"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)

/Sequel to Falling for the Quarterback/ It has been six years since Hazel and Logan have seen each other. They've completed their four years of college miraculously not running into each other once, having promised not to keep in touch once they parted ways all those years ago at the airport. They were going to let fate take its course. Now, two years deep into their own careers, Logan is a professional football player and Hazel... Well, Let's just say, Fate took its course. When life pushes Logan and Hazel back into each others lives, a much unexpected surprise follows it. Will their love be enough? Or will loving the quarterback be nothing but a high school fantasy? *As previously stated, this is a sequel. I recommend you read the first book before this one Falling for the Quarterback*

Audrey Rhode Hayden Born and raised in New York, sophomore at Yale, the gorgeous it girl from one of the wealthiest American families who everyone adores. Everyone except him. Chase Elijah Miller The cold hearted, devastatingly handsome guy who hates everything and everyone. Especially her. . "He is fucki-" I correct myself "freaking annoying, rude, self-centered, and many other negative things that I could count for hours. He is so mean, pure evil, the devil's reincarnation in human form. He is-" Hatred can be a mutual feeling. But so does love. How could the mysterious troubled guy who the only emotion he ever knew was anger let himself fall for the outgoing girl everyone loves? "I went to war with myself for you. I am addicted to you, angel." She was the light to his darkness. ...But even the brightest smiles hide pain behind them. // "How did we end up here?" "You couldn't sleep." // She loves every part of him. Now, he loves them too. . . . . From enemies to lovers?

She is the Princess, and he's her guard. A lust that's forbidden. - Princess Celeste Lawerence is a snotty, rebellious, and vain temptress. At least, that's what the kingdom of Alvera says she is. Landing every one of her personal guards in exile or worse after they made advances for her. With her seductive gowns and devastating beauty, Celeste's reputation proceeds her. Every guard in Alvera knows she is a death sentence. Even the guard they say will be immune to her. Gray Anderson devoted his life to protecting the people of Alvera. However, he despises the royal family. Gray's loyalty is to the heart of the people, not the crown. His bloodthirsty skills and ruthless nature earned him the second-highest rank of Lieutenant General. He barely ever set foot in the castle where the royals resided; instead, he led battalions and stayed on the front lines with his troops. And that's where he wants to stay. But when he's called in before the king and queen, Gray is given a new purpose-Princess Celeste's new private guard. She's determined to get rid of him like the others, and he's ready to tame the unpredictable Princess. However, lust burns hot, and it threatens to burn both of them.