//april showers bring may flowers// she was an angel, an angel trapped in the devils game, harry was no saint but at least he knew he wasn't a monster. she was an angel, that harry was sure, he wasn't a saint, but she knew better. [highest ranking: #1 in harry]

❝Let me treat you like a slut and I'll make you feel like a princess,❞ When love is not madness, it is not love -- as Genevieve found herself left with only three things she was absolutely positive. First, she was pining after a man at an age of ability to be her father. Second, the situation she had gotten herself into was far from nefarious. Third, she was unconditionally and irrevocably taken by him -- she loved him. THIS BOOK CONTAINS AND DEPICTS STRONG, SEXUAL CONTENT. VIEWER DISCRETION AND MATURE AUDIENCES IS ADVISED. (Number 1 in # FreeTheKinks)

Deadly assassins Allegra and Ace have been trying in vain to kill each other for years. With a mutual enemy threatening their mafias, they find themselves in an unexpected alliance, and soon discover killing each other isn't the only temptation they need to resist... ****** Allegra Grey is poised to be the next great American mafia leader, and she's more than living up to the name. A skilled assassin, there's only one target who's ever gotten away from her-suave, sinfully handsome Ace De Luca, heir to the Italian mafia and the Greys' biggest rival. When both mafias are faced with a dangerous threat, they're forced to work together to protect their families, and unexpected sparks fly. Allegra definitely isn't one to sleep with the enemy, especially an arrogant womanizer like Ace. But there's an undeniable electricity between them and Allegra's not sure it's all hatred. Ace may be bad news, but Allegra's never been afraid of a little danger. As the fire they're playing with grows to a scorching blaze, one thing is clear: trying to kill each other may have been difficult, but resisting this intense chemistry will be impossible. [[Word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content/trigger warning: Contains mature themes, violence and gore

Choices have consequences. Atlas Devereaux is about to face hers. Atlas Devereaux thought she could escape her dangerous obsession by running away, but now she's facing a cash crunch and struggling to keep her secrets hidden. To secure her future, she must return to the place she once called home and confront the consequences of her choices. But the man she once obeyed completely still holds power over her, and she must turn to him for help. When Reece discovers a shocking truth about Atlas, he's torn between forgiving her and letting it destroy them both. With a better understanding of why she ran, he's desperate to know if their spark was only a one-sided or prelude to deceit. But when he tracks her down to deliver a word of warning, he may not be able to handle her shocking truth. As they grapple with their past, a new danger emerges: Atlas' stalker may have found her. Together, they race to a Caribbean island hoping to evade her vengeful stalker, and Reece must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice for the sake of the woman he thought he knew. With their lives on the line, Reece is determined to keep Atlas safe and help her set things right. But can they evade the stalker and keep Atlas' secrets buried, or will everything she holds dear be destroyed?

In a world of power and desire, trust is a dangerous game. Thomas "Kade" Kinkaid thought he had left danger behind when he left the Rangers, but when he's tasked with taking charge of the Empyrean Club, he realizes he's jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. When the mistress of the club disappears, Kade must step up and run the high-end establishment. But when a blood-soaked knife is plunged into the club's door, Kade knows he's in over his head. Desperate for help, Kade turns to up-and-coming cop Jessica Lawson. Together, they race to uncover the truth behind the attack before it's too late. As they delve deeper into the seedy underbelly of the city, Kade finds himself drawn to Jessica's strength and determination. He senses something in her, a dominant energy that he can't resist. As Kade tries to pull out the leader inside Jessica, they grow closer and the chemistry between them ignites. But when their search for the truth takes a dangerous turn, they must decide whether to trust each other completely or risk everything in a game where power and desire blur the lines of trust. Will Kade and Jessica's dangerous attraction lead them to the truth, or will it tear them apart and put everything they've worked for in jeopardy?

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?

"I could nibble at your nose... or at your ear... or at your lips... or..." • • • It's December, and Jack Frost has just come to town. Literally. Summer is one of those people who hates winter. Not just because she was named after the opposite season, but because she hated the cold with a burning passion. But when a stunning man with silver hair, frosty blue eyes and a jovial charm walks into her coffee shop, ordering an iced caramel macchiato with extra ice, she suddenly finds it hard to hate the cold. Especially when (despite his constant cold hands) he always seems to burn her with his touch. Something seems off about him, and Summer is not mistaken. Jack Frost is known for bringing on the cold, but Summer is about to learn that he sure as hell knows how to turn on the heat, too.

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?

"You want me to be a genius or do you want me to fuck you?" • • • The Alexandrettia is the finest school in the state, known for producing the smartest, and most talented kids in America. 21 year old keen painter Mia Hanson managed to get a spot. She worked her whole life to get inside, to see the hallowed halls her biggest idols once walked through. But those very same halls gets vandalized one wild night, and the person responsible gets sentenced to do community service, working as a janitor to clean up his mess. With his brooding eyes, filthy mouth and body covered up in ink, Eli the type of guy you run away from; The type who only lives for the trouble; The type you just know packs a brain the size of a peanut. But when one of Fermat's biggest unsolved mathematical problems gets solved by an unknown source, rumors start as to who and where this genius might be... Well: Three guesses who?

To long I've held this need. So many things piled up on my shoulders. I long for catharsis. A place to just leave everything on the floor when I'm done. I didn't know he'd even noticed. I sense him before I see him. His scent curls up around me like a warm blanket around my body and an iron fist around my throat. In my path, he's been strangely silent as of late and his appearance makes me nervous but I am strong. Even here I refuse to show my vulnerability and weakness. With confidence I continue into the room. Each click echoes off the walls and punctuates the step. "Good evening, pet." His voice is deep and smooth, running over my frayed nerves in a manner that soothes the savageness running through my veins. In that moment I know... until he's done with me, I am under his command.