"Our love was a case we both lost." When a brilliant lawyer and her ruthless prosecutor husband turn their marriage into the most brutal case they've ever fought, love becomes the one verdict neither of them can win-or walk away from. *** Naomi Carter is a fiercely intelligent lawyer with a near-perfect winning streak of 97% cases won. The only times she ever loses is to her husband. She's sharp, controlled, and commanding in the courtroom, but behind closed doors, she hides a woman who's never truly learned how to love. Nathaniel Carter is a ruthless prosecutor, relentless in his pursuit of justice, and impossible to read. Driven by a fierce need for control, he struggles to keep his own life from unraveling. He's the one man who knows his wife's weaknesses and exploits them with a quiet intensity, stirring both her frustration and desire. Their marriage is a constant battleground, scarred by a shared tragedy neither can overcome. Join these two broken souls as they fight to protect themselves while craving the one thing they fear most: each other. *** #1 in bwwm #1 in eroticromance #1 in blackwoman #1 in enemies #1 in grief #1 in childloss #1 in pregnancy #1 in brokenmarriage #1 in loverstoenemies #1 in darkromance #2 in mentalhealth #2 in enemiestolovers #1 in romance #1 in secondchanceromance

Isabella is desperate for her own independence, but her overprotective father stands in the way of her future. When she demands that she attends a University two hundred miles away from her home, her father only has one exception; a bodyguard. Elio is dedicated to his career to honour his late sister, but when he owes a favour to an ex-mafia boss, he takes body-guarding to a completely new level. Isabella is reckless and likes to push her bodyguards limits. Elio has zero patience and a desire to punish his client. When things start to get heated and unexpected feelings get in the way, their forbidden relationship becomes a distraction when Isabella's life is on the line. Elio is desperate to not let down another important woman in his life. But he can't save everyone, including his own bleeding heart. Tropes: - Mafia Romance - Bodyguard - Age-gap (8 years - FMC is 21 and MMC is 29) - Forbidden Love - Brat FMC/Grumpy MMC - Light BDSM (sub/dom vibes) - Size difference (5'4 & 6'6) - University/College Setting - Past Trauma/Healing - ANGST (so much of it)

We are feared. People treat us with respect no matter their age or position. They don't question us. Why? Because of our father. Il Diavolo as many call him. Ruler of the Underworld. King of the Mafia. Our father is a King and our mother is a Queen. Our father always told us that one day we'd be kings and that kings need their queens......well we found them. Now we just have to rescue them.... From themselves and those who seek to destroy them and us. May the odds be in our opposer's favor..... Because it's always in ours.

When Raven agrees to help sheltered Cassian complete his list of firsts in exchange for cash, it's strictly business-until their deal ignites an undeniable chemistry neither of them saw coming. *** After making a deal to finish her last year at Briarwood Academy in exchange for a shot at her dream job, 18 year old Raven Castillo has one mission: graduate and get out. No fights. No distractions. No complications. Cassian Hawthorne has spent his life buried in books, sheltered by his overprotective parents. But with college looming, he's ready to change that. He has a list of firsts to complete, and the unbothered new girl seems like the perfect person to help him. *** She needs the cash. He needs the experience. It's just business... until addictive kisses, lingering touches, and stolen glances make it anything but. What happens when their deal turns into something neither of them can control? Will they allow these sparks to fly, or will their personalities be far too different to carry on? ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐱 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲 [CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE] #1 in goodboy #1 in badgirl #1 in badgirlgoodboy #1 in plottwist #1 in forbiddenlove #1 in bucketlist #1 in eroticromance #2 in romance #2 in steamy #2 in lovestory #3 in teenromance

Beneath velvet drapes and candlelight, Lilith Voss - ancient, wealthy, insatiable - feeds on the city's desire one trembling body at a time. Her club is her den. Her prey always leaves wanting more. Kael never meant to be chosen. A broke lynx shifter hiding more than just claws, he signs her contract for hush money and mercy for his sick mother. He never expects her to taste what no one's tasted in centuries - the raw, forbidden heat of an omega. Now she can't stop feeding. He can't stop crawling back. He wants her inside him. She wants him under her forever. But there are other predators waiting for a crack in Lilith's hold - demons who'd bleed him dry just for one soft taste. He's the sweetest thing Lilith has ever hunted. And she'll ruin anyone who tries to take him from her.

Fashion and violence. Two things that Julius Arhan enjoyed the most. But being a rising fashion designer wasn't easy, especially when he was living a double life. And if that wasn't enough, he was set for a brand collaboration. Which should have been simple. The issue? The other brand in question was owned by none other than the infamous, ruthless CEO and heiress, Raylene Onte. Intimidating and cutthroat. Two words that describe Raylene Onte precisely. A tyrannical business queen, heiress to the Onte business empire and newly instated CEO. Her footsteps inspired fear and her glare sent grown men to their knees. She was nothing if not persistent. And when she wanted something, it was going to be hers. One way or another. She may just be a she-wolf with a very keen appetite for a jumpy rabbit (who secretly thirsts for blood). Tyrant business queen Ceo x Cool-on-the-outside fashion designer with a secret identity (Alternating First Person Narrative) -WARNING- [This story will contain fairly graphic depictions of violence and grey moral ground. This does not include gore.] Note - The story has a specific flow, it will alternate between all aspects, the fashion, the business, the relationships and the mafia scenes. Everything is relevant. Plot progression: Arc 1 - When blue-eyed wolf meets black bunny - Complete Arc 2 - Aggressively pursuing the bunny - Complete Arc 3 - How to spring an engagement? - Complete Mini Arc - Who to tell? - Ongoing Updates: Once a week (or just whenever I'm free tbh 😅) P.S. If this gets enough reads and votes I'm adapting into into a full length novel along with another unique AU. Check out my hero verse AU 'The Villainess's Antihero Crush'. https://www.wattpad.com/story/400751167-the-villainess%27s-anti-hero-crush

She stood, a smirk curling her lips, her gaze sharp enough to cut through steel. "You may command the world, Lucifer, but I know how to set that very world on fire." Lucifer's eyes darkened, a dangerous glint sparking in their depths. He stepped closer, his grip firm as he pulled her into the shadow of his power. "Then burn me, Fiore," he whispered, his voice like smoke and sin. "I'll worship the ashes."

When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

♔ She is cruel, ruthless, and arrogant. She is stunning, cunning, and deadly. She insists that we are not equal in this arranged marriage. She is the boss. She makes the rules. She can make me kneel in front of her with just a sweep of her lashes. She can make me feel things I have only read about in romance novels. But she can also break my heart with just a few words from her pretty mouth. And I am a hundred percent sure she will. Yet, I cannot stop myself from falling for my wife. No matter how much secrets she hides from me. ♕ He is sweet, innocent, and thoughtful. He is beautiful, smart, and full of life. He insists on making me happy and being my friend. He is the light of my life. He is the only person I have ever loved. I love him to the point of obsession. I would burn down the entire world to protect the boy with the lavender eyes. And if keeping him safe requires me to be the villain, then I would gladly become the devil herself. ~~~~~~ New update every week!

What happens when the person you've been wanting to forget suddenly shows up and messes you up again Let's hope nothing happens and everything goes smoothly without anyone knowing until I don't have to see him again A Vincenzo au Pic edit by 8589folder