To the world he was a beast but for her he would do anything. He could have the world but all he wanted was her. They say the things we want most are the things we can't have. For she was so afraid of him that even the thought of him could have her running for the hills. Little did she know that she was the only one who didn't have to be afraid of him. Credits for the cover go to @Chatachino for the amazing cover.

Alessia Ferrari is the Don of the Italian Mafia. Whip-smart and dangerous, she is a woman in a man's world, surviving against all odds. Born and raised to become a lethal killer, even the ground she walks on bows at her feet. She has it all, until that is, her father gives her hand away in marriage. Ace Hernandez is the boss of the American Mafia. He's a cold cruel hearted monster. He knows the game all too well and does whatever it takes to win and if that means breaking someone, he could do that with his eyes closed. Fate is vicious when the two are forced to marry. Will two monsters find solace in each other's arms or will they kill each other? ---------------------------- "I don't recall signing up for strip poker." She replied. Her full lips frowned softly but her eyes were filled with amusement. She knew she couldn't beat me, not at this game. "Are you quitting? Are you a quitter?" I mocked getting under her skin. Her lips twitched before she pursed them tightly. The blues of her eyes deepened and she threw me a dangerous smirk. She shuffled and pulled off one of her sandals. Fuck. So we're doing this the long way. She raised it in the air, dangling it off her finger before tossing it aside. She raised a brow at me, she challenged me. I knew I got under her skin. Just as I had anticipated. -------------------------- BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK ONE OF THE MAFIA SERIES

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐌'𝐒 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐍 𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱 There's a city of glass towers and mahogany offices, of champagne that burns like fire on your tongue, of whispers that could ruin empires. Men in tailored suits calculate every glance. Women in heels sharper than daggers trade smiles like promises-and break them faster than you can blink. They live among you, while you're 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 below them. And have you ever wondered how they stay on top? The recipe is simple. So simple you could do it yourself, if you knew the rules. Let 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙢, a twisted tale of two addicts of power, guide you. Their lives are a blaze of obsession and secrets, a world where desire burns hotter than loyalty, and love is just another gamble-too dangerous for those who hunger for everything. Step closer, if you dare. And remember: in this world, even the fire you crave will 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱𝐱 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 @xplicitlyvenus 2025, all rights reserved

She hated him as much as he wanted her, a thorn in her side ever since they met, and it had only gotten worse with each lingering gaze between them. As an aspiring journalist, Presley didn't believe in love-or lasting romantic relationships of any kind. The last thing she needed in her whirlwind of life was to get involved with her best's friends bodyguard-or rather the head of the Cosa Nostra. A man with little use of manners and secrets in his past. Tall, handsome and covered with tattoos, a living and breathing hazard with a cold nature and quiet demeanor. A beautiful monster dressed in leather jackets, and tight fitting shirts. A made man. Silvio had ever met a woman like her, who spent every minute glaring at him. One who he was consumed to touch despite his dislike for touch. A stubborn femme fatale with soft brown eyes and obsidian curls. A woman he'd been trying to resist for a long time. When a threat from her past lands her into the very arms of her nemesis and into a fake relationship, she's forced to get to know him and suddenly, their fake relationship feels more real than anything she had ever own. - preview - God, it felt right like this was where it belonged-this was where I belonged. And she felt it too, given by the slight rush of her breathing, and dazed eyes. There was always this magnetic pull and tug between us, so irresistible and consuming. "Silvio." She let out a small gasp, obviously not expecting me to touch her, and it burned. Everything right now burned but it felt good. Almost in an addicting way like the pain crossed the threshold and soared to become another feeling. "I don't think this is a good idea." "You want me to stop right now, say it but this is a damn good idea." I said in a gruff voice. "Tell me you don't want this, tell me it's a bad idea and I'll stop."

"Blood has a way of staining more than just the ground-it seeps into your mind, your soul, until you can't tell if you're drawn to the horror or if you've become a part of it." If one gets cruelty when all they seek is love and kindness... "Pain and revenge both may be satisfying and everything heals with time or maybe we learn to live with our burdens!" But once damage is done, is already done...and past has its own way...it lingers and waits and when it consumes the one he is destroyed be it a hero or a villain... I am sorry if you're seeking a typical romance. It contains lots of chaos and chaos and chaos. Ongoing.... 🐣 NOTE 🐣 This story contains mature themes, including: ★Violence and graphic descriptions. ★Psychological trauma and manipulation. ★Themes of captivity and coercion. ★Exploration of unhealthy relationships and dark emotional dynamics. ★Depictions of mental health struggles. ★Mention of rape and child abuse. ★Mention of self harm. This story contains subtle shifts in emotional behaviour as well. Read at your own risk. Your mental health is important. Thank you! Happy Reading!! 😊 [Slow Updates]

Book 2 Of The Corrupt Me Series ‼️18 VERY MATURE‼️ "He gives her roses for his love...but she burns them with hate" Cyrus Winter A cold-hearted 18-year-old who swore off love, but when she came in the picture... he tried his best to stay away but destiny always seems to bring him back. Lana Ambrose "A girl full of sunshine" who's secretly a traumatized young girl from her "father" who only wants to heal but when he shows up at her front door, all her scars re-opened... #1 popular girl #1 stalker -Enemies To Lovers - Opposites Attract - Sworn Of Relationships - Oblivion Love - Emotional Scars - Sunshine vs Grumpy - Soul Mates

Book 1 Of The Sinners DUET ‼️18 VERY MATURE‼️ Celeste Dolores daughter of a Spain mob leader, trying to escape reality but is forced into a marriage of inconvenience, marries Damian Morana Detroits sociopath Italian Mafia Don, who has no interest in falling for her but has no choice but to protect her from the ongoing war between his older brother Elias Morana, The enemy, the unhinged brutal dangerous psychopath of Detriot. The Damsel In Distress Celeste Dolores I was forced into a marriage, and now I have to deal with his pain, torture, and bloody war with Elias, I want nothing to do with this, all I ever wanted was to become a therapist and find the one for me, my beauty doesn't justify the pain I'm enduring, I hate that I'm stuck between this war, and I'm starting to think Elias is being ruthless since ever because of me. Fallen Angel Damian Morana All I want is for my wife to be left out of this miserable death, Elias won't stop till he gets what he wants, and what he wants is Celeste, hell fucking no, she's mine and if it means having to keep her by my side and kill every person in this mob, then so fucking be it, Elias will not win he over and he will not ruin my plans with her, and I will not allow her to overdose in his power for my desperation. God Of Death Elias Morana I've never despised him more than now, he's happy, in love with a gorgeous woman, poor girl, if she only knew what her husband has done to ruin my fucking life, he's nothing but a predator, manipulator and will do anything to make her fall for his words, I will fight for her, and make sure she doesn't get trapped and sucked into his hell if she marries me, she'll be truly happy, she'll be herself and not have to lie behind a mask I always see her in, I will do everything in my power to make her mine and keep that addicting smile on her lips. Enemies To Lovers- Lovers To Enemies Love Triangle Dark Romance Stalker Romance Arranged Marriage Age Gap Mafia #1 Firearm #2 Darklove

Shit's crazy. One day, you're an innocent, good little girl. You are having the perfect life without problems. The next day, you become curious. Yay. The day after that, your curiosity leads you to getting fucked by a criminal. Double yay. The day, even after that, that criminal turns out to be a lunatic psychopath. And he's also the lethal hier, the son of the most wanted mafia in the world. You signed a contract with him. And now you can't run away. Triple yay. +16