Sierra Esposito knew three things well. One- People were inherently evil and selfish. Two- Words are what got you hurt. Three- Sometimes it was easier to accept the situation, rather than fight back. These three rules got her through life-- not unscathed, but alive. Even when she didn't want to be. ... Giuseppe De Santis had been searching for his missing daughter, ever since she was taken all those years ago. When he finally gets the phonecall saying she's been found, he's ecstatic. Finally happy that everything can go back to the way it used to be. But Sierra has changed since she was a baby and she knows nothing of him and his world. And when she isn't speaking to him or her brothers, it's almost impossible to get her to open up. They must learn to be a family again, but that's almost impossible. There are so many secrets between them and other factors are at play. Factors that are determined to get Sierra back, no matter who gets hurts. ... TW* This story has mentions/depictions of assault (physical, sexual, mental, etc), alcohol abuse, drug abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, violence, and anything else falling under those categories. Please prioritize your mental health. *Any images in the cover and/or chapters are not mine. I found them on Pinterest* *I own all the rights to these characters. Please do not pirate my work*

Steve McGarrett, a Navy-trained SEAL, has always lived a life in the shadows - but one secret he guards closest is his wife, known only to a trusted few. When the ruthless Victor Hesse murders Steve's father and leaves his wife clinging to life, Steve vows vengeance. As danger closes in on the island he calls home, McGarrett will stop at nothing to protect the people he loves... and settle the score.

Seventeen-year-old Aria has a good life - a loving mom, a stepdad she adores, and a group of friends who make every day feel alive. Between school chaos, laughter, and late-night talks, Berlin feels like home. But everything changes the day two new boys transfer to her school. Their stares linger too long. Their questions feel too personal. And when one of them calls her by a name she doesn't recognize - a name she hasn't heard before - her world begins to fracture. What Aria doesn't know is that she isn't who she thinks she is. She was taken when she was two years old - torn from a family bound by loyalty, danger, and blood. Now her past has finally found her. As secrets unravel and shadows from the underworld close in, Aria is forced to question everything - her family, her identity, and the price of the truth waiting for her in the dark.

"Nowhere is safe, you know?" Foster homes, orphanages, replacement homes, you name it, Georgia Monroe has never fit in anywhere. From a young age, she has only known that running away and constantly losing track of those that are supposed to care for her, is a way of survival. A way to escape. She hardly knows her real name, as people are constantly trying to change it, whilst all she wants to do is fit in. It's like she knows that she has a real family out there, no matter how many times people try to tell her that they either didn't want her, before explaining all the reasons why no one would want her, or that they all died, and she will never know them. For years, Georgia has tried to decipher the difference between words thrown at her in rage and due to alcohol, but as the years go by, it is harder to see the difference. It's harder not to believe the words. The words of her family not wanting her and that they may be dead, probably as a result of her sake. All she wants, is a pair of safe arms that will take the stress of her shoulders, for a little while. Only, she doesn't know how great of a deal she is asking of those that are her family. She will never understand the depth of the work that her real family has been intertwined, and maybe not living with them, has kept her alive. Has made her a stronger person than she would have been if she had grown up with them from the beginning. Georgia, though it may feel like to her, isn't the only one that has suffered. Though her brothers home may be idealistic and fit for a king and queen in her eyes, it is far from it. Behind all the luxury and money spilling from the walls, it hadn't been like that their entire lives. It wasn't easy to attain such wealth without risking a few lives here and there, including Georgia's, their sister. __________________________________________________________________ Started: 11.10.21 Finished: 21.08.22 Rewritten: 17.08.25 -

Five siblings, catapulted into chaos. Striving hard to create a grounded foundation amidst a cruel world, hoping that building walls will protect them against the hungry hands trying to tear them into pieces. They only ever wanted to love and be loved but life carved its marks into their hearts. Poisoned people and a series of misfortunes left their souls tainted. 🌼 🌼 🌼 ❗❗❗ This book is a PREQUEL which means that the story takes place several years before the first book, 'FADED'. This work is a part of a backstory that focuses on the events that occurred before the original narrative. It is not necessarily required that you read FADED to understand this one, but I do strongly recommend it to get a better understanding of the characters and setting. 🌼 🌼 🌼 ⚠️ Trigger Warning! ⚠️ This is not some fairytale about falling in love and living happily ever after. This story is a reflection of reality, it's about real characters facing real hardships and struggles in life. RATED M (Please read the tags for more info about the story. No cliches, I promise.) 🌼 🌼 🌼 Book published June 2019. Book cover created with Canva. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the photos used in this story. Please note that all images and copyrights belong to their original owners. No copyright infringement intended. © All rights reserved All written works on this account are copyrighted by OopsyDaisy. Please refrain from duplicating or reproducing these books in any way, shape or form without the author's consent. Thank you.

Onboard M/Y Honor, every day is a high-stakes performance - and the sea holds more secrets than anyone can imagine. When Cara O'Sullivan, a sharp-witted and determined Irish fisherman's daughter, joins the crew of the luxury yacht Honor, she's stepping into a world of luxury, tension, and complex relationships far from her humble fishing-town roots. Navigating demanding guests, unpredictable seas, and the unspoken rules of life aboard, Cara quickly learns that keeping her balance isn't just about the ocean - it's about the people around her. From the commanding presence of Captain Lee to the tight-knit crew dynamics, Cara finds herself both challenged and welcomed, forging friendships and rivalries in equal measure. And amid the whirl of late-night shifts and sunrise rituals, a quiet but electric connection with Eddie begins to bloom - testing loyalties and stirring feelings that neither expected. In a world where every charter feels like the last, Cara must prove she belongs - on deck, in the crew, and maybe, just maybe, in someone's heart. ***Original character addition to the first season of the Bravo show "Below Deck"

Beatrice McGarrett isn't just "Steve's little sister"-and if you call her that, you'll regret it instantly. She's sharp, fearless, and just as stubborn as her brother, with a reputation for diving headfirst into danger and somehow always coming out on top. Trained through years in Navy intelligence, Beatrice knows how to handle weapons, interrogations, and high-risk missions like second nature. She's strategic when she needs to be, reckless when she wants to be, and almost impossible to read. While Steve operates with discipline and control, Beatrice thrives in chaos-making her both an asset and a constant headache for the team. She doesn't follow orders easily. Especially not Steve's.

"𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥..." "𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠." ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ in which zane bennett's best friend has a younger sister who has always had him wrapped around her manicured finger - and her growing a set of scales doesn't change that. [ RATED 'M' FOR MATURE, FOLKS! ]

She's a headstrong lawyer who has had groundbreaking success in her field despite her young age. They are three dominant brothers who need a lawyer for their multi-million pound business. What could go wrong? NOTE: THIS IS A REVERSE HAREM NOVEL Book cover photo: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/2533343533874362/ Started: 7/7/24 #1 in ENGLISH ~ 2/8/24 #1 in LAWYER ~ 14/8/24 #1 in POLY ~ 29/8/24 #1 in TATTOOS ~ 27/09/24 (My birthdayyyyy) #1 in DOMINANCE ~ 22/10/24 #1 in SEXY ~ 20/4/25 #1 in RH ~ 29/5/25 #1 in GRUMPYXSUNSHINE ~ 6/10/25