❝ 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭. ❞ (𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏) (𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟑 - 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟖) (𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐜 𝐱 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐲) 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃: 𝟐𝟑.𝟎𝟔.𝟐𝟑 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃: 𝟏𝟑.𝟏𝟎.𝟐𝟑

In the gilded halls of the Moretti crime family, perfection is currency and control is king. Lyric, the family's bastard daughter, has spent her life as an instrument of her half-sister's whims, trained to break men into perfect shapes. Her latest assignment? Transform Dante Romano into the ideal husband for her sister Alessandra. But perfection comes with a price. As Lyric systematically breaks Dante through calculated cruelty and careful conditioning, she discovers something dangerous: his understanding. His recognition of the cage they both inhabit. With every shared rhythm of pain, every moment of unexpected mercy, they forge something neither of them is supposed to have-a connection that threatens everything.

Shinobia's dreams of escaping to Europe after her mother's death are shattered when she is kidnapped by Bruce and his unhinged mother Maggie. Imprisoned in their lavish home, Shinobia is forced into the starring role in Maggie's warped fantasy - as Bruce's adoring new bride. Maggie will stop at nothing to bring her fairytale vision to life and gain internet fame, no matter how Shinobia suffers. Outmatched physically and outnumbered, Shinobia must rely on her wits and inner strength to survive. But as Maggie's cruelty intensifies, Shinobia's hopes dwindle. An unlikely ally emerges in Bruce, Maggie's obedient son, as Shinobia coaches him to portray emotions needed for the role his mother demands. But will Shinobia's small acts of defiance be enough to outmaneuver her captor's twisted schemes? She clings to faith that not all is lost, even as darkness closes in.

Two Awesome Stories Included *In My Best Announcer voice* BEWARE SERIAL KILLERS ARE MADE SEXY AND ENTICING IN THESE FICTIONAL TALES! PLEASE READ RESPONSIBLY!!! COME HITHER IF YOU DARE!!! 6 '3 with the body of a god and eyes that resemble gleaming diamonds, he was irresistible. But everything that glitters isn't gold and to love a man like him comes with a price...

Ever since Kindergarten he had been classed as her 'bully'. She was a nobody in people's eyes and he was the token, golden boy. He made her life hell, but in return she saved him from ending himself. Their story was anything but sweet and perfect, but he would always remember her as his saviour.

Jessica Brown is a twenty-five year old surgical technician, newly heartbroken and dragged out to get out of her feelings. In the mist she meets Major League Baseball player, Mateo Santos. The two find themselves in a situation they never imagined being in after a night out changes their connection to each other like the never imagined. But it doesn't just change their lives but those around them, forever. Some bonds will be broken, some bonds will be built. How strong is your bond?

"You have caused me more trouble than I can bare. I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." his warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine. "And what is stopping you?" I challenged his words, leering at his impatience. "My own folly" he admitted, grabbing my chin in his warm palm, " you have slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my veins." "You have described the aftermath of a deadly venom. A volatile liquid one would slip into the cup of an arrogant king" was all I could counter. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me. "So I have and you my queen, have poisoned me." he whispered against my neck. Completed 1/8/20 THIS BOOK IS RATED X FOR XPLICIT

Johanna and Jose are from two different sides of the track, during the time of a power war between the Blacks and the Latinx's the two cross paths in more ways than one. How far are you willing to go to defend who you are? How far are you willing to go for love? What do you do when the two pull you to opposite sides?

It was just one night....i guess that's all it took. [Very Triggering] #2 wmbw 5/22/20 Completed!!!

What started with a smile, ended with an obsession