She was 24, a broke student working nights at a bar. He was 52, a powerful lawyer with a wife, kids, and a life already built. It was supposed to be simple-just stolen hours in hotel rooms, a secret no one could ever know. But secrets have a way of bleeding into the light. Clara thought she could handle being the other woman. She thought she could survive on stolen kisses and whispered promises. But she didn't expect to fall in love. And she never expected how dangerous love could be.

After her office Christmas party, Ophelia Darke's night takes a dark turn when her younger brother accidentally summons Krampus. To save him, she swaps places, offering herself to the Yule devil. Trapped in Krampus' icy lair, Ophelia must navigate his ruthless, intoxicating desires. Beneath his monstrous exterior lies a dark seduction she can't resist-and the price of her sacrifice may be more than she bargained for. A Dark Romance with a spicy twist on Beauty and the Beast with Krampus at the heart of it all. (updated daily leading up to Christmas) ‼️ Mature Content Warning ‼️ Graphic depictions of sexuality, violence, gore and adult situations! Please be aware that it is intended for mature audiences only. Not appropriate for individuals under the age of 18.

Forced into marriage by duty and obligation, The Duke and Duchess of Rothbury parted ways a week after saying their vows under the explicit understanding that theirs was a marriage in name only. There would be no expectations of love, fidelity, or romance. The Duke hates the American Heiress who married him only for his title, completely unaffected by the senseless tragedy that had made their marriage necessary in the first place. When an illness forces him to retire to the country, he makes sure to choose the property where his wife wouldn't be. Except that she is, and she is still as insufferable as ever. The Duchess resents the man who killed her youthful dreams of love and abandoned her to live his bachelor life unencumbered. When she is jilted by her lover, and faced with inevitable ridicule, she decides to retire to her beloved estate in Cornwall, where she runs an orphanage. Never once does she expect to run into her cold, selfish, insufferable arse of a husband! Forced into each other's company by circumstance, the couple begin to unravel their individual prejudices. Resentment turns into respect and friendship. Respect and friendship soon turn into attraction and affection. Was love closer than either one of them could ever have imagined? And that begged the question; can the Duke win his wife's favor, or is it far too late to make their marriage a love match? Cover by MuniWilliams.

Jet's a famous author who always dedicates his books to his wife. So imagine her surprise when his latest book is dedicated to his assistant.

She's a shy bookworm on scholarship, desperate to escape the Mafia. He's Chicago's most infamous mob boss, and he's running out of time to find a wife. When Maya Green is saved from a dangerous Italian don by Henry Wallace at a ball, she has no idea who her Prince Charming really is. But when Henry presents her with a deal - save him from an unwanted marriage by becoming his fiancée in return for his protection - Maya is thrust into his world of sin, betrayal, and violence. Now, with a no-strings-attached arrangement quickly becoming something more, Maya and Henry will have to navigate their fiery relationship as they wage a war with the Italian mafia - including its don, who isn't about to let Maya escape his clutches so easily. Will Maya fight to find her place amongst the ruthless criminals who surround her? Or will this business deal have a price that pays in blood?

She's a mafia princess desperate for freedom. He's a self-made king with no intention of letting her go. When Sofia Vitale learns she's been promised to a powerful gang leader in Memphis, she decides there's only one option left: escape before the wedding can happen. Malik Jones has spent his life building an empire from nothing. As the billionaire leader of the most successful gang in Memphis, he doesn't need a wife-and he certainly doesn't need the complications that come with marrying the daughter of a Chicago Mafia Don. Unfortunately, a lucrative business deal leaves neither of them much choice. Determined to reclaim her freedom, Sofia refuses to make life easy for her future husband. But the more time she spends with Malik, the harder it becomes to ignore the man beneath the reputation. Because while Malik may be dangerous, he is also patient, protective, and far more difficult to hate than she expected. As tensions rise between their families and old enemies begin circling, Sofia finds herself caught between the life she's always wanted and the man she's never meant to love. Will Sofia risk everything for a chance at freedom? Or will the bargain that brought them together cost them both far more than they were willing to pay?

Verity Baker has spent her life cleaning up after her father's mistakes. But one day, he goes too far and sells her, for one night only, to a local lord to pay his debts. What kind of man would buy a woman? What kind of woman would agree to be bought? COMPLETED

She's the one woman he can't forget. He's the mistake she's determined not to repeat. When Charlotte Ramirez walks away from a one-night stand with Noah Zhang, she never expects to see him again. But avoiding the heir to the most powerful Triad in the United States proves easier said than done. As a ruthless businessman, infamous playboy, and future mob boss, Noah is used to getting everything he wants. Unfortunately for him, the only thing he wants is Charlotte-the sharp-tongued socialite who refuses to give him a second chance. Charlotte has spent years perfecting her rules: never get attached, never be vulnerable, and never fall in love. Noah already convinced her to break those rules once. She has no intention of letting it happen again. But when circumstances force them back into each other's orbit, old chemistry quickly reignites. And with enemies closing in and dangerous family expectations threatening to tear them apart, resisting Noah becomes harder than ever. Will Charlotte risk her heart for a man she knows she shouldn't trust? Or will their second chance end before it ever truly begins?

A forbidden romance between a fearsome Horde King of The Wildlands and the peasant spy sent to betray him... Despite her humble beginnings, Elixa has always dreamt of glory. When she's tasked with espionage, she seizes the opportunity. The job seemed simple: infiltrate a horde in The Wildlands and extract its secrets. But upon meeting Horde King Altreus, Elixa realizes she's in over her head. King Altreus is all sharp edges and quiet menace: sharp violet eyes, broad shoulders that block sunlight, and a voice like thunder. On Elixa's first night among the horde, The King drags her close and bites her neck in a brutal claim that makes her realize she has no idea what she signed up for. Between a series of mishaps and the Horde King's suspicion turning into smoldering attraction, Elixa finds that every confrontation leaves them standing a little too close. As passion deepens and loyalties blur, Elixa must choose between the glory she's always craved and the Horde King she's falling for. *** Kryndor Book #2

"Please Abhi ji... " she begged, her voice shaky, eyes searching his face for a flicker of mercy. She stepped back until the wall stopped her escape, her chest rising and falling rapidly. She could see it in his eyes-he was angry. But his voice? Too calm. Too controlled. And that scared her more than his rage ever could. He took another step forward, calm as ever, as if he wasn't burning inside. "Jaana, dar kyun rahi ho? Main kuch nahi karunga. Mat daro," he said smoothly, but the coldness in his gaze betrayed the lie behind his soft tone. (Darling, why are you scared? I won't do anything. Don't be afraid.) Her voice broke, laced with panic. "Aapne vada kiya tha... ki aap mujh par zabardasti nahi karenge," she reminded him, holding on to the last thread of hope. (You promised... that you wouldn't force yourself on me,) He smiled slightly, a calm too dangerous to trust."Aur Jaana, aapne bhi toh vada kiya tha ki aap apne boyfriend se kabhi nahi milengi. Aapne apna vada tod diya... ab meri baari " (And darling, you also promised that you would never meet your boyfriend. You broke your promise... now it's my turn.) His hands gripped her wrists and pressed them gently against the wall, not hurting her, but not letting her go either. Then, with a deliberate slowness, he leaned in and kissed her earlobe-sending a shiver down her spine. She squeezed her eyes shut, her heart pounding. She knew this wasn't about love. It was about control. Tropes: Grumpy × Sunshine He fell first, but she fell harder Possessive officer × innocent college girl Obsessed from the first glance Morally grey protector Touch her and you're dead Jealousy in uniform "Stay away from me" × "Make me" Danger disguised as devotion "I'm not good for you" × "I don't care" Trigger Warning: This story contains mature and sensitive themes including smut, manipulation, obsessive love, non-consensual scenes, and emotional/physical coercion .