Elizabella Baker

He was a wolf in the shadows, destined to lead a hidden world. He was just a boy baking dreams into cinnamon rolls. Fate didn't ask if they were ready- it simply collided their worlds. A slow-burn, forbidden romance between an innocent baker and a dangerous wolf shifter

In the mystical land of Ubella, a young man named Sion, descended from a demon lineage, reflects on the dark history of his people—born from hell, conquerors of ancient humans. After reading an old tale under a tree, Sion returns to his humble village where he is recognized as a fighter in the Pits. Despite the village’s poverty, warmth and community shine through, especially in his touching exchange with Madam Umbra, the local baker, who warns him of an unknown approaching danger. A mysterious and flirtatious moment follows with her son, Sir Umbra, who invites Sion to a secret meeting under the moon, hinting at deeper revelations to come.

When the kingdom of Atlas is reduced to ash, young Prince Issac barely escapes with his life, cast adrift in the vast ocean on an old boat gifted by his grandfather. He awakens to unfamiliar shores—those of Arcacia, the very empire that destroyed his home. Taken in by a kind-hearted baker and his family, Issac begins to taste peace again. But in Arcacia, peace is fleeting. Ruled by merciless nobles who treat commoners as expendable, the nation’s cruelty soon catches up to him. The family who saved him is executed, and Issac is falsely accused of their murder. His execution is set. His fate sealed. But the storm has other plans. Lightning tears across the sky. The ground trembles. And from the chaos, masked rebels emerge—the resistance, long whispered of in fear and hope. They save Issac, and before a stunned crowd, offer him a choice: “You’ve seen the truth of this world. Will you fight to change it, or die forgotten under the heel of tyranny?” Greybound is a gripping tale of vengeance, identity, and uprising—a fallen prince’s journey from hunted exile to the symbol of a revolution that could reshape an empire.

Hailey thought her life was over as she was regarded her as a whore and slapped with millions of debts on her wedding day. As soon to be husband, Benjamin Taylor stepped away from her her and asked the security men to kick her of the wedding hall, but just then, a young gentleman arrived at the wedding and took Hailey away, threatening all the attendees that will experience hell in the coming days. Hailey couldn't help but asked who the man was, she got the answer, but she didn't know he was merely one of her pursuer. Hailey life experienced a flipping turn over as several men were trying to win her hearts in all manners of ways. “One Million dollars for Lady Hailey Baker. I want that dress for her.” “Am afraid that money would secure your victory. Ten million dollars please. I want that dress for Lady Hailey.” “Twenty million dollars guys, I will be the one to buy it for Lady Hailey, my soon to be wife”

One day, I was dying being stabbed by an “unsatisfied” client, leaving me in a cold dark alley with only my memories and regrets. I closed my eyes looking and my friend, the moon itself, my sole companion who will actually care for my final rest. The next day, I was awake and alive, in the same body type, but with a different face, a new name and in another place. I was not in that alley anymore, I was in an old vintage type of room. Next thing I knew, all the memories of the dead person whose body I took over came over me. Turns out, I, was now Amelia Cora Baker, a girl whose mother left her living in the family as a servant while she and her new family would get all the spoils and left Amelia to fed out of scraps. But I wasn’t going to let them use me as they see fit! I would avenge the original Amelia and impersonate her with my knowledge in business and marketing and get out of the house as soon as possible! My plan consists in getting out of the house, get a job or sell products as I see fit, find a place to settle down, create my own business and last but not least, stay away from snobby nobles and marriage proposals. Next thing I knew, I literally made my OWN Emporium! My life could not be better right? Wait, what do you mean that the pair of enslaved twins that I rescued, safely helped them and raised them, turned out to be big shots?! What?! You mean the baby girl who I found in the road was the lost princess of a neighbouring Empire?! Huh?! What do you mean that my little half-Elf boy became the new King of Elves? What’s next?! That the man that got me pregnant is actually the new Tyrant of this Kingdom?! . . . Oh no. . . . . . . Author’s note: If you are looking for: — A self-sufficient female main character — A unique plot — A mom-type of main character — Europe background — Steampunk technology — West Fantasy (elves, fairies, wizards,etc) You are in the right book! If you are looking for: — Cliche’s — Female main character who marrieds his one night stand. — Who is willing to be submissive to men. — Asian or East culture plot. Am afraid you’ll have to look for such book(s) else where. —————— 2nd author’s note: I left the story for so long, that I feel the need re-write it. I will rewrite. I suggest you keep an eye open for old chapters before new ones.

“Love me for a year and when it is all over, you are free to go” Her words, not his. Her words. So why did it feel like her whole world was crashing as the year neared its end? Olivia Baker’s world ended when her fiance cheated on her with her best friend or was it when she found out the man she loved was only using her to get her father’s company? Was it even crazier that she loved him still?

Anita Baker, doesn't expect for the Cold CEO Liam Jackson to fall in love with her and choose her over her best friend Temisa Patrick She submitted a proposal for a job with them but was offered a job as his assistant secretary. She never expected Liam to fall in love with her, but Love happened. What will Anita do when her best friend is supposed to marry him and his fiancee?. Run away for her best friend sake, even though she knows she loves Liam and has slept with him in his office, or stay and accept his marriage proposal to her?. Read to find out?.

Jake, a once cheerful class clown hiding deep emotional scars, finds himself homeless after years of failure and rejection—banished by his family, haunted by a past love, and unsure of his worth. Sleeping at bus stops and eating cheap meals, Jake’s path crosses with Alex, a silent, muscular gym owner carrying wounds of his own. Alex offers Jake more than just a roof—he gives him purpose. As they clean up the dusty gym and begin rebuilding their lives, the unlikely friendship blossoms into something powerful. Jake uses humor and heart to promote the gym, while Alex becomes the mentor Jake never had. Together, they begin healing from their pasts—until a passionate baker named Alya enters their world with dreams of sweetness and success. In a quiet corner of the city, through barbells, buttercream, and broken hearts, three people discover that sometimes, the recipe for healing starts with a little laughter, a few reps… and a whole lot of cake.

After failing his university entrance exams, Kwang-su is sent by his father to a remote village to live with a grandfather he’s never met. Upon arrival, he’s greeted by an unfamiliar elderly man—his grandfather’s boyfriend. Confused and unsettled, Kwang-su later meets his real grandfather, a village baker. At the bakery, he’s introduced to the boyfriend’s charming grandson, with whom he must now work. Their first encounter is tense, marked by misunderstanding. But as they spend time together, an unexpected connection begins to bloom—one that promises to shift the course of Kwang-su’s quiet, reluctant new life...

On his way home from School, a young 17-year old lad from Manchester named Peter Baker was hit by a speeding lorry in the middle of the street. When he woke up, expecting a beeping monitor, nurses and his mum nagging him for his carelessness, he instead found himself stuck in another World where magic exists in the Arthurian Empire. He was stuck in the Middle of nowhere, his phone is about to die and he is stuck with a skeptical elf named Ryeka and a kind young herbalist called Alina. Bored from the lack of conveniences from the modern world, he created a ball out of leather and cloth. When he started playing football, the rest was history. Peter now finds himself navigating this world's culture, history, values along with spreading the Beautiful Game to people he refers to as ' Uncultured Lot', and who knows? He may overthrow a monarchy while at it.

Love in the Garbage Truck" is a sprawling, darkly comedic, and unabashedly degenerate novel that follows the misadventures of Big Tony, a notorious garbage truck driver with a magnetic, if questionable, charm. Set in a gritty, unnamed city where the streets are as dirty as the secrets its people keep, the novel unfolds over 600 riotous chapters, each a vignette of seduction, absurdity, and unexpected tenderness. Big Tony is no ordinary sanitation worker—he’s a legend in the underbelly of the city, known for his wild stories, tattooed arms, and the uncanny ability to find romance in the most unlikely places: the cab of his battered garbage truck. Each chapter introduces a new character from every walk of life—bakers, lawyers, street artists, politicians, drag queens, and even rival sanitation workers—whom Tony woos with his rough-edged wit and the promise of adventure among the city’s refuse. The garbage truck itself becomes a rolling confessional, a place where inhibitions are shed as easily as yesterday’s trash. Inside its cramped, pungent cab, secrets are whispered, hearts are broken and mended, and the boundaries of love, lust, and decency are gleefully blurred. Tony’s escapades are equal parts hilarious and poignant, as he navigates the complexities of desire, loneliness, and the search for connection in a world that often discards the unconventional. As the chapters pile up like bags of trash on collection day, Tony’s journey becomes more than just a series of conquests. Through fleeting romances and bizarre encounters, he discovers the hidden beauty in the city’s overlooked souls—and, perhaps, a chance at redemption for himself. "Love in the Garbage Truck" is a celebration of the messy, the marginalized, and the magnificently human, told with irreverence, heart, and a healthy dose of filth.

Chapter 0 "What do you want to be when you grow up, Hyun-woo?" A woman's voice. Soft. Warm. Safe. I didn't know how old I was in this memory, but I was small. Sitting on a plush rug, gripping a crayon too tightly, coloring something-a sky, maybe? The blue was smudged across the page. I looked up. She was smiling. Her face blurred, her features indistinct. But I knew. "I want to be an astronaut," I had said, beaming. She laughed. "An astronaut?" I nodded eagerly. "Or a firefighter. Or maybe an artist! But I also want to be a scientist. And a baker!" Her laughter was light, like wind chimes. "That's a lot of things, my love." "I can do all of them!" She leaned down, brushing a gentle hand over my hair. "You can be anything you want. Whatever makes you happy. Just be a good human being." I held onto those words. For years, I held onto them. Until she was gone. The memory shifted. Another voice. Deep. Familiar. "You're going to be someone great, Hyun-woo." My father. He wasn't like how he was now. His voice back then-it wasn't cold, sharp, or suffocating. It was filled with pride. "You can do anything, son." He meant it. I knew he did. Back then, he believed in me, just like she did. But then– Then she died. And everything changed.

Lara Evans, a 25-year-old struggling baker, needs a fake boyfriend to impress her ex at her sister’s wedding and save her failing bakery with a family loan. Enter Ethan Cole, a 27-year-old charming but broke photographer, who agrees to play the part for a share of the loan to fund his dream project. Their fake relationship sparks real feelings, but secrets—Ethan’s hidden debt and Lara’s fear of heartbreak—threaten to tear them apart. Can they turn their pretend love into something real, or will the wedding be their breaking point?

As the overweight daughter of the Sutton family, Kelsie is an eyesore to everyone. Her father can't wait to get rid of her, his wife and their daughter daughter too. The man she's supposed to marry can't stand her and looks for ways to end their engagement, all to no avail. But on the day she's to get married, she finds out she's pregnant. Her fiancé finally uses the opportunity to break off his engagement to her and her father sends her packing to her aunt in another city never to return after she refuses to remove the baby like he asked her to. Seven years later, she returns to the city to claim her position as the heiress of her mother's fortune, which her father and his wife and daughter has been living off of all these years. But not as the overweight duckling everyone expected, but as a stunning, glamorous woman. Behind her are three children: a daughter who looks exactly like her, a handsome son, and another handsome son who looks too much like the most powerful man in the city. Unexpectedly, the dimwit, her fiancé who broke off their engagement comes begging for them to get married like they were supposed to. "So what if you're stunning now and lost all that weight? Everyone knows you used to be an ugly duckling. Who knows the underhanded ways you resorted to to lose weight. Forget our past and marry me again." The woman looked at him and snickered. "Aren't you the heir of the Baker family? Why would you marry a fatso like me?" The man huffed and said arrogantly. "Hmph! Do whatever you want. But I assure you that no one in Silicon Valley will want to marry a woman saddled with bastard children!" The triplets came up on his face and snorted in disdain. "Who's this? Where is daddy when a man like this harasses mommy?” “I told you he wasn’t worth her. Hurry up and call him quickly.” The man who was in the middle of a conference call ended it as soon as he heard the news and went straight to where she was. “Are you hitting on my wife? Bastards? Are you calling the beloved children of Jett Adler bastards?” “Eh-what? Jett Adler? The most powerful man in the city? How is that even possible!”

Dr. Nashira “Nash” Voss once theorized that the black hole devouring the edge of the Milky Way was *sentient*. The scientific community laughed—until the black hole laughed back. Now a disgraced astrophysicist turned internet punchline, Nash wakes up in a labyrinth that defies physics, morality, and good taste. The walls bleed static. The ceiling hums showtunes. And her companions? A guilt-ridden ex-MMA baker, a fraudulent ghost-hunter, a runaway coding prodigy, and a nihilist Roomba named Glint who’s very. disappointed to be alive. Their prison? An **existential escape room** sculpted from humanity’s collective midlife crises. To survive its absurd trials—debating ethics with mold, performing musicals about tax fraud—they must confront their deepest regrets. But the real horror isn’t the puzzles. It’s their “prize”: meeting polished, successful versions of themselves from timelines where they never failed . Alt-Nash won a Nobel by weaponizing the black hole. Alt-Glint conquers nations with Sun Tzu quotes. They’re perfect. They’re monstrous. And they’re offering a deal: Stay, and become us.

Lucilla Crimson never wanted to become the villain. She was nothing more than a simple girl named Ruby Baker before things went wrong. With the world against her, she did whatever she needed to do to keep those close to her safe. Watch as Lucilla climbs her way through the world and becomes one of the world's most ruthless tyrants. New Chapter every Wednesday 5pm EST ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first Novel. Thank you to anyone who decides to read this, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to my sister for doing the Cover Art. Her Insta: notagood_hunter922

In Paris, a messy baker named Gaesha dreams of love and a bigger shop. Across the city, a quiet architect named Kent sketches alone, craving calm. When a spilled pastry throws them together, their worlds collide—loud meets soft, chaos meets order. Through fights, flour, and a rainy proposal, they build a life—Sivan Sweets, a bakery full of heart. Years later, old and laughing, they sit on their rooftop, proving love can be messy, sweet, and forever.

Once a fearsome Dark Lord who ruled with an iron fist and an unholy collection of enchanted weapons, Vexar has traded in his dark mantle for an apron, a rolling pin, and an overwhelming obsession with sourdough. After an undisclosed incident—likely involving a heroic duel, a very poorly timed betrayal, and possibly a broken enchanted sword—Vexar retired from world domination to open Vexar’s Very Good Buns, the finest bakery in the whimsical town of Dunderidge Crossing. But life as a humble baker isn't without its complications. Between accidentally scaring the townsfolk with his intimidating presence, accidentally using dark magic to heat the oven (again), and accidentally becoming embroiled in petty bakery rivalries and town politics, Vexar finds that running a peaceful little shop isn't as easy as tossing dough into a well-baked future. With a steady stream of quirky customers—including an old nemesis who insists on ordering pastries, a particularly sassy potion delivery courier, and the town's mysterious hero who keeps reappearing for scones—Vexar must learn to navigate the simple life while grappling with the occasional resurrection of ancient foes... all while ensuring the croissants come out golden and the jams are just right. Can a Dark Lord truly leave his past behind? Or is he destined to rise again—this time with a tray of muffins?

On the 10th anniversary of her guild's founding, Serys Larkwell stuns her friends and co-founders by announcing her retirement as vice captain. Known far and wide as an extraordinary healer, Serys now sets her sights on a new challenge: opening a bakery in the quaint town of Eldoria. As her guild grapples with the shock, Serys plunges into the world of flour, yeast, and confections. Will her skills and resilience as a healer translate into the delicate art of baking? Can she rise to the occasion, or will the siren call of adventure lure her back to the front lines of perilous quests? Join Serys on her day-to-day journey as a beginner baker. Watch her navigate the trials of perfecting pastries, forging bonds with the townsfolk, and discovering new forms of magic in the kitchen. As she crafts delectable treats, Serys faces the ultimate test: finding the joy and fulfillment in the simple, yet profound, art of baking.

Presionada para casarse o perder el apoyo financiero de su padre para pagar las facturas médicas de su madre, Joanna Baker, la hija ilegítima de la familia Baker, está devastada cuando su novio elige a otra mujer sobre ella el día de su boda. Joanna, sintiéndose angustiada, presencia a un hombre en una silla de ruedas proponiéndole matrimonio a su novia en un restaurante. El rechazo de la novia y su posterior insulto por su discapacidad dejaron a todos atónitos. Sintiendo un sentido compartido de traición, ella se acerca al hombre con una proposición vengativa. "Disculpe, señor. Su novia lo dejó, y mi novio eligió a otra mujer sobre mí. Casémonos por seis meses y venguémonos de ellos." ¿Qué hará Joanna cuando descubra que el hombre a quien le propuso matrimonio no era otro que Alexander King, el heredero de la familia más rica de Nueva York? También era el frío CEO de King Multinational, con una identidad oculta, Salvatore Black, cuyo nombre hacía temblar incluso a los presidentes. ¿Acaba de firmar un trato con el diablo?

Pressionada a se casar ou perder o apoio financeiro de seu pai para pagar as contas médicas de sua mãe, Joanna Baker, a filha ilegítima da família Baker, fica arrasada quando seu namorado escolhe outra mulher no dia do casamento deles. Joanna, sentindo-se angustiada, presencia um homem em cadeira de rodas pedindo sua namorada em casamento em um restaurante. A rejeição da namorada e a subsequente ofensa por sua deficiência deixam todos chocados. Sentindo uma sensação compartilhada de traição, ela se aproxima do homem com uma proposta vingativa. “Com licença, senhor. Sua namorada te largou e meu namorado escolheu outra mulher ao invés de mim. Vamos nos casar por seis meses e nos vingar deles.” O que Joanna fará quando descobrir que o homem para quem propôs casamento não era outro senão Alexander King, o herdeiro da família mais rica de Nova York? Ele também era o frio CEO da King Multinacional, com uma identidade oculta, Salvatore Black, cujo nome fazia até presidentes tremerem? Será que ela acabou de fazer um acordo com o diabo?

Sous la pression de se marier ou de perdre le soutien financier de son père pour payer les frais médicaux de sa mère, Joanna Baker, la fille illégitime de la famille Baker, est dévastée lorsque son petit ami choisit une autre femme à leur mariage. Joanna, se sentant abattue, assiste à une demande en mariage d'un homme en fauteuil roulant à sa petite amie dans un restaurant. Le rejet de la petite amie et l'insulte subséquente envers son handicap ont laissé tout le monde stupéfait. Ressentant un sentiment partagé de trahison, elle s'approche de l'homme avec une proposition vengeresse. "Excusez-moi, monsieur. Votre petite amie vous a quitté, et mon petit ami en a choisi une autre à ma place. Épousons-nous pendant six mois et vengeons-nous d'eux." Que fera Joanna lorsqu'elle découvrira que l'homme à qui elle a proposé le mariage n'était autre qu'Alexander King, l'héritier de la famille la plus riche de NYC ? Il était également le froid PDG de King Multinational, avec une identité cachée, Salvatore Black, dont le nom faisait trembler même les présidents ? A-t-elle conclu un pacte avec le diable ?

Unter dem Druck, zu heiraten oder die finanzielle Unterstützung ihres Vaters für die Arztrechnungen ihrer Mutter zu verlieren, ist Joanna Baker, die uneheliche Tochter der Baker-Familie, am Boden zerstört, als ihr Freund am Hochzeitstag eine andere Frau wählt. Joanna, verzweifelt, wird Zeugin, wie ein Mann im Rollstuhl seiner Freundin in einem Restaurant einen Heiratsantrag macht. Die Ablehnung der Freundin und die anschließende Beleidigung wegen seiner Behinderung lässt alle sprachlos zurück. Mit einem gemeinsamen Gefühl des Verrats nähert sie sich dem Mann mit einem rachsüchtigen Vorschlag. "Entschuldigen Sie, mein Herr. Ihre Freundin hat Sie verlassen, und mein Freund hat eine andere Frau mir vorgezogen. Lassen Sie uns für sechs Monate heiraten und uns an ihnen rächen." Was wird Joanna tun, wenn sie herausfindet, dass der Mann, dem sie einen Heiratsantrag gemacht hat, kein anderer als Alexander King ist, der Erbe der reichsten Familie in NYC? Er war auch der kalte CEO von King Multinational, mit der versteckten Identität von Salvatore Black, dessen Name sogar Präsidenten erzittern ließ? Hat sie gerade einen Pakt mit dem Teufel geschlossen?

After Jason Marquoid loses someone dear to him, he discovers a new power that can change the world as we know it. He must find a way to harness this new found power in order to prevent the deaths of those he loves and cares about. Volume One: The Dragon's Arc ................................................ Jason Marquoid was just your average teenager with a simple dream: to become a master baker and one day surpass his legendary grandfather. But everything changed the day a hidden power awakened within Jason, a force he never knew he possessed. Now, with a new and dangerous ability coursing through him, Jason must learn to harness his powers before more of the people he loves are lost. Along the way, he discovers he's not alone. Others like him, wielders of ancient and mysterious abilities, emerge from the shadows, and together, they must confront a ruthless enemy determined to conquer the world.

In order not to bring the wrath of the Galwynn Empire Duke upon their kingdom, the Everia King gave out his daughter as a potential bride. In a world full of power-thirsty rulers, nowhere was safe. Hareton Sullivan, the bloodthirsty Duke has eyes for the baker's daughter only but the political truce between him and the Everia King must stand. Will Princess Marcella Dominic allow the Duke's heart to be stolen by the commoner's daughter? What will Victoria do when she finds out that the Duke is heartless and cruel?.

A late-night bakery. A moody baker. And cookies that taste like feelings. Tucked into a quiet corner of old Tokyo, there’s a bakery that only comes alive after dark. Its name is Moonlight Crumbs, and every night at exactly 9:00 PM, a warm, golden scent curls through the air, pulling in lost souls and night wanderers. At the heart of it all is Elias Greywood, a quiet man who bakes to forget. Each cookie he makes unknowingly carries a trace of his emotions — his joy, his sorrow, his longing for a home that no longer feels like home. Customers swear his cookies taste like memories they forgot they had. Elias just thinks he’s bad at following recipes. What Elias doesn’t know is that his family’s old house — the machiya he still calls home — has a secret. Something ancient sleeps beneath its floors, something that remembers his parents, remembers every tear and every laugh poured into their baking.

A young woman named Elara, a talented baker, comes up with an unusual idea—making butter using her own breast milk, despite never having borne children. Intrigued by the idea, she shares it with her husband, John, and together they decide to sell their unique butter at the village market. At first, their business flourishes, but soon, a devastating epidemic spreads through the village, leaving many weak and sickly, including Elara and John. One day, an elderly woman approaches Elara’s stall, pleading for help. Her son, barely nineteen and gravely ill, has tried every remedy to no avail. The old woman claims that drinking milk directly from the source could save him. Though hesitant at first, Elara takes pity on the young man after seeing his frail state. Leading him to a secluded area behind the stall, she allows him to drink directly from her breast. Miraculously, he recovers almost instantly, his strength returning before their eyes. News of this extraordinary cure spreads quickly, and soon, desperate villagers begin seeking Elara out—not for her butter, but for her milk. One by one, they come, eager to drink directly from her, believing it to be the key to restoring their health.

In the quiet town of Starlit Hollow, gentle whispers of an old legend echo through the night. Freya, a kind-hearted baker known for her warm smile and simple life, often dreams of a mysterious call beneath the full moon. One cool evening, while delivering fresh bread, she meets Orion, a reserved stranger with deep, caring eyes and an air of ancient mystery. Orion carries a secret: every full moon, he transforms into a werewolf. Unlike the fierce creatures of old tales, his change is gentle and filled with a soft, wild magic. His transformation is more a quiet sorrow than a curse, a reminder of a long-forgotten bond between people and nature. When Freya discovers Orion’s secret, instead of fear, she feels a pull of empathy and wonder. Together, they begin to uncover clues hidden in old stories and nature’s quiet signs that hint at a time when humans and the wild lived in harmony. Their search leads them through moonlit paths, silent woods, and secret clearings, where every night brings a new piece of the past back to life. As their friendship grows, so does a tender romance, a romance as soft and enduring as the light of the moon. Freya learns that love can heal old wounds, and Orion finds that acceptance can make even the wildest heart gentle. In their shared journey, the magic of the night and the power of quiet hope guide them toward reviving an ancient promise between humanity and nature.

Pressured to marry or lose her father’s financial support for her mother’s medical bills, Joanne Baker is devastated when her longtime boyfriend chooses another woman—on their wedding day. Heartbroken and humiliated, she stumbles upon a man in a wheelchair proposing to his girlfriend at a restaurant. When the woman cruelly rejects and insults him for his disability, Joanne sees a reflection of her own pain. In a moment of reckless defiance, she approaches him with an outrageous proposition. "Your girlfriend dumped you, and my fiancé betrayed me. Let’s get married for six months and take our revenge." What Joanne doesn’t know is that the man she just proposed to is Alexander King—heir to the wealthiest family in NYC, CEO of King Multinational, and the infamous Salvatore Black, a name that makes even presidents tremble. Six years ago, an accident left him in a wheelchair. Three years ago, he regained the ability to walk—but kept it a secret. Because the ones who tried to kill him… are in his own family. And he’s still hunting them. Now, Joanne has unknowingly walked into a web of power, secrets, and danger. Has she just made a deal with the devil?

Sage Castillo has always been a fighter. Raised by a cruel, neglectful mother, she’s learned to rely on herself—until she’s kicked out, leaving her homeless and angry. Enter Harlow Baker, who’s spent years running from her own demons. Haunted by her past and the friend who betrayed her, Harlow’s life starts to unravel when she’s forced to confront the truth. When the two girls cross paths, their brokenness intertwines, and they find solace in each other’s arms. But as old wounds resurface and dangerous people from Harlow’s past threaten to tear them apart, Sage and Harlow must fight not only for their love but for the safety of the family they’re creating. Home is where the heart is—but what happens when the past refuses to stay buried? Love is worth fighting for, but is it enough to face their darkest fears?