When tragedy strikes Marley's family, the last thing she is looking for is love-until Elijah, her nephew's teacher, shows her it's worth fighting for. ***** 26-year-old Marley Wright's world is flipped upside down when her beloved brother is admitted into rehab and she becomes the primary caregiver for his two teenagers. Little does she know that her nephew's handsome high school teacher, Elijah, is the man who's going to fill her life with unbelievable passion. But when their exes come back with malicious intentions, Marley and Elijah's lives change beyond their wildest imaginations. And when tragedy strikes, will their love withstand the pressure? Content and/or Trigger Warning: mention of substance abuse. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

"Do you have any fucking idea how mad it makes me when I see that you don't do anything about your situation?" he says angrily, his nose flaring. "Like what? Should I rebel against them like you; get drunk in parties, get arrested for vandalising some property just to get attention?" I say simply, but he seems to feel the anger I am feeling because his eyes harden suddenly. "No Ella, but you are a pushover. And being a pushover will never get you anywhere." And that's it. That's how Colton Andrews successfully shuts me up again, making me ponder over my choices as I watch him start his bike and over speed into the dark night. -- [Ranked #382 in Teen Fiction (03-06-2015)] [Ranked #15 in ChickLit (19-12-2015)] -- Special thanks to my friend Esha Mohol for letting me borrow her photo for the book cover! © Copyright _legallycrazy_ 2015-2021 All Rights Reserved.

Lilli Anderson is a waitress at her mothers coffee shop. Everything always goes smoothly but that all changes when the most feared gang leader walks into her shop and automatically wants her to be his. Luke Matthews is the most feared gang leader and has never had space in his heart for love but that all changes when he walks into Karma Cafè where Lilli works and he won't stop at anything to have Lilli.

Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]