Riley doesn't remember the last time someone asked if she was okay. Not really asked. Not in the way that meant they were going to stay for the answer. She is seventeen years old and she has already learned the most important lesson this town has to offer - that people leave. They leave with promises folded neatly in their pockets, with good intentions they fully mean at the time, with duffel bags and bus tickets and fifteen days that turn into three years without a single word. They leave, and the ones left behind learn to stop waiting by the window. They learn to stop setting an extra plate. They learn to breathe around the absence until the absence just becomes the air. Riley works the late shift. She carries drinks to tables without being asked twice. She doesn't flinch at loud voices anymore. She doesn't cry at things that used to make her cry. She has become very good at being invisible in a room full of people - and even better at being invisible to herself. This is not the life she imagined. But it is the life she has. And she has made her peace with it, quietly, the way you make peace with things you never had a choice about. She is not waiting for anyone anymore. She stopped doing that a long time ago. Until the night a familiar face walks through the door - and three brothers who left her behind must now face what their absence built. Because blood doesn't forget. And neither does Riley.

Even though the room was dark, I could still the one person who made my heart skip a beat. He stood there, his hands tucked in his pockets, staring at me. So entranced by the Alphas beauty I didn't the notice the foot in front of me. Within a second I tripped over the foot, causing the cake to fly right out of my hands. I managed to keep my balance, but I couldn't ignore the gasps from around the room, and the inhuman growl from in front of me. Hesitantly looking up, a shocked gasp left my mouth. The Alphas venomous gaze was fixed on me. He growled once more making me jump back two steps. Too focused on the door, I was shocked when the Alpha pushed me against the wall, pinning my hands above my head. His face was still covered with cake but he's bloodshot eyes could be seen from a mile away. **************** Alicia Faye. A girl with an extraordinary personality. She's confident yet socially awkward , has good manners and when she walks into a room she's a breath of fresh air. She doesn't care if a person is wealthy, middle-class or poor and treats all the people in her life with the same respect and care. Even though she has the biggest secret known to the werewolf kingdom resting on her shoulders, she always smiles. Unable to make new friends in the fear of losing her secret she stays to herself, only speaking up when she needs to put someone in their place. Asher Raven. An Alpha with an enigmatic personality. He's feared yet no one has heard a word from him. He ignores every living organism and when he walks into the room, it's a sign for everyone to leave. He respects all his pack members no matter their social status. He has never been caught smiling since what happened. Ever. What happens when Alicia Faye meets Asher Raven? What happens when Asher Raven meets Alicia Faye?

Ashton Miller was the richest, most powerful and sexiest man alive. Being a multimillionaire, he had everything he could have ever wanted; girls, cars, and so much money he didn't know what to do with. As the biggest playboy in New York, Ashton jumps from girl to girl breaking their hearts as he went along. He didn't care about anything other than his company and himself. Layla Kingston. Layla was NOT rich, actually Layla was basically broke. She worked as a waitress. She didn't have guys all over her, in fact she's only had one boyfriend and that didn't turn out well. Layla didn't have it all, in fact she's had a very hard life, and just when she thinks her life is finally starting to turn over it turns out way different than she thought. A story about two wounded polar opposites crossing paths. ****************************************************************************************************** Warning! There is some swearing and 1-2 dirty scenes so if you don't like that or are too young I'm not responsible :) Thank you @babedirectionerxx for helping me edit!! Highest Rank: # 1

Angelina Waters has spent her entire life trapped in a house that was never meant to be hers, raised by cruel relatives who never truly wanted her. What she doesn't know is that she was stolen as a baby-ripped away from a life of wealth, power, and a family who never stopped searching for her. Alec(Alexander)Grey, the ruthless Mafia Don and powerful businessman, lost his only daughter sixteen years ago. Broken but relentless, he never gave up hope. When the police finally track Angelina down, she's thrown into a world she never knew existed-a world where she has 6 older brothers, a father who would burn the world for her, and a past darker than she could ever imagine. But Angelina isn't the fragile girl they remember. She's quiet but fierce, kind but scarred. Can she learn to trust the family she never knew, or will the secrets of her past keep her from the love she was always meant to have? TW Physical and mental Abuse (No SA No SH) #1 in mafiaprincess 17/03/25 # 1 in overprotectivebrothers 17/03/25 # 1 in Brothers 17/03/25 #3 in Brothers 15/03/25 # 1 in overprotectivebrothers 15/03/25 # 2 in longlostsister 15/03/25

She didn't think she could ever trust a man again. After escaping five years of abuse, Mary Wilson is done with love. All she wants is to raise her son Samuel in peace. To forget the bruises, the terror, the man who stole her youth. But peace doesn't come easily, and neither does forgetting. She meets Lucas, a kind, clumsy, utterly persistent young man who makes her laugh when she thought she'd forgotten how. He's patient and gentle. He's everything her husband wasn't. But Lucas carries his own wounds-a childhood spent in an orphanage, a heart that's been broken before, and a desperate need to be enough for someone. And then there's Zane. Quiet, Watchful and Intense. He doesn't try to charm her. He just... sees her. In ways that make her feel exposed and safe all at once. But Zane is carrying secrets too. A past that taught him to protect everyone but himself, and a longing he refuses to name. Meanwhile, Eula has loved Lucas for years. She's watched him chase every pretty face in town, waiting for him to notice the woman standing right in front of him. But when Mary arrives, Eula is forced to confront the painful truth: she may never be enough for a man who doesn't see her. Mary knows better than anyone that love can be a mask. And the more both men draw her in, the more she fears the truth: that she may have escaped Richard, but she hasn't escaped the damage he left behind. In a story where everyone is running from something and everyone is searching for the same thing. Mary, Lucas, Zane, and Eula must each learn that healing isn't linear, love isn't simple, and the people we least expect might be the ones we need the most. !!!Disclaimer: This story contains depictions of domestic discipline, including spanking scenes between consenting adults. It also contains references to domestic abuse and violence. Reader discretion is advised.

BEING REWRITTEN AND EDITED 🧡 RATED #1 in #Wolfpack, #Kinky, #Submissive, #adultfiction, #softbdsm, #bdsmcommunity, #alpha and #Eroticromance!!!! Updates often!! ***this story contains heavy language, and is very mature!!! Erotic scenes almost immediately. You've been warned. Read with caution*** ----- I look back at Alpha Knox who was now in front of me, towering over me as if I was a brand new pup. "I gave an order not to wear those." He said through his clenched jaw. Knowing right away he was talking about my shorts I pull them up and place one of my hands on the right side of my exposed ass. "I don't think you're in charge of me Alpha Knox. And I quite like the way the breeze feels against my skin." His eyes darken as his body tenses, "I have no problem ripping those off and bending you over my fucking knee, as your mate, you respect me. As the alpha, you follow my orders." Did he... did he just say what I think he said? I could hear girls in the background speaking of Alpha Knox and his fit body, but I was focused on something much more important than some school girl talk. "And who is your mate?" I asked, with sarcasm leaking through the seams. His hand grabbed firmly onto my ass, his nose connecting with my sweet spot that one day will be marked by my mate, his hot breath sending shivers throughout my entire body. "I think you know." With that, he walked away.

This is a sequel for The Ones Who Failed Us. If you have not read that book, do not read this book description because it contains spoilers. Almost a year has passed since Avalee Russo killed Demetri. Since then, Ava has played the part of the perfect sister and daughter, pretending that she had healed well when really she was hurting more than anyone knew. Her brothers believed her, but her father was another story. Not a day passes when nightmares reminding him of those seven torturous years interrupt his sleep. But everything changes with one phone call. Realizing how truly broken their sister and father are, the Russo brothers attempt to break down their walls, and unlock the key to one secret that Ava has kept for months. A secret that will break her family and make them realize how much they failed their sister. Will the Russos be able to help Ava and Antonio before it's too late?

Maya Rogers is used to taking care of herself. After living alone with her uncle for years, she has known who she is and what she needs to do to survive. But when she gets hurt and all hell breaks loose, she is taken to a new house with a new family and forced to confront things she never truly understood. Why has she spent her life being hurt? Why is it so hard for her to trust new people? And perhaps most importantly, will she ever truly be loved? Opening up to her new mom, meeting four new older brothers, and facing the sheriff's son who seems to think she has something to do with what happened... will she make it out alive? And if she does, who will she become? #1 in foster, #1 in brothers, holy shoot! Thank you, guys!!! Reviews from readers: "AHHH! I'm so in love!! You have done such an amazing job with this book! It's one of my all time favorites." -foreverdemi224 "This book made me cry! I loved Maya's growth and it is the first time I have read a sibling book in which all of them are so sweet. I love you all!! Your writing is very good and the book is great!" -bronumber1 "Wtf???? I finished it already?? But I barely started a few hours ago..." -Desiphine

book 1 of the windows of the soul duology ✿ ✿ ✿ lucent: softly bright or radiant ✿ ✿ ✿ My brother's hand traces the cut on my right cheek for some minutes. I have no idea how a cut can be so interesting, but I won't judge a book by its cover. He unexpectedly moves and places a heartwarming kiss on my crown, brushing through the strands of my hair. But what startles me the most, is when he speaks, "Duerme bien, mi niña bonita." And just as I wasn't able to sleep hours ago because of my stupid fear, I let myself fall into a dreamless sleep as his soothing voice travels through my ears. ✿ ✿ ✿ Layla Rivera. A young naive fourteen-year-old who's just lost her childhood best friend and guardian. She's anxious and timid when meeting other people, so she usually cowers and distracts herself, immerse between the pages of books. When she is thrown into the lion's den - or also named as her older brothers' house - she's left fearful and intimidated by the six foot three males who she never had a clue about. Trying to make sense of what her new life will bring while being unaware of the dangers her new home beholds, she tries to make her way into her new family, but it doesn't seem as easy as she expected, or is it? ©️juststarsandbooks All written works on this account belong to Juststarsandbooks. I do not condone any reproduction/duplication of this book anywhere - app, website, etc - without my consent. Pics aren't mine.

*THE ORIGINAL EMMALINE - BUT WATTPAD TOOK IT DOWN * Emmaline Black is no stranger to abuse, or to torture of any kind from her loving mother, and the men she is often sold to, despite how rich her mother is. Despite everything she's been through, it's a miracle she's alive. Through it all, Emmaline's learned to conceal her feelings, to repress them, to repress her memories, so she won't get caught up in it. All her life, she has built walls, to protect her heart. But one day, her mother dies, and she finds out she has older brothers, four older brothers. Only one of them likes her, while two of them hate her, and she can't doesn't know about her oldest brother. A life with her older brothers brings so many unexpected changes. Not used to having people care for her, people tolerating her existence, Emmaline's determined to keep a lid on her past, and not have everything known. But it's kind of hard when her past seems to catch up with her, and connect with her present. Also, there's something up with her brothers. She just knows. They think she doesn't know. But she does. But despite that, there's something about her brothers that makes her warm up to them slightly.