Nineteen Steps

For ten years, Kim Danielson loved Nathan Pearce. But when she finally became his wife, he made one thing clear—he could never love her back. She spent two years chasing an emotionless man and fighting for his attention, which left her heartbroken and exhausted, turning her love into bitter resentment. Determined to reclaim her happiness, Kim demands a divorce. But Nathan refuses to let her go. Just as Nathan starts to soften toward her, his first love returns, ready to take her rightful place by his side. At the same time, Kim’s old friend, Giovanni Ferraro, steps in, offering her the love and devotion Nathan couldn't give her. Caught between a man who will never love her and one who’s ready to give her the world, Kim faces an impossible choice—fight for the marriage she built on pain or embrace a future filled with passion with Giovanni Ferraro.

Araceli has spent her entire life sheltered within the church, raised under the watchful and rather twisted guidance of Father Ambrose who was like the only family she has ever known. But just after turning eighteen, she is given away to a man she believes is the great love God has destined for her. With unwavering faith and a heart full of hope, she steps into what she thinks is her wedding, only to be humiliated when she discovers the truth. The man she was promised to is marrying someone else. Shattered and alone, she flees into the unknown, desperate for refuge. That’s when she crosses paths with Luciano Salvatore. To her innocent eyes, he seems like a savior. But Araceli has unknowingly walked straight into the arms of the devil himself. And the devil has no intention of letting her go. What started as a mere intrigue grows into a deep desire and dark obsession that makes a man go mad and go to insane lengths to keep his little saint by him.

"So, you were dating a monkey?" She teased, raising an eyebrow at Justin. He frowned at first but then burst into laughter. "Come closer," he said, motioning her toward him. She leaned in, bringing her ears close to his red lips. "I want to tell you a secret," he whispered, his voice low and teasing. "I don't actually like any of my girlfriends. I just date them for free p***y," he confessed with a mischievous grin. She couldn't help but burst into lauughter. "You're such a pervert," She said, still giggling. ~~ Ivy and Justin have been best friends for as long as they can remember. But Ivy has always wanted more-she's always wished Justin could see her as more than just a best friend. What will happen between these two? And will things take a turn for the better if Justin's brother, Trevor, steps in to play matchmaker? Or rather..... wanted her too!! Read on to find out!

When struggling artist Elira Virel signs a secret marriage contract with billionaire CEO Kael Thorne, it’s supposed to be simple: no love, no expectations, no real commitment. Just six months of pretending to be his wife in exchange for saving her father’s collapsing company. But things stop being simple the moment she steps into his world — a world of power, cold stares, unspoken pain, and rules she’s not allowed to break. Kael is mysterious, guarded, and dangerously unreadable. Elira knows she’s just a pawn in his bigger game… but why does he look at her like she’s the only truth he wants to believe in? As secrets from his past begin to resurface — including the return of a woman who claims to be his former fiancée — Elira finds herself tangled in a web of lies, revenge, and emotions she swore she wouldn’t feel. She was never meant to fall for him. But in a world of lies, love was never part of the plan… Until it was.

She gave him three years of her life, but he gave her divorce papers in return. ****** Grace Whitlock had always loved Ethan Calder, the hotshot billionaire and her sister's fiance. When her sister escapes right on the wedding day, Grace steps in her place, becoming Ethan's wife. She gives him three precious years of her life, only for him to deliver the divorce papers right after her sister returns. After her trust shatters and she loses everything she holds dear, she vows to avenge herself against her ex-husband and her scheming sister. In her quest for revenge, she comes across another man who ignites a passion in her veins that leaves her breathless and squirming. What happens when Ethan finds out that his wife is moving onto another hotshot faster than a speed of light? Will he let her go or will he hold her in for eternity?

At nineteen, Elise Jones failed her ninety-ninth attempt to escape an arranged marriage. On the eve of being forced to wed an older man, she ran into the arms of Merrick Grant, the once-promising heir who had exiled himself from Crown City to a forgotten border town. Elise knew another woman had once held his heart, but it didn’t matter to her. She only wanted a way out—someone strong enough to pull her from the life that was swallowing her whole. What began as raw survival turned into months spent wrapped in each other’s lives. When the time came, he brought her back to Crown City, the glittering, intoxicating world he’d once abandoned. No one knew that the polished, silver-spoon heir of the Grant family had spent month after month living with her in a shabby rental apartment, worlds away from the life that once revolved around him. Elise retook her exams, reclaimed her top-student title, and began rebuilding the future she once dreamed of. But the night before Merrick and his first love were set to announce their engagement, Elise was forced out of Crown City and stripped of everything she had fought so hard to earn. Years later, they crossed paths again in New Harbor. She walked past him with another man’s hand in hers. That night, a Maybach stood parked beneath her apartment until dawn, while message after message lit up her phone. He wrote: “Elise, it was only ever you.” Elise had grown up with nothing, yet she never bowed to fate. She seized every chance to change her destiny with both hands. From the moment they met, Merrick was drawn to that fierce, unyielding spark—an instinct that pulled him in and a clarity that undid him. She was a cactus rising through desert sand, a wild rose he nurtured with his own hands, and the woman who had always lived at the center of his heart.

*****Book series one Dragons *********** In the bustling streets of New York City, Ella Hart embarks on a fresh start, leaving behind the sunny shores of California. Determined to find a that matches her ambition and drive, she lands a coveted position at Brenton Cooperative, a prestigious company with a stellar reputation. Little does Ella know that her first day at work will unravel an unexpected twist of fate. As she steps into the office, she comes face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend, Darcus Miller, now the enigmatic CEO of Brenton Cooperative. Caught off guard by this unexpected reunion, Ella finds herself torn between lingering emotions and the commitment she made to her fiancé, James Davis. The lines between personal and professional become blurred as Ella grapples with the rekindled feelings for Darcus, while striving to maintain her engagement. As she delves deeper into her new role, Ella discovers hidden secrets and a world of magic surrounding her enigmatic ex-boyfriend. Will Ella succumb to the magnetic pull of Darcus, jeopardizing her future with James? Can she unravel the mysteries behind Darcus' life and the newfound world of magic that entwines them?

When Liana Brooks, a quiet scholarship student, steps into the elite halls of Crestwood University, she only has one goal — to graduate without drawing attention. But fate has other plans when she collides — quite literally — with Axel Knight, the campus bad boy with a reputation darker than his leather jacket. He’s arrogant, untouchable, and dangerously charming. She’s focused, stubborn, and immune to his games. Until one reckless rumor forces them into a fake relationship — a deal meant to save her scholarship and clean up his image. But what begins as a pretended connection soon unravels something real. Beneath Axel’s tattoos hides a broken past he’s desperate to forget, and beneath Liana’s calm lies a fire she never knew she had. As secrets surface and emotions ignite, both will learn that love isn’t about taming someone else — it’s about finding the courage to face the rebel within. He was her chaos. She was his calm. Together, they became something dangerously beautiful.

When the bride disappears, Hailey Grey steps in as the replacement, marrying the man she has secretly loved for years. But Evans Wilson isn’t who she thought he was. Hidden inside his mansion is a terrifying secret, a woman who looks exactly like her, lying in a glass coffin. Then a stranger comes into her life, He moves with impossible speed, heals from wounds in seconds, and calls her by a name she doesn’t recognize. He swears they share blood,When Hailey wakes with a strange mark on her skin, she realizes the woman in the coffin has the same one. Now someone is hunting her, the truth about who she really is could cost her everything, her marriage, her heart, even her life. She thought marrying her best friend would be a dream come true. Instead, it is the beginning of a nightmare. Will Hailey uncover the truth before it’s too late? Or will the secrets buried in her blood destroy her chance at love forever? Start reading now to find out.

Mia, a breathtaking heiress, believed she had found true love until betrayal shattered her world. Framed for a crime she didn’t commit, she languished in prison, her heart hardened by years of longing and pain. Now, she’s back with a fiery hunger for revenge and a plan that involves seduction as much as strategy. Entering into a tantalizing contract marriage with a powerful and dangerously alluring businessman, Mia steps into a world where passion and peril intertwine. As she navigates this treacherous landscape, Mia finds herself ensnared in a game of desire and deceit, where every glance is charged with electric intensity and every touch ignites forbidden flames. Her nights are filled with dark, sensual encounters that blur the lines between ally and adversary, testing her resolve and awakening cravings she never knew existed. Will Mia’s quest for justice lead her to uncover the sinister secrets lurking in the shadows, or will she be consumed by the erotic power plays that threaten to unravel her? “Love, Lies, and Revenge” is a provocative tale of betrayal, resilience, and the ultimate quest for redemption, where love and lust collide in a tempest of emotion and desire.