In the desert, an instant turns life into death and hate into love. In the desert, everything is different. Boundaries break down, and you find yourself doing things that you would never, ever have imagined. Lilly Linton finds this out the hard way: in the shadow of the pyramids, she and her boss, cold, calculating Mr Ambrose, must face death and danger together. Is the desert's heat enough to melt the cold heart of Britain's richest financier? WINNER of the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD in the Wattys 2016 Sequel to Robert Thier's #1 Hit 'Storm and Silence'

"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

"𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮." Lonzo Mattia doesn't like strangers. When his underboss, Gabriel, invites his sister, Alexia, to stay at their house when her parents can no longer guarantee her safety, Lonzo is anything but pleased. The last thing he needs is something else to worry about, he only wants to build his empire without distractions. Alexia Dalton knows what she wants in life. After being brought up by vigilantes, Alexia wants to make a different path from the one that is set out for her. But when she moves into the mafia boss's house, nothing is simple when there are two mutual feelings between them. Hate and a lot of uncontrollable lust. Neither of them want to admit that they love the taste of it. ✧ ✧ ✧ Tropes: - Mafia Romance - Brother's boss/best friend - Forbidden Love - Strong FMC/Grumpy MMC - He falls first and harder - Dark themes - Spicy scenes

A dark yet soft desi romance of first love, final betrayal, and a war that begins at the altar. He was her ruin. She was his obsession. And everything in between? A haunting fairytale-born in innocence, burned in betrayal, and bound by a love that never truly died. Adranksh Singh Rajput is a man built on control and power-cold, calculating, and untouchable. Yet beneath his iron exterior lies a past tethered to one woman: Maya Kshatriya. Maya was once his childhood love, the only one who ever truly saw him. They thought their arranged marriage was a cruel twist of fate, but soon discovered a bond deeper than time and betrayal. Together, they built something powerful-a shared empire called Mayansh. Then everything fell apart. Five years after a devastating betrayal, Maya returns-not as the woman he knew, but stronger, colder, and carrying secrets that could destroy them both. Beside her are twins, children Adranksh never knew existed, and a silent promise of vengeance. Now, Adranksh must fight to reclaim his family and the woman who became his obsession. But when love turns into war, who will burn-and who will survive? "You think I lost you, Malyshka?" "No, Ansh. I survived-and this time, I'm taking back everything." When the past comes back with blood on its hands... When obsession becomes the sharpest blade... Will they destroy each other-or finally burn the world to save what's left? 🔥 Step into The Fated Destiny - a tale of once-in-a-lifetime love, arranged fate, and a reunion wrapped in shadows. Perfect for readers who crave angst that aches, passion that punishes, love that never dies, and obsession that never lets go.

Book - 1 Aditya x Meera 🎀 Meet Mr. Aditya Singhania India's most feared mafia king. Ruthless and merciless. He's the enigmatic diamond tycoon, commands attention wherever he goes. His chiseled jawline, piercing brown eyes and a cold, calculating demeanor mask his true identity. Aditya rules his shadowy empire with a iron fist. And there's Meera Sharma a short tempered and loving girl. Who want to live her life like all freedom. But, His Obsession is a wildfire, fierce and all consuming. In a world where power bent to his will, she is the one thing he cannot control, and that it drives him mad. Her laughter haunted his sleepless nights, her defiance ignites a dangerous hunger in his veins. He craves her like a man craves air, and no amount of chaos, bloodshed, or war can extinguish his need. His world was built on fear and respect, but for her, he is willing to burn kingdoms to ash. She is his addiction, his salvation, and his madness all wrapped in the one thing he was willing to ruin himself for.

" Aradhya raisinghani raghuvanshi" a girl who used to claim herself as an orphan and got marry to a Billionaire "THE REHAN OBEROI" who used to hate her from the core of his heart!! according to him, all their marriage was her plan to get his fame & money!! but, something was there which he didn't know and she didn't want to let him know!! what will happen when both of them get married and slowly all secrets will unwrapped!! if she was an orphan then from where she got her surname??? what will happen after their marriage?? will he accept her as his wife??? will they able to give a chance to each other??? what will happen when he got to know her secrets??? how destiny will play with them??? what fate had for them??? All rights reserved by me @author_yashita © All Rights reserved

♠Book one of 'Royal' series ♠ " He disliked her before he even knew her name. she hated him before she ever saw his face." Vedhira, the girl with a haunted past. Avyaan, the king with a ruthless soul. Tied by fate and torn by pride, they're forced into marriage neither wanted. But what happens when hate fades and desire burns through the cracks? secrets will surface. Hearts will bleed. And love....might just destroy them both.

Mirabelle Alexandra Romano, a 17-year old girl who is being abused by her stepfather after her also abusive mother dies since she was 3 years old. Getting bullied in everyday life and getting beaten at home her life could not get any worse. But suddunly her life gets flipped outside down when her stepfather dies from an overdose and she finds out she has a father and 9 older brothers. Antonio King Romano, Italian Mafia Don,The most feared mafia don to exist along with eldest son. Antonio have always wanted a little baby girl, but when his wife suddenly runs away leaving him and their 9 boys, he becomes even more ruthless and cold-hearted. What happens when suddenly he gets a call from Texas asking if he wants to take his daughter in? The daughter he never knew about? Will Mirabelle trust them with her past , what happens when they find what out what their little sister has been through? Will they tell her about who they are and what they do? What happens when a certain mafia Russian heir sets his eyes on her? Read to find out!!!! The first couple of chapters are gonna be edited and we, the both authors talked about the chapters (5,6) BEING EDITED!!! #1 in genius #1 overprotective #1 father- daughter #1 in brothers #3 in innocent #1 cousins #8 abused #1 longlostdaughter #3 mira # 1 new start # 2 mafia Romance # 1 mafia princess # 2 Russian # 13 mafia

#Book 1 of rathore's brother series The Rathore brothers rule the underworld with ruthless precision, commanding respect through fear and dominance. Their power is absolute, but their hearts remain locked in cold, impenetrable darkness. Bound by loyalty and blood, each brother brings a unique strength to their reign, making them an unstoppable force feared by them ------------------ She craved love, believing marriage would bring her the warmth she longed for, but her dreams shattered on her wedding night when reality proved colder than she could ever imagine. Who defends the queen when the king, her protector, becomes her persecutor? "Tumhare liye mere paas sirf nafrat, takleef, aur dard hai-aur.. kuch b nahi For him, she is his obsession; for her, he would paint the world in blood, ensuring no one ever dares to come between them. "My love for you will outlast time itself, an endless flame that burns beyond eternity." She never forgives, and he never forgets. When betrayal strikes, they turn into a storm of vengeance. "I will carry this hatred with me, even as my breath fades into the shadows" -------------------- The wives, once innocent, now face their beast-like husbands with quiet strength. Through patience and resilience, they learn to endure and tame the darkness, becoming stronger with each silent battle. The world may see them as fragile, but only they know the true battle fought behind closed doors-the battle between love and survival, between innocence and the beast. The truth of their hearts remains a mystery, hidden behind cold stares and unspoken words. ⚠️"This book is not for the soft-hearted. If you're looking for a gentle read, turn away now. For those brave enough to stay, welcome to a world of passion, pain, and untamed emotions. Proceed at your own risk." -------------------- "While many loves entwine in this story, the heart of it belongs to Meera and Yudhveer."