How far would you go to protect the ones you love? A successful architect with a promising career in London, Brian's world spins out of control when the man he always saw as a second father betrays him in the most unexpected way. Left without closure, a year has passed and Brian is now more determined than ever to undo the harm done to the ones he loves most, his family. Even if that means riding the thin line between justice, revenge, and obsession... Immersed in his resolve, finding love again was the last thing on his mind. Until fate steps in and a chance encounter changes everything. Meeting Olivia again so unexpectedly, at his best friend's wedding, stirs up memories he had long ago put away. She'd been his first love, his kindred spirit - and the woman who left him without saying so much as a goodbye. Which doesn't make him want her less. He knows it, the moment she locks her deep green eyes on his. Even knowing it might be too late to repair what's been once broken, Brian refuses to lose her again and sets out to find a way back to her heart. But it's been more than ten years since their story was left unfinished. Will they get one last chance to make things right? Or will Brian learn that sometimes justice comes at too high a price? *** NOTE TO READERS: A full-length, standalone contemporary romance, Where the Stars Fall was previously published on Wattpad as Falling Home. This edition has been fully revised with added and edited content.

"Dia, do you still love me?" He asked again as I gave up breathing fast from anger. "You divorced me, you kicked me out, you did all that crap to me and expect me to love you still?" I teared up, he is so stupid, "let go Damian." He looked into my eyes as I looked down to wipe them. When I looked back up he leaned in and kissed me. **************** Have you ever been accused of something just so crazy... you start to believe it. You start to convince your self you didn't do it. You lose your home, your family, your life trying to prove that it's wrong, that you didn't do it. Nadia Willis is a housewife with nothing to do but wait for her husband to come home so she can ask him about his day. One day he gets home and it just doesn't feel right. He's acting strange and not being him normal self. She keeps pushing for an answer but nothing. When she pushes too far he blows up accuses her of horrible things and throws the divorce papers on the table. Nadia is shock and appalled but what will she do with the secret she was ready to tell that same day. Come and find out with Nadia's story as 'The Billionaire's Ex-Wife' *************** Book 2 is out as well but being updated as you read now!!! NEW COVER COMINGG!!!

This book tells the story of two university lovers who managed to still be in love with each other even after graduation. Stella got pregnant in her final year, but they fought hard and hid it until her graduation day. Her parents tried to separate them but damian tried so hard and proved to her father that he is a responsible young man. Damian got a scholarship to further up his masters in harvard university but he refused to go. This is because he feared leaving his pregnant girlfriend and unborn child behind. Through the intervention of stella's parents damian was forced to accept the scholarship; and prior to the birth of his daughter he left to London. Two years later he completed his master and after putting up with so much criticisms, and challenges he built his own AI software. By fate he met the only daughter of a chinese conglomerate whom after seeing his mind blowing proposal decided to introduce him to her father. Her father agreed to invest in his company and even introduced him to his rich friends. In no time damian started his company, and launched his software. While still at home stella discovered a shocking news; it turns out that her 5 years of daughter has been bathing with facial blindness (prosopagnosia). They can only get help abroad, but didn't have the money. She tried calling her baby daddy, but the call never went through. Meanwhile Clare has a big crush on Damian, but pretended to have a boyfriend whom she loves dearly. What so you think is the fate of these three souls; find out in, I miss you

You & I are one big It's complicated Leon King a young CEO and also the hottest bachelor in NYC. Girls throw themselves at him some just to be in his bed and some after his last name. Guys hate him just because they want to be him. Mia Miller is a young naïve girl trying to make a life for herself. Wanting to escape her reality everyday but gets sucked in more. One day their worlds crash and after that things will never be the same. Who knew people could be different but so alike at the same time? Will their arranged marriage work? Or will it just collapse? Maybe some secrets are too big to handle. Or are they? ⚠️Disclaimer this book uses strong language and mature scenes⚠️ R A T I N G S #1 arrangedmarriage #1 newadultromance #1 assistant #1 bff #2 possessive #2 jealous #3 newadultromance #4 sexy #5 drama #6 CEO #6 guys #8 marriage #8 rich #9 billionaire #23 abandoned #39 firststory #208 romance

Lost Oceans - PUBLISHED! [SAMPLE: 10%] *Available on Kindle* Mia, a walking mystery, is washed up ashore where a young man finds her. Mia awakens with no memory of who she is, or how she got there. The only clue to her existence is the locket inscribed with "MIA". Elijah is intrigued and senses a need to be there for her, and so offers refuge in his home while he helps to search for clues of her life - he is adamant of keeping his own shadowed. He's a sniper. There is an engulfing sense of mystery to them both as well as a tirade of questions. After all, what are the chances Elijah, of all people finds her? ***Warning** This story may cause high levels of fangirling, love struck moments, toe curling suspense, make you fall in love with a fictional character and definitely leave you with a bookhangover.

Linette Cyan did not expect to give up her ordinary nineteen year-old life as wedding dowry in an arranged marriage. Engaged to a charismatic and compelling man who seeks rebellion against his powerful father, Linette finds herself plummeting into the same bloodbath of mystery as her vengeful fiancé. She soon discovers that she, too, is a key piece in a dangerous game of greed between rival families. Passion, tragedy, deceit, and murder become common occurrences in the perilous life of the unlikely couple. But how much are they willing to sacrifice for justice to prevail? Will they conquer their inner demons and find closure to a century-long mystery? This series is split into two parts: PART 1 | Tresora Arc : Chapters 1 - 28 PART 2 | Noir Arc : Chapters 29-45 Epilogue Completed October 2015. ACHIEVEMENTS (thank you lovelies!) : Awarded "One of the Most Read Stories in 2014". #2 in Action. ___ Old description: Recipe for 1 Linette Cyan: 1) Your dad is a notorious Mafia boss' right hand man. 2) Your family has a million dollar debt. 3) You become compensation through engagement to said Mafia boss' son. 4) You have (and are) a key to an ancient treasure vault being hunted down by opposing Mafia families. 5) Become a witness to murder, illegal drug operations, and treason. Repeat. 6) Engage repeatedly in gunfights and be kidnapped and held hostage on numerous occasions. 7) Learn that your best friend from high school is also a mobster. 8) Be able to fit inside a box containing illegal drugs. 9) Have a crazy madman want you dead. 10) Be able to run for your life in heels, and have a tazer with you 24/7. Seriously.

Aubrey is going through a lot, from always moving around to getting cheated on, but she falls inlove with ''mr popular'' and instantly loves her move, but with the move comes plenty of tragedies which no one going on their last year of high school should have to deal with. Getting pregnant was a life changing event, but it was no regret for her as much as it tore everything she had away from her. She meets a stalker who is constantly tormenting her and ruining her life, but find out how by reading the book on how her life changes completely. She plans moving for the last time for her baby, but we find out that wasn't the best idea with all the things starting to happen and creepy neighbor. Will things get better and baby make her very happy? Or will things get worse and it won't be safe for the baby? Her best friend who follows her with her new boyfriend gets held hostage, find out who did it and if they can escape and get help. Read my book to find out. I promise you wont regret it ;)

After much convincing, Abel has agreed to bring Mia for a formal visit to his home in Remno. He tries to explain to her that his apprehension is due to something much darker than a teenager's embarrassment over his parents. When they finally arrive, even Abel is not prepared for the Remno that his father has prepared for the Princess. Expect to find a bit of Tearmoon sweetness and humor, mixed in with some darker elements (much like the original story). I have attempted to explore the darker elements with a light touch without downplaying the seriousness of the issues being explored. Mia, Abel, Anne, the Emperor, and Ludwig are the usual suspects present in this story. A serious effort has been made to stay true to the personalities of the main characters and the general tone of the series but I have given myself free rein to have fun with characters that were undeveloped through the first 9 volumes of the series or create new characters that were needed to make this story work. Through 9 volumes this story has no great conflicts with Tearmoon continuity, but that will certainly change as more volumes are added to the main series. "Anne's Epilogue " was added a few months after the original story-I was happy with how the story originally ended, but then I thought it sort of needed a goodbye from Anne to close it out (or maybe I just wasn't ready to say goodby to Anne and Mia, so I just had to write some more?) I like how the Epilogue turned out, so hooray for me! I think that this is a very fun story that any Tearmoon fan can enjoy. Respectful constructive criticism is appreciated. Other than "Chapter 0 for Volume 1 which is also available on Wattpad, I have never done anything like this before. I love Tearmoon Empire, and I hope that shows in this story! Thanks, Jeoff Note: the version that I put on Royal Road is a little cleaner, but if you prefer this app, you won't really miss anything by using it, and you will get a map here!

'For The Mafia' Series - Book 2 of 3! Read Book 1 - Made For The Mafia - before reading this book and the synopsis below to avoid spoilers! ~~~ It's two and a half months later. After being forced to steal from Enzo and leave her new found life and love, Caterina is depressed and being held captive by her father and her scheming ex. While she fights to keep Enzo's memory alive and get back to him, she must brutally face her past and ultimately her future. Enzo won't give up until he finds her. He refuses to believe she willingly left, despite every sign she did. And he doesn't even know her biggest secret yet - what she wasn't able to reveal to him after the fateful day in town. Business is crashing while he crumbles, with Tony using the opportunity to attack at all fronts. He knows too much. Too many weaknesses. He must have someone on the inside. Will Caterina find the strength within herself to face off against her father and all that stands in her way to go home? Will Enzo be able to find and save her? Will either of them uncover the real mole in his organization before it is too late? Read the brutal and sexy sequel to 'Made For The Mafia' to find out! Betrayal cuts deep, but revenge cuts deeper. Started: December 3, 2021 Completed: September 30, 2022 (Book 3 is in progress!) Achievements: First 1,000 reads - March 1, 2022 First 10,000 reads - August 14, 2022 First 50,000 reads - February 5, 2023 First 100,000 reads - August 30, 2023 First 300,000 reads - August 5, 2024!!

"I want you to be present at every beck and call of mine. And your contacts with men should be very limited" "What exactly do you think I am?" "I know what exactly you are. You love the money and I have it. So don't be fussy and just accept what I'm giving you. I can be a very generous man. But in return, I expect my money's worth". ****************************************** 'MISUNDERSTANDING', A simple word yet so consequential. Add a pinch of prejudice and it can serve as a gasoline on fire. Berry lived a boring, uneventful life. Until one day her boss retires and a new boss comes in. But this new man has made it his mission to turn her world upside down. Sweeps her off her feet and makes her feel things she had never before. But is he really as nice as he seems? Berry sheds her past experience to let go. But is this the right decision? Because the man in the dark suit seems too good to be true.

This book is a RomCom book(Romance comedy). Read if you love laughing.😊 CURRENTLY EDITING AND WORKING ON RE-WRITING. PLEASE IGNORE SOME IMMATURE THINGS THAT THE CHARACTERS EXHIBIT. I'LL BE RE-WRITING THE BOOK AS SOON AS SCHOOL STRESS REDUCES A TAD BIT. Mia Montana has always had the fantasy of a perfect ever after. She believes she can find that in Dayne Matthews her current boyfriend. He is just that perfect person. It's him or no other. Jason Steele New York's most eligible billionaire bachelor. He is every ladies dream. But the problem is, he isn't looking for a long term commitment. Being a product of a failed marriage he believes love doesn't exist. Jason and Mia's grandfathers are best friends. When Mia's grandpa suffers from a mild heart attack, he realizes that there isn't much time left. But he has a wish, to see his grand daughter walk down the aisle. The problem is; he thinks Dayne isn't that man. He arranges with his best friend to match-make their grand children on the pretext of merging their companies. Jason and Mia refuse to compromise. So they strike a deal with them. "You both will live together for 30 days, if you don't fall in love with each other within those 30 days. You both can go your separate ways and marry whoever you want to marry". Found in between the devil and the blue sea, they both agree. Mia feels she is in love with someone already, so loving Jason will be totally impossible. But life isn't how it seems like always. They are yet to discover love isn't a matter of choice but a matter of the heart. Disclaimer- I know that this book has lots of plot holes, and all that. Trust me when I say I'm definitely working on it. I haven't fully gotten around editing it 'cause how busy life is at the moment. Note that, this book is my first book ever as a writer and as such has stuff that needs to be worked on. If you want to read a really thought out work, you can read my other books. I do hope you all understand.

"Get Away From Me" I stated as backed up against the wall. "I can do whatever I damn well, please. You belong to me." He said before kissing me. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The perfect family can hide thousands of secrets that are hidden behind closed doors. But for Megan things start to change after her crazy drug addict father murders her mother and brother. But after she thinks the worse had gone by, she is surely mistaken when her father starts to sell Megan off to men from a gang that he owes money to. But the men aren't' paying enough and the deadline coming for the money is coming closer and closer. And finally the day comes and the biggest drug dealer in the country comes to get his money back. But Megan's father has nothing to offer except his poor, broken, and damaged daughter. Of course, he agrees to take Megan. Megan soon thinks that he saved her. That is until she starts to notice his bad side. But his good side is loving and caring. But is that enough?

Five years ago, Tristian's wife left him, leaving behind their barely three-month-old twins. Taking care of the children fell on his parents' hands, and now Tristian struggles to find a mother figure for them. Whenever he brings a woman home, his kids seem fine with it but within an hour, they would drive the woman out, saying she wasn't worth his time. However, Tristian never gave up. Every day, after closing from the office, he would go on countless blind dates in search of the perfect match. Tristian kept bringing different women home, but the devious twins would always find a way to send them running. However, everything changed the moment the boys decided that enough was enough. That was when they brought her, a young lady with the aura of a queen, the only woman who managed to turn Tristian's world upside down. At first, he thought it was just an attraction, but after they got married and she fell comatose, he knew he had fallen in love again. His traitor heart had done it again, but love is a beautiful scam, so he gave in. Tristian, his new wife, and the twins had been living peacefully until his ex-wife came crashing back into their lives, making matters worse. Tristian's wife went missing while she was pregnant. Now the question remains, will Tristian remain brokenhearted again, or will his wife someday return to him with his unborn children? UPDATED weekly.

BOOK 1 C O M P L E T E D U N D E R E D I T I N G I quickly ran into a random room and locked the door behind me. Breathing heavy Sweating Scared "Jasmine........ Where are you?......" Damon said out in the open. I quietly whimpered as he passed by the door. "When I first saw you at school.....you were so breath taking, I had to make you mine. We were meant to be. " He walked back to the door I was hiding behind. "YOU. ARE. MINE." **** Jasmine's life was great. Things were great at school, she had the best of friend. She couldn't complain, not until Damon comes crashing into her life, metaphorically. Jasmine thinks he's a person you shouldn't mess with, a person with secrets, but at the same time, wanting to figure him out. Damon sees her in a different light than he would to anyone else, but still looks at her as if she's hiding something. Why is Damon so secretive? Most importantly... What is Jasmine hiding? Join Jasmine through this crazy, mysterious adventure she calls her life and see what's to come.. #417 in Teen Romance 9/22/18 #462 in Wattpad 10/16/18 #80 in highschool 11/16/18 #57 in highschool 11/17/18 #639 in Romance 11/22/18 *read at your own risk pls.*

[NOTE: This book was written in 2010, a time of long-distance phone cards, weight-loss obsessions, and searching for a man as a solution to life's problems-what a messy time to be alive! In other words, I hope you enjoy this throwback, and while this book does end on a cliffhanger of sorts, the sequel addresses any unanswered questions (which is hopefully fair, given that book 1 is free, ya know?] An awkward family homecoming at Christmas. A humiliating public weigh-in, with two judging parents as the audience. The announcement of a deadline for arranged marriage doom. And that's just the first two chapters. In "Year of the Chick," Romi Narindra must find love before her parents find her a husband. Easy to say, less easy to live through, as this book takes you deep inside "awkward Indian living in the West." To escape her fate, Romi wades through the waters of secret-dating, where self-consciousness is at an all-time high, and experience at an all-time low. It's the sort of thing that would turn almost anyone into a man-crazy freak with romance tunnel-vision, and that's exactly what ends up happening. All the while, a lack of inspiration in her corporate job leads Romi to her love of writing, in what quickly becomes a man-quest play-by-play. From whiskey-breath scum bags to uni-brow creeps and everything in between, Romi and her wingmen come up empty time after time. And that's when she meets a fellow writer. On the Internet. So will it be arranged marriage doom, or an Internet affair that's not as creepy as "To Catch a Predator"? Time will tell in the "year of the chick," a twelve-month quest to find love. Tick-tock. --------------------------------------------- "Year of the Chick" is book one of a series, and book two is available at Amazon! LENGTH: 75,000 words or 285 pages DISCLAIMER: this book contains profanities, blunt accounts of the dating scene, and many awkward family moments. Enjoy!

**CAUTION: A LOT OF GRAMMATICAL ERRORS, THIS WAS WRITTEN WHEN I WAS 13/14. WILL BE REWRITTEN SOON** Copyright © November 2014 All Rights Reserved She thought it would be a terrific idea to tell him the news as a wedding surprise. That morning at The Plaza, her mom's advice was to break the news first. As she made her way to the groom's room to tell him the news, she was left utterly shattered and he was caught red-handed. The man decides to have a little affair of his own just before their union. She was clueless of how long he had been at it- but one thing was crystal clear- she was evacuating. Far away from her now ex-husband-to-be. Of course she wasn't alone- within her was possibly a new life and beginning with the bastard left at fault. Will he come searching for her? What happens when years pass and still no sign of her? Five years is a long time but not enough to heal, people change and new paths lie ahead of them. What if they weren't meant to be standing at the alter in the end? Maybe this story was not supposed to have a happy-ending. Started: 06.11.2014 Ended: 18.02.2019

It has been nearly a year since Funmilola's disappearance and buried secrets were unearthed that shook her parent's marriage. Derek Olanrewaju arrived and was shocked at the state of things in his absence. Antonio is unable to move on but has totally turned his life around for the best and sometimes in denial about the divorce and Funmi's disappearance. Funmilola will return under new circumstances and Antonio would leave the country, leaving her to pick up the pieces once again. The breaking news of Antonio and Funmi's divorce would lead to a series of heartbreaking events that would wreck havoc mostly on Funmi's career and life, tear the two families apart, bring back Sharon and tie Funmi back on the sacrificial altar. Overnight, she became a National Disgrace and Villain. What will happen when the Naija Netizens become your worst nightmare and all turn against you? Funmi would soon find out that whoever wears a crown must bear its weight. Will Funmi maintain her Godly integrity or will she buckle under the pressure to "clear" her name and tainted reputation and save her family's business that will become a casualty in a private war gone public? More importantly, will Antonio come back and save the day? Can Antonio and Funmi overcome these huddles or will a family friendship that spanned decades disintegrate to nothing? "I will not allow my daughter to be sent to the slaughter house a second time! Family friendship be damned! I will not watch Funmi die under this weight of a problem we buried her in! No! Not on my watch! Let the world know why she divorced your man whore son Antonio! Set my daughter free. She has taken enough bullets for all of us! No more!" Sacrifices must be made and once again Funmi became the sacrificial lamb. Tighten your seat belts for a very rocky ride!!!

*Heighest ranking 26th in Love, 1st in General Fiction, and 1st in Tragedy, as well as no#1 in mystery* When you're the most feared and powerful Italian Mafia Boss, you cannot have the world know of your existence or of any personal ties you may have. Otherwise bad things tend to happen, and this man learned that lesson the hard way. Now, he refuses to allow anyone close to him, much less get anywhere past his cold exterior. Their story wasn't meant to begin like it did. They weren't meant to meet the way they did. After all, she was only a university student and he was a ghost. Nonexistent, a rumor, a story you told your children at night. But when the most unforeseen circumstances cause their paths to cross, not once, not twice, but thrice--an encounter that ends with the vow of discretion and avoidance. They have no choice but to acknowledge they have to stay away before one of them gets hurt. Which is exactly what happens. This causes another encounter between the two, but this time with a promise of safety and security, because he owes her his life. *** "I say what I mean, and I do what I say." He assured in a low rumbling voice that had her transported back to older times. "And when I say I will keep you safe, believe me, that not even a hair on your head will be touched." (The full story can be found on the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPSKL6W)

Eleanor had it all. She came from a powerful family, held money, a title. Now she has lost it to no fault of hers. It seemed she couldn't lose anything more, but she spoke too early. Her life now belonged to her new monarch. Lord Blackburn-Hanover. The man was the devil himself. Set on one goal and one goal only. To destroy her. An easy task when spoken, one that now seemed to prove difficult once put to action. With a new life thrust upon her with no warning, Eleanor must adapt to a new setting, new people, knowing her life barely hangs off a thread with the sinful man holding it. As a forbidden romance blooms, dangerous forces threaten to tear it down and not is all as it seems. And the Lord isn't either. HIGHEST RANKINGS #13 in jealousy out of 1.09k stories (5/20/2024) #16 in nonfiction out of 1.53k stories (6/29/2024) #15 heart-felt out of 4.48k stories (7/18/2024) #41 heartwarming 4.61k stories (7/16/2024) #30 animals out of 29.8k stories (7/18/2024) #88 in fiction out of 1.93k stories (5/26/2024) #7 in romancesreads2024 out of 63 stories (7/16/2024)