JoChristine's Must Reads
59 stories
The Persistence of Memory by ScarletteDrake
ScarletteDrake
  • WpView
    Reads 1,400,787
  • WpVote
    Votes 46,313
  • WpPart
    Parts 27
A married writer begins a passionate and destructive affair with a tortured artist, not knowing he has loved her since they met thirteen years ago. ***** Eloise Airens sat as a model for an art class thirteen years ago, where a damaged young artist, Aidan Foley, fell in love with her. For him, she was everything. For her, he was just a face in the crowd. But thirteen years later, Eloise's marriage is struggling and she ends up at Aidan's latest art show in New York. He's immediately drawn to her as he's never gotten over his obsession, and she's drawn to him because despite his pretentious art, only he can make her feel truly alive. Despite trying to save her marriage and stay true to her values, Eloise can't escape the pull of the talented, brooding, yet tortured Aidan Foley. Will she stay with the world she knows, or risk everything? And more importantly, will she do so before Aidan tells her about their strange past? [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]
Little Red Riding Crop by tiffanyreisz
tiffanyreisz
  • WpView
    Reads 112,419
  • WpVote
    Votes 2,684
  • WpPart
    Parts 11
From the pages of Tiffany Reisz's bestselling Original Sinners series! Every dominatrix needs a day off. Mistress Nora needs a vacation. She might be the one flogging the clients, but Kingsley, her sexy French boss, is the real sadist who rarely gives her any free time. They strike a backseat deal: Nora gets one month off and a trip to Europe if she can sneak into a rival club and get the dirt on the owner. But she'll need more than her little red riding crop when she comes face to face with Brad Wolfe, the one man who stands between her and freedom.
Layers of His Mask [18+] (Completed) by JessicaRuth24
JessicaRuth24
  • WpView
    Reads 756,510
  • WpVote
    Votes 5,073
  • WpPart
    Parts 8
Sparks fly at Rebecca Daniels' new job; On and off the grill. Cooking has always been a passion of Rebecca's and when she gets offered the chance to train as a sous chef at the new up and coming five star restaurant Romano's, she can't pass up the offer. She falls in love with the job faster than a deep fried Twinkie. The only problem is Alex Brooks, the arrogant head chef. He and Rebecca clash from the start. From bad first impressions to differing opinions in the kitchen, one thing is for sure Rebecca's new job is far from boring. Before Rebecca knows it Romano's holds two passions for her: Alex and cooking. However, the closer Rebecca gets the more silent Alex becomes. It will be up to Rebecca to chip away at the layers of his mask and see if the two could ever become more.
Chasing Stars - A Midnight Mafia Novel by ObsceneIrrationality
ObsceneIrrationality
  • WpView
    Reads 13,102,600
  • WpVote
    Votes 584,317
  • WpPart
    Parts 69
Completed Book two of the Midnight Mafia Trilogy Katherine Santoro has done the unthinkable. She's fallen in love with the leader of one of the five largest mafia's in the country. Even worse? He loves her too. But when push comes to shove and Alessio's lifestyle becomes a danger to what little family she has left she finds herself mauling over one of the biggest decisions she's ever faced. Stay with Alessio and learn how to love one another or sell him out to the police for the greater good. You've read the story of how they met, the story of how they've fallen in love, now read the story to see how they learn to be together or if they lose it all. ~~Praise for Chasing Stars~~~ Violet-Rain: "This story is a rarity in that the writhing is breathtaking and the only thing better than the writing is the actual story and plot themselves which literally blow my mind away." TheLone1yWriter: "You play my heart like a puppet on strings with your words" Jackyherr06: "Reading this feels like falling in love again and again, with a twist." Luna_loves_you_4ever: "Very well written, great plots and amazing characters it's almost as if you've taken it from real life events. I've never seen a pov of the opposite sex written so well written." Simplysopha: "The interactions between the characters was a scene of raw emotions that left lingering effects." Candi2302: "We love being tortured with emotions! That's how great our writing is...not many authors can say that." __lala_: "I love the fact that I can hate a character and love then at the same time!"
... by iheartbrownies
iheartbrownies
  • WpView
    Reads 854,753
  • WpVote
    Votes 11,403
  • WpPart
    Parts 47
When The Sun Goes Down - A Midnight Mafia Novel by ObsceneIrrationality
ObsceneIrrationality
  • WpView
    Reads 24,353,087
  • WpVote
    Votes 1,004,596
  • WpPart
    Parts 64
----- In serious need of revision! ----- Wanna-be journalist Kate Santoro would do anything for the scoop. Anything. Including finding her way into an underground club exclusive to only those in the Genovese mafia and the beautiful women they employee. What could be more perfect? She would stick to the shadows, snap a few videos, and write the biggest story New York has ever seen, therein making her a legend! Easy as pie. Until she gets found. A series of blatant lies and lucky breaks later and she is mistaken to be one of the workers underneath. While many might be terrified of this predicament Kate couldn't be more excited. The freedom to roam the area and talk to the members of the infamous brotherhood will leave no rock unturned. All she has to do is keep her cover until the night is over and the workers go home. What a fantastic position she is in! There are just two problems. One being him. Alessio. The Don, the Godfather, the Capo di tutti capi (the boss of bosses) who has taken a keen interest in Kate. Even that is something she could probably handle for one night. Except problem number two. They don't leave. Not at the end of the night, the end of the week, or even the end of the month. Alessio's interest in Kate threatens to expose her, something she would surely die from. He knows she doesn't belong but it's not as though she could have just waltzed in, right? By the time Kate realizes that not even the greatest scoop is worth the price, she is in far too deep to call it quits now. ~~~Praise for When The Sun Goes Down~~~ Natasha427: "It was so captivating that I may or may not have spent the last several hours holed up in my room frantically scrolling down to read more. I LOVED IT!" uninteresting17: "You're my soulmate. I love just everything about your writing." Daisy_Blue: "Has anyone seen my heart? It seems to have been ripped out and tossed across the ocean." NaughtyPlease: "I am beyond obsessed with this piece of literature heaven!!!"
The Legacy by Juliette_Frost
Juliette_Frost
  • WpView
    Reads 340,657
  • WpVote
    Votes 15,895
  • WpPart
    Parts 61
COMPLETED / UNDERGOING MAJOR EDITING (THIS IS THE ROUGH DRAFT) "The Legacy" All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2015, Juliette Frost ~*~ The ragged crowing of a bird reached my ears, pulling me from my inner turmoil. Looking up, I found a beautiful raven perched on a stop sign a few steps ahead of me, croaking like he was flustered by something. I frowned, my eyebrows drawing together as I took a step closer toward it as if that would help me to understand what had it so spooked. Deciding to just sleep the night off, I was about to turn in the direction I was headed when once again I saw something move. The alley. I know I saw- whatever the hell I saw- coming from in there. "What the-" A large hand clasped my shoulder from the back, a shrill scream escaping my lips at the contact. ~*~ Cover By: Luna Black @_salacious [07/01/2015-01/03/2019]
Jake the Panty-Ripper (Book 1, the Phantoms MC Series) by KanyeInterruptedMe
KanyeInterruptedMe
  • WpView
    Reads 34,326,704
  • WpVote
    Votes 1,090,395
  • WpPart
    Parts 55
Maya, an innocent nurse, finds herself forced to accept protection from the Phantoms motorcycle gang, specifically the dangerous, irresistible biker, Jake Ford. ***** Maya has a normal life and a normal boyfriend, Sebastian. But one day she drops off a letter to a prison for a patient under her care, and finds herself being watched over by a dangerous, handsome biker. It turns out Maya is under the protection of Jake Ford, and despite her feelings for Sebastian, she can't resist the pull of Jake's strong arms, dark looks and chequered past. Soon criminals are coming after her, and Jake is the only one who can keep her safe. Will Maya hide behind her good-girl reputation, or let go and lose herself in the passionate world of Jake Ford? Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual activity, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designer: Ren T. Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Model: Jaxon Human
Ruby's Secret by sweetblunch
sweetblunch
  • WpView
    Reads 5,725,913
  • WpVote
    Votes 218,832
  • WpPart
    Parts 34
When the prodigal heiress comes home kept secrets were surely be revealed in a matter of time... At eighteen, Ruby St. Clair had run away from home and never bothered coming back again. After her parent's tragic death the rebellious heiress had stayed away from the public eyes. Now six years later, she exchanged her glamorous lifestyle into serving tables. She was contented with the simple flow of her life. But an encounter with Roman Vasquez had turned her perfect life upside down, before she knew what was happening she found herself married to the Spanish billionaire! Now that she realized the mistake she made. She's once again on the run. But this time back on the place she once called home.
The Princess (Available in paperback & eBook-SAMPLE) by CrystalW99
CrystalW99
  • WpView
    Reads 675,948
  • WpVote
    Votes 18,126
  • WpPart
    Parts 67
(The Royal Trilogy Book 1) Princess Evangeline has a life most woman dream about. She wears designer labels, attends the latest parties, and travels all over the world. Not to mention she's engaged to marry a handsome prince. To the outside world she lives a fairy tale life. If they only knew how trapped she felt. Part of the royal guard, Nicholas is assigned the duty of protecting the princess. Sworn to keep her safe at all costs, there is nothing he wouldn't do for her. When Evangeline's life is in danger Nicholas springs into action, but can he protect her from someone hell bent on seeing her dead? More so, can he keep from falling in love with her in the process.