Best friends since childhood. Lovers in secret. But some secrets can destroy everything. Layla Demirci grew up playing in Dubai's wealthiest streets alongside Elias Kareem Mutairi-her childhood best friend. Now, they're more than friends... they're inseparable. But Elias hides a dangerous truth: he's the heir to a powerful Arab mafia family. When a jealous neighbor catches a glimpse of Elias' secret life, Layla begins to question everything she thought she knew. Suspicion turns to heartbreak when mysterious threats force Elias to leave her behind-for her own safety. And just when she thinks the worst is over... Between mafia rivalries, family loyalties, and the danger that shadows every step, Layla and Elias must navigate lies, betrayal, and a love powerful enough to survive it all. But can their hearts survive the truth? Or will the secrets between them destroy everything they've built since childhood? Danger. Passion. Secrets. Love worth risking it all.

They say a daughter inherits her father's fate, and I am the living proof of that truth. My mother once faced horrors because of my father's past choices, and now, here I am, staring at my own nightmare. Enzo Salvatore Costa, the name alone brings hell into anyone's life, a name that people fear. And now, I'm the one caught in his dark sights. I kneel before him, wrists and ankles bound, facing the ruthless man with a smirk that reveals he's enjoying every moment of my helplessness. "Now, what should I do with you, my sweet Aria?" he asks, his smirk growing wider as he sits across from me. Despite the situation, I gather my courage and snap back. "Let me go, you bloody bastard!" I shout, but my defiance only amuses him. "Looks like Mi corazón needs to learn what happens when you try to escape the devil." In response, I spit on his face, meeting his smirk with one of my own. _____________________________________ Meet Aria DiCaprio Malik, the mafia princess. Aria is not someone who relies on the wealth of her father's empire. She is determined, strong, and knows how to handle everything life throws her way. But everything changes when she takes a job after graduation. At first, it seems like the perfect opportunity, but soon, things begin to spiral. Aria finds herself thrown into a new world, one where the devil himself, Enzo Salvatore Costa...sees her as a prize to be claimed. Meet Enzo Costa Salvatore. He's a man who shows no compassion, and when he wants something, he will go to any lengths to make it his. For Enzo, Aria becomes an obsession.....a conquest he won't let slip away. But Aria's refusal to acknowledge his advances only fuels his determination, and he's willing to tear down anything that stands between him and the woman he desires. The question is, at what cost? Will Aria's strength be enough to resist the relentless pursuit of a man like Enzo, or will the devil ultimately claim her as his possession? If you want a detailed description, read prologu

Yn was forced to marry Jeon Jungkook - Her cousin and the most feared Mafia Leader. They both hate each other. Jungkook is a cruel and dominating person while yn is an ordinary and innocent girl. He punishes her for every single mistake. He controls her every step. Will she survive his dominance or will she fall for him? Dive into the story to find out. ⚠️: This story contains themes of violence, abuse, strong language , sexuality and other mature themes.

" I will fuck you whenever and however I want to, and you will take it like a good wife you are." Trigger Warning- Abuse, Violence, Blood, Gore, Rape, Substance Abuse, Miscarriage. Proceed with caution or don't.

He pinned me against the wall, his hand on my throat and his lips on my neck. 'Run,' he said. 'I'll just drag you back.' I should hate him. I'm terrified of him. So why does my body betray me every time he whispers my name? He warned me once: "This city protects me, not you." Now I believe him. When I went to the police to escape Aleksandr Markov's relentless obsession, my sister was framed and locked up. When I tried to run, he bought my workplace and became my boss. When I begged him to let me go, he whispered in my ear with his lips pressed to my neck: "You're mine, My little dove. Struggle all you want-I'll keep you until you stop fighting... or until you break." But the scariest part? The longer I'm trapped in his cage, the less I want to leave. A billionaire villain. A powerless heroine. A game of power, obsession, and desire where losing means surrendering everything-including your heart.

Dr. Joanne Rodriguez (28) has only two priorities: her successful medical career and her three-year-old son, Nico. She is a survivor, defined by her grief, missing parents, a beloved brother lost, and a past mistake that left her a single mother. She is kind, independent, and utterly closed off. Joanne swore a sacred vow: No men. No love. No more risk. Lucas Santiago (30) is a man built for command. To the world, he's the ruthless owner of a multi-million-dollar empire; his handsome face hides a cold, dangerous reputation. He is the ultimate family man, and the moment he saw Joanne and her son, his longing became an obsession. Lucas is the complete package, but his world is steeped in secrets. He is not just a CEO. He is the BOSS. Lucas is determined to break through her walls, shower Nico with the love he deserves, and claim Joanne as his own. But Jo's fear stems from a deep secret about her son's father, a secret she can't share. They are dangerously drawn to each other, two similar souls buried under different forms of baggage. What happens when the man determined to mend her broken life is secretly the one who holds the key to the betrayal that shattered her? A journey of hidden identities, undeniable chemistry, and secrets that could ignite a love or an all-out war.

A SEQUEL TO CLAIMED BY THE RULER OF THE WORLD. They say time heals all wounds. They're wrong. Six years ago, Star Rossini, a nobody who dared to love a king and paid the price for that audacity. The woman whose heart shattered into a million pieces in a hospital corridor, listening to the man she loved declare her better off dead. Now, she's Princess Astrid of Valdris, and she has learned that the world doesn't respect the broken. It only respects power. She stands in her palace office, watching her six-year-old son analyze stock reports with the same sharp intelligence his father possesses. Al doesn't know that the man he idolizes, the business genius he studies obsessively, is the same man who said those words about his mother. The same man who believes we're both dead. In three weeks, she will walk into the Geneva Summit as one of Europe's most powerful business leaders. She'll be surrounded by wealth, respect, and the armor she've built from six years of survival. And Dante Rossini will be there too. He thinks he's untouchable. He thinks he's built an empire on ruthlessness and cold calculation. He thinks he destroyed her six years ago. He's about to learn how wrong he is. Because the woman he knew is dead. And in her place stands a princess who bows to no one, not even the man who once ruled her world. The reckoning is coming. And this time, she's the one in control. ---------------- #1 in businessworld. 30/10/25 #1 in heir. 11/01/26 #1 in genius. 25/12/25 #2 in Love. 22/12/25

Enzo Costa, of the Italian Mafia, is danger wrapped in charm and a perfect smile. Eirene Vlahos, the Greek princess, doesn't believe in mafia fairy tales. She believes in contracts. Control. And men who ruin women's lives for power. So what happens when they're forced into an arranged marriage neither of them want? |Book #2 Costa Men Mafia Series| Trigger warning: This story contains sexual content and mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.

"Abort it." "Excuse me ?" "Abort that thing inside of you!" He shouts in my face. I put my hands on his chest, trying to put some space between us. The man didn't even budge. "I'm not aborting my baby!" I feel strong hands wrap around my throat, and the next thing I know, I'm being lifted off the floor, fighting for air. "Listen here, you bitch you will abort that child, and if you don't, I'll personally kill you both myself. I'm a man of my word. Do not test me." He spat dead calm. Elora finds herself in a sticky position when her brother was in a terrible car accident, leading to an expensive medical bill that neither of them could afford. Her parents died when she was young, leaving her brother as her sole guardian. The two had been incredibly close over the years, and she had to find a way to help him in his current position. She had no choice but to sleep with a man she knew nothing about for money to cover the hospital bill, but later found out she was pregnant. The worst-case scenario is that the father wants nothing to do with her and the unborn child. After three years of guilt, pain, and regret, the two cross paths once more, and Elora struggles to make the right decisions as he was determined to be in their little girl's life. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!! #1-rejection 18.01.2025 #1-conflict 18.01.2025 #1-mistakes 22.07.2025 •Published: Oct 5, 2021

"Don't contact me if you're dying." When Keith Ingram utters those cruel words to his new wife, he doesn't know how much he'll come to regret them. For years, Ella Bryce has loved Keith from afar. When a contract marriage gives her one chance at happiness, she vows to make him see her-even though the scars of her past make her efforts fraught with pain. But just as her devotion begins breaking through his guarded heart, devastating lies shatter their fragile bond. Broken and discarded, Ella rebuilds her life from the ashes, determined to live on her own terms. She is no longer the unseen girl he left behind. Years later, Keith storms back into her life-colder, harder, and more ruthless than ever. He thinks he knows the truth about their past. He is wrong. Now, Keith must face the reality of what he destroyed. Fate has given him a second chance to see the woman he was blind to, but the road to redemption is paved with secrets. Will he make the same mistake twice... or can he win back the wife he so carelessly threw away? ----------------------------------------- THE MENDED HEARTS SERIES Book 1: The Unseen Bride (Keith & Ella) ← You are here Book 2: The Debts We Don't See (Marcus & Celeste) Each book is a complete standalone with guaranteed HEA. Read in any order, but connect for the full family saga. Trigger warning: This story contains emotional abuse, gaslighting, and family abuse.