Freudian Slip

He whispered her name nine hundred and ninety-nine times in his sleep. Never mine. For five years, I gave everything to Vincent Bonanno—the heir to one of the most powerful mafia dynasties in Europe. I turned his house into a home, remembered every careless detail he let slip, even abandoned my dream of becoming an artist—believing that one day, he would finally choose me. But whenever Alessia appeared, his loyalty bent toward her. The night boiling fondue scarred my arms, he rushed to shield her from a scratch that barely reddened her skin. In public, his gaze never stayed with me—it drifted to her. I was the wife on paper, but never in truth. So I walked away. With nothing but a suitcase, divorce papers he signed without noticing, and a secret I never planned to share—three months pregnant. He discovered too late. The divorce was real. The clinic file was real. And by the time he realized, I had vanished. Now the man who once ruled cities with cold power is tearing the world apart to find us. He has soldiers, money, and a thousand apologies he never gave when I was still his wife. But I’m no longer the woman who begged for affection. I’m a mother. An artist. A survivor. The question isn’t whether Vincent can reach me. It’s whether, when he does, I’ll ever let him back into the life he destroyed.

"I promise you if Trinity gives me the slip, then I am pinning her to a tree." Just thinking of her sends shivers up my spine and belief me that they are not the good shivering kind. I love a beautiful woman both in my bed and to look at. To be surrounded by ugly for almost a full day is seriously going to put a damper on my ego. But time to push that thought to the side, for our location has just come up on the right. We slowly cruise up the driveway… But as we step through the doorway… And we turn the corner… There is a tall brunette in what could possibly be the tightest dress I have ever seen. But what strikes me the most is her long slender legs that are held up by deep blood red stilettos. Her long locks of hair fall like waterfalls over her shoulders. Just looking at those plump lips is enough to send me raging. I don't know who she is... Colton Cruz is the best of the best, an ex-Marine, now bodyguard to the Mafia world’s elite. He is a man that lives for the rush and danger that his lifestyle brings. You might find yourself on his speed dial, but you will not be the one that will capture his heart. Trinity Stone is a spoilt brat that becomes Colton's next assignment. She is a pleasure on the eye but an absolute nightmare to be around. This lonely and misunderstood girl is the heir to the Stone Crime Family. And that is where the problem begins… Colton soon finds him desiring what he cannot have, the daughter of a Mafia Boss. How far will he go to get what he desires the most?

Hope is a seventeen year old Omega. And for as long as she can remember, she has been moving from one pack to another with her widowed mother. Hope is a loner and all she longs for is to be accepted, to have friends and not be bullied. But coming to Crescent Manes, she meets her greatest nightmare in the form of Blake Parker, soon to be the Alpha of Crescent Manes. But Blake the tormentor carries a scar, a burden that no one knows. He holds a dark secret, one if unleashed might just spell doom to the entire race of wolves. ***** "Say it, Hope," he says, his voice dangerously low as he traps me against the cool tiled wall. A shiver runs down my spine and I have to close my eyes. His voice is pulling me, the power in it making me want to do anything he asks. "No." I try to slip away but he grabs my wrists, pinning them above my head. He presses his hard body against mine and I stifle a gasp, aware of every inch of him that is touching me. "You're not going anywhere. We're not done yet." He slides his hand up my skirt even as his lips trail from my neck to my collar bone. And lower. I can feel my resolve weakening as his hand reaches its destination. "Say it," he orders. I moan, dipping my head back. I want to say it, I really do. But I know that if I give in and say the words, there will be no going back.

16 year old Bella is the sole heiress to the empire her grandfather build from the ground up. She was destined to marry a wealthy man off the the list of qualifying candidates her grandfather gave her parents and in return she would inherit his company and billions. She was meant to be an obedient wife, who’s only duty was to live a lavish life style, while her husband ran the company and took care of all her needs. Her grandfathers dying wish was for Bella to never have to worry and for her not to make the same mistakes as her mother. Going against her grandfathers wishes, Bella’s mother did the opposite of what was asked of her. She raised Bella to be independent and to not rely on a man. In secret she taught Bella how to run the business and in front of her husband she taught Bella how to be the perfect wife. For years Bella was groomed by her mother to marry a candidate at the bottom of the list who would allow her to run the company under his name. For years she pretended in front of her father and during parties. For years she kept the secret that could destroy everything they worked so hard for. For years everything seemed like it would work out until it finally didn’t. With one slip of her tongue Bella’s mother disappeared along with Bella’s memories. Will Bella be able to gain her memories back or will she be destined to be the perfect wife that everyone expects her to be? Only time will tell and it seems like Bella doesn’t have much time at all.

Elana Romano was born into the world of power and crime but lived like a prisoner within it. As the daughter of a powerful mafia family, her life was never hers to claim. Every choice was made for her—until a forced marriage bound her to Luca Moretti, the cold and ruthless Don of a rival empire. From the moment they say their vows, war brews between them. Elana despises the chains that Luca represents, while Luca refuses to let her slip away. Sparks fly, passions ignite, and their hatred simmers into something even more dangerous—an uncontrollable desire neither of them can deny. But love and loyalty are luxuries they can’t afford. Secrets lurk in the shadows, betrayal poisons their fragile connection, and danger threatens from all sides. As Elana struggles to maintain her independence, Luca’s possessive nature deepens. Their battle for control turns fierce, fueled by jealousy, pride, and a longing they can’t escape. When betrayal strikes and Elana flees, it shatters everything Luca thought he could control. But when enemies target her, he realizes he’ll burn the world to bring her back. In a life where power is everything and trust is deadly, can two broken souls find a way to heal? Or will pride destroy the only chance they have at true love? His Possession: The Don’s Reluctant Bride is an explosive mafia romance filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, forbidden passion, heart-wrenching betrayals, and a love story too fierce to be denied. For readers who crave ruthless alpha males, fierce heroines, brutal passion, and emotional redemption, this is a journey that will leave you breathless.

"Everyone wants to tear them apart. But he's not giving up without a fight. The last thing Sara Flannigan needs is a man in her life. When she returns to her hometown, she vows to create a happy life for her son and to rebuild her life after a painful divorce. Yet when she meets her son’s new doctor, she can’t deny the spark of attraction that heats between them. The problem? He’s Harrison Thornton, the oldest son of the illustrious Thornton family. His family would never accept a woman like Sara, a woman who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. She tries to ignore the whispers of her past, but she soon realizes secrets can never stay hidden for long. Especially from the man claiming her wounded heart. Growing up in the rich and powerful Thornton family, Harrison has lived a charmed life. A renowned physician, the last thing he expects is to desire the mother of one of his patients. Sara is beautiful and intelligent, and she’s completely devoted to her son, something that only deepens his attraction to her. He doesn't want a single night of passion, though: he wants forever. Yet there are forces at work and people determined to tear them apart. Even Sara turns from him, certain she's unworthy. Harrison refuses to let Sara slip away, and soon, he’s fighting the greatest battle of all. The battle to win the heart of the woman he loves."

**Recommended, but not necessary, to read The Reluctant Alpha before reading Her Second Chance Mate.** Holly Boland - Returning to Bloodmoon was meant to be quick—settle my in-laws’ estate and leave. But seeing Alex Whitland, my former Luna’s best friend and now my second chance mate, has turned my world upside down. I never imagined loving anyone after Nigel. Can I risk my heart again, or will the past keep holding me back? Alex Whitland - I’ve loved Holly Boland since the moment I saw her, but she was never mine to have. When Nigel died, I held her through the agony and let her go. Now, years later, she’s back, both of us with lives built around our sons. Fate has given us a second chance, and I won’t let it slip away. Bloodmoon Series: Book One - Alpha Logan Book Two - Beta's Surprise Mate Book Three - The Reluctant Alpha Book Four - The Hunted Hunter Book Five - The Genius Delta Short Story - Cult of Love (included in The Genius Delta) Short Story - Spy Games (included in The Genius Delta) Book Six - Seducing The Bloodmoon Princess Short Story - Warrior's Redemption (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - Love After 40 (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Rogue (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Short Story - The Hybrid's Vampire (included in the Bloodmoon * Incubi Anthology) Book Seven - Her Second Chance Mate

Jadelynn never suspects that the Dreamworld is a real place until she is abducted by one of the most dangerous supernaturals there ever was. Vanosti seeks to control the Dreamworld and knows that Jadelynn is the key to doing that. The Dreamworld is a place for one's best dreams or worst nightmares. Night after night, she is thrust into there to find what Vanosti is searching for. Unfortunately, the world is filled with monsters that seek her blood. Thad and Jadelynn have been inseparable since the day they met in second grade. He has been in love with her since the sixth grade. Thad finds out that he is her Guardian a few months before she is taken. Guardians are tasked with protecting supernaturals of interest. Unfortunately, he is unable to tell her what he is until her birthday. He is tasked with finding her because there is a tether that connects a Guardian with their charge, and he stops at nothing until he finds her. Camden, a covert specialist with the elite Zeta-Force is tasked with extracting her. Once she is found, he is placed inside her dreamscape night after night as they await the perfect opportunity to extract her. What happens when she develops feelings for Camden as well as Thad? Vanosti is not about to let her slip through his fingers. Can they get her out safely, or will Vanosti always have his claws in her? A prophecy and destiny tie these three together, and it is up to them to return the Dreamworld to what it once was. Vanosti will stop at nothing to obtain the power of the Dreamworld. He will do whatever it takes to force Jadelynn into getting him that power. Can they destroy him before he destroys her?

Natalia Punongbayan. They call her "extraordinary," and for good reason. She's not just someone who stands out in a crowd; she's someone who can fundamentally alter the course of lives with a single, calculated step. They say she can ruin someone's life just by stepping into it. Her friends call her "troublemaker," a term that speaks volumes about her cunning. It means she's a force of nature, someone who can navigate any situation, escape any consequence, and always come out on top. She's a con artist, a master manipulator, able to weave intricate webs of deception that leave people tangled and bewildered. She can twist people's minds around her little finger, making them believe anything she wants. And when things get tough, she simply disappears, leaving behind a trail of shattered lives and unanswered questions. But even the most skilled manipulator can make a mistake. And for Natalia, that mistake was a monumental one. She was supposed to target a specific man, disrupt his life, and leave him reeling. But she got it wrong. She ended up targeting the wrong groom, the wrong wedding. She pretended to be his mistress, claiming to be pregnant, all for a scheme that was supposed to be flawless. But it wasn't. Argo Greensmith, the groom of the wedding Natalia mistakenly attended, refused to let her slip away unscathed. Fueled by a desire to ensure she faced consequences for her deceitful actions, he stood firm in his decision to hold her accountable for her misdeeds.

" I told myself, Alcantara. That if anything were to happen to you in those woods, I would set the entire forest on fire and every single guard that let you slip past them in it.” I gulped in shock as I looked into his eyes. He has only known me for three days, why would he do such a thing? My brother’s voice rings in my ears again. Eyes don’t lie and at that moment I could see that Alphonso wasn’t lying, he would do that and more for me. _________ Alcantara Walters the Ex- Wife to the Billionaire CEO Pascal Denvers. Gets Kidnapped on the day of her divorce by a huge Mafia organization queen mother who wants her to marry her son, Alphonso Manuel a ruthless and cold hearted Mafia Lord who only likes things that Amuse him. He however loses his guard and ruthlessness when he falls madly in love with Alcantara at first sight and badly wants her to be his and only his. Sad that she hates him to the core, he tries his very best to win her heart but certain people who want him dead, Plan to stop his love from happening. --- She replied " I have been looking for you for a long time Alcantara. it took a lot of men and resources to find you, but I couldn't, now after this accident I am glad I found you. You are just what my son needs" I became confused, what did this woman mean by she has been looking for me?