jaded hearts by ambernique leggett

A story of life, love, and belonging. Melany Reecher's life wasn't easy after her parents abandoned her and her elder sister when she was just three years old. Her sister worked all the time to provide for them and she never really made many friends at school so she was always alone. When she is awarded a scholarship to the most prestigious school in her area, she is more than happy to attend but soon learns that Greenhall Academy wasn't safe for people like her; middle class. There she makes one friend, Jaqueline Mayers, who always seems to get her into a lot of trouble but her latest scheme will change Melany's life forever It all starts with heartbreak, an audition, and a boy named after a British city with captivating dark blue eyes.

"I accept your apology, but am sorry it came too late because our wedding is in six months," Sheila stated abruptly, causing Richard's face to darken instantly. "If I can't be with you, then he can't either," Richard retorted angrily before storming out. ------------------------ Sheila's life takes a tragic turn after marrying Richard to save her mother's life. She faces a divorce and amnesia while pregnant. A billionaire businessman rescues her and she starts anew, eventually falling in love with his son Tyler. Sheila returns years later as a successful medical doctor with twins Jade and Jayden. She encounters Richard who seeks her help and wishes to reconcile. Will she forgive him and aid in his recovery or leave him to face the repercussions of his choices?

In the tough underworld of New York City, where crime families rule and secrets are buried deep, Zoey Anderson, an investigative journalist with a liking for uncovering the truth, stumbles upon a story that could make or break her career. Little does she know that this story will also unravel her world and lead her into a web of danger, deceit, and forbidden love. The notorious Pushkin Bratva family, led by the enigmatic and ruthless Alexei Pushkin, controls the city's criminal empire. Zoey's investigative instincts lead her to believe that there's more to Alexei than meets the eye, and she's determined to expose his hidden past and criminal activities. But when Zoey's life is threatened, she finds herself reluctantly under Alexei's protection. As reluctant allies, they navigate a treacherous path of crime, deceit, and unexpected alliances. Zoey, scarred by a stormy childhood, discovers an unexpected connection with Alexei, a man whose ruthless reputation conceals a deeper, more vulnerable side. As they clash and spar, Zoey and Alexei discover an undeniable attraction that neither can resist. Drawn together by their shared secrets and dangerous desires, they must navigate a treacherous path of loyalty, betrayal, and . The lines between right and wrong blur as they become entangled in a love affair that could destroy them both. With rival mafia families closing in and the law closing in on the Pushkin empire, Zoey and Alexei must make choices that will determine their fates. Can their love survive in a world filled with bloodshed and deception? And will they find a way to break from the darkness that binds them?

An alliance marriage..... Samantha was ready to do anything for her pack. Even it means marrying a stranger from the Lycan Packs to stop the rivalry. But that proved difficult when her betrothed turns out to be her first love who had broken her heart. Now she has to struggle between not letting her feelings resurface, hiding her child and doing her duty.

I had heard about Jax Jones from the thousands of rumors circulating about him, ranging from being a killer to a mobster, even the possibility of him being a sex whatever; but I knew it wasn't true. Behind his cold looks, there was something hidden.

"Follow the five Holiday siblings as they find romance one by one. Between holiday magic and scorching passion, each of them find and fight for the loves of their lives.Yuletide Enchantment:Noel Holiday doesn’t like Christmas. When he finds himself trapped in a magical Christmas village with sweet and steamy Shelby Carter, the season suddenly becomes spicy. While they figure out the magic, they also discover passion like they’ve never known.Holiday Hearts is created by Cindy Spencer Pape, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."

Nine-year-old Sidhiel hated himself. He was always caught by Kalyx in a very embarrassing situation, resulting in Kalyx teasing him. And when he tries to retort or snap back, he gets embarrassed even more. It's either he can't even say a word or he stutters! Kalyx said that maybe, Sidhiel got a crush on him. Could that be true?

"Hell Gabby I'm such a douche." "I know." "I'm sorry." What defenses did she think of again? Were they even up in the first place? The dull pounding in her heart had better be the early stages of a heart attack. She moved then. Not to him, but away from the door. Seeing him in the flesh like something molded from her deepest desires and darkest fantasies, wearing a tapered black suit that practically worshipped his tall frame, an unbuttoned shirt that brought awareness to his hard chest and broad shoulders making her wonder how many buttons she had to open to see him in all his glory, she'd seen enough of him to compel her to not think. She was a healthy woman after all. Gabrielle Lot or Gabby as she loved to be called was one of the leading names in the Fashion industry, but she didn't do it in just one day she had to work and fight for it. Even if it meant disappointing her parent. Everything was going on well for her, with the success of her business waxing stronger and her name getting acknowledgment from different spheres of the fashion and business world. It changed when she met the one who broke her heart, Tan. Would she risk her heart being broken again or would she forget about the business proposition brought to her by Tan.

During the last fight with the rogues, Sachiko's death was declared causing the moon night pack to lose a great fighter. Meanwhile, Montromey Kingdom's watchman found her and brought her inside the kingdom for treatment and was unconscious for a month but when she woke up only her name that she remembered. What will happen to her after she forgot everything?

Sophia Bennett finds herself entangled in a web of deception and desire. When a lie she tells to her high school bullies in an alumni reunion about a fake relationship with the renowned billionaire Alexander Harrington goes viral, Sophia's life takes an unexpected turn. Alexander seizes the opportunity to use their fabricated relationship to his advantage and draws a contract relationship agreement between he and Sophia. This contract leads to Alexander having feelings towards Sophia. Sophia also begins to get comfortable and enjoys Alexander's company way too much Alexander and his rival, Victor Blackwell, compete for her affections, Sophia must navigate a dangerous game of love and ambition. Can Alexander's genuine feelings for Sophia withstand the pressures of his cutthroat world? And what of Madison Pierce, Sophia's former bully, whose envy and hatred threaten to destroy everything Sophia holds dear? Will Sophia be able to protect her world from Madison or will she let her trample over her yet again? Can true love conquer all, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart?