Birdie In this world, it is a sin to have a good heart. In a world where power is inherited, promises are broken, and kindness is eradicated, I tried to be good. But no matter how far I ran, the past yanked me back by the collar. The worst thing that can happen to a good heart? It is catching the devil's attention. And liking it. He made the likes of me learn how to beg—begging for it to stop. That pull of brusque hands, the pitch black and Russian laced words. The second worst thing to happen? It is to want to understand it. Sasha I hate many things, but nothing tops the specific kind of...

Liv It’s not easy growing up down Ridge Road. Where the fences are sharper, and the dogs bark louder. Not when turning your head is taught to you before you can tie your shoes. I moved out of there a long time ago, but the abandonment of this city still pulses through my veins. I am not like the people who raised me. Not anymore. Where they forget the victims' names, I ask about them from door to door. It all began with Ava Thompson. Vanished from a white picket fence life. Some days I am not sure if I seek her or atonement. But this time? It brought me to him. Landed me in front of his ...

He owns her body. Her soul. Her future. Dante Severino is the devil in a suit—a ruthless, psychotic mob boss with no moral code and a darkness that runs deep. When he saw her for the first time, he knew she was meant to be his. Hannah Brightley, the innocent daughter of a family drowning in debt, becomes his obsession. He orchestrates the debt just to have an excuse to claim her—and he doesn’t just take her. He marks her. Tattoos his name across her skin. Steals her birth control and forces her to bear his child. His love is brutal. Unforgiving. All-consuming. Warning: This is a dark ...

Damir Unyielding. The storm that breaks men before they see it coming. A father. A killer. A Bratva lieutenant drowning in blood and regrets. I built my world on power and vengeance, carving out an existence where love had no place. Until her. Seraphina De Luca A woman with secrets in her eyes and a past that won't let her go. She fell into my hands by chance— Or maybe it was fate, twisting the knife in my already ruined soul. She needs protection, but I am not her savior. I am the monster she should fear. Yet, when danger comes for her, I make a choice that will change everything. I take...

My best friend’s dad was always just that—her dad. The single father next door. The man who always waved. The man I never thought twice about… until now. Landing my dream job as a paralegal should have been exciting. Until I step into the firm’s conference room and discover—Richard Sterling. My new boss. My best friend’s father. A senior partner at the firm… …and the silver fox I suddenly can’t stop thinking about. Late nights at the office blur the lines. One stolen kiss. One reckless business trip. And now? One life-changing secret. Office rumors swirl. Sienna—my BFF, ...

Daughter of parents who counted President Washington as a friend, Sarah had a bright future. Until... she's caught up in a scandal and cast outside society. Three lonely years pass and to start afresh, she forsakes the thirteen United States for faraway French Colonial New Orleans. But sailing south through the pirate-ridden Caribbean is no place for an unprotected lady. Douglas “Mac” McKuen is hired to protect her. Though also outcast, at first he believes the ill-founded gossip. But during the dangerous voyage, the two forge a bond to face whatever comes—as friends. Mac plans to ...

Ultra-private, ridiculously handsome Crown Prince Arthur has always gotten by on his charm. But that won't be enough now that the Royal Family is about to be ousted from power once and for all. When Prince Arthur has to rely on the one woman in the kingdom who hates him most, he must learn that earning the love of a nation means first risking his heart. Twenty-eight-year-old Tessa Sharpe, a.k.a. The Royal Watchdog, hates everything about Prince Arthur. As far as she's concerned, he's an arrogant, lazy leech on the kingdom of Avonia.

Piper Skye is rock 'n' roll. She's party all night, sleep all day. She's get wild and be free. Or she would be if she had the time. And the energy. And not being so awkward would probably help, too. As the owner of a thriving dessert business, Piper spends her days at school and her nights elbow deep in batter and frosting. She's confident her hard work and sacrifice will pay off as long as she stays focused and sticks to the plan. Jake Hyde is a workaholic with a jaded outlook on life.

Amazon #1 Bestseller in Southern Fiction Amazon #1 Bestseller in Private Investigator Mysteries Caught up in the narcotics trade of rural Appalachia, nineteen-year-old Willa Taylor vanishes from her parents’ home in Eastern Kentucky. The region has fallen on hard times. A once booming coal industry is in decline. In its wake the drug business has taken over. Locals say narcotics are devastating Appalachia faster than strip mining ever could. When Lexington private detective Cal Tyson is hired to find the missing girl, he discovers a small mountain town cut off from the rest of society, ...

*** Global Book Awards 2024 SILVER MEDAL WINNER for Contemporary Romance *** She is madly in love. But he can’t see past his pain. Will he ever open up to her? Can a man with a tortured past allow himself to be loved? Axel, a striking young artist, haunted by his childhood trauma, finds peace within himself through art – expressing himself on canvas – and through the company of his favourite horse. His torment becomes the source of his inspiration to paint. One night, Hyunah stumbles into his atelier, igniting a spark neither of them could foresee. He takes her out to discover Vienna ...

A sweet and humorous tale to make you smile and inspire you to believe that taking chances can lead to the happy ending you’ve always wanted. When a small-town craft shop owner is commissioned to paint a mural in the city, she somehow gets swept into pretending to be the girlfriend of a young and ambitious CFO. Adrian Maxwell is determined to acquire the best art in the world and has no clue his plans are about to be thwarted by small-town Kari Smith, whose honest heart and love of a paintbrush and canvas is about to make his dreams come true. From a New York Times bestselling author, ...

Broken and confused, Kathy knew one thing for sure... She survived the accident… …but her memories were gone. How would she piece together who she was? When she woke up, she couldn’t remember her name. The people said they were her parents and they seemed familiar, but she struggled to recognize them. The woman who said she was her friend was hiding something. Why didn’t she trust Donna? Back at her childhood home, surrounded by things that might help her remember, Kathy struggled to unravel the puzzle that had become her life. Her body was healing, but the amnesia remained. The man...

Running away from home stark naked after shedding my wedding dress… Probably not my brightest idea. But the only way I’m marrying Michael is over my dead body. I’ve stumbled on a ranch in this small town now, and I need all the help I can get. Even if it means faking another marriage with the sexy cowboy who found me. This alpha wolf shifter’s got his own issues with relationships, but the money I’ve offered him should make him consider being my husband. BUT if he finds out I lied about the money, there’ll be hell to pay. Hopefully, I can be free of Michael before that happens. ...

A page-turning story full of romance, laughter, and a touch of scandal, A Lady’s Scheme follows three friends on their journey to capture the hearts of the men they desire. Debuting is not always the magical experience it is thought to be. Between social calamities, forbidden love, and daring escapades, these young women will have to hatch an audacious scheme if they hope to salvage their season and their chances at true love. Passion, intrigue, and a few unexpected twists await. What could possibly go wrong? Look inside to begin reading now! A Lady’s Scheme is the amusing first novel ...

His name is Royal, but he's no prince charming. He's not even a prince - though you could say I loved him once upon a time. He was my older brother's best friend. Growing up, he sat at our dinner table every Sunday, teased me mercilessly, and pretended I annoyed him. When I was old enough, he took me on my first date. Royal taught me how to drive. Escorted me to my junior prom. Gave me my first kiss...among other things. He was my first taste of toe-curling, all-consuming, can't-sleep love.