Kian's heart raced as he beheld the girl's beauty, her delicate features stirring something profound within him. Her small nose scrunched in her sleep, and her soft lips moved ever so slightly, painting the picture of an ethereal being. Was she an angel in disguise? With great care, he removed her jacket, ensuring his gaze remained respectful, and draped his hoodie over her. He also changed into a fresh T-shirt, all the while marveling at her innocent allure. "You're so precious and adorable, my little bambina," he whispered to her sleeping form, a smile gracing his lips. Noticing the bruise on her cheek, a fingerprint marring her skin, rage simmered within him. Whoever had harmed her would pay dearly. Yet, as he gazed at her, a deep connection took root, a vision of a shared future unfolding before him. When her beautiful blue eyes opened and met his, he felt an undeniable bond, a love at first sight that promised so much more. He longed to pursue her, to understand the pain behind those eyes and witness the beauty of her smile. He imagined it would be the most divine sight he'd ever behold. Her voice, a mere whisper, broke the silence. "W-who a-are you? W-where are y-you t-taking me?" It was the sound of heaven to Kian's ears. *** MARY JOYE.

At the age of only 13 years, Kathleen Miller witnessed something that no child should --her parents being killed right in their home. This incident affected her in such a way she became closed off from others. With Kathleen not having any other known family members who were willing to take her in, she was sent to live in a group home for girls. However, things at the home weren't rainbow and sunshine for Kathleen, so she ran away. Having no idea where to go, and no money, Kathleen found herself in a deserted alley beside a dumpster trying to shelter from the rain. When Alphonso Luciano caught sight of the young girl who seemed to be freezing, something convinced him to try and approach her. When the young girl pulled a knife on him, he knew that this girl was special. Alphonso managed to convince her that he wasn't going to hurt her and took her home to his wife and son as his new daughter. Seven years later, Kathleen, who had changed her name to Lexi Luciano, is a fierce young woman who would kill for her new family. But when you have a Mafia's boss daughter meeting another mafia boss, things can go a little downhill, especially when attraction starts to spark. If you're adding this book then please be advised that it is a trilogy so remember to add Caught in the middle and Rescued and Risen as well.

Every half century in a small little town hidden in the woods, a beast comes out from the forest to claim his bride on the night of an eclipse. The people of call this phenomenon "the taking". This beast is said to be very dangerous. It roams door to door searching for the woman whose being calls to his animal instincts. He will kill, mutilate and destroy everything in his path until he finds his bride. In the past, the townsmen have tried to hunt the creature and kill him before they can steal one of their marriageable daughters, but the beast does not hunt alone. He has followers among the shadows to make sure his goal is accomplished. Once he finds his bride, he carries her back to the forest where she is never seen or heard from again. Celeste believes this so-called "legend" is just some scary fairytale her grandmother made up to scare her. But was she ever wrong when a pair of moonlit eyes stared straight at her through her bedroom window and entered her room. Next thing she knew, she was being carried out the house and into the woods by a half-naked man who called her his. Who would have thought? Grandma wasn't crazy after all. Young Adult novel. Paranormal/Comedy-Romance @2014

|| Everything changes when you fall in love with the enemy. || When General Niall Killian, a high ranked prodigy, recruits the newly graduated Thea Rhaanan to work for him, his hope is that she will be the key to unlocking incredibly valuable information from an uncooperative source. This information being exactly what he needs to finally bring an end to the decades long conflict between the Aiverian State and its despised rebels, the Elorian Crows. However, Thea has her own ideas. Realizing that helping Niall may mean turning on her own people, the very people the Elorian Crows fight for, Thea must decide if trusting Niall is the right thing to do... especially when working for the State means being in the heart of the lions den and surrounding herself with people who hate her. Of course, her confusion and fear only worsens when she finds herself not only growing close to her new co-workers, but also starting to develop feelings for the General himself.

UB1 PREVIEW A world where there's unwanted bondage at every turn you venture to. Even when you're free of it, you somehow get dragged back into it; be it direct or indirect. After all, why would it be called an unwanted bondage if you could just free yourself from it? Although... Will you? . . {Wedding Ceremony} "Will you, Y/n, take this man, Kim Taehyung, as your lawfully wedded husband?" You stood there, speechless. You stood there in a dilemma. You shouldn't even have been standing there in the first place. What were you doing? "No! I have absolutely no intention of marrying this fugitive!" "I will not marry this man!" Walking towards the church door, Taehyung spoke up, his voice echoing, "I'm going to get you back Y/n. I will and you know it. Just wait a bit more and I'll earn you Y/n, not forcefully, with love!'' his tone softened but you didn't fall for it now." You couldn't believe the words the heartless, inhumane man uttered and didn't turn back to look back at him. . . What do you think will happen now? Will you ever manage to live with him? Without him? Or even stand him once he's back if he leaves? . . Read to find out! . . THIS IS NOT A CLICHÉ MAFIA-MARRIAGE-ARRANGEMENT OR LOVE OBSESSION STORY. READ AND GIVE EVENTS TIME TO UNFOLD. . . Started (Book 1): August 5, 2020 Completed (Book 2): February 1, 2022 . . Highest Rankings: #9 in btsmafia out of 411 #235 in kim out of 14.6k #427 in tae out of 10.4k #227 in taetae out of 6.1k #46 in yn out of 2.67k #39 in taejin out of 2.31k #937 in kimnamjoon out of 27.9k #989 in kimseokjin out of 27.7k #137 in jinkook out of 1.98k ❦

He's the most popular professor at the most prestigious boarding school in London and though she wants very little to do with him that's not what he has planned for her. In fact, it is the very thing that will bind them together.

With John's passing Emse is ready to leave the family. Her brother in law, Thomas Shelby, refuses to let that happen. Don't interact if under 18! Dark Tommy x Esme Shelby Rape/Non-con ElementsBondageForced Marriage/Forced Pregnancy/Stockholm Syndrome/Emotional/Psychological Abuse/Abusive Relationships/Dark Character

Sexier, Sweatier, Smuttier

Part 2 of Bondage and power. Nsfw Contains nsfw scenes 18+

This is my second book...