"A king bows to no one." "Weakness invites betrayal." "Respect is earned through fear, not kindness." "I would rather burn the world than kneel before anyone." Viktor Schwarz the mafia king of Europe built his empire on blood, silence, and fear, killed without mercy, and trusted no one.. He doesn't believe in love. He doesn't trust softness. And he sure as hell doesn't kneel. Until her. Avira Malhotra lived in a world of rules, traditions, and carefully guarded innocence. The daughter of a billionaire, she knew how to walk with grace-but never with danger at her heels. Until a forced marriage with a ruthless German mafia king shatters everything she thought she knew. She was never meant to enter his world. But now that she has-he's never letting her go. She wasn't part of the plan-but now she's the only one who can bring him to his knees. She was supposed to be a pawn. Sweet. Obedient. Easy to control. But she walked in with fire in her eyes and chaos in her heart. She is none of those things. Now, with secrets closing in, enemies lurking in shadows, and betrayal tightening its grip, Viktor must make a choice: protect the empire he built... or the woman who's taming the monster within. In a world of blood and power, love was never part of the plan. But fate doesn't ask for permission.

SOME MATURE THEMES I HAVE PUT A CHAPTER WITH ANYTHING THAT MAY UPSET SOME READERS AT THE START OF THE BOOK, BUT OTHERWISE ENJOYY!!!! Averly Hammond: a lover of smutty books, black coffee, netball player and is as English as they come. She's fiercely independent but has one soft spot-Nate McIntyre, her boy best friend. Nate McIntyre: tea drinker, football player, and twin brother to Zane. He's the dependable guy who's always by Averly's side. But can best friends stay just that, or is there something unspoken lingering beneath the pages? Zane McIntyre: the bookish goalkeeper destined for Premier League greatness who never seems to wear his glasses but always sees what truly matters. He loves his motorbike, lattes, and giving book bouquets. Family means everything to him, but there's one person who's starting to mean even more. When Zane's feelings for Averly ignite, the triangle of love, friendship, and loyalty is tested. Will their love lead to a happily ever after, or will their choices end up killing three birds with one stone? Sometimes, the risk is worth the reward-but at what cost?

Reid Blackwell is the perfect stereotypical Ice Hockey player: cocky, always wears his hat backwards, and is in love with the idea of himself. He is the reckless bad boy every puck bunny dreams of calling their own, but when his future with the NHL is looming over his head, his team step in to save him from himself. Emiliana Beckett, raised by her famous, World Champion MOTOGP racer brother, is an ambitious law student who has to spend her year abroad working for the University of Michigan's Ice Hockey team, specifically, their star goalie-Reid Blackwell. To make matters worse, she is forced to live mere inches apart from him in the hockey house. She hides her body dysmorphia behind academic perfection, he hides his pressure and pain behind charm and chaos. What will happen when they are forced to find a way to understand one another?

दहलीज़ पे मेरे दिल की जो रखे हैं तूने कदम तेरे नाम पे मेरी ज़िंदगी लिख दी मेरे हमदम हाँ सीखा मैंने जीना जीना कैसे जीना हाँ सीखा मैंने जीना मेरे हमदम.... ˚.🎀༘⋆ When a lie meant to save her from an arranged marriage spirals into a full-blown fake relationship, fashion intern Divya Shekhawat finds herself tangled in the most unexpected connection - with her infuriatingly charming roommate, Reyansh Singhania. He's the last person she'd ever fall for - a messy, music-obsessed free spirit with zero plans and way too much charm. But as late-night confessions turn into real feelings and fake kisses start feeling real, Divya begins to wonder: Is love still love if it started with a lie? In a world where families expect perfection, and hearts are easier to guard than give away, two opposites must navigate one messy apartment, one fake romance, and a destiny that refuses to follow the rule... "One apartment. One fake relationship. Zero chance of staying just roommates." 😏

"In a city of whispers and neon lights, Kavya meets Arjun - a man cloaked in secrets and soaked in devotion. From quiet dinners to chaotic truths, their love weaves through borders, betrayals, blessings, and the unexpected beauty of becoming family. But behind the warmth of their stolen moments lies a lingering question: Read till the end to find out. Thank you!!1