The Presence

He slammed her back against the closed door making her grit her teeth as she glared at him. “Camellia,” his voice was dripping with controlled fury yet that endearment rolled off his tongue in a raspy growl. “I don’t like other men touching you,” he grumbled, grabbing her jaw, his fingers firmly pressing into her cheeks as he made her hazel eyes look into his dark greys. “I’m not yours,” she said with gathered-up bravado though his intimidating presence made her feel so timid. He leaned closer as her eyes fell on the camellia flower that was inked on his neck. His hot breath tickled her lips as his intense stare lingered on her lips. “You’re mine, Camellia. Mine!” With a low growl, he crashed his lips on hers. DARK ROMANCE!

Lilliana Russo is the eldest daughter of a powerful mafia family in New York City. Forced to marry the malevolent Don of the city, Vincenzo Salvadori, she attempts to assert her independence by presenting him with three conditions for their marriage: that she be allowed to continue working as a doctor, that they sleep in separate rooms until she is ready to sleep with him, and that they do not have a baby until she wants to. While Vincenzo agrees to the first and third conditions, he refuses to allow her to have her own room, stating that as his wife, they will share the same space. Lilliana is overwhelmed by Vincenzo's domineering presence and fears for her safety as she navigates this arranged marriage with a man she doesn't love. *** Leo and Rose's fiery romance is also written in this book. It's the second book of the 'Alliance' series! *** For a better reading experience, please read it on the web ;)

Raine Matthews was always getting bullied by almost the whole population in school since she was in the right grade. When she got to the eleventh grade, people started ignoring her presence except for three bad guys who saw happiness in bullying her. When a new kid Noah Flynn starts going to their school, he helped her out once and since then he wouldn't leave her alone, always making her do things for him and wouldn't let anyone else bully her. Raine was getting confused daily because she didn't know what he wanted and neither did Noah because he just saw the fun in teasing Raine. One thing led to the other and both parties started falling in love, mistakes are made and promises are broken and it all left Raine questioning one thing, is it love or is it just pity?

Two years of marriage. Two years of trust. Two years of secrets I never knew existed. I thought I was coming home to the man I married—surprising Nathan after my work trip ended early. Instead, I stood frozen in the doorway of our bedroom, watching my husband tangled in the sheets with someone I never expected. Someone whose face I only caught a glimpse of before she bolted—running out the back like a ghost escaping the scene of a crime. But I know that face. I’ve seen it every day of my life. Felt its presence in my laughter, my tears, my memories. That night shattered everything. The perfect husband. The perfect life. All of it was a carefully crafted illusion built on lies. Now, nothing is what it seems—and I have no idea where this road will take me.

Following the tragic yet heroin death of one of Atlanta's most cherished heroes fourteen years ago, the city has finally come to terms with the heavy loss except for a highschool teenager named Natasha Johnson who unlike her city; is not done with the past especially after she uncovers a dark secret that has been kept from her by her mother. This secret will come with yet another shocking discovery — one that will lead the fifteen year old into a completely new and an uncharted world as she grows up in her youth to become a force to reckon with alongside her friends and family but then again this discovery ends up putting the girl right into the vengeful path of an extremely dangerous enemy whose presence reeks of nothing but death and total destruction this begging the question—will Natasha have it in her to take down this adversary and finally fulfill her destiny and become the ‘Viper’ . . .?

On Christmas Eve, Elena's world shatters when she catches her boyfriend cheating with her best friend. Heartbroken and humiliated, she flees into the snowy night... only to collide with a stranger whose icy presence sends her ex running in fear. Before she can ask who he is, the man declares her his, and kisses her with a passion that ignites something deep within. Then everything goes dark. Elena wakes up in a strange place, surrounded by people calling her "Luna." Trapped in a supernatural world she doesn't understand, mated to a powerful Alpha who refuses to let her go, Elena must navigate ancient rivalries, dangerous secrets, and a jealous woman determined to destroy her. What began as a festive night of celebration becomes a haunting journey of love, power, and survival. And Elena must decide; fight for her freedom or embrace a destiny written in the stars.

Jonathan Evan's - the heir and CEO of Lewis Tower was in love with his long - time girlfriend Jessica and planned to propose to her on her coming birthday. He dreamed of starting a family with her and pampering her with his love! It was a perfect plan and sweet! Unfortunately, his father decided to choose someone to marry him and it was not his girlfriend that he loved. Gertrude Cushe from the rival company's daughter and the woman she loathed the most. He can't stand Gertrude's presence! Seeing him is like a ball of fire wanting him to crush her. What would Jonathan do now that his magical dreamed life wasn't in his hands? Will he stand against his father and reject the marriage proposal or will he choose to marry his girlfriend instead? What life awaits ahead for Gertrude, Jessica and Jonathan?

Fiery redhead Lily is known for her fierce independence and untamed spirit. But when her brother gets into deep trouble with the notorious Black Ravens, she finds herself caught in a dangerous bind. The only way to repay his debt and keep him alive is to entangle herself with the gang's arrogantly charming leader, Ryker. Ryker, with his piercing eyes and commanding presence, rules his territory with an iron fist. Arrogant and unyielding, he's used to getting what he wants-and now, he wants Lily. Forced into his world, their clashing tempers and undeniable chemistry ignite a dark romance. As Lily found herself thrust into a world of rival gangs and hidden secrets, she realizes that her fiery spirit might be the perfect match for Ryker ruthless ambition. But with danger lurking at every turn, they must decide if their passionate connection can survive the risky game they're playing.

A wedding ballroom is prepared for a bride and the groom that will never show up. Spoilt richest man daughter in the town Mary Sanders sets her eyes on General Mike Stone ever since he saved her life. She is determined to marry him, her father in a bid to make her dream come through plans a wedding with the entire town in attendance Mary is humiliated when the General refuses to show up, her father makes Mike’s military superiors demand his presence at the wedding hall as his daughter must get what she wants. As a military man, he is compelled to obey or risk being jailed Jared Stone, Mike’s mysterious and hardhearted twin brother shows up at the wedding, fools everyone, Mary is married off to Jared, He said Yes to everything except to love her and he is determined to show her a life of hell.

On the night before Elide is send off by his Queen Mother to leave for Arryn. Her brother Malik, gave her a few hours of freedom to do whatever it is that she likes with her life. Elide wanted to experience what a party between people at her and her brother's age is like. She promised Malik that she won't cause him trouble the reason why he agreed to bring her over in his friend's villa whose hosting a rave party. The two of them part ways in the party and agreed to meet each other again once the party is over. While she's drinking beer for the first time. Elide met a stranger, his presence feels so familiar to her. Elide ends up spending the hottest and most passionate night with the stranger whom she thought she'll never see again—that's what she thought.