Down on her luck after a messy divorce, Aubrey Whitlock is facing a bleak future. Then, a lifeline appears in the form of a surprising job offer from the last person she expected: her ex-husband, Bryce Roberts. He's no longer the man she knew, having transformed into a wealthy and undeniably alluring billionaire. Working for Bryce throws Aubrey into a whirlwind of rediscovered attraction and old tensions. Their past is fraught, but their present sizzles with undeniable chemistry. As they navigate this unexpected second chance, a dangerous question lingers: can they truly move forward? And what will happen when the long-held secrets Aubrey has been guarding finally come to light, threatening to unravel everything they've rebuilt?

Highest Rank: #8 in Romance "You must never enter Master Brandon's bedroom, nor his study. He's not a very patient man. He allows no one in his room. You can do whatever you want in the house, but never go inside his personal space unless you are permitted to do so. Do you understand?" He is mysterious and brilliant, wealthy and prominent, but no single person has seen him in person. Well, no one should see him-that's one of his many rules. No one can touch him either; that's another rule. Except for me because I have broken every rule. Now I'm extremely drawn to him. He is peculiar in many ways, and his beauty is beyond physical. But the Master has demons of his own, and chased by his brutal past. Suddenly, we've become the reflection of each other's nightmares. I realize that the Master and I are not so different. Is this newly found bond just another uncertain fate that could deepen our wounds, or is it finally going to be our redemption?

Fiction Awards Winner 2016 in General Fiction Category Book 1 of the New York Mafia Series: Summary: What happens when an innocent and kind hearted girl becomes the first love of a boy destined to become a notorious mob boss one day. Would space and time make him forget her? Would he feel any differently towards her when he sees her again years later or his love for her becomes even more possessive after years of waiting? This story takes place in the 1950s in America. Francesco and Costanzo were two brothers who were sent to live with their uncle Piero in a small town in Oklahoma. No one knew why they had suddenly moved to the town and no one wanted to know. There were many rumours surrounding the Rosario family that made the locals wary. No one wished to get on the wrong side of this mysterious Italian American family. No one questioned them. No one dared look at them the wrong way. Parents warned their children to stay away from the newly arrived brothers. The boys enrolled in the local school and no one dared get in their path. However, Adele and her brother Angelo were totally in the dark from the rumours and warnings since they were new in town themselves. Childhood friendship was formed and time went on. Events soon started to happen that increased fear towards the Rosario household amongst the small town citizens. Secrets were slowly revealed and the childhood friends gradually drifted apart due to events that was no fault of their own ...... only for them to be reunited years later. After this book please read A Mob Boss's Family (Book 2)

After a hot-headed playboy billionaire stands her up for a career-making interview, blogger Sweet vows to ruin his reputation. The only catch? It requires her to strike a fake-dating deal with the enemy. Standalone in The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble series *** When sensational blogger and small-town farmer's daughter Sweet Treble promises her publisher an exclusive interview with notorious Greek billionaire Sebastian Stavrakos, she knows she's on the precipice of getting everything she's ever wanted. That is, until Sebastian stands her up not once, not twice, but three times, and she decides to sour his reputation to get even. Sinfully handsome Sebastian grew up with the keys to his family's business empire, but a string of playboy antics have him on thin ice with his parents. When Sweet goes on live TV to expose his behaviour, what starts as a missed interview spirals into a media storm that threatens the CEO position he's spent his entire life hedging for. Sebastian has his eyes set on revenge. Sweet has her heart set on karma. But as their plans backfire, they decide to strike an outrageous deal: fake date for the media, repair Sebastian's reputation, and write an exclusive that will launch Sweet's first book to the bestseller list. But what happens when the fiery hatred between them grows into something more? And when Sweet's high school sweetheart, Jace, returns to town, how will she choose between the comfortable good guy and the enticing bad boy? Can revenge turn into romance, or will the playboy get a taste of his own medicine? Cover designed by Louise de Ramos

Elena will do anything to save her very ill mother from dying. She has no choice but to plead for help from her wealthy ruthless grandfather, who brutally disowned her mother for marrying a poor man. Her grandfather agreed to help. In one cruel condition - she has to marry the powerful Greek billionaire, Adonis Stavrakos. Adonis is breathtaking in every way - gorgeous as sin and has a devastating effect on women. BUT Elena hates him. He's as cruel and ruthless as her grandfather. His rules are the laws, and must be obeyed. His strict order. The bride must wear white... Driven with contempt, she rebelled and walked down the aisle in all BLACK - like attending her own funeral. ***** Another redhead beauty that will give many headaches to our sexy billionaire hero. Let's have fun together, as we witness Adonis and Elena's journey in finding true love.

When powerful witch Marithyda Skyelorn becomes a participant of the Royal Exposition, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the Prince--or to be the cause of his death. ***** Every year, the kingdom of Karvoth hosts the Royal Exposition: a corrupt carnival where a race of citizens who possess powerful magic, known as the Touched, are exploited for the enjoyment of nobles. But when Marithyda Skyelorn's grand performance ends in tragedy and pits her against the deranged King, she must make the impossible choice between remaining in exile and participating again in the dangerous competition that ruined her life--to end it once and for all. (Book One of the Skyelorn Chronicles trilogy) [[2020 Watty's winner, Fantasy]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: Some scenes contain violence that may upset sensitive readers [[Word Count: 50,000-60,000]]

One disastrous spill. One powerful man. Maya Knight's mistake at a high-end Malibu restaurant lands her in the unexpected servitude of the undeniably alluring and intensely private Theodore Duke. Across the Atlantic, as she works to repay her debt, a far deeper connection sparks between them. Beneath Theodore's wealth and brooding exterior lies a wounded soul, and Maya discovers her own heart holds unexpected vulnerabilities. In this journey from obligation to intimacy, can they truly mend each other's broken pieces?

Down-on-her-luck Aubrey gets the job offer of a lifetime, with one catch: her ex-husband is her new boss. *** Aubrey Whitlock's life is turned upside down after her divorce, leaving her an unemployed, broke, and single 29-year-old. A chance meeting with her ex throws her for a loop again when he makes her an offer: come work with him as his assistant. Now a self-made billionaire, Bryce Roberts is just as infuriating-and good-looking-as he was the first time around. Their marriage was disastrous, but their chemistry is stronger than ever. Will they ever mend their relationship, or will it be nothing more than a heated game of seduction? And what will happen when Bryce discovers the secrets Aubrey has been keeping from him after all this time?

Her inheritance has always been Ximena Dos Ramos's gilded cage, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. But a series of chance encounters with a compelling, enigmatic man shatters her carefully constructed world. This isn't just a romance; it's a dangerous dance where their futures are about to become tragically entangled. As old sins rise to haunt them and a strategic marriage threatens to seal her fate, can a love born from unexpected sparks survive the crushing weight of ambition and the secrets of the past?

COMPLETED. "Look, if you're-" "Shut up." I was taken back at the sudden manner in which he spoke to me. "Let's get something straight Miss Greene, I don't appreciate people talking back at me. And quite frankly, you're crossing your limit with me and my patience with you. So from now on, as long as you're with me you'll do as I say. Understood?" _____________________________________________ Mystery. Romance. Deception. You know what they say, hate is a strong emotion- so is love. You can only hate someone you place in high esteem since you care about what they think. When Juliet Greene secures an internship position at the Empire Heights hotel, and things seem to be finally going her way, a brief encounter causes her life to turn upside down. Getting in the way of the hostile, unfeeling, yet wickedly magnetic billionaire Adrian Vandermir, Julie suddenly gets thrown into a situation that's too much for her to handle. Wanting to have little to do with this and the infuriating Vandermir, she none the less convinces herself that his decisions would be best for her family's own safety. But when things begin to get out of hand, she discovers that she has more to do with the dangerous situation Adrian is involved in than she or anyone else could ever imagine. In the hopes of ending the matter, both must endure each other's company as they take a trip together which reveals unbearable past secrets and irresistible desires. Desires that Julie fears would only deepen her wounds, but somehow heal Adrian's. BONUS CHAPTERS available on my blog (link in my bio)