After a devastating tragedy shatters the renowned Romano crime family their fate weighs heavily on Don Leonardo Romano's only heir twenty-two year old Valentina. Determined to uphold the family's power Val will go to any means necessary even if it means selling her heart to the highest bidder. As the Romano family's most notorious hitman Matteo Costa knows the most depraved corners of New York's underground. So when Val arrives home after college he is confident she won't last long. The New York mafia would chew her up and eat her alive and yet... Serving as Valentina's personal guard Matteo realizes Val has grown into a beautiful, smart and cunning woman. He knows it won't be easy keeping the principessa safe especially when the Romano's rivals set their sights on her. But as their relationship grows Matteo realizes that his own desire might be the greatest threat to the Romano dynasty. Season 1 of The Hitman's Mark WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers.

Independent Braylee Mitchells faces the prospect of falling in love with her new roomie: self-proclaimed player and long-time friend, Dominick Mulder, when a damaged apartment and old vows force them together... and make them possibly confront and deny something that has been in front of them all this time. *** Braylee Mitchells remembers what it was like to live with Dominick Mulder in university- as well as all her other friends. Now, ten years later, and despite a vow taken by all of them never to live together again, Dominick may just very well save the day (and her savings) when he takes on the task of becoming her roommate once again. With her apartment in need of costly repairs and her freelance career as a copywriter and editor struggling to cover the bills, Braylee's options seem limited. That is until she stumbles upon a charming country bungalow that seems like the answer to her prayers. The only catch? The rent is far beyond her means. Desperate to make ends meet and reluctant to burden her loved ones with her troubles, Braylee turns to Dominick for support. As they navigate the complexities of adulthood and the challenges of chasing their dreams, their friendship deepens into something more profound. But as Braylee and Dominick grow closer, they must confront their own fears and insecurities, navigating the blurred lines between friendship and something deeper. Will their bond withstand the tests of time, circumstance, and untold secrets, or will the weight of their individual struggles tear them apart? WARNING: This story contains depictions of narcissistic abuse (off-page), mature language and adult themes that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

In Germany on fire from World War II, a young British pianist is sent on an impossible mission: to infiltrate the enemy's heart and marry a Nazi officer. Her piano becomes her secret weapon, her scores, encrypted messages destined for MI-6. But what should be just a cold spying role becomes an intimate battle when Ella Müller - codenamed Violet - discovers in Colonel Friedrich von Langenfeld not only the enemy, but the man who awakens a sweeping passion in her. Between music and silence, loyalty and betrayal, love and war, she will need to choose between the mission that can save thousands of lives and the forbidden feeling that threatens to destroy her. A story of impossible love, marked by secrets, sacrifices and the invincible power of love - even when everything around you conspires against it. 16+

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London doesn't ruin people with proof-it ruins them with whispers. Reginald, Duke of Ashburn, has survived society by mastering restraint: the careful smile, the measured distance, the discipline of stopping an inch short of disaster. But Josephine Langley has never been interested in being managed into silence. She meets the ton's cruelty with calm precision-and Reginald's composure with a ferocity that feels dangerously like home. One near-kiss on a terrace becomes a city-wide invention. Powerful men offer "solutions" dressed as protection: send Josephine away, restore the Duke's reputation, erase the inconvenient truth of them. Instead, Reginald does the unthinkable-he chooses her in daylight, openly, plainly, and without apology. But love is only the first battle. When Josephine uncovers a buried family crime-names, payments, and a legacy built on someone else's ruin-choosing each other means choosing something even more dangerous: the truth. With enemies circling, papers hungry for scandal, and their families poised to bury them both, Reginald and Josephine make a vow the ton can't edit: Careful first. Then brave. And always-together.

Sydney has managed to rebuild her life from the ashes and forge one that is filled with secrets and half-truths. She has given up hope of ever finding someone who would see her for who she really is - not the daughter of the man responsible for destroying countless lives. So why is she so affected by the one man who has tarred her with the same brush as her father? Ethan McMasters only has time in his life for one thing: Work. After a chance encounter, he find himself drawn to a woman he is convinced is as crooked as the man who sired her. There's something about the elusive and feisty woman that has him determined to uncover the enigma that surrounds her like a veil. But in unlocking her secrets, will he discover more than he bargained for?

Constance has grown quite used to living her life alone. At twenty-eight, she's long since passed her prime for marriage and has settled into her life as a spinster and school-Marm in a tiny Montana town. Her life is quiet, predictable, and quite boring, until one stormy night and unexpected visitor turns up on her doorstep. He is massive, covered in blood, battered, bruised, and quite.....nude. He does not remember his name or where he came from, has no real memories at all. All he does seem to know is that he is dangerous and not someone Constance should trust. According to him, he is simply a monster.

"You know the stories. Of King Arthur and his knights. Of Merlin and Morgan LeFay. There are movies, books, and television shows. Some say they existed; others say they were legends. We are living proof that it's all true. " Camille has the ability to become anyone but the one person she wants to be: herself. Memories gone and on the run from a man hellbent on exploiting her, she manages to make a life for herself in a small mountain town. But the past she can't remember catches up to the one she'd like to forget when strangers arrive and tear her quiet existence apart. Thrust into a world of danger and magic, she discovers she's part of a legacy born of legends and spanning generations. Armed with a new power and friends she hopes are true, she must decide if she'll continue to hide behind her mask or risk it all. Credit for the awesome cover goes to @darthowl

In a world where both the sands and the heart are unyielding, Miss Calliope Wright must learn that courage is born of hardship-and that love is often found where you least expect it. Lady Calliope Wright has always been the obedient daughter of an earl, living under her father's strict expectations. But as her arranged marriage to the uninspiring Sir Reginald draws near, Callie's longing for freedom becomes impossible to ignore. In an uncharacteristic act of bravery, she escapes to the Sahara, determined to find her brother Robert, the only one who's ever truly supported her. Her hope? That Robert might help her escape this fate, or even convince their father to call off the marriage. Lord Samuel Wright, however, is quick to act when he learnt that his daughter's attempt at escape when awry. Discovering that Callie had secretly joined Mrs. Addilyn Holt's notorious matchmaking service before her disappearance, he enlists Rogane To'ran-a reclusive Beastkeeper known for his skill in tracking and his bond with hounds abandoned by London's wealthy. Though Rogane has little interest in rescuing spoiled heiresses, loyalty to Mrs. Holt sends him on a pursuit across treacherous sands. In the depths of the desert, Callie finds herself captured by ruthless traders who plan to auction her. Rogane arrives just in time to free her, and together, they face the desert's brutal heart. For Callie, it's a journey of self-discovery and courage; for Rogane, a test of resolve as he fights a growing attraction to the woman he's bound to return home. This fourth book in a fantasy romance series promises adventure, survival, and forbidden love. Each book can be read as a standalone, but they're best enjoyed in order!

Stranded in the human realm once again, Luna is determined to uncover the truth about her past while racing to save her future-and return to her mate, Calix. As she delves deeper into the mystery of her origins, Luna uncovers shocking revelations that shake her to her core, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about herself and her childhood. But when she discovers that Calix is in grave danger, Luna must push aside her pain and doubts, embracing her newfound powers as a Fae to save him before it's too late.