In the sleepy town of Columbus, Ohio, Althea Bailey lives a simple life surrounded by sunflowers and books. Her plus-size figure and shy demeanor often make her a target for bullies, but her intelligence and kindness earn respect from the community. Theodore Russell, on the other hand, is a force to be reckoned with. As the leader of the local mafia, he commands fear and respect from everyone around him. His sharp jawline, piercing blue eyes, and chiseled physique make him a compelling figure, but his heart is guarded - until he meets Althea. When Theodore intervenes on Althea's behalf at the coffee shop, their worlds collide in unexpected ways. Despite their differences - age, lifestyle, and personality - they're drawn to each other. Theodore sees beyond Althea's shy exterior to her intelligent and beautiful soul, while Althea discovers Theodore's gentle side beneath his tough mafia exterior. As they navigate their feelings, they must confront the dangers and challenges of Theodore's lifestyle. Will their love blossom, or will fear and circumstance tear them apart?

Luciano DiSilva, the youngest Don of the Italian Mafia. Heartless, Ruthless, Silent. Many things that people use to describe Luciano. All fear him except Angela Vergara. The daughter of the Spanish Mafia Don. Loud, Brash, Bitchy. Some of the many things people use to describe Angela. Despite having a sweet name, she is wicked and confident. When the two meet at her engagement party and share a night of love making, the two would have never suspected that they would be tied together forever.

Aniyah Young, a student studying psychology and business. She's bold, snarky and fun. At the age of 21, Aniyah wants to indulge in her fantasies, though she has only had a few one-night stands and some shitty relationships, she's mostly had to finish the job herself. Matteo Morelli, a psychology professor. He studies the brain, and focuses on people's behaviours; he's very strong in some areas and extremely skilled in others. He's 33 with a lot of experience, having worked at the college for over 6 years, he's built a reputation for himself. Keeping his sex life on the low, his pleasure and business has and will always be separated... or so he thought? If you value your sanity or innocence, I suggest you don't open this book and give wattpad a rest. ;) THIRD PERSON NOT FULLY EDITED* Teacherxstudent relationship. One is fun, the other is serious. Can they work out?

"She wore innocence like perfume - sweet, intoxicating, and deadly."

"You keep crying over him Kwanda and you're missing what's standing right in front you. He was never yours in the beginning." He whispered in my ear sending shivers down my spine which made my breath hitch. "Wh-what d-do you mean?" he was so close to me that I found it hard to breathe. "It's me Kwanda. I'm your one." He brushed his lips on my ear when he whispered making my knees buckle at that. .

Amina wants a baby-on her terms. No romance. No strings. No father involvement. But instead of going the clinical route, she picks the one man she despises: Lukas. Why? Because his genetics are perfect. His record is perfect. His health is perfect. His brilliance is undeniable. And he has a type of raw dominance that she thinks would produce a strong child. So she sets a formal business meeting. Slides a contract across his marble desk. States her intentions with no emotion. He laughs first. Then he reads the contract. Then he looks at her-really looks at her-and says: "If you want my child, Amina... you're not getting it in a cup. You're getting it the natural way." She refuses. He smirks. But Lukas has waited years for this door to open. And he knows exactly how to bend her resolve. Eventually, she agrees-strict rules, boundaries, a timeline, and an exit clause. She believes she can keep her heart out of it. But she has just stepped into his game. And Lukas? Lukas doesn't intend to give her just a child. He intends to have her. Completely.

"You're finally mine!"

After getting accepted into nursing school Kyra is thrilled to move to a new state and get away from her life On the other end Min Yoongi an underground crime boss whose life takes a devastating turn and he must find a way to fight through it and, when these two souls meet they don't exactly meet eye to eye.

*One Chapter* *An idea I got from @Kristie on tiktok* *Only chapter on this* *Don't hate on me cause of the cover. This was an out of pocket production* 🤞 Cambrie feels suffocated by her overprotective twin brother and wants to rebel, so she goes on a date with a scumbag. Not even ten minutes in and she wants to leave, but the only person she could reach is Chase. Her brother's best friend. Not only does she want to hide this encounter from her brother but she also doesn't want to face him right now but what choice does she have? She asks for help and he comes. After a frustrating day, she finds her self unraveling. The feelings she has hidden from him, for some reason, suddenly want to make themselves known. And what if, hypothetically, he feels the same?

[COMPLETED] When Zenya's soulmate mark has always felt more like a fairytale footnote than a roadmap-until the night it burns like a comet during Seonwoo's encore. He's the face on every billboard, the voice behind a thousand sold-out shows, and the person fate stitched to her with a thread she never asked for but has always secretly believed in. A chance encounter at a fansign turns cosmic when both their marks flare in sync, a private miracle performed under fluorescent lights and phone cameras. Management calls it a coincidence. The internet calls it a hoax. Zenya calls it impossible... until Seonwoo tracks her down with a quiet, careful message: "Did you feel it too?" Between rehearsals and red carpets, Seonwoo learns the price of being known: every secret looks like a scandal, and every touch is a headline. Zenya learns the cost of loving someone under a spotlight: to be invisible is safer, but it's lonelier too. They build a world in the margins-late-night voice notes, inside jokes, promises whispered between tour stops. And yet the pressure rises: a rumor here, a leaked photo there, a choice that could shatter his career or swallow hers. As the cameras tighten their circle, Zenya and Seonwoo must decide what counts as real-fate, the mark, or the daily choice to show up for each other when the crowd gets loud. Love can be quiet. Love can be fierce. But will their thread hold when the brightest lights demand a story that isn't theirs?