Love and hate get tangled in sheets when Vaughn and Claire enter into a marriage of convenience that defies a fragile and bloodthirsty family rivalry. *** Rich and spoilt, Claire's perfect life takes a turn when her father tries to force her into a marriage to pay for his debts. Claire's only escape lies in her father's worst enemy and business rival: Vaughn Jackson. To make matters more complicated still, Vaughn is the man responsible for her brother's death four years ago. However, their marriage will protect her and - sweeter still - show her father once and for all that he does not own her. It seems like the perfect plan. But Vaughn is burdened by dark secrets and vengeful desires. Can six months be enough to fire their passion? Or is the man she turned to for protection, the man she is starting to love, the greatest danger of all? With a killer on loose and love in line, bed sheets aren't the only thing tangled in this game of hearts. *** WATTPAD HQ EDITOR'S PICK - January 2023 Contains descriptive sexual content, strong language and violence. (18+)

Indigo knightly is the top assassin in her families mafia After a very traumatic kidnapping at a young age she vowed to learn to protect herself and she did, now shes a deadly weapon with a pretty face who will stop at nothing to get what she wants and what she wants is certainly not to marry Greyson King the heir to the American mafia Greyson King is as cold as they come, he murders without regret and is known for his unmerciful ways. Although he loves his family and would do anything for them. What happens when the two are forced together in an arranged marriage that neither of them want or care for in the slightest. Will the hatred they have for each other blossom into something more or will they remain enemies until death <><><><<><<<><><<><><><><> "I'm in love with you indigo knightly" his voice is so raw with emotion and his beautiful grey eyes are swirling with truth but i can't bring myself to believe him. I'm willing myself so desperately to say it back, because I really am in love with him too but it's like I'm frozen. "Prove it" the words are out my mouth before I can think about what I'm saying He looks taken back for a second but then in front of our families, our enemies, our friends, he lowers himself to the ground infront of me and kneels at my feet

Valerie Gunnar was a simple girl. She liked reading, she was a fiery fighter and she was a total smart mouth. Her life was as simple as it came. But that was till she found out who the universe had given her as a soulmate. Meeting her soulmate in a strange, very unromantic, painful way, she was thrown in a whirlwind of blood and gore, fighting the most important battle, one that would determine the way her life would unfurl. Rex Regio wasn't a man to be crossed. Everyone who came in his vicinity, anyone that even heard the last whispers of his name knew that. So, respect was something he had always expected, without having to ask or do anything for it. But when a feisty little soulmate is mixed in his ordinary gun blazing life, his world was rocked in ways he wasn't ready to deal with. Trying to get back the control his little mate was fighting hard to keep on herself, he pushes limits, both his and hers, living his now changed life, dealing with disrespect and change of powers, not ready to let go of the brown haired beauty that disrupted his life of order. Follow the lives of a cunning cruel mafia boss and a feisty just out of high school girl, where the word boundaries somehow seizes to exist. **Mature content and violence included, read at your own risk. It's mafia, blood, torture, things you would puke at just thinking about included. Sensitive content. be warned** Ps- this is my first story, I wrote at a very young age and English is not my first language. If you do not want to be disappointed- read my other stories that I am much, much more proud of. Love, Author.

Since high school, Elle has been in a toxic relationship with a psychologically damaging man, who belittles her every move from her weight to her interests. So even when she finally builds up the strength to leave him, his voice stays prominent in her mind. Every waking moment is spent at the gym, dieting and feeling hopeless. Then Mouse appears, teaching a self defence class at her gym. Immediately, his heart is drawn to the gaunt, quiet girl at the back who refuses to make eye contact. But getting Elle to open up and trust him is going to take every ounce of goodness in his heart.

"Can you stay with me tonight, Adriano? I promise it will just be for tonight" she whispered, her voice tired. "I'd stay with you forever if you wanted," I say to her as I crawl up next to her on her bed. She cuddles herself into me and mutters a thank you. Why was this woman thanking me so much? Doesn't she realize I would give her the world if she showed any interest in it? Fuck giving her the world, I would buy her all the supposedly infinite universes if only I knew how. ____ 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 1 ꜱᴛʀᴀᴛᴀɢᴇᴍ- ᴀ ᴘʟᴀɴ ᴏʀ ꜱᴄʜᴇᴍᴇ, ᴇꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟʟʏ ᴏɴᴇ ᴜꜱᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴏᴜᴛᴡɪᴛ ᴀɴ ᴏᴘᴘᴏɴᴇɴᴛ ᴏʀ ᴀᴄʜɪᴇᴠᴇ ᴀɴ ᴇɴᴅ ••• Adriano, don of the italian mafia, cold, ruthless, daring and only cares about himself and his family. He's known for killing anyone who crosses him without flinching for even a second. During the background check of the don of the mexican mafia who's indebted to him, he comes across a picture of his daughter and is stunned enough to request having her as his wife or else he'll take his life. Novalie, sunshine going through her own share of life's disparity, who tries to face the world with optimism and hopefulness that anguish won't arise again. Unfortunately, her hope is set ablaze when her father, don of the mexican mafia, arranges a marriage for her with the don of the italian mafia to settle his debt and save his life. Despite the fact that situations led her to become a misandrist, will she be able to find comfort in a man in spite of her truama and inhibitions? Is there more to why he wants to marry her? Could it all be an elaborate scheme? Could they be bound by a facade? And could it all be stratagem? Used to be called MARRIAGE IN A MAFIA WORLD and now BOUND BY A FACADE ••• Cover by @nicolewriter3 RANKINGS #1 - Mexico ~10•05•2023 TROPES°~ - arranged marriage - enemies to lovers - lo

Running from hell isnʼt easy. Especially when someoneʼs dragging you back down into it. Belligerent, brash and always in shades of black, Freya is hardly a lady. Hidden away by her father, sheʼs lived a normal life despite being born into the dark waters of New Yorkʼs underworld. Heʼs cold, cruel and calculating, with a proclivity for destruction. Feared by even Made Men, Torren is the boss of the stateʼs most leachorous crime syndicate. Freya hates his crudity and possessiveness, but she canʼt deny the way her breath hitches at his rough touch, the deep timbre of his voice, and his dark, heated gaze. Torren hates her disobedience, her recklessness, and her chaos. To him, sheʼs only something to be tamed. And after he slips a ring on her hand, snatching away her future, she makes only one vow---to become his biggest torment.

Madison has come a long way since her arrival in Florida. She has a great job and lives in an apartment. She's content with her life but can't help but feel like something's missing. Her entire life she has had to take care of her siblings and now she's alone. It's a big change for her and soon she finds herself trying to fill that void. After a while, her past collides with her future. While facing some of her biggest fears she must make important decisions about her future. Will she face the man that forever changed her or will she run away again? {The first 5 chapters are published on Wattpad as a preview. The story is 100% complete & published on another platform (more info in my bio). HOWEVER, I fully publish them on Wattpad at random times throughout the year to give you all a chance to read my stories here. If you follow me & add the story to your library, you will get a notification when I republish them here. Thank you all for your support!} All Rights Reserved. ©2020 by G.M. Garcia This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

Six and a half weeks pass before Owen Carter's return. After a passionate reunion with Madison, they attend his father's funeral after "a deal went South" ending in his death. Owen's irrational behavior leaves Madison on edge. As much as she tries to keep up with him, she finds it difficult. She believes taking the next step in their relationship could have a positive outcome but can she face the consequences of getting involved in the mafia. The game is out of her league and she struggles to fit into Owen's life. Will he stay and fight for her or will he run away when things get tough? {The first 5 chapters are published on Wattpad as a preview. The story is 100% complete & published on another platform (more info in my bio). HOWEVER, I fully publish them on Wattpad at random times throughout the year to give you all a chance to read my stories here. If you follow me & add the story to your library, you will get a notification when I republish them here. Thank you all for your support!} All Rights Reserved. ©2020 by G.M. Garcia This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.