So Close But Yet So Far

When Jasmine Romano, the Perfume creator discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her with a co-worker, her world suddenly falls apart. Saddled with the need to save her critically ill mother and little money to do so, after years of unpaid work, she tries to sell her perfume formula,only to be framed by her boyfriend's mistress, who steals the formula and leaves Jasmine on the brink of going to prison. Desperate and infuriated, she seeks help from none other than Jasper D’angelo, the most powerful Perfume CEO in Venice. But everything has a price, And this dark billionaire President has a demand far worse than Jasmine could have imagined. He wants her to be his mistress. His and his alone. Yet unknown to her, Jasper keeps her close because he suspects she’s the girl who once saved his life. What starts as humiliation turns into protection, revenge… and a dangerous attraction. Will Jasmine clear her name and save her family — or lose her heart to the man who owns her fate? Find out in this steamy tale of vengeance, betrayal, and there I say…Love.

Imagine being kidnapped; being held hostage; being threatened with hunger and violence; surviving with unknown people. Imagine finding a connection, finding love in that oh so terrible prison. Imagine being loved by that love. Imagine being lost, torn away from that love; slapped back to the reality of your fate. Imagine being tortured; the pain not mostly from your own torture, but from the knowledge that the love was somewhere else, somewhere close but far; also being tortured. Imagine your whole life being questioned, threatened to be a lie. Imagine that love being questioned. Imagine being alone. Imagine Love In Bondage.

Parting his lips, Jordan placed the burning cigarette on his mouth and stood up from his seat before walking towards his shelves containing all his important documents related business, but soon there a light tug on his arm stopped his actions. It was her, he knew it cause no one other than her had the audacity to enter and exit his cabin without his permission. His wife, Hattiea. Or maybe the woman pretending to be his wife? Jordan's dark eyes landed on the culprit immediately with darkness but as soon as he found her behind him close to him... He got lost for a moment or so... The proximity rose slight tension between them. Raising her fingers up, Hattiea pulled the burning cigarette out from his mouth which was still resting on his lips. Her delicate fingers brushed his chin and lips softly. Following by the smoke, he released his minty breath in slight awe, her breath taking face was so close to his face. They both never came so close to one another actually. Even though it had been quite of time getting married with one another, they minded their boundaries well. As it was not any marriage of love for them but a marriage full of compromises. Hattiea's eyes soon travelled up from his lips back to his eyes, which were still staring at her ditching their shame. "It's dangerous for your health." Hattiea exclaimed hinting his smoking habit, while looking right into his eyes. Her hazel eyes were blank yet they held millions of emotions. "So are you!" Jordan's smoky breath caressed her face. The deepness of his voice solely made Hattiea's heart race million times faster. It was true... she was dangerous for him. Way too dangerous to handle.

Kier a strict and possessive half brother of Kirsten. They grew up thinking they were siblings. Since the moment Kier saw Kirsten for the very first time, he was immediately impressed by her beauty. They grew up together and became close to each other. The admiration he felt for his sister gradually deepened as time passed until he saw himself falling deeply in love with her. He became more possessive and territorial causing Kirsten to distance herself from him and made her hate him so much. So, when Kier found out that they weren't blood related and that they weren't real sibling he was very happy but it made Kirsten hated him more because Kirsten felt she lost the only family she had. Kier broke her heart by telling her the truth. She ran away and hid herself from him but even how far she would go and how many times she run away, Kier always found her and brought her back to their home but the last time she ran away and was caught by him again, he took her to a far away place instead to their home. Kier took her to a huge house just like a mansion. Will Kier be able to tame Kirsten's heart full of hatred towards him?

For ten years, Cal Mercer and Ethan Locke have been the hockey league’s favorite scandal: fists thrown, penalties stacked, a rivalry so vicious it sells jerseys. Then a trade puts them on the same bench... and everything ignites. Their chemistry isn’t friendly or forgiving. It’s brutal, exacting, and charged with tension that feels far too personal. Cal, feared for his massive body and punished for his powerful temper, secretly craves rules that he was never allowed to name. Ethan, ice-cold and commanding, thrives on control, until Cal’s instinctive submission cuts too close to a need Ethan has so far refused to acknowledge. As the season tightens and scrutiny mounts, their power struggle stops being accidental and becomes chosen. Lines are drawn, boundaries are negotiated, and a Dom/sub dynamic is explored. What begins as hatred turns deliberate, dangerous, and achingly intimate – something neither man can afford, and neither can resist. 'Thin Ice Between Us' is a forbidden M/M romance set inside a league that celebrates sanctioned violence while outlawing intimacy between men. This isn’t love at first sight, but something sharper: dominance earned, submission chosen, and conflict transformed into trust. On the ice, they’re allowed to destroy each other. Everywhere else, wanting becomes a real risk... but being discovered will cost them everything

When Nesta finds herself in one of the worst situations possible, pushed by her own family into the arms of a stranger, she decides no one can take away her freedom. She fights the fate others are creating for her and she runs away, only to find herself falling into the arms of a man, far worse than the one who was her betrothed. Yet, with each passing moment, this so called monster shows more humanity than any man has ever offered her. Will she stay? Will she run? Will she accept him as her husband?

"My beautiful Clara... now you know who I really am. You don't think I'll let you go that easily, do you?" ****** Clara Hart was never a damsel in distress that needed saving. She was the heroine herself-independent, strong and hardworking. When she met Xane through an online dating app, he turned out to be an average decent man, like she had expected and wanted. She had fallen in love with his normality. Yet, Xane Harding was far from average. He was a tech genius and a mysterious billionaire that no one knew his existence of. And when Clara discovered his pack of lies, she was heartbroken. Xane had never wanted something so bad as he had wanted Clara. So this time he pursued her, showing her who he really was. With no lies. And there was no holding him back.

"Oh, Daddy it feels so good." Catherine moaned pushing her lower body further to meet his rhythm. She was bending on all fours by her elbows and knees. "Spread your legs wider princess so Daddy can go deeper, where you will see the stars," he grasped her shoulder and made her arch her back towards him. "Why does it feel so good Daddy?" she asked in her innocent yet playful voice. "When I am done teaching you everything then you will feel far better than this baby," he replied as he pounded faster in her. "Then teach me, Daddy," she moaned taking in the pleasure her Daddy was giving her. Archer Mendez, the former superstar of the adult film industry decided to adopt an orphan girl to fix his reputation in the business world. But to his surprise, he felt a forbidden attraction for his adoptive daughter that he never wanted to feel. What will happen when his new princess also feels the same attraction to him? Will he give in to this temptation?

Having survived the deadly trials of Lyria and uncovered the haunting legacy of her ancestors, Maerwynn now faces a reality far more terrifying—a war brewing beyond the realms. She has transformed into a powerful being, but with her newfound immortality and role as the seventh stone, Maerwynn’s existence holds the key to maintaining Lyria's fragile peace. Alongside Valen, the Elusive High Lord who ignites both fury and passion within her, Maerwynn must wield her powers in ways she never imagined. Yet as they prepare for war against Kyante, the cruel queen of Hadeon, Maerwynn realizes that victory comes with perilous demands. A prophecy looms over her, foretelling betrayal, sacrifice, and a battle that will reshape everything she has come to cherish. As enemies close in and allies grow suspicious of her power, Maerwynn and Valen embark on a treacherous journey to build alliances, reclaim a weapon of immense strength, and face the horrors of Hadeon’s armies. Amidst bloodshed and treachery, In this heart-wrenching climax, Maerwynn makes an impossible choice that will forever alter her, the High Lord she loves, and the fate of both worlds. *** BOOK 2 in the AETHER series. If you haven't read the Book 1- " Court of Fae and ruin", please do so, or nothing in this book would make sense. Xoxo

*This book may contain triggers for some readers.* Mackenzie is the daughter of Beta Vincent Cavanaugh. She grew up in the Blue River Pack, near the coast of California. She is a kind, loyal, and bubbly girl. She grew up knowing she would be a Luna or Beta female of another pack. Growing up, the Blue and Red River packs were on neutral, yet rocky grounds. Since the packs were so close, they shared a school with each other. In comes Beckett, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Red River Pack. He has his eyes set on Mackenzie and will do anything to make her his Luna, despite their on-again-off-again status. Nicholas sees things differently. He knows how that pack treats women and will not allow Mackenzie to be subjected to that. He's always been protective of her since they grew up together. After coming back from Alpha training, Nicholas starts to feel things for Mackenzie that he never did. Upon her first shift at 18, Beckett is determined to force Mackenzie to be his Luna. The only problem is, she finds her mate and it is not Beckett. There are also things about Mackenzie that she has yet to know about. Join Mackenzie on her wild ride of finding her mate, dealing with an overbearing ex, and so much more.