Book two of the only series DARK ROMANCE Layla Verano is a soft soul in a world that has never been gentle. Soft smile. Bright hair. Brighter clothes. In a world held together by violence, blood, and power, Layla has somehow managed to hold on to the sweetness inside her. Something her father has tried to take from her more times than she can count. He's spent years trying to break her, but when that doesn't work, he decides to give her to someone else. A marriage to a man whose name is followed by whispers. A man feared throughout the Italian mob. A man Layla is certain will be the final thing to destroy her. Luca Romano is the underboss of the Italian mob, and he has no interest in playing husband. He's cold. Gruff. Unapproachable. Smiling isn't something he does, and neither is letting people get close enough to hurt him. So when Layla becomes his soon-to-be wife, Luca expects her to fear him. Instead, she smiles at him. She talks to him. She somehow finds her way past every wall he's spent years building. Her father thought handing Layla over in marriage would finally break her. He was wrong. Because Layla doesn't break. And somewhere along the way, she manages to find her way into Luca's cold heart-leaving the man everyone fears completely powerless against the one person he never saw coming. His sweet wife may just be the death of him.

Alessandro 'Sandro' Bellini's world is one of ruthless control, and his most loyal weapon is his Cane Corso, Cerberus. Across the city, Juniper 'June' Scott's world is a sunlit bakery, where she remains blissfully unaware of the shadows that govern her city. When Cerberus escapes, Sandro is prepared for war. He isn't prepared to find his beast being fed scones by a cheerful baker who has audaciously renamed the killer 'Muffin.' This singular act of canine betrayal forces the cold-blooded underboss into June's warm orbit. Each reluctant visit to retrieve his dog pulls him deeper under her spell, an addiction he can't fight. In a life of calculated sins, Sandro is about to discover his darkest vice isn't a choice, but a dangerous craving for the one woman he should be protecting her from: himself. ∘₊✧──────✧₊∘ Word Count: 55,331

Haven Collins is an average teenager in an average home, with average wealth, and an average smile. She's never stood out in her life and she liked it that way. She's hardly called on in class and doesn't have a large group of friends. Then senior year happens. Over the summer her parents were killed in a car accident. She's left with her 8-year-old brother and now lives at her Aunt's house. Now she has to learn to cope and raise her brother. Things change drastically. She's an outcast. She barely speaks, can't seem to match her clothes, and is hanging on by a thread. Then Apollo Laurant shows up. Apollo has a problem. He can't seem to control himself. He gets kicked out of school for fighting or not even attending. He's been to many military schools and private schools, but nothing seems to tame this bad boy. Eventually, his parents give up and enroll him in a public school. Redwood High School, home of the Robins. Everything changes when he meets a dulled-eyed Haven on his first day. Will he change his ways? Can Haven move on? Or will they ruin each other?

Adeline wasn't planning on having a panic attack in the middle of a thunderstorm-but that's exactly how she met Leo. Head down, heart racing, soaking wet... and suddenly crashing into a stranger with calm eyes and steady hands. Leo's the last person anyone would expect to be soft. He's an FBI agent, used to chaos, and once had a reputation for being the guy who didn't stick around. But Adeline? She's sweet, sheltered, and the kind of girl who can light up a room without even trying. The second their paths crossed, he knew she was going to mean something. And she did... she meant everything. He didn't mean to fall for the girl who's scared of storms. She didn't plan on it, but she trusted him faster than anyone else. But when two messy hearts collide, sometimes the calm comes after the thunder. This isn't one of those over-the-top, cringy romances. There's no love triangle, no toxic drama, and no dragging things out with a million side characters. Just a good timeline, real connection, and all the wholesome moments we secretly dream about. Leo and Adeline are loyal, sweet, and actually communicate (shocking, I know). You'll laugh, smile, maybe cry - and you'll definitely wish you had a Leo of your own. If you're a reader who's tired of the recycled tropes, toxic drama, and characters who can't get their lives together? Same. I've been in the Wattpad trenches too, and that's exactly why I wrote this book. It's everything I wanted to read but couldn't find. So consider this your sign: you're about to find your new favorite. You're gonna fall for Leo and Adeline - I just know it. - Love, yours truly, DaddyMaddyy

"So, Kaden-" "It's Kade." "Which I'm assuming is short for Kaden, so I'm gonna call you Kaden." She says with a smile, making a little dimple pop on her right cheek. "You look like a fancy business kinda dude. Are you a Mafia Don? You gonna kill me?" She interrogates. Fuck this. I stand up, grabbing my suit jacket and walking towards the door. "Ah, no discussing in public places. You wanna take this somewhere private." She says, following me making me grunt in annoyance. "Aye, no touching my goodies, alright? I know Karate." She warns. ~~~~~~ lol i suck at writing descriptions just read it <3

"I'll shower you with all my love!" Evangeline Winters is a 20-year-old in her second year of Engineering at UCLA. Her love for computers, books, cooking, her small group of friends and her family is above anything. She believes in all the good in the world and loves oh so hard. A shy 5'2 girl wanting to make her family proud and maybe have someone by her side at the end. Reed Taylor a 22 year old Basketball player in the Bruins and a Mechanical Engineering student at UCLA. He's not your usual sports guy actually he's far from it, he hates attention and all the girls that throw themselves at him - well that's because he is an Italian god in his looks. For him love was lost at a young age and eventually became non-existent. Keeping to himself and a handful of friends he thinks he will be alone with his empty shell - himself. What if a curvy Computer Science Engineer can give him love, care and warmth he deserves and makes him happy. But all he has to offer, is a heart of gold. And maybe, that's enough for her. ✨ Join their journey and their blooming love story! ❤

《𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘆/𝗻 𝗹/𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲》 ⤑𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘪 𝘹 𝘧𝘦𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳! ⤹ copyright I do not own my hero academia or the characters in it all rights reserved to Hirokoshi. the art and gifs I use are also not mine!!

Luna A soft girl Helps everybody Sees the best in people But something about her is wrong. She's in trouble but who knows that? Nicholas Grumpy Cold Hates everybody He's the mafia king, and kills everybody in his way. But he has this soft spot. ⚠️TW ⚠️ SMUT RAPE KIDNAPP GUN ABUSE

COMPLETE !! "What would you do if I die?" "Die." "Oh you would die?" I mumble and he nods giving me a small smile. "What would you do if I die?" He repeats my question. "Live." He frowns and I internally evil laugh at myself. That was a good one. ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Adelia Collins was a talkative girl always in the mood for friends and Zeke Miller just happened to be there at the right time. Her bubbly personality, weird obsession with marvel, and stupid jokes enlightening his mood and fitting perfectly with his uncommunicative behaviour. No one would've expected it, but they understood each in a perfect, unusual way. She was funny and kind to everyone. He was rude and dull to everyone. Well, everyone except her. ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* HIGHEST RANKS- #1 in goodgirl #1 in innocent #1 in cold #1 in heartfelt #1 in sweetheart #1 in attraction #2 in opposites #2 in cliche #4 in humour ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Adelia Collins wanted someone to match marvel sweatshirts with, but she didn't expect to come across a wealthy family who did dangerous things for living. Zeke Miller wanted a quiet day to observe, not meaning to contain a conversation with a weird girl at a cafe. But why did he come back? Why did he make her a friend? ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* "Darling?" "Yes?" "Do you love me?" "Always. Why?" "Just making sure," ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Are these two going to get a happy ending? ~~~ 𝘼+𝙕? ~~~ *𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 * This story is rough around the edges in the beginning chapters and will hopefully get better. This story contains mature themes (language, scenes, self-harm, etc.)

Everyone thought she was just the quiet girl. Kept to herself. Always early to class. He was the boy with the bike, the bruised knuckles, and a reputation that came with warnings. "Stay away from him," they warned. So naturally, she found him on the rooftop one afternoon, leaning against the railing, cigarette in hand. He raised an eyebrow. "Wrong place, angel." She stepped in, smirking as the breeze played with her hair. "Nah. I make everywhere the right place." He chuckled-right until she snatched the cigarette from his hand, dropped it, and crushed it under her shoe. "You've been staring for weeks," she said, tilting her head. "Figured I'd save you the trouble and come say hi." His smirk vanished, but he said nothing as she turned and walked off. That night, he texted . Him: You always this bossy? Her: Only with boys who look good when they obey.