When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

Beth Corday is about to face the consequences for falling for Rob B. Illion. When a ruthless mafia heir and Rob's rival insists on marrying her, she must find a way to save not only herself, but the man she loves. Season 2 of How to Rob a Billionaire *** Beth Corday had managed to pay off her debts to Rob B. Illion, the billionaire who kept her as his personal thief. But just as she realizes her feelings for him, she is snatched away by Alistair Chase... a cutthroat mafia heir and Rob's number one rival. Alistair Chase grew up thinking he would inherit the Russian Mafia from his godfather, but when the time came, he was refused. Now it seems the only way to get what he wants is to use the card he kept hidden. He must marry the don's secret daughter, Beth Corday. No matter what it takes. Rob B. Illion has never let anyone near him. But all that changed after Beth entered his life. Now he will do anything to keep her close, but that's easier said than done. He has to find a way to get Beth back before she falls too deep into Alistair's world. Before there's no turning back. As the three enter a dangerous game, they all find themselves questioning what the right choice is: To choose the path they were born for or the path they carve themselves.

"Dark Protector" In the shadowy underworld of Italy, power and danger go hand in hand. Isabella Rossi has known nothing but pain and suffering, orphaned at a young age and raised by an abusive uncle. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is sold to the enigmatic and feared mafia boss, Michelle morrone. Matteo, a man with a dark past and a ruthless reputation, is captivated by Isabella's innocence and resilience. As he takes her under his protection, he discovers a vulnerability in himself that he never knew existed. Their worlds collide in a whirlwind of passion, betrayal, and redemption. Isabella must navigate the treacherous landscape of the mafia, where trust is a rare commodity and danger lurks at every corner. With Matteo by her side, she begins to heal from her past, but new threats emerge that test their bond to the limit. In a tale of dark romance and suspense, "Dark Protector" explores the depths of love and sacrifice. Can Matteo protect Isabella from the shadows of his world, or will their love be consumed by the darkness?