*WAS DELETED AT 600K READS* Adriana Mancini I was raised to bite, not bow. So when they told me I was to marry Nikolas Volkov-heir to the Bratva, enemy to my blood-I didn't cry, I laughed. They thought they could tame me with diamonds and alliances. And for the first time in my life, I realized I didn't have a choice. As for him.. It's the eyes that speak to me. Blank but compulsive with secrets, empty yet dominating with control. Like stone. I wonder, is his heart made of it too? Nikolas Volkov After a bloody feud with the Cosa Nostra, I'm forced into an arranged marriage-to the one woman I can't control. Adriana Mancini. A hurricane in stilettos with venom in her smile. She tests my patience, taunts my power, and tempts my darkness. She thinks I won't ruin her just because she wears my ring. But this marriage was never meant to be peaceful. It was built for war.

When Zoe strikes a secret business deal with Zeus Petrakis-the dangerously irresistible billionaire and her forbidden first love-she must confront their painful past, buried betrayals, and rekindled family war to find out if their love deserves a second chance...or should stay buried forever. Standalone the Petrakis Heirs Series *** For decades, the Petrakis and Stavrakos families have been bitter enemies, but their enduring feud couldn't prevent two hearts from igniting. In secret, Zeus Petrakis and Zoe Stavrakos were high school sweethearts, defying the war between their names. But just when love felt so real, Zeus walked away without warning, leaving Zoe heartbroken and questioning everything. Eight years later, Zoe has built an empire of her own-but the past still haunts her. Fate reunites them at a London trade show, leading to a secret business deal that reignites old sparks and buried emotions. As stolen business meetings unfold aboard his yacht, in his penthouse, on rooftops and in hidden corners of the world, the chemistry they've tried to forget burns hotter than ever. But when their families uncover the truth and long-buried secrets emerge, Zoe and Zeus face a heartbreaking choice: risk everything for the love they've lost-or let history repeat itself and shatter them once more.

Atlas Petrakis was never meant to run an empire. At twenty-six, he was famous for something else entirely-winning Formula One championships, crashing luxury cars, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Responsibility was never part of the plan. But his Grandfather Eros Petrakis forced him to become the new CEO of Petrakis Shipping Company, and assigns someone to train him. Jane West. Brilliant. Sharp. Unimpressed. Jane doesn't care about his fame, his money, or the women who chase him. To her, Atlas is simply a reckless billionaire who needs discipline. And she plans to fix him. The problem? Atlas Petrakis has never liked being told what to do. What begins as a battle of egos inside a glass office turns into something far more dangerous-flirtation, tension, and a slow-burning attraction neither of them wants to admit. Jane refuses to fall for him. Atlas refuses to give up the chase. But in a world of power, business deals, and family expectations, the biggest risk might not be losing the company- It might be losing their hearts.

Best read after The General (Zolan #1) MALIK thought his life would quiet down after retiring from the military. But upon returning to his land, he finds his home occupied by a slaver. Desperate to bargain for his life, the slaver thrusts a brown-eyed human girl into Malik's arms. SEVEN thought it was bad enough being a slave. But then their landlord returns to reclaim his territory and brings a fresh hell. This alien landlord is all muscles, mean scowls, scars, and a rumbling, deep voice. When her slaver sells her to the furious landlord, Seven is sure she won't make it through the night because his heated glare warns of darkness she cannot read. *This is a sample. The complete story is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientt

The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of early 19th-century England. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London.

SEQUEL TO 30 DAYS DEAL A group of billionaire teenagers find their lives intertwined in a tapestry of wealth, privilege, and heartache. For this elite circle, family is far from perfect, and they each carry their own burdens. As secrets unravel and truths come to light, the Coterie is thrust into a whirlwind of family issues. Amidst the chaos, love sparks, and romances ignite. But the heart of it lies in the Coterie's bond, a lifeline amidst the storm. They come together, supporting one another through the challenges they face, proving that even in a world of excess and extravagance, true wealth lies in the strength of their friendships. As the Coterie weaves their way through the tangled maze of family dramas, they discover that imperfections are the threads that make their stories extraordinary. Secrets will be exposed, hearts will be broken, and unexpected alliances will emerge, all challenging the illusion of perfection that their wealth can afford. In this powerful tale of teenage turmoil and undeniable passion, the Coterie will confront the reality that not even billions can shield them from the complications of family. Amidst the heartache, they will find resilience, growth, and love, proving that their story is far from over. Join the Coterie as they navigate the minefields of family bonds and entangled romances, discovering that beneath the glossy surface of their picture-perfect lives lies a wealth of raw emotions and imperfect hearts. In this captivating blend of family issues and romance, they will learn that true beauty lies in embracing their flaws and finding strength in the unbreakable ties that bind them together. Sequel to 30 Days Deal but can be read as a stand alone. Started: 18/04/2022 Ended:

After staring at me for what felt like forever, he asked, "Are you always like this whenever you're drunk?" I chuckled, "Maybe." "And how often do you drink, Jadesola?" "More often than you think." Jonathan cursed under his breath and lowly, he grumbled, "What have I gotten myself into?" Smiling, I placed my hand on his chest, "Happy married life to us." I managed to say before collapsing on his body. ** Jadesola has had her share of life, the good, the bad and the ugly. So when it came to surviving, she was always up for any challenge. Well, that was what she thought until her boss's boss, Jonathan Phillips, the CEO of the country's top hotel chain, proposed marriage to her out of the blue. They hadn't even crossed paths until a few days ago. But his deal was great, and it was going to break her off from the shackles of a man, she dreaded so much. She wanted freedom from the devil, so she took his offer but what happened when her heart was against her will, rewriting the terms? Jonathan Phillips had finally taken his life seriously. Making his job as the CEO of Phillips Hotels and his love life a top priority. But when the love of his life rejected his proposal, and it managed to go viral with people creating negative assumptions about him, it took some things away from him. In all of this, he couldn't tell his mother who was happy about her son granting her last wish; Which was seeing him get married. He couldn't tell her about the humiliating life moment that barged into his life, not when she was in a critical condition herself. His only priority was still to make her only wish come true and if that meant renting a heart, and living with a stranger for a year or two, Jonathan Phillips was up for the task. But when desires clashed and unexpected feelings threatened to rewrite the rules they had set. How would they handle the events unfolding before them? This is book 2 of THE PHILLIPS BROTHERS SERIES. Each book is a standalone. Rated 🔞