"Yes. You would be sharing a secret that is not your own. To abstain would be more holy than to tell him. Now, if you find my habit disgusting enough that you would like to leave..." "No! That's... not what I mean. I don't want to leave, that's why I won't be telling him." "And?" "...because it would be gossip, father." |His virtuous devotion to guide lost souls to righteousness is deferred when meeting a young woman being sheltered to her detriment, opening his heart to the most selfish and carnal sins.| tw: smoking, bad influence(s), organized religion edited by: Bazzle✨

Bethany, young and naïve, is a dove among cowbirds. Her parents reveal that they intend to marry Bethany to a businessman in town whose been a friend to the family for years. This is not how she imagined her life would come to be. But when a mysterious stranger starts to leave her gift at her window, she can't resist to follow the white rabbit. Or so she thinks.

❝𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦, 𝐈'𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝.❞ Audrey Carter, a twenty-five-year-old publisher, becomes entangled with Hector White, a fifty-year-old writer. Despite their mutual attraction from the moment they met, they consciously maintain a platonic relationship due to his marital status. However, when he offers her the role of his personal muse, their connection deepens, leading to a complex struggle in navigating their feelings and unraveling hidden secrets.

Picking up my fork, Joseph takes a small bite of the cake, before bringing it in front of my mouth. "One bite. One bite won't set you back if that's what you think it will do. You always have a choice. The choice is yours, love." ... Just one bite, right? What's the worst that could happen? Mary Hawke, a young woman under the clutches of her tyrannical mother, seeks sanctuary from her preacher, Father Joseph Grayson, an early middle aged man who takes an interest in her wellbeing. But Mary never learned about the wolf in sheep's clothing... BOOK ALSO AVAILABLE ON INKITT.

Petyr Baelish didn't want to marry Lysa Arryn- to him, she was annoying, fat, and clingy. Sansa Stark didn't want to move to her aunt's home- to her, she was cold, abrasive, and loud. But soon enough, Petyr and Sansa realise that they both hate the same person they live with, and an unexpected friendship begins to bloom. A friendship, that soon turns much darker in nature... au!1940s / Lolita inspired

Sadie Rockwood and Julia Alessi are best friends, both eighteen and finishing up their senior year of high school. They are inseparable and have been for quite some time. Sadie has always yearned for a sense of belonging and unconditional love, something her alcoholic mother could never provide. Julia's family, however, seems to offer just that. But when she especially finds solace and acceptance in Julia's father, an unintentional attraction forms. As the two bond in secrecy, Sadie's issues worsen, and navigating through them with the unavailable man causes a destructive downward spiral that pulls him and the unsuspecting family along for the ride.

*Unfinished. First draft* ©TheCorruptNovelist What's a man to do when all his lustful thoughts are suddenly aimed towards his daughters best friend? A blooming flower stands before Jason seemingly unaware of the predatory gaze she incites in him. Will his desires give out and pluck this beautiful Lily from her innocent slumber? ~~~ Lily is about to turn seventeen. Never been kissed. She's a good girl with a secret sinful desire...for her best friends dad. She knows she shouldn't want it but she does. His eyes, his touch, his entire being. He feels like home. ~~~ A Blooming Flower is a story of star crossed lovers, fighting the obstacles of age, relationships and life experience in the name of love.

Caroline is a soft, sweet, God driven girl. Her Pastor, Father Julian, is the most important figure in her life. She feels he's as close to God on this Earth she can get. Is he?

Alison Abbott is an 18 year old art student. She is spending the summer before her freshman year of college with her boyfriend and his family at the beach. She has been through her fair share of trauma, depression, and struggles with trying to heal from her childhood. Warren Sallow is a happily married man with four children. He's a successful surgeon, wealthy, handsome, a doting father, and a loving husband. He has everything he could ever want. Alison and Warren realize quickly that they share a deep attraction to each other. They begin an affair. The problem? Alison is dating Warrens son... WARNING: This book is 18+ only. It contains extremely sexual content, a substantial age gap relationship, instances of self harm, adultery, and many other adult themes. Read at your own risk.

He was odd. But that's what she liked the most.