(This isn't a slow burn, it's a verdict sealed by love.) Objection, Ms. Professor. Alessia Guerrero enters Resian University as a simple professor and unaware that meeting its powerful owner will change everything. Atty. Resia Therese Hernandez is cold, brilliant, and untouchable, until Alessia challenges her control, one glance at a time. Between authority and desire, objections are raised. but the heart refuses to follow the rules.

By Kiki .L She met him before she even knew his name. It was supposed to be just another night-scrubbing tables, dodging sleazy comments, and surviving the greasy hellhole she worked at to pay for law school. But when she approached the table of seven silent men, cloaked in wealth and something far colder, she felt it-that shift in the air, like a predator had just gone still. "We're closing in 34 minutes," she snapped, exhausted and done pretending. One of them stared. He didn't speak. He didn't blink. Just watched her like he could tear her apart and piece her back together in ways she'd never recover from. Mikhail Volkov hadn't spoken since he was a child. He didn't need to. His silence was legendary. His cruelty, worse. He ruled from the shadows-Pakhan of the Volkov Bratva, a ghost draped in blood and billions, with an empire stretching from Moscow to New York and Boston bowing at his feet. No one dared cross him. No one walked away after seeing him for who he really was. But she did. She saw something she wasn't meant to. A gun. A body. And him-eyes dead, jaw clenched, waiting. She ran. He followed. And from that night on, her life was no longer her own. PG16 | Dark Romance | Bratva Mafia | Billionaire x Law Student | Obsession | Possession | Violence | Power | Mystery | South African Heroine | Psychological Tension | Silent Alpha | Trigger Warnings Apply First BOOK OF THE : HIS SERIES

[UNEDITED] [COMPLETE] [SAMPLE ONLY] Our fathers planned to marry us the moment I was born to unite the Italian and Russian mafia empire. There was no escaping from this life. I was the Bratva princess. Whilst I was less keen on the idea, Viktor Volkov was happy to oblige. My brothers best friend, my protector, and my possessive, controlling soon to be husband. 'His Bratva Princess' is an arranged marriage, mafia romance novel. It contains explicit scenes of assault, sexual scenes and mentions triggering events such as abuse and assault. If you're interested in protective, possessive and controlling men as well as a strong female lead this story is for you. Sample only. **His Bratva Princess is available on kindle unlimited, or it can be purchased via Amazon**

He wants to get his revenge by forcing me to marry him. So that's exactly what he does. I work as a paralegal and wanted to unwind after a stressful work day. When a hot guy at least a decade older watches me from the bar, I get a little excited. I didn't know he'd drag me off, lock me up, and force me to marry him soon after... I've been overprotected my entire life. I know nothing about the underworld. But my new husband doesn't believe me. He wants to use me as a bargaining chip to get revenge on my family. So he drags me to his mansion and locks me into the bedroom. He interrogates me until I'm exhausted. He shows me the torture and the darkness of the Bratva world. I know he's using me, but my body wants him so badly that I get confused. I know he's betrayed me, but I need to get rid of this pent-up desire that's building in our bed. Should I let my Bratva husband own my body?

When a young data scientist unexpectedly steals the heart of a highly sought after executive, the passion between them could lead her into a whole new world of sexual expression. Standalone in the Professional Restraint series *** After a string of one-sided relationships left her feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, Ella put her love life on the back burner to focus on her career. But when she is called in last minute to give a huge presentation for her business partner, she not only lands the sought after account, but catches the eye of the handsome COO, Liam. Most attention from men just sets the shy Ella on edge, but somehow Liam is the exception-the magnetic pull between them not only enlivens Ella, but he makes her feel safe. Liam is focused, driven, and extremely controlled in his professional and personal lives. Both his perfectionism and his particular tastes demand it. An experienced Dominant, Liam has rarely considered or found fulfillment in relationships with women outside of the lifestyle, but innocent, guileless Ella sets a passionate fire like nothing else raging within him. Not only is she brilliant and gorgeous, but, in her, he can sense a natural submissive despite her lack of experience. As Ella struggles with having been burned so many times before, Liam wonders if he'd ever be able to reveal the truth and be accepted. Will she be able to trust him, and even if she does, will all of him be too much to handle?

Yuyeon Jo possesses a unique gift: the power to see invisible demons. Her gift is exactly what Geon Lee, the Crown Prince of Korea, has been searching for. Descended from a long line of demon exorcists, Geon bears a royal duty to find a bride who can assist him in protecting his country from monsters. What Yuyeon doesn't know-or rather, doesn't remember-is that she and Geon share a history that dates back to the day a tragic accident killed her father thirteen years ago. What precisely happened on that fateful day, and will Geon forgive her for lying about her gift to save her mother, who has been unconscious since the accident? Yuyeon had never been happy with her ability to see demons, but perhaps now, her Sacred Eye could prove invaluable-not only for the safety of Korea, but for her own chance at happiness and true love. All Rights Reserved Written by Jin Soye.

Admired by many, Samantha's marriage is put to the test when an uninvited guest comes back into their lives. As she tries to navigate through the lies, will Samantha choose to confront her husband, or will she opt to add more fuel to the fire? *** Originally arranged to be married, Samantha Medeia and Emmett Henderson tie the knot in the hopes of having a bright future together. Having been friends since childhood, their feelings eventually develop, making it seem like they're a match made in heaven. Just when they believe that nothing could go wrong, an unexpected guest suddenly puts their marriage to the test. Secrets and lies emerge, pushing Samantha to her limits. With an unlikely ally promising to help her seek revenge, will Samantha choose to get even and play with fire? Or will she still choose to believe in Emmett, even as she struggles inside? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos *** 🔥 Wattpad PH Editor's Pick: > Aug 2025 > Feb 2026 🔥 @WattpadFilipino RLs: > Aug 2025: Storm Warning 🌧️ > Sept 2025: Gossip & Secrets 🤫 > Nov 2025: Comfort and closure ❤️🩹 🔥 @AmbassadorsPH Aug 2025: PH Spotlight | Featured Stories 🔥 @WattpadRomancePH Aug 2025: Filipino Romance Spotlight 🔥Extra moments with your faves, 20 bonus chapters 🔥Nov 2025

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" W..what are you-" " Do you want me to show all those people who you belong to the easy way or the hard way?" He says deeply, a dark look in his eyes as he looks down at my lips then back to my eyes. I feel my heart start to beat insanely fast at his close presence, the smell of his expensive cologne intoxicating me, almost like he was trying to lure me into his lips. • Sofia Novikov, youngest daughter of the Russian Mafia leader was kept away from the public eye her whole life. Her sister Anastasia Novikov however was always in the spotlight. With her perfect figure and personality everyone adored her. She was the sunshine and could do anything you could think of, she was everything any girl wished to be. What happens when ruthless and cold hearted Italian Mafia leader Connor Agosti is to be arranged in a marriage with one of the Novikov sister?