Liam Arden

Kidnapped on the eve of her engagement to a politician she didn't love, Valeria Moretti, daughter of Italy's most ruthless crime patriarch, wakes up in a fortified estate deep in the Carpathians, claimed by a stranger with bloodstained hands and a debt to settle. Damien Volkov, the Black Wolf of the Romanian underworld, doesn't believe in mercy, only balance. And the price for her father's betrayal is her. But Valeria has no pawns. She's been trained in silence, survival, and secrets. Yet nothing prepares her for the savage elegance of her captor... or the growing hunger that threatens to consume them both. As alliances collapse and a brutal vendetta unravels decades of blood-sworn loyalty, Valeria and Damien must decide what matters more: vengeance... or the love born from it. In a world where power is survival and love is a weapon, one wrong move could start a war that leaves nothing standing.

"You're a creepy bastard." His gaze smolders like a fire ready to consume, and his smirk is a lethal weapon. "Yet you hunger for me. Tell me, does your appetite always gravitate toward 'creepy bastards'?" Luca Romano, a widowed ex-Mafia boss, has always lived in the shadows, haunted by his past, only now he's become fixated on the woman next door. What began as a fleeting curiosity, an itch he couldn't ignore, has grown into an obsession he can no longer control. He knows everything about her, how she looks when she sleeps, the way her skin flushes in the heat of passion, even the pain that torments her every night. Isabella Mancini is a woman trapped in her own life. Married to an abusive husband, Giovanni Moretti, a ruthless Bratva hitman, Isabella's life has been one of constant suffering and manipulation. But when she reaches the breaking point, she runs to the only place she thinks might offer her protection, the dark, brooding mansion of her neighbor, Luca. But Luca's obsession with her is not as innocent as he would have hoped. His desire to protect her soon turns into a desperate need to possess her, mind, body, and soul. As their worlds collide, their dangerous attraction grows, and with it, the shadows of the past come to haunt them both. Now, Isabella must decide: Will she succumb to Luca's passionate obsession, or will she flee from the only man who has ever truly understood her? In a twisted game of love and power, the lines between obsession and devotion blur, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

"I stood at the edge of my heart and watched him choose her. In the end, I was not the one he needed. I was simply the one he settled for." - Noelle ~~~~~~~ I thought I was the one he loved. But a few days before our wedding, I saw him in a way I never had before. His eyes softened as he spoke to her. His first love, and the very woman who had left him in pieces. Heartbreak was something I knew too well. And as I watched the love he still held for her in his eyes, I realized what I had to do. I couldn't marry a man who wasn't truly mine. With no means to cancel the wedding and lacking the courage to confront him, I made a desperate choice to leave. I painfully gave his first love my treasured engagement ring thinking it was for the best and the only way to free myself. But when he saw that ring on her finger, the fragile world I had tried to escape began to shatter. His obsession to find me and bring me back ignited a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Lily's plan was simple! One night with a stranger and her father's life would be saved. Out of the blue, she agreed to a proposal. She had no idea her life was about to spiral out of control. What began as a fleeting encounter turned into a marriage contract, sealing her fate for a year. The promise of a luxurious life, a hefty paycheck, and a peaceful existence seemed too good to be true. And it was. Without having a second thought, Lily jumped at the offer. A year of supposed bliss transformed into her worst nightmare, shattering her every hope of having a better life!

He's even more attractive up close, my nostrils are invaded with his expensive scent and sex appeal. My knees grow week in my seven inches platform heels. His perfect brow raised. "Did I not request for a private session?" My daze was broken as I blushed in embarrassment of literally eye fucking this man. I nodded slowly and cleared my throat. "There's a no touching rule, sir." I state breathlessly. He stared down at me intensely with a slight smirk on his full lips. "Go on." ******** Yanna has been stripping for a year to pay off medical bills, unknown to her that she is the daughter to the former don of the Italian mafia. An unexpected private session with a mysterious man, changes the course of her life as he is none other than Enzo Bernadi, the current don of the italian mafia who had been promised a wife by the former don. What happens as she is forced to wed Enzo and has to adjust to the life of a mafia don's wife. Expect thrilling plot twist, action, betrayals and most importantly, the steamy romance that'll brew due to their forced proximity. *Expect mature scenes*

Anya has spent her whole life feeling trapped-by her sad past, a weird illness, and her evil uncle who now wants to sell her to a ruthless mafia boss. Freaked out, she runs away-only to end up right in the hands of the very guy she was trying to escape. Vincenzo is cold, scary, and everyone fears him. But instead of hurting her, he keeps her safe. As they start figuring out all the lies and betrayals around them, Anya realizes she's tired of being weak. She's done running-it's time to fight back. Anya has to face everything she's been running from. Her past. Her fears. And the truth about who she really is. Will she finally break free, or will the darkness win in the end?

Melissa Brant, a poor vegetable seller, from the poorest family in Rio Hondo finds herself sourcing for fund to pay her mother's medical bills. Fanny Luis, the richest mogul in Rio Hondo offers to grant her the money but for a price. "I will give you the money but you must sign a contract marriage with my mad son," he told her. Melissa never knew what she was opting for until she shared roof with Brian, the most violent mad man in Rio Hondo. Later Fanny reminded her, "You must give me a grandchild. Didn't you read the contract marriage agreement?" She was a virgin and never expected to get intimate with her mad husband. Fortunately, after she helped Brian regain his sanity, obsession possessed them. "Now I am fulfilled you have regained your sanity. The contract marriage agreement says you can divorce me once you regain your sanity. Please, Brian let me go," she pleaded. "I don't mind losing my sanity again if I deny what this heart feels for you now. I crave to stay with you forever. To hell with the divorce," Brian replied coldly. What will be their fate? Lets' turn the pages. It is going to be a bumpy ride. A must read!

For three years, she had never been able to see her husband who left the Aisle without showing his face. She kept waiting for his return home, despite everything. Her mother-in-law treated her like a slave until he returned. The day she thought she would be happy to see her husband who she has been waiting for three years, he appeared along with his first lover and declared that he only loves his girlfriend. Three years of their marriage broke within three days, she left, stepping onto his prestige. After three years, in a business meeting, she appeared as the biggest shareholder of his Enemy company. His Ex-Wife Is Now A Big Shot.

“You belong to me! Lisa, every fucking part of your body is mine!” Trey growled hoarsely, as his hands around Lisa’s waist tightened. “No, I’m not!, let go of me!!” Lisa said, pushing Trey on the chest. “I hate you!” After receiving divorce papers from her husband, six months after their marriage. Lisa tried to make their marriage work, but was shattered by her husband’s affair with her cousin. Feeling betrayed and broken, she left to start afresh. Six years later she becomes the most powerful woman in the underworld, and a genius Doctor in the outside world. What will she do when she finds out the mafia who kidnapped her son for ransom to lure her to come and save the life of his dying fiancé is no other person but her Ex husband? Will she put aside her hatred towards the two and save her cousin’s life? or watch her die? Will she forgive her Ex husband for kidnapping his own son? *** Trey Collins, a ruthless, domineering and powerful CEO in the business world and a ruthlessly merciless man, who wouldn’t blink at the idea of murder, torture and making one disappear from the face of the earth without a trace in the underworld. Every lady in Pearl city dreams of becoming his woman, but terrified of him, by his powerful and deathly aura. Trey married Lisa to spite his girlfriend, Valerie and would divorce Lisa after Valerie returns. But Lisa refuse to sign the divorce papers. Now everything reminds him of her after she signed the divorce papers, and left. He thought she didn’t want to lose him? He thought he wanted her out of his life? But No! He needs her. He must reclaim what is his and his alone!!

"120 million, going, going," the auctioneer announced, a proud smile gracing my face as I became Jaylen's dollar price doll. The smile faded the moment I heard, "200 million," some random young man raised his number with a smirk on his face from the other side of the hall, I guess this person was trying to challenge Jaylen but this wasn't the time for that. Kylie Candace Kazimir is one of the highest paid assassins but what happens when she is given a job by an anonymous person to eliminate one of the youngest, most successful and notorious mafia lords, Jaylen Noire Adryan. How will this one job affect her life? who gave her this Job and why? let's watch and see how Kylie will manage to pull this off or will she?

Trapped in a loveless marriage for four years, Elara endures Caleb Morgan's cold hatred and accusations. When she discovers she's pregnant, his cruel assumptions push her to walk away for good. But as Caleb uncovers the truth he once ignored, he realizes too late that he's lost the only woman who ever mattered. Now, he must fight to win her back, before their child is born and before Elara's heart becomes unreachable. Can love rise from the ashes of resentment, or is it too late for redemption?

[DARK ROMANCE STORY] "Who sent you to me?" the man asked. His fingers traced every inch of Natalie's beautiful face. "No one." She remained expressionless. "Liar!" Mr. Vittorio grabbed Natalie's long hair with such force that she winced in pain. Tears finally dripped from her eyes. Natalie thought being imprisoned by her ex and losing her modeling career was the most horrible thing in her life. However, she was wrong. Being auctioned off and bought by Don Vittorio was far more horrifying than anything else!