I ran away because I couldn't bear the thought of staying with someone who had betrayed me. Kayden Hawkins, my best friend and the guy I thought I would marry, knocked up Amber Smith during our high school graduation, so I fled our small town, I fled the heartbreak and pain. Ten years later, I'm back in town, and now everything has changed.

"Fuck you," I cried out, retracting my hand to inspect my injured finger. The small, throbbing pain was a reminder of our confrontation. "See? You can't help but play the damsel in distress." His large hands enveloped mine, inspecting my injured finger with surprising gentleness. Victor's touch ignited both irritation and an inexplicable warmth within me as he rubbed the sore spot with a tenderness that caught me off guard. "You just can't help it." He pressed a soft kiss to my palm, leaving me momentarily stunned as he released my hand. "Sit down and take a few deep breaths." ___________________________________________ Determined to piece together the shattered fragments of her life before embarking on the next chapter, Lilan confronts her challenges with unwavering resolve. She is fiercely committed to standing by her family and friends during this tumultuous time, all while striving to reclaim her own identity and aspirations. Amidst the emotional turmoil, she navigates a complicated relationship with her childhood best friend's brother-a bond steeped in tension and shared history. As unresolved feelings bubble to the surface, Lilan grapples with the question: can she find balance in the chaos, or will the lingering shadows of her past come creeping back to overwhelm her? Join Lilan on this empowering journey filled with resilience, love, and the quest for self-discovery, as she learns to embrace her strength and carve a path toward a brighter future.

Donovan Starr is just that. A star. He's the God of football. The king of any room that he walks into--everybody loves him. Except Josie. To Josie, Donovan Starr is nothing more than a nuisance she thought she got rid of years ago. Now, in her senior year of college, she's back to dealing with the football king. But the king, this time, is hiding a secret.

*Third time posting this story on Wattpad. If it gets deleted again it'll be available on Inkitt only* Fouπteen years old Adeline had to go live with her father and six brothers when her mother died from a surgery. None of them welcomed her with love. The poor girl was already struggling with a pregnancy and loss of her mother and the attitude of her new family along with her mood swings were making the situation worse. Read the book to find out how she navigates her life with her Mafia family. Will they accept her? And how will they find out about her secret pregnancy? (Previously uploaded on my main account @ungrateful_enough)

Alina Book 2 NOT a standalone!!! ----- The treasure has been hidden, now the hunt is on. Alina Lombardi has disappeared. Stripped of her identity and locked away, the young girl has fallen victim to a sick obsession at the hands of her brothers; the new leaders of the Russian Bratva. The Ivanov brothers will do anything to keep their little rabbit, their Zaya safe. But how safe can one really be with the likes of them? Will Alina's dwindling spirit heal the wounds of their past, or only feed the fire that fuels their insanity? Her adoptive family, the American-Italian mafias, saved her from the clutches of the Ivanovs once before. But can the Lombardis do it again? In a twisted game of rivals, lies, and greed, is family, love, and new friends in the most unlikely of places. But how many players really are there?

"I had never known the true meaning of love, it was always something I just acted in movies. To me, there was no such thing as true love because I would never want to be vulnerable. I'd never want to be open to being torn apart but when I saw her. My daughter, everything changed. She was everything to me, I loved everything about her. To the way her nose wrinkled when she laughed and how her bangs were always messy when she ran around to much. I loved her chubby hands that would hold onto my jeans when I was busy and couldn't hold her hand. She is my princess, my true love." [not edited...sorry if some shit makes you cringe] Contains strong language even though it's a cute little book about a father growing to love a daughter he found out about on a guy's night. [#1- father] [#2 - daughter] [#3 - singlefather]

When shy bartender Elliot is approached by a handsome stranger on a park bench at midnight, their unlikely attraction unravels everything they know about themselves, and the crime-ridden city around them. *** A struggling Elliot Taylor didn't expect to lay his head on a park bench to get a good night's sleep for once, away from his ruthless father and a house that never truly felt like home. He didn't expect to meet a biker that night, either. Much less Noah Black, the Vice President of the Stray Dogs Motorcycle Club. Contrary to the rumors that paint him out as a man of danger and mystery, Elliot discovers that he radiates an easy-going energy, and a flirty charm that makes him difficult to resist. Through chance encounters and sleepless nights, the two can't seem to avoid each other. And it doesn't help that Noah has a sharp eye for Elliot's bruises, especially when the last thing Elliot wants is the help of somebody else. So, how long can Elliot turn him away? How long before the electricity he feels for the man who seems to be too nosy for his own good... turns into much more than Elliot had ever expected?

*cringe alert, read at your own risk* 'SHE CAME INTO HIS LIFE, AND BECAME IT' The most powerful and ruthless member of the 𝐝𝐞'𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐨 family and the top business tycoon of Italy. Everyone fears him , his own family infact. 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 has a permanent scowl on his face. A devil in an Armani suit. His names whisper is enough to make any many leave the country and never look back. But what happens when a series of unfortunate events in his life make him tumble in the life of the most perfect angel he's ever seen. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞 is the kindest and the most precious soul one can ever come across. Her blissful and radiant aura attracts everyone towards her. But will she be able to soften the heart of this devil or will he corrupt her innocence? ___________________________________ "Such a pretty baby, tsk tsk. Look at you begging for me to touch you" He brushed his nose against mine. His warm calloused hands drawing small patterns on my naked tummy. Darius's plump warm lips sucked on my neck making me tug his jet black hair. "You're so precious. So fucking perfect and all mine"

"I love you, Ashton" I whispered to his sleeping face, being careful so he doesn't hear. Quickly kissing him on the cheek, I run away knowing that he can't know, and he will never know. I'm in love with my bestfriend. "Diana?" Ashton's voice stops me. Tears threaten to fall down, but I push them away. "Yes?" "Could you please call Mel?" He replies. I nod and walk away.