❝Like a work of art he had been dying to put on display.❞ Verani Adams finds herself unhappy with the way she's led her life. Between dealing with the consequences of her career choices, the burden to find romance in an era of one night stands, and most of all, figuring out how to fulfill her endless desire for a thrill in everything she does, she decides to apply for an internship in her final year of college, at one of the most profound museums in the city of Paris: Musée de l'Érotisme. Described otherwise as, a museum dedicated to sex. Face to face with the taboo nature that surrounds her job, she meets Damien Dupont, the head director of the renowned museum. Vera learns early on that his expertise goes beyond the creative field, following him into his personal life, and she can't help but feel curious about the various tastes he indulges in. As for him, he gets what he wants, and his eyes are set on the girl in red. *Unedited, this completed version is the first draft. Currently in revision.* 18+ MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.

I get out of my car and I'm immediately covered in goosebumps from how cold it is. My heart is pounding against my chest, and my breathing is uneven. I walk deeper into the park. As I keep getting closer the reeking smell of marijuana burns through my nostrils. When I get close enough I can see him smiling at me. I give him a shy smile and sit down next to him. He scoots over so our hips touch. He switches the blunt to his other hand and offers me the blunt. I shake my head lightly and move his hand away from me. He looks at me, so I look at him. "Daniella, come on. It's three in morning, we're all alone. I know it's been a while since you last smoked. Just take a hit." He tells me a little too calmly. "I don't smoke weed." I tell him blankly. He shrugs his shoulders and takes another hit. Then he drops the blunt on the floor and steps on it. He looks deeply into my eyes. "You're so fucking cute." He tells me and places his hand on my thigh. He glances at my lips and then slowly leans in. Before I know it my lips are touching his.

WICKED GAMES © ™ 2020 When asked to complete a favour in exchange for what could be the breakthrough of her career, small-time actress, Dawn Montgomery, finds herself agreeing with no complaints. Little did she know she was walking straight into the den of the untouchable Italian billionaire, Raphael De Luca. Alongside their lives being intertwined in ways Dawn could not have imagined in her wild dreams she must deal with her ever-growing infatuation with him. Minor issue: Dawn soon uncovers the fact that not everything is as it seems when Raphael's multi-billion dollar company turns out to be a front for one of the largest mafia organizations in the world. Who knew that attending one prestigious charity gala as Italian billionaire Raphael De Luca's date would throw her directly into the hands of the mafia.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.