With his career on the line, Ashton takes a blockbuster role-only to find himself starring opposite his longtime rival, Ryker Cohen. But as tension turns to sparks, hate might not be the only thing burning between them. *** With Ashton's dying career, his last lifeline was accepting the lead role in a sureshot blockbuster. But the new role had a catch, and the catch had a name: Ryker Cohen, Ashton's sole archnemesis. Can Ashton act alongside the man he has spent years despising? Will he give in to the hate? Or will Ryker's soft touch melt Ashton's stone cold heart? *** "You're crazy," Ashton whispered. "Yes," Ryker continued. "For you." "No. You're just crazy. Period." *** [mxm] [marked mature for sexual content]

𝑆𝐴𝐼𝑁𝑇 𝑉𝑂𝐿𝐾𝑂𝑉 After inheriting the role of head of the Bratva following his father's death, Saint grows to realise that a trail of destruction has been left behind. Collapsed deals, loose ends and past allies full of vengeance, there is a lot of work to do. During the chaos, a deal is struck up between Saint and the daughter of a potential ally. An arranged marriage contract. A marriage he does not want. 𝐼𝑆𝐴𝐷𝑂𝑅𝐴 𝑆𝐼𝐿𝑉𝐸𝐼𝑅𝐴 Isadora hates her life. She hates her family, especially her father. He's the powerful leader of a cartel with many enemies. After being abused by her family, mentally and physically, she decides to accept her fate. Neglect and rebellion is all she'll ever know, that is until a new deal arises. An arranged marriage where she's right in the centre of it. A marriage she does not want. What happens when a Man incapable of giving love and a Woman unable to receive it are bound together by a contract?. Will they grow to accept what they've always craved deep down? Or will they sink deeper into the underground world around them, pushing away their last chance at a change? Book 3 in the bloodline series.

It's back to square One for Arianna. She's been forced into working for her abusive Ex Boss yet again. 15 months have flown by and the time has come to take Revenge on Anatoly. Find out what happens as we venture towards a dark turn of events. What secrets has Arianna been hiding? Who are her new allies? How is her new relationship? Will her family ever find her? We will just have to wait and see... Book 2 in the bloodline series

𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚. For 11 years of her life Arianna has been pushed, beaten and forced to become a top assassin. At the age of 5, little Arianna was kidnapped after witnessing the death of her mother. 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢. Missing daughter of notorious mafia don Stefano Moretti. Arianna remembers everything. She knows everything about her family (well not everything). Find out what happens when Arianna is thrown back into the arms of her father and brothers. Follow her story of lies, adventure and death as she re discovers her love for her family. Throw in a mysterious boy and overprotective brothers, guns, death and much more in her journey to finding herself. Book 1 in the Bloodline series

The Kingsley family is the most powerful family in Russia. They have all the power they could ever gain, all the wealth they could ever desire, and everything they could ever want. Well... except for one thing. After 8 boys, the mafia king and queen longed for a little girl to spoil, and their sons a little sister to protect. However, having another baby is out of the question. Resorting to adoption, the family searched in every orphanage nearby. Their hope began to disintegrate when they couldn't find the perfect edition to their family. That was until they met Celeste. Being in the orphanage since she was a newborn, all the little girl ever wanted was a mother and father. But with this family, she gained more than she bargained for. Even so, she couldn't have been happier when she was adopted into a family who's love for her and each other had no limits. 4 happy years later, the Kingsleys make a grave decision against their will to give up their princess. What happens when they adopt her again but realize she isn't the same sweet little girl she once was? Secrets will be revealed, words will said, and tears will be shed. Will they be able to be a happy family once again, or will their secrets and actions of the past tear them apart? ⚠️WARNING!⚠️ This book contains foul language, mentions of rape, abuse, and violent scenes. Read at own risk. These characters are mine, but the pictures are not. Do not copy any of my work without my permission or without giving me credit. If you need to, you contact on here, or you can find me on Instagram or Snapchat. Both usernames are in my profile description. Thank you.

Copyright © 2024 by xphoenixo BEAUTIFULLY DESTROYED ELIXIR SERIES | BOOK 1 ××× Everything around her was chaotic. Lights were flickering on and off, casting wild shadows across the room. Sparks flew from broken wires, and the stench of burning plastic filled the air. But through it all, she heard the sound of slow footsteps approaching her. A pair of black boots stepped into her blurry line of vision. She tried to lift her head, but it felt like it weighed a ton. All she could do was lie there, soaked and shaking, staring up at the figure that loomed over her. He crouched down, his cold dark eyes gleaming with a twisted kind of pride. The one who smiled when she screamed. "Finally," he whispered, his voice smooth and calm, like he was congratulating her on passing a test. "My beautiful creation... ready to take on the world." Evelyn's heart pounded in her chest. She wanted to move, to fight, but she was too weak. The power that had burst out of her was gone, leaving her empty and drained. All she could do was glare up at him, her vision fading as exhaustion swallowed her whole. The last thing she saw before the darkness took her was his cruel smile, and she knew - this was far from over. He had won this time. But deep inside her, there was still a spark. And one day, that spark would become a fire that would burn him and all the monsters like him to ash. But for now, all she could do was survive. And wait. Because she has nothing to lose but him?

sequel to the unwanted twin. set almost immediately after book 1 Nothing is the same anymore. Emilia is broken. She needs saving but she is drowning. the pain, the fear, everything that has happened recently is killing her slowly. can she be saved? Who will be the one to save her? Can she move on and have the life she has wanted for so long...to be loved without being abused. Or will the abuse follow her?

Damon was a cold hearted businessman who ran the Mafia with no emotion. He killed for fun and took pleasure in watching people die at his hands. He was sadistic and didn't show anyone mercy....he made an exception for her. He hates her with a passion....well not really only he doesn't know it yet. He wants to kill her....he keeps making excuses as to why she should live. He made sure she knew that she was alive because he allowed her to be alive. This is the third book in a series Book 1 unwanted twin Book 2 Emilia The book follows on from the last book

Raelynn Baker A woman who escaped the viciously blinding nights of forced prostitution. Snatched from the embrace of a comfortable life, she had to hold onto herself for survival. A true warrior who persistently fights against the dark memories of her past. Vincent Marino A man who runs the entire underground syndicate. Born and brought up in the treacherous darkness of power struggle, he rose to the top by challenging years of humiliation and brutally vanquishing every opponent in blood. Respect. He values it the most. Freedom. She longs for it from her own demons. Mirroring each other's gaze, forcing the other to back down, they lock horns when a chance encounter collides them. One is authoritative. One is headstrong. Each holding a story of their own and both trying to read each other. She has secrets that when break out would tarnish his respect and question his authority while he has rivals who when succeed would shove her back into her terrifying past. When love becomes a double edged sword, with danger lurking right around the corner, can the ignited flames of curiosity break the shackles of their past and melt the ice walls surrounding their heart? Ride along the melancholically beautiful journey of two souls in their pursuit of a home! Reading 'What is family?' will give you a better insight into the family dynamics of the Marinos, but it is optional. Disclaimer : This book contains violence and triggering content. I advise you to read it at your own discretion. Also, note that the female lead in this book is not weak or timid. If you're looking for a submissive female lead, this book is not for you.

It's time for Athena Russo to get her revenge on the ones that have wronged her. People will try to stop her, but she's blinded by hatred. She's waited for this moment for the past five years, and we all know nothing is better than revenge. Nothing will stop her. Not even her brothers.