Eleanor never imagined her simple act of friendship would lead her into a whirlwind of danger and deceit. When her mother's battle with cancer reaches a critical point, Eleanor finds herself accepting a seemingly straightforward arrangement with her only friend, Giuseppe DeLuca. In exchange for financial support for her mother's treatment, Eleanor agrees to travel halfway around the world to marry Giuseppe's enigmatic brother, Francesco. However, just moments before the wedding, Eleanor discovers that her groom is not the average millionaire she had been led to believe. Francesco DeLuca is, in fact, the formidable leader of the Sicilian Mafia. What was supposed to be a two-week charade-during which Francesco would help his friend smuggle guns into the country-takes a dramatic turn when Francesco falls for Eleanor the moment he lays eyes on her. As Eleanor struggles to navigate the treacherous waters of her new life, Francesco grapples with keeping his criminal empire a secret while proving his love and commitment to Eleanor. Their budding romance is tested by the dual threats of betrayal from unexpected quarters and the danger lurking in Francesco's clandestine world. Caught between love and loyalty, Eleanor and Francesco must confront their darkest fears and deepest desires. With both their lives and hearts on the line, can they find a way to protect their newfound love from the forces that threaten to tear them apart? No Cheating - Professionally Written - Non-Abusive Male Protagonist - Happy Ending Trigger Warning: Light Themes of S/A in Chapter 22 Available to own for free October 1st, 2024

"I should let you go," he growled against her throat. "But I'd rather watch you beg while I ruin every inch of you instead." ... Davina James thought she'd escaped the worst of it. After years trapped in an abusive relationship with a rising New York crime lord, she finally breaks free-disappearing into the shadows of Las Vegas with nothing but a duffel bag of cash and a promise her brother made years ago: If you ever decide to leave him, I'll be here. Desperate to survive without exposing her past, Davina takes a job as a bartender at La Rosa Nera-the most exclusive strip club on the Strip. What she doesn't know is that the club is owned by Lucian Accardi, a man far more dangerous than the one she fled. Lucian rules the Las Vegas underworld with silence and blood. He watches everything. Misses nothing. And the moment Davina walks through his doors, he wants her. Soft-spoken. Bruised. Hiding something. Lucian sees it all. And worse-he decides she's his. But claiming her comes with a price. Davina's brother is the detective hunting Lucian's empire from the inside. Her past is a powder keg waiting to ignite. And Lucian? He doesn't do love. He does possession. Twisted loyalty. Forbidden attraction. Power. Control. In this world, survival means surrender. And surrendering to a man like Lucian Accardi might just ruin her... or set her free. Please Read Content Warning Before Adding Book

Shorter chapters so don't let the amount of chapters keep you from starting this story. Joey Lattire was offered to a man at a young age. Knowing this she was caught off guard when she met and fell deeply in love with Hudson Engle. Joey is free-spirited, beautiful and popular while Hudson becomes Quarterback and they became the sweetest couple in their high school. Hudson came to town at seventeen and swept Joey off her feet but there was one huge problem. A marriage contract. After many years of separation and a huge secret kept from Hudson, can they find their way back to each other as adults? https://www.wattpad.com/677863854 Copyright © 2020 by Grace Madden All Rights Reserved.

Abel Tesfaye is just rising to fame as an R&B artist and he partakes in sinful behavior without considering the long term effects of living for the thrill. This novel is complete || © 🎈trustyourinstinct 2021.