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I had fallen in love with my father’s friend—the man I was supposed to call “uncle,” Kael Viremont. For a while, I thought he loved me too. We even had this silly little promise—that if I turned twenty-seven and still want to be with him, then we could be together, publicly. Five days before my twenty-seventh birthday, I overheard him saying he’d never liked me. That he was going to marry his childhood sweetheart. And as if that wasn’t cruel enough, he was planning to use the wedding to cut me off for good. So I did the one thing I should’ve done a long time ago—accepted that he and I would never belong to the same world… and disappeared from his life for good.

“I know you want me. Petals.” His husky voice broke the silence in the room. “And I want you too.” My excitement spiked up as he ripped off my nightwear and did the same with his clothes exposing his well-built body. We were naked now, and his scrutinizing gaze made my heart race with anticipation. It was as if my mind had gained complete control of my body even as I willed myself to stay in control, it wasn’t working. “Uncle Ivor. This can't… you know Dad will–” I tried one more time, still in shock that this was happening. “This will stay between us. It will be our little secret, petals.” He whispered again, climbing the bed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Every girl has that time when they crushed on that one person they shouldn’t crush on and couldn't have, and it was quite the same for Renee Morse, especially when that harmless crush turned into something as endearing as obsession. She always dreamed about herself in the strong arms of her godfather and her dad’s best friend, Ivor Walker. His voice alone is enough to make her knees weak and nipples erect. Her body aches for him, her fantasies of him leaving her trembling, and her desires unrelenting. When her parents moved away for work and she had to spend her holiday with him, she took it as a sign from the universe and decided to seduce him until he wanted her as much as she wanted him. She succeeded, but little did she know that forbidden relationships always bring havoc and nothing is as simple as she thought. With enemies lurking and secrets from Ivor's past resurfacing, how long can they keep their relationship hidden? Will their love last the test of time, or will they drift apart?

After I got a second shot at life, the very first thing I did was enroll in an intensive weight-loss boot camp. In my past life, my boyfriend was always on my case about my weight. He flat-out told me he wouldn't put a ring on it unless I got down to a hundred pounds. I tried every diet and workout plan out there—I pushed myself to the edge—but instead of losing, I packed on even more pounds. Meanwhile, my so-called best friend ate cheeseburgers, fries, and pizza like it was her job and still dropped from 130 pounds to a hundred in less than a month. The second she hit that magic number, my boyfriend's head turned. They started sneaking around behind my back. When I finally confronted them, they shoved me off a rooftop. It wasn't until after I died that I discovered the truth: my "best friend" had linked herself to a weight-transfer system. Every single pound I struggled to lose went straight to her. And every ounce of fat she should have gained? It landed right back on me. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the exact day my boyfriend gave me his hundred-pound ultimatum. With every memory of my past life intact, I couldn't help but smile. My best friend wants to be skinny, does she? Well then, let's see how she likes being nothing but skin and bones. Let's see if forty-five pounds is skinny enough for her.

I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to graduate top of my class, get into the best law firm, and make my brother proud. What I’m not here for? Sharing an apartment with Cade freaking West. My brother’s best friend. Tattooed, cocky, insufferable. A walking red flag on skates with a motorcycle named Roxie and a different girl in his bed every night. We don’t get along. We never have—especially not after what happened. He hates me for it. I don’t regret it. I was right. But the longer we’re forced to live under the same roof, the harder it gets to ignore the heat. The tension. The way he looks at me like he’s two seconds from ruining my entire life.

I never expected to fall for him, my best friend's father. From the moment I saw Marcus stride across the deck, water dripping from his shoulders, I knew this summer would change everything. I was eighteen now, no longer the little girl who used to play in his backyard. But to him, I was still just Lily's friend. Still off-limits. Still invisible. One vacation. One chance. I'd make him see me differently, even if it meant playing a dangerous game. Because some desires are too strong to ignore, and some men are worth every risk.

“Are you really a virgin, Doll? Have you really not let anyone stretch this pussy?” “N-no.” He hummed something in my ear, and then a pool of wetness formed between my thighs. Looking up at him, I was sure I wanted him to take my virginity. It was everything I had always wanted since I was 18—since I knew how people had sex, how the thing between a man's legs worked. Since I had spent all summer practicing in my bedroom, under the sheets, fingers deep in my pussy as I screamed my best friend’s brother’s name — fuck you, Kai Reed. ~~~~ Dylanne Hayes has always had a huge crush on her best friend's brother, Kai. He's every woman's dream—and hers, of course. But she can't betray her bestie’s trust, especially not after what happened five years ago, on her 18th birthday. Now Kai is back in the States. He's different, more charming, and she swears she's over him. So her bestie, Kim, arranges a date with Kai's best friend, a “casual meet.” What happens when Kai decides that he is done letting her be someone else's, and this time, she is his? Warning: this is smut with a plot. The kind of book you crack open and immediately regret because now you’re hot, bothered, and way too invested. Ever looked at your best friend’s brother and thought, yeah, that is a terrible idea, let me ruin my life a little? This book is that bad decision. It’s messy, it’s scandalous, it’s fucking shameless, and it does not behave. An Erotic Romance with a little bit of pain, and yes, I do write the scenes.

When Sylvia lost her last family and thought this was where her life as a rogue began, the most powerful Alpha dragged her to his mansion. "I owe your father a debt," he said to her. "Anything you desire, I’ll give it." But as he leaned closer—cedar and danger swirling in the air—all she wanted was: His teeth on her neck. His kiss like a brand.

Walang maramdaming kahit na katiting si Lucilia mula sa asawa. At kinamumuhian siya ng anak niyang lalaki dahil gusto nito ng ibang nanay. Hanngang sa mapagod at mapuno na si Lucilia ay nakipaghiwalay siya sa asawa. Iniwan niya ito. Umalis siya kasama ang anak na babae. Nagpatulong siya para ma divorce sa asawa sa pinakasikat at high paid na lawyer na si Donovan, na best friend ng asawa niyang si Nolan. Matagal ng gusto ni Donovan si Lucilia pero naunahan siya ni Nolan. Pero ngayon ay hindi niya na palalampasin ang pagkakataon na mapasakanya si Lucilia. Kaya gumawa siya ng kasunduan na tutulungan niya si Lucilia na ma divorce sa asawa kung papayag itong magpakasal sa kanya pagkatapos. Papayag ba si Lucilia? Makukuha ba ni Donovan si Lucilia? Abangan ang kwento nina Donovan at Lucilia...

“So tell me Zinnia, what do you want?” He asked, his hands slipping between my legs, fingers finding me soaked and desperate. “Please please…” I cried out as he teased me deliberately while watching my face twist with need. “Please what baby? Use your words.” My head fell back, my thoughts scattering as heat pooled deep inside me. “I want…” My voice trembled. “I want to break the rule.” “Good girl.” He whispered, his breath brushing against my skin, and just like that… every rule I swore to keep shattered. …………. Zinnia Carter has no time for distractions. With her late father’s debts closing in, landing a life-changing contract is her only goal, until she crosses paths with Dylan Reed. Dylan is a global music star, billionaire heir, and her best friend’s completely off-limits brother. So, when she’s forced to work as his personal concierge for thirty days, she makes one promise: no feelings, no mistakes, no crossing the line. But Dylan doesn’t follow rules. And with every glance, every touch, every challenge… the line between right and wrong disappears. One mistake turns into something far more dangerous. Now, Zinnia risks losing everything, her career, her best friend… and the future she’s been fighting for. Because Dylan Reed isn’t just a temptation…He’s a man who takes what he wants. And once he decides he wants her…walking away is no longer an option. But how long can they keep their secret… before it destroys everything?

TW: ABUSE, VIOLENCE, DARK ROMANCE, DADDY KINK. THERE WILL BE MM, MF, and MFMM sex At 22 years old, Alyssa Bennett returns to her small hometown, fleeing her abusive husband with their seven-month-old daughter, Zuri. Unable to contact her brother, she reluctantly turns to his asshole best friends for help-despite their history of tormenting her. King, the enforcer of her brother's motorcycle gang, the Crimson Reapers, is intent on breaking her. Nikolai aims to claim her for himself, and Mason, ever the follower, is just glad to be part of the action. As Alyssa navigates the dangerous dynamics of her brother's friends, she must find a way to protect herself and Zuri, all while discovering dark secrets that could change everything.