Zara, a middle-class shop owner's daughter, flees her arranged marriage to Arman, heir of the wealthy Raizada family. To prevent social ruin, her brother, Sahir, is forced to take her place at the altar. The families agree to an unconventional solution: Sahir will marry Arman in name only to satisfy social conventions and the marriage contract. Now "married" and living in the Raizada mansion, Sahir and Arman must navigate their unexpected, complex relationship, bound by duty and an arrangement neither of them chose.

When cold-hearted CEO Leonardo Blackwell's only light is his five-year-old son, he never expects a chance encounter at the mall to change everything. Max, still heartbroken over his mother's sudden departure, finds comfort in a soft-spoken stranger-Emery Vale, a beautiful young man who looks eerily like the woman who left them. Desperate to soothe his son, Leo tracks Emery down and offers him a job as Max's live-in nanny. Emery, battling his own struggles and a life-threatening illness, reluctantly accepts-unaware that this decision will entangle him in a world of secrets, luxury, and dangerously growing feelings. But as Leo's cold walls begin to melt under Emery's gentle touch, old flames reignite-Vanessa, the ex-wife who once used him, returns to claim what was never hers. With public scandal, emotional wounds, and a viral photo that threatens to unravel it all, Leo must decide: will he fight for the man who taught him how to feel again, or lose him to the chaos?

Crimson Series Book 1: A doctor fell in love with his patient? That seems very typical and romantic for others. But not for Elli. There are a lot of obstacles that he has to surpassed. A lot of twists in life that he never really expect that will happen to him. Especially being involved with that man who seems to be more than just a patient. That man is a beast. Elli thought he can change him. He thought that he's the only one who can heal him. And what he didn't know, that all those thoughts will lead into crumble. Elli totally assumed that he can tame the beast. He's wrong about that. "I hate you. You freaking monster---" "Shush baby. This monster might eat you alive." The beast leaned closer to Elli. "Hate me huh? Have you forgotten... You're a rabbit who fell to this beast..." *** Disclaimer: This is a Filipino (Taglish) story Warning: BL Mature Content

ABHIRAJ SINGH RAJVANSH Abhiraj Singh Rajvansh-ASR. A name that commands fear, respect and absolute obedience. The youngest mafia king of Asia, he rules not only the underworld but also the business world, making and breaking billion-dollar deals with a snap of his fingers. He rules the country with a single order. His influence isn't confined to just one nation; presidents, businessmen and even the most ruthless criminals bow before him. With a single command, he can start or stop a war. He is a devil no one dares to cross him and those who do vanish without a trace. For his enemies, he is the devil himself, striking fear into their souls before bringing an end to their lives. Despite all his power, wealth and dominance, Abhiraj stands alone. An orphan with no family, no love, and no weakness-until she walks into his life. A girl who unknowingly awakens something dangerous inside him. He doesn't fall in love; he claims. And now, she is his newest obsession-one he will have, no matter the cost. MIRA RAO Mira is a bubbly, cheerful girl who grew up in an orphanage. She's always fought her battles alone, from childhood until now. Fierce yet soft-hearted, she doesn't hesitate to put anyone who crosses her in their place. The only person she truly has is her best friend. Mira dreams of finding a kind-hearted man-a normal guy who cares for everyone-but little does she know her future holds something completely unexpected. What will happen when Abhiraj begins his game to win Mira? Will she fall for him or will she become his? Will she uncover the truth about everything he's done to get her, or will they fall apart? Come along on the journey of Abhiraj and Mira to see how their lives flip upside down and everything changes in ways they never imagined.

Meet the brides of shekhawats SAMEEKSHA SHEKHAWAT belongs to a conservative humble family, they have their own laws and principles which taught Sameeksha to live in a certain way, modern ethics of the shekhawats is what she can't seem to take hold of and maybe that's what makes her husband DHRUV SHEKHAWAT despise her so much, he thinks that she doesn't deserve to be the eldest daughter in law of the shekhawats, let alone his wife. SURBHI SHEKHAWAT, once a cheerful girl suddenly turned rebellious, sad, and just so unlike her old self. she who always feared her father was set up with the most fun out of all the brothers YUVAAN SHEKHAWAT, he's funny, smart, intelligent, anything you could name, and most of all he's such a tease, he takes upon himself to make this marriage work and help his wife with everything he could. TAARIKA and ARJUN SHEKHAWAT, the celebrity couple, with their issues in the past. arjun's family refuses to accept her as the daughter-in-law of their house, but for the sake of their unborn child. they let them marry. Taarika has enough disliking for the family that she doesn't bother to fix her relations with them. she minds her own business and lives for herself and her family which consists of her husband and baby. While on the other hand, Arjun who's tired of the problems his family has with his wife decides to make it better between them. Follow along the story of shekhawats to know how life goes for the brides of shekhawats.

In the underworld of Italy's most feared mafia, Ian Romero is a king - ruthless, cold, and untouchable. Molded by a father who showed no love, only control, Ian was raised to lead with an iron fist, not feel with a fragile heart. That is, until one mission throws him into the path of a mysterious, dangerous man named Alexander Volkov. Alexander is no ordinary stranger. With a sharp mind, a body carved by war, and eyes that see too much, he pierces straight through Ian's armor. Their connection is instant, raw, and terrifying. Ian wants to hate him. Instead, he ends up in his bed - and eventually, under his gaze, in his heart. But when a night of uncontrollable passion leads to an impossible outcome - Ian finds himself *pregnant* - everything begins to unravel. His father, disgusted by the truth, disowns him. His gang questions his leadership. The world he built starts to collapse. With nowhere else to go, Ian runs... straight into Alexander's arms. But love in the mafia world is dangerous. Secrets have teeth. Enemies are closing in. And what grows inside Ian isn't just life - it's a symbol of everything the world wants to destroy. Can Ian survive long enough to protect what he never expected to want? Or will everything he is - and everything he loves - be torn from him? --- **🔥 Dark. Tender. Addictive.** *Beneath His Gaze* is a steamy, emotionally charged gay mafia romance with **mpreg**, betrayal, found family, and forbidden desire. Perfect for fans of dark romance with vulnerable strength, powerful chemistry, and a touch of the impossible.

As war erupts between the Greek and Sicilian mafias, the powerful Accardi family must fight to protect their empire. Accardi Obsession unravels a dark, multi-POV mafia story charged with forbidden chemistry, explosive family tensions, and an arranged-marriage pact that turns sworn enemies into something far more dangerous. *** The Sicilians trusted them. The Greeks tried to take their empire. Now, the balance of power hangs by a thread. In the third season, the Accardi family faces their greatest war yet - one that will test loyalty, love, and blood itself. Costa and Millie are fighting to protect the family they built together, even as war threatens to tear them apart. Rocco and Alessia are learning what it means to be married in a world that can take everything from you in seconds. And when a new marriage alliance is proposed, one Accardi makes the ultimate sacrifice, and enemies become lovers... or whatever you call it when hate gets complicated. There's a war brewing, a wedding on the calendar, and at least four people pretending they're not in love. The Accardis are back. Pray for whoever stands in their way.

Novella has been mine from the moment I laid my eyes on her. I always kept watch, biding my time, waiting for the right moment to claim her. Finding her unconscious, covered in blood on the bathroom floor of her home is where I draw the line though. Watching is over. It's time to claim her. And while I claim her, I'll hunt down the man who touched her and make him pay. He'll be the first example of what happens to anyone who touches my woman.

Ever since the day I sent Max home from work because I thought he was slacking, only to find out he was suffering from a migraine, I've been unable to stay away from him. He's sweet, a little shy, and he's so eager to please. When we're in a meeting together and he fails to tell me he's suffering from yet another migraine and almost passes out from the pain, our whirlwind romance begins. I want to take care of him as badly as I need to take my next breath. But Max is hiding a lot of secrets--dangerous secrets. He's in desperate need of protection. And my obsession with him makes me the perfect man for the job.

I keep my distance from Harlan because I know if I let my obsession get out of hand, I'll never let him properly breathe. But then Axel tells us someone is targeting my little sister, one of the only people in this world I have an emotional attachment to. And he's put me and Harlan on the job of hunting them down and eliminating them. I do my best to still keep my distance. I can't give in to the burning need to own him. Until that one phone call... Until I find out he got into an accident, and three men tried to take him out. I'm done keeping my distance. He's mine, and anyone else who comes after him has me to contend with.