"There's always a price for everything, including life. Men pay millions for power and knowledge. But a wiser one would kill to know even your silliest thoughts." Zaviero De Santis, The Maestro. *** Zaviero They call me The Maestro, for sinister reasons. You see, corruption and depravity sings in my soul, an unending melody into darkness. As the Don, the Italian underworld is my brutal symphony and my heart? A callous stone that beats only for vengeance. When I am faced with the task of producing an heir, I already know who my bride is. Her. The girl I left behind. Kaira He was my best friend, an almost lover. Until a dark tragedy tore us apart. Now, he's back with an ultimatum I had no idea of-get married to him or face the dire consequences. And this time, he's more savage. Dangerous. Wicked. While I tell myself I am done with the blood stained lies and the gory secrets, those silver eyes of his, reveal a different story. Beneath that ruthless exterior is a boy who once held my heart. And now, a naive part of me is drawn to the sensual pleasures he promises. To the fiery touch of sin. His sins. But in a world where betrayal is currency and love begets weakness, loving him might come at a dark cost-my life. An 18+ Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage (Book 1 of The Touch of Sinners)

Cover by Ashtonlirwin Seren had a rough start. As a child, she was the runt of her pack before the system took her away from her parents and sent her to live with Ian McGreggor, a kindly old man. All Seren wants is to be left alone. Pack life is not for her. It is a place where she would only be pushed around and treated like dirt and a mate would only make it worse. She believes that she has everything under control- working as McGreggor's store helper during business hours and a free wolf the rest of the time. But when she accidentally trespasses on neighboring pack lands, she sets a storm of change in motion and finds her wolf hunted. When the alpha finally gets his hands on her, Seren's worst fears come true and she is forced to make a decision. Face a new lifestyle or run. Read the sequel Providence or follow the brother in Donovan's Desire for more! Like, comment and share. Thanks for reading and for your support!

Book 2 in Kidnapped Series Nathaniel Jaymes Harden (Nate), rich, good looks, and kind at heart. But when the only girl he's ever love weds another man, he decides to seek revenge against the man that took away his happiness, and what better way to do it than taking away the only other girl the man love most, his sister, Lillianna Nina Chambers (Lillie) and to use the exact same method the man used against his first love: kidnap. ------------ When Lillie feels the rope drop from her wrists, she quickly brought her aching arms around her and examines the red mark on her delicate skin, gently rubbing at them. Pouting her lips, she swirls around to him and inches her wrists closer to him. "Look what you've done!" the pout never leaving her lips. Just one look at her puckered delectable lips and a growl erupts from Nate's throat. Within a flash, his large hands grab hold of each side of her face, the tips of his fingers lost within her soft brown hair. He brought their faces only inches apart. She can see the fiery hunger burning deep within the depths of blue. She can feel herself slowly getting lost in his intense gaze. "Your body's been teasing me all day," his voice low and husky sending a pleasurable jolt down to her core, "and now your lips are begging me to kiss them." He slams his lips down on hers hard, needy and hungrily. Book 1: The Mistake

{#1 in teenagers} {#2 in fiction} {#2 in popular} "You better not tell anyone about this." "Aw why not? I'm sure your fandom of desperate girls would love to know that their precious prince charming needs a babysitter." I smile innocently back at his death glare. "I'm serious, nerd. I could make your life hell." ------------------------------------------------------------ Marnie Jones is an ordinary 11th grader. Her only intentions are to get good grades and save money for college with her babysitting job. Everything is going to plan. Until she gets a job babysitting the high school bad boy, Zeke Blakely. The two come from complete different social groups, and Marnie automatically hates Zeke and his big ego and cocky attitude. He's a player. He's dangerous. He's reckless. She's safe with an overthinking problem. As the two are seen hanging around school together, attention gets drawn to Marnie. Which she hates. But she also catches the eye of a handsome jock, too. And why, you ask, does a 17 year old boy need a babysitter? You'll have to read to find out. WARNING: contains vulgar language and mature scenes.

Sophie Cooper is part of the social Elites at Ridgevale High, being friends with them since freshman year. They're the girls every guy wants to have and every girl wants to be, and the boys who make the female population swoon and gawk. Alex Rosewood is part of the Rebels at Ridgevale High. They're popular too; but in a different way. With their leather jackets and badass vibes, they don't look like a particularly inviting group of people . The Elite and Rebels hate each other. Despise each other actually. They're both aware of the very thin line which separates the two social groups. But when Sophie and Alex get stuck after school together for the next few months forcing them to move beyond their rivalry, things begin to spiral out of control. What happens when they become good friends and the Elite start playing games with Sophie? One that doesnt seem to have an ending. Well, you change the game around of course... •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Completed highest ranking in romance: #4 (2020/02/23) highest ranking in teen fiction: #165 (2020/02/23) all rights reserved

Amelia Montgomery is one of Rosewood High's cheerleaders along with her best friend Stella Hayes. Her and Stella have been friends ever since kindergarten when Amelia fell off the monkey bars and Stella helped her up afterwards. Stella has a brother named Easton Hayes and he has always teased Amelia since she was seven. They both agreed that they thought he was a heartless prick who treats girls like rubbish. One Friday night Amelia decided to go to a party. At the party Amelia ends up slipping and falling into her worst enemies lap, but what makes the situation worse is the fact that some drunk dude accidentally stumbles into her causing her to slide forward and lock lips with none other than Easton Hayes. Oh how Amelia's life couldn't be anymore ruined. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I lean in so that our noses are touching which causes us to close our eyes as our breaths become more harsher. "I can't stand being friends with you. Everytime I see you all I want to do is push you against a wall and kiss you" he whispers out which makes me smile a little "So, what are you going to do about it?" I ask him teasingly with a breathless voice "This" he says before he connects our lips which makes me reach up and place my hands on his cheeks.

[#1 Teen Fiction | #1 in Romance] Bad boy Luke Dawson is stuck living with clumsy nobody Millie Ripley for the summer. When she ran over his most prized possession, her world changed. She had to pay him back for every dime of damages, and the favors he called in weren't just about money. She had to pay him back, and everyone knows how payback is a... This is a love story. Hot boys like Luke Dawson never pay attention to nobodies like Millie. But here they were, two kids from opposite ends of the chain, set to turn the whole hierarchy upside down. Because no one can stop attraction. When opposite attract, the spontaneous reaction can be a combustion or a downright explosion. With Luke, my money's on the explosion. We're talking public humiliation, roller-coaster emotions, drama among cliques, prissy sisters, crazy mothers and a whole lot of hotness from resident bad boy and neighbor, Luke Dawson. And FYI, (c) copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved. Stay chill, N

"I know we broke up, but.., " he whispers in my ear, trailing his finger lightly along my arm. He places a soft kiss on my collarbone, making a shiver course through me. He tilts his head so he's staring straight into my eyes. His pupils dilate as he gazes at my face, stroking my cheeks slightly with his thumb. "I just can't seem to give you up." And with that, he crashes his lips onto mine. ~~~ After her boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend and disappears from town without an explanation, Dove Kelch loses all hope in love and fairytales. Two years later, she plans to go through the senior year unscathed, but everything changes when her ex returns to town in the grandest way ever. Insert the arrival of a new exchange student who falls for Dove and threatens to break down her walls, being everything her ex wasn't. But as they say- your first love is always the hardest. Now Dove is stuck between her cold-hearted first love and the new guy who treats her like a queen. As feelings unravel and secrets unveil, Dove gets to learn that the devil you know might be better than the angel you don't know. And how quickly can love change to obsession? Throw in the funniest classmates, late-night drives, crazy parties, and get ready for this roller coaster of drama. Warning: contains mature scenes.

Have you ever met that one guy who changes your life? The one who scatters your soul into pieces yet you can't stop loving him? Scarlett and Xavier - BFF's, well this is what scarlett thought they were! Have you ever experienced love at first sight? Scarlett Henderson, your typical miss goody two shoes who insanely fell in love with Bad boy Xavier Thorn. Her dreams came crashing down when he left without a goodbye! The only question which lingered on her mind was - WHY DID HE LEAVE? She changed herself completely from soft and naive to hot and refined. But one thing she couldn't change or erase was her feelings and his memories. Damon Styles, entered Scarlett life like an angel, she was again somehow becoming the old scarlett WITHOUT Xavier next to her. But what if her past is coming back? What if Xavier is coming back along with his past and most heart breaking news along with him? How will she choose when Xavier and Damon both stand in front of her? Xavier? Or Damon? Catch up this love traingle story and see how the mysteries unfold! ✨ -Alina Ashh🖤 ⋆⋆ Ranking ⋆⋆ ✔ # 1 Badassfemale [07-01-21] ✔ # 2 Kickassheroine [22 - 11 - 20] ✔ # 9 Boynextdoor [03 - 01 - 21] ✔ #6 Rising [24 - 11 - 20 ] ✔ #3 Triangle [ 18-11-22]

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