When Averie Langford returns home, she doesn’t expect to uncover a buried scandal that could destroy her family’s legacy—or reignite a forbidden love she was never supposed to touch. Years ago, her grandmother was quietly erased from their family’s pristine history. Now, whispers of locked tapes, hidden letters, and a forbidden romance resurface, and Averie finds herself tangled in a legacy of lies. The only person willing to help her expose the truth? Wes Marrow—the boy from the wrong side of town, and the one kiss she never forgot. But digging up the past comes at a cost. As secrets unravel and passion reignites, Averie must choose between protecting the name she was born into… or fighting for the truth—and the love—that could set her free. Some love stories are meant to be hidden. This one refuses to stay buried.
This excerpt focuses on Jacquelyn, six weeks pregnant, and her escape from her abusive husband, Randy. The story opens with Randy verbally attacking Jacquelyn, demanding that she get an abortion. After Randy lies about her phone, Jacquelyn resolves to leave. She tricks and physically injures Randy, then flees. Without money, Jacquelyn contacts her brother, Johnny, in Milwaukee, for help. The narrative shifts to Johnny, who is engaged in a sexual encounter but ultimately answers and agrees to assist her, demonstrating his commitment to keeping his word. Meanwhile, Randy is irate and delusional, falsely claiming that Jacquelyn has stolen their children. The excerpt concludes with all three characters in transit and facing challenging circumstances.
In the dark underbelly of the city, a tale unfolds of loyalty, love, and redemption. Liam, a lifelong member of the notorious Black Raven gang, finds himself entangled in a chaotic web of fate when he mistakenly kidnaps Emma, instead of her friend Tara. What was meant to be a simple exchange spirals into a whirlwind of unexpected emotions, as Liam, bound by gang loyalty, struggles with the reality of marrying a woman he never intended to take. As Emma faces the harsh realities of her new life, she quickly realizes that beneath Liam's hardened exterior lies a man grappling with conflict—torn between the ruthless code of the gang and the burgeoning feelings he cannot ignore. Meanwhile, Tara is relentlessly searching for her missing friend, determined to uncover the truth and save her from the clutches of the criminal world. In a desperate bid for Emma’s freedom, Liam makes the ultimate sacrifice by betraying his father, Victor, the ruthless leader of the Black Raven gang. Believing they can leave their past behind, Liam and Emma dream of a fresh start. However, their newfound hope is shattered when Victor breaks out of prison, furious and vengeful, ready to reclaim his empire and exact revenge on those who dare to defy him. As Emma and Liam fight for their lives and their love, they must confront their pasts and the darkness that looms over them, leading to a climactic showdown that will determine their fate and the future of the gang. Will they find a way to escape the shadows, or will Victor's wrath consume them both? This gripping story of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of love will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
A gothic romantic fantasy about loss, rebirth, and a love that transcends time. After betrayal shatters her life, Elena inherits a crumbling manor and abandoned vineyard. As she revives the forgotten land, she awakens something else — a spirit bound by a century-old love. Torn between remembering her past and claiming a future with a man caught between life and death, Elena must decide: are some sacrifices too great, or is true love worth everything?
Dante's life is peaches and cream until a sexy Nun falls into his lap.
Seirra knows the man she left behind is all heat and danger—and that William, her new love, is everything safe and steady. But when old flames stir, she has to choose: chase the fire, or learn to stay.
When you have love and chemistry, all you need is timing. Timing is a bitch.
When Arinell buys a haunted mirror, she awakens a seductive entity bound within—one who offers her the power she thought she had lost. But as their dark bond deepens, she discovers he was never her salvation—he was her test.