My grief is a lie. His guilt a weapon. And remembering will destroy whoever I used to love. Maybe this was it. Maybe she had already crossed the line between the living and the lost. The thought of reuniting with Alexei, of seeing him again, wherever he was, felt less terrifying than stepping through that door to meet his killer. Death, at least, would have been merciful. Forget everything you think you know about mafia romance. This isn't a story about an innocent girl stumbling into a dangerous world. Claire lived in that world, she just can't remember how... or what it cost her. A love story where the deepest betrayal may be the one you inflict on yourself. Fair warning: this book will break you, reshape you, and leave you desperate for answers you're too afraid to face. ⚠️ Content Disclaimer ⚠️ This work contains mature themes and potentially triggering content, including but not limited to: violence, death, emotional abuse, manipulation, trauma, sexual tension, and morally complex relationships. Copyright Disclaimer © MaryRose 2025 This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and settings are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without the author's signed authorization.

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Chloe Marlow thought she had buried the past for good, the man she once loved, the choices that shattered them, and the truth she swore never to speak aloud. Vienna was supposed to be a fresh start. A quiet life. A safe one. But the past doesn't stay buried forever. Especially not when it wears a tailored suit and walks back into your world like it never left. Liam Ashford was never just a mistake. He was everything, brilliant, ruthless, and dangerously unforgettable. She left without explanation. Now, he's not the same man she remembers. Colder. Sharper. And looking for answers he doesn't even know he's missing. As proximity forces them into uneasy orbit, old chemistry resurfaces with a vengeance, and so do the secrets Chloe has fought to keep buried. But the truth has a heartbeat of its own. And when it finally breaks through, no one will walk away unscathed. Now face to face one last time, the question remains, can they rewrite their ending, or are some betrayals too deep to ever come back from? This Is Their Final Crossroads Fate doesn't offer infinite chances. This is it, their last shot at healing what's been broken... or watching it shatter once and for all. This is Book 3 in His Favorite Book Series: Book 1: His Favorite Investment Book 2: His Favorite Obsession Book 3: His Favorite Secret ***Content Warning*** This story contains mature themes including sexual content, emotional manipulation, morally complex relationships, cheating, and adult language. Reader discretion is advised RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 18+ Copyright Disclaimer © MaryRose 2025 This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and settings are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without the author's signed authorization.

She felt the heat of his body at her back before she saw his hand. His fingers grazed her skin, just barely, as he found the zipper and slowly, so slowly, pulled it up. It wasn't just a zip. It was a claim. A warning. "I should break his nose for looking at you the way he did," he whispered at her ear. "But that wouldn't be enough." Her breath caught. He hadn't touched her, not really. But it felt like too much. Like he'd branded her. "And you," he went on, voice low, lips grazing the curve of her neck without touching, "walking around this place in nothing but that swimsuit... you knew what you were doing." She swallowed hard. "Maybe I did." His hands lingered at her waist, holding her in place. Possessive. Undeniable. "You like making me jealous," he said, voice husky. "But just remember, Chloe... jealousy makes me dangerous." ***Content Warning*** This story contains mature themes including sexual content, emotional manipulation, morally complex relationships, cheating, and adult language. Reader discretion is advised RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 18+ Copyright Disclaimer © MaryRose 2025 This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and settings are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without the author's express written permission.

What she'd look like without that shirt. What she'd sound like if I kissed the corner of her throat and whispered her name there. What she'd do if I pinned her against the counter and made her say please. What she'd do if I- "Dominic?" • "I stayed up late, trying to get good at maths... just so I could be someone you'd respect. Someone you might someday look at and see more. Someone who could belong in your world." "I didn't want your money. Or your praise. I just..." my throat tightened, "I just wanted you to see me. Not Tristan's sister. Not a kid." Just Elena. • Elena Evelyn Grantt has spent years pretending. Pretending she didn't love him, pretending she could move on, and pretending it didn't matter that he never saw her that way. To Carl Dominic Enzo, she was only his best friend's little sister. But when Dominic returns, everything begins to shift. Older now and harder to ignore, he still calls her "little sister" and still treats her like family, yet his eyes linger longer than they should and the tension between them grows harder to resist. She was never meant to love him. He was never supposed to want her. But some lines are meant to be crossed...

Rival billionaires Isabella and William are locked in a bet to renovate their hotels to critical acclaim, but their fiercest battle is resisting the growing attraction threatening to disrupt their rivalry. *** Isabella Armstrong and William Montgomery have built their careers by being ruthless, cunning, and constantly outsmarting each other in the cutthroat hotel industry. They're no strangers to playing dirty to win, but when they make a bet to see who can renovate a hotel to critical acclaim first, the stakes become personal. As their professional rivalry blurs with a slow-burning attraction, the competition pulls them into dangerous territory. Underhanded deals, risky alliances, corporate sabotage, and family power plays threaten both their businesses and reputations, forcing Isabella and William to confront their true feelings-and the possibility that winning might mean losing each other. Will they push too far, or will they discover their fiercest rival is also their perfect match?

First book 🏒. Starting college was supposed to be Violet Vale's escape plan. New country. New city. New campus. And then there's Ethan Maddox-tattoos inked like warnings, that infuriating smirk, and a six-foot-five presence that fills every room like he owns it. Her brother's best friend. Her worst enemy. And now? Her accidental shadow at Northbridge University. Violet's spent years trading insults and eye-rolls with Ethan, ever since he became an honorary part of her family. But there's nothing brotherly about the way he looks at her now-or the way her pulse reacts when he calls her Vi like it's some kind of challenge. He's cocky. Infuriating. One year older. And the only person on campus who makes her feel anything at all. They're not friends. Definitely not something more. But the line between hate and something far messier is starting to blur. And when hearts get tangled... Someone's going to fall. Warning: May contain profanity and sexual content.

When Annie Murphy returns home for her mother's funeral, she believes she sees her estranged best friend - Zach Zimmerman - stirring up unresolved feelings about their past. Their story unfolds over seven years, from their first meeting in college-where Annie avoids relationships and Zach struggles with impulsive dating-through the highs and lows of friendship, love, and family pressures. Switching between past and present, Everything In Between is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the choices that shape us.

Iris Wilson is a romance author with a little secret. She's a virgin, but that's never held her back until her editor requests less fade to black and more spice in her next novel. When her twin sister, Ivy, begs her to trade places, Iris looks at it as an opportunity to live vicariously through her sexier, more confident sister. What she doesn't count on is catching the attention of Ivy's boss, Garrett James. But will he still want her when she goes back to being wallflower Iris?

Book Four: Nessa Donnelly is the youngest sister of the mafia boss of Chicago. Constantly feeling the need to prove herself to her family, Nessa throws herself headfirst into the world of danger. As the conflict with their enemies comes to a head, Nessa knows that now is the time to prove herself. She just never thought Damien Yenin would keep popping up. Damien is her family's ally in the Russian Bratva. He's ruthless, heartless, and uncontrollable. Nessa can't help but feel drawn to his darkness and he, in turn, can't help but feel drawn to her fire. This is a completely fictional, mafia-light romance, dual-POV, and fourth book in The Queens of Chicago series, a series of interconnected stories about various prominent female characters in the fictional crime family. TW: This story does contain explicit sexual content, themes of abuse, alcoholism, death/murder, drug/alcohol use, violence, sexual assault, and heavy language. Please note this story is for mature audiences only! Take care of yourselves first and foremost.