Riel Summers the overlooked, middle child of his family decides to leaves his small town in Connecticut for New York with dream of finally making enough money to put himself through college. But for his dream to be successful he must survive working for the possibly the worst man in the city, Shaw Harlow. Shaw has built his multi-billion dollar company from the ground up since he just twenty. He is a beyond serious man who demands prefection from all of his employees. He's gruff, unemotional and insensitive to everyone around him. He's nearly twenty years older than Riel, but something about the headstrong boy who refuses to quit his company no matter how badly he treats him, forces him to feel things that he shouldn't. Soon, Shaw starts to cross lines he never thought he would, unable to resist Riel. Their relationship blurs the lines between work and romance. And as Shaw dares to wish for a future with Riel, he finds it won't be easy to win Riel's heart. Will Shaw and Riel risk everything for love?

"How dare you!!!" She screamed. And... Slapped him hard across his face. But she had no clue who she was messing, because the next moment, he hissed, "Congratulations. That slap is just going to make you my wife." 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟖+ | Romantic-Thriller

This is my first story ever!! Where Ava thought her first relationship would last forever. But what seemed like love quickly turned into something darker. As Zane's obsession grows, Ava is trapped in a toxic cycle of manipulation, control, emotional abuse as well as physical. Will she ever find the strength to break free, or will the ties of lust and obsession be too strong?

𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧... 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧

⚠️ DISCLAIMER ALERT : This story contains dark themes including obsession, possession, forbidden romance, psychological manipulation, and morally grey characters. It is intended for mature readers aged 18+. Reader discretion is strongly advised. This is a work of fiction and does not glorify or promote any harmful behavior. --- BLURB: Sister Anastasia had always believed her prayers were answered by God. She had no reason to think otherwise. She was a simple woman, an orphan who found her home within convent walls and gave her life to her faith without looking back. She was grateful, content and completely at peace with the quiet life she had chosen. Then he walked through the doors. A stranger with too much money, too much patience and eyes that looked at her like he had been waiting a very long time. She did not know him. She was certain of that. But something about the way he smiled told her that he knew her. That he had always known her. And that whatever peace she had built her life around was about to be the first thing he destroyed. God saves souls. He came for only one.