When River crosses paths with a man who speaks to every hidden hunger inside her, their connection spirals into an all-consuming pull neither of them can resist-but is she Grayson's salvation... or his ruin? *** Everyone in River Avelle's hometown knows about Grayson Maddox-the troubled bad boy who almost killed another student in the middle of the school hallway. Those who look into Grayson's eyes only see pure fury and hatred. They all think he's beyond redemption, even Grayson himself. But not River. As the seemingly perfect good girl, River saw something more in those alluring grey eyes. Something worth holding onto. From the first time their eyes connect, both Grayson and River feel the intense, undeniable attraction between them...but neither of them understand what's pulling them together so fiercely. The closer they get and the more vulnerable they become, River has to wonder: is she saving Grayson from his darkness? Or is she just pulling him further into hers? *** He tips my head toward his with his index finger, keeping my eyes trained on him and driving me crazy with the primal look on his face. His grey eyes look heavy, filled with dark desire, and a shock runs up through my core. Everything around us disappears and all I can sense is him and the hardness pressing between my legs. "What are you doing to me, River?" he whispers, his voice raspy and utterly captivated. His face is lowering and I'm closing my eyes, waiting for soft lips to press against mine. My whole body is on fire as I hold my breath for his touch. *** Cover by @strayin

From the moment Aurora Romano could walk, she was warned to stay away from him. Luca De Luca - the ruthless heir to Italy's deadliest mafia family. Cold. Cruel. Deadly. And terrifyingly silent. He never spoke to her. Not a word. Not a glance. Not even when they were children playing in the same villa courtyard. While others chased her with laughter, he stood in the shadows, watching. Always watching. To her, he hated her. His silence screamed of disdain. His sharp gaze felt like a knife. His presence made her heart race-for all the wrong reasons. But what she didn't know was that Luca had been obsessed with her for years. From the moment she smiled at him when they were eight and he didn't know how to smile back. Now, ten years later, she's grown into a fierce beauty-still soft-hearted, still scared of him. And Luca? He's no longer just the quiet boy in the corner. He's a man feared by everyone, even his enemies. Ruthless. Heartless. Unforgiving. She thought he hated her. But the truth is far darker. He was never ignoring her. He was waiting.

✦ Title: Shadows of lies ✦ Tagline: "He was her captor in every way but name- and she was the fire that refused to burn quietly." --- 📖 Book Description (Blurb): Dark. Obsessive. Twisted. In a world ruled by secrets, power, and betrayal-love is the deadliest game of all. Anvitha Ramaswamy was never meant to survive. Stolen from a life she never knew, she was reborn in blood and fire, molded by the hands of a powerful man who claimed to save her-but owned her instead. Years later, she's not the broken girl they tried to erase. She's fierce, guarded, and untouchable... until he enters the picture. Ryan Raichand-ruthless, arrogant, and dangerously charming. He doesn't ask for permission. He takes. And the moment he sets his eyes on Anvitha, she becomes his favorite obsession. But the past has sharp claws. And when buried truths begin to resurface-about her identity, her stolen childhood, and the people she thought she could trust-Anvitha is forced to choose: burn the world down for revenge... or lose herself in the man who might've helped destroy her. This isn't a love story. It's survival. It's vengeance. And it's war between power, passion, and past. 🖤 Author's Note : This story is not for the faint-hearted. It explores themes of power, control, trauma, and healing-layered in a twisted romance that grows in the shadows of pain and obsession. If you love dark mafia romance, strong female leads, emotionally scarred men, and slow-burning revenge plots with shocking twists-Shadows of lies is for you. ⚠️ Trigger warnings apply: This book contains sensitive content including emotional manipulation, violence, and psychological themes. - K. S. Vale control and secrets, can it ever be real?"

❝ Simon Riley becomes easily obsessed when he allows his dark side to take hold, and his current fixation is... you. ❞ #1 BOOK: Poisonous Obsession #2 BOOK: Don't Get Into The Car Simon 'Ghost' Riley x fem!reader render by: @661ave 🏅 33 in #death

Layla Harding thought that her life was pretty complete. A college junior, she had the internship of her dreams in Los Angeles, two best friends that always managed to pull her out of her shell, and a bright future ahead of her. Sure she had some rocky family history, but who didn't? Yet, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing, something that would make her whole. On a seemingly normal night of clubbing, Layla accidentally witnesses the elusive Hunter Michaelson commit a crime, and she soon becomes the target of his interest. Hunter can't let her go free, now that she has information that must stay quiet. He intends on keeping Layla under his control to hide his secret, but he soon realizes there is much more to this alluring angel. Layla wants nothing to do with the dangerous criminal that is Hunter Michaelson, but over time, she comes to notice the man underneath, and lines begin to blur. Could they make each other whole? 3/17/21: #5 in chase 5/12/21: #4 in chase 5/16/21: #1 in chase

"What happens when you are given up as collateral to the Devil?" Allison Doreen, a diligent businesswoman with a traumatic childhood, a father who loves her to stupor and half-sisters who despise her to death. What happens when her beloved father falls into the trap of a certain golden-eyed devil - Hades Lenshaw? Owing to Hades such a huge loan, her father is left with no choice but to give her up as a collateral to this Devil. How does Allison survive in his version of hell? GENRE: Dark Romance. TROPE: Enemies To Lovers, Contracted Marriage.

The first book of the Dawn series. In the heart of Palermo, where ancient secrets lie hidden beneath cobblestone streets, two worlds collide that never should have met. Madeleine Wood, a shy, timid girl from London, finds her life turned upside down when she encounters the mysterious and devilishly handsome Luca Castellano. A man whose charming smile masks his true identity. Warning ⚠️: Will contain graphic sexuality/sexual references, strong language, and violence.

When photography student, Willow Kennedy, gets offered an internship with her college's renowned ice hockey team, The Michigan Wolverines, she anticipates three things: 1) Her twin brother being an unbearable and over-protective nightmare. 2) Her photographs not making any real impact whatsoever. 3) The team completely shutting out the curly-haired girl pointing a camera in their faces. What Willow didn't take into account, however, was the Wolverine's team captain. Rumoured NHL first draft pick, dreamboat and total game changer- Tate Wilder. With his infectious dimpled smile, sparkling green eyes and addictive personality, Tate quickly turns Willow's internship into a life-changing and eye-opening experience- one filled with love, friendship and opportunities. Willow didn't meet the Michigan Wolverines looking for love, and funnily enough neither did Tate, but love soon found them. ********* "Pretty please?" Her lip juts out in an irresistible pout and you'd almost think she was a sweet innocent flower judging by the puppy dog eyes she's flashing me. But that image is little tarnished by the hand she has dipped into my boxers. I can feel my Adams apple bob as I reply. "O-okay. Fine, you win this time." The smile I get in response is absolutely blinding. A full, mega-watt grin with teeth, crinkled eyes and blush on the apples of her cheek. I'll let her win everything if I get that fucking smile in return.

"James McGregor, CEO of McGregor industries, has passed away yesterday evening after a long battle with cancer. James McGregor, aged 63, was one of the-" Elizabeth shut the TV off, she couldn't bear to listen to this... She had been there when it happened, she did not need it to be repeated. Elizabeth Waverton had been Mr. McGregor's personal assistant for the last three years. During that time the two of them had gotten close. They became friends, as he was as a father to her. Ms. Waverton was seen by many as one of the best personal assistants that there was. Most didn't last long at the McGregor's, but Ms. Waverton did. She was known for making anything possible, having connections all over town and anywhere you can imagine. But now that her former boss and friend is dead the company will be taken over by James McGregor jr. the son of her boss. Elizabeth had never quite taken a liking to this man, but he however has taken an interest in her...