They were two flames forgotten until now. Book 2 in the Flames series, spoilers from book one in the blurb below. Jax, the illegitimate heir to Chicago's most powerful crime family, was believed to be dead. He was left in an unforgiving forest for years as he lay in wait to avenge his father's crimes. Until she showed up, and everything changed. Sweet Sam. A girl so beautiful and so kind-hearted. She was strong enough to break down every wall he'd built around himself. Jax is now back in Chicago, playing a dangerous game of illusion with his father as it's the only way to save Sam's dad from the mafia's clutches. But the forgotten son isn't welcomed by everyone, and in a world full of power, money, and hidden agendas, Jax begins to question everything he thought he once knew. Except her. As long as he knows she's waiting for him, he can push through it. But what Jax doesn't know is that Sam was smoked out of the woods where she'd been left to wait for him. The scrappy daughter of a foolish gambler is once again entrapped with a man she doesn't know. As she wavers on whether or not to trust this stranger, a shocking secret is revealed. In a desperate move to get to Jax, Sam puts herself in grave danger with no way to reach him. Can these two embers find their way back each other or will they get swallowed in the flames?

Samantha Morgan has always been tough, but the scrappy teen is about to be tested like never before. In a desperate bid to protect his daughter, her gambling-addicted father drives her away, leaving her in an abandoned forest. However, she soon discovers she's not alone. A mysterious guy named Jackson is living out there, and seems to have been for a long time. Jax is as guarded as Sam is pensive, but when danger approaches, they realize they need to work together to survive. As they come to depend on each other, their attraction grows into something neither of them expected. But with a deadly winter looming and an ongoing threat hanging over Sam's life, do they even stand a chance? Part one of two in the Flames Series.

As Nell recovers from the loss of her mom, her Dad's depression, and a string of failed relationships, Rory has remained her one reliable constant. He is not only her dad's best friend, but also the harbor she comes home to when life gets tough. That unique bond gets put to the test when Nell develops feelings for Rory that go a little deeper than he can allow. Their difference in age, their entangled lives, and the judgement of their closely-connected families stand in the way of their happiness. And risking the love they already share for a more intimate kind of love seems to be too much of a gamble. Possible trigger topics: grief, mentions of depression, age gap, explicit language Vibes: sweet, wholesome, family ties, comedic & dramatic

Jasmine's life has been full of misfortunes and losses, but nothing compared to the moment her daughter was taken from her right before her eyes. She decided that finding her daughter will be her only mission, and she will feel nothing else besides the desire to bring Daisy back. Then Taylor shows up by her bedside after a coma. He's an attractive and sensitive doctor, caring for her beyond her medical needs, and Jasmine experiences a connection that is stronger than anything she have ever felt. Through the journey of tracking down Daisy and her father, who is also her kidnapper, Jasmine and Taylor find themselves emotionally entangled, no matter how hard they try to conceal their feelings. Jasmine struggles to let her heart open after a lifetime of physical abuse, but Taylor is a soul that she have found an undeniable consolidation in, as she slowly learns that not everything in life is filled with misery and torment. But as much as Taylor has given her, will his big secret destroy Jasmine forever? Warning: Contains sexual content, mature language and materials

What if the price of a miracle is too high pay? On the evening of her sweet sixteenth birthday party, a daydream of a dance with her first crush turns into a nightmare when Loni Donato suddenly stops breathing and collapses in the middle of the dance floor. A young doctor is halted in his tracks when he hears about the teenager as it hits a little too close to home. When he is put on the case, he feels an immediate bond with the Donato family that he can't explain. Could this mysterious connection be the key to saving Loni? Loni hears the doctors whispering and sees the fear in her parent's eyes, and she's terrified. She doesn't want to say goodbye to a life that has just started to bloom.

When Athena Grey is working at her local bakery someone seems to accidentally leave their baby. She has no other option but to take care of the little bundle of joy left behind. She was with him for only a few hours, little did she know those few hours were going to change her entire life. ----------- "Where is he!" he yelled. The baby started to cry. When the man noticed I was holding the baby he ran up to me and tried to take the little boy. The little boy wouldn't let go. He was attached to my shirt. When the man tried to take him again. The little boy only started to cry again. "What did you do to him!" He asked rudely. I was taken aback, who does he think he is? He's the one who was irresponsible enough to leave a child here, with god knows who. He's lucky I was nice enough to take care of him for the time I did. ------------------------- Started February 11, 2021, finished February 20, 2021 Warning- strong language, smut, talk about mafias and gangs and MAJOR grammar mistakes. Word count: 36,265 Roughly around 2,014 words per chapter

A semester ago, Aspen Iverson couldn't even imagine the life she has now. Its been three weeks since Aspen's realized the dark truth about her family, three weeks since she and her friends rescued Lucy from becoming a sacrifice, and three weeks since Aspen spoke to Dakota Cyrus. But when people start disappearing, Aspen finds herself on the brink of another Cold war, with a kingdom to guide through it. ** Book 2 of the Iverson Series, must read book 1 to understand the plot!

Gwen Winter, a glamourous 25 year old, was one of New York's top rated lawyers, until one case ruined her career. With mobs of reporters and paparazzi hunting her down, she knows her life in New York city is over. She packs her bags, hops in a taxi and starts her life as Gwen Summers, a middle class, nanny for the Park twins. Toss in the hot "pipe guy", Charlie, who has no idea who she is, she begins to adapt to this new found simple life. But when Gwen learns of a terrible crime that affected the Park family, she sees the potential for a successful case which could reveal who she really is to her new flame and family . Not to mention the fact that the whole purpose of her hideaway vacation was to get away from her old, luxe, NYC life. If given the opportunity would she trade her old life for the family she's beginning to love? *#40 in ChickLit - 21/11/2015

How long can a mother keep the father's identity from her child? Not that long if luck isn't on her side. ****** If being a mom was all about popping out a baby after 9 months of pregnancy, life would have been easier for Charlotte Garnett. Alas, it's not the case for her. When her baby has grown into a smart girl and starts questioning the father's absence, Charlotte's parenting is being tested. Her worst fear is having to tell her 7-year-old daughter that she was conceived in a one-night stand with a total stranger. Out of panic, Charlotte chooses to lie, promising herself she will tell the girl the truth when she's a little older. The best-laid plan turns to hell as fate decides to bring the man back into her life when she least expects it. And worse, he's the CEO she's cross with at her new workplace. Hell breaks loose. Charlotte is eventually confronted by her own lies. ****** Book 1 of the Surprise Series Start 14/03/2021 Finish 20/05/2021 =================

When bad things happen there must come a silver lining because, without one, there is no moving forward, however, for Iris, it's not all so easy. On the night she got her eviction notice she meets a guy who will become a permanent part of her life moving forward, as well as an unplanned pregnancy. [Single dad, pregnancy, hockey, famous, forced proximity/roommates]