In a world ruled by crime, Isaac finds himself irresistibly drawn to mafia boss Lucien Royce, who is willing to risk his empire and life to be with him. Season 2 of Strip for the Devil *** Lucien Royce, the mafia boss of New York's Red District, never planned on rescuing Isaac North from a life of debt, and certainly didn't bank on falling in love with him. Now, Lucien's most dangerous enemies plot to exploit Lucien's feelings for Isaac, forcing Isaac to flee to Italy. Determined not to lose him, Lucien tracks Isaac down to prove his love, but in doing so, risks losing everything he's worked so hard to build. As their feelings deepen, Isaac struggles with the moral conflict of loving a man who lives in violence, while Lucien begins to question the cost of his empire. With Lucien's lieutenants, Elijah and Rocco, and Isaac's best friend Jubilee caught in the turmoil, Lucien must decide if he can sacrifice his criminal empire for love, and will it be enough to build a future together? Will they find a way to escape the underworld, or will Lucien's past destroy them both?

Humans are a rare delicacy to Vampires. With Human numbers waning and Vampires going hungry, Linus has been forced to work on a solution for the last decade. Being one of the last scientists in the world-and the oldest-he's written off any hope for finding love and to finding a solution to Human and Vampire extinction. But that was before a dying vampire was sent to his lab in critical condition.

Came here to die, only to be saved. One encounter on the rooftop and he's hooked, leaving Adrian constantly thinking about him. Like an open wound left unattended, his affection slowly festered into an obsession.

Leone Frasier was living the aftermath of a tragic car crash that took his mother's life and left him barely able to walk on his feeble legs. He has had to endure the loss of his mother, the wrath of an abusive father, and all the added weight that comes with being constantly bullied for his sexuality and for the way he walks. In the midst of a dark rainy night Leone finds himself on the edge of a cliff, in hopes that by jumping he can finally escape all his pain and suffering. Little did he know that another boy was already there preparing to do the same exact thing. Dydan Demecrio was born with a rare genetic defect that has given him fangs sharper than steel daggers and a strong resurgent body with heightened strength, speed, agility and endurance; all of which can only be fueled by blood. In order to ensure his safety, his family has kept him in isolation with strict rules for him to follow, which he loves to break. The two boys meet and form a Blood Bond for the ages...

Daniël is the average twenty-something guy whom could easily blend in with the crowd. Only, unlike the crowd he dissapears in to look normal, he doesn't have a home, nor a normal life. He lives his life in constant fear, a fear that most people would laugh about. He fears a colour. Officer Colton is just new but he takes his job seriously. Being transmitted to a smaller town where everyone knows everyone, he still needs to learn the ropes and faces of the people. Funny thing is, he has no problems with picking Daniël out of the crowd.

"But you're my dad's boss, what would happen if he found out?" "Doesn't matter. All that matters is that we're here, alone, now, no interruptions." He placed a hand on my cheek and moved closer to me, leaving no space in between us. I stared into his beautiful ice blue eyes. He placed a hand on my hip and pulled me that little bit closer, before pressing his soft lips against mine. This is how it was supposed to go. - Alex and Lukas couldn't be more opposite; Alex is a famous millionaire who owns a huge company, while Lukas is just an average person only just navigating the real world. But you know what they say, opposites attract. The story follows Lukas, who is forced to join his dad at work, where he meets the rich and famous Alex Woods. After their friendship begins with a disaster, the both of them work to slowly build their bond, their innocent friendship evolving into something more passionate. Unfortunately, it's never that easy. In order to keep his strong image of being a rich and successful businessman, Alex cannot let the secret about his sexuality out, in fear of it affecting his career and life. Will Lukas and Alex's relationship survive all that is thrown their way? Find out in Dad's Boss. - Best ranks - #1 in #bxb, #1 in #manxman, #1 in #company, #1 in #boyxboy

50 million dollars that was the debt . And the payment is his son. Lucas De Maverick, the ruthless mafia boss who controls the arms trade across Asia, expected power, obedience and silence. He didn't expect Orion, a small, terrified boy with green eyes that never met his own and a voice limited to three words: yes, hm, okay. But silence tells its own story. And Lucas hears it loud and clear. Orion isn't just shy. He's broken. And someone broke him. What begins as a cold transaction spirals into a dangerous obsession, a twisted love and a hunt through the darkest corners of the underworld-for truth, revenge and justice. Because Lucas didn't ask for a heart. But he just found one worth killing for.

Camilo Carter is The Doctor of East Hadena, one of the deadliest serial killers the city has ever seen. He's excellent at what he does, with no signs of getting caught any time soon. He thinks he has it all figured out, sees himself as almost bulletproof. He's never slipped up, never come remotely close. Camilo is untouchable. That is, until the really hot lead investigator of his case moves in across the hall. ~ "Perfect," he tells me, tone low. My heart practically stops beating in my chest. "I meant you're perfect." Decari doesn't know. He has no idea how untrue that is, how far off. He doesn't know, and he can't know. He can't ever fucking find out! He just can't, and I'm terrified that if I let this continue any longer... I'll get too comfortable. Too secure. I can never allow myself to doubt his loyalty to the law. If I'm to give in, I need to promise myself that. I take a step forward, and we're so close like this that I can feel the heat of his body. I finally move my gaze up to his eyes, which look a lot darker like this. He is entirely focused on me, and I don't think he even realizes he does it, but his hand drops from my face and finds its way to my hip a moment later. The world seems to disappear as I look into his eyes, deciding to warn him one last time. "You'll change your mind." ~ [WARNINGS: smut, gore, some heavy topics like torture and sexual assault, morally grey characters (the usual)(I mean it's a book about a serial killer..)]

He would rather end up on the streets homeless than go back home. Oscar has three jobs, debts since he was seventeen, and a dream: to open his own dance studio and make a living from it. He wants his dance group to become famous. He aims to quit his main job as a tattoo artist and achieve independence. With his financial struggles, his dream seems distant. But when Oscar is offered a large sum of money after a one-night stand--despite his pride being reluctant to accept--the dream suddenly feels within reach. Now, he has no choice but to confront and finally overcome the deep-seated childhood trauma buried within him.

[Book One in a three-part series] At the age of twenty-six, Slater still hasn't met his mate and the pack elders are running out of patience. They want him to either take a mate or step down as alpha. To keep the pack out of the hands of his younger brother, Slater agrees to find a mate. However, when his pack rescues a group of wolves from a werewolf fighting ring, he meets his mate - an omega whose been held captive since he was fifteen. Timid and quiet was what Slater was expecting when he first met the wolf, but it becomes clear to him that omega or not, his mate still has a lot of fight left in him and is going to make his used-to-be simple life much more complicated. #3 in New Adult