She was never meant to be his bride. Yet fate exchanged her heart for his fury. When Elara Cross is forced to marry Adrian Vale, the man once promised to her late sister, she becomes nothing more than an exchange bride-a substitute pawn in a business deal sealed with tragedy. To Adrian, she is a ghost wearing the face of the woman he loved. To her family, she is disposable, an illegitimate daughter raised in cruelty and handed over like property. But Elara's quiet endurance unsettles Adrian more than defiance ever could. Behind her hollow eyes and malnourished frame lies a survivor who has known only pain, and Adrian's vow to make her life hell begins to fracture under the weight of her scars. As the secrets of their pasts unravel-and as the ghost of Adrian's lost love lingers between them-hatred twists into obsession, cruelty into protection, and an unwanted marriage into something neither of them expected: a story written not by fate, but by choice.

***Previous name~~~Mafia in love with quiet boy. A story that reflects how love can be elicited in silence. " His quietness captivated me into his spell " Can a heart hardened by the ruthlessness of the mafia be softened by the quiet, delicate touch of a boy who seems too quiet for this world? top Kook bottom Tae 18+ My YouTube channel @RomanceFanatic got deleted.Here you'll find all the parts of this fiction with a lot of changes. Please refrain from copying my work. While you may find inspiration from it, I kindly request that you do not replicate the title, ideas, concepts, or any elements related to this story. This work is the result of my dedication, creativity, and originality. Plagiarism is a serious offense. I urge you not to duplicate the entire storyline with only minimal alterations and the addition of some twists. No one has the right to reproduce my work and ideas in any form. I kindly request that you refrain from replicating my story. I have come across several stories that closely resemble mine, and I have received many messages about this issue. I urge you to use your own creativity and develop your own narrative. I do not own any images in the book but surely the book cover, the storyline & ideas are created by me. Thank you.

*serious editing is going on* She married a stranger who promised forever-unaware it was all a lie crafted to destroy her. Elena Bianchi, the gentle daughter of a powerful Italian politician, returns to Florence hoping to build a new life far from her family's tainted legacy. But fate has other plans when she crosses paths with Adrian Moretti-a man so charismatic, so precise in his affection, that she falls hopelessly in love. What she doesn't know is that Adrian is her enemy. Behind his warm smiles and tender kisses is a heart consumed by rage. Years ago, his sister was assaulted and silenced by men connected to the Bianchi name-and Elena's existence is now his weapon of revenge. With the full support of his cruel and twisted family, Adrian marries her... only to drag her into a nightmare. After the wedding, the truth unravels. She's beaten, starved, isolated-treated worse than a servant in her own home. And when whispers of a fate mirroring Adrian's sister begin to surface, Elena realizes she may not survive this marriage. But something begins to shift. Adrian starts to see the innocence in her eyes, the kindness in her broken smile-and guilt claws at his soul. Now he must choose: destroy the woman he once vowed to ruin, or risk everything, even his family's wrath, to save her. In a world built on betrayal and blood, can love survive the weight of vengeance?

A singer/scientist. An heir to a pharmaceutical company. Their love burns hot and intense. Until he tells her he's about to get engaged to another woman.

A biker, a girl, and a surprise baby. When you mess up so badly that she disappears on you, how do you win her back? First you have to find her...and that's the easy part.

Nico and Cosi seemed like the perfect couple...until Cosi discovered the divorce papers in her husband's safe, texts between her husband and step-sister...and a baby on the way.

Taehyung and Jungkook are a divorced couple but have a bit of a connection because of their son, Jungsoo. Jungkook won Jungsoo's custody because of his status. However, Taehyung is allowed by the judge to meet his son one week a month. But Jungkook will only allow Taehyung to meet Jungsoo if he is with him. But would it be possible to bring back their ruined relationship? Or just continue to be a broken family? Special thanks to @Katopark for the cover.

Nelo didn't have a choice, never really did. But now, now he's stuck in a loveless mating as a bargaining chip, waiting for his Alpha like a mistress rather than his husband. Warning: this book contains sensitive topics such as non-con/rape. If this is a trigger, do not read.

[COMPLETE] I looked at my mom's blue eyes. They held love. Her kind of love. Empty yet full of all her emotions at the same time. It was hard to explain. While her face remained calm, her eyes screamed of fear, joy, anger, love, sadness, pleasure and hatred. She didn't flinch. The traces of emotion rested within her blue irises and her black pupils. Those were the parts that held her screaming soul. Her raging spirit. Her crying mind. A child who had to grow into a woman she did not want to be. She raised the gun toward me. Warning. This story contains: - Abuse - Drug abuse - Violence - Kidnapping - Rape - Explicit descriptions

Jungkook is a classic Kingsdale bad boy. He is the most popular male in his college, along with his circle of pals. Every lady lusts after him, but Jungkook is unconvinced by love; he has never been in a relationship and is content to stay single. Will Kim Taehyung, the new boy at the college, change his mind about love. © Godchimi