He rules the streets. She can break him-or save him. *** For four years, Daria Ryan has been running from the past, hiding her scars in a small town shadowed by notorious motorcycle gangs. Living with her best friend and his girlfriend, her life is safe, predictable... until a single moment changes everything. Damien Spencer, feared leader of the River Gods, doesn't do attachments. Known only as "The Monster," he rules the streets with an iron fist. But when his path crosses Daria's, the ruthless façade crumbles, revealing a man consumed by darkness-and an irresistible desire. Daria knows Damien is trouble. His world is deadly, and his touch is dangerous. But their chemistry is electric, and with every forbidden kiss, she's pulled deeper into his arms-and his secrets. As rival gangs close in and old enemies resurface, Daria is forced to face the truth: loving Damien could get her killed, but walking away might shatter her heart forever. In a world of monsters, how far will love go before it breaks? *** WATTPAD HQ FEATURED - From Our Creators [18+] - contains descriptive sexual content, strong language and other mature themes. [PREVIEW ONLY. NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON RADISH FICTION]

Albanian nurse Alexandra Martinaj doesn't hesitate to follow a dark, handsome stranger to safety when her mother is abducted during a violent shootout. He introduces himself as local gang member Liam Cavanaugh, but instead of running from him, Alexandra finds herself drawn to his gorgeous looks and charming personality. When Alexandra discovers she is the daughter of Liam's boss, notorious crime lord Kieran "The Knife" Murphy, they strike a deal - Liam will help Alexandra rescue her mother, and in turn, she will help him bring Kieran's criminal empire down. The more time Alexandra spends getting caught in the whirlwind of the mafia, the more she finds herself falling for Liam. But when the lines between the coalition and fatal attraction begin to blur, and Liam's plan threatens to fall apart, can the two find a way to honour their promises, keep each other alive, and protect the love that blossoms between them? Season 1 of Emerald Eyes WARNING: This story contains mature themes including strong language and violence. Reader discretion is advised.

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+)

(SAMPLE) Available in Paperback and Kindle Unlimited. Cassie, a famous singer tossed into an arranged marriage with a powerful billionaire to save her reputation, finds herself developing an unexpectedly strong bond with her new husband and the child he's raising. ***** Cassie Castillo's reputation has seen better days. Through a series of misunderstandings and missteps, she's been labeled public enemy number one by every entertainment magazine in the country. So when she's offered a solution to her problems, she can't help but accept, even when it means tying herself to a handsome and mysterious stranger. Lucas Klein is a powerful billionaire who controls the nation's most influential media company, and he's willing to help her...if she becomes his wife. She thought that their marriage would be hell, but the longer she stays with him and his young nephew, the more she begins to question her feelings. Why does Lucas seem to understand her more than anyone else? And why does she feel such a strong connection to the child? Nothing is what Cassie thought it would be, but she'll quickly learn love can hide in the most unexpected places. ***** THE KLEINS SERIES BOOK #1 Content warning: Story contains references to parental abuse and eating disorders

In which I fall in love with my brother's best friend. ***** "Don't pretend like you don't feel anything." His voice is low, sending shivers down my spine. "What do you mean?" "You know damn well what I mean." "I don't know what you're talking about." I pretend to ignore him, flipping some pages in my book. "Come on. I have all these assignments waiting. Aren't you supposed to teach me tonight?" "It depends on what you want me to teach." He smirks, his voice sounding even more dangerous. ***** I thought that my brother was the most popular guy in school, but as soon as I step into my university life, I realize how wrong I was. Meet Vaughn Cooper, his best friend. The guy is the epitome of every girl's dream. Godlike handsome. The quarterback. He's got the looks, and he's got the brain. Come on, he's got the scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country, while I have just barely passed the entrance examination after long years of struggle during high school. How could a guy who worked that hard and deserves nothing more but adoration be labeled as a bad boy? Yeah, the answer is simple. The moment we lock eyes, I realize something as I stare into those piercing, amber eyes. He's not every girl's dream. He's every girl's nightmare. In my case, MY nightmare. Calm down, heart. Our story hasn't even started. ***** THE SPENCERS SERIES BOOK #1 © 2020 Anya Jayvyn. All Rights Reserved. (Content warning: This book has descriptive sexual content, explicit language, and triggering themes)

❝In class, you said I reminded you of someone. Who is she?❞ ❝My wife. You remind me of my wife.❞ ━━━━━━━━━━ When an accidental time travel brings twenty-seven-year-old William eight years back to the past, he gets a chance to change his future and undo his marriage to the wife he never loved - the one who loved him too much. But landing at the doors of her nineteen-year-old self, he is met with someone who is extremely different from who he has always known her to be and he ends up falling in love with her. The catch? Eliza Scott hates him. Thrown into a race against time, William is left with two choices - win back Eliza's heart and go back to the same future which he left behind or forget Eliza and go back to a future where she is no longer his. [FEATURED BY @Romance]