𝐇𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡. "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐦, 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚?" "𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮." ... Celine Grant is a college student at the University of New York. Ever since she'd learn how to write and read, her biggest dream was to become a thriving author. But being that's a quite common dream amongst people, it's been a struggle. She finds herself often stuck in the shadows of her peers, her skills always being overlooked. But when a news article becomes desperate for some information on the infamous Billionaire, Matthew Benedict, she decided this is her opportunity. Little had she known, there was a reason bedsides his arrogant attitude that people went out their way to avoid the billionaire. And certain things should stay covered... ... Trigger warnings: KIDNAPPING, SLIGHT STOCKHOLM-SYNDROME, Drugs and Alcohol abuse, use of hard drugs, foul language, mature scenes, extreme toxicity, very light bdsm, mentions of self-harm, obsession, smoking, dubious consent, cheating, Domestic abuse, abuse, signs of anxiety, Gang related violence, homophobia, mentions of statutory rape, mentions of a miscarriage, sexual coercion, murder, cheating, manipulation, mature sex scenes, unprotected sex, rough sex, kinks, torture, blood. [BWWM]

❝𝐻𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑟, 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑢𝑝 𝑏𝑦 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑘𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠. 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑐ℎ ❝.

Mabel Jenisse. A simple librarian, The most precious flower in all of the gardens. Humble, kind, naive and beautiful, she was of true rarity indeed. Unaware of Mr. Novikov's watchful eyes, her presence stirred a silent longing in him he never knew existed. Diomedes Novikov. A determined businessman, He was the biggest business mogul from Russia. Establishing his name in North America through hard work and perseverance, he became one of the most respected entrepreneurs in his area. Despite his icy exterior and reputation for being heartless, his aura commanded fear and respect from everyone around him. No one truly understood him, and few dared to try. They kept their distance, wary of his presence and the power he wielded. Having never experienced the warmth of love, he was caught off guard when his heart stirred with attraction for a certain librarian. In her gentle presence, he found himself questioning everything he thought he knew...

He is a king of shadows; she is a master of the light. In the high-stakes heat of Miami, Dr. Vivienne Saint-Preux is a woman of impossible standards. A brilliant trauma surgeon by day and a fierce legal mind by night, she has spent her life building a fortress of logic and independence. As the daughter of a proud Haitian family, she knows that in this city, you either command respect or you are crushed by it. Rafael "El Padrino" (The Godfather) Varga is the chaos she never saw coming. When the head of Mexico's most ruthless cartel is wheeled into her ER-shot, bleeding, and barely clinging to life-Vivienne does the one thing she was trained to do: she saves him. But saving a man like Damian comes with a price. He doesn't just want to express his gratitude; he wants to own the hands that mended him. For Rafael, Vivienne is a revelation-a woman who doesn't tremble at his name or blink at his power. For Vivienne, Rafael is a moral landslide. As his enemies descend on Miami, the hospital walls can no longer protect her. She is pulled into a world of gilded cages and blood-soaked legacies, where her legal brilliance is his greatest weapon and her medical skill is his only weakness. Between the sterile white of the OR and the dark neon of the underworld, Vivienne must decide: will she uphold the laws she's sworn to protect, or will she become the queen to a man who recognizes no law but his own?

An impossible debt. A dangerous offer. A love that could ruin or redeem them. For her entire life, Amara Johnson has lived in a bubble. Sheltered and coddled by her loving but average family, her world is small, safe, and predictable. That all shatters when she follows her brother to Tokyo for a fresh start. But her brother's secret gambling habit plunges them into a nightmare. He didn't just borrow money-he borrowed from Kenzo Sato, the most feared and powerful Oyabun of the Yakuza in Japan. Now, to protect her brother's life, Amara must leave her quiet job at the bank and work off his massive debt in Kenzo's front: an exclusive, members-only cafe in the heart of Shinjuku. She's out of place, naive, and terrified. And she's utterly captivating to him. Kenzo Sato is a vision of controlled chaos-sharp suits over intricate tattoos, a piercing gaze that sees everything, and a billionaire empire built on power and respect. He is everything her sheltered life taught her to fear. To Amara, he's utterly terrifying. To Kenzo, she's an exotic breath of fresh air-a innocence he never knew he craved. He makes her a new offer: become his exclusively. His companion. His obsession. In return, her brother's debt vanishes and she will want for nothing. It's a gilded cage that promises to lift her from poverty and change her life forever. Caught between fear and a fierce, unexpected attraction, Amara must navigate a world of danger, luxury, and dark desire. Can her sheltered heart survive the ruthless world of the Yakuza? Or will the man who owns her debt also claim her heart?

In a world of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden desire, Nasyra finds herself entangled in a dangerous game a man known as Lucifer. From their tumultuous encounters to their simmering passions, their relationship blurs the lines between love and hate. Haunted by her father's dark legacy, Nasyra is thrust into a world of intrigue and revenge when she becomes the pawn in Lucifer's deadly game. As their attraction intensifies, so does the danger surrounding them, forcing Nasyra to confront her deepest desires and darkest fears. With Lucifer's past shrouded in mystery and Nasyra's future hanging in the balance, their journey is fraught with deception, manipulation, and undeniable chemistry. But as they navigate the treacherous waters of lust and longing, they must confront their own demons and decide whether to succumb to the irresistible pull of passion or resist the allure of forbidden love. In Lioness, passion ignites, secrets unravel, and boundaries blur in a thrilling tale of love, lust, and betrayal. Will Nasyra and Lucifer succumb to the flames of desire, or will their forbidden obsession consume them both? 🥉 #3 in dark romance

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙨- 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙞𝙭 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 ⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊ He never wanted a wife. She never wanted a husband. When Shannon Harris is forced into an arranged marriage with the feared heir of the Russo family, she expects a lifetime of cold silence and obligation. What she doesn't expect is Giovanni Russo. Arrogant. Protective. Infuriating. A man who claims not to care, yet watches her when he thinks she isn't looking. A man who pushes people away but would destroy anyone who dares hurt her. As Shannon finds herself trapped in a world of family loyalty, dangerous enemies, and mafia politics, she begins to see the man hidden behind Giovanni's reputation. And Giovanni slowly realizes that the woman he once considered a burden has become the most important person in his life. But love alone can't erase the dangers surrounding them. Betrayal, secrets, revenge, and old family rivalries threaten everything they've built together. And when the people they love become targets, Shannon and Giovanni must decide how far they're willing to go for each other. Because in a world where trust is dangerous and loyalty is everything, some people are worth risking it all for. An arranged marriage mafia romance filled with family drama, heartbreak, humor, jealousy, found love, and a man who would do absolutely anything for his wife. ⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊⚊ 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚, 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭,

Elara Jones finds solace in silence and sugar. A shy, curvy baker with a softly spoken heart, her world is small and predictable: a quiet office job and a fledgling home bakery where she pours her soul into every treat. She is innocence embodied, and she's content with her simple, invisible life. Kaelan Vance is a king in a world of shadows. A mafia tycoon with a empire of legitimate companies and illegitimate dealings, he commands with a look and takes what he wants. He is a man forged in ruthlessness, his heart untouched... until a glimpse of Elara shatters his control. He isn't just drawn to her beauty; he's captivated by her quiet strength, the peace she radiates, the innocence that stands in stark contrast to his own stained soul. What begins as a fascination quickly spirals into a dark, all-consuming obsession. He must possess her, not just her body, but her heart, her smiles, her very soul. For Elara, Kaelan is a storm she never saw coming. His attention is terrifying yet intoxicating, a whirlwind of danger and desire. He showers her with a devotion that feels like love but looks like madness. He will burn the world to keep her safe and break anyone who dares to look her way. This is a story of two hearts colliding: one learning to love, the other learning to let go. One is a quiet melody, the other a destructive symphony. Can a love built on obsession ever become a sanctuary, or is it just the most beautiful prison of all?

Daisy Brooks never had an easy life. The tragic death of her mother shattered her world and left behind a huge void. Her alcoholic father filled her days with constant fear and torment. After years of abuse, she finally got the courage to pack her bags and leave her past behind her. Meanwhile, in the heart of the city, Dominic Valentino commanded a reputation that struck fear into the hearts of men and ignited desire in women. As the Don of the notorious Italian Mafia, he ruled the criminal underworld with an iron fist, his name whispered in hushed tones. His power was unquestionable, and he showed no mercy to those who crossed his path, with one exception, his little sister Lily. Fate intervened, and Daisy crossed paths with the notorious Dominic Valentino. They both come from completely different worlds. How will their entangled lives unravel?

BOOK ON HOLD-- writers block 😔 𝗜𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗝𝗘𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗦 is the perfect little ballerina - soft-spoken, obedient, and untouched by the world that sold her. To everyone else, she's just a quiet girl with lowered eyes and pointed toes. But 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 knows better. He sees the way her hands tremble. The way her smile doesn't reach her eyes. The way she obeys like she's afraid not to. And it pulls him in. She was promised to him-a contract sealed in blood, not love-and now she belongs to a man as cold as he is calculated and controlling. Rafael doesn't crave her affection. He isn't looking to be wanted. What he wants is to unravel her. To possess every piece of the girl the world calls delicate. But Ivory isn't fragile. She's fractured. And the closer he gets, the more she falls apart for him. In a world of shadows, power, and pain, their connection becomes something twisted. Addictive. Dangerous. Because when you give yourself to a monster... you don't get to choose what parts of you he keeps. And when control slips... Desire takes its place. And Rafael never loses. 𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ・❥・ "Careful, Ivory. I play rougher when someone thinks they can outmatch me." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ・❥・ { 18+ | Dark Mafia Romance } 𝖢𝖮𝖯𝖸𝖶𝖱𝖨𝖳𝖤 𝟤𝟢𝟤5 @𝗐𝗋𝗍𝖾𝗇𝗂𝗆