fixated past participle, past tense of fix·ate (Verb) Cause (someone) to acquire an obsessive attachment to someone or something Acquire such an obsessive attachment to: "it is important not to fixate on an imosity" Tired of being the bridesmaid and not the bride, Maia Jones is given the tip of the lifetime from a newly wedded friend to try her hand at dating online. Reluctant at first, Maia decides to give it a try... Little did she know that her internet stroll would lead her to a billion-dollar playboy by the name of Reuben Michealson. From the very start, their relationship is hot and heavy, but soon Maia learns there is a dark side not only to him but to his past. Can she save herself before getting sucked too deep into his twisted, billion-dollar world? And what she does can she do when her own, tormented past comes back to haunt her?

"We're all hiding something. I'm just the first to admit it." In which he can't come down from his high on her, her, her. © charismatize [2015]

After witnessing a crime, twenty-two year old-stripper by trade-Ebony Moore finds herself in a bind. What she sees will cost her. It could possibly be her life or maybe her heart...

Not only was she my boss's secret. She was mine too. /// Dani and Connor seem to always cross the paths of one another. But neither seem to mind. He was fire, she was lighter fluid. The more you put on, the more dangerous it got.

"He fell into despair and lost all hope... For who could ever love a beast?" -Beauty and The Beast ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• When Elle stumbled upon an ad for a stay in chef, she thought the universe had finally tipped in her favor. After graduating from culinary school, she wasn't sure what direction her life would go in... Until she met Stefan DeGramont. At first, he seemed like a cold hearted, presumptuous, egotistical asshole. As she grew to know him... Well... I guess you could add Mafia boss to the list. Now tangled in his crazy Mafia business, will something fragile like her heart, be on the line? Or maybe something more risky, like her life? Could all this be avoided If she can learn to love the man behind the beast... Before it's too late. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "A thorn defends the Rose. Harming only those that will steal the blossom." **PLEASE Beware: I wrote this a few years ago so the spelling errors are there, and some cringe moments are present. I'll accept all health invoices for any emotional and mental damage inflicted during this read xoxo

Alicia Miller is as bad as you can get them. Having develop an aversion to cops. in the past Alicia has always been a thorn in the side for the cops. How Will Alicia react when she realizes, that she's always had the attention of certain cop. Wayne Anderson This story is set in the south in a fictional town called Rochdale. This story is about a woman who is a total bad ass but still has her own vulnerabilities.

He's ruthless. He's powerful. He's demanding. He's in pain. Twenty-six year old African-American journalist Victoria Browning wants to get away from it all. Her bossy mother, her jealous older sister, and her demanding job to have some type of relief. One problem. Victoria is incredibly shy and quiet and keeps to herself. While on a dream vacation to Rome she accidentally witnesses a murder and is...well kidnapped by the mafia boss himself. She's shy. She's passive. She's smart. She's beautiful. Twenty-nine year old Italian Mob boss Lorenzo Catalona lives up to his reputation. Being one of the most wealthiest men in Europe he doesn't trust people so easily. On the outside he seems like the most intimidating hard nut shell who shows no mercy but little does every know that he's broken. From past loves who left him to become such a ruthless beast that no one can tame. On a rainy night while handling 'business' something extraordinary changes his life....that is Victoria.

"Being a single mom means that you're on duty 24/7, sweetheart. It means that everything you do, you do it for your children. It means that you're the mom and the dad. It means that you dedicate 99% of your time to your children", My mother told me. "The other 1% is for you. To let your hair down for a minute and have time for yourself. To have a little fun. Being a single mom doesn't mean that you shouldn't have a life, Zanele". ______________________________________ Funny, because for 3 years, I've never allowed myself to enjoy that 1% ever since my daughter, Arizona, was born. And the one night I decided to do so and had a steamy, one-night-stand with the sexiest, mysterious man I've ever met, I fell pregnant, AGAIN. Yes, I had a one-night-stand and fell pregnant. And the cherry on top? He had only given me one name before disappearing. The name? Ronaldo.

A girl that should have anyone she want has the worst love life ever. Will a gun a bullet and wings change that? "You don't want a sweet hand holding boyfriend! You want a alpha male someone who will push you over the edge fu¢k you till your bed breaks your legs shake and your body quakes...and after that someone who leads and you follow like the helpless kitten you are." His words were right. He had me pinned to a wall and forced me to hear what I needed. His control over me over my body it made me sick but I loved it. Cupid is a harsh killer, a womanizer, a control freak... A God (My first watty entry comment and vote thanks for reading!) If you have spotify I have a playlist for this book. Just look up Thug Cupid