WE'VE ALL GOT SECRETS. WHAT'S YOURS? Chasity Simmons is known for being sharp, composed, and by the book. As a defense attorney, she keeps her distance-never getting too involved, never letting the lines blur. But this case is different. Something about it hits too close to home. And the deeper she gets, the harder it is to keep her image intact. Because Chasity isn't just hiding the truth about the case ... She's hiding the truth about herself.

"𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐘, 𝐖𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐄 𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄? 𝐈'𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐄." Dejah Champagne has always believed sweetness solves everything-until the Santiago name walks through the doors of her bakery. Tony Santiago isn't just any customer. He's a mechanic with oil on his hands, a kingpin with weight on his shoulders, and the last man she should ever let close. Their families' blood runs thick with betrayal, and everyone in their world knows the two names don't mix. But Tony keeps coming back. For cupcakes, for chai... for her. His quiet persistence chips away at Dejah's resolve until one yes changes everything. What begins as a dangerous flirtation soon unravels into something deeper, something Dejah never thought she could feel. Yet love is never simple when loyalty is a battlefield. When Dejah's family discovers the truth and Tony's fear of commitment collides with the weight of his empire, they'll both have to decide: is their bond strong enough to survive the sins of their families, or will history tear them apart for good? Sweet meets street, sugar meets steel-and nothing will ever taste the same.

Pleasure is the product. Surrender is the price. She applied for a job. She found three men who want her to kneel. And now she's about to learn that too much... is never enough. Sloane Harper wasn't looking to be anyone's anything. After her fiancé dumped her for wanting "too much"-too often, too messy, too loud-she buried that part of herself deep. Love? Off the table. Sex? Only if it came with batteries and no shame. But everything changes when she lands a job at SOLAÉ, a luxury sex toy company devoted to divine submission. Her new bosses? Just happen to be three of the most dangerously magnetic men she's ever met. Nathaniel Blackwell is calm, commanding, an architect of structure and surrender. Jace Narváez is chaos wrapped in silk, a sinful mouth that turns praise into poetry. Elias Baptiste is a shadow in the dark-silent until he snaps, and then you're ruined. From the second they meet Sloane... they want her too. All of her. Six months in, Sloane is still holding out. Barely. She spends every lunch break and late night with a vibrator between her thighs, dreaming of what it would feel like to be taken, praised, broken, and rebuilt... by them. But when Sloane anonymously volunteers to test a new prototype... and the cofounders tune in to the live feedback session... everything changes. Because they know it's her. They recognize the sound of her voice. And now? They want to hear it again. This time in person. She thought she knew pleasure. She thought she had limits. She thought she was in control. She's about to learn what happens when you surrender to three men who live to make you Obey.

Cristian De la Rue is a dangerous man, anything he wants, he gets in one snap of his fingers. Monet finds herself stuck in a contract with him. What happens when Monet Yousif gets caught up in a criminal's lifestyle? *please take the intro chapters with a grain of salt, it's supposed to be satirical. you'll know when you get there (emojis) ;) (16+ RECOMMENDED!)

From the looks of it, Ivory Renee Carter has the life that any grown woman could ask for. She has a successful career, owning her own clothing line. She lives in NYC, having an upscale and luxurious house, which gives her the best views. Not only that, but she is married to Lance Carter- one of the best music producers in the industry and a fairly well known entrepreneur nationwide. On inside of that glamorous life that everyone sees on the outside, stands a whole different reality that Ivory has to face- and it weighs on her every day and night. Her life changes when she mets Cairo Christopher Brown, a musical artist, who is thee the top name in the music world globally. - book one. | copyright 2020 , @𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗸𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀. started : october 2020 finished: march 2021.

Stephanie, a determined and ambitious young woman, aspires to prove her worth among the best minds in the field of solving homicides. But when she finds herself assigned to the infamous, brilliant, and rude Theodore Trancy, Stephanie's anticipation is tainted by apprehension. Trancy's genius as a homicide detective is matched only by his acerbic personality, leaving Stephanie in a whirlwind of emotions. Little did Stephanie know that Theodore was hiding something that set him apart from ordinary humans. As they delved deeper into their investigations, subtle hints began to emerge, suggesting that Theodore's exceptional deductive skills might not be entirely human in origin. His uncanny ability to read people and solve cases with supernatural precision raised questions Stephanie couldn't ignore. Meanwhile, their fiery dynamic led to a night together they could not ignore, and so thus began their fake relationship. Fiery nights of passion with no shame and calming Theodore's mother in the hopes of marriage. As they continued to work side by side, Stephanie found herself drawn not only to Theodore's brilliance but also to the enigmatic aura that surrounded him. There was something magnetic about him that she couldn't resist, even as she tried to uncover the truth behind his peculiar talents. With each case they tackled, Stephanie became more convinced that Theodore's secrets ran deep. She struggled to balance her loyalty to the BAU and her growing feelings for her intriguing partner. The boundary between their pretend romance and genuine emotions blurred, leaving them both unsure of where the act ended and their true connection began. In the midst of heart-pounding investigations and electrifying encounters, Stephanie and Theodore's guarded hearts began to thaw. The more time they spent together, the harder it became to deny the undeniable chemistry that simmered beneath their surface animosity.

At just fifteen years old, A'raya finds herself entangled in a world of familial expectations and societal obligations. Zane, a complex character known for his brilliance but also plagued by arrogance and disrespect, is burdened with the responsibility to ensure the continuation of his family's lineage. A'raya, a captivating eighteen-year-old, is chosen to be the conduit through which the hopes of future generations are carried. A unique connection develops between A'raya and Zane, defying conventions and societal norms. However, their path is strewn with personal obstacles, hidden truths, and the weight of their respective family histories. A'raya takes on the challenge of unraveling Zane's grumpy demeanor while Zane grapples with conflicting emotions towards A'raya, the daughter of the woman responsible for his brother's tragic fate. As A'raya endeavors to break down the walls surrounding Zane's heart, they both become embroiled in a web of secrets, the consequences of which prove to be deadly. Can they find a way to overcome the shadows of the past and forge a future built on trust and understanding? With its tantalizing mix of secrets, murder, and love...Prepare to be captivated by a tale where the pursuit of love comes with unexpected twists, and the echoes of past transgressions threaten to tear lives apart. Enjoy (I changed the summary to something better.) 💋 are the mature chapters 🥇 125th in 18 plus 🤷🏾♀️ 12/30/22

A'roya, a black woman trapped in an abusive marriage controlled by both her mother and husband, discovers that she has a mate who happens to be a vampire. Initially disregarding this revelation, A'roya eventually realizes that she deserves a life free from abuse and unhappiness. She embarks on a journey to find happiness, even if it means being with a temperamental and verbally abusive vampire who is willing to do anything for her. A'roya yearns to escape the clutches of her husband and mother, but numerous obstacles stand in her way. As she navigates her path to freedom, she faces the daunting challenge of protecting her minor siblings and ensuring her father's safety from her mother's wrath. Will A'roya overcome these obstacles and break free from her abusive circumstances? What lies ahead for her as she embraces her vampire mate and strives for a better life?" ---/--- "You're distracting me-ah, Vincent!" He put his hands on my waist, pulling me closer to him. I'm not used to being so close to a man without being hit. The last time I was safe in a man's arms was when I was a kid with my dad. "A'roya," he whispers, admiring my face. "Vincent," I whispered back, playing with the wet hairs on the nape of his neck. "I love you." I must've smiled so damn wide. I put my forehead on his, trying to reel in tears. God, I'm such a crybaby. "I love you too." Vincent sighed confidently. "Oh, I know." I sighed and rolled my eyes. At this point, I'm used to this man. (EDITED TO A READABLE STATE.) Word count: 52,464 😈 are the mature chapters 🤭 started: July 14th, 2022 ended: November 25th, 2022 30k reads on 11/21/22 40k reads on 11/27/22 50k reads on 12/3/22 70k reads on 12/15/22 80k reads on 12/23/22 90k reads on 1/2/23 100k reads on 1/15/23 🥇151 in Vampire 12/30/22

𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞.

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