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"Oii Newton! I know you're there!" Not again. "Oii Ambujam! Oii Ambujanayaki Parameshwari!" Ugh. What now? Kathir's voice -loud, and aimed straight at my last nerve. I stood up reluctantly. There he was, perched on his terrace with one eyebrow raised, arms folded, ready to ruin my peace. I leaned over the parapet wall and stared down at him. "It's Ilakkiya! How many times do I have to tell you?" "You'll always be Ambujam to me." Full smirk. "Oh really?" I shot back. "Then Ambujam is going to the protest-with or without your royal permission." His face shifted. The mischief drained. "If you go..." he said slowly, "I won't talk to you again. Decide now. It's either me or that stupid Vedhagiri." I blinked. Then laughed. "That's easy. Vedhagiri." "That stupid old hill is more important than me? Your maama?" He threw his hands up. "Unbelievable! I curse the neutrinos of this entire universe. They've ruined my love story." "Your love story?" I grinned. "That failed one? Don't blame neutrinos for your hopeless flirting." I leaned in. "Scared I'll become a better hero than you?" "Don't turn this into a joke, Ilakkiya." His voice dropped, all playfulness gone. "Something's going to go wrong. I can feel it. And I... I won't be able to watch that happen to you." I stilled. "Oh? So this is about you watching? Many will be there-including your friends. Why stop just me?" He opened his mouth, then shut it. A silent war waged behind his eyes. Finally, he exhaled. "When the neutrinos fall in love," he said, softer now, "you'll understand." Then he turned and walked away. Neutrinos... fall in love? Has he gone completely mad? Or does he know something he's not telling me? *** Heads up, guys! I let myself go a little wild with this one-on purpose! This isn't like my previous stories. I so wanted to write one senseless smutty story, so here it is. I hope you laugh, blush, swoon, and enjoy it! ( Warning: Cousin romance trope! )

She came to the orchard to disappear, and fell in love with the woman who made staying feel dangerous. Nina comes to Iris's orchard to disappear. She doesn't plan to stay. She doesn't plan to want anything. She especially doesn't plan to notice the woman who moves through the trees like she belongs to them-sun-warmed, unhurried, impossible to ignore. The days are long and heavy with heat. Cherries stain fingers and shirts. Sweat, silence, and shared work strip away the parts of Nina that have been holding her together too tightly. Maeve never pushes. Never asks for more than what's offered. And somehow, that makes everything harder. Three cherries joined at the stem become a quiet promise: hunger, longing, love. Not the dramatic kind. The kind that grows slowly. The kind that stays. As the orchard hums and summer deepens, Nina begins to feel her body again-her wants, her fear, her hope. Being seen by another woman feels dangerous. Being held by a place that remembers feels worse. And leaving starts to feel like the bravest thing she might never do. Three Stemmed Cherries is a slow-burn sapphic romance about summer heat, emotional healing, and the tenderness of chosen family. A soft, intimate story for readers who love quiet longing, cottagecore atmospheres, and love that doesn't rush-but doesn't let go either.

Available on Kindle Unlimited Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/shrouded-passions or Amazon: https://a.co/d/9oPuCLX Murder, lies, deception, and love set in the outback under the Australian sun. A past of stolen gold, lies, and murder joined their families together. It was a past that Devon Munroy and Lotte Higgins knew nothing about. All they knew was the passion they felt for each other. When Lotte is shot and dies in Devon's arms, his world is destroyed. Four years later Devon has married the person his father handpicked for him, but he's still grieving for the woman he lost. He's a mere shell of the man he once was, his life having become a drunken haze without meaning. Then he meets a woman who reminds him so much of his lost love it makes his heart ache. Lotte has been in hiding for years, but when more bodies began turning up around town, all brutally murdered, she knows it's time to bring down the person who tried to kill her. And Lotte knows who is was-the woman Devon is now married to. Changing her looks in order to keep her true identity hidden, Lotte takes a job in their home, hoping to find some proof of the woman's crimes. But can she resist Devon when she's so close to him? And when the truth comes out will Devon be able to forgive her deception? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/seduction-lies-betrayal or Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hPnSeX1 Her journey to Australia should have been her new beginning...what she found was a love her past was determined to destroy. Maria Venetti fled the streets of London and the life of crime she'd been forced into, boarding a ship to Australia. Once aboard the Lady Douglas, Maria was determined to keep a low profile, isolating herself from the other passengers. Her plan was perfect...until she met the dark-haired stranger sitting across the dinner table. Nathaniel Ward was looking for a new start for himself and his daughter. When the Italian beauty, Maria, joined him in the dining hall, he was captivated by her wit, and ached to share so much more than a card game with her. When she agreed to model for one of his sketches, he feared he would no longer be able to deny his growing desire for her. What he feared most was losing his usually well-guarded heart to her, opening himself up again to heartache. Their relationship growing, Maria hoped that at last she would be free to start her life anew...that was until she learned a man from her past, Harold Beaxley, was also on the ship, threatening to destroy everything she'd hoped to find in Nathaniel's arms. Arriving in Australia, they stumble upon a web of seduction and deceit weaved by Harold - a man whose lies are determined to rip the lovers apart all for his amusement and greed. Will Nathaniel and Maria's love be strong enough to protect them from the pasts they so desperately wanted to escape? Or will they fall victim to the lies and betrayal that followed them across the ocean? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Available on Kindel Unlimited Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/product/lust-and-chastity or Amazon: https://a.co/d/etfqZjE Darien Avery followed Caitlyn Sinclair to Rockhampton, Australia, memories of their very heated and intense love affair fresh in his mind. Arriving in North Queensland, he soon discovered he wasn't the only man in this new country infatuated with this breathtaking blonde haired beauty. Women fitting the description of Caitlyn were being found dead, victims of the worst kind of sexual sins. Every clue pointed Darien in the direction of his own family. Desperate to protect Caitlyn, he sends her up north to her family hoping to keep her safe. When he received word that her body, along with a man's, was found shot dead near one of his packing sheds his heart broke. Caitlyn Sinclair fled from the packing shed in Rockhampton, fearful of the murder she had just committed. Instinct told her to go to the one man who would always keep her safe - Darien Avery. But when she found him, he was already holding another woman in his arms. Broken hearted, she fled up north to the town of Jarvisfield and to her father, determined to live her life independent of any man. Being accused of murder, Darien flees north to Jarvisfield to start again. It didn't take long for more women to be found dead, and he knew the man who had been butchering women back in Rockhampton must have followed him north. When he glimpsed the familiar beauty of Caitlyn Sinclair, relief filled him to find her still alive. He knew then he must warn her of the man hunting her and put an end to this horror. But when he goes to offer her his protection, Darien soon discovers she is no longer his lustful lover, rather a lady of chastity. Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/deceit-devotion or Amazon: https://a.co/d/0eKARMnU "I will pay you to sleep with my wife." Jarrah Miyan, a young half-caste aboriginal man, is supposed to seduce a white woman into an affair so her greed-driven husband can gain full control of her inheritance, including the rare collection of black opals she keeps under lock and key. When he walks into the study to meet the poor chit he's to take advantage of, he expects to find an aging woman who smells of stale perfume and gin. Who he finds though is the most beautiful woman he's ever laid eyes on - the same woman whose pale thighs had been wrapped around him just a few hours earlier as she'd begged him to give her pleasure. After their night of passion together, Emily Holtz doubted she would ever see Jarrah again. To have him standing before her now, asking for employment at her cattle station, was not a situation she had prepared herself for. She agrees to hire him on one condition. He has to spy on her husband and get her the incriminating evidence she needs to apply for a divorce. She's spent years in a miserable arranged marriage, and she's desperate to escape her dangerous husband, a man who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get what he wants. Their feelings for each other growing, Jarrah worries about what will happen when Emily discovers that he's been working for both her and her husband. Not that they could ever really be together, as society would never accept that...but would Emily be willing to risk everything for Jarrah? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence.

Available on Kindle Unlimited. Buy the whole story and the rest of the Sins of the Virtuous series at https://4thavenuepress.com.au/product/apathy-and-vigour or Amazon: https://a.co/d/afnSsIx Will the love of a woman save him from his own apathy? Tristen Brone lived a carefree life of wealth and passion...until it all came crashing down around him. The night Tristen's best friend died in a fire, Tristen tried to save him, but he failed. Not only did Jacob die, but Tristen is left with scars that make him feel like a monster. There are those in town who think Tristen is responsible for starting the fire, which includes Jacob's sister, the woman Tristen is in love with. The once confident, handsome, young man is now on a downward spiral of sorrow and depression. Soon after Amalie Fergus lost her brother in a fire, her father died and their family properties were repossessed. She had nothing left and no one to turn to. When she took a job as a maid for a wealthy gentleman she never expected that he would try to force himself on her, or that she would now be on the run for his murder. Running from the scene of the crime, Amalie collides with a man from her past who offers to keep her safe from the police on one condition-she return to Tristen and steal some property papers from him. When Amalie shows up at Tristen's doorstep, begging him to take her in, he's suspicious. Despite their passionate past, and the feelings he still has for her, all he can think about is how quickly she abandoned him. So why has she come back into his life after all these months? With the two former lovers reunited, it becomes obvious that the passion between them is still smoldering, but can they overcome everything that stands in their way, and will they ever discover who is responsible for the fire that changed their lives forever? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Available on Kindle Unlimited Buy the finished story at Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/carnal-transgression or Amazon: https://a.co/d/4B2yVXt Would you break the law to protect the woman you love from a killer? Constance Dunbar is desperate to discover who killed her sister. Her plea for help is ignored by the local police, so she advertises for a private investigator. Seamus Tynedale answers the ad, and she immediately recognizes him as the friendly stranger whose arms held her so tenderly as she wept after her sister's death. Seamus longed to be reunited with the dark-haired beauty who'd kissed him in the churchyard. When he ends up working for her as a private investigator, he knows that his position as a police constable needs to remain a secret due to her mistrust of the department. As Seamus hunts for the murderer, he finds himself lured into a den of secrets and lies tracing back eighteen years to Ireland, and it all seems to be connected to Constance. Seamus delves into Constance's past, hoping to understand the secrets she's so intent on keeping hidden. What he finds is a passion that ignites his heart and captivates his senses. When Constance's life comes under threat, Seamus has to choose between following the law and protecting the woman he loves from a killer. Will he be able to safeguard Constance, or will he lose her to the evil that seems to have followed her to Australia? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Available on Kindle Unlimited Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/product/indulgence-and-temperance or Amazon: https://a.co/d/etfqZjE Would you abandon the woman you love for your own indulgence? Beth Meridian has returned home, hoping to leave her sordid past behind her and settle into a quiet life. When her childhood friend, Hannah Raeburn, offers her a place to stay, Beth knows it won't be long until she runs into Hannah's brother, Daniel. What she doesn't expect is for him to reignite feelings deep in her heart, reminding her of the kiss they shared before she left town. Daniel Raeburn's past is scandalous, his sinful indulgences allowing him more wealth than he could ever need. Still, he wants more, and his gluttonous appetite for wealth and women leads him to buy into a partnership at the local hellfire club. When Hannah goes missing, Beth and Daniel follow her trail through the Australian outback. Witnessing the womanizer Daniel is, Beth flees on a cattle train headed north. Desperate to explain his actions, Daniel follows her. Arriving in the small town of Jarvisfield, Daniel is shocked to learn that Beth is now the owner of the largest cattle company in the area. He's even more shocked to discover that the preacher controlling the town, and stealing from the townspeople, is his once business partner William Maxon. He's convinced this man is also responsible for his sister's disappearance. When he learns William has Beth picked out as his next victim, Daniel knows he must do whatever it takes to make her listen to the truth. But she has no interest in hearing anything he has to say. Faced with losing the two women he loves, Daniel is forced to choose between their freedom and the possessions and wealth he has hoarded over the years. But even if he gives it all up, he still might lose everything. Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Available on Kindle Unlimited Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/product/vanity-and-humility or Amazon: https://a.co/d/dgEafcw What if vanity threatened to destroy the only love you've ever known? Detective Ethan Brant is on the hunt for a murderess who is seducing her victims and stealing collections of diamonds from each one. When the woman he suspects becomes his father's newest wife, Ethan's fears multiply. He's determined to protect his only remaining family member, no matter the cost. All of his attention is focused on bringing the guilty party to justice. He has no time for, or interest in, women. But when he discovers a beautiful, young woman swimming at the lake on his father's property he feels an instant attraction. Cady Eldon's history with men taught her it was foolish to lose her heart to one. But when she meets Ethan, she can't ignore the fire that burns inside her, making her long for the feel of his skin against hers. Discovering that he's a police detective, she becomes intrigued. Why would a man whose family is wealthy want to live so humbly? Her attraction to him, and her interest in the murder case he's working on, pulls them together on a journey north where they become entangled in the manipulative web of the murderess Ethan is chasing. Ethan and Cady soon learn just how cruel one woman's vanity can be and how she will stop at nothing to get the riches she believes she deserves. Will their love survive, or will they fall victim to the greatest sin of all? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Available on Kindle Unlimited Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/product/wrath-and-mercy or Amazon: https://a.co/d/harHMkd Would you show mercy to the lover who deserted you? Finley Helmer thought he had it all when Elina invited him into her bed. He thought he found passion and love beyond compare. Instead he was thrown into a life of smuggling black opals, drugs and aboriginal slaves. When he was charged with murder, he fled town to escape the charges, vowing to return and ask his lover why she'd handed him over to the police. Elina Clemence was ripped away from her home and the man she loved and brought to Australia to start her life anew. Her father promised her beauty and opportunity. What she found was a cruel and abusive business partner, and a step-daughter who wanted to destroy her. Despite the constant accidents following her and threatening her life, Elina sets herself up as a profitable shipping tycoon, with control over most of the towns supply. Despite her powerful position, her heart still ached for the man she once loved who disappeared from her life without a trace. Finding themselves passionately reunited, Finley and Elina discover the cruelty that tore them from each other. As they search for answers, they uncover the unrelenting wrath and vengeance of an opium addict who will stop at nothing until she has possession of the black opals she thinks they are hiding. Will their love for each other allow them forgiveness, or will they fall victim to the horror that seems to be following them? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

The full story can be purchased from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/envy-and-favour or Amazon: https://a.co/d/0dCjyDm8 What happens when a resentful man is determined to win the favour of the one you love? For years, Atol Livia has desired only one thing-to move north, far from the corruption of his father's business, and start a life with the woman he loves. That is if Anna Jenel can look past his poverty and will agree to marry him. When Anna informs him that she gave her heart to him long ago, never once caring about any wealth he might have, he's elated. But their plans are delayed when Atol's father is found murdered. Once Atol has finally settled his obligations and is able to leave town, he goes to collect Anna but discovers that she is gone. Anna doesn't understand why her father whisked her away in the middle of the night to travel north. When they arrive, she finds a fully operational cattle station, and an associate of her father's willing to do anything to gain possession of it-even marry her. When Atol arrives up north, all he can think of is being reunited with Anna. But he soon discovers that the man who murdered his father now has his eyes set on Anna and will do whatever is necessary in order to have her as his wife. This man is determined to gain possession of Anna's cattle station and the orange sapphires hidden there. Will Atol and Anna be able to protect each other from a murderer, or will they fall victim to the envy of this man and lose each other forever? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence.

The full story can be purchased from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/stolen-desires or Amazon: https://a.co/d/078GxkE3 When Samuel Ottarson rescued Nellie from certain harm, he was dazzled by her beauty and soft touch. Remembering the harsh consequences of becoming involved with a member of the fairer sex, and the deceit and anguish a woman could cause, he quickly retreats from her. He needed to make it clear that he was out west for business and not to chase some bit of skirt who would ultimately break his heart. Nellie Randolph is running for her life. Finally settling in Hughenden, she hopes for a new start. When she fails to find work as a governess, and with little more than the clothes on her back, she is forced into a life of pickpocketing. As Nellie and Samuel continue to cross paths, their affection for each other grows until he catches her trying to steal from him. Events that evening become even more dangerous when Nellie finds herself on the run from a murderer. Samuel swears to protect her at all cost, taking her east to his cattle station - and unknowingly to the past she had sworn never to return to. Nellie's hope for a new start with Samuel comes crashing down when her late husband's brother finds her, vowing to return her to the life of torment she had escaped. Fearful what lengths her brother-in-law will go to in order to stop her from revealing what she knew of his criminal past, she begins to doubt everyone around her - including Samuel and the love he claims to have for her. When Nellie is charged with murder, Samuel does everything in his power to save her from the gallows. Will he lose everything to save the woman he loves, or will he find all his efforts to win her freedom, and her heart, are in vain? Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence.

Available on Kindle Unlimited Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/impassioned-deceit or Amazon: https://a.co/d/5w5JPtp Would you risk your life for the one you love? At thirty-two, Hannah Wagstaff's scandalous past, and the scar it left her with, has made her a spinster, scaring away any offers of marriage. She had given up on love until by chance she was reunited with Patrick, a man who had lit a flame in her heart years ago before disappearing from her life. Patrick O'Doherty couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Hannah. He had been certain he would never see her again, but there she was, and this time he would do anything to keep her in his life. Things take a drastic turn when Patrick's vengeful stepfather starts demanding ownership of the cattle station that was left to Patrick by his father. Suddenly, Patrick finds himself on the run for his life, trying to uncover the secrets of his stepfather's past and the reason he would be willing to murder for a cattle station. Hannah is distraught when she's told Patrick died in a fire. Her grief continues when her sister is kidnapped without any clue to who could have taken her. Months later, when her sister returns, Hannah goes looking for the culprit. What she finds is Patrick, alive and working as a bartender at a hotel. Passionately reunited with Hannah, Patrick discovers that not only is his life under threat, but hers as well. What secrets tie their families together? Will he be able to protect Hannah, or will his love for her ultimately cost him his life? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

A YA rural romance set in New Zealand. Sarah has been bullied her whole life because of her Tourette's - a neurological disorder that causes involuntary tics. Caine is a cowboy fresh off a high country sheep station in the foothills of New Zealand's Southern Alps. The unlikely pair form a bond which seems like it can withstand anything. But when Sarah's father, objecting to the romance, kicks them off the family farm, is their love really strong enough to survive?

"Harmony in Shadows" weaves a tale of love, transformation, and resilience set against the picturesque backdrop of a fictional village in Japan. Haruki, a city boy, finds himself entangled in the rhythms of rural life as he grapples with the shadows of his past. Takeshi, a rugged country boy, becomes an unexpected harbinger of change and solace. As the story unfolds, Haruki's journey from the fast-paced city to the tranquil village paints a vivid picture of his evolution. From tailored suits to plaid shirts, from city lights to the warm glow of the countryside, his transformation becomes a testament to the healing power of love. Takeshi, embodying the spirit of the village, introduces Haruki to a life of simplicity, hard work, and shared laughter. Their initially tumultuous encounters blossom into a love story that defies stereotypes and transcends the boundaries of city and country. Against the idyllic setting of rolling hills, charming cottages, and communal markets, the narrative explores the challenges faced by the couple and the villagers. Themes of resilience and unity resonate as they confront shadows from their pasts, weaving a tapestry of emotions that culminates in a love strong enough to weather any storm. "Harmony in Shadows" invites readers to explore the intersection of two worlds, where love transforms shadows into a tranquil embrace. The narrative, rich in imagery and emotion, unfolds within the pages, offering a poignant journey that transcends boundaries and celebrates the harmonious blend of city and country life.

Available on Kindle Unlimited But the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/lovers-ransom or Amazon: https://a.co/d/0fdlnw6H Phoebe Toulouse ran away from her family...from her fiancé...from her life. Upon arriving in the dusty outback town of Millchester, Queensland, Australia, Phoebe is certain she is finally safe from the bastard who wants to rob her of everything she has...including her life. Being swept up in the strong arms of a stranger, she finds herself tempted with pleasures she couldn't refuse, and must face the uncertainty surrounding what was to become of her. This wasn't a job Raymond MacAllester wanted to do, but he had no choice. If he didn't take Phoebe back east to Inkerman, he'd be risking his sister's life. Given that she was Gordon Marriot's half-sister, he doubted it would be easy to find her, but he would not allow himself to feel guilt for any member of that heartless, corrupt family. When he meets Phoebe running for her life in the streets of Millchester, he couldn't believe this beauty was any family of Gordon's. When he finally took her into custody, he assumed she'd reluctantly agree to go back home. Never could he imagine that she would fight him as if her life depended on it. When Phoebe learns the true reason for Raymond coming after her, and his relationship with her brother, she is heartbroken and betrayed. Returning to Inkerman with Gordon, she resumes her place in his corrupt company. Desperate to find her and make her believe she was more than a business transaction, Raymond follows her to Inkerman and reluctantly reinstates himself into a life he hoped never to see again. Reunited with Phoebe, and desperate to save her from Gordon's overbearingness, Raymond risks everything to try and get her to safety. Will she let him play at being her knight in shining armour though, or has he left it too late? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

A love story filled with laughter and suspense

After an invitation to her best friends wedding, Kiz Jones grabs her camera, her boots and her guitar and heads south to the Yass Valley, excited to escape the rat race of the city. Sick and tired of her nursing career, she marvels at country life. Something tells her she belongs here. Pushing aside her parents disapproval, she jumps with both feet, landing in a life she could only dream of. Brumbies become her love, her voice becomes her heroin and her dreams become reality. Alex Hartley, the manager of Tarago, has been fighting his past in a bid to move forward. With haunting flashbacks, he wills himself heal. After meeting Kiz Jones, something in him shifts, as does his past. Sharing the high country, his sheep yards and his friends with the newcomer, his future becomes promising. From two different worlds, driven by the same passion, ignited from hidden sparks, can the two heal each other? In a world of wild spirits, dreams, and a haunting past, how can it all work together?

In a rural town near the Caspian Sea during the Russian conquest of Central Asia in the late 19th century, Amira travels across the mountains to marry Karluk, a young boy eight years her junior.