"Love was never supposed to be a battlefield, but in the shadows, where loyalty is tested and hearts are torn, I learned that sometimes the greatest war is the one between who you love and who you choose."
Jaelyn is a strong-willed, passionate, and deeply loyal woman who never expected to find herself trapped between love and power. Born into a respected but dangerous family, she grew up longing for an independent life, far from the world of crime and control. With black wavy hair, deep brown eyes, and tan skin, she carries an undeniable beauty, but it's her resilience and heart that truly define her.
At first, she was a dreamer, pursuing her ambitions and believing in the innocence of love. But after being swept into the world of Markus King, a powerful and possessive mafia heir, she is forced to confront the reality of her new life-one filled with luxury, devotion, but also control. Yet, Ian Fields, the man who once held her heart, never stopped searching for her, forcing her to face the painful truth-love is never simple, especially when it's tied to the shadows.
As a mother, wife, and daughter, Jaelyn's journey is one of sacrifice, survival, and self-discovery. She's caught between two worlds: the dark, dangerous loyalty of her husband and the undeniable pull of the man who refuses to let her go. But Jaelyn is no pawn in this game-she's a fighter, learning to stand her ground, protect those she loves, and take control of her own fate.
Jaelyn's story is one of love, loss, and transformation, proving that even in the darkest shadows, there is always a choice.
Marcus Thorne wears several masks in his life-playing retired pirate, Captain Hawk, is his favorite, but if his secret is discovered, he could die. Captivated by his enemy's daughter, Marcus kidnaps her, but in turn, she captures his heart... until he discovers Isabelle is one of Napoleon's spies with the power to endanger his life and the lives of his friends.
After her release, Isabelle can't stop thinking about her masked abductor and how he'd stolen her heart before ridding her of his presence. Betrothed to a man who strangely reminds her of the man whose kisses set her ablaze, she marries him, only to discover he's not who he seemed to be and is withholding secrets. But then, so is she.
Content warning: This story contains a mild amount of violence and kidnapping... along with plenty of falling in love.