Set against the evocative backdrop of 1960s Louisiana bayou life, Gessika is the story of a fiercely independent young woman navigating the clash between tradition and her desire for freedom. Gessika Mozelle Batiste is no ordinary girl-she's bold, outspoken, and unafraid to challenge the expectations placed on women in her conservative community. Her individuality often puts her at odds with her father, Arnold, a controlling patriarch who demands submission from the women in his household, and her extended family, who view her rebellious nature as a threat to their way of life.
While Gessika struggles to find her place in a world that insists on conformity, she serves as a role model and protector for her younger sisters, Ciara and Eve, who dream of following in her footsteps. Amid the family tensions, she finds solace in Deston Ray, a kind-hearted and supportive young man who understands her need for independence and treats her as an equal.
Gessika is a richly layered tale of strength, resilience, and the courage to break generational cycles. With its vivid setting, complex characters, and themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery, the story captures the heartache and triumph of a woman determined to live life on her own terms, no matter the cost.
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Two years ago, an Elder vampire's explosive reveal in Times Square sparked a civil war between vampire clans. Some wanted to remain in the shadows, while others longed for the world to discover the truth about vampires' true nature.
Odette Zaleria, an heiress to the New York clan, gave up her rightful place as ruler to fight for a cause she believed in. Now, with vampire hunters closing in, she must reclaim her seat on the dangerous Family Council, and convince her kin of the real and imminent threat.
However, she has since been replaced by her sister's fiancé - a ruthless manipulative vampire and her former confidant, Dorian Darascu.
To succeed, she devises a daring plan - to seduce a vampire hunter and former military official, Jax, who has been dishonourably discharged. But Jax proves to be hard to fool and even harder to resist.
Odette is tangled in a web of lies and secrets, forced to choose between her family, her future, and the truth she's only just beginning to uncover.