In the cutthroat halls of a powerhouse corporation ruled by the enigmatic CEO Lorenzo Volkov, 36, a 25-year-old Indian-Irish woman struggles to prove herself amid the pressure and fear he commands. Haunted by her ex-husband's toxic words about her weight, she's battling insecurities when a brutal discovery-his cheating-shatters her world. On that dark night, an unexpected presence becomes her silent refuge: Lorenzo, the one man she fears yet can't ignore. He's cold, unreachable... but maybe, just maybe, he sees her. As their paths entwine, a forbidden, slow-burning spark ignites-one they both fight to suppress, because neither is ready to surrender to the power of wanting someone. With every glance, the tension thickens; with every touch, the walls around their secrets begin to crumble. Can they navigate the treacherous landscape of desire, power, and vulnerability without losing themselves-or will the weight of their pasts tear them apart? Lorenzo Volkov, a man cloaked in shadows, doesn't do vulnerability. The ruthless CEO has mastered the art of control, yet there's something about her-her quiet strength, her guarded eyes-that stirs a dormant intensity within him. He's drawn to her, though he won't acknowledge it, and she, still reeling from betrayal, isn't looking for rescue. But as the walls between them blur, the question becomes: can she trust the darkness of his world to lead her to light? WARNING: This story is filled with abuse, serious abuse, killings, abortions, murder, it is different from what I have done with my other books. So if you're uncomfortable please skip this book. Credits: Story cover credits: SweetsTreatsForAll

(BOOK 1 Of the QUEENS OF CHAOS SERIES) Isa Valen doesn't believe in restraint. Two weeks ago, she did champagne, a sinfully accented stranger, and a night so consuming she ran before sunrise. She doesn't remember his face. She doesn't remember his name. But her body remembers the way he made it burn. When her sister runs to New York, Isa follows without hesitation. New city. New job. New distractions. Then she meets her boss. Erik Orlov. Billionaire. Bratva Don. A devastatingly gorgeous tattooed man built from control and violence wrapped in tailored suits. The first time he looks at her, something tightens in her chest. The first time he steps close, her pulse betrays her. She doesn't recognize him. He recognizes the curve of her mouth. The sound she made when he touched her. The way she ran. The night she can't remember is the one he hasn't stopped replaying. Now she works beneath him - in his office, in his space, in his world. Every glance lasts too long. Every accidental touch feels deliberate. Every breath between them feels charged. And Erik Orlov does not chase. He claims. Enemies circle his empire. Loyalty fractures. Power shifts. But none of it unsettles him like the woman sitting across his desk, pretending she doesn't feel it too. Until two pink lines appear. Because the only thing more dangerous than their chemistry... Is the secret growing between them. And this time, he won't let her run.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 Haze De Luca is the scariest, heartless, most popular boy in the school. Every-time he sees her, he is annoyed. She is an eyesore to him and he can't comprehend this feeling he has towards her. Evelyn Parker is far from what he is. She is shy and has a heart of gold. He is her bully. She thinks he's a monster and is terrified of him. She doesn't know what she did it deserve any of this. ... From since freshman year, he has made it his personal mission to bully her. She has grown to hate him over the years for this but what will happen when they decide to become enemies with benefits? Will they finally address their growing feelings towards one another, or will she remain his secret? ・‥...━━━━━━━☆☆━━━━━━━...‥・ *This book contains sex scenes, drug use, some inappropriate language, physical and verbal abuse which may be triggering for some readers. Please read at one's own risk as a trigger warning will not be designated at each chapter.* THANK YOU FOR THESE TOP RANKINGS!!! #1 in enemies #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in enemieswithbenefits #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in teenromance #1 in teenfiction #1 in badboy #1 in bully #1 in highschoolcrush #1 in forbidden #1 in characterdevelopment #2 in loveromance #2 in highschoolcrush #3 in highschoolsweethearts #3 in highschool #4 in drama #7 in loveromance

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 Enzo Mariano is known for being nothing but ruthless. He is feared by all in the Italian mafia. He kills on site and fears no one. He has reclaimed his throne and is hungry for revenge. Elianna will do anything to protect her baby brother. She just wants Haze to stay happy like she promised. She will never break her promise, even if it breaks her. ... What will happen when Elianna is thrown in an arranged marriage with Enzo? Will there ever be peace between these two who just can't seem to get along? Will she manage to keep her promise or will he eventually break her? ・‥...━━━━━━━☆☆━━━━━━━...‥・ There are some references from 'His Secret' but this book CAN BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE! *SLOWBURN* *MATURE* This book contains sex scenes, some inappropriate language, physical and verbal abuse which may be triggering for some readers. Please read at one's own risk as a trigger warning will not be designated at each chapter. THANK YOU FOR THESE TOP RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in arrangedmarriage #1 in dark #1 in mafia #1 in enemies #1 in marriage #1 in Italian #1 in revenge #1 in slowburn #1 in lovers #1 in hatetolove #1 in pregnancy #1 in darkromance #1 in mafiaromance #1 in italianmafia #1 in enemieswithbenefits #1 in sunshinexgrumpy #1 in fakecouple #1 in forcedmarriage #3 in badboy #3 in billionaire #6 in love

When a suburban Black girl meets a hard life Hispanic boy.

Rosalie is living in a gloomy world as she drowns in debt, working endless hours and never has a second to herself. Even though she has the best job in the world being a paramedic, she's filled with dread and worry for the future. When her car runs out of petrol on the way home from work in the middle of the night, she has to walk through one of the most dangerous parts of the city. Only to witness a man being shot and left to die. Rosalie wants nothing more than to save lives, and she's determined to save his. Tristan is living the high life with his multi-billion pound career within alcohol distribution, but whilst also being heavily involved with the underground side of the city. He's a lethal man when he has to be, and most people wouldn't dream of crossing him when dark rumours are spread about him online. Needing to seal a business deal with the man who owns every nightclub in the city, there's one exception, he must get married within three months. Tristan doesn't believe in love, and he certainly doesn't want a wife, but when it comes down to it he has to pick someone otherwise he'll lose a lot more than just money. After dreaming about the woman with dark green eyes and long brunette hair who saved his life, he decides to propose a deal that will benefit them both. He knows it won't be for love because he doesn't believe it exists. Tropes: Billionaire romance Mobster x paramedic Marriage of convenience Age gap 8 years Forced proximity She saves his life 'My wife' 18+

As war erupts between the Greek and Sicilian mafias, the powerful Accardi family must fight to protect their empire. Accardi Obsession unravels a dark, multi-POV mafia story charged with forbidden chemistry, explosive family tensions, and an arranged-marriage pact that turns sworn enemies into something far more dangerous. *** The Sicilians trusted them. The Greeks tried to take their empire. Now, the balance of power hangs by a thread. In the third season, the Accardi family faces their greatest war yet - one that will test loyalty, love, and blood itself. Costa and Millie are fighting to protect the family they built together, even as war threatens to tear them apart. Rocco and Alessia are learning what it means to be married in a world that can take everything from you in seconds. And when a new marriage alliance is proposed, one Accardi makes the ultimate sacrifice, and enemies become lovers... or whatever you call it when hate gets complicated. There's a war brewing, a wedding on the calendar, and at least four people pretending they're not in love. The Accardis are back. Pray for whoever stands in their way.

The first rule of the Ricci estate was simple. DO NOT LOOK AT THE CAPO! Dalia broke it the moment his shadow filled the doorway. She had felt him before she saw him. The shift in the air. The quiet fear that crept up her spine and settled between her shoulders like a warning. Men like Lucien Ricci did not announce themselves. They were sensed. Felt. Endured. Everyone said he was ruthless. That his hands were stained with blood and power in equal measure. That once you belonged to him, you never truly left. Dalia had never planned to belong to anyone. She was just a maid. Quiet. Invisible. A girl with dreams tucked away where no one could touch them. Until his eyes landed on her and did not look away. Until his voice said her name like it tasted good. Until one command changed everything. There was a moment, later, when she would understand that it had never been about choice. That desire had teeth. That power could be intoxicating when it wanted you back. Lucien Ricci did not chase. He waited. And when Dalia knelt at the edge of his world, trembling but willing, he knew exactly what he would do. He would ruin her carefully. He would claim her completely. And she would never be the same girl who walked into his room again.

2021 NEW EDITION | COMPLETED From dodging airborne slot machines to an unplanned swim in the fountain of a luxury hotel, it's safe to say that a trip to Las Vegas doesn't go as Carrie Blair had planned it to. A part-time teacher by day and an artist by night, Carrie thought that a fun, relaxing weekend in Vegas with her best friend was exactly what the two of them needed to unwind. Instead, her presence in the city of lights attracts the attention of a rival Alpha. Luca Ronan thunders into Carrie's life with plenty of demands and expectations of his new mate. Unfortunately for him, Carrie isn't one to fold under pressure-even when it's applied by the most intimidating Alpha in the country. Stubborn and determined, Carrie puts as much space between her and Luca as she can. But how long can she remain ill-willed against the charm and passion that comes with the formidable Alpha she has been destined to love? // Story by @MaybeManhattan Highest Ranking: #1 in Werewolf Featured by @Werewolf and by @Wattpad

The ring is smaller than I imagined. Dim lights, the scent of sweat and leather thick in the air, the crowd a muted roar around us. And then there's him. Kai. Standing just inside the ropes, muscles taut, eyes sharp, every line of him danger incarnate. My chest tightens before he even moves. "You shouldn't be here," he growls, voice low, like a warning-and a challenge all at once. "I... I just-" I try to speak, but the words die when his hand lands on my waist. Firm. Claiming. The ropes press against my back, my fingers tremble as they find his chest. Solid. Unyielding. The pulse beneath my palm is steady, like a drumbeat keeping time with the fight raging just feet away. "I could throw you out," he murmurs, a dangerous smirk tugging at his lips. "But I don't want to." My heart hammers. Every swing, every punch in the ring echoes like a drum in my chest, matching the wild rhythm of desire and fear racing through me. He leans closer, heat brushing my ear. "You think you're in control. You're not. Not here. Not in my world." I shiver. The leather of the gloves, the scent of blood, the grit of the ring-it's his world, and I'm already caught. Already tethered. Already craving him, even though I know I shouldn't. One move. One heartbeat. And the line between danger and desire dissolves entirely. I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE PICTURES USED IN THE CHARACTER AESTHETIC AND THE COVER.