He never believed in love, but she captured his heart the moment he saw her. She didn't understand love, but he gained her trust instantly. He is consumed by a desire for revenge. She is as serene as water. He's the mafia king of all Asia, hardened by the world's cruelty from a young age. She spent her entire life in captivity, completely oblivious to the outside world. This is the story of Rudraksha Malhotra and Ruhanika Rajpurohit, two people who couldn't be more different, bound together by the ties of marriage. Can they conquer their inner demons and find peace together? Will Rudraksha allow Ruhanika to rule his heart? Will Ruhanika let Rudraksha love her? Let's find out together. Tropes: Age gap Mafia king × Caged princess Forced marriage Cunning × Innocent Two broken Souls

Hafid, a cold-blooded mastermind, descended from a powerful political family and deeply entrenched in the criminal underworld, is driven by an unyielding desire to keep Shanvi, his wife, close. In order to bind her to him forever and never let her go, he'd go to any extreme, even if it meant shattering her world and forcing her to stay after she discovered his dark side. ..... The college Diwali festival marked the beginning of Shanvi's crush on Hafid. As the chief guest, he stood out, though he attended reluctantly on behalf of his well-known father, Mr. Hamza Ali. Initially, Hafid didn't pay much attention to Shanvi yet, over time, a connection began to form. However, by the time Hafid recognized his feelings for Shanvi, it was too late to act on them. YES- He Lost It All. Her trust, love, everything that once bound them. All that remained was her seething hatred. She despised him, not just for who he was, but for letting herself fall for him. Her self-blame grew stronger as she realized she had disregarded her parents' warnings and married him against their wishes. She tried to get apart, but.... Through every challenge, he vowed to make her HIS, regardless of her consent. Amid the chaos, he was determined to rewrite their story, even if it meant facing the fiercest storms. ................................................................. "I will escape you and your dark world." - Shanvi. "I plan on giving you my heartbeat before I let you go." - Hafid. [WARNING - Violence + Adult Content]

"You know that he sold you right? You were his card for more power, you were just a beneficial contract for both of us... What do you want now? You want me to let you go just like that? You know that I can't.. Enough with this you're coming tonight!"-he says and gets out of the house smashing the door on his way out. Her father married her with one of the most dangerous mafia bosses in the busines. Did she wanted this? No, it was all made for power. And now she lives with a man she doesn't know, she lives with a monster just like her father. She is supposed to be his wife now. To love him.... How can an innocent soul fall for a monster? The most wanted bachelor of the moment, the biggest Casanova and the worst enemy you could ever cross paths with. In a blink he finds himself married with a woman he wasn't used to deal with. So soft, fragile and innocent... She intrigues, angers and gives him a feeling he has never experienced before. Could it be lust or love? How can you buy a feeling like that? Aurora Piemonti and Dario Ret invite us to a new journey in the world of mafia and crime. The third book of the L'amore series. Enjoy!

He's ruthless. She's unwilling. But neither can escape the marriage that binds them. Hector Diego Chavez is determined to rise in the mafia world, and Alexis O'Conner is just another pawn in his game. But she refuses to bow to the man who now owns her. In a world of power, betrayal, and deadly desire, will she become his weakness-or his greatest obsession? ------------- Highest Ranks #1 in Mafia #1 in Arranged Marriage #1 in Hot #2 in Steamy