Alaric stumbled into the cool, silent expanse of the Valenti foyer, the grand marble echoing his unsteady footsteps. The scent of polished wood and expensive lilies, usually a comforting aroma of home, now felt cloying, suffocating. He couldn't shake Emilia's terrified face from his memory, her wide, haunted eyes. He couldn't wash her scent off him, a cloying mix of innocence and fear that clung to his skin like a shroud. And her voice... her small, frightened voice when she'd whispered, "It hurts." He had been her first, and he hadn't been gentle. The memory twisted in his gut, a vile, burning knot of self-loathing

LITTLE BUNNY RABBIT IS A THE FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES OF STORIES ABOUT TEENAGE GIRLS AND BOYS AND HOW THEY COPE WITH CERTAIN TRAUMAS Olivia finds out that her best friend's boyfriend is actually the guy who raped get a year ago. will she tell her best friend the truth or let sleeping dogs lie

The Devil's Playground centers around Alma, a seemingly innocent and naive young woman who lives with her older step-brothers, Dante, Ronan, and Zade, in a wealthy, controlling environment.Initially, Alma, influenced by her friend Laura and a "dark romance" novel, attempts to explore her burgeoning sexuality by sending suggestive videos and photos to her crush, Ben, who has manipulative intentions. However, these are discovered by her brothers.

Lady Livia Winthrope was raised to be clever, bold, and utterly untamable — the kind of woman who scoffs at society’s rules and laughs in the face of scandal. When she accidentally falls into the Duke of Blackmoor’s private bath — naked, no less — she thinks the worst that can happen is humiliation. She’s wrong.Duke Julian Lancelot Blackmoor is a man forged in silence and perfected by control. Known for his cold intellect, ruthless precision, and flawless public image, he is not a man who tolerates chaos — especially not from a girl who mocks him, defies him, and then dares to reject him in front of half the aristocracy.

Here’s a compelling summary for your novel Velvet Chains:⸻Velvet Chains is a dark, emotional YA contemporary drama about power, control, and the quiet courage it takes to reclaim your voice.Fifteen-year-old Aurelia Levanov has lived her entire life behind the high walls of one of Miami’s most powerful families. Homeschooled, hidden, and controlled by her possessive older brother Nikolai, her world is defined by silence, obedience, and fear. But when her family suddenly enrolls her in a prestigious high school to maintain their image, Aurelia steps into the outside world for the first time.There, she meets Josh Monroe—the kind-hearted, intuitive son of another elite family—and his bold, funny boyfriend Aiden. The two see past Aurelia’s quiet façade and begin to gently unravel the truth behind her bruises and haunted eyes. As Aurelia tastes freedom for the first time—joining secret cheer practices, forming friendships, even daring to hope—she also risks everything, especially with Nikolai watching her every move.When a high-stakes business merger forces Nikolai into an engagement with school queen bee Fallon Whittaker, the balance of power begins to shift. But Fallon has her own agenda, and Aurelia may be the key to it.Caught between a golden cage and the first real taste of liberation, Aurelia must choose: remain the silent girl they raised, or break the velvet chains around her and become someone entirely new.⸻Would you like a tagline for the cover too?

Gzera, a high priestess, crash-lands on Thorn's desolate land, her magic depleted. Thorn, a reclusive warrior god, reluctantly takes her in. Gzera's life-giving magic transforms his land into a vibrant oasis, and she unwittingly draws power from his divine presence, becoming far stronger than before. As her power returns, Gzera prepares to fulfill her destiny and wed her soulmate. Thorn, realizing he's fallen in love with her, is heartbroken. Gzera departs, but her soulmate proves to be cold and indifferent, viewing her only as a means to produce powerful offspring. Her attempts to return home are thwarted by her own people, who prioritize political alliance. Humiliated and trapped, Gzera's final breaking point comes when her soulmate tries to force himself on her. In self-defense, she unleashes a burst of magic, injuring him. Knowing her life is in danger, Gzera makes a desperate, uncontrolled jump through a portal, hoping to return to Thorn. Instead, she lands in the throne room of the King of Thunder, Thorn's cruel brother. Weakened and vulnerable, Gzera is held captive. Though her magic is dormant, she begins to train, slowly regaining her strength. Her rising power draws the attention of other gods and entities in the palace, who covet her abilities. Unbeknownst to her captors, Gzera's time with Thorn has elevated her to the status of a formidable goddess, a power that will be crucial in her fight for freedom. What do you think is the biggest obstacle Gzera faces in escaping the King of Thunder's realm?

Hailey only meant to help. When her identical twin sister Alessia begged her to switch places for a week to escape her mafia husband, Hailey agreed—naively thinking it was just a temporary escape. But the truth shatters her: Alessia has run away for good, eloping with another man and leaving Hailey trapped in a dangerous web of lies.Now, Hailey is living in the home—and the bed—of Dante Moretti, a man feared by many and touched by none. He’s cold, ruthless, and used to obedience, and after a week of refusal from the woman he thinks is his wife, his patience is running thin.But what Hailey fears most isn’t Dante’s temper. It’s the moment he discovers the truth… because she’s still a virgin. And Dante knows every inch of Alessia’s body.When the deception unravels in the heat of their most intimate moment, Dante’s fury turns to obsession. The innocent twin who betrayed him shouldn’t have felt that good. She shouldn’t have tasted that sweet. And now that he knows the truth, he refuses to let her go.Even as enemies close in and betrayal cuts deep, one thing becomes clear: Hailey may have stepped into her sister’s life—but she’s no longer playing her role.She’s his.

When Aliyah arrives at a grand estate in the French countryside, she looks nothing like the girl she used to be—her clothes worn, her body weary, and her past buried beneath layers of dirt and shame. Fleeing a brutal past in the United States, she seeks shelter with Genevieve, her only friend from a life long gone. But what Aliyah doesn’t know is that she’s stepped out of one hell and into another.Damien, Genevieve’s cold and powerful husband, sees only disgrace in Aliyah’s past as a private dancer—a past she took on to care for her dying mother. His contempt is immediate, cruel, and merciless. He humiliates her, banishes her from his table, and forces her to earn her keep in ways that strip her of what little dignity she has left.What Damien doesn’t realize is that Aliyah is the girl who unknowingly saved a mafia boss’s life—an act that has made her a hunted pawn in a deadly international game. Both the men who tried to silence her and the one she saved are closing in. But as the truth begins to surface, so does the unbearable weight of betrayal, pain, and silence.This is not a story of rescue.It’s a story of what happens when mercy never comes.

Title: His to Ruin Author: SerenityBabsy Summary: She was the quiet cousin. The forgotten girl in a house of wealth and power, living on the fringes of privilege—until he turned his eyes on her. Sebastian, the golden boy with a cruel streak, claimed her innocence, shattered her trust, and left her broken. But Emilia survived. Years later, she’s no longer the girl who cowered under his gaze. She’s rebuilt her life in a foreign land, found love in unexpected places, and started to bloom again. But the past never stays buried. And Sebastian? He’s never forgotten her. Never forgiven her for walking away. Now he wants her back—not to love, but to possess. To destroy all over again. Because if he can’t have her… No one will. A dark, twisted tale of obsession, betrayal, and the high price of survival. His to Ruin is a haunting psychological romance that asks: when does love stop being love—and start becoming a weapon?

Katie found herself moving through the rooms, checking on everyone, making sure Milly's playlist was playing on the speakers and that the bartender didn't run out of peach liqueur. She refilled bowls, lit candles, and smoothed down tablecloths. If she stayed busy, she wouldn't have to notice how often Yiannis seemed to glance in her direction.

PossessionWhen eighteen-year-old Zara loses everything, she’s thrust into the opulent and cruel world of the Marchands—France’s most powerful family. Taken in by her godfather, she quickly learns that being poor in a palace makes you prey.Celeste hates her. Luc ignores her. And Etienne—the eldest son, cold and betrothed—is far too interested in her.But it’s Cassian who changes everything.Dangerous, rich, and feared on campus, Cassian doesn’t play by the rules. And when he sets his eyes on Zara, possession becomes obsession. Now caught between two powerful heirs—one driven by lust, the other by something far darker—Zara must navigate lies, betrayals, and a love that could destroy her.In a world of twisted games, she’s the pawn.But some pawns were born to shatter kings.

Wendy is engaged to a billionaire tech genius, and they live together. Ariel just lost her parents in an accident and has nowhere to go to. She reached out to Wendy, and Wendy offered for her to stay with her till she could find a place of her own. Unfortunately, the moment Ricardo sets eyes on timid Ariel, his body ignites with passion and pleasure. He wants Ariel at all costs

Isabella and Sophia were switched at birth. The truth finally came out when the head of the Marquez cartel dies in an accident

Whiles Bishop Donald Williams preached about the sanctity of marriage and the sins of the flesh, he had no qualms about indulging in them, violating his own marriage vows to his wife by desecrating another holy bond. When Evelyn was twelve , she had spied on her father and  another woman, Adelaide Smith, a deacon’s wife, engaging in a sin of carnal delight. Her twelve year old body was not prepared for the sight of Mrs Adelaide Smith's naked slender body bent over her father’s desk in his office at Oaks Chapel, her straight black hair hiding her face as she gasped and moaned whiles Evelyn's equally naked father stood behind Mrs Adelaide Smith, fucking her.