Estuary Food Chain

⚠️DARK ROMANCE ⚠️18+⚠️ Like paper thrown in fire, Lexie Dillon's old life quickly burnt, leaving behind nothing but memorable ash. After refusing a marriage proposal, she was kidnapped and brutally thrown in the hands of Zheme Algae, a naive CEO who took interest in her after seeing her just once... From there on, her life started down a new path, one she never dreamt of taking and one she never thought she'd gain happiness from. Zheme Algae's life had always been the same. He hid under his fathers rules and restrictions and aspired to follow his father's twisted path. So when his father outlined these steps, he had no other choice but to take them. Step 1 •Seek and find her. Step 2 •Beat her until she submits. Step 3 •Chain her in that house and forcibly make her your fiancé... Step 4 •Buy two rings, invite a whole lot of guest, take her to a church and get a damn priest... Step 5 •If she so much as whispers no, kill her when the crowd's no more, but make sure to warn her before.

In the shattered remains of a divided world, Rivermirror stands as a city of shadows—ruled by chaos, secrets, and ruthless ambition. Among its broken streets and hidden corners, two lives converge: Hound, a mercenary cursed by visions of fractured futures, and Argent, a deadly assassin whose silver-braided hair slices through enemies as easily as her carefully crafted lies. Bound by a soul brand, their uneasy alliance thrusts them into a heist that ignites a chain of betrayal, war, and unimaginable consequences. When a daring raid on River's military vault unearths a dark attribute symbiote and a mysterious core relay, the balance of power between two fractured nations is forever altered. As commanders plot revenge, and Rivermirror’s elites spin their webs of deceit, Hound and Argent must navigate a labyrinth of loyalty, survival, and ambition. But trust is a luxury in a city where betrayal is currency, and every choice pushes them closer to a future neither can fully control. With the line between villain and hero blurred, how far will they go to escape their fates? And what price are they willing to pay to survive in a world where hope is as fleeting as shadows? Dark, gripping, and unapologetically raw, Deep Down Your Black Heart is a dystopian fantasy that delves into the depths of ambition, morality, and the haunting weight of choices.

DELETED In the bustling city of Evercrest, where scandal and secrets intertwine, Cade finds himself faced with a surprising twist of fate. A medical accident shattered his life in LA, leading him to a fresh start in a new town. However, on his very first day, an unexpected marriage proposal from a 5-year-old sets off a chain of events that will challenge everything he thought he knew. As he comes face to face with the mother of his child, Hazel, memories of a passionate night five years ago come rushing back. Their chance encounter during a school world tour sparked a fiery connection that neither could forget. But as fate reunites them, will they finally confront the feelings they buried long ago? Ivy, a pint-sized matchmaker, weaves a tale of love and possibility, urging her parents to give their relationship a second chance. Yet, as buried emotions resurface and old wounds reopen, Hazel must grapple with her fears and insecurities. Will she open her heart to the possibility of a future with Cade, or will the ghosts of their past keep them apart? Book 2 of Billionaire Family Series - Cade Westham's Story ***** Book 1 - Billionaire's Bet; My Brother's Teacher - Cruz Westham's Story.

“Let’s skip the formalities. I have something very important to discuss with you,” he said. I stared at the server serving the food while mentally preparing to deal with whatever he had to say. “I need a wife,” he said calmly, like it was the most normal request in the world. I rolled my eyes and muttered, “Not this again.” “Allow me to be your—” “No!” I interrupted. “I’m married, remember? That little detail that keeps slipping from your head?” ************* Celine’s picture-perfect life comes crumbling down when she discovers her husband’s infidelity. Left with nothing but heartbreak and debt, she swears never to trust again—until Christopher Sterling, a powerful CEO, offers her a deal that changes everything. He’ll protect her. He’ll claim her. And he’ll make everyone who hurt her pay. What starts as a simple contract soon becomes something much deeper. As Celine tries to guard her heart, she realizes that love can be more dangerous than betrayal. Her past broke her. Her future might save her. But love was never part of the deal.

Adrian Vale is powerful, successful, and untouchable. At twenty nine, she is the CEO of Vale Noir Group, admired for her intelligence, respected for her leadership, and protected by a family no one dares to cross. Adrian is kind, warm, and loyal, even as powerful men orbit her world, each drawn to her for different reasons. A brilliant lawyer who challenges her mind and tempts her restraint. A businessman from her past who knows the woman she used to be. A dangerous connection she never fully escaped. But danger does not always arrive openly. Celeste Ashford is charming, helpful, and always close. A friend who smiles easily and listens carefully. When envy turns into entitlement, proximity becomes a weapon, and betrayal sets off a chain of events Adrian never sees coming. Whispers turn into threats. Threats turn into violence. And a reward is placed on Adrian Vale. Forced to confront the cost of being desired and the danger of being known, Adrian must decide who truly deserves her trust and how far she is willing to go to survive. This is not a story about a woman waiting to be saved. It is a story about power, desire, loyalty, and what happens when the wrong person gets too close.

Natalie Taylor has one goal when she signs up as a companion at Dreams: to make a shit ton of money and get out fast. She's not looking for adventure or hoping for love and romance. But days into her moonlighting job, her quiet determination is shaken when she confronts her biggest problem yet—Levi Van Holt, heir to a mega-billion hotel chain and CEO of a gaming startup. Levi is everything she wants in a man. Gorgeous, wealthy and generous to boot. There's just one problem. He's her new boss... Harbouring a dark secret and nursing wounds from his past, Levi has one rule and one rule only for his companion: no falling in love. But with his desires continually tested, the more time he spends with Natalie, it doesn't take long for both their lives, real and secret, to converge, the lines between illusion and reality begin to blur, and the temptation to break his only rule becomes harder to resist. © 2022 Val Sims. All rights reserved. No part of this novel may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author and publishers.

“I’m giving you one last chance to Run, Ven. I’ll count to five and I’m going to chase you, if you pass these woods and the pack’s boundaries before I catch you, you are free to go from there, back to the human world you love so much.” “What happens if I can’t escape? You’d chain me up here forever?” I folded my fists in anger. “If I catch you before you reach the boundary, I’ll mark you, I won’t care if your answer is yes or no, you will be mine, and the gods help me, Little mouse, because I won’t mind breaking every Will power and walls you’ve built until you accept it, you will belong to me, Every. part. Of. You.” **** After being betrayed by her best friend who she slowly began to develop feelings for, Venetta runs off to the human world for a new beginning but fate pulls her back into the wolf pack she ran from. Will she be able to forgive and fight the obstacles being thrown at her or would she run, like she always has

" You're the reason why I wanted to love one woman until my last breath." - DONOVAN ALLARD A woman named Nemesis ends up being the most sought entertainer in the world of Entertainment district after she was exiled from her own house. She used to be a lady who endures and keep things to herself. But she became a woman who doesn't like the idea of inconvenience anymore. She doesn't offer sexual service. But she holds the highest rank in the entertainment district. Her clients were mostly noble guests and from family of wealthy people. But she's one of a heartless and emotionless in this industry. She hates her job. And hates it even more when she met Donovan again. Donovan, who is a CEO and owns a multi billion chain business. The moment he laid his eyes on her again, he was bewitched and fantasized her beauty. He is a womanizer who thinks all women are after his money and wants to play with them like porcelain dolls. But that moment he wanted to save her from that hell. But Nemesis lost all the trust she once have in every people. And What if Donovan's habit never dies.

Synopsis Marsh: I wanted a life where I could get both lives. I was BI and I only realized it until I met the girl my parents chose for me. Afraid of losing my inheritance, I left the only person who loved me whole heartily. But now I regret every moment of it. And I can get him back. Right? Josh: I felt myself the luckiest guy in the world. I had this perfect business. My own chain of restaurants. I am independent. I am earning good and in love with a man of everyone’s dream. Until it was everything but a dream. He was never mine and I never wanted to be a dirty secret. So I left him. Will life ever give me another chance? Bolt: He was broken and I knew the moment I laid my eyes on him. He appeared to be all rude and tough but I can well read the fear and vulnerability in his eyes. He isn’t as tough as he thinks he is. And fuck me if I don’t want to replace the insecurity in his eyes with the twinkle of happiness. But will he give me any chance?

"I reject you as my mate, Omega." his angry voice growled, shocking me. "I-Is this because I am your stepsister now?" I asked, feeling an unfamiliar pain in my chest. He scoffed at me, gave me a glare, and replied, "Even if you weren't my stepsister, I would never accept you as my mate. Because you are ugly, weak, and vulnerable.” I fell to my knees as tears streamed from my eyes. All I wanted was to die from the shame and pain of rejection. - Elara was a young omega whose fate collided with her two Alpha stepbrothers. She found herself trapped between them. The Kingston brothers, Trevor and Kevin, were the dream of every girl. Kevin was wild and aggressive while Trevor was cold and calculative. They were the two dominant Alpha brothers who possessed everything other boys desired. But when fate connected Elara with one of them, they rejected her. When she chose the other one, the rejected mate wanted her back. They had no idea that their one wrong decision would set off a chain reaction of feelings. This is a tale of a love triangle, shocking betrayal, and the unexpected path from hate to love.