Novel Effort See Poverty Affects Brains

Four years of marriage. One signature—his own—that set me free, though he never realized what he was signing. I was Sophia Moretti, the invisible wife of James Moretti, heir to the city’s most powerful mafia family. But when his childhood sweetheart, the dazzling and privileged Vicky, returned, I finally understood: I had always been temporary. So I played my final move. I slid the papers across his desk—divorce disguised as routine university forms. James signed without a second glance, his fountain pen scratching across the page as carelessly as he'd treated our vows, without noticing he was ending our marriage. But I walked away with more than my freedom. Beneath my coat, I carried his unborn heir—a secret that could destroy him when he finally realized what he'd lost. Now, the man who never noticed me is tearing the world apart trying to find me. From his penthouse to the underworld's gutters, he's turning over every stone. But I'm not some trembling prey waiting to be found. I rebuilt myself beyond his reach—where not even a Moretti can follow. This time, I won't be begging for his love. He'll be begging for mine.

"I may have been a trophy wife, but now I'm the one holding the trophy" Agatha De Rossi, fresh out of a brutal marriage with business tycoon Nathan Richards, is ready to trade her diamonds for dynamite. With the help of her father, Aldo, the elusive CEO of NexGen, Agatha transforms from trophy wife to tech heiress with a vengeance. Manhattan's elite becomes her hunting ground as she infiltrates Nathan's world to dismantle his empire piece by piece. But a wrench gets thrown into her perfectly laid plans: Charles Campbell. Nathan's rival, a billionaire with charm to spare and eyes that see right through Agatha's disguise. Will Agatha resist Charles' allure and stay focused on revenge? Or will their undeniable chemistry ignite a passion hotter than any boardroom battle? Click now and find out if Agatha gets her revenge, her man, or maybe both.

When she took his hand and pressed it between her thighs, he froze. Again, he looked at her, checking to make sure she was OK. Her hand was on top of his, her legs spread, her hips making small circles against his palm. “Baby? Are you sure?” “Yes.” “Jenny.” He took her chin and forced her eyes to meet his. “Completely sure?” “Yes.” She kissed him, her mouth hot and hungry. “Yes.” Chris pressed gently on her pussy, felt her incredible heat. With one finger, he found her through the material and she arched under him. Holy fuck, she’s so wet. So turned on. Oh, God, help me. **** Six years ago, Jennifer Sawyer survived something that nearly destroyed her. Now she’s rebuilt her life: successful restaurant, loyal friends, laughter reclaimed. There’s only one rule she refuses to break: no men. Not ever. Except Chris. He’s the only man she trusts… and even he’s never touched her. But when Jenny decides she’s ready to confront intimacy as part of her healing, there’s only one person she can ask. One name. One risk. Chris Brooker is a former Ranger turned mechanic, and he’s been quietly in love with Jenny since first sight. He knows her past is dark, even if he doesn’t know the details. When she asks for his help, desire collides with terror... of hurting her, of wanting too much, of losing her entirely. Step by fragile step, Jenny and Chris fight for every inch of trust and closeness. But healing changes everything. And the biggest question remains: is Jenny ready not just for touch, but for love?

He knelt down again, his eyes level with her lower lips. He stared at her pussy, remembering how she’d tasted, how she’d felt as she came on his fingers and mouth. He glanced up at her. “Babe, I can’t wait to go down on you again.” He pressed a kiss to her mound, his tongue darting out to give her a teasing lick as he pulled back. “You’re so damn hot, you know that?” “Uh,” she gasped as his fingers slid inside. “Please, Luke…” “Please?” he said, his thumb massaging her throbbing clit even as his fingers moved in and out of her. “Please what?” “Please…” She threw her head back, tried to keep standing. God, the man was going to kill her. “Please go down on me again.” **** Nine weeks ago, Selena Perez chose survival, and paid for it with her breasts. The double mastectomy saved her life, but shattered her sense of femininity. She doesn’t want desire, romance, or complications... especially not from a dark, dangerous man who looks at her like she’s still whole. Luke Rhodes lost his left hand in Afghanistan three years ago. He doesn’t dwell on it. He cooks, he bartends, he lives his life. He has almost everything he wants – except Selena. And wanting her isn’t casual. It’s consuming. Their connection ignites fast and deep, catching them both off guard. Selena gives Luke her body, and her fragile trust. What she doesn’t know is that Luke is hiding someone from her. A secret that threatens to destroy everything she’s begun to believe about him… and herself.

Alpha Prince Leopold Garibaldi hates his life. He hates being a prince, being a werewolf and most recently, being the Alpha. He wasn’t expecting the title or the responsibilities. Or the designated mate that comes with the title. So, what can he do except running away? By leaving werewolf territory, he’ll finally get to live freely and find himself a human mate to love and to hold. Someone not forced upon him. That’s what he wants the most, just a cute girl who loves him for him. Enter Jolene Duvarak. She doesn’t love him. She’s rude, snappy and she thinks he’s a homeless man. And yet, his wolf thinks she’s the one. Until money gets in the way. Jolene Duvarak hates EVERYTHING, but she hates werewolves the most. And being poor. So… when she realizes she’s housing a werewolf prince in her house who is worth 3 million dollars, she’s going to choose money over love, no questions asked.

“Jim,” she moaned. “Please don’t go…” “No way, baby.” He held her face in both of his hands, his thumbs tracing the curve of her perfect lips. “I’m not going anywhere.” He spun her now, pushed her up against the wall next to the door. His arms were raised above her, his hands flat on the wall, and he lowered his head to kiss her, slow and hot. She wrapped her arms around his waist, and he almost groaned to feel those hands on him. “Kat,” he said against her mouth, his voice hoarse with want. “I need you.” **** Katherine Lawrence has built her life around disappearing. No records. No roots. A packed suitcase by the door. New hair every two weeks. No past, no attachments, and no reason to stay. When she’s finally forced to spill her secrets to a group of ex–Rangers and an ex-sniper, Jim Alden is assigned one job: keep Kat alive… and keep her from running. Jim is as guarded and dangerous as she is infuriating. He wants to shake her for her distrust – and kiss her until she forgets how to flee. When Kat’s past finally claws into the light, Jim makes her a promise she doesn’t believe anyone can keep: safety, honesty, and a place to stand still. But the past never stops hunting. As old enemies close in and lives hang in the balance, Kat is ready to vanish again, alone, afraid, and free. Unless Jim can convince her that staying is worth the risk… and that this time, she won’t have to run.

Aurora's POV It's the day, the the day of my execution, when I'll be free from pain forever, I was there waiting patiently for the death to succumb myself in her arms, so to end these miseries . But then, I saw him. Our eyes met, his electric blue eyes were charismatic and intimidating at the same time. I felt something unusual and then I heard an animalistic growl, that shook everyone, and everything went dark. Aurora Adams, your normal human girl, kindness and compassion are synonymous to whose personality, but she is unfortunate. She was abused, tormented and was made to regret about her existence by her brother just because he thinks she is the reason for all his chaos. Being frustrated by Aurora he sells her to a ruthless alpha. Aurora imagines that everything will be sorted but that alpha wasn't any different. That's when she encounters, Leonidas. Leonidas Knight, the alpha king, and the ultimate Almighty of the Wolf's world, whose one stare can send chills up to anyone's spine, a completely conceited figure . He was ruthless and merciless until he meets his unforeseen mate. Will his inevitable ruthless self be able to degrade the ego and ever love his mate?

Synopsis Bata pa lang si Katana ay mulat na s'ya maraming bagay, tulad ng kailangan n'yang malayo sa kan'ya ng mga magulang upang makapag trabaho sila para sa ikakabuti ni Katana. Lumaki s'ya sa puder ng kaniyang lolo at lola na magulang ng kaniyang ina. Namulat rin siya sa mundong hilig siyang i-chismiss kung saan-saan. Nang tumungtong siya sa edad na sampu ay do'n niya napagtanto na wala s'yang dapat pag katiwalaan kung hindi ang sarili n'ya lang at ang mga taong kilalang-kilala na n'ya. Grade 7 siya ng muling nalapit sa mga taong nakapaligid sa kaniya , si Trace ay isa sa taong nakilala niya at naging kaibigan–boyfriend niya no'ng grade 9. Si Vivian ang akala niya ay totoong kaibigan. Akala niya totoong kaibigan ang mga nakapalibot sa kaniya 'yon pala ay hindi. Grade 10 s'ya no'ng maakusahang gusto niyang patayin si Vivian ang akala n'yang kaibigan niya pero nag kamali s'ya, sobra-sobra ang pasakit na nangyari sa batang Katana at pinili na lang lumayo kasama ang taong hindi niya aakalain kakampihan siya at iintindihin siya. Akala niya ay ayos na ang lahat, ayos na ang bata niyang puso. Akala niya kaya na niyang muling makita ang mga taong pilit niyang pinapatawad no'ng nasa New York siya ngunit hindi pala gano'n kadali mag patawad, masakit pala. Gustong-gusto niyang mag patawad ngunit nasasaktan siya. Sabi nga niya ang bawat buhay natin ay may kasalanan tayong nagagawa at ang Diyos ay kaya tayong patawarin tayo pa kayang tao lamang? She found the forgiveness in her hearts. Napatawad niya ang lahat ngunit muli nilang wawasakin ang bagong Katana. Kaya n'ya bang muling mag patawad? kaya niya bang patawarin uli ang mga taong nagkasala sa kaniya ng paulit-ulit

Unable to stop it now, he thrust up into her mouth, holding her right where he needed her. She stayed with him, thank Christ, just sucked him harder and stronger, her throat open and waiting. When he shuddered and called her name, dancing on the knife-edge of orgasm, she swallowed, hard. And Mark damn near blacked out from the force of coming in her amazing little mouth. **** Five years ago, Dr. Francine Cabot fled Canada for a clean start in Denver. Now she devotes her life to helping women and children survive male violence, and refuses to be defined by fear. She’s brilliant, strong, and impossible to ignore. Especially by two men: one safe, steady, and watching her back… and one who wants her destroyed. Mark Hayden is a former trauma surgeon turned bodyguard, the second-in-command at Solid Security. Protecting people is his calling, and Francine is already under his skin. But danger has marked her before, and this time it’s personal. When Francine vanishes into a blizzard, abducted by a man she once helped put behind bars, Mark goes after her without hesitation. The rescue will demand blood, fury, and choices he can’t undo. If he crosses the line to save her, will he still recognize himself afterward? And if he loses her on that frozen mountain, will there be anything left worth coming back to?

I was always different from my brothers; always more sensitive and perceptive. I never knew if this was a gift from the Goddess or not, but my brother, Alpha Kai, used my sixth sense to his advantage and that's what helped raise our pack to infamy. But in the end, it would be that sixth sense which led to my demise - dead before I could even face my mate and his betrayal. My soft heart led to my death, and my trusting nature helped the enemy get ahead with their plans. So here I am, sifting through my memories in the Other and watching my family as they continue to live their lives without me. All the while wishing I could be there with them. **** This is a companion novel to the Bratva Wolves Novels and is not a standalone. Do not read this book if you have not read The Bratva Wolves Collection first.