You know when you were younger and they told you that you could be whoever you wished to be? You could grow up and become whatever you set your mind and heart upon? Yep, well I'm here to tell you that's a complete load of bull. So as I stared across at my fiancé, our hands conjoined as he read his vows- it dawned on me. Getting married at age 23 to a self centered lawyer who viewed me as more of his little prodigé than his actually wife was not what I wanted. Becoming a defense attorney at a record age to a company own by said husband that I'll never be taken seriously in was definitely not what I wanted. And making my parents happy by completely shutting down any hopes and dreams I've ever had. was absolutely not what I wanted. "Nope." I shook my head, glancing between the priest and Jake, my soon-to-be, as I yanked my hands out of his. "W-what?" He stuttered, looking back at me mortified along with everyone else in the chapel. "Fuck this." I shook my head, as I lifted my dress and quickly made my way back down the isle that was littered with people I'd never seen before. So, few hours later and I'm on the first flight to Maine. Why? Well, shit happens. *this book is unedited

"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

"Bitch" Slap "Slut" Punch "Cunt" Kick "Why did I ever start dating your ugly ass?!" These are all the names that my loving boyfriend, Richard, of 3 years calls me. It's like no matter what I do or say, he thinks it is wrong and then when he gets really angry, he does hit me. I just don't know what I do wrong.  When Jessi Andrews starts working for Jacob Smith and he finds out about the abuse with her boyfriend. Will he be able to help her and teach her how real love is?

A young maid in distress, working for a family her mother needed to repay. Unfortunately, her mother passed away a few months ago, and now she has to carry on with the job but can she accomplish this while continuously having a strike of thunder, and a bump on the road with the arrogant, rich boy from the glorious mansion she resides in?

Willow Courts is a 17 year old maid. She has been living in an orphanage since her parents died in a plane crash when she was 8 up until the Meyers, a rich, high class family, took her in to be their maid. When the Meyers son comes back from a fancy boarding school, this being the first time Willow has even seen him before, could she begin to develop feelings for him?

Zyana was a normal girl, living the life. Until, that one day, her parents had been killed along with her bestfriend's parents and her boyfriend's parents. It was ironic, that all of their parents died, but all of their parent shave been gambling together for awhile and couldn't pay off the money they owed, so they were killed. Desperate to find a job, they all moved to England, just to become maids, a chef and a bodyguard. Zyana meets Prince Xavier and immediately feels a connection towards him. He feels the same way and can't resist her. For the period of time Zyana's been working there, her feelings for Xavier rise and rise, aswell as his. The thing is, Xavier is supposed to be engaged in some time, an arranged marriage. It's one night, that change their lives forever.

Syd'nee Diallo is a beautiful-exotic eighteen year old maid working under the care of the infamous African King A'yo. After being despoiled, used and abused Syd'nee has reached her breaking point; not knowing where to go as she's trapped in the castle after selling herself to the king. Just when she thinks there is no hope for her - the gorgeous, Caucasian Prince Cleo of the United Kingdom, comes to Africa for a business inquiry sweeps her off her feet. After having no choice, he catches King A'yo in the act of having his almighty way with her. Tension rise and love is all that Syn'dee has left!

Grace Mills is everything, but ordinary. She's three years out of college with a beautiful daughter, who is the apple of her eye. Her overwhelming debt and love for her daughter, makes her quick to respond to a job as a second secretary at the Costa Law Firm. She thinks this could be the opportunity that launches her up the corporate ladder after all, she does have a law degree. That's all before she meets her new boss, 28-year-old Anthony Costa. The two butt heads and share the same stubborn quality, but will it always be this way? Are they destined for love or will they never it make that far? Unravel the ball of question on their journey towards love.

Reilly Jones works at Ruby's Inn. A prominent diner in Red Oak. She's young, naive and last but certainly not least, one of the only black waitresses working there. She tries to keep a low profile and to herself but little does she know she's on the radar of every guy in a five-mile radius of the Ruby's. However, she thinks herself an average girl, like any other. Only her mother died when she was little and her father spent most of his time at the local bar nursing more than one beer, and she has the mental scars that tell differently. That and she longs to be important ... a least to someone. Gerard Grant always gets the girl. He's a strikingly gorgeous cowboy, not afraid to speak his mind and as typical rich guys go ... he's arrogant. He takes pride in overseeing his family's ranch but when he's not working the ranch, he likes to have fun. Being oh so sure of himself, he gets in on a seemingly harmless bet with a few of his cowhands. The Bet: to get the most unbelievably beautiful and unattainable girl in town, Reilly Jones, to go out with them. Being who he is, he doesn't expect her to toss Iced Tea in his face or worse, reject him and it stings. However, little does the beauty know the games are only just beginning because as everyone knows in Red Oak, this Grant always gets what he wants. All Rights Reserved!!! Highest Rank: #2 in General Fiction BOOK 2 - COMPLETED BEWARE My Cowboy Now available on Radish Username: StellevsCioccolatini BOOK 3 - ONGOING BEWARE HER COWBOY Now available on Radish Username: StellevsCioccolatini

Jacob Thomas is everything Braelyn has ever wanted in a guy. He's cute, smart, athletic, and funny. But two things are keeping them from being together: the fact that Jake's a white boy, and the fact that he has a girlfriend. But what happens when this love triangle becomes a square, and feelings get hurt? Will Jake and Braelyn finally get together, or are the forces pulling them apart too strong?