A Walk Among The Tombstones

The word 'mate' is said so often around here that it has just become a part of everyday life. But never in a million years did I ever think it would be directed at me. And the shit storm that followed was nothing I didn't expect. With a father that vowed never to let me go and a mate vowing to never leave me, things were about to get really complicated. With me stuck right in the middle

The tree I fell from was rotten. It's leaves were rotten, it's bark was rotten, and it's roots were rotten. Unfortunately, I am an apple that didn't fall far from that rotten tree. I was groomed in the shadow of that rotten tree and sprayed with poison to ensure I would be nothing but it's germinated seed. My earliest memories are dark and painful. My most vibrant memories are coated in crimson red and shame. The small pieces of my soul that I kept hidden and protected are the only parts of myself I can tolerate. The rest of who I am... The despicable trash that haunts my dreams... I hate. Death is the only answer to my life. Not love. I don't deserve love. A tainted apple is never put amongst the ripe juices apples. It is thrown away, discarded... As I should be.

Amaya Rosario - Moving to New York was supposed to be all about independence—college, city life, making my own way. But then there was Alan Chambers: quiet, kind, and impossible to read. And then there was his dog, Rufio, who seemed determined to make us happen. I didn’t mean to fall for the guy who doesn’t talk about himself. I just wanted to help out and do something meaningful. But now, between dog walks, city strolls, and a park worth fighting for, I can’t stop wondering if there’s more to Alan than he lets anyone see—and if maybe that something more could include me. Alan Chambers - I’ve built a quiet life in the city—just me, my dog, and the kind of peace that comes from staying in your own lane. I don’t talk about my past. I don’t let people get too close. And I certainly didn’t plan on Amaya Rosario. She’s bright, bold, and keeps showing up in places I never expected. I should keep my distance. I’ve got too many reasons to stay in the shadows. But something about her makes me want to step into the light—for the first time in a long time. Book 7 in the Ravenwood Series. It can be read as a standalone. However, to learn about the characters and past events that may be referenced, you should check out the rest of the series. Book 1 - The Princes of Ravenwood Book 2 - Chasing Kitsune Book 3 - Expect the Unexpected Book 4 - Out of My League Book 5 - Man's Best Wingman (starring Amaya's sister Xenia and introduced Alan and Amaya as side characters) Book 6 - Troubled Heart (Alan appears as a cameo)

They made a deal... He would act as her boyfriend to defuse the scandal that went on about her while she wouldn't reveal his vampire identity to everyone. But little did she know that she'd start falling for her fake boyfriend who couldn't reciprocate her feelings for him because he was a vampire that was placed under a curse to kill anyone he falls in love with.

Hyness worked out a way to get money even in a dirty way and sell herself to save her sister Lily from brain tumor disease. Pumunta siya sa isa sa pinakasikat na bar na alam niya sa kanilang lugar. Pinagpilian hanggang sa tumaas ng tumaas ang naging presyo niya at napatapat sa lalaking hindi niya kilala, she only remembers the sword tattoo on his right arm from the man she had slept with that night. She's second year college at malapit na rin gumraduate and one of a famous heartthrob named Kael James Montefalco dated her. Ngunit nagbunga ang nangyari sa kanila nong lalaki na nakasiping niya. She got pregnant and her parents hated her, dahil na rin sa walang maipakilala na ama ng dinadala niya si Hyness. Kael finds out about Hyness' pregnancy at kung ano-ano nalang ang mga nasabi ni Kael tungkol sa kanya. "Get rid of that child Hyness, if you can, abort him before you come to me and beg again in case you come back. If you hadn't just been flirty you wouldn't have gotten pregnant." However, Hyness also finds out who the real father of her baby, kaya mas pinili niya ang lumayo dahil sa kagustuhan ni Kael na ipalaglag ang sarili nilang anak.

A luxurious New Year cruise tour has stood on Brynne Emerson’s bucket list for years, but when it finally happens, she’s in for a shock. She catches her boyfriend cheating on her on the first night on board. Shattered, Brynne does the unthinkable. She has a drunken mishap with a stranger, probably the hottest man on earth. It isn’t so bad since she’ll not meet him again. But she’s mistaken and collides with him everywhere. Is he pursuing her? What can he want from her? Lucian Sylvester, a reckless billionaire, has trust issues where women are concerned. Therefore, he is unable to find himself a fake bride at such short notice. After a wild night with Brynne, he knows what he wants. Can he convince Brynne to sign a deal with him on his terms?

She is his passion, desire and his obsession. Luciano Greco, a formidable mafia boss has one goal in mind: making Jade Peterson his wife. And not even the forces above can stand in his way. * * * |Strong female lead, Dominating Male Lead, Obsession, Crime, Love and Lust| Luciano Greco, the ruthless crime boss of the Italian-American mafia has been betrothed to Jade Peterson but his would be wife is not as submissive as he imagined her to be. Infact, she is the opposite of everything; she is fierce, bold, outspoken, and impulsive. But still it does not deny the fact that he is pulled to this impulsive and cunning woman no matter how hard he tries to mask it. She has him on his knees but he is unwillingly to admit it. He is addicted and she is his drug. He is a sinner and she is his greatest sin. He needs to claim her for himself and tame the fiery spirit in her. From an arranged marraige which sets off a chain of events that tends to tear them further apart, will they both be willing to let down their guard and confess their love amidst the chaos? Will she let him claim her soul the way he yearns to claim her body as his?

For Olivia Phillips, life has never been easy, from losing her father, having a drunk of a mother to having a popular cheerleader sister who hates her. Even life at school is not better. She finds herself an outcast, being bullied, ignored by her crush and having no friends. She ends up reaching a point of enough is enough.

Matthew O'Donnell is a respected soldier that loves his family as well as his work. The things of his past haunt him down that made him dig himself in work. But an accident that happened will force him to go back home.Will it force him to face the haunted past?Will Matthew give in and listen to his mother’s wishes and live on a safe and happy life?Find out as the story progresses

Ethan Carter, the school’s notorious flirt, is used to getting any girl he wants. When a new literature teacher, the stunning and mysterious Ms. Vivian Hayes, arrives, she instantly becomes the fantasy of every male student. Confident in his charm, Ethan makes a reckless bet with his friends—to seduce the alluring teacher and secretly record their night together. But what starts as a game turns into something unexpected. That night, as Ethan watches Vivian under the soft glow of moonlight, he feels something foreign yet undeniable—love. For the first time in his life, he wants more than just a conquest. He wants her heart. His world shatters when Vivian discovers the existence of the video. Devastated and betrayed, she vanishes from the city without a trace. Ethan, consumed by guilt, desperately seeks redemption, but by the time he tracks her down, it’s too late—she is married to a wealthy man handpicked by her family. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Vivian forces herself to move on, yet deep inside, she knows the truth. The boy she tried to forget had already stolen her heart before she even realized it. Now bound by duty and haunted by love, she faces a cruel twist of fate—choosing between the life she’s obligated to live and the love she was never meant to have. Can Ethan win back the only woman he ever loved, or will fate forever keep them apart?