Posts by Anni Marrie

Awakening with MartaAt twenty-two, Victoria felt a profound disconnect from her romantic life. She was striking—blonde, blue-eyed, and possessing a natural grace—yet her experiences with men had been consistently disappointing.…

A Lesson in DesireOmar was nearly nineteen, possessing a restless energy and a hunger for experience that far outweighed his confidence. When his father asked him to deliver money to…

Summer Heat and Forbidden DesiresThe summer air was thick with humidity and anticipation when Alberto arrived. It had been three years since I had seen my cousin, and the boy…

The Secret LessonElena had always been the kind of woman who commanded the room without saying a word. As a university professor in her early forties, she possessed a sophisticated…

Secrets of the Summer HouseJulian had always been the quiet one in the family, a reserved young man who preferred the solace of books to the noise of social gatherings.…

The Secret Flame of DesireElena had spent years playing the part of the dutiful, reserved woman the world expected her to be. After her separation, she lived in a quiet…

The Rhythm of Our DesireIt always began with the look—that electric, shimmering gaze that rendered words obsolete. When Julian looked at me, the world outside our small apartment ceased to…

Carnival Night DesiresHeartbroken and adrift, I sought refuge in the neon chaos of a Brazilian lounge during the height of Carnival. The air was thick with the scent of caipirinhas…