Elara Jones finds solace in silence and sugar. A shy, curvy baker with a softly spoken heart, her world is small and predictable: a quiet office job and a fledgling home bakery where she pours her soul into every treat. She is innocence embodied, and she's content with her simple, invisible life. Kaelan Vance is a king in a world of shadows. A mafia tycoon with a empire of legitimate companies and illegitimate dealings, he commands with a look and takes what he wants. He is a man forged in ruthlessness, his heart untouched... until a glimpse of Elara shatters his control. He isn't just drawn to her beauty; he's captivated by her quiet strength, the peace she radiates, the innocence that stands in stark contrast to his own stained soul. What begins as a fascination quickly spirals into a dark, all-consuming obsession. He must possess her, not just her body, but her heart, her smiles, her very soul. For Elara, Kaelan is a storm she never saw coming. His attention is terrifying yet intoxicating, a whirlwind of danger and desire. He showers her with a devotion that feels like love but looks like madness. He will burn the world to keep her safe and break anyone who dares to look her way. This is a story of two hearts colliding: one learning to love, the other learning to let go. One is a quiet melody, the other a destructive symphony. Can a love built on obsession ever become a sanctuary, or is it just the most beautiful prison of all?

Twenty-three-year-old Annette Grante attempts to navigate her way through life. She works in a daycare center where she makes decent money, but it pushes her away from her real dreams. Right now, Micah-her soon-to-be husband-seems to be the only positive thing in her life. Annette believes Micah is an example of what a man should be, seeing as he constantly keeps her on her toes. What happens when a small fight causes Annette to participate in cooking classes? What happens when she meets this charming, well-organized, serene person who is the exact opposite of her? Over time, Annette encounters challenges that put her loyalty to the test. August Sinclair, a twenty-seven year old professional chef who owns multiple restaurants, seems to have his life all planned out. He's doing what he loves and has pretty much nothing to worry about besides his businesses. For individuals who are unable to cook, he offers a website with cooking classes. He concentrates on his restaurants and food, leaving his staff members to run his website. Yet since his businesses are doing well, he chooses to have a one-on-one lesson with a random client, twice a week. What happens when this client is one of the worst cooks he's laid his eyes on? Despite the fact that she is the messiest and most clumsiest person he has ever encountered, why does he find her so fascinating? Even if she is taken, he feels compelled to pursue her.

➥ aaron hotchner x black fem!oc ➥ section chief strauss is on an indefinite leave from the bureau and ivy gretna moves from new york to take her place. as she's getting used to her new city, she keeps running into this guy aaron, she never did seem to catch his last name. we're getting the misunderstanding trope, double life to secret dating, second chance romance, and the cm fic classic of getting kidnapped by an unsub, buckle in.

A young single mother finds herself homeless and jobless after her boss decided to fire her without warning. Walking through the streets of New York with a 5 year old on her hip she manages to land a cleaning job at a huge company- but once her boss finds out she's been hiding her daughter in the cleaning supply closet during her shifts she comes to terms with the fact that she may be losing her job and living in her car indefinitely. The only heir to the GQ conglomerate, known for his prominent scowl and drive to work himself into an early grave- he stumbles onto a young cleaning staff member walking around with the entire world on her shoulders. After finding out she has a child and is currently living out of her car he's conflicted on whether to turn away or lend a hand while she holds up her cold stricken child. Trigger warning: The following story contains themes of domestic violence, assault and mental disorders such as depression and PTSD. If the following themes may trigger you please click off.

She came from nothing. He owns everything. Octavia Asante left Accra with two suitcases and a dream-to build a life her future children won't need healing from. Behind her laughter is a story of pain, and behind her smile, a girl who's tired of surviving. Billionaire Roman Vale doesn't do kindness. Or love. Or anything that doesn't turn a profit. Raised with diamonds but no affection, Roman trusts numbers more than people. So when Octavia stumbles into his world-bright-eyed, soft-spoken, and too kind for her own goo----he's intrigued. Then irritated. Then completely obsessed. She reminds him of everything he lost. He reminds her of everything she's running from. But love doesn't ask for permission. And even the coldest heart can burn. This is a story of scars, second chances, and a soft girl who brought a billionaire to his knees. Rankings.✨ Ranked #1 in Ghana on 27th September,2025. Ranked #1 in Married on 20th October, 2025. ‼️BOOK TWO IS OUT - LOVING OCTAVIA‼️ Read to find out if Roman and Octavia get their happy ending. 📚 Hey loves🥨 I hope y'all enjoy this book!!🤭 I'm not a professional writer and or an author, I'm just a girl who suddenly had an idea and thought to try it out 💗 No hate comments, love and kindness only ❤️‼️ muahhh🦋💞

She never meant to fall for him. He never thought one night could change everything. Now, their worlds are tied by a secret neither of them saw coming.

Jaidah James A 21 year old girl is a driven college senior with a quit, intelectual presence.Her curly hair and warm eyes give her a beauty that demands attention. Focused and determind, she's eager to prove herself in the business world. Though often reserved, she has a sharp mind and a no nonsence attitude that keeps her on track to land her dream internship. She strong willed but cautious with her heart. Nickolas Jacobs At 24 Nickolas is a self-made billionaire with a commanding presence. Standing at 6'4 with sharp feature and piercing eyes, he's used to being notice, thought his cold,grumpy demeanor keeps people at a distance. His tailored suit and intence focus on work mask a man whos spent year's building his empire alone. But beneath his tough exterior, there more to Nickolas then he let's on.