She's an innocent among the corrupted. She's beautiful, loving and oh so sweet. She's the light that could transcend his darkness. Nyani Leyes is a well adjusted young woman who's only flaw was being to trusting. Thinking her past was won and conquered Nyani let go and lived on. Little did she know her past was headed straight for her and in full force. Against her better judgment she runs into the arms of the one man who would understand her pain and suffering. He's a King among men. He's meticulous, ruthless, bitter and oh so cold. He's everything she never wanted, but can't live without. Everyone fears the King... Rich, irresistible, business mogul/ Mafia boss Nikolaus Romanov. He swore he would protect and provide for her falling in love was never an option. When her life is threatened he will do anything and everything in his power to keep her safe. In his eye's he's the only one who can protect her. When his true feelings come to light will he take her down with him or will he let her go and watch her blossom. Their both troubled souls can their love survive the coming war.

Art. She created art, and though it was in an unconventional form, it was still art; her art. And it was also a service. Decorating homes made Jeanette Johnson happy, but that was about it. In a city where she dedicated her time to recreating homes, she felt sort of lonely. She needed something, someone to pay attention to her; she felt empty. All she wanted was to be loved. And she happened to find it in all the right places. He was the most silent, pensive, and mysterious man anyone had ever met. Sixteen people worked in his home, and only one of them, the butler, had spoken directly to him. Mr. Daniel Arsden was his name, and few knew it, however, many benefited from it. Daniel was a no nonsense type of man, one who few people had seen face to face, and he wanted to keep it that way. His undercover law dealings were the source of his happiness for so long, but he was ready for something different. What happens when someone enters his life, and changes it completely, tossing both of them into a situation they had never predicted being in? One home, one project brought two very different people together in a situation they had no control over. And now, it was simply a game of Mystery and Restraint.

"He fell into despair and lost all hope... For who could ever love a beast?" -Beauty and The Beast ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• When Elle stumbled upon an ad for a stay in chef, she thought the universe had finally tipped in her favor. After graduating from culinary school, she wasn't sure what direction her life would go in... Until she met Stefan DeGramont. At first, he seemed like a cold hearted, presumptuous, egotistical asshole. As she grew to know him... Well... I guess you could add Mafia boss to the list. Now tangled in his crazy Mafia business, will something fragile like her heart, be on the line? Or maybe something more risky, like her life? Could all this be avoided If she can learn to love the man behind the beast... Before it's too late. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "A thorn defends the Rose. Harming only those that will steal the blossom." **PLEASE Beware: I wrote this a few years ago so the spelling errors are there, and some cringe moments are present. I'll accept all health invoices for any emotional and mental damage inflicted during this read xoxo

Loving her was like loving an angel, she was too pure for him. Loving him was like loving the Devil, it was wrong. But that didn't stop them from falling for each other. He had made a selfish choice, and so did she. And those choices brought consequences that changed their life's. But the question that remains is; did those choice ruin their life's or start it? This idea and book is mine so please don't steal it. Copyright 2015 @candide_maria This book can not be copied, shared on other sites and claimed by anyone else other then myself.