Queridos lectores. Londres no perdona a quienes llegan sin conocer sus reglas. Y esta temporada, Juliette Eleanor Ashworth ha cometido el peor de los errores: destacar. Recién llegada a Mayfair, con un pasado marcado por la pérdida, Juliette no busca atención... pero la encuentra. Especialmente en el vizconde Anthony Bridgerton, un hombre decidido a cumplir con su deber y a buscar esposa durante esa temporada, hasta que un solo baile comienza a desordenarlo todo. Lo que debía ser cortesía se convierte en tensión. ¿Puede un simple vals arruinar una reputación... o despertar lo que ambos desean negar? El tiempo lo dirá. Y esta pluma también. ─Lady Whistledown. ────────────────────────── 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐀: 𝟎𝟐/𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀: ???

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲. 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭. . . . . . . . . . . Living in The Colony was all Josie knew. To the outside world it was a cult of brainwashed victims all under the spell of Kade Rogers, but to her it was home. That was up until a series of events that led up to her escape. If only fate wasn't so cruel as to lead her away from one monster and put her directly into the hands of another. Now, with a new sense of determination, Josie explores the world outside of The Colony and learns the hard way that trust is a dangerous weapon of destruction. Trying to lead a normal life starting college proves to be impossible after meeting Nico Blaine. He was everything she was suppose to stay away from. But when Josie lay's eyes on the tattooed beauty, she can't help it. What starts out as a innocent infatuation turns into a twisted tale of betrayal. .. . . . . . . . . . - Dark romance - Explicit sexual content - Mature themes - Criminal - Villain - Anti-hero #1 goodgirlxbadboy #1 darklove

Dallas hates his brother's best friend, Grayson Scott. He's annoying, rude and always makes fun of him for no reason. But everything changes when they share a drunken kiss... (BoyxBoy)

Kainat × Agastya!!🩷 Kainat Sabharwal, a 23-year-old architectural businesswoman, is celebrated for her innovative designs and sharp business acumen. She entered the business world young to fulfill her ailing father's dream, sacrificing her childhood to bring him pride. Her architectural firm quickly gained recognition, earning respect from peers and loyalty from employees. Beneath her composed exterior lies a restless spirit, yearning for more than blueprints and boardrooms. ✧🪐✧ Agastya Agnivanshi, the city's most feared mafia lord, is a name whispered with a mix of awe and terror. His rise to power is built on ruthless ambition and unyielding control, spanning illicit enterprises from underground gambling to sophisticated money laundering. Agastya commands loyalty through charisma and fear, with his shadowy past a constant reminder of the sacrifices made for his position. The brutality of his world has made his past his armor, shielding him from vulnerabilities that enemies might exploit. ✧🪐✧ In the midst of the glittering lights and elegantly dressed attendees, Kainat and Agastya lock eyes across the room. The instant connection between them is undeniable. Kainat is struck by Agastya's enigmatic presence and the dark allure that surrounds him. In turn, Agastya is captivated by Kainat's innocence and the kindness that radiates from her. ✧🪐✧ Drawn to each other by forces they can't fully comprehend, their lives become dangerously intertwined. Despite their initial resistance, Kainat and Agastya find themselves repeatedly crossing paths, each encounter deepening the unspoken bond between them. ◎CEO × Mafia ◎Age gap ◎Forced marriage ◎Love after marriage ◎Revenge ◎Villians love ◎Past traumas ◎He fell first ◎Slow burn romance ~navi1824🩷🌿 ~Naina

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡. 𝐇𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭. She hides behind bold boots and bright dresses, yellow loud enough to drown out the cracks in her heart. It almost works. Until the man her papa crossed decides to collect what he's owed. He doesn't ask. He takes. Tattooed hands. A ruler of empires built on blood. He closes the distance. She tries to keep it. But he's always liked the chase.

❝I've already made up my mind, I want you and only you. No one else... because to me, you're my kind of perfect,❞ In the ruthless world of wealth and power, Adrian Ivanov reigns as a cold-hearted man, devoid of remorse. Love holds no meaning for him, as he indulges in a life of opulence and privilege, yet remains hollow. However, his carefully constructed existence is about to be shattered when an unexpected encounter brings Valentina Russo into his life. Valentina, an Italian girl struggling to make ends meet, crosses paths with Adrian at his exclusive club. Little does she know, this chance meeting will unravel the fabric of her entire existence. Will Valentina possess the strength to weather the storm that threatens to consume her? As their lives intertwine, a profound question lingers: Can Valentina be the one to thaw the ice in Adrian's heart and fill the void that has haunted him for so long? Witness a tale of passion, transformation, and the tumultuous journey two souls must undertake in search of redemption and unyielding love. https://www.patreon.com/c/arihartwattpad

Deadly assassins Allegra and Ace have been trying in vain to kill each other for years. With a mutual enemy threatening their mafias, they find themselves in an unexpected alliance, and soon discover killing each other isn't the only temptation they need to resist... ****** Allegra Grey is poised to be the next great American mafia leader, and she's more than living up to the name. A skilled assassin, there's only one target who's ever gotten away from her-suave, sinfully handsome Ace De Luca, heir to the Italian mafia and the Greys' biggest rival. When both mafias are faced with a dangerous threat, they're forced to work together to protect their families, and unexpected sparks fly. Allegra definitely isn't one to sleep with the enemy, especially an arrogant womanizer like Ace. But there's an undeniable electricity between them and Allegra's not sure it's all hatred. Ace may be bad news, but Allegra's never been afraid of a little danger. As the fire they're playing with grows to a scorching blaze, one thing is clear: trying to kill each other may have been difficult, but resisting this intense chemistry will be impossible. [[Word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content/trigger warning: Contains mature themes, violence and gore