Her style is effortless chic, often dressed in flowing sundresses or sleek jeans and blouses that accentuate her slender yet curvy figure. A sprinkle of freckles across her cheeks adds a playful touch to her radiant complexion.
As I sat on my porch, sipping lemonade and watching the sunset, I couldn't help but notice the girl next door. She was a vision of loveliness, with long, curly brown hair and sparkling hazel eyes that seemed to dance with kindness. Her name was Emily, and she had moved in next door with her family a few months ago. At first, I had barely noticed her, but as the days turned into weeks, I found myself looking forward to catching glimpses of her as she went about her day. Emily was the kind of girl who made you feel like everything was going to be okay.
She had a warm smile and a gentle way with people that put even the grumpiest of souls at ease. As I watched her tend to her garden, her green thumb evident in the vibrant blooms that spilled from her flowerbeds, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. As the summer drew to a close, Emily and I began to talk more and more. We'd chat about everything from our favorite books to our childhood memories. I was struck by her intelligence and her compassion, and before I knew it, I had fallen deeply in love with the girl next door. As the seasons passed, our love continued to grow. We'd take long walks through the neighborhood, hand in hand, and talk about our dreams and aspirations. Emily was my rock, my confidante, my best friend. One day, as we sat on my porch, watching the sunset, I turned to Emily and asked her to be my wife. Tears of joy streaming down her face, she said yes. And as we hugged, the world around us melted away, leaving only the two of us, lost in our own little bubble of happiness. Years have passed since that day, but my love for Emily has only grown stronger. She's still the girl next door, but now she's so much more – she's my partner, my friend, my soulmate. And as I look into her eyes, I know that I'll love her forever.
Will their love be strong enough to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, or will the constraints of their worlds tear them apart.
Brenna lived with her adoptive parents for twenty years, enduring their exploitation. When their real daughter appeared, they sent Brenna back to her true parents, thinking they were broke. In reality, her birth parents belonged to a top circle that her adoptive family could never reach. Hoping Brenna would fail, they gasped at her status: a global finance expert, a gifted engineer, the fastest racer... Was there any end to the identities she kept hidden? After her fiancé ended their engagement, Brenna met his twin brother. Unexpectedly, her ex-fiancé showed up, confessing his love...
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."