Nothing Lasts Forever Series by Jillian D. Wray

When I first met Willem, he swept me off my feet. I was pursued. Adored.But over time, I began to give in to all of Will’s desires and demands and lost sight of who I was. Whenever I felt like I could finally break free… he would find a way to reel me back in.That’s how I ended up here, in Aruba. With a fiancé who’s never around and a lonely, solitary existence filled with cooking meals and keeping house.Meeting Casper was a pleasant surprise... moreWhen I first met Willem, he swept me off my feet. I was pursued. Adored.But over time, I began to give in to all of Will’s desires and demands and lost sight of who I was. Whenever I felt like I could finally break free… he would find a way to reel me back in.That’s how I ended up here, in Aruba. With a fiancé who’s never around and a lonely, solitary existence filled with cooking meals and keeping house.Meeting Casper was a pleasant surprise. With his brilliant green eyes, tanned skin, and brooding demeanor, I find myself irresistibly drawn into his orbit again and again. Without even trying, he makes me feel seen for the first time in years.Maybe it’s the way he corrects my stance on the kite board. Maybe it’s the side glances he thinks I don’t catch. But the more time I spend with him, the more closed-off he becomes – and the more I want to break through his tough exterior.When Will and I’s relationship takes a turn for the worse, Casper helps me escape my prison. But I never expected the secrets that would be exposed… or the danger that’s about to come for us both.In over my head, I quickly realize that at least one more time, I will have to submit to someone else’s control. less

My past got us captured. Her past could get us killed. And the clock is ticking.That was then…Abandoning my family and rejecting my duty was a calculated risk. I longed for freedom from the oppressive chains of the cartel and the suffocating walls of my family estate.After my escape, I made a new home in Aruba, keeping to myself and staying under the radar. That is, until I met Libby.She was lonely. And broken. Our souls were the same... moreMy past got us captured. Her past could get us killed. And the clock is ticking.That was then…Abandoning my family and rejecting my duty was a calculated risk. I longed for freedom from the oppressive chains of the cartel and the suffocating walls of my family estate.After my escape, I made a new home in Aruba, keeping to myself and staying under the radar. That is, until I met Libby.She was lonely. And broken. Our souls were the same. And from the moment her brilliant blue eyes connected with mine; I knew I would do anything to have her. Even when saving her meant losing the freedom I had fought so desperately to achieve.…this is now.Forgiveness is not given freely, and I’m lucky to still be alive.My family doesn’t want to trust me… the son who ran away. But they don’t have a choice. As my parents attempt to stop the rapid fraying of their empire, my brother’s dangerous behavior seems focused on trying to destroy it – or me.But I’m not the only one who’s in trouble.My family wants Libby for something, and I need to learn their secret before it’s too late. Yet as I’m dragged deeper into my old way of life, the lines of loyalty start to blur.Deception is everywhere. Truth is obscured. And monsters are not always what they seem.To keep her safe, I will defy the rules. I will defy my family. I will defy anything that stands in my way. less

Submit. Defy. Reign .LibbyIn case you were wondering, Miami really sucks. Escaping Venezuela was the easy part. But there’s always a catch, and the price I’m paying… it’s a lot harder than I expected.When given the choice, I am choosing to survive. Even if that means working with Dominic’s (maybe?) ex-girlfriend. Even if that means executing another hit.Danger is around every corner, and the edges of my rapidly dissolving control are scorched with betrayal and lies... moreSubmit. Defy. Reign .LibbyIn case you were wondering, Miami really sucks. Escaping Venezuela was the easy part. But there’s always a catch, and the price I’m paying… it’s a lot harder than I expected.When given the choice, I am choosing to survive. Even if that means working with Dominic’s (maybe?) ex-girlfriend. Even if that means executing another hit.Danger is around every corner, and the edges of my rapidly dissolving control are scorched with betrayal and lies. Even Dominic can’t be trusted, especially where Camila is concerned.Little do they know, I’m much stronger than I used to be. I’ll fight for what I deserve – life, love, and finally uncovering the truth.I will never bow to anyone again. Now, they can bow to me .DominicHurting Libby will always be one of my greatest regrets. But to save her life, I would do it again without hesitation.She doesn’t understand – Camila was supposed to be a means to an end. Now keeping them from killing each other is a distraction I can’t afford.I’m caught in a game of cat and mouse with an opponent who seems to always be one step ahead. But in this world, it’s impossible to tell allies from enemies and the hits keep coming.For Libby, I will become the monster I was born to be.And this time we’ll either claim the victory to finally reign over our own lives...or we’ll die trying. less