"Don't fight me, mi amor... surrendering will hurt much less," he murmured, his lips grazing her ear, sending a chill down her spine. "Good girl," he growled, his dark eyes locking onto hers as he hovered over her trembling frame, his dominance suffocating yet impossible to resist. A Deal Sealed in Betrayal Dario De Costa-the merciless and feared Don of the Italian mafia-is forced into an alliance with the American mafia through marriage. Known for his cold cruelty and unforgiving nature, Dario views this union as nothing more than a means to secure absolute power. But his meticulously laid plans collapse when the bride he was promised-Ashley Brown-disappears on the eve of the wedding, fleeing with her lover. In a desperate attempt to salvage the alliance, the family substitutes her younger sister, Olivia Brown, just 19-a quiet girl haunted by years of abuse from their father, Alexander Brown. The whispers are everywhere: "Dario De Costa-betrayed by a bride switch!" Now shackled to the Devil himself, Olivia must endure a marriage born of deception. Dario, enraged and humiliated, sees her as nothing but collateral damage-a pawn in his ruthless game to dominate the American mafia. But Olivia, fragile as she seems, hides a quiet strength. As Dario's icy façade begins to crack, an unexpected connection ignites between them, blurring the lines between vengeance and desire. Can Olivia survive the inferno of his wrath-or will she emerge as the one to tame the Devil? In a world of betrayal, power, and dark passion, only one thing is certain: Love and hate have never burned so dangerously close

Vicenzo Ferrari Hernandez is a devilishly handsome mafia King. Despite being cold hearted and beyond cruel, he has fallen in love with the woman of his dreams. But can he hold on to her? Or will he lose her because the threats he faces all come with heavy prices, sometimes even death. He has everything he's ever wanted but that could all be taken away in an instance. ------------------------ I checked the scope of my gun, looking through the lens. I clicked a button and a red laser shot out, pointing ahead with sharp precision. Deadly. This mission would be deadly. Raf and I went on many missions so we weren't even bothered. What bothered us was the snow, the cold and the ice. I pulled the machine gun around me, the strap being flush against my chest. In my belt sat a couple of smoke grenades, flares and a chain. I looked across at Raf who was inspecting his guns, checking which ones he would use first. His belt held several gleaming knives, some longer, some shorter. I only had the one knife. I only needed the one anyway. Raf's tan skin was hidden underneath his black long sleeved top, on-top of which was a bullet proof vest. He pulled the straps tighter, so that the vest outlined his muscled physique. ------------------------ BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK THREE OF THE MAFIA SERIES

Book #4 of the "Falling" book series Warning: Mature (18+) Content! #41 in Romance 2023 #10 in Nerdy 2023 #27 in Sexualtension 2023 #25 in Banter 2023 #5 in Athlete 2023 #1 in Sexual 2023 #3 in Popular 2023 #15 in Explicit 2023 #15 in College 2023 #67 in Cute 2023 #28 in Steamy 2023 #5 in Sweet 2024 **** Olive Pearl Cooper is the coach's daughter. And when it comes to the title attached to the 20 year old's name, neither making friends or dating has been easy for her. So when Hayden Isaacs shows interest in her, Olive does her best to keep it a secret from her father while maintaining a friendship with the athlete. 20 year old Hayden Isaacs is the captain of his lacrosse and soccer team. And on the outside, he's the popular and wealthy athlete every girl wants and every guy respects. But on the inside, Hayden's just as much a nerd as the next. So when he comes across Olive, he learns that with her, he can be his true self. **** The coach's daughter is off limits. Everyone on the team knows that. But Hayden can't help himself. There is just something about her that he can't seem to get enough of. Its just a matter of whether or not the desire he has for Olive is worth possibly losing his spot on the soccer team. Find out in the fourth installment of the "Falling" book series!

** Mia thought escaping Ryan meant freedom. Instead, it left her hunted, cornered, and forced to stand beside the last man she ever wanted- Nicholas, her sworn enemy. To survive, she must bind herself to a greater monster, one whose cruelty cuts as deep as his devotion. But in a world built on betrayal and blood, Mia learns that the most dangerous battles of all are not fought against the monsters who break you- but rather the ones who make you feel instead. ** Jeff Buckley- Lover, You should've come over. (3:50) 📚(COMPLETED)📚

𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 - Intricate and witty, her life has twisted upside down after her father's past scarred his family. At the young age of twenty, Violet is informed that eight years ago, she was promised to marry a Mafia Don's son by her father, in exchange for ten million dollars. 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐃 '𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐎 - A name that lingers of blood and lust, was also a ruthless killer and the new Don of the Italian Mafia. In order to have no distractions, his father has forced him to marry the daughter of a millionaire law firm owner. What happens when two fiery personalities collide? Will they be able to avoid the instant attraction that they feel? Or will they give into each other? Breaking the one and only rule of the marriage that they both so desperately despised; no sexual interactions. ______ #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 ______ 𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 - to all of those who long to be someone's first choice, this one's for you.

Mariam was never supposed to be his. Forced into an arranged marriage to Sergei Morozov-Dmitri Volkov's ruthless second-in-command-she became a reluctant bride in a world ruled by violence and power. From the moment she stepped into his home, it was war. A battle of dominance, a clash of wills, a dangerous game where neither was willing to surrender. Sergei expected a submissive wife. Instead, he got a sharp-tongued, defiant woman who challenged him at every turn. But the more they fought, the more their fiery hatred burned into something else-something all-consuming. When danger strikes and enemies circle, Mariam and Sergei are forced to confront the truth neither of them is ready to face. In a world where loyalty is everything and betrayal is deadly, trust is the only thing that can save them. But trust has never come easy for them. And in the end, it just might destroy them both. A dark, steamy, enemies-to-lovers mafia romance with explosive chemistry, high stakes, and an antihero who will do anything to keep his wife.

((This book can be read as a standalone. But spoilers for Pucking Expectations.)) Four chapters per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). He's a heartbroken hockey player and she's a lost former supermodel. But together everything makes sense. Even though it shouldn't. She tried to hide, but her friends brough out her true self. And he saw her. He saw her and wanted her. And then he took her. He was going to leave it at that. But he hurt her. He hurt her and she knew it was going to happen. Everyone warned her. But they didn't tell her he would insist on making it up to her. In bed. She can... use him, right? Just a little? It was supposed to be once, he was supposed to make it better and forget her. But he keeps going back for more. He keeps showing up at her door, and she can't say no. As long as nobody else finds out...

Waking up in a strange woman's bed is starting to feel like his life. Cayden's become an expert in sneaking out before they wake up. But when his sister starts worrying about him, he has to do something. Saf basically has no life. No roommate. No boyfriend. No experience. And worst of all, she keeps making a fool of herself when she tries to flirt with the guy she likes. Then, the stranger that was laughing at her poor flirting skills proposes a quick exchange of favors. Two strangers fixing each other's problems. He needs a photo with someone he can pretend is his girlfriend. She needs a good pickup line. It's easy. One-and-done. They both get what they need. Only... Cayden's sister knows the fake girlfriend. And Saf needs more help than just a pickup line. Let the game of deception begin. Can Cayden and Saf convince his sister that they're dating so she doesn't have to worry about him? Can Cayden teach Saf how to pick up a guy so she can finally go on a date with the lacrosse player she is crushing on? Or does fate have other plans for them?

Study. Avoid the ex her parents want her to date. Don't fall in love... with a man she's never met. Daisy: Online relationships don't work. Everyone knows that. So why can't she stop talking to this guy? He's a guy, right? He could be anyone. But it doesn't matter, she needs to buckle down and focus on her studies. And she needs to avoid her ex, which is easier said than done when both sets of parents want them to get together again. And she's not sure he's over her yet. This guy she met in a game is the last thing she needs, a distraction. But every time he messages her, her heart skips a little. He makes her smile. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to find out where he is. They might be on opposite sides of the country... Pan: She's here. At UNI. Pan goes on a mission to convince her to meet up. And hope she won't just see him as a brother, like women always do. He's persistent, and she finally agrees to get together for a coffee. She's convinced it'll ruin everything, but he can't go on knowing any woman he passes on campus could be her. When they finally meet, she turns out to be the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. But something's off. As soon as he mentioned he plays hockey, she withdraws. And he can't figure out why... Pucking Expectations is a steamy college hockey romance between the good girl and the even sweeter guy! Can they overcome the obstacles life puts in their path? (❤️18+ recommended❤️) Updates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Despite her struggles to make ends meet, Emilia is determined to honor her dad's last wish and graduate from UNI majoring in art. She has one year left. And she needs to make it count. The perfect opportunity appears in the form of an internship at a museum. It would open all the doors for her and might even lead to a future career. All she has to do is win it. After surviving for years as an unwanted foster child, Hudson, goalie for the UNI Lions, now has stability. But how do you get rid of the fear of constantly getting kicked out? Life is fragile and there is no safe place. Hudson refuses to let himself relax. And then he sees the sunshine that is Emilia. She's happy and confident and her smile lights up the room. And when she smiles at him, it makes his heart full. Emilia doesn't understand the solemn goalie. He never smiles and pushes her away as often as he answers her questions. Even so, she thought that since their friends are having a baby together, they should try to get along. Until she finds out that he's also going for the internship. The one he definitely doesn't need, but she does. He's a hockey player who dabbles in art for fun. Art is her life. And it all gets way more complicated when they end up sleeping together... Will Hudson finally let someone into his life? And can Emilia be honest about what she needs? Updates four times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Have a wonderful day and I hope you enjoy the story!