Zera McDaniels

He was born in blood. She was born in light. Their worlds were never meant to collide--until one dangerous night bound them forever. Adrian Romano is ruthless, feared, untouchable-the heir to the most powerful mafia family in New York. He kills without hesitation, takes without asking, and rules without mercy. Love has no place in his world. Sophia Moreno is everything he should destroy. Innocent, radiant, untainted by the shadows that consume him. She should have walked away the night she saw him pull the trigger. But Adrian doesn't let go of what he desires. Drawn into a dangerous obsession, Sophia becomes the target of enemies who would do anything to break the Romano empire. To keep her safe, Adrian must fight a war that could cost him his crown, his soul... or her life. But in a world built on betrayal and blood, desire can be more dangerous than bullets. And once the mafia claims you, there's no escape.

He built an empire without ever being touched. She was supposed to be the one telling his story-not changing it. Julian Cross is a tech prodigy, a reclusive billionaire, and the media's favorite enigma. He's also a thirty-two-year-old virgin-and not because he can't have anyone, but because he's never let anyone close enough. His life is control, silence, and steel... until isla Monroe crashes into it. Isla is a journalist trying to resurrect her stalled career. One exclusive with Julian could mean redemption. But she never expects the guarded man behind the genius to be so devastatingly human. So lonely. So unclaimed. What begins as a professional assignment spirals into forbidden kisses, stolen moments, and a connection too powerful to ignore. But when their intimacy explodes into the public eye, Isla becomes the villain in a narrative written by vultures. Now the world is watching. Secrets are surfacing. And Julian must decide if he's willing to risk his legacy-for love. Because sometimes the man who has never been touched... is the one who burns the brightest

One wardrobe malfunction. Two people who don't belong together. Three awful "Be my wife." Everyone else is at this party to marry the host. I'm only here until I can get a ride home. When my dress rips in the world's worst-timed wardrobe malfunction, I go find somewhere quiet to fix it. So I'm standing there in nothing but my heels when, As my luck would have it, the door opens... And the man of the hour walks in. I wish I could say I played it cool. But it's been a looong time since anyone has seen me in my birthday suit... Much less the hottest man I've ever laid eyes on. All I want to do is fix my dress, click my heels three times, and be back on my couch in fuzzy slippers. But Ivan has other ideas. He's decided who he's taking to the altar... And I don't have a choice but to say "I do."

CRACK. Daniel landed a clean punch right to Leo's jaw. I gasped, hand flying to my mouth, but internally? Oh god, that was satisfying to watch. Ally and I latched onto each other, giggling like schoolgirls, and took this as our cue to GTFO. We bolted from the VIP section, dodging security and weaving through the crowd until we reached the DJ stage. The bass rattled my bones, the lights flashing in dizzying neon colors. Ally clutched my arm. "What the hell did you say to that guy, Daniel?" I burst into laughter, now fully slurring. "I told him that Leo was my obsessive ex. That I had a restraining order against him, and he wouldn't leave me alone." Ally's jaw hit the floor. "Celeste. YOU DIDN'T." I grinned wickedly. "I did. And then I told him if he protected me, he could have me all night long." Ally full-on SCREAMED, grabbing my shoulders. "You evil little genius." We howled with laughter, ignoring the chaos happening behind us. The VIP section was in full-blown war mode, but us? We were thriving. Dancing, spinning, arms in the air, riding the high of the night. We climbed onto one of the podiums, bodies moving with the music, our dresses clinging to our curves. We were reckless. We were untouchable. Until we weren't. One second, I was basking in my freedom. The next, a pair of strong hands gripped my thighs, and before I could react-I was THROWN over someone's shoulder. Everything tilted. My stomach lurched. I shrieked, pounding my fists against a broad, muscular back. "WHAT THE FUCK-PUT ME DOWN!" I twisted my head, and even through my blurred, drunken vision, I knew exactly who had me. Leo. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Celeste never wanted this life. She never wanted the weight of her family's name, the blood-stained legacy, or the ruthless enemies lurking in the shadows. And she sure as hell never wanted to marry Leonidas Astor-the man who once meant everything to her as a child, until he turned her world into a nightmare. Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, Celeste and Leo are bound by an inescapable contract, tangled in a web of power, revenge, and deadly secrets. But when Celeste uncovers a chilling truth-one that shatters the foundation of their hatred-she realizes she's been fighting the wrong enemy all along. The real monster has been hiding in plain sight. And now, both of them are running out of time. With danger closing in and betrayals lurking around every corner, Celeste must decide: Can she trust the man who ruined her life? Or will this marriage be the beginning of her downfall? Vows were made. Lies were told. And in a world where love and money are weapons, Celeste is about to find out just how deadly it can be.

From Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes a new edition of her fan favorite series. Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring gorgeous sprayed edges, exclusive special design features, and never seen before bonus content. He's rich, gorgeous and utterly irresistible... and now, he's her boss. An unexpected first class upgrade, a snowstorm, and one unforgettable stopover with a man who made her lose all sense of reason. That was supposed to be the end of it. But when Emily Foster walks into her new job at Miles Media, she comes face-to-face with the man she thought she'd never see again. Jameson Miles is powerful, ruthless, and completely off-limits. As the billionaire CEO of the most powerful media empire in the world, he works hard and plays even harder. He's also determined to pick up exactly where they left off. But Emily isn't the same woman she was that night. And she's not willing to risk her dream job on their connection, no matter how electric it is. As the tension between them builds, so does the chaos around them. But Jameson isn't a man who gives up easily. And when it comes to Emily, he's determined to make her his, no matter what it takes.

When April Morgan wipes spilled beer from her face at Goody's Bar, she doesn't expect her night to collide with danger-or with Diablo Romano, a man whose very name sends tremors through the underworld. Dark-suited, merciless, and untouchable, Diablo rules his empire with cold precision... until April's defiance catches his attention. Drawn into his shadowed world, April finds herself torn between fear and fascination. Every glance from Diablo burns deeper than the last, awakening a desire she can't deny-and a peril she can't escape. But behind his deadly control lies a secret war against his own blood: Abel Romano, the brother who betrayed him. As the Rossi Cartel moves to strike and loyalties fracture, April becomes both pawn and prize in a game of vengeance. With her friends Aria, Jammie, and Joe caught in the crossfire, and allies like Brian and Karen concealing dangerous truths, April must decide how far she's willing to fall for the man the world calls a devil. Because once you belong to Diablo Romano, there's no turning back. Will April surrender to the darkness that craves her-or will loving the Mafia King be the one sin she can't survive?

Young Tyler Grant is falsely convicted and imprisoned for three years. He returns home to see his family ruined and tortured in his absence, and his girlfriend marrying the man who jailed him. With newfound abilities he cultivated in prison, Tyler will exact his vengeance and rise to the pinnacle of the world.

Ivy Vale is a low-ranking omega who has spent her entire life enduring humiliation, rejection, and silence. When fate reveals Alpha King Rowan Blackwood as her destined mate, Ivy dares to hope for a future beyond survival. That hope is brutally destroyed during the public mating ceremony, where Rowan coldly rejects her before the entire pack, choosing another woman as his future Luna. But the severing of their bond awakens something ancient within Ivy. In seconds, Rowan loses his Alpha dominance, collapsing before his people, while Ivy absorbs his authority, becoming the most powerful werewolf alive. As chaos erupts across the territories, Ivy learns her omega identity was a lie. Her bloodline descends from the Primordial Alpha Wolf the first ruler of all werewolves. Her power threatens to rewrite pack hierarchy and destroy centuries of tradition. Forced into close proximity with the man who betrayed her, Ivy must navigate political conspiracies, assassination attempts, and growing emotional turmoil as Rowan struggles to regain his honor, protect her life, and earn forgiveness. Enemies rise, wars ignite, and ancient secrets unravel, revealing that Ivy's destiny is far greater than being a mate she is meant to rule. Torn between vengeance and love, Ivy must decide whether to claim her throne alone or risk her heart one final time for the man who once shattered it.

Once a upon time they were a happy family. One accident changed it all. Mum and dad gone. Sister missing, Will they ever find her and bring her back? Is she safer with them or without them? Maybe letting her go is the best thing? The enemies are watching and waiting for the right time to break this family once again, Can they win the battle once again without losing anyone again?

Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded. It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers. The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational. The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves. Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.

Laura has always wished she would become a tomb raider and which she did with the help of her best friend Ralph. But things got twisted when she learnt about her past life. Find out in this thrilling story of love, adventure, betrayal and death..

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