My lover, My life He fell out of love... all for a barmaid From small heath with the family she married into To Camden with her brother and niece Old enemies don't always stay old And Old lovers don't either... or do they?

In the glitzy world of high-stakes hospitality, Holden Sterling, the revered CEO of Sterling Grand Hotels, finds himself ensnared in a web of intrigue when he meets Eriola Coleman, an architect with a shadowy past. Haunted by demons from her turbulent history, Eriola is determined to carve a new path for herself through her groundbreaking designs and unyielding ambition. As Holden becomes captivated by Eriola's talent and determination, he sees in her the potential to elevate Sterling Grand Hotels to new heights with her innovative ideas. But their burgeoning connection is threatened when it's revealed that Eriola's past is intertwined with the Covingtons, the ruthless rivals of the Sterling family. Caught between his growing affection for Eriola and the machinations of the Covingtons, Holden must navigate treacherous waters to protect both his heart and his family's legacy. And as Eriola's past comes back to haunt her, threatening to unravel everything they've built, Holden must confront his deepest fears and make a choice that could change their lives forever.

{ Valentino series #3 } "I love you so much. Please, don't break the last pieces of my heart that is left." I whisper & she stares at me with sad eyes. "Milo I love you. If you truly love someone you wouldn't hurt them. I will never hurt you & I hope you feel the same." she speaks softly. I shut my eyes when her soft & warm hand comes in contact with my face. All my problems & pain vanishes the moment she touches me. "I love you." I whisper. ... Warning- Contains smut, violence, blood, death. Started: 04/09/22 End: ... 05/10/22

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After Kennedy Williams's father has an arranged marriage for her she must learn to face the challenges that come her way and heal from her past. Christian Nini is known to be the most feared leader in the underworld. He is described as heartless until he marries her. The woman he never knew he needed until she was arranged to be his.

"You don't know that. I could have been waiting here for you this whole time for you to come in" "Like a serial killer" "Exactly," he said with a smirk and a chuckle. - - - - - - Who knew getting a tattoo late at night on her birthday would turn into so much? He's an Italian mafia boss on a mission to recruit people in the U.S when the mission is over he decides to stay for a while longer. She is a single mother with a law degree and a big attitude. He brings out her dark side She brings out his soft side (Don't have any type of standards reading this ! It's all over the place!) 07/30/23-#1 strong-female-character 06/28/24-#1 attitude 08/22/23 -#1 mafias 09/07/23-#1 mafiaboss 09/15/23-#1 tattoo 10/29/23-#1 singlemom 04/18/24-#1 mobboss

(Highest rank: #87 in teen romance, #628 in Romance) NEEDS EDITING(sorry in advance.) There's never been a thought in Rivers mind that she would get into trouble, or someone who is into trouble. Her whole life has revolved around being the perfect daughter that goes to college. Then there's Vito. Tattoos cover most portions of his body, leaving him a walking god covered in ink. His kiss is poison, and he's dangerous. Warning ⚠: *Gangs *Drugs *Sexual references and actions *Rape Cover by: @GoddessofBadness

Carina Lehew is one of the most respected socialites in New York. She works as a fashion designer for her mother, her father owns one of the top multibillion dollar companies in the country, Lehew Enterprises, and everything is finally going good in her life... she thinks. When father fails to pull through on a lucrative business deal, Carina is kidnapped by one of the most notoriously wealthiest businessmen affiliated with the Italian Mafia, Matteo "The Butcher" Carson. Panic, worry, and fear consume Carina as she tries to find a way to escape the lifestyle that comes along with Matteo, but will it be too late when he gives her options she can't refuse? Will she see a different side of a man she believes to be a monster? Most importantly, will she fall for the ice blue eyes that haunt her every night? ****This story contains physical abuse and sexual content, but does NOT glorify it!!!! READ AT YOUR OWN DISPOSAL!****

1943. Shanghai. A soldier of the Japanese Army happens by a club one night purely out of boredom. What he expects to find are uncouth drunks. He actually meets a beautiful African-American performer by the name of Beatrice. Throughout the next three years, he fights both man and his own heart for the sake of duty. At the war's end, he wonders which one of them was the most worth it

The Rossi family are known throughout the world as the most powerful Italian mafia with control over all Italian cartels and most South American and Mexican cartels. The Monroe family are known throughout the world as the most powerful and only Black mafia with control in North America and all of Africa. The current Dons have decided to merge to ensure their legacies live on as the most powerful of all. How can this happen? The arranged marriage of Agosto Rossi's oldest son, Luciano, and Maxwell Monroe's only daughter, Annalise. How will the heirs of the two most powerful mafias react to an arranged marriage? Will this union be cursed from the start? It doesn't help that Luciano dislikes Annalise before seeing her. Will this marriage do what it's supposed to and strengthen the Black and Italian mafias or will trouble strike and wreak havoc on everyone involved.