Books Set In Chicago

Krystal Wallace never thought her life would have any dent on it, until she caught her long-term boyfriend cheating on her with another lady, during their trip to Vegas. Heartbroken, Krystal opted to vent her anger on alcohol at a local pub nearby. A decision that got her drunk and landed her on the bed of a stranger, after a one night stand. Having no recollection of what'd happened, Krystal returned home with a mantra, "What happened has happened and it account to nothing." However, what happened in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, because, it didn't take long for Krystal to realize that the stranger she'd had a one night stand with, was Lucas Vanowen, CEO of the multimillionaire Vanowen Groups and he'd left his seed growing inside her.

Elle's normal and boring life comes crashing down after one school camp; where her classmates suddenly goes missing and she finds herself in a strange place, discovering things that should have been left in the dark and falling in love with someone she least expected. Will she be able to accept and handle all that comes with her discovery, or will she take the easy way out?

When Nerina Onasis and her friends go on an all-girls vacation to Bermuda for her 30th birthday, they expected to sit and relax sipping drinks on the beach during the day and enjoying the night life during...well the night! What happens when the group of friend's meet strange men while out touring an old tavern on the island? And why do these men seem oddly familiar to them? Crack open the book to find out.

When Miranda Forbes wakes from a stolen kiss under the cover of darkness, her world unravels. The man before her is not Fiore Ilarde, her devoted boyfriend of three years and newly minted fiancé, but Xylon Diaz—Fiore’s closest confidant and the last man she ever wanted to be near. What should have been a moment of bliss becomes a haunting betrayal that sets their lives ablaze. Fiore’s anger destroys their future, leaving Miranda’s heart fractured and her disdain for Xylon consuming her every thought. Yet, fate intervenes, forcing Miranda and Xylon into the isolation of a remote estate nestled deep in the woods. Resentment gives way to reluctant understanding, and Miranda begins to see beyond Xylon’s arrogant facade. The fiery disdain she once felt begins to transform into something she cannot control: longing. Against her better judgment, she finds herself drawn to the very man she swore to despise, craving the touch that awakened her soul. But when Fiore reappears, promising redemption and reigniting old flames, Miranda faces a harrowing choice. Torn between the man who was her first love and the one who now claims her desires, she must decide: Will she follow her heart or surrender to the untamed passion that could destroy everything she once believed in? A tale of betrayal, redemption, and the unpredictable nature of love—a story where every choice carries the weight of the soul.

Melanie Clifford, a sexy romantic freak and a sweet girl who was born as a female alpha, she lost her identity and forgot who she was or where she came from after being pushed off a cliff by her own sister when she was just sixteen years old and two weeks pregnant. Lucky for her, she survived the accident but her life was never the same, it turned into a horrible twist and she became a depressed woman as her new found bestfriend and cheating husband made life a living hell for her. It was very easy for them to deceive her since she had the inability to remember the past nor whatever happened the previous day, the doctors tagged her recovery impossible. Do you think that Melanie Clifford would ever discover that her real name was Diana Edward? Do you think she would ever discover that she was married to the wrong man? And if she does recover, what do you think would be the first thing she would do? I am sure you would love to find out. Lost In The Dark@Action filled, romance engulfed, drama and mystery unraveling. Do not forget to leave a comment below... Bellawealth@Simplyamazingauthor.

MATURE CONTENT 18+ Emily Taylor had it all, a promising future, a fiancé she trusted, and a quiet life within her family’s powerful legacy. But on the eve of her wedding, everything shatters. Betrayed by the very people she loved most, including her stepmother and her best friend, Emily is sold off to a dangerous mafia boss named Marco Martini, cold, commanding, and feared by all. What begins as a forced marriage rooted in deception slowly evolves into something neither of them expected. Beneath Marco’s ruthless exterior lies a man haunted by his own past, and as Emily fights to survive in his brutal world, she discovers a strength she never knew she had and a spark between them that refuses to die. But the threats keep mounting. Emily becomes the target of violent attacks and cruel schemes, all while struggling to navigate a world of power, blood, and betrayal. Just when she begins to trust again, a final truth unravels. Now, with a baby on the way and her life hanging by a thread, Emily must face the mastermind behind it all in a final showdown that will demand everything she’s become. Lies will fall. Love will rise. And Emily will choose her fate.

Sidney fell in love at first sight with a man whose family have so much to do with her family, and the secret ran deeper than she could ever imagined! Will she ever get past the betrayal? Bradley never knew what it was like to fall in love with someone, only to lose them for something his family did or didn't do. Will they ever forgive each other?

I live in my own world since I was young. Or should I say I closed the door from everyone. My family's brand was music, and I hate it. I became a girl who kept everything to herself and never voice out her opinion. Why would I? It's just a waste of breath, they will never listen to her anyway. Until I met a friend who opened my closed heart and let me know that living with someone was happier. My friend, my best friend, Layla. She becomes my light in my dark world. Everything she does, right or wrong, when she cried or laugh, I will always stay by her side. Yes, I'm a loyal friend. So I tried to help a certain good man that really loved her and could make her happier. But turns out I fell to that man. Hard. Head first. I kept it to myself not until I found out that my friend was in love with another man. Oh, how happy I am. But the problem is, this man clung hardly to my best friend. Oh, what will I gonna do? Should I seduce him? However another problem kept popping. This threats... Who made them? **** This is a story of second female lead of a certain love story being in love with the second male lead. It is not only romance, but also with a hint of a thrill.

My brother, Theo Sorento, died in a plane crash on his way back home just to celebrate my birthday. They never found his body—only wreckage. Ever since, my parents forced me to kneel in front of his grave every year on my birthday, demanding that I repent for surviving when he didn’t. Then came my eighteenth birthday. I realized someone was following me. Panicked, I sent a few messages asking for help. Just then, Mom called, not to check on me but to lash out. “I know exactly what you're doing. You’re just making up excuses so you don’t have to kneel in front of your brother’s grave! You’re a liar. Why wasn’t it you who died instead of him? You’re a walking curse!” Before my phone was smashed under a boot, the last thing I heard was the cold click of her hanging up. Then, I was cut up into pieces, and what was left of me was tossed across the city. My father, the lead forensic pathologist on my case, didn’t even recognize me. Later, Theo returned alive with his wife, whom he had eloped with eight years ago. When they found out the pile of rotting flesh was me, they all went insane.

James Anderson lost his future mate and luna, Stephanie, during a rogue attack. Stephanie's death left his entire pack in mourning; her death anniversary was even declared a pack holiday. Five years later, James discovers that Stephanie's younger sister Lily is his mate. But how can that be? Wasn't Stephanie supposed to be his mate? And would his pack even accept Lily as his mate and Luna—many have always blamed Lily for Stephanie's death, because Stephanie died trying to save Lily. For her part, Lily has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister for years. She knows very well that pack members and her parents wish that it was Lily that died that day instead of Stephanie. Lily had looked forward to the day that she would meet her mate and finally feel important to someone. Discovering that her mate is James is Lily's worst nightmare, especially when James reacts poorly to the discovery. Lily decides that she is unwilling to live in Stephanie's shadow any longer. She will not spend the rest of her life with a mate who wishes she was someone else. She rejects James, who all too quickly accepts the rejection. Soon afterwards, horrifying truths come out and James immediately regrets letting Lily go. He sets out to get Lily back and right the wrongs that have been done. But is it too late? Will Lily find love with James, or with someone else?