Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

'For The Mafia' Series - Book 1 of 3! ~~~ "Down on your knees." He lets go of my hair and pushes my shoulders down roughly, before unbuttoning and shrugging off his shirt. I kneel in front of him and instantly unbuckle his belt and unzip his black pants. He watches me eagerly from above, keeping his hands to his side, letting me lead. "Are you jealous when I flirt with those men for information?" I bat my eyes up at him innocently as I pull his pants down to his knees. His face hardens as he considers my question. "I don't like your hands on them." He grumbles and I smirk. I already knew the answer. "I do it for you, Enzo." I remind him as I move my mouth closer to him. "Only me." He growls as he pulls my head forward, closing the space between us. ~~~ When a dangerous mafia leader meets this particular stripper, he learns she is anything but. Both equally ruthless and thirsting for power, he hires her as his lethal interrogator and assassin, however she quickly becomes more when neither can resist each other. But can she learn how to truly care for one of the men she was taught to use? Can he control his jealousy long enough to take advantage of her tricks? Will she love him enough to share her biggest secret - who she really is? Read to find out! Disclaimer: There WILL be mature content - swearing, sex scenes, murder, drugs, drinking, etc. It's a mafia story... so expect a lot of that stuff lol Started: February 2021 Completed: December 3, 2021 (Book 3 is in progress!) Achievements: First 1,000 reads: August 5, 2021 First 5,000 reads: December 24, 2021 First 50,000 reads: September 5, 2022 First 100,000 reads: November 18, 2022 First 200,000 reads: June 9, 2023 First 300,000 reads: December 1, 2023 First 400,000 reads: January 23, 2024 First 500,000 reads: March 23, 2024 First 900,000 reads: September 1, 2024!! Tag Ratings: #2 romantic suspense - January 12, 2022 #1 trouble - August 2, 2023

After a hot-headed playboy billionaire stands her up for a career-making interview, blogger Sweet vows to ruin his reputation. The only catch? It requires her to strike a fake-dating deal with the enemy. Standalone in The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble series *** When sensational blogger and small-town farmer's daughter Sweet Treble promises her publisher an exclusive interview with notorious Greek billionaire Sebastian Stavrakos, she knows she's on the precipice of getting everything she's ever wanted. That is, until Sebastian stands her up not once, not twice, but three times, and she decides to sour his reputation to get even. Sinfully handsome Sebastian grew up with the keys to his family's business empire, but a string of playboy antics have him on thin ice with his parents. When Sweet goes on live TV to expose his behaviour, what starts as a missed interview spirals into a media storm that threatens the CEO position he's spent his entire life hedging for. Sebastian has his eyes set on revenge. Sweet has her heart set on karma. But as their plans backfire, they decide to strike an outrageous deal: fake date for the media, repair Sebastian's reputation, and write an exclusive that will launch Sweet's first book to the bestseller list. But what happens when the fiery hatred between them grows into something more? And when Sweet's high school sweetheart, Jace, returns to town, how will she choose between the comfortable good guy and the enticing bad boy? Can revenge turn into romance, or will the playboy get a taste of his own medicine? Cover designed by Louise de Ramos

"Hello I am Harrison but I think you already know that" he chuckled softly and I forgot how to breathe and I was rooted to the spot. His navy blue eyes glistened in the sun, twinkling flecks of silver in his eyes. "I-i, u-uhm" I stuttered. I turned on my heels and ran, as fast as my feet would carry me. Hey guys ~ its the author here ~~ Just wanted to add some context to the storyline, the world they live in is currently at war. By law each girl must have a male bodyguard with them at all times. And also my lovelies if you copy this book, or put this book on a different platform, I have wrote this book and all rights reserved to me, so please dont copy my book!

"There's always a price for everything, including life. Men pay millions for power and knowledge. But a wiser one would kill to know even your silliest thoughts." Zaviero De Santis, The Maestro. *** Zaviero They call me The Maestro, for sinister reasons. You see, corruption and depravity sings in my soul, an unending melody into darkness. As the Don, the Italian underworld is my brutal symphony and my heart? A callous stone that beats only for vengeance. When I am faced with the task of producing an heir, I already know who my bride is. Her. The girl I left behind. Kaira He was my best friend, an almost lover. Until a dark tragedy tore us apart. Now, he's back with an ultimatum I had no idea of-get married to him or face the dire consequences. And this time, he's more savage. Dangerous. Wicked. While I tell myself I am done with the blood stained lies and the gory secrets, those silver eyes of his, reveal a different story. Beneath that ruthless exterior is a boy who once held my heart. And now, a naive part of me is drawn to the sensual pleasures he promises. To the fiery touch of sin. His sins. But in a world where betrayal is currency and love begets weakness, loving him might come at a dark cost-my life. An 18+ Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage (Book 1 of The Touch of Sinners)

After being left at the alter by the love of her life, Briella's life starts falling apart. With the betrayal of her ex-fiancé and her ex best friend, she falls into a deep depression, but still keeps a smile on her face. Billionaire Alexander Romero is the heir to his father's company. One rule states that the person next in line to the company must have one thing before they could inherit it. A wife. But when an innocent little girl catches his attention, he finds himself feeling possessive and obsessed with her. An obsession that lead him to trapping her in a contract. She was the light in his dark world. ---- Chapters with * have been edited Highest Ranks: #1 in Betrayal of 106K stories - 9/2/22 #1 in Wattpad of 94.7K stories - 2/17/23 #1 in Book of 89.7K stories - 2/17/23 #1 in Manipulation of 7.6k stories - 10/30/22 #2 in Husband of 13.4K stories - 6/10/23 #3 in Betrayal of 106K stories - 9/3/22 #3 in Manipulation of 7.6k stories - 11/9/22

A bodyguard, a girl with a smart mouth, and lots of tension.

Mature content (18+) "How far would you go for love?" Cruel and twisted Atlas Martini had 3 rules. 1. Never mix business with pleasure 2. Don't ever give second chances 3. Never get emotional attached to someone. He has never been tempted to break these rules until he met her. His new secretary, Meredith Rossi. With her big glasses and doe eyes, she was the most innocent and pure woman he has ever met. he couldn't wait to taint her. To ruin, claim and bend her over his desk. She was supposed to be a prey for him to play around with until he found himself addicted to her. Like a drug, he craved an overdose. Now she was his secretary, His Angel His good girl. A woman with dark secrets, Meredith Rossi didn't think running away from home with her little brother would change her life forever. Her boss was everything she should avoid. Fierce, ruthless, a promised pain and sexy as hell. When he proposition a devilish deal she agreed because life was too short not to live out your dark fantasies. Temptation was the ultimate ruin of man and if she was going down she might as well pick her poison which was him. Now he was her Boss Her dominant Her ultimate downfall. Theirs was a love story that questioned how far you would go for love---would you fall in love with a cursed monster? --------- ---------- Excerpt; "You got such a dirty imagination for an Angel." Atlas grasped her chin in one hand and forced her to meet his gaze. "Touch yourself Angel." Atlas ordered, his breath tickling her ear. "Let me see what you do when you are alone with your dirty fantasies."

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.

[COMPLETE][EDITING] Ace Hernandez, the Mafia King, known as the Devil. Sofia Diaz, known as an angel. The two are arranged to be married, forced by their fathers, joining the two Mafia's. But Sofia eventually learns, even the devil was once an angel. Cover by @alluringathena *This book is more of a romance book than Mafia book and I hope you enjoyyy*