and student blurs.

Micah De La Cruz rules his territory with a cold, iron grip. As the head of a powerful crime syndicate, he operates without empathy, eliminating anyone who threatens his control. When a rival family attempts to invade his city, Micah retaliates by taking the ultimate prize: the rival leader's daughter, Emma. He expects a hostage who will crumble under pressure, begging for mercy while he uses her as leverage. Instead, he finds a woman who refuses to break. Emma stands her ground, meeting his threats with unwavering defiance. Her fearlessness is an unexpected challenge that quickly turns into a dangerous obsession for a man who has never felt anything before. The dynamic shifts when Micah steps in to protect Emma from a violent member of his own organization. As the lines between captor and protector blur, Emma begins to question everything she was taught about the man holding her captive. In a world defined by power and violence, the most dangerous thing they can do is allow themselves to feel.

"The Hacker and the Mob Boss" ❦ Reyna Fields seems to be an ordinary girl with her thick-framed glasses, baggy clothes, hair always up in a ponytail, and her head tucked away behind a computer screen. However, no one knows she's armed with a genius IQ and a heart of gold. She hacks her way into virtual systems on a search for her mother. Unfortunately for her, she has hacked into the wrong database. She hacked into the database of the notorious mob boss, Santino "Saint" Venturi. Saint is the opposite of his name. He's known for his ruthlessness. As a mob boss to a mafia, he learned to eat or be eaten. When Reyna stumbles upon his database, a plan dispersed into his mind. He's going to take her. ❦ "I don't share, angel." "He's a friend," she found herself saying. Dante was too busy staring at her to notice the fiery glare in Saint's eyes. She was mentally praying that Dante would just look away. His fingers trailed up her leg before his hand latched onto her sex. He held her there while a small gasp left her lips. "I will fuck you on this table if he doesn't stop looking at what belongs to me." ❦ READ BOOK 2 -> The Kingmaker HIGHEST RANKING: #5 romance - 6/26/22 Dark Romance Cover by @-simplyhann

"The Stripper and the Mob Boss" ❦ A sickness of Anastasia's sister leads her towards a huge debt. When her friend comes to her with a solution that would make her go from rags to riches, Anastasia immediately accepts even if that meant stripping. Everything was running smoothly until she was met with the scary notorious mafia leader, Valentino Romano. Valentino was a man with no emotion, but when he was met with Anastasia, he knew that he wanted the blonde gorgeous stripper---at no matter what costs. ❦ "You're not allowed to touch me. It's against Mr. Romano's rules," she said, her back towards him. Her long legs were on full display with her high black heels only making them appear longer. "You must be new. What's your name?" He chuckled out, licking his lips. Valentino grabbed her hips, turning her towards him as his eyes settled on her breasts. Slowly, his eyes trailed up to meet her eyes. "Anastasia. Who are you?" she asked, fear clear in her eyes as she stared. He smirked. "Mr. Romano. Now, open your legs.""

"The Mob Boss and His Sister's Best Friend" Riley Owens, the innocent, and beautiful girl who had always been smart and caring. She has always had a great life especially when she had met her bestfriend from elementary school, Amara Christiano. Amara was always there for her and told her everything, except one secret she vowed to always keep-her brother. Stephano Christiano, the man Amara has been running away from, has returned for revenge. In hopes for killing the girl he despises most, he is struck by the waitress beauty-Riley, causing all his plans to suddenly turn. • "Don't lie to me, Baby. I know things- things that will f*ck up that little, innocent mind you have," He calmly spoke, although it only masked the anger he truly felt. "I-I'm not, I promise!" She pleaded out, hoping he caught the desperation in her voice. His hand reached up and wiped a tear from her eye she didn't know had fell. "Strip." Cliché? I think not. - ➳ AVAILABLE ON DREAME ➳ Sexual Content ➳ Graphic Violence ➳ Bad use of language #3 in romance ❧ 8/13/17 This book is in English, sorry if it confused anyone.

More than two decades after Lukas Emerald first met his mate and future Luna, Clementine Reign, came the triplet Alphas: Godric, Griffin, and Gabriel Emerald. Although identical in appearances, their personalities couldn't have been more different. Godirc was the warrior, Gabriel the leader, and Griffin the jokester. They almost never saw eye to eye and had to establish a "majority rules" initiative in order to get anything done as the Alphas of the Emerald Forest pack. Until they met her. Their human mate, Harlow Nyx, a product of the foster system, a struggling college student, and a dancer; a pole dancer, that is. Not much bothered Harlow anymore, not after being orphaned at age two and forced to become a pole dancer in order to make ends meet. She had her friends by her side and a heart full of determination, what more did she need? Being sedated and kidnapped by three strange men certainly wasn't part of her plan, neither was being named the daughter of a mythical creature that even her new werewolf mates didn't think existed. Can the brothers get along long enough to comfort and win over their mate? Will Harlow be able to set aside her stubbornness and be able to accept that someone is willing to love her? And what kind of creature haunts the campfire stories of werewolves, vampires, and witches? Book #12 of the Royal Legacy series (can be read as a stand alone).