Veiled Desires: A Mafia Romance in the Shadows"
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Ongoing, First published Aug 15, 2023
Brian Moretti, a man of few words and a ruthless exterior, shields his emotions due to a traumatic past linked to his mother. In the shadows of his haunted existence, he murmurs, "Emotions are a luxury I can't afford." His disdain for women is rooted in a betrayal that echoes in his icy tone, "Love is a weakness, and weakness gets you killed." 



In the intimate dimness, Brian Moretti's eyes bore into Aaisha's, their depths revealing a vulnerability not often seen. "Aaisha," he confessed with a raw sincerity, "my eyes ache when I don't see you. You're a vision that I can't escape, even if I wanted to."



Aaisha, caught between his firm hold and the unyielding walls, felt a maelstrom of emotions within her. Confusion, anger, and perhaps a hint of yearning flickered in her teary eyes. 

"I ache for you, Aaisha. It's more than a desire-it's a craving etched into my soul."



The storm within her erupted into a slap that echoed through the room. The sting of her hand meeting his cheek reverberated.

Facing her captor, Aaisha's eyes blazed with defiance. "I wish I had died before helping you that day. Even if you kidnapped me or tore my body apart, I'll never accept you. That's not love,"

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A Tale of Faith and Forbidden Love...is a captivating story that delves into the complexities of identity, love, and the transformative power of faith, as two souls find solace and redemption in the most unexpected of places.
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They say first love is never forgotten, but for him, she was not just his first love, but also his last and only love, an obsession he could never let go of. Fardan Shehriyaar, the formidable owner of Shehriyaar Industries and known as the Shadow King in the mafia world, becomes captivated by Faiza Amani. Faiza, disenchanted with life, perhaps because she had never experienced true love, didn't know how to truly live. Fardan's intense passion might offer Faiza a new reason to embrace life, or it might drag her into a darker abyss. Will his love transform Faiza's world for the better, or will it lead to her downfall? Everyone's life holds its own secrets, and when these secrets are unveiled, they have the power to either shatter cherished relationships or mend broken ones. What twists and turns will their story take? Did Fardan truly fall in love with Faiza, or was it just a facade? Was there a hidden motive behind his affection? Thousands of questions arose in Faiza's mind when he suddenly decided to marry her the first time he saw her. Dive Into The Journey From Betrayal And Hatred To Love Obsession. Check Out Roman Urdu/Hindi Version Of This Book: Ishq Junoon. Troupes: Multi Couple Story, Enemies To Lovers, Mafia Boy × Innocent Girl, Stalker, He Fell First And Harder, Age Gap (6years), She Fell First And He Fell Harder, He Fell First And She Fell Harder, Forced Marriage & Second Chance. Love Series- Book 1 **Note:** I don't write mature stories. So, if you're expecting explicit romance, kindly reconsider reading this book. I'm an old-school person who appreciates pure, classic romance from the 80's. Follow Me On Instagram: @happyfairy7_