"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)

When Mohammed Dangote and Mariya Dantata met, the questions people asked were if and when they'd ever get together. From stolen glances and hidden smiles to nervous confessions and bashful laughter, theirs was a love story that bloomed in the most beautiful but heart-wrenching ways; a love that gave as much as it took. Years later, their son - Nasir Mohammed Dangote - is finding love of his own in the eyes of Atika Dambatta. Intrigued and drawn towards her by a force he can't quite explain, Nasir decides to follow his heart. Their first proper meeting in her parents' living room makes two things clear to him; that he has found the woman he wants to marry, and he's never been readier to settle down, as long as she's the woman by his side. Together, they build a family with the faith that life would only get better. However, just as life had different plans for Mohammed and Mariya, fate has much in store for Nasir and Atika, and they would have to learn that sometimes life throws the most unplanned events at you; not to necessarily break you, but to make you so much better than you would have ever dreamed. (P.S. This is a love story spread across generations. It is just not the straightforward one you are expecting)

As war erupts between the Greek and Sicilian mafias, the powerful Accardi family must fight to protect their empire. Accardi Obsession unravels a dark, multi-POV mafia story charged with forbidden chemistry, explosive family tensions, and an arranged-marriage pact that turns sworn enemies into something far more dangerous. *** The Sicilians trusted them. The Greeks tried to take their empire. Now, the balance of power hangs by a thread. In the third season, the Accardi family faces their greatest war yet - one that will test loyalty, love, and blood itself. Costa and Millie are fighting to protect the family they built together, even as war threatens to tear them apart. Rocco and Alessia are learning what it means to be married in a world that can take everything from you in seconds. And when a new marriage alliance is proposed, one Accardi makes the ultimate sacrifice, and enemies become lovers... or whatever you call it when hate gets complicated. There's a war brewing, a wedding on the calendar, and at least four people pretending they're not in love. The Accardis are back. Pray for whoever stands in their way.

Rosie is meant to hate famous rockstar Will O'Connor, who killed her father in a car crash, but she finds herself falling in love instead. ***** Rock sensation, Will O'Connor is in the prime of his career when he unintentionally kills a man in a car accident. Full of remorse, he must come to terms with his non-guilty verdict. People-pleasing Rosie Montgomery dedicates her life to making others happy. Following her father's death in Will's crash, she becomes desperate to keep her family intact. But when Will and Rosie accidentally meet at her father's grave, there's an undeniable bond. Can they ignore the rest of the world and go after what their hearts most desire? And most importantly - can either of them handle the consequences? [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

☆𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 1 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 "Please open the door," I shouted but he locked the door and shut off the lights. She broke one of his rules so , he punished her by staying one night on the terrace in the heavy rain. ✦✦ Her fiance, Rudra Singh Rajput who loves her girlfriend more than himself. He had to agree to marry Adarika for the sake of his family because his father promised him to his best friend's daughter when both of them were child only. Rudra ran from marriage on the marriage day which leads to Adarika marrying his elder brother who is none other than no.1 business man of the country and ruthless , cold, arrogant CEO and father of five year old boy~Rian. '𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐩𝐮𝐭' He is 30 but she is 25. He is Fire but she is Ice. He is Rude but she is sweet . He is cruel but she is kind . ✦ She had fully invested her in her marriage but she got nothing but pain.... ~She Deserves Better, So He Became The Best 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐀 ⚠️"Warning to Grammar Enthusiasts" Please be advised that this book contains unintentional grammatical errors. If you're a stickler for grammar, you may want to exercise caution before proceeding. However, if you're willing to overlook these mistakes and continue reading, I appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Thank you for choosing to proceed! (#1. Wattpad) (#1. India) (#1. Fictional) (#1. MafiaKing) (#1. Arrogant) (#1. Love) (#1. Singleparent) (#1. Billionaireromance) (#1. Dangerousman) (#1. Talkative) (#3. Desi) (#5. Darkromance) (#5. Ceo) ✦Start- 12/05/2024 ✦End- 16/09/2024

----------------------------- PUBLISHED AS A PAID STORY ON GOODNOVELS UNDER EDITOR'S PICKS. ------------------------------ You are an 100 lvl student bah?" "Yes" "Turn right,there's a guy in black overalls,he'll register you" "Thank you" "You are welcome" I gave a curtsive nod as I walked forward and turned right. Paul was chatting and laughing with some boys and as I was about to say something, I saw a guy in black overalls so I quickly walked up to him. Paul could wait for now. His head was buried in his phone as I approached him. "I want.... " "What's your name?" He asked without taking his eyes off his phone cutting me off. I stilled immediately. I was dazzled by his voice as I instantly craved to hear it again. "Huh?" "What's your name?" He asked again without even raising his head. Oh god! I could have an organsm right now. Oladele Anjola is an 100lvl student of Computer Science who just got admitted into Federal University of Technology, otherwise known as FUTA. She's extremely reserved and a big introvert. Although beautiful and intelligent, she has zero social skills. Adeleke Kolawole is your typical one of the most popular guys at FUTA. Cute, tall, handsome and brilliant and has more than half of the female population running after him. But Kola is the second definition of being snubbish and icy. He barely has friends and keeps to himself. Jola is totally smitten by Kola on their meeting and for the first time in Kola's life, he has a girl in his head. No matter how hard he tries to get her out of his head, she wouldn't budge, its not like he wanted her out of his head though. And so, an interesting love story starts. What will happen when Jola discovers that her very first friend in FUTA, Fisayo also has a huge crush on Kola. Will she give him up for friendship or give up her friendship for Kola. Its truly an hard decision, but sometimes before anyone else, we should come first.

I pushed him with as much force as I could which made him stumble slightly but he succeeded in maintaining his balance and escaped from falling. That was when I got a chance to see his face. Oh, my gosh!! He is so handsome...wait...I have seen him somewhere...somewhere...what the...!! He...he is Mr. Shane Adams, the CEO of Adams' Empire. But why the heck did he kiss me? Did he misunderstand me for someone? "How dare you push me? Do you even know who I am?" He asked, angrily. "Don't give me that shit of 'Do you know who I am?' I know who you are, but how dare you kiss me without my permission?" I spat back. My statement fueled his anger and now he was extremely furious. He had his hand balled into a fist. He slowly came closer to me and stopped just inches from me. "You lousy mouse. You are nothing but a slut. Do you hear me? You.are.a.slut!" he whispered into my ear from my back holding both of my hands tightly. I could no longer take it as I was beyond furious at this point. I punched him hard on his handsome face and the side of his lips started bleeding. Serves him better! And this is how they met; Lara and Shane. Neither are they poles apart nor do they lie on the same side of the coin. But there's something that attracts them to each other again and again. Get indulged in the romantic love-story of Shane and Lara. PS: You might find this story a bit of a cliche.

Oliver, leave me. I have to go inside", I said making a failed attempt to free myself. "What is wrong with...", and the rest of the words got lost as his lips covered mine in a hungry kiss. He held me even closer and I closed my eyes. His mouth so warm and the caress of his lips soft. He tentatively tasted with his tongue as I opened my mouth for him to explore further. Sooner the kiss turned more passionate and I led out a soft moan. I knotted my fist in his shirt from under his suit pulling him closer to me. He groaned softly sending down a wave of current over my body. Suddenly I realised what was happening and I pushed him away and covered my mouth with my palms. ********* He is rich and famous. He has everything a man could dream of. But he still is needy more than anyone could be. He is desperate for her love. But the thing is he never confessed his love for her and he is getting engaged to someone else soon. She is poor but a strong headed woman. She loves him more than any man could find a love in a woman but she is too proud to confess her love to this rich, famous good looking billionaire. Samantha Ryan is a girl next door. A personal assistant to CEO Mr. Oliver Taylor of Taylor and Son's fashion empire. She has always been secretly in love with Oliver, but she also realises the fact that he is out of her league. Will he ever get to know her little secret? Will he ever love her back? Or has he been hiding something from her too???

Genre: Romance | Drama | Young Adult Story Description: Simi Adebayo never imagined that her new job as a receptionist at one of Lagos' top real estate companies would lead her straight into the path of Adedayo Williams-a striking, successful Yoruba billionaire with a reputation as cold as the marble floors in his office. She's from a modest background; he's Nigeria's most sought-after bachelor. They couldn't be more different. When a rainy day, an elevator malfunction, and a twist of fate bring them closer, sparks fly. But love in Lagos is never that simple-especially when a disapproving mother, workplace gossip, and secrets from the past threaten to tear everything apart. Just when Simi begins to believe in their fairytale, a shocking betrayal leaves her questioning everything. Was it all just a game to him? Caught between love and loyalty, pride and passion, Tangled in Lagos is a story of two hearts daring to beat together in a city full of noise, tradition, and high expectations.

#Book 1 of 'Best friends' series Kamso is a shy highschool girl that had always had a crush on Michael, the headboy and starboy of her set. And it was perfect watching him and loving him from afar. She couldn't ask for anything more, wouldn't dare dream of it. Until like a dream she never had, fate brought them together in a most beautiful love story. Follow Kamso on her story of love, betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation.