from the daughter of millionaire Jeffrey Manning to wife of the head of the Italian mafia a twisted tale of how an innocent college girl became the Queen of new York city

After a late night fight between Alex Summers and her ex goes terribly wrong, her parents ship her off to spend a stress-free summer in Los Angeles. But the second she steps off the plane, Alex stumbles into California bad boy Elias King, a too-hot-to-handle heartbreaker with a taste for trouble. ***** When Alex and Elias find themselves stuck living under the same roof, their sexual tension's undeniable, but their differences set them on a warpath to destroy each other. Elias bets he can steal her heart and seduce her in thirty days, while Alex swears she can keep him one-night-stand-free and have him sober by the end of the summer. All's fair in love and war if you're playing by the rules, but this time around, there are no limits. [[Audiobook now published by Hachette Audio/Hachette Book Group]] Content and trigger warning: This story depicts mental health issues, trauma, bullying, suicide, and violence. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

A fish-out-of-water story about a New York City chef who inherits a ranch, discovers a family he never knew, and finds unexpected love with a fiercely loyal woman. For fans of western romance superstars like Lyla Sage and Elise Silver. New York City chef Jake West had it all, but a few strokes of a pen meant no more marriage. No more restaurant. No more big city lifestyle. Then he receives a call explaining that his long-estranged father, Brett, has died, and he needs to return to the Canadian ranch he left as a child. Jake expects to go, sign more papers, and return to the city and rebuild his future. Instead Jake learns that Brett's left the ranch to him-and only him. Things might have been hot in his restaurant's kitchen, but that's nothing compared to what he faces now: a family he didn't know existed, and a property he doesn't want. Tanner and Brady, his half-brothers, don't want him around. And while his stepmother, Peony, welcomes him, there's Liz, Peony's daughter. She's not a West, but her loyalties lie with the family, not an outsider. However, as Jake settles into the rhythms of the ranch, he wonders if he's finally found something that's been missing in his life-especially as he and Liz grow closer. At first, it's just attraction, but when a sudden kiss ignites a heat in both of them, they can't ignore this raging inferno. Maybe Brett West knew what he was doing when he summoned his eldest son back home-and gave him a chance to change his life forever. This is Book 1 of the West Line Ranch Series. Book 2 - Western Connection and Book 3 - Western Flame, are currently available to read on Wattpad In bookstores January 20th, 2026! Pre-order here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790665/western-heat-by-caroline-richardson/9781998341375/ Watty's Shortlist - 2021 Cover designed by Nora Inla

Lexie Morgan was 25 years old and she was found herself been caught up in a well not a very nice situation in her life because she had previous relationships and they've not worked but then something unexpected happens but I guess the question is what is it?

Best rank: #1 in Action! Included in Action's Featured List! Amelia Reyes has been raised within an orphanage her entire life, but she just recently broke free of their grasp. The men who raised her taught her the skills of a street fighter. They taught her to take pain. They taught her how to survive. They taught her to give no mercy. They showed her pain. They gave her the 564 that is engraved on her wrist. But that 564 is a reminder. A reminder of love, of mercy, of hope. They took her innocence and her freedom, but they did not take the fire in her heart. ______________________________________________________________________ Thanks to @captainmarvel165 for designing this beautiful cover, and thanks to @LeagueofGraphics who featured it in their book and for everything they helped with for this wonderful piece of art! © 2015-2016 Katherine Hinchley (Wattpad user -MidnightStories-) All Right Reserved. No parts of this story may be transmitted/plagiarized/copied through any means without the prior written consent of the author. Nor should any part of this publication be reproduced, modified, adapted, or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the author. If you see a book similar or a copy of mine, please contact me via PM. _____________________________________________________________________ The pictures used throughout the story are not mine and all rights go to the owner/maker of the images.

When social services threatens to take away her younger sister, budding singer Kamree Philips must accept help from her young, attractive boss in order to keep her small family together. ***** In a kingdom filled with music and Destiny, Kamree Philips is perhaps the only individual who doesn't believe in love. She can't afford to. With a demanding job and a little sister to take care of, love is the last thing on her mind. However, when social services come to take away her younger sister, Kamree must accept help from her music producer boss, Daxton Cavenaugh, to keep her family together. Despite her notions on relationships, the more time she spends with Daxton, the more Kamree begins to question herself. Love doesn't exist...right? (Book Two of the Anonymous Series) (Can be read standalone)

**MATURE CONTENT** I don't believe in fairy tales. That part of me died a long time ago when I was old enough to know Princesses and Princes' were just in books. I won't explain to you what I went through but I'll tell you this I went through hell and back for what I have. But the moment I met Adam De'Luca...that's when I lost it all... Jordynn Taylor has always had a rough life, so when she gets the news that her grandmother has a tumor she know's she needs more money for the treatments and surgery expensiveness. That's when she goes for a live in maid for Adam De'Luca. Boston's most eligible bachelor. All seems fine until she finds out his little secret. And trust me she doesn't call him a monster for nothing... **ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO FRENCHIEMINX69© ALL COPY RIGHT ALONG WITH CHARACTERS AND PLOT BELONG TO THE RIGHTFUL AUTHOR**

A job, everybody needs it. It so happens mine is...Well, bitchy for some and very convenient for others. Oh! My bad, by the way, my name is Rina or Lina R. Craflind. I work in entertainment and marketing. Everyday, is a learning oppurtunity and I would want you to explore the world beyond you know. Let me guide you to the best "sexperience" you'll ever feel.

Recommended for 18+ Lillian O'Bryan is a sheltered girl who moves to LA for college with baggage, both literal and figurative. She is all alone in a brand new environment with not only change and loneliness tormenting her, but also a horrific event that would haunt her till death...so what happens when she befriends someone totally hot and totally interested in her? What happens when this mysterious man turns out to be one of her professors? Will other people get in the way, will the baggage be too much to handle? Read to find out... ADVISORY: sensitive themes regarding rape, assault, kidnapping, death, and drugs. (these are serious topics so please be wary before reading. these behaviors are not condoned in anyway)

(used to be Black Light) UNDER MAJOR EDITING! " What did you call me!?" He asked in a low but deadly tone of voice. She backed away till her butt hit his desk. It was just him in the way, she could make it past him, right? " Don't even think about it ." He could tell what she was thinking. He always did. Wanna know what happens next? Well read Devon and Bray-Lynne's story and fined out. I'm not telling anything. Enjoy. BTW Rated r for a reason. Don't read if you don't like wipes and floggers. Just saying. # 1 in give This is a rated X story. Must be 18 and older to read. ( but most of you arnt going to listen to me so read at your own risk and if you dont like it then just leave.) All rated chapters will be posted in Rated X Only. I will inform you at the beginning when it is a rated chapter.