Best City Stories & Novels Collection

Daisy Fly has lost everything—family, love, home—until she crosses paths with Liam Schmidt, her ex-boyfriend James’s father and a powerful London hospital chief. Their forbidden connection ignites passion amid hatred: James plots her ruin, her parents hide a devastating secret, and Liam’s world crumbles when he accuses her of theft. Paralyzed by tragedy, haunted by lies, and bound by a bond that d...

Cassandra Vale has built her world on perfection. Elegant, untouchable, and always in control, she knows that in high society appearances are everything. But when whispers of betrayal threaten to unravel her carefully constructed image, she needs a distraction fast, one so scandalous that no one will dare question her again. Enter Damian Cross. He is reckless, magnetic, and every bit the trouble h...

An original story by Xena Kessler
My back hit the desk. Pain exploded through my skull.
"Girls like you don't get to dream about guys like Kai." Bella's breath was hot on my face. "You don't get to write pathetic love letters."
She shoved me again. Harder.
"Maybe if you weren't such a desperate little—"
I fell. My head cracked against the corner.
Warmth trickled down my neck. Blood.
Their ...

She returned to bury her father. Instead, she was forced to marry his enemy’s son.

Rosalind Marlow returns to New York to settle her father’s affairs, once one of the city’s most feared mafia bosses, only to find he died beside his greatest rival… and left behind a contract binding her to the rival’s son.

Viktor Marino is cold, calculating, and infuriatingly magnetic.

Rosa has no intention of ...

I was in love with Ethan Black, a brilliant man with big dreams. I gave him my twenties, my body, my loyalty. I worked three jobs while he chased his startup dreams. And when he finally made it, he became a stranger.
Then I found out he got another woman pregnant, the same woman who dumped him in college when his family lost everything. That nearly destroyed me. But I stayed. I told myself love w...

His mouth was on mine before I could breathe, his body pressing me into the glass window of his office. The city pulsed beneath us, but all I could feel was the brutal rhythm of his hips. My weak heart should have given out. The doctors said stress could kill me, that even climbing stairs was dangerous.

But with him? With Knight? I didn’t break.
I came alive.

“One night was supposed to be enoug...

When Damon Strathmore crashes into Alicia Collins' life, it isn’t quiet, it’s a wildfire. Damon, a ruthless athlete with no patience for distractions, never planned to feel anything real. Alicia, a sharp-witted medical student with dreams too big for detours, didn’t expect to lock eyes with someone who sees through her instead of at her.
One night. One impossible connection.
Between stolen glances...

He says as he runs a finger up and down my arm. “I have genuine feelings for you and would like to start a real relationship with you.”
“Sorry, what did you say?” I said with shock and surprise in my voice.
“I think that I am falling in love with you.” He says just as he leans into me claiming my lips with his own. Returning the kiss of the man that I not only admired from afar but also develo...

Marceline never imagined she would experiment with betrayal. But after seeing her husband tangled in the arms of her closest friend, she let herself taste what it felt like to sin. What began as one night of reckless desire soon turned into many nights of fiery passion and dangerous obsession—an affair she could not escape.

Yet even while indulging in forbidden pleasure, Marceline swore never t...

"Can I see the length of it's cock? How long does it last in bed?"

"Ma’am, it’s an AI-generated robot, personally designed to attend to human needs… meaning it can go as many rounds as you desire."

"Good. I’ll take it."

Jade Winters was tired of men who finished too fast, who never cared about her cravings, her kinks, her wildest fantasies. She wanted more...more stamina, more passion, more d...

"Take off your panties, princess. I want to see the pussy that’s been soaking the sheets and moaning my name in her sleep every night, while wearing my son’s ring.”

"Yes, daddy."



Reina thought marriage meant love. But for two long, aching years, all it gave her was cold nights and a husband who never touched her.

She was starving.

And Domenico Gravano—her devil father-in-law—was the only ma...

“I’m going to tell you what I have in mind,” he murmured.
“First you’re going to strip down until you’re completely naked,” he whispered against her ear. “Then I’m going to tie you up so you’re completely powerless and subject to my every whim.”
“Mmm, sounds good so far,” she murmured.

“Then I’m going to insert a plug to prepare you for me. After that I’m going to spank that sweet ass of yours un...

Maya, who is a fiercely independent young woman, is sold to the ruthless billionaire Damian Blackwood to settle her family’s debts to his family. She is furious and determined to escape him, but she soon discovers that Damian isn’t just any ordinary man. He’s the powerful alpha of the Inferno Pack and a werewolf burdened by a dark past. To her shock, Damian eventually reveals that she is his fated...

“Edward…” I breathed, my voice shaky, barely audible, but he heard it. His eyes darkened, and he leaned down, his mouth hovering near my ear.

“Louder,” he urged, his tone a mix of demand and desire as his fingers pressed deeper, circling with intent. I bit my lip, trying to stifle the sounds building in my throat, but he wasn’t having it.

His other hand tilted my chin up, forcing me to meet his ...

Elara's life takes a tragic turn when her parents are mysteriously murdered, and she is framed for the death of the man she loved. Imprisoned and separated from her children, Elara emerges from the depths of despair, only to discover the truth: her husband Liam Stone, whom she once loved, had orchestrated her downfall. Now, with a burning desire for revenge, Elara must navigate a web of lies, betr...

When investigative journalist Carter Hale vanishes without a trace, his ex-girlfriend Detective Maya Cross refuses to believe he simply walked away from his life. Her search leads her to Halstead, a forgotten town hidden in the mountains, where strange transmissions broadcast only at night and residents are either too quiet or too afraid to speak.

As Maya digs deeper, she uncovers evidence of a c...

PROLOGUE.

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My name is Ixora Rhodes, I'm 19.

Three years ago, my best friend's father was gruesomely murdered.

Evelyn-my best friend, was very sure of who the murderer was, and as the richest girl in the country, the cops were ready to arrest anyone she pointed at.

As Evelyn's best friend, I thoughtlessly supported her too, so when she pointed fingers at Warren as the murderer, i believe...

Amber Collins never imagined that to save her siblings, she would have to sign a contract binding her to the coldest and most enigmatic man she had ever met: Ethan Rhodes, the ruthless, ice-hearted CEO.
For him, marriage was nothing more than a requirement imposed by his dying mother—just another business deal, without love or attachment. For her, it was the only escape from a life marked by an ab...

"And now, he's certain your life is over because he kicked you out. They're probably already placing bets on how long it will take for you to bow and beg at their feet to take you back. But..." He said coldly.

"But..." I breathed.

"Imagine suddenly returning with a husband so wealthy he makes them look like paupers. Not only is he filthy rich, but he's hopelessly in love with you, spoiling you r...

Twenty-one-year-old Iris Kane thought she was just another college student until gunmen stormed her campus. Now she's hiding in the last place the FBI would look—the mansion of Alessandro "Alex" Torrino, heir to Chicago's most dangerous crime family. At forty-two, Alex is everything she should fear: cold, ruthless, and powerful enough to make people disappear with a phone call. But when bullets st...

She begged him to save her.
Now, she belongs to a monster.

She should have died with them. That’s what the man who slaughtered her family whispered in her ear as he dragged her away from the blood-soaked floor of her childhood home. But instead of a quick death, he had other plans.

A girl as rare and beautiful as her was worth more alive than dead. And so, Evadne Sinclair was thrown into a cage,...

Matured Content
Rated 18+
What's more forbidden?
Sleeping with your Friend's dad or finding out he wasn't her dad?

Readers Discretion is strongly advised.

"Dressed like this, are you expecting something?" Mr Bank whispered in a low seductive rumble.

"No, you got it all wrong..."

I couldn't even complete my statement and then he whispered, "Touch yourself," My eyes widened in shock as I swallow...

The Crimson Veil follows Detective Amara Cole, haunted by her sister’s unsolved murder. When a series of ritualistic killings mirrors that crime, she’s drawn into a deadly game with a masked figure called The Oracle. As evidence ties the murders to a buried government experiment and her own hidden past, Amara must face betrayal, trauma, and the chilling truth that she may be part of the darkness s...

When Sierra woke in Eastfield without memory of her past, she built a life of strength and survival. But one mistake brought her face-to-face with Adrian, the powerful Alpha who once broke her.

He wants her back and she wants answers. Their bond burns hotter than ever, but secrets, enemies, and an ambitious rival threaten to tear them apart.

And when Adrian’s would-be fiancee claims she’s carryi...

She was supposed to be invisible but he made her his obsession.
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‎When desperate debts force Lysandra Thorne into a high-society auction, she never expects the world’s most ruthless media mogul to claim her with a single chilling bid:
‎“One million, for the entirety of the terms. Unnegotiated.”
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‎Now Lys is trapped in Cassian Vale’s glittering, merciless world - a cage of glass and power where s...

Blurb

When Sarah David discovers her sister is marrying the only man she’s ever loved, her ex-boyfriend turned Hollywood star, Aaron Bourne, her world shatters. A reckless night of passion with Aaron leaves Sarah carrying the one secret that could destroy her family: his child. Forced to hide behind her loyal best friend, she watches Aaron marry Zara, even as his obsession with her grows. But whe...

Raelyn once believed that love was something that was meant for her, that is, until the day she found her fiance cheating with her best friend. After that, she decides to get even by sleeping with whatever man she can find. Little did she know that this single decision would lead her down a dangerous path where she would be hunted purely for carrying the child of the man that she decided to have a...

Blurb:

I thought I had it all, a wealthy husband, a luxurious lifestyle, and a sense of security. But it was all a lie. For years, I was tied to Mr. Lewis, acting like a poor girl but giving him every single thing he wanted.

"You're nothing but a trophy to me, Sandra," he would say, his voice dripping with condescension. "You're a poor girl from a poor family. You should be grateful I'm taki...

One reckless night. Two rival billionaires. A morning after with no memory, a pregnancy with no answers, and a shocking secret that threatens to destroy everything.
Caught between a ruthless CEO and his charismatic rival, Annabella must untangle a web of lies to protect her unborn child. But when the truth behind her parents' death comes to light, she’ll discover that her one beautiful mistake is...

Madison Trent has a hidden secret, but not for long once a charming, antagonistic dominant named Zack Downs enters the picture. Madison, a single independent woman who refuses to be owned, finds herself in Zack’s arms when the mafia’s seedy underbelly sets their sites on her. Will Maddie accept his help or will she let her fear consume her?

Elena Santos thought she was fleeing the corruption of Los Angeles when she moved to the quiet coastal town of Moonfall Bay. As a former LAPD detective turned private investigator, she wanted nothing more than easy cases and peaceful nights.
She was wrong.
Within hours of arriving, Elena finds the body of seventeen-year-old Chloe Martinez washed up on the beach. The neighbors whisper about acciden...

Emma thought she'd finally found her fairy tale. After years of dating failures, Detective Ryan Cole seems too good to be true - handsome, charming, and completely devoted to her. But when young women start showing up dead across the city, all with one thing in common - they were dating someone special before they died - Emma's perfect world begins to crack. As the bodies pile up and the clues poi...

Raven Blaire is no ordinary profiler.

Brilliant, relentless, and haunted, her sharp instincts were born the night her twin sister, Zara, was murdered, and her killer vanished without a trace.

Years later, Raven is called back into the shadows when a string of high-profile murders rocks the city. Each victim is powerful. Each crime scene a macabre work of art. Each death tied to one of the seve...

Michael Dubois is a CEO who, after losing his family, became a distrustful person. He decides that he must find a companion to alleviate his sad and unfortunate loneliness. However, during his exhaustive search, he realizes that the right person to be his wife is right next to him: his secretary, a young woman who has been working for him for years and has learned everything she knows alongside hi...

“The poison will eat you up soon. Rest in pieces, slut.” My best friend smiled as she watched me burn alive, her hand resting on her belly—pregnant with my fiancé’s child.

The excruciating pain of the fire tearing through my flesh was the last thing I felt before darkness swallowed me. I was Theodota, the foolish Omega who believed in love. But when I opened my eyes, I wasn't in hell. I was back ...

Jess has a secret that she has been keeping from her family. She is an agent for the Department of the supernatural. She has been working for them since she was 16, but now aliens have landed, and Jess knew that they were coming, and she knows what they want. She has to get her family away from civilization and into the mountains where they will be safe. What Jess does not expect to find in the mo...

“You are not a prisoner, but you are my wife. You are officially a Davenport for the next six months, so act like one!” He warned me.

“Fuck you.” I spat at him.

“If you want my dick, all you have to do is strip and bend over the table. I might consider you and fuck you.”
…………………..

THIS IS A SPICY AND DARK MAFIA ROMANCE BOOK. KILLIAN DAVENPORT IS UNHINGED!! R18.

185 days.
That’s how long Aspe...

Isabella Romano knew better than to cross the wrong man. But when her brother’s debts pull her into the orbit of Dante Moretti, the ruthless heir to New York’s most feared mafia empire, she finds herself trapped in a dangerous bargain.

Dante is merciless, a king in a world of blood and shadows. His enemies vanish, his allies tremble, and his heart? Frozen. To him, Isabella is nothing but collater...

Morgana Gaius, a 32-year-old financial analyst climbing the corporate ladder at Meridian Financial, believes she's finally found love when she meets David Kellerman, a charismatic Vice President who seems too perfect to be true. But as young professional women across Manhattan are found brutally murdered by a serial killer who gains their trust through dating apps, Morgana discovers that her three...

Money. Power. One night of reckless desire.
Cora Dev has lived with quiet self-discipline for years—until her closest friend betrays her, delivering her into the arms of a stranger.

Julian Watson, the ruthless heir who controls an empire with a single call, needs a bride to quell a scandal and outmaneuver his enemies.
He never expected her.
She never expected to carry the next generation of the W...

To outsiders, it might seem harmless. After all, what danger could there be in loving someone so flawless—handsome, powerful, eternal? But for Hazel, giving her heart to a vampire lord is nothing short of ruin. The man who makes her pulse quicken is the monster who shattered her world. His coven slaughtered her father’s pack, drenched the city in blood, and seized it as their throne. And Ethan—the...

Artemis Sinclair has spent the last five years as the perfect wife to her arrogant husband, Van Calloway. Artemis loved her husband a lot, which was the only reason why she continued to let him mistreat her even though he was responsible for bringing her family to ruins after she made him CEO of her family’s company.

Now, Van seemed to have forgotten he was the one who made her nothing and wante...

"Here's your keycard. Room 69. Dorm A."

I stared at the weird middle-aged man. Dorm A? That's the Grandlake Alphas' territory. An all-male dorm for the most powerful, dangerous wolves in the academy. And I, a girl, was being sent straight into the wolf's den.

"There has to be a mistake," I told the principal.
"No mistake," she smiled. "Your father's orders."

Great. My roommate isn't just one gu...

In her previous life, Emily Charles has endured the betrayal of her husband, the manipulative works of his evil adoptive sister and the harsh treatment of her in-laws. Everything warrants her family bankruptcy and her ultimately death.

Now re-given a second chance in life, Emily sworn to deal with those who wronged her and planned to see her enemies begging for mercy on their knees, but just...

“The forest doesn’t just remember the dead… it calls them back.”

When former LAPD detective Dahlia Quinn arrives in the fog-choked town of Woodhollow, she expects quiet. Closure. Maybe redemption.
What she finds is a corpse twitching in a grave, a mysterious local man who flipped her world upside down, and whispers that bleed through the trees at night.

Three towns. Four stories.
One ancient for...

Lila Thompson’s life falls apart in a single night—betrayed by her boyfriend, sold by her stepmother, and hunted by a ruthless gang leader. With nothing left but a desperate promise to her late mother, she crosses paths with Nate Cole—a rich, mysterious stranger haunted by his past.

He thinks she’s someone else. She needs the money he could give.
What begins as a risky lie becomes a dangerous gam...

"Who are you?" He asked her, his warm breath caressed the side of her neck as his fingers rubbed up and down her wet slit causing her to whimper. "Hm?"
"Your....your little slut, sir." She moaned.
"Good girl." And then his fingers were inside her. "How does that feel?"
"Oh, Professor," she gasped, her head falling back. She couldn't even think straight anymore, she could hardly think at all.
He be...

"For those of you who may be new here, allow me to introduce myself properly. I am Onyx, bastard son of Draco, the unfortunate result of my dear father's affair with a human woman." His voice was laced with mockery. "A walking disgrace, as some of you like to say." 

Those were the words of my mate, my enemy and the bane of my existence, Onyx. After having my grandfather taken away from me and my...

Twenty-two-year-old Scarlett "Scar" Justice thought she could hide forever behind fake names and stolen lives. But when killers track her to Chicago's deadliest neighborhood, she runs straight into the arms of the one man who could destroy her completely. Vincent "Viper" Capone is thirty-eight, ruthless, and heir to the most feared crime family in the city. He rules with bullets and blood, and his...

When Diana returns back to her home after the death of her ex husband and her father, she finds out that things are no longer the same, and the boyfriend she was forced to leave was now a powerful CEO.

She tries to navigate her new job, even though he hates her and makes her life hell, but then, she is thrown a curveball.

Her father's death might not have been accident, and all evidences point...