#1 In manipulation 8/12/25 #1 in poetic 8/12/25 #1 in bwwm 9/2/25 #1 in dark romance 9/3/25 #1 in high school drama 9/7/25 #1 darkskin 9/2/25 #1 in Stockholm 10/7/25 #1 in vote 10/17/25 Since people don't like to read tags I just wanna let yall know this is a DARK ROMANCE book. As in a abusive , manipulative relationship. ... Finally, he asked, "Why are you crying?" Yara didn't lift her head right away. She was used to being ignored, not spoken to. When she did answer, her voice was small. Almost a breath. "They forgot me again," she whispered. "Who?" "My parents. They were supposed to pick me up." He blinked once. "So?" She looked at him then, really looked. "They always forget." Adonis didn't nod. Didn't frown. Just sat back on his heels. There was no sympathy in his face, but there was something else. Interest. Recognition. He understood what it meant to be forgotten. He stood up and looked down at her. "Do you want to disappear?" The question hung in the air . Yara didn't answer. She didn't know how. But the silence between them said enough. Adonis nodded once. "Come on." She hesitated. And then, quietly, she got up and followed him into the woods- not because she trusted him, but because he was the first person who hadn't looked through her.

"Love for people like me, comes at a cost" in which a girls life is changed forever by a split-second decision to save a man's life. rated: MATURE | R | 18+ slow-burn BOOK ONE C O M P L E T E D

{EDITING IN PROGRESS} She left me when I was locked away, taking my heart and something else I didn't know about along with her.....I am out now and I plan to have her again. Whether she likes it or not... Story Cover done by: ojclarke **ATTENTION! A brief but serious disclaimer*** This is a MATURE story. Meaning that it is meant for the audience of 18+. This Story's content is not meant for anyone under the age of 18. If you still decide to read this story then you do so at your own risk. I will not be giving warnings before every chapter that has sexual content in it. So please be forewarned now. This story also utilizes strong language and violence, so if you are of under age or sensitive to such things then continuing to read is strongly not advised by author. His Baby. Copyright © December 2015. All rights are reserved. No part of this story can be used or reproduced in any sort of way without my permission (characters, story plot, idea, etc) on this site as well as any other resources! Author has also taken precautions in registering this work through the Unites States legal copyrighting services. So the author can and WILL legally pursue actions if found that any part of this story is duplicated in any sort of way!

He's the shy one. She's the quiet one. A late night grocery run turns into a awkward moment. And a stare that says, "Relax. I got you."

In a world where power and seduction intertwine, Roulian Enrique, a charismatic mafia playboy, experiences a blow to his ego after crossing paths with Ginevra Barone, a strong-willed escort who is immune to his charms. Her rejection results in a cat-and-mouse game between them, that ends in a fateful night that thrusts Ginevra into the dangerous mafia underworld she tried to escape. As she navigates this new reality, she attracts the attention of both Roulian and his unstable rival, Salomon Siffredi, forcing her to tap into her inner strength. Meanwhile, Roulian grapples with his growing feelings for Ginevra amidst the chaos of loyalty and betrayal. Their tumultuous relationship evolves into a fierce love that challenges everything they know, pushing them to confront their pasts and the darkness surrounding them. 2022/2023©

**Completed**Can smoldering resentment and attraction exist at the same time? Jess Parker has made a number of mistakes. The first was burning her school to the ground. The second, getting caught by the handsome, yet maddening boy who calls himself Asher, who tells her things that can't possibly be true. Now Jess finds herself blundering through a new and alarming world, leaving a trail of blazing destruction behind. She must choose between warring factions, two sides of an ancient war that both want her. And most of all, she must try to harness her explosive powers before they consume her. Note: FIRE is a stand-alone book set in the Jotun world. It is not book 2 of the Frost series (that will be published by Patchwork Press later this year). Cover artwork by @SeventhStar

"I thought I was in decent control of my life, I thought I understood everything. I was so, so, wrong. How could one person cause so much trouble?"

"You are here for one purpose, and that purpose is your womb, you'll bear me many children." "Understood husband."

[COMPLETE] "There's no love in coercion." --- Crystal was an omega born of beta blood. A werewolf without a wolf. A burden on the pack and unworthy of love. Tiberius was a rogue on a rampage. A lycan trapped in his beast form. A curse bound to destroy him. Soulmates. But the curse rendered Tiberius incapable of speaking and Crystal unable to feel the effects of the matebond. With time running out, they must turn to each other, overcome their inner demons, and free themselves of the curse before the next lunar eclipse. But who could love a beast when his own mate did not love herself? --- "God, I love this man. I love this story! No overbearing, aggressive alphas manipulating their mates. This is just pure love and trying to understand and respect [each other] and it's beautiful." -- ajae_jackson "Hands down the best book I've read this year. You can always expect quality work from this author." -- footballrules3564 --- This is the only accompanying novel to the "Heart of Stone" series by Jo Lee Hunt (Joflower) that can be read on its own and takes place after the last book. You do not have to read "Heart of Stone" to understand this story, though it is recommended to read "Heart of Stone" first if you plan to read it at any time in the future. HEART OF STONE SERIES: - Heart of Stone (Parts I & II) - Heart of Stone (Part III) - Heart of a Beast - Heart of a Knight (Coming 2020) *WINNER in the werewolf genre of the 2018 Flower's Awards*

"You wouldn't believe what haa--" a high pitched scream escaped my throat before I could stop myself. I clutched my chest and baby bump at the sight of the grey-eyed man seated on my couch. He looked comfortable like he owned the place. "Oh my God," I willed myself to take in deep breaths. "What are you doing in my apartment? And how did you get in here?" "I have my ways, " he leaned back with a smug expression playing on his features and his eyes fixated at my baby bump. --------- After a drunken one night stand, Dr Amanda finds herself immersed in a whole new world. One that shakes life as she knows it to its very core. **** Dr Amanda never had time or desire for the frivolities of life. Her passion and ultimate goal - establishing her own hospital. To improve the poor health care back in her home country, Nigeria. As a second-year resident in a renowned hospital, she could already see her dreams begin to take form. Until her night of inebriated decision-making yields results. In an instant, she is thrust into a luxurious life of drama, fear and --love? With her life taking an unexpected 360 turn, would she be able to take back the reins of her life? Or would she let life decide her fate? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Book One of The World Series