Cusp Signs Novels & Stories

Elena Thompson’s life has never been easy, but she’s always managed to survive. Working long shifts at a small diner, she’s spent years cleaning up the mess her father made—until the day he makes the ultimate mistake. Drowning in debt to dangerous people, he signs away the only thing he has left to offer: her. Alexander Calloway is ruthless, powerful, and dangerously cold. When he steps in to settle William Thompson’s debts, he doesn’t want money—he wants Elena. To him, marriage is just another contract, another deal to control. But what he doesn’t anticipate is the fire in her eyes and the way she refuses to bend to his will. into a world of wealth and secrets, Elena vows to fight for her freedom. But the more she clashes with her formidable husband, the more she finds herself drawn to the man behind the icy exterior. And as an old flame from Alexander’s past resurfaces, determined to ruin everything, Elena realizes that escaping her new life might not be her biggest challenge… Surviving it—and resisting the growing tension between her and Alexander—might be. In a battle of wills, desire, and betrayal, how long can Elena fight the pull of the man who holds her fate in his hands?

When the nurse pulled the IV needle out of the back of my hand, her gaze was filled with pity. “Mr. Young, the heart meant for your transplant was transferred at the last minute. It was sent to the VIP ward on the seventh floor. It’s a shame, but all your pre-operation prep has gone to waste.” Marcus Stewart was warded on the seventh floor. He was the frail young man my sister brought home. Ten minutes ago, Marcus suddenly had terrible chest pain. My usually strong mother burst into tears. My stoic father slammed the table in front of every expert in the hospital, then decided to give Marcus the heart I had been waiting three years for. It was supposed to save my life. I hurried to the end of the corridor, but the green operating light had already come on. Clutching the twisting pain in my chest, I leaned against the ice-cold wall and slid to the floor. There was no need to wait anymore. My heart failure was terminal. The doctor said I would not last the next few days. The mechanical voice sounded in my head. [Master, your vital signs are rapidly deteriorating. If you terminate this body and leave this world now, you still have a chance at a new life. Would you like to proceed?] I looked at the faint grey hue of death tinging my fingertips. “...Yes.”

Aurelia Rodriguez and Dante Salvatore had been married for three years. In these years of marriage, he had treated her coldly and never acknowledged her but she always bore everything with a smile on her face because she loved him unconditionally. She has given everything to this marriage but all she received was the news of his first love returning to the country, the woman he still loves. He had provided her with everything, all his care and love that Aurella wanted but she stood strong. Finally, making a decision for herself, she decides to give up on him. She knew love can’t be forced so she decided to love herself. She no longer feels hurt. As Aurelia arranges the divorce papers, she finds out … she is going to be a mother. Second thought crossed her mind to tell Dante, maybe his heart would melt for her but she doesn’t want sympathy or … love out of pity. Finally she gives up on her family and signs the divorce paper and leaves. Months later, he finds her but … he doesn’t look happy. She asks him to leave since they have divorced but he pins her to the wall and growls. “ Divorce? “ he scoffed and watched her with a hardened gaze. “ that is never fucking happening. “

Anastasia's perfect marriage shattered on a snowy winter day when she caught her husband making love with her cousin. Kicked out with papers that proved her marriage was never legal, and on the verge of losing her business, a bakery passed on to her by her mother, she felt utterly broken. When Leon Hart, the cold billionaire rival from her college days and the man she once rejected, walked into her bakery, she didn't expect mercy. Instead, he offered a deal. Pretend to be his fiancée for Christmas, and he would clear her debts and save her bakery. But what Anastasia doesn’t know is that the contract she signs is a trap, filled with devastating fine print and fueled by Leon’s hidden agenda. As fake feelings turn dangerously real, dark truths come to light, including Leon’s shocking connection to the accident that killed her parents. Trapped between a past that broke her and a future built on lies, Anastasia must decide how much she’s willing to lose. When her ex-husband suddenly wants her back, she’s forced to choose. The man who destroyed her… or the billionaire who might destroy her all over again.

Mia's life has been a relentless struggle—caring for her ailing mother and battling crushing debt. In a desperate bid to save her family, she signs a chilling contract, pledging herself as a "pet" to Jasper, a ruthless Mafia boss with a shadowy past. Bound by his strict rules and thrust into perilous missions, Mia becomes entangled in his dark world, even fulfilling his forbidden desires. But as their icy relationship thaws, Mia's world is turned upside down when she undergoes a shocking transformation—she’s a werewolf, the daughter of a powerful Alpha with a vendetta against humanity. Her father demands she embrace her heritage, take his place as leader, and honor a sinister betrothal. Yet fate has its own plans: Jasper, the enigmatic man she’s sworn to hate, is her destined mate. Torn between two worlds, Mia must choose—will she accept her true nature or fight to cling to her humanity? Can Jasper, a man hardened by betrayal, surrender to the idea of being mated to a werewolf? Or will their turbulent pasts and the dangerous forces around them tear them apart forever? Dive into this gripping tale of love, betrayal, vengeance, and romance where the lines between loyalty and desire blur, and nothing is as it seems.

What begins as a seemingly ordinary love story evolves into a journey of love, betrayal, resilience, and self-discovery. For years, Lela believed she was living the life she had always wanted—a loving marriage, a family, and a future built on trust. But behind the scenes, financial struggles, hidden truths, and years of deception slowly began to unravel the foundation of everything she thought she knew. As cracks in her marriage deepen, Lela is forced to confront painful realities about the man she loves and the life they built together. Looking back, she traces her journey from the unexpected first date that changed her life, through the highs of building a family, the challenges of marriage, and the devastating revelations that would ultimately test her strength and character. When long-buried secrets come to light and years of sacrifices seem overshadowed by betrayal, Lela finds herself at a crossroads. Faced with heartbreak, uncertainty, and the responsibility of protecting her children, she must learn to rebuild not only her future but also her sense of self-worth. Told with honesty, humor, and raw emotion, this memoir explores the complexities of love, the warning signs we often ignore, and the courage it takes to start over when the life you've known begins to fall apart. At its heart, this is a story about survival, forgiveness, and discovering that even after life's greatest disappointments, it is possible to find strength, purpose, and hope again.

‎ ‎Lydia Hawthorne spent three years loving a man who didn't love her back. ‎ Yet Lydia stayed, hoping that one day, Donald would finally see her as more than a replacement for his first love who abandoned him. ‎ ‎But when his first love returns, everything shatters. ‎ ‎He signs their divorce papers without even reading them. ‎ ‎Broken, betrayed, and left with nothing, Lydia walks away determined to rebuild the life she gave up for love. ‎ ‎Then fate throws her into the path of him. ‎ ‎A man too powerful to be touched. Too dangerous to be crossed. ‎ ‎The untouchable tycoon. ‎ ‎Cold. Ruthless. Feared by everyone. ‎ ‎Yet for reasons Lydia cannot understand, he becomes obsessed with protecting her… spoiling her… and standing between her and the people who broke her. ‎ ‎Meanwhile, Donald realizes too late that the wife he discarded was the woman who held his entire world together. ‎ ‎Now he wants her back. ‎ ‎But there’s one problem. ‎ ‎The powerful man by Lydia’s side isn’t willing to let her go. ‎ ‎And when buried secrets, betrayal, and dangerous truths come to light… ‎ ‎Donald may lose far more than his ex-wife. ‎ ‎Because some women break. ‎ ‎And some women come back untouchable. ‎ ‎

Athena King is pregnant just after her one night stand and Rafael Hall wants her to have the baby by all means necessary. She signs a contract to live with him and have the baby but after that, she wants nothing to do with him. He agrees and she moves in with him but there are sparks between them, an undeniable chemistry that drives them into bed one more time and then over and over again. The real reason he wants Athena and her baby is simple. He remembers her… her name is distinct, you see. She is the daughter of the man that had ruined his life many years ago. Athena is unaware of the secrets of her father that had made Rafael an assassin all those years ago but to Rafael, she was simply the daughter of the greatest enemy in his life and his nightmare. Rafael however is unable to enact revenge… he sees how different and humane Athena is and he is consumed by his feelings for her which he does not want to admit to while Athena on the other hand wants to discover the secrets Rafael seems to be hiding from her. Secrets she is unaware would upend their relationship in the most gruesome way. ~~~ "You intrigue me, Athena King and I am not easily intrigued so congratulations”

"She came for the $10,000 paycheck. She didn't expect to bargain for her life." Serenia Buenavista is having the absolute worst day of her life. She just got evicted from her apartment, her bank account is down to five dollars, and she just caught her boyfriend cheating on her—while his new girl is wearing Serenia's favorite hoodie. Desperate for quick cash, Serenia applies for a suspiciously high-paying anonymous job online: a nanny position for a "high-stress environment" paying $10,000 a month. But when she arrives at the heavily guarded mansion, she doesn't find a normal family. She finds Matteo Alcantara—a cold, ruthless, and terrifying underground boss who is currently losing a war against his orphaned four-year-old nephew. While other professional nannies run out of the house crying, Serenia sits on the floor and negotiates with the toddler like a tiny criminal, promising to teach him how to picklock doors if he eats his broccoli. Matteo is speechless. He needs her. But just as Serenia signs the deadly contract, gunshots shatter the mansion's windows. Now, locked in a world of danger, secrets, and a very grumpy, dangerously handsome boss, Serenia realizes she didn't just sign up for childcare... She signed up for the mafia.

“You cannot keep me here against my will, Mr. Lincoln!” My voice was hoarse from all the shouting. My wrists bruised from the chains locked tightly around them. “Eat.” He dropped a food pack on the bed. “You are a lunatic. I don't love you and never will.” He retreated to the door, unlocking it slowly. “We will see about that.” Jasmine Harrison never expected the most irresistible man in New York to fall in love with her. He was every woman's fantasy. Once, he had been hers too. But whatever feelings she once had disappeared the moment his condescending attitude surfaced and she met his meddling family. Now the last thing Jasmine wants is the heart of the man who signs her paycheck. What was supposed to be a one-night stand changed everything. Instead of walking away, he forces his way deeper into her life. He meddled in her choices. Controlled her world. And when another man came too close, he kidnapped her. Now Jasmine hates him. And just when she thinks things can’t get worse, she discovers she’s pregnant with his child. Wrecked and terrified, can she ever learn to love the man who has only made her despise him?