Mississippi, 1932. Her blood remembers. Descended from the Helsing line and raised on a diet of scripture, silver, and Southern folklore, she returns to her half-haunted hometown after months of hunting demons across Europe alongside her Uncle Wyatt and Great Aunt Del. But when she arrives, she senses something is upturned. Something foul has taken root in the dirt, older than prayer and hungrier than hell. She wants to kill it. Yet her blood calls for it. And what waits in the dark will answer.

When Haylen Sliverwood joins Rose Corp as an eager new intern, she's immediately warned about Verena Rose-the formidable CEO with a reputation as a cold and ruthless leader. Whispers in the office say Verena's heart is made of stone, but Haylen sees something different in her sharp gaze and carefully measured words. Unbeknownst to her employees, Verena's frosty demeanor hides a woman shaped by years of being told that strength means suppressing vulnerability. But when Haylen's bright curiosity and unshakable optimism begin to unravel Verena's carefully constructed walls, the unthinkable happens-Verena feels an overwhelming need to protect the young intern. As the fast-paced city pulses around them, a connection blossoms between two women from completely different worlds. Haylen finds herself drawn to Verena's quiet strength, while Verena realizes that power doesn't have to come at the expense of compassion. In a story of ambition, self-discovery, and forbidden love, they must decide if they're willing to risk everything for the sparks igniting between them.

When Sadie Harper arrives at the prestigious Oakridge High School as the new literature teacher, with her charisma and unconventional style, she quickly wins over her students... and earns the disapproval of Clare Donovan, her strict and perfectionist department colleague. While Sadie thrives on chaos and spontaneity, Clare clings to order and discipline. From the very first day, their personalities clash like two opposing forces destined never to see eye to eye. However, when they are forced to work together, they soon realize that the differences that separate them also have an undeniable pull. Their rivalry turns into a reluctant partnership filled with heated debates, lingering glances, and a tension neither of them can ignore. What starts as a battle of personalities soon transforms into something deeper that threatens to break down the carefully built walls around them. Is it just competition, or is there something hidden between the lines, waiting to be uncovered?

You have a boyfriend, but is your eye on someone else? And is it possibly his older sister? Rosemarie (Rose), has what she thinks is the perfect life. She goes to school, parties, and hangs out with her best friend, Caroline, all the time. Oh, and her boyfriend Lucas. Until one day he randomly asks her if she wants to come over and meet his parents. She's wondering why he's asking her now since they've been together for 5 years. But everything changes when she sees Harper... Lucas' older sister. Rose has never felt this way towards a girl before and especially not towards her boyfriends sister. This isn't right, right? Wrong. It's never wrong to love His Sister.

Mia Shannon struggles to adjust to her life in San Francisco after moving there from the south. It's hard being the only black girl at the company she works for and even harder when she's the personal assistant to two of the most wealthiest, gorgeous men white men she's ever seen. Mia finds herself having feelings for both her bosses and realizes nothing can ever become of them except to exist in her fantasies. Kale and Aidan fell in love with Mia the moment she walked into their office for an interview for the personal assistant position. It took them almost four years to get close enough to Mia where she was comfortable enough to be around them as best friends. Now they want more and they are determine to make Mia the only woman in their life.

[ Vol 02 Southeastern series] *CANNOT be read as a standalone* Natosha Jackson and Matteo Wittstock are struggling to make amends in their developing relationship. With so many changes in their personal lives dealing with the weight of their families, school and college life, their relationship with one another is put to the test. Neither of them really want to call it quits, but they aren't ready for the rocky bumps ahead of them. Four isn't the same man Natosha once met at the beginning of the semester. He's focused on the one person that makes him feel most whole, her. He wants to be with her, regardless of it all. Between the mayhem of new challenges, their relationship may potentially cause more damage to their lives than good. But like his coach always says, "no matter how hard the game gets, he's destined to play." COMPLETED 05/30/2023

************* It was just one night of fun for both Mia and Alex. How would he tell his Father who wanted him to get married to his Closest friend's daughter. Mia also never thought it would end like this, leaving her whole life to a total new one. Numbers: 5,000 reads~7/12/22. Milestones: (#3 in bwwm: 16/8/22) (#3 in pressure: 17/8/22-28/8/22) (#4 in pressure: 28/8/22) (#1 in bwwm: 24/8/23)

Hᴇ ᴡᴀꜱɴ'ᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇ ɪ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ʙᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇ ɪ ɴᴇᴇᴅᴇᴅ. "It's for the best. And please don't reach out to me. I think we need to be apart.", I might be being dramatic but I don't want a stressful high school experience. I just want peace. "Is this what you want?", he asks. The look in his eyes shows desperation. "Yes.", I force out. He let go of me. "Ok.", he says. "I'll do what you want." his voice cracks as he admits defeat. I turn to leave and as I open the door Tyler says something. Something that sticks with me for a long time. "We're not over. I told you, you're mine." And that was the last I heard of Tyler. Well that is until 5 years later...... This book is basically a prequel and a sequel all in one. It's divided into 2 sections. Section 1 description: Aminah Packer hated Tyler Pierson. But when her crush gets a girlfriend and Tyler comes to her with a proposition, her feelings start to shift. Enemies to lovers doesn't exist right? Lies and secrets come between them and inevitably cause a break up. Section 2 description: Tyler Pierson vowed to win back Amimah. 5 years later he's ready to uphold his promise. Tyler now older and finer, knew exactly what he wanted. What he wanted was Amimah. When Tyler all of a sudden reappears back into Amimah's life, she instantly denies all feelings for him. After it's been years and she's moved on. She's happier. Or is she? You can honestly skip section 1 and jump straight into section 2. I clarify everything within section 2. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS CONFUSING BUT YALL PLEASE BARE WITH ME. JUST READ IT AND YOU WILL LOVE IT!!

When a beautiful African girl just starting her adulthood is kidnapped from her country and sold off to the Mafia, her life does a full 360. Will she be able to cope? ############### *She quickly gets on her knees and bows in front of me. "What are you atoning for?" I ask "I b-broke your cologne. I didn't mean to. I s-swear, it was a mistake. I was wiping the counter and I didn't see it, all I saw was the bottle broken on the floor and the carpet wet." She explains panicky. "And?" I ask trying not to sound amused. The sight in front of me is pleasing. The things I do to women on thier knees "I accept whatever punishment the Don gives" she says*