Keena

A lie was supposed to be her weapon. But lies can cut both ways. Aliyah Santiago enters the Marino world with one mission uncover the truth behind her fiancé's death and make his killers bleed. Disguised as a Mafia princess, she plays the part flawlessly: poised, untouchable, dangerous. Every step she takes draws her closer to Brown Marino, the family's heir...and deeper into a labyrinth of obsession, betrayal, and power. But one man threatens to unravel it all. Ottavio, the Marinos' ruthless enforcer, watches her too closely. His suspicions slice through her disguise, his loyalty to Brown makes him untouchable, and yet when his hands brush hers, when his voice drops to a murmur against her ear Aliyah feels a fire she cannot control. "You think you can lie to me, princess?" "I've lied to everyone." "Not to me." Every stolen glance, every secret touch, every dangerous word exchanged pushes her closer to the edge. To fall for him would be reckless. To trust him could be fatal. But in a world where silence can kill and love is just another weapon, Aliyah must decide: is Ottavio the enemy who will expose her or the only man who can save her from herself? Deception. Desire. Danger. The game has begun, and in this game of Mafia thrones, hearts burn as fiercely as empires fall.

"I should kill you for what you've done," she seethed, her voice shaking with rage and something darker. He stepped in, chest to chest, his voice a seductive threat. "Then do it, tesoro. But don't pretend you weren't touching yourself last night, whispering my name like it was a confession." She tried to shove him, but he grabbed her wrists, pinning them against the wall with brutal ease. "You think I didn't hear you?" he murmured, lips grazing her throat. "Every breathy little moan... every filthy cry... all for the man you claim to hate." "I do hate you." His smirk was wicked. "Then hate me harder, amore mio. But next time, come to me instead of your fingers." SHE WAS PITCHED TO THE DEVIL FOR FINANCIAL PURSUIT. BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DEVIL TURNS OUT TO BE THE ONLY MAN WHO CAN RUIN HER...or save her? They said love and hate are closely related. She never believed it,until the night she was forced to marry into the very family that destroyed hers. The Saverios,covered in wealth, blood, and secrets. Ruthless, feared, untouchable. Her parents' death was no accident, and marrying their heir was a bitter pill she swallowed with venom on her tongue and revenge in her heart. Salvatore Saverio,cold-blooded, dangerously beautiful, and sinfully powerful,was everything she despised. A walking temptation wrapped in designer suits and whispered threats. She planned to seduce him, manipulate him, and dismantle his empire from within. But nothing could have prepared her for the man behind the mask. He's dominant. Obsessive. Possessive. And he sees right through her. What begins as a deadly game of power and lust changes into something far more twisted. And when she starts falling for the man she swore to ruin, she realizes too late: in her world where secrets ruled... Loyalties will shatter. Blood will spill. And love might just be the most dangerous weapon of all. But will they survive this trying, dangerous moment? Or will the sins of their parents haunt them?

BLURB: River never intended to be pulled into the dangerous world of the Mafia, but a single moment of bravery changes everything. In an attempt to save the man who fuels her wildest fantasies, she unwittingly steps into the path of Rico Swavey, the ruthless Mafia Lord with a dark, hidden past. Rico has built his empire on control and secrecy, keeping his heart locked away. But when River, the doe-eyed woman who sparks something dangerous within him, stumbles into his life, his defenses begin to crumble. Haunted by a crime from his childhood, Rico struggles to accept love, especially from someone like River. What happens when she becomes a stripper in his club? Can River break through the walls around Rico's heart? And can Rico forgive himself for the sins of his past to embrace a future with her? Dive into their world of passion, danger, and redemption in HIS HEALING GRACE.

Marty had always wanted a mate, someone who could grant her a little peek to the outside world, her life took another turn when she got to meet Dante, the cold and bad reputed Alpha King as her mate. She found out she was the chosen one of the moon goddess to save a lot of soldiers. Dante eventually accepting his mate, gave him a chance to be loved for the first time in his life. His Beta Theo happens to be the killer of Dante’s mother. Dante has been led on by his Beta to think he was the killer of his mother . His guilt made him isolate himself from other people. What happens when the king softens under the affection of the feeble and kind hearted Marty? Would their love thrive even after her prophecy is revealed to the wrong ears?

Nothing" my dad grabbed his jacket and headed out of the room so I quickly hid away before he could see me. Nothing makes any sense any more. My brother has been in that hospital for more than seven months and he is not getting any better. My parents as usual are acting as if nothing is happening…I just hope I don't lose my mind sooner or later. "All these won't be happening if you just get me the necklace" Alyssa appeared in front of me. I had become used to her paying me random and unwanted visits all the time. Trying her best to torment me in the most possible ways and she has been doing well.

Jasmine Thorne was the ultimate outsider, adopted into a world of billion-dollar deals and corporate ambition. She carried a secret burden: a foolish, unrequited love for her adoptive brother and the cold, ruthless heir to the empire, Jason Thorne. On the night she hoped for acceptance, Jason didn't just break her heart-he shattered her world. Before a crowd of high society, he publicly rejected her, choosing a polished, ambitious fiancée over the only woman he ever truly looked at. Humiliated and destroyed, Jasmine fled, vanishing into the world to rebuild her life piece by agonizing piece. Three years later, the timid girl is gone. Jasmine returns to the city a self-made powerhouse, confident, successful, and finally ready to face the man who cast her aside. But her stunning comeback ignites a corporate war. Now, two men are vying for her attention: * Jason Thorne, the penitent CEO desperate to atone for his monumental mistake and reclaim the woman he ruthlessly threw away. * Duke, the mysterious, powerful rival CEO who met her on her darkest night and has waited patiently to claim the fierce woman she has become.

Once a upon time they were a happy family. One accident changed it all. Mum and dad gone. Sister missing, Will they ever find her and bring her back? Is she safer with them or without them? Maybe letting her go is the best thing? The enemies are watching and waiting for the right time to break this family once again, Can they win the battle once again without losing anyone again?

Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded. It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers. The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational. The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves. Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.

Laura has always wished she would become a tomb raider and which she did with the help of her best friend Ralph. But things got twisted when she learnt about her past life. Find out in this thrilling story of love, adventure, betrayal and death..

David's choices

Mated and marked with the Alpha of the shadow pack of the north, Lena finds herself stuck in a life that she never enjoyed love and respect from her mate, Abel. Coming to terms that she could no longer take the humiliation from and the entire pack, she made up her mind to leave the mortar the expense of her life. Being treated like royalty in her new home, her new mate was everything Abel was not. Romance got intense and Lena finds out she's pregnant, this also conjured her superpowers she never knew she had. *** The Shadow pack faces a Great War that they will need help and the only place Abel could go was where he had to face Lena, the woman he treated with hostility. Will Lena agree to help the man that was cruel to her? Will Lena save the pack who humiliated her? Will Abel agree to her terms to save his people? Will he let his pride get in the way? Read to enjoy this intriguing story of love, hate, mercy and forgiveness.

"Go to hell " he said with stern and harsh voice. "N....no no no" she said with folding the hand of his. "I love you so much. Please don't do this." "You're my worst mistake in my life that i marry you. Now, I'm in my full senses saying this. He said, putting his finger on his heart, "I divorce you." Abruptly, she kept the hand on his mouth. Please, don't say another word. "I.... will kill myself." He removed her hand and grabbed her hand, what did you say, say again. She said with tremble voice, "I..... I'm not want to repeat that sentence." "Ohhhh madam, stop this useless tantrum."

Beauties? Don't annoy me, please. I don’t have time to play with all of you. Money? I like it! But it really bothers me that I own so much money. Power! That is my favorite. However, my power is so enormous that I myself even feel scared! You call me Brother Jiang? That’s how people used to address me, but now they call me ‘Mr. Jiang'. People always say that the whole world will be shocked if I stamp my feet. Hmm, not really. I don't have much strength on my feet. And they also say that my words can bring sanguinary slaughters. It's just kidding. Actually, my life motto is peace. What's more, they say that I can do anything I want all over the world. Come on. They even don't know me at all. How could they have the chance to talk to me?! Now, I get the system as my guidance. The door of becoming a hero has opened. Since then, an ordinary security guard heads forward and never stops.

*The Broken Egg* is a gripping tale of fragility and resilience set in a small, sunlit village. When a mysterious, cracked egg appears on Clara's windowsill, it unravels a chain of events that shatters the town's quiet facade. As Clara digs deeper, she uncovers buried secrets tying the egg to an ancient prophecy-and a looming disaster. With time running out, she must piece together the truth before the fractures spread beyond repair. A haunting blend of mystery and metaphor, this novel explores the delicate balance between hope and despair.