Book 1 in the Sacred Bonds series. There are two kinds of scars on a man. The ones you can see, etched into skin by the Texas sun, and the ones you can't; the kind carved into a twelve-year-old boy watching his legacy get stolen at the barrel of a smile. For AZAD MARTINEZ, the memory is a film reel that never stops playing. The day his father was laid in the ground, his uncle, MALIK MARTINEZ, arrived to deliver his first lesson in family: it's a weakness. He threw Azad and his grieving mother out of their own home, the only home they'd ever known, the very dirt his father had sworn was a sacred trust. But Malik didn't just take the land. As a final, calculated act of cruelty, he took Azad's older brother, ZAYAN, dragging him away to be remade in his own corrupted image. Now, years later, the echoes of that day have become a relentless soundtrack. Azad has built a new empire from nothing, a legitimate agricultural powerhouse, but every success is shadowed by the ghost of what was stolen and the sound of his mother crying in the next room, her tears a silent prayer for the son she couldn't protect, begging for a forgiveness only God and his return can grant. But Malik isn't finished teaching lessons. He's back with a contract, wielding a forgotten debt from Azad's father like a holy writ. He offers a choice that is no choice at all, a move designed to break Azad's spirit completely and claim his hard-won empire. This is where the real war begins. This is a halal romance, a journey deep into the heart of what it means to love under the weight of duty, to seek revenge without losing your soul, and to find the impossible path to forgiveness when the wound is the only thing that reminds you you're still alive. This is a story of one man standing on the land he built, forced to choose between the vengeance that fuels him and the faith that could save him, all while the ghost of his brother and the cries of his mother threaten to pull his world apart at the seams.

The most dangerous people are those who have nothing to lose. Norman Blackford, the 22 year old self made billionaire playboy, literally lived by this saying. The world feared him and their fear made them worship the ground he walked upon. People said he was heatless, a scion of devil. They say that even if you accidentally cross his way, he won't hesitate to kill you. With the personality of a devil, he sure has the appearance of an angel. His devilishly handsome looks were enough for the ladies to ignore his cruel personality and they practically threw themselves at him, but he only liked to use them as a tissue. But it took only a single girl, a cup of black coffee, a plate of cookies and loads of drama to change his perspective. This is the story how Melissa, our protagonist, became the obsession of a young possessive billionaire. Join them in their journey,as they struggled to find the good in each other... This is not a clichè story. There were will be heartbreaks and sad moments. So set back and tie up your seatbelts because you're in for a one hell of a ride...... Started: 10th May 2017 Finished: 18th May 2020 14/09/17-- #954 in Romance. 28/09/17-- #501 in Romance. 11/11/17- #627 in Romance. 4/12/17- #103 in Romance. 8/5/18 - #857 in Romance 1/5/19 - #60 in Obsession

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 She wants freedom, he craves control - but when their families force them into marriage, their union becomes a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal. ... Emilia, a mixture of Enzo and Elianna. She isn't afraid of anyone and is a headstrong force to be reckoned with. For most of her life, Emilia had only had two goals in mind: attaining her degree and finding her forever. Santo, a mixture of darkness and cruelty. He loves to be in control and is known for being the heartless leader who killed his people. For most of his life, Santo had only one goal in mind: kill anyone who gets in his way. ... A marriage between these two will result in a disaster. What will happen when the fathers of these two strike up a deal that will benefit both mafias? Will Santo stop Emilia from achieving those two goals she has in mind or will she stop him first? ・‥...━━━━━━━☆☆━━━━━━━...‥・ A STAND-ALONE! *SLOWBURN* *MATURE* This book contains sex scenes, some inappropriate language, physical and verbal abuse which may be triggering for some readers. Please read at one's own risk as a trigger warning will not be designated at each chapter. THANK YOU FOR THESE TOP RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in enemies #1 in mafia #1 in mafiaprincess #1 in Italianmafia #1 in hate #1 in rivals #1 in slow burn #1 in lovers #1 in agegap #1 in arrangedmarriage #1 in forecedmarriage #1 in sunshinexgrumpy #1 in mafiaromance #1 in darkromance All Rights Reserved

Shortlisted for Wattys 2024! Ready for a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance in the afterlife? 🔥 ---Each chapter includes my original illustrations. *** Welcome to the Dorm. Not a college dorm-a cosmic waiting room for dead people. We're all stuck between life and what comes after, chasing one thing: a second chance. Me? I just want my old life back-my perfect future, my perfect boyfriend. The problem? The infuriating boy they matched me with as my soulmate. And maybe... realizing none of it was ever that perfect to begin with.

Percy Jackson and Nico di Angelo are off to some place called...Hogwarts? With wizards? They have been tasked with keeping Harry Potter safe, which is a bit hard when he hates you. Harry Potter and his friends suspect the "new kids" of being death eaters, their American accents are probably fake too. And the black marks just poking out from under their sleeves? Probably the dark mark.

Hailey Baxter signed a marriage contract with Xavier Anderson, billionaire of Anderson Inc, as she needed money to pay for her mother's hospital bills. Xavier was forced to marry as he had to save his father's company therefore he had no choice but to sign a marriage contract with Hailey such that both parties will gain benefits from the marriage. But one question, will they abide by the rule of not falling in love with each other during the process? And when realisation hits them hard, will they be able to grab their chance to confess their feelings or will they brush it off and move on from each other? Add this book into your library now to find out!! P.S. this is not my first time writing on Wattpad but my first book was a flop so I hope that this time will be slightly better!!! Do remember to vote and comment after each chapter to show some love and support for the book! Thank You ❣️❣️❣️ 2/9/21: it exceeded 1k reads!! A BIG THANK YOU TO YALL♥️ 20/9/2021: 2k❣️❣️ 28/9/21: 3k💓 5/10/21: 4k😚 12/10/21: 5k🥺 20/10/21: 6k🤩 31/10/21: 7k🥳 8/11/21: 8k🥰 10/11/21: 11k😲 11/11/21: 28k💋 #1 in cute 🙆🏻 12/11/21: 33k🧡 17/11/21: 1k votes!!! 18/11/21: 53k💘 29/11/21: 65k💞 30/11/21: 1.5k votes!!! 17/1/22: 2k votes🤯 16/4/22: #1 in hope 17/4/22: #1 in vows 3/5/22: 100k 👀 23/7/22: 3k votes😌 1/8/22: #1 in company🏢

a kinda cliche grumpy x sunshine (i'm living my fantasies through this book) Sera Wynn meets a man one thriller night whom she couldn't really stop thinking about. After being offered an internship opportunity at the place he owns and manages, she's determined to get to know him better and befriend him through the course of her time there. Quiet and distant, Rowan seems unapproachable at first. But no one seems to be immune to Sera's bright smile and bubbly attitude. Tropes: grumpy x sunshine, fake dating, slight age gap (fmc is above 18)

When a mysterious killer started wiping out the city's prettiest, meanest, most scandalous girls, Eleo thinks she's safe. She's none of those things. She's just a clumsy, overworked college student with zero dating experience. That is, until she does something spectacularly dumb that inevitably put her in his path. Now, instead of living her quiet, peaceful life, she's dealing with: • ‌A ridiculously good-looking serial killer who won't leave her alone. • ‌Death threats that sound suspiciously flirty. And, Eleo's got two options: 1. Find out who the killer is before he "accidentally" falls in love with her. 2. Die. ...And dying sounds 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 inconvenient. 🚨 Not a tutorial. Do NOT attempt.

Meet Hope a 16 year old girl who may not be the prettiest and smartest girl alive but she has a heart of gold. However like any other teenager she hasn't had an easy life. She suffers from anxiety and depression. Her friends use her and she feels like her parents care more about her brother than her. She feels like she is just a burden to people. Sometimes it all gets a bit to much and she just wants someone to comfort her. suddenly her life is turned upside down after she meets a boy named chase. Will he be able to help her? Have they met before? sorry if it's bad it was my first story As of 30/4/2021 I am going through and editing it warning : violence, swearing, bullying, abuse, death