Clara .J. Stari

Clara .J. Stari's Books(2)

Mary Johnson ~ The Paid Bride

Romance

5.0

I stretched lazily on the bed, much like a contented kitten, before opening my eyes. Hovering above me was a face that could have been sculpted by the gods-a handsome, well-defined face with sun-kissed golden eyes. My first groggy thought was that Clara had finally brought home a decent, well-groomed man for a change. But.... Why is he in my room? I abruptly shoved him away, ending the spell. "Get off your asshole!" With a scowl on my face, I got up quickly. "Was personal space not mentioned by Clara, huh?" I spoke in an irritat-ed tone. "Clara?" He echoed. He turned and casually picked up some papers from a nearby table, settling down with an annoyingly confident smile. "And who might that be, if I may ask?" He doesn't even remember her? What an absolute asshole. "Well, if you must know, Clara is the-" I started, but my words faltered as something shiny caught my eye. Where am I? Then my memories began to flood back. -it's a damn golden sofa. The Blacks? Shit. Brain Freeze. ~~~ Growing up as the oldest kid on a Chicago farm was no picnic for Mary Johnson. Her folks, good ol' Mr. and Mrs. Becky Johnson, were salt-of-the-earth types, who worked hard on their small farm not far from the gritty back streets of Chicago. They taught Mary and her siblings the value of hard work, and self-value. But as much as Mary loved her family, she dreamed big, but those dreams took a backseat when she needed to step up and help support her family. Then, out of the blue, fate threw her a curveball. A chance in the US came knocking, and Mary didn't hesitate. And when she thought things couldn't get any crazier, she crossed paths with the Blacks – New York's high society, dripping with wealth and power, who offered a deal she couldn't resist. It seemed like a no-brainer, right? Take the offer, secure her family's future, and live happily ever after. But life's never that simple, especially when you've got a sick father, a mother who's barely holding it together, and siblings who need more than just a few bucks to make it through. So, what's a girl to do? Turn her back on the deal and destroy her family's only chance of survival? Or stick around and turn this opportunity into a life-saving grace? As Mary grapples with the biggest decision of her life, she uncovers secrets, lies, and twists within the Black's family that turn her world upside down. Suddenly, the path to happiness is-n't so clear-cut, and she left wondering if she'll ever find her way.

Loving A Gangster ~ Seduced By Danger, Bound By Passion

Mafia

4.5

"Shit, she is escaping," the man with the scarred eyes, cursed out, and grabs the rope I was using to escape. Taking the vase from the table beside the window, I threw it over to his head, "Get your fucking hands off," I snapped and jumped out the window with the rope as my guide, and he followed. Turning my head, I sighted him. "Great, today is not just my day," I murmured as I landed on the.... In a world of crimes, spies and a forbid-den romance. I'm Sophie Rust, an 18 years old. College student. If I may brag a little, I would define my-self as someone who is clever, stubborn, fun-loving and adventurous. I've always known my parents were more than what they seemed, but never in my wildest dream did I imagine they were secret spy agents working for an underground Secret Service. The Rusts – Wild-cat pair is what they were called. Their secret life was full of danger and emotional roller coasters, a life I secretly craved. However, everything changed when I met Alexander Kova, a ruthless Russian gangster leader with a vendetta against my family. And love took an unexpected turn. Tragedy struck, at the High-Ranking official estate where we stayed, leaving me as the sole survivor among the children of other spies. Terrified and homeless, The Kovas, our enemies, turned into our protectors, offered me a blanket of safety. But that hope turned to nothing when a clash between the Kovas and a New York gangster family erupts, turning me into something formidable, a being with powers unimaginable. I never knew I could be the person that I have become.. In the realm of power, secrets, and vengeance, our unlikely romance faces its ultimate test. As Alexander unleashes mayhem to claim what he believes is rightfully his, will our love survive the relentless storm, or will it crumble in the battle for power?