A Black Mafia Dark Romance In a ruthless world ruled by power, Kai Marchesi-heir to a deadly crime syndicate-views love as a fatal weakness. Emotionless and feared, he's forced into an arranged marriage with Celeste "Lumi" Marchand, a Black woman with albinism who's lived on the outskirts of the underworld her whole life. Their union, meant to solidify two criminal empires, becomes a fiery clash of opposites-his ice to her quiet flame. As passion brews and enemies close in, Kai must choose between protecting his empire or the woman who just might be his greatest vulnerability-and his only salvation.

"You should come visit me, Firefly, get away from everything and live a little. I'll even make room for that housemate of yours in the basement." A single letter, is about to turn the island of Honolulu upside down. Steve McGarrett, fresh out of the seals and on a journey to bring safety back to his hometown. Danny Williams, his partner who is begrudgingly following after him into the heart of the crime. Andy Ryder, a Texan detective who is desperately looking for a way to forget her past. The HPD will never know what hit them.

"You're getting caught in problems that aren't yours princesa." "That's what you do for family. You help them when they need it." ~ Kira Sanchez has a dark past, one she'd rather forget about, but when Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett pull her out from the darkness, the pair instantly become like family to her, and she will stop at nothing to keep them safe. So when a new threat arises that threatens Mikes life, Kira is prepared to put her life on the line to protect the ones she loves. But what happens if this new threat is connected to Kira's old life? Will she do what is expected of her? Or lie to keep her truths hidden? Armando AretasxOC

💐 "Fuck," he had groaned, walking them toward the bedroom, his grip firm. "You're perfect." The way he had looked at her when he laid her on his bed, his dark eyes trailing over her curves, his hands moving over her like he was memorizing every dip and swell- It had made her burn. **************** Four years ago, Amari Hudson and Bane Anderson shared an unforgettable night, leading to the birth of twins, Bailey and BJ-a secret Amari has guarded ever since. Now, fate intertwines their paths once more, compelling them to confront past choices and embrace new challenges and beginnings. Released: 03/07/2025

When someone she was forced to leave behind comes back into her life. For better or for worse

[BOOK ONE] [SEASONS 1-4] - Gianna Shepherd persisted that her infamous life back in manhattan was left a secret when she moved west, in search of new beginnings - hoping everything in new york would be a forever memory. Well, forever wasn't forever after all when a piece of her comes back in a tragic way. A way so tragic, one could only call their, emergency contact.

Oh, to see without my eyes The first time that you kissed me Boundless by the time I cried I built your walls around me Rafe Cameron / OC Outerbanks © nyraswife cover by @-reflectiions