"𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞" 𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡. 𝐈𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒑𝒊𝒅. "𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞" 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. "𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐄-" -+-+-+- Roman Anderson is the Vice-President of Romero Inc. While he built his reputation and status upon this company, the inheritance and property's left behind by his parents are starting to become an issue with the sudden marriage of his younger brother. In order to inherit, Roman must find a wife and Isabella just seems to be his perfect victim. Isabella Cortez thought she has nothing to lose from this marriage. Well actually she had everything to lose, and it is all because of a photo. In hopes to keep a stable life for her younger brother, she agree's to a hidden marriage with her boss and vice-president of the company, Roman Anderson. But marrying into wealthy brings danger. Dangers that even the rich and powerful have no control over.

Aarav Oberoi never made mistakes. At least, that's what he told himself. The sleek glass walls of Oberoi Enterprises gleamed under the harsh office lights, but inside the penthouse suite, the air felt thick - with tension, suspicion, and something darker. A confidential project, years in the making, had just been compromised. Millions lost. Trust shattered. And all fingers pointed to one person. Ruhi Sharma. His assistant. The one who had been with him through late nights and endless board meetings. The one he never thought could betray him. But the files had leaked. And in Aarav's eyes, betrayal was betrayal - no matter who wore the mask. He didn't pause to ask questions. He didn't look for proof. Because in the ruthless game of business, weakness was a luxury he couldn't afford. His decision was swift, brutal. He ruined her. Her career. Her reputation. Her future. Now, as the city lights flickered below his office window, Aarav felt a strange weight - not of triumph, but of something far heavier. Regret. Because the real traitor was still out there. And the woman he destroyed was innocent.

She built her empire on control. I built my life on small moments. Somehow we met in the middle. She never believed in love. I never believed in control. Somehow, we learned both from each other. A ruthless CEO. A girl who laughs too easily. One crowded café that changes everything.

"Treat my wound" he said, laying down on the cold floor of the maid's room in his mansion. "B...but it's too deep. I can't... you need to go to the hospital, sir" the maid replied, her lips trembling, tears pooling in her eyes. "Do it" he said calmly, no trace of pain on his face as he turned his back toward her, his skin carved with wounds. With shaking hands, she stepped closer, the first-aid kit clutched tightly. Tears slid down her cheeks as she began treating him. He lay there on the floor, careless of dignity, of blood, of the world, his eyes fixed on her. And in them lived something forbidden... something powerful enough to destroy everything. He asked her to treat his wounds. But what he truly wanted... was for her to heal him. And she...she was forbidden to even think of him. Forget healing him. What will happen when a sinister mafia becomes obsessed with his maid? Will a soft, pure-hearted girl fall in love with the man the world fears to even look at? Read the story to find out what destiny has planned for them.

They're Off Limits Reading Event 😈 They know they shouldn't. They're going to anyway. Forced proximity, messy boundaries, and stories that don't hold back. 📚 Read from the They're Off Limits Reading List 🏆 30 mins → 30 Coins 🏆 90 mins → 90 Coins 🏆 150 mins → 150 Coins 📅 May 11 - 17 Stay for the tension. Leave with Coins. Avery's senior year is turned upside down when a kiss with her older brothers' best friend ignites a forbidden relationship tangled in danger, heartbreak, and family secrets that could destroy everything. *** "Aiden..." I shake my head, eyes fixed anywhere but the gorgeous man next to me. His hand grips my chin tightly, just enough to make me avert my eyes to his. "You know you want this as much as I fucking do. I want you to be mine. I want to be the one to hold you and kiss you the one you go to whenever you're happy or fucking sad. But let it be me, let me fucking show you that it should be me." He glares, jaw tensing. ...... ©hessaherophinelove

Everyone has his or her own backstory, one darker than the other. Our history makes us who we are today. What we do, what we think, it's all connected. Anna wants to leave her past behind, hoping to never be reminded of it. It made her run. Gabriel works with his past, his family history. It made him a leader. The girl who wants to be safe. The guy from whom no one is safe. Two different histories, one future. What does their fate hold of them? Warning: violence is a part of this book. Guns, knives, fights, it's all in here. FIRST DRAFT! Spelling mistakes will be edited ones the story is complete! Best listed: 6-2-2019: #24 in Saved 22-2-2019: #5 in mafiaboss 26-2-2019: #3 in mafiaboss 28-2-2019: #1 in mafiaboss 13-4-2019: #123 in Save 7-7-2019: #39 in Save 7-7-2019: #6 in Italians 28-9-2019: #2 in Save 13-1-2020: #1 in Saved 23-4-2020: #4 in Italians 27-9-2020: #1 in Italians 12-9-2021: #2 in Good Girl 12-9-2022: #3 in Gangleader 26-4-2022: #1 in mafiaboss 26-4-2022: #8 in love

𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐝. I'm in love with him but he's in love with my younger sister and has made that painfully clear to me. "Who are you in love with?" I ask softly, my voice barely above a whisper. "I'm in love with Isabella, your sister. She's the only woman I truly care about," he admits, revealing his feelings for my younger sister after we had just gotten married, it hasn't even been twenty-four hours. "I'll fulfill my role as your husband, but don't expect any love or affection. This marriage is just an agreement between our families, nothing more. Do you understand?" His words are cold, piercing through me like arrows. I fight back the tears threatening to fall and manage to reply, "I understand." But my pain would not last long, not until I meet Mr. Russo, Marcello's father who was that head of the Mafia, a dangerous and powerful man who stole my heart.

(My other books are better) 😭) Lelia Malik: a petite girl who was forced to go to Italy from her very very very strict Pathan parents. With her 'friend' Maya, but something unexpected happened. Not only that but her trauma and family ruins everything. EVERYTHING! She has a ed that she can't control and dark things happening and will happen. Damien Romano Luciano: the most dangerous Mafia boss all throughout Europe falls his eyes on a beautiful girl. Obsession forms. One more thing; He doesn't know the secrets she's hiding from him. She doesn't know he's a mafia and Damien would like to keep it that way. He will do anything- ANYTHING! To get her to for himself only. Preview 1 ~ "Shut up and go away!!" I said hitting his chest I heard many gasps and whispers. What what! "Doll, I will always be by you" he said so confident. Then I heard someone next to me say. "No one ever talked to king like that!" What does that mean? King..that name again?? Talk to him like what? Preview 2 ~ "Call me daddy" he said smirking. "D-daddy??! What?" I said confused. Preview 3 ~ Mama says she will marry me to Zain, a old man. But I have no say. She's always right. She says, 'just stay quiet and obey' She's going to lock me in the black room again! B-but it's for the best. And I'm not being abused. My father said it's normal for everyone. Every family does it. Every girl is like me...right? TW: bad language. Touching. Blood. Dark romance!!! Etc! If you're sensitive leave already. EATING DISORDER!! HER MENTAL HEALTH IS NOT OKAY! DONT READ IF YOU HAVE ANGER PROBLEMS!*

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.