***This is not the full story. Just the first five sample chapters. The rest of the book is available on Amazon. *** From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a new dark romance... Erika I was told that dreams were our heart's desires. My nightmares, however, became my obsession. His name is Michael Crist. My boyfriend's older brother is like that scary movie that you peek through your hand to watch. He's handsome, strong, and completely terrifying. The star of his college's basketball team and now gone pro, he's more concerned with the dirt on his shoe than me. But I noticed him. I saw him. I heard him. The things that he did, and the deeds that he hid...For years, I bit my nails, unable to look away. Now, I've graduated high school and moved on to college, but I haven't stopped watching Michael. He's bad, and the dirt I've seen isn't content to stay in my head anymore. Because he's finally noticed me. Michael Her name is Erika Fane, but everyone calls her Rika. My brother's girlfriend grew up hanging around my house and is always at our dinner table. She looks down when I enter a room and stills when I am close. I can always feel the fear rolling off of her, and while I haven't had her body, I know that I have her mind. That's all I really want anyway. Until my brother leaves for the military, and I find Rika alone at college. In my city. Unprotected. The opportunity is too good to be true, as well as the timing. Because you see, three years ago she put a few of my high school friends in prison, and now they're out. We've waited. We've been patient. And now every last one of her nightmares will come true. *Corrupt is a STANDALONE dark romance with no cliffhanger. It is suitable for ages 18+ due to violence, harsh language, and strong sexual situations.

This book will be taken down January 1st of 2022 to be rewriten and edited! (Cover by @AlberteStoev) Turning around Im met with bright red eyes surrounded by a grey mask. He has jet black hair that swirls up and back, his face is freshly shaved but that is all I can really see. He is tall and God is he built. He looks so strong and holds so much power. I then blink and breath when my lungs finally demand air. His forehead is scrunched up as he watches me calculating. I step back "Uh I-I I'm sorry " My voice comes out shaky. He nods as he then demands "dance with me," before I can protest he has his arm around my waist pulling me close and his hand in mine as we dance across the floor. I look around to see glares from women as slowly the whole place pays attention to us. By the end of the song I could feel sparks dance across my skin around the area he is touching me, a pull in my chest forms, wanting to be closer to him, we land in front of the stairs where the thrones sit That holds the former king and queen, they watch us with a raised brow. I gasp as I look up into the mans eyes as everything stops, his head lowers towards mine, our noses pass each other and our lips meet and instantly I know. He is my mate. I don't know who he is but I'm sure he is about to let me know. He breaks the kiss as he backs up keeping me close as He rips off his mask and he growls "Mine." A growl that sends a shiver down my spine. His breath taking face comes into view. People around gasps as some yells. "The Alpha King has found his mate," I gasp. This man in front of me is Bain Alexander Remington , the King. *highest rank, #1 in Alpha, #1 in king #1 in secret #1 in werewolf #1 in hidden #2 in feature* (A/n I'm big about character development. So if you looking for a book where the main character and love interest fall in love in the 5th chapter this isnt it. Any how thanks for reading! Much love!)

"She is dangerous." They warned. "Now is she?....just a regular werewolf." "It isn't that simple and you aren't so naive but we trust King Hades that you will not break the rules of nature for her." He smirked "Trust gets you deceived." #35 werewolf *No toxic relationship*

Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*

Billionaire's series~ 2 Monica Ambrosia left New York four years ago with a broken heart and a pregnancy test confirming the worst. Or maybe it was the best because she had the chance to get a new life, feel loved again and discover herself. But that dream is short lived when Sucre Ambrosia, the man that broke her heart years ago waltzes back into her life and acts like nothing happened, blaming her for leaving him without an explanation. Feelings are reignited and secrets are revealed. Only, Monica refuses to give him a second chance because, What if he breaks her heart again?

I changed the title to 'Collided' since that's how Heath and Hope met. Collided is available on Amazon in paperback & KU All links are on my profile.

Autumn Black, a twenty-one year old, who loses her job when the company she works for under goes bankruptcy. Left with no choice, she has to leave. The day she gets fired she gets drunk and meets the tall green eyed stranger who caught her eye from one single look. What she didn't know at the time was that stranger was no other, Marcello Nico de Luca. Twenty-three year old, Italian billionaire who has it all. Guys like him don't exist. Smart, good looks, and money. The only thing he doesn't have in his life is love. That magical night the two meet, only for it to end when Autumn leaves the handsome young billionaire by himself the next morning. Fast forward to three almost four years later, Autumn is with a new job and life is great. The only difference is she's a mother. A mother of a three year old boy, but he's not just any kid, he's the billionaire's son. What Autumn doesn't know is her son's father is about to make a reappearance. What will happen when the now twenty-six year old finds out about his long lost son and his beautiful mother whom he never forgot about? Read to find out. ~ Cover Credit to @LittleNerdDreamer! She makes free book covers!

Laura couldn't recall a single incident which would result in the cruel hatred Chris had apparently developed just for her. It was like her every breath, every move would offend him. To the outside world Chris was a drool worthy, composed, intelligent person but in Laura's eyes he was a disturbed individual with the perfect disguise. Yet if he hated her with such unexplainable, meticulous passion then why were there moments where his lips would come crashing down on hers. This ignited physical desire was nothing more than an unnatural upheaval. Even though she knew it was wrong Laura fell defenseless against the sweet jaded temptation. What happens when they need that sick twisted comfort to survive? When they depend on each other like a drug? Because the only true solace Chris got from his pain was when he was kissing Laura. Could it be true? Can love really spring up from the depths of hate? Hating You Sweetly is a TWISTED Romance. ***** This is a new edited version of my original "Hating You Sweetly" story. This one also has a few new extra scenes. I hope you enjoy.**** Thank you MLAddix_ for the bookcover. I love it 😁😚

Next thing I know my back is crashed to the wall and he has me pinned. He leans in and my heart starts to speed up. What does he want from me? He leans until there is almost no space between us and I can feel his warm breath on my ear. And he whispers "there is no mistake doll. You belong to me. And you are not going anywhere." I can't believe what I heard. I belong to him is he joking are something. I build up my courage and try to speak with confidence. "I don't belong to no one except for myself. And please let me go now cause I have to be leaving." His eyes are fuming with anger. Then he laughs coldly and tells me "ow but that's where you are wrong sweet thing. You do belong to me, every thing on you belongs to me. And I will not tolerate this kind of disrespect from my mate or anyone. So you better choose your next words wisely." I just gulp. I lost all my confidence and I don't want to get on this guys bad side Alpha Black has a reputation of his ruthless ways. So I just nod my head not able to form words. ~~~ Amelia Reed, 18 years old, is the daughter of Beta Reed, the Beta of the White lake pack. She has been training to be a warrior for 4 years now and doesn't want nothing to do with a mate. Alpha Mason Black, 25 years old, is the Alpha of the Black moon pack and has been waiting for his mate in 7 years. What happens when these to meet at the mate meeting. And what will happen when Amelia doesn't want to be owned. ~~~ My story is supposed to be for mature audience (18+). It will contain abusive relationship. But if you choose to read it any way than read at your own risk❤️

(MATURE CONTENT - mostly smut, fast tempo) Damian was nothing less than cruel. He ruled the world, yet with so much power comes great responsibility, which he clearly had no idea how to use rightfully. When he meets his mate, Sofia, it's nothing less than what you'd expect. A complete shit-show, with a hint of selfishness and a full cup of lust.