In a world ruled by crime, Isaac finds himself irresistibly drawn to mafia boss Lucien Royce, who is willing to risk his empire and life to be with him. Season 2 of Strip for the Devil *** Lucien Royce, the mafia boss of New York's Red District, never planned on rescuing Isaac North from a life of debt, and certainly didn't bank on falling in love with him. Now, Lucien's most dangerous enemies plot to exploit Lucien's feelings for Isaac, forcing Isaac to flee to Italy. Determined not to lose him, Lucien tracks Isaac down to prove his love, but in doing so, risks losing everything he's worked so hard to build. As their feelings deepen, Isaac struggles with the moral conflict of loving a man who lives in violence, while Lucien begins to question the cost of his empire. With Lucien's lieutenants, Elijah and Rocco, and Isaac's best friend Jubilee caught in the turmoil, Lucien must decide if he can sacrifice his criminal empire for love, and will it be enough to build a future together? Will they find a way to escape the underworld, or will Lucien's past destroy them both?

Levi, a broken omega, has spent years trapped in the brutal world of werewolf trafficking, stripped of his name, his wolf, and his will to fight. He's been conditioned to obey, to serve, and to believe he's nothing more than an object-a slave marked by cruel hands. But when he's rescued by Maximus, the powerful and ruthless Alpha of a notorious wolf mafia, Levi is thrust into a new world, one filled with danger, intrigue, and an unexpected kind of love. Maximus, hardened by his position as the leader of a vast criminal empire, wasn't looking for a mate-especially not one as shattered as Levi. But the moment he finds the terrified omega, something inside him shifts. Determined to protect Levi and avenge the horrors done to him, Maximus vows to tear down the trafficking rings that sold wolves into slavery. As their bond deepens, Maximus discovers that Levi is much more Fragile than he appears to be, and together, they embark on a journey of healing, redemption, and revenge. But Levi's trauma runs deep, and the past refuses to let him go. Haunted by nightmares and struggling to trust his newfound freedom, Levi must learn to embrace his wolf, confront his darkest fears, and reclaim his identity. Maximus must do everything in his power to help his mate break free from the chains of his past. Fragile is an emotional story of love, power, and the unbreakable bond between two wolves fighting to reclaim their lives-and their love-from the darkness. BEST RANKINGS: #1 in #boyxman (10/24/24 - 01/20/25) #1 in #bxm (12/06/24 - Present) #2 in #Pet (01/20/25)

[COMPLETED] A series of interconnected One Shots that can be read as stand-alones. This is a BDSM themed fic, set in a magical (HP) universe.

Zane, an omega, belongs to the Salvatore's Second Family, a mafioso family. Although he is adopted, he is expected to become the future heir. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he and his father storm the First Family's home with hopes of taking over. Unfortunately, it does not go as planned, and Zane gets captured by his alpha step-cousin whom he despises, Lorenzo, and Lorenzo's mate, Darius. This is a short erotica about how Zane's life plays out after he gets captured. WARNING: This is an MxMxM short erotica story that involves an omega mafia heir who gets overthrown and is subjected to torture and confinement by his step-cousin and his step-cousin's mate, where he eventually gets bonded by them. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. - wordcount: 15,000+ | First Draft | A Novelette

Finn is a neko, just like his mother and father. When Finn was 8 years old, he lost his father in a car accident. He thought that with his mother they could get through it but she blamed him for his father's death. Two years after the accident his mother married his father's best friend Jack. Jack also blamed him for what happened and constantly beat him up. After they kicked him out, he was searching for food, when he met Jem, the co-owner of a BDSM club called Tainted Angel. Finn instantly became attached to Jem and was unable to let him go. Seeing the poor neko Jem wanted to help him more than anything, not just because of his caring nature, but because the little neko sparked something within him.

While working as a barista Shiloh Lapierre meets a tall handsome man who seems to take an interest in him. After seeing this man around town more often than not, Shiloh gets worried he might have a stalker. But before he could take any action against the man, he's kidnapped in the dead of night. Locked away and scared, Shiloh is forced into a friendship with his obsessed admirer turned kidnapper. Their friendship however, turns into something more, and the idea of escaping back to his family and best friend slowly becomes a distant memory as Shiloh comes to love the man who stole him... MC & ML are 18+

Opposites attract in this swoony MM rom-com. ✨ Colton, a motorcycle-riding class clown, and Hudson, a shy librarian, couldn't be more different. But when life keeps throwing them together, sparks fly. A sweet yet angsty strangers-to-lovers romance full of laughter, heart, and the fight to stay together against the odds. 🏆 AWARDS & FEATURES: • Ranked #1: againstallodds [ 9.6.24 ] • Ranked #1: gayromance [ 2.7.25 ] • Ranked #1: lgbtlove [ 2.7.25 ] • Ranked #1: mmromance [5.7.25 ] PART OF THE ROAD TO US COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: The Road to Us (Hudson x Colton) BOOK TWO: Playing with Fire (Carlos x Chuck) BOOK THREE: Run with the Devil (Tommy x Adrian) 🖤 COMPLETED: If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: graphic sexual details, physical and mental trauma, alcoholism, language

Shiva is a pretty closed off person. He grew up in an abusive household. A new pack moves in and 2 of those wolves end up being his mate? Trouble seems to follow around Shiva. These 2 wolves, Mason and River, are determined to make Shiva as comfortable and happy as they can. Even with all the problems they make sure to make him feel included. Will the problems get to much? Will they get mad the more they uncover about him?

Luca Chessman has been longing for love his entire life. The only problem is-he can't seem to find a guy that likes him the same way. With his family cafe, Chessman's, struggling to keep afloat and no help from the bank, he's slowly accepting the demise of their business which he holds so dearly to his heart. Declan Nash is a regular at Chessman's who wears an expensive suit everyday and sits at the back on his laptop mysteriously-whilst being stupidly good looking. It's safe to say he's caught Luca's eye but with no confidence to speak to him, all Luca can do is smile, take his order and admire from afar. After a robbery at the cafe, leaving Luca with minor wounds and an empty till, Declan soon realises the future of the cafe. He decides to step in and help them get their business back on its feet with a cash loan from himself. But as they grow closer, Luca calls Declan his miracle but does he know his true intentions? - This book is the second book in the Silver Linings Series. You can read this as a stand-alone or read Signs From The Universe before to meet these characters. Tropes: - age-gap (10 years) - bxb - millionaire/wealthy man - forced proximity - found family - spicy scenes

ward (w•oar•d) transitive verb. to keep watch over : guard ﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Jackson Ward is next in line to take over as Alpha for his pack, the Sylvan Ash Pack. He has a reputation for being strong, iron-willed, and intimidating. He is an only child who lives under the thumb of his oppressive, overbearing, and closed-minded father, Cyrus Ward. He is constantly being forcefully molded into his father's idea of the perfect Alpha for their pack. Deep down, Jackson longs for the day that he will meet his mate. He will rule over his pack freely with his perfect Luna by his side. He will love, cherish, and protect them as long as he has breath in his lungs. No one will harm them as long as he is their mate. Or so he thought. Benjamin Stirling is a small, shy, and quiet omega. He has lived in the orphanage since the gruesome death of his parents, when he was 5 years old. 13 years later, he regularly dreams of finding his mate. The one who will rescue him, protect him, and quiet his anxious thoughts. But it is just that; a dream. Benjamin knows he will be rejected as soon as his mate finds him. Who would want a frail, useless, omega as a mate? Right? Right? What will happen when Jackson and Benjamin cross paths? Will their all too rare same sex relationship be accepted? What happens when the cruel, powerful Alpha Cyrus Ward finds out his son is not only secretly mated, but mated to a male omega? Follow Jackson and Benjamin as they experience heartache, unspeakable joy, tragedy, and unexpected surprises. It won't be easy. But Jackson Ward will be damned if he lets anyone get between him and his mate. This story is mature. Please do not read if you are under 18. Top ranks: #1 in imprisonment #1 in beta #2 in bxb #3 in alpha #3 in mate #6 in mpreg #12 in werewolf