A battle for love and survival in a world of secrets. Atlas Devereaux thought she had left her past behind when she found love and security with Reece Gabriel, but now her questionable choices have come back to haunt her. A sinister threat from a secret society she thought she had escaped forces her to confront the consequences of her decisions. With Reece by her side, they must navigate through danger and uncertainty, revisiting their shared intimate desires and enlisting the help of old friends. Reece is committed to keeping Atlas safe, even if it means making drastic changes to his own life. But as they play a dangerous game of passion and power, they wonder if their love is strong enough to withstand the fallout of Atlas's past choices. Can they build a future together or will the weight of the responsibility and power Atlas fears be too much to bear? In the thrilling conclusion of their story, the question remains: will their love be enough to conquer all? As Atlas and Reece face a future that is both complicated and secret, they must fight to preserve the bond that binds them. The secrets she's kept hidden are finally catching up with her, as Atlas confronts the possibility of becoming the Regent she never wanted to be. The looming threat from the secret society that seeks to control her life puts their love to the test. Will they be able to navigate the treacherous waters of this society while also fighting to preserve the love they share? Now, Atlas and Reece are in a battle for their lives and their love. As the darkness threatens to consume them both, they must fight to preserve the bond that binds them. Will their love be enough to conquer all, or will the consequences of Atlas's past choices tear them apart?

Will Atlas risk everything for love, even when danger is lurking in the shadows? Behind the masks of the Empyrean Club, love and danger collide. Atlas Devereaux had her world well balanced, at least from the outside, until Reece Gabriel turned her life upside down with a stolen kiss at a masked gala. But when a spurned client's obsession turns dangerous and Atlas receives blue roses with threatening notes, she realizes that her carefully crafted life is unraveling at the seams. Despite her fears, she keeps the stalking a secret from everyone, unsure how to keep everyone in her world safe without her past choices coming back to haunt her. With a stalker bent on revenge, Atlas tries to keep both her worlds from colliding. She questions if the masks she wears are enough to protect her from the dangers lurking in the shadows. With the stalker's messages becoming more sinister by the day, Atlas must face the harsh truth that her two worlds are about to collide, and the consequences could be deadly. Welcome to the Empyrean Club, where masks hide more than just faces. Will Atlas be able to outwit her stalker and keep herself and those she loves safe, or will her past decisions come back to haunt her in the most dangerous way possible?

When hidden desires meet danger, trust becomes a dangerous game. Dr. Jillian Hart is a highly skilled counselor who has spent her career helping others navigate their complex emotional lives. But when it comes to her own love life, she's at a loss. That is until her friend Samantha convinces her to step out of her comfort zone and attend the exclusive Empyrean Club, a secretive establishment where hidden desires and passions run rampant. At the club, Jillian meets Ian Breckenridge, the chivalrous security guard who's drawn to Jillian's intelligence and beauty. Despite their mutual attraction, Ian struggles to take charge of the whip-smart woman he's saved from unwanted attention, the way he truly wants.. Together, they navigate the dangerous waters of a power dynamic that threatens to consume them both, all while exploring the dark corners of their own desires. But as they explore their hidden desires, their professional and personal lives collide, and they find themselves in the middle of a dangerous game where secrets, lust, and power are the ultimate currency. Can they keep their passions a secret, or will their desires be exposed to the world? As their relationship grows more intense, Jillian and Ian must navigate the treacherous waters of love, power, and desire in a world where trust is a dangerous game. Will they be able to keep their desires hidden and find their true selves, or will their passions destroy everything they've worked for?

" Are you wet for me Kitten" He tells me as he kisses my sweet spot in my neck. "Please stop! You are my boss" I moaned, this is so wrong yet it felt so right. ************ Kaylee is a pretty fat girl, she later finds out that she had a crush on her boss, Killian, an Italian billionaire. To make him like her even for a bit, she decides to change for him, so she works so hard. **MATURE CONTENT** **USING A LOT OF CURSE WORK** FOR +18 ONLY, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK

"I'm falling for you," he murmured, his voice low and certain, as his warm hands framed my face. I shook my head, a bitter laugh slipping past my lips as I pulled away from his touch. "No, you're not. You don't even know me. To you, I'm just another woman who answered your ad in the newspaper." Natália Teixeira is no stranger to hard work or solitude. An orphan who clawed her way through law school just to land a secretarial position at a prestigious law firm, she's been chasing stability her entire life. Enter Alaric Armando- a self-made multimillionaire and the formidable owner of that very firm. For him, it was instant- love at first sight. For her, it's complicated. Alaric is prepared to give anything- everything- to make her feel the way he does. But there's one small problem: Natália has no interest in romance. Not now. Maybe not ever.

"He'd pay me two grand a month to sleep with me?" "No. He'd pay you two grand a 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬." ... Maggie is a college student working as a stripper in Las Vegas when a close friend approaches her with a proposition. High-end escorting. Desperate to gain independence and pay off a variety of debts, the offer seems more than tempting. Cut off from her family and their illegally-gained wealth, she decides to make money with the only thing that is truly hers: her body. As she pursues a profession in sex work as a way to regain control of her life, her dark past comes back to haunt her, throwing quite a wrench into her plans. Maggie tries to mask her previous losses with love in its various forms. But what is the reality of finding true love when your job is getting paid to sleep with other people? ... *Frequent explicit sexual content, intended for 18+ audiences ONLY. This story is stand alone. You DO NOT need to read the first story to understand this one, but there will be a major spoiler in the second half. Please remember to vote and comment!

His face relaxes and it clicks. I know him! I just saw him naked on Tumblr. "I'm sorry, but are you ... Mickey Vale?" He smiles. "Yes, I am. How do you know that?" ... Penny is a college student working as a maid in a hotel when she accidentally bumps into the celebrity staying in the penthouse suite. Michael Valentino, AKA Mickey Vale, is kind, handsome, and incredibly ... talented. Probably because he's a well-known adult entertainer. Penny has always been a fan, so when presented with an opportunity to experience his skills for herself, she can't say no. In the aftermath of their fling, their friendship turns into romance. But how will she deal with the reality of dating someone whose job is to sleep with other people? ... *Completed, unedited. Frequent explicit sexual content, intended for 18+ audiences ONLY. This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to real persons, places, or events are completely coincidental. Please remember to vote and comment!

BLACK MIRROR meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS in this multimedia thriller where an anonymous advice website gets hacked and the dark origins of the site start to come to light. (shortlisted for the 2017 wattys, #1 in mystery/thriller)

In a small Indiana town, a teenage girl hasn't been seen for months, and her brother Reed is sketchy on the details. But seventeen-year-old Mayuri Krishnan doesn't know any of this-not yet. For her, Reed is the boy of her daydreams, the name she scribbles in her notebook, and the starring role of her online cliche mafia romance. When he stumbles upon her secrets, she first thinks Reed's claims to be from an Albanian crime family are lies intended to trick her. Soon, Mayuri begins to question the thin line between fiction and reality. Threats are made, daggers are drawn, and near-misses come too close for comfort. With Reed's promise to keep her safe from those who want her dead, and her growing belief that he may be lying about it all, Mayuri chooses to keep the dangerous part of her life a secret from her cop father. Things come to a head when she teams up with Reed's ex-girlfriend and best friend to uncover his secrets, leading to a night when a knife and a gun determine all their futures. She didn't mean to run away from a murder. She didn't have a choice. Abducted by someone she trusted, Mayuri must use all her wiles to save herself. The true lies that drew Reed and Mayuri together-and the false truths they discover along the way-could drive them apart forever.

British business mogul Rikkard Ambrose has departed London to face his arch-rival in a deadly game of espionage and intrigue at the Royal Court of France, leaving his lady love behind to knit socks and twiddle her thumbs. Left behind alone? That is not something Lilly Linton is willing to put up with! Determined to show her boss who's boss, she embarks on her most dangerous adventure yet, armed with the most powerful weapon of all: love-and, just in case, her trusted revolver. The 5th volume of Robert Thier's award-winning Storm and Silence series.