| 2025 Wattys Shortlist 🖊️🧡! In Cairnwall, 1972, unaware of the mobster who has been threading across the narrow line of near psychotic obsession for over a year, finally makes himself known to her. His unwavering attraction to her is forbidden, frowned upon by many, and they both know this. But he doesn't care. Before her, no one was able to crack through his mask, but she smashes through it without effort-without needing to say a word. She makes his heart-something he cast aside long ago-stumble and stammer with a simple smile. Her breath catches when he glances her way, her heart burning when he pulls away, but she would rather push him away, keep their coupling hidden away, locked behind closed doors, and deep within the depths of the shadows. She wants to protect herself from the scrutiny society will cast upon her for having the gall to be with him, but he wants to put her on his throne and make society kiss her feet. What will happen when two worlds that should not even glide past each other end up crashing?

per·so·na /ˌpərˈsōnə/ noun the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others. Afia needs a ticket to California and Benjamin needs a fake girlfriend. Will they be able to pull it off or will the life of the popular and rich make her lose her mind and her heart.

" cause girl your perfect, and you deserve it " ‼️STAND ALONE BOOK FROM NEEDED ME SERIES ‼️ still the same series though 🤍

She thought he was the man of her dreams But he quickly turned out to be a nightmare. Mylene Henderson, the daughter of two general store owners, has had a crush on Sunset Cove golden boy, Chase Richards ever since she knew what a crush was. But there were three problems that came with that; She was black, he was white, they lived in 1968 North Carolina and her mother expressly forbade her from going after him. But when an accident brings them together, it was just the spark they needed to start the flames of their passionate and toxic relationship. 18+, DARK ROMANCE, CONTENT WARNING INSIDE, MINORS DNI

Book #1 of the "Forbidden" book series Warning: Mature (18+) Content! #1 in Boyfriendsbrother 2022 #29 in Sexualtension 2021 #2 in Banter 2022 #5 in Forbidden 2022 #31 in Steamy 2022 #21 in Temptation 2022 #14 in Bwwm 2022 #6 in Interracial 2022 #17 in Drama 2022 #8 in Explicit 2022 #22 in Lovetriangle 2022 #24 in Fiction 2022 #2 in Youngadult 2023 #56 in Romance 2022 #3 in Slowburn 2022 #74 in Love 2022 #59 in Relationship 2022 #3 in Mature 2023 **** 21 year old Syraia Monroe believed she had made the right choice in picking who she wanted to spend to rest of her life with. She believed that he was the one, and there was not a single thing or person in the world that could change her mind. Until her boyfriend's brother, Roman Haywood re-enters the picture. **** Will Syraia cross forbidden lines to explore the desires she believes to be purely physical attraction, or will she fight to maintain a relationship she believes is worth fighting for? Find out in this whirlwind love triangle!

❝You feel so good, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧.❞ He moans in my ear before arching me on his desk. I tried to keep my moans at a minimum, but he felt incredible as he was pummeling me from behind. ❝I can't get enough of you,❞ he groans, the erotic symphonies of our skin slapping bringing me closer to ruin. ❝I'm insatiable when it comes to you, Quinn.❞ ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂ What transpires when a young, billion dollar CEO gets rejected by his daughter's teacher? 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝: 𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟒 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝟎𝟒/𝟑𝟎/𝟐𝟒 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: - # 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 - # 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 - #𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐰𝐰𝐦

Leilani Thando Lucy Cruz always believed she was just an ordinary woman chasing freedom-until her 23rd birthday reveals a truth that shatters everything. The fiery, mixed-race Dominican-Zulu woman discovers she is the hidden mafia princess, heir to one of the most dangerous criminal empires in the Caribbean. Thrown into a world of blood feuds and deadly power plays, Leilani's path collides with Dimitri Alessandro Romano García - the cold, ruthless heir to the rival Italian mafia family. Their clans have been sworn enemies for decades, and their first encounters crackle with tension, hate, and undeniable attraction. But this is no ordinary mafia war. Dimitri is an old ally of Nikolai - the powerful husband of Leilani's best friend, Nia. With the tangled loyalties and secret alliances between these worlds, the lines between enemy and ally blur, and Leilani must decide if she will become a pawn or a queen. As passions ignite and loyalties fracture, Leilani and Dimitri face impossible choices: protect their families or risk everything for a forbidden love that could change their fates forever.

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.

Aria Khan is ambitious, outgoing, and doesn't date. Reid Bouchard is focused, introverted and doesn't date She met Reid Bouchard before she ever stepped into the locker room as the team's new intern. Back when he was just a hookup. Now, he's a name in her notes. A history of anger buried beneath a quiet shell. Reid is raw, brilliant, and breaking and Aria can't help but care. But she also can't fix him. That's not her job. So when she makes a decision to save the both of them, doe it ruin them or make them stronger? Does the sex, the connection, the love get thrown away? If the love they knew they had was real, can it wait? Can it stay OFF RECORD?

Sage has worked hard to separate herself from the life she was born into. She tries to keep things as normal as possible. As normal as they can be in the life that she leads. However, all of her hard work gets undone when she falls for the infamous Wes Hartley. Widely loved and feared and part of the scariest family in London. He becomes a door leading back into the life she's trying to escape.