Jenna Rosario has always been the fierce, loyal protector, the friend who would stand in front of a storm but never step into one. Yet deep inside, she longed for the rush her world never gave her... the thrill of danger and the taste of action her best friends could never understand. Xavier lived in that darkness every day. Cold, relentless, and cunning, he knew the shadows of the Mafia better than anyone. When the mission demanded a partner to play the role of his wife, he needed someone with fire in her veins. Jenna was the perfect fit. Together they are thrust into a deadly underworld where every glance could be betrayal and every touch could mean exposure. Pretending to be bound by love, they find real passion burning between them. The deeper they sink into the game, the more the line fades between duty and desire, between the mission and their hearts. But in a world where trust can kill and passion can destroy, Jenna and Xavier are about to discover just how fatal their vows really are.

BOOK TWO Five years ago, Dawn Ramsey let the wrong man in. Alessandro Ruiz charmed his way into her bed to access an encrypted file that should have stayed buried. He got what he came for, but she caught on and walked away before he could take anything more. Now he is back, acting as if the past holds no weight. He offers her a position at his firm. A chance to refine her skills. She agrees, with one condition. Everything between them must remain strictly professional. But her reasons for accepting run deeper. Someone has been taunting her, leaving coded messages only another hacker would understand. Each message feels more deliberate. Each one cuts closer to the people she loves. She knows she must uncover the truth before the threats become something irreversible. And that includes protecting the man she has tried so hard to stop loving.

▬▬ GUNS AND ROSES. ❝ people do understand the language of the heart, you know, even if the head does not always comprehend it ❞︎ Amidst the splendor of London's social season, Calliope Bridgerton, ever the reluctant romantic, finds herself drawn to a maddeningly charming Duke who challenges everything she thought she wanted-and everything society demands she must be. ────────────── bridgerton fanfic male!oc x fem!oc 2019 © jupiterfairy

*A stand-alone novel* There are numerous planners, out of which, event planners top the list. But have you ever heard of escape planners? If not, then meet Aura and Kian. They both help random people escape from their miseries, anguishes, and boring life. No, they are not criminals, nor do they know each other. They both have been working independently, oblivion of the fact that someone else is there doing the same job. Both are stubborn and strong-willed as hell. Despite having good payable jobs, the only thing that keeps them going to their secret job is the additional and generous money that they get from their clients. One is in dire need of money and the other desires more. Now, they met in most unusual circumstances and some sudden change of events compelled them to work together. So, what happens when these two planners become partners to plan an escape? Would they be able to complete their task? Would they be able to execute whatever they have planned, or will they fail for the first time since they have begun doing the job? And the most important point to consider: What will they do about the sudden feelings that begin to develop inside them for each other over time?

Before giving herself over the the inevitable marriage mart that is the London Season, Lily Beresford is determined to make a clandestine foray out into the real world. Desperate for a sense of purpose and autonomy before she marries, Lily creates a pseudonym and applies for work as a secretary to an Irish merchant. What starts as a simple ruse for a taste of independence quickly becomes complicated as Lily gets to know her new employer, rivals emerge, and trust is ultimately tested. Lily is about to learn the true meaning of "be careful what you wish for".

Draped in an oversized black leather jacket over a turtleneck, paired with black jeans and boots, Skyler White's appearance is unmistakable-short hair, sharp edges, and an aura of effortless cool. Being mistaken for a guy is nothing new to Skyler. With her cropped hair, androgynous figure, and distinct style, she's grown used to the assumptions. But now, in her final year of college she has only one focus: to write a movie that will launch her career as an acclaimed scriptwriter. When an opportunity arises to work for Fredward Montgomery-the powerful owner of one of the country's largest movie studios-she seizes it, even if it means her gender is mistakenly assumed. Fredward Montgomery is a man who has it all-looks, wealth, influence, and a thriving entertainment empire. As the second son of the illustrious Montgomery family, he's built a legacy that few can rival. Yet, behind the dazzling success lies a man who has shut himself off from the world, nursing a heart that refuses to heal. That is, until his scrawny new assistant unexpectedly finds a way past his walls. For Skyler, the plan is simple: prove herself, connect with the industry's best writers and directors, and finally get the chance to write her own script. Falling for her enigmatic boss-who still believes she's a man-was never part of the equation. But as they grow closer, Skyler discovers sides of Fredward the world has never seen, and Fredward begins to see Skyler for who she truly is. Bonds are formed, emotions unravel, and soon, the lines blur between ambition and an unexpected love story. Can the tomboyish girl in leather break through the billionaire's guarded heart? And when the truth comes to light, will love be enough to rewrite their story?

Rose Katrina Chen. The Diamond. Kai Warner. The Genius. ... Rose: They say power travels in bloodlines, handed out before birth, but I was born to a world of wicked games with an entire empire at my feet. In the heart of a city entangled in corruption, I was labeled the diamond of New York's elite. A diamond so sharp it could cut you, so lethal it could kill you, and yet so desired. My friends were chosen for me and my enemies, already made. The worst of them? Kai Warner. A sinful genius. A devilish mastermind. The dangers of a man like Kai were well known in our world, but no matter how many times I escaped him, a cruel twist of irony led me right back to him. For Kai was the fate I couldn't run from and the reckoning of all my violent sins. Kai: There is no greater genius without some touch of madness... and I was as mad as they came. A wicked genius. A mastermind. Born to a family of wealth and strategy, my enemies were chosen for me. In the underworld of a city steeped in secrets and vendettas, I thrived on control and manipulation. I was used to getting my way, and no one ever dared to challenge me. Except her. As gorgeous as a diamond, as lethal as poison. Rose Chen. Wielding power at her fingertips, she could make anyone bend at her will but her heart chose mine in every single lifetime. Ours was a tempting game of cat and mouse where she was my prey and my prize. She was the fate I couldn't escape and the addiction I couldn't give up. For she was the salvation of all my violent sins.

[CREED BROTHERS SERIES BOOK 1] Aquamarine Bennett arrived in NYC with nothing but her mother's memory and a desperate need for the truth. When she discovers her father is the mogul behind St. Clair Diamonds, she goes undercover as an intern to get a glimpse of the life she was never allowed to lead. The goal was simple: get information, stay invisible, and leave. The complication? Ryker Creed. He's the man who belongs to her sister. He's magnetic, dangerous, and completely off-limits. But the closer Erin gets to the truth, the closer she gets to Ryker-and the more she realizes that her father's empire isn't the only thing she's about to set on fire.