In this compelling novel, Stuart, a heartbroken businessman reeling from a recent breakup, encounters a chance meeting with Berry in a bar. Mistaking Berry for his ex-boyfriend, Stuart impulsively kisses him, setting off an unexpected chain of events. Berry becomes infatuated with Stuart, but his candid and sometimes explicit comments about Stuart's body create tension. Stuart soon learns that Berry is not just any chef but the world's number one culinary sensation. Despite his playful and carefree side, Berry's ability to be serious and his fiery temper become apparent, leaving Stuart torn. He repeatedly rejects Berry, convinced he can only love his ex-boyfriend. However, destiny has other intentions. As Stuart tries to distance himself from Berry, fate intervenes, drawing them closer together. Their relationship blossoms, but hidden mysteries surround Berry's sudden appearance in Stuart's life. The situation becomes even more complex when Stuart's ex-boyfriend reemerges, raising questions and challenges that threaten to unravel their newfound love. This novel explores themes of love, second chances, and the unpredictability of destiny as Stuart and Berry navigate the complexities of their relationship.
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Viewers Discretion: This story contains themes of violence, crime, and mature content. Reader discretion is advised, especially for young adults. ************* "In the shadows of SanCasas, every whisper carries the weight of a thousand sorrows, echoing the tears of a town haunted by its own past." Returning to her hometown, Nia's quest to find her abducted friend turns into a deadly race against time. As she delves deeper into the shadows of SanCasas, she uncovers dark family secrets that threaten to consume her. Every revelation sparks a deadly countdown, and Nia must navigate the treacherous path to save her friends, all while her own survival hangs in the balance. Amidst the glitz of glamour and the echoes of gunfire, a fiery love story ignites.But with danger lurking around every corner, can love truly conquer all? Or will Nia be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice? Surrender is not an option—it means DEATH..Born into a mafia family, Anastasia dreams of a life free from crime and violence. Her hopes are shattered when her family falls into severe debt, leading Italian mafia boss Dante Saviano to demand her hand in marriage to settle the obligation. Just before their arranged marriage, Anastasia has a one-night stand with the ruthless mafia boss Luca Moretti. As Dante starts to lower his guard and genuinely fall for Anastasia, he discovers that her heart is not solely his; she is also deeply involved with Luca. Meanwhile, Matteo Russo, a feared mafia boss who preys on others' weaknesses, learns of Dante's vulnerability through Anastasia and seeks to exploit it but ends up wanting to have her for himself. Anastasia finds herself caught in a web of power struggles between these three dangerous men, each driven by their own ambitions and hearts.
Frudi Rivera, the determined heir to the Rivera mafia empire, challenges the status quo by seeking to lead her family's organization in a male-dominated world. Her father, Francisco "Cisco" Rivera, assigns her to spy on the rival Martinez family, where she meets Dylan Martinez, the charismatic and rebellious son of Tristan Martinez. Despite their families' animosity, Frudi and Dylan embark on a passionate love affair, but their loyalty is tested when Frudi chooses duty over heart. As Frudi delves deeper into the rivalry between their families, she uncovers shocking secrets, including her mother's true identity as the leader of the Hermosa Lorena family, the source of the longstanding feud. Dylan, struggling with his own identity and responsibilities, discovers Tristan Martinez is his uncle, not his father. Torn between loyalty and love, Dylan must navigate his feelings for Frudi and his family's expectations. As tensions escalate, Frudi faces challenges from rival families, internal power struggles, and heartbreak. Dylan must confront his family's secrets and the truth about his own identity.
She heard nothing more than "Make sure you come back as fast as possible, Lana," before heading out of the house. She was so eager to see what the outside world had to offer that she ran outside with excitement. After collecting her package from the delivery man, she saw a little cat, which caught her attention. “Don’t run, cute little kitten.” She followed the cat with a giggle until she lost sight of it. Turning around, she saw someone holding a stick and biting into a cigarette. He hit her right away. “Let me go! Let me go!” she screamed as she found herself in a very dark locomotive vehicle, which she assumed was a van. In addition to the cries of those inside the van with her, it was incredibly dark. Lana experienced trauma because her family was murdered before her. Lana was kept concealed from the outside world unless she was due to receive something, and her safety was questioned. He is a ruthless, powerful devil in human form known as Axel Morales. He literally has the entire world under his control and can do and undo whatever he wants. People regard him as an angel, a wonderful person, a very wealthy businessman, and a CEO. Even with his good reputation, he is not someone to mess with. Lana had been kidnapped by his men and was brought to him. Although she was expected to be killed in the same way that he had murdered others who posed a threat to him or attempted to escape from him. But something about her makes him want to be closer to her, which he despised. Lana was still in the hands of this man, and her uncle was still looking for her because he was so fixated on keeping her in his domain or killing her to get her wealth. Will her uncle take her away from Morales' protection, or will she be able to stay safe and peaceful?
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Shea, a royal Vampire gets kidnapped by a cold hearted Mafia King while in search for her lost love. The idea of living with the people who fill the whole place with blood, was not helping her at all. Why did she end up being a Mafia's toy? Why couldn't she hurt him and how did he survive with a blood thirsty vampire? The mafia boy, his true identity and his reason to hold Shea back with him are still in darkness. He tries to find the answers to his own secrets through her. "You weren't like this." "What made you think that way?" The man scoffed while walking to her. "Because I know you better than anyone else." She didn't hesitate even one bit. He stood there staring into her eyes like a drunken pervert and the next thing she knew was being thrown to the bed as he removed his belt. How did they tackle their own problems? Will he be able to handle a Vampire in a blood house? Dig in to find out how a Vampire and Mafia King stayed together without killing and hurting each other. discord :- Kim_Aira_#1070A two in one Billionaire and Mafia contemporary action romance Volume 1 They are both shameless... The fiery redhead, Amani Parker, a freelance journalist got a once in a lifetime opportunity when she was given the story that would either make or break her career, which was to uncover the dirt on playboy billionaire, Leonardo DeVille. Leonardo, who bore grudges against women, decided the next one that crossed his path would bear the consequences. The conflict began the moment Leonardo and Amani met. He has never met a woman who blatantly opposed him. He would break her and make her beg for mercy She has never met a more cocky and egocentric man who acted like all women should worship at his feet. She would gather the dirt on him and expose the real him to the whole world. Will they fall in love in the midst of the war Leonardo had going on with the Mancini Mafia family? Volume 2 All's fair in love and war Gianni Mancini the mafia boss hated Billionaire Leonardo DeVille, not because he was determined to bring the whole of his Mancini family down but because Leonardo used his sister as a means to achieve his revenge. Even though his sister was not innocent herself, Gianni was determined to take his own revenge on Leonardo by also going after Leonardo's innocent sister Arianna. It was love at first sight for innocent Arianna the first time she met Gianni. Three months into their relationship, her world came crashing down when she discovered he was with her just because he wanted revenge against her brother. Now she was determined she wanted nothing to do with him but what was she to do when she discovered she was pregnant with his child?
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Felicia is a woman who is very sincere in love, but who would have thought that her boyfriend would actually take advantage of her sincerity. Rafael, he had the heart to give up his lover to marry a contract with a wealthy mobster for the promised prize money in very large amounts. Is Felicia willing to marry the mafia? Then how will Felicia’s life after that? Does Rafael regret having given up the person who loves him sincerely to another man?"The thin line between love and hate slowly disappeared when he felt her touch." Being the first born child and next in line to take over after his father, Desmond Fedorov was bound to his duties. After losing an important person in her life, Elsa dreaded the thought of losing another family member. In order to ensure the safety of the two powerful Mafia families, Elsa Marino and Desmond Federov were forced into an arranged marriage. Getting involved with a Marino was not even the last thing Desmond wanted but he had no other choice. He swore to never cross a line with his arranged wife. He wanted to be married to her only on the vows they had taken. Elsa also had no expectations from the marriage. Love was not something she expected of her new husband. She knew she would be his wife only in name. But with the growing tension and chemistry between them, how long will they manage to keep their hands off each other? With new secrets unfolding itself and the looming danger threatening to tear them apart, will the couple ever find love and peace? …… Excerpt: Desmond wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. "Let me go—" Elsa tried to push him away. He tightened his grip around her waist. "Didn't you say I could touch you anywhere I want? I am your husband after all." He gently grabbed her chin. She jerked her face to the other side and scoffed. "You wish. You are my husband only in name, remember? You want nothing from this marriage and neither do I." Keeping quiet for a while, Desmond shook his head. "I changed my mind." She frowned. "I want many things from this marriage.” He brushed the corner of her lips with his thumb. “And that includes you." …… (This is the first book of the Mafia hate and love series.) Instagram: author_sofia05 Discord: https://discord.gg/rxjSSJrzRF …..
Violet Meyers is the daughter of the one of top leading Mafia. Love, lies and misunderstanding contribute to her complicated relationship with her 'frenemy' Hunter Arch but what happens when her father is mysteriously killed and there are too many secrets... "She's a hurricane in human form" "He's like the first drop of rain."
"I have to choose her" he declared. "You can't!! You have already promised me!!" she yelped. "It was all a lie. I want her only" Synopsis Vera Charlene, the concealed girlfriend of Zane Kingston. She remained hidden just to avoid any torment for dating nephew of most feared French mafia leader. However, her life fell apart as soon as she discovered the fact that her boyfriend dated her for fun and already had another woman to marry. Vera belted down alcohol like water at the club every night. Bawling out of control and spending her time in club mostly as a result of heartbreak. But one night, the information about the most feared French mafia leader finding for a wife permeated into her ears. She established drunkenly. Collecting every piece of her broken heart and walking straight up to the uncle of her ex, Ezra Kingston. And she said, "Marry me!"
Sold to the highest bidder to pay off a blood feud, I never imagined I would be the pawn in my father's fatal game. Still, here I am before Enzo De Luca, the most vicious mafia leader in the city. Though appealing, he is cold, deliberate, and as lethal. Though my heart races just from his proximity, it is his touch that ignites me. My body betrays me and reacts to him in ways I am powerless over. And I melt as he softly, commandingly says my name. Enzo loves neither me nor another. In his deadly kingdom, I am only another bargain, another transaction. But every time we are alone, the conflict between us snaps—desire becomes a terrible addiction. Although I detest him for everything he stands for, I yearn for the way he consumes me, body and soul. He has made it quite evident—our marriage is more about power than love. Still, every angry gaze and every snatched moment in the shadow reveals something different. Benevolent underneath his icy façade lies something broken that appeals to the darkest sides of me. But depending on a man like Enzo may mean losing everything. Bound to him now, for better or worse, I am caught in a world where loyalty is brittle and treachery carries a bullet. Our friendship gets more perilous the more truths about his empire I find. And as the past calls for us, I have to question myself: will our passion be the thing that ruins us both or can I survive loving a guy like Enzo De Luca? Burning in his arms is me. But in his universe, I could roast alive.
Keira Hawkins thought that the new library patron, Nate, was disgusted by the birthmark decorating her face. But then, he asked to go on a date with her during their next meeting. The innocence of love at the first sight turned dangerously annoying when Nate refused to leave her side. Thankfully, with a mean slap to the face, done rightly in public by her mighty right hand, had rendered Nate to cease his nonsensical doings. And yet... One unsuspecting morning, she woke up on the most comfortable bed, in an unfamiliar room, cradled in the arms of a gorgeous man she crowned as the most annoying patron of the week. "You're the one who came to me," whispered Nathaniel Wolfe – the mafia lord who reigns over the east side of the country. It wouldn't be easy to shake him off. Moreover when she found a locked door in the library basement - the entrance to where some lost treasures were hidden in the maze, or so Nate said. Intrigued, Keira joined Nate on his quest to find the lost treasures before another mafia family find it first.
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[P.s: Don't purchase the last tier, thanks a lot.] "The recipe of my heart is; Your dash of love, a sprinkle of your joy and your beautiful smile." ~Ivan. _______ What happens when Lydia, a young bakery employee, finds herself caught in a web of romance and secrets? As she navigates her growing feelings for Ivan, the CEO with a dark secret, and her tumultuous past resurfaces with the return of her ex-boyfriend, Charles, chaos ensues. Amidst the twists and turns of love and mystery, Lydia, along with her boss Mr. Fred and her childhood friends who's surprisingly co-workers, shares their passion for baking through recipes and tips, competition and all. ________ Also note: Some parts of this book contains Baking and cooking Recipes which are guaranteed, however not all chapters. Thank You for your time and support. itNattarin, seorang wanita berusia 22 tahun yang dijual oleh ibunya yang mempunyai hutang yang sangat banyak pada seorang rentenir. Dia tidak bisa membayar hutang tersebut sampai pada akhirnya dia dijual oleh ibunya sendiri pada seorang mafia kejam yang bernama Bryan. Bryan McEden, pria berumur 29 tahun yang merupakan seorang mafia yang digilai banyak wanita, walaupun dia sendiri terkenal sangat kejam. Dia tidak segan-segan membunuh jika ada orang yang mencoba untuk melarikan uangnya atau pun menghianatinya. Kekejamannya berubah menjadi cinta saat seorang wanita yang bernama Nattarin yang dijual kepadanya. Bagaimana kisah cinta mereka? Happy ending atau kah sad ending?
Lovers-To-Enemies-To-Lovers -Blind MMC Who would have guessed that the perfect "spoiled daughter" of the famous lawyer and the civil engineer would fall in love with her neighbor ... but not any man. A blind man to be more specific. A blind mysterious man that has plenty of dangerous secrets hidden behind him. Secrets that could make two lovers who are deeply in love turn into enemies. Book contain: MafiaxLawyer word count: 150k-200k
"I've watched you grow from a naive college student into a mature man over the three years you've been with me. I've accompanied you as you've grown, and you've accompanied me through many happy days. I don't know when it started, but I found that I wanted to keep you firmly within my sight. Over the years, you're the first person who's made me want to settle down. I don't trust anyone else to sleep by my side, but if it's you, I think... I should be able to, no, I mean, I'd be willing to spend a lifetime with you. This is the first time I've confessed my feelings to anyone in my life, so think about it. The roses in the car, if you like them, keep them, if not... I'll take them back. That's it." The recording device in the trunk abruptly stopped. It was a clever device that would automatically start playing as soon as the trunk was fully opened. Having fulfilled its purpose, it lay quietly amidst a car full of red roses, as if waiting with the roses for their owner to retrieve them.
``` Volumen 1: Completado Enlace al Tráiler Oficial de la Novela a continuación: 1. Enlace de Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fvoXQS 2. Enlace de Youtube: https://bit.ly/3v81ATG Advertencia: Un viaje de amor y odio tipo montaña rusa y una historia conmovedora equipada con misterios. Dylan Sterling, el más joven y despiadado director ejecutivo del Grupo Sterling, posee poderes especiales que superaron al Grupo. Dinero, fama e inteligencia eran claras evidencias de su estatus en la sociedad a la que pertenece. Su talento excepcional tenía un propósito oculto, y el mundo oscuro que gobernaba era cruel. No mostró misericordia con aquellos que bloquearon su camino y devoró a quienes intentaron enfrentarse a él. Savannah Schultz, de 21 años, huérfana convertida en modelo, estaba comprometida para casarse con Devin solo para obtener apoyo para el negocio familiar que su padre había construido durante muchos años. Más tarde, la situación se torció después de la muerte de su padre. Y su tío Dalton Schultz la adoptó para obtener todo lo que ella tenía, incluida la ayuda de Devin. Devin la había vendido como a una esclava a su tío Dylan - para urdir un plan contra el hombre notorio a cambio de capital adicional para inyectar en su empresa. Dylan la había consumido como una caja de chocolates y la trató como una ficha de negociación. Se sintió desequilibrada y cayendo en un abismo profundo. Ira, tristeza, vergüenza: se hincharon dentro de ella y amenazaron con arruinar su vida. Para salvarse de la humillación, él planificó perfectamente tomarla como su esposa nominal y prometió ayudarla a romper el compromiso y apoyar el negocio familiar. Ayuda e humillada, aceptó su trato. Empezó a hacerse fuerte frente a esos abusones, pero seguía siendo débil cuando se trataba de él. Vivieron juntos pero se trataron mutuamente como extraños. No tenía planes de enamorarse de ella ya que alguien había ocupado su corazón hace unos años. Entonces la situación cambió cuando descubrió quién era realmente ella. ¡Pero el mundo oscuro que él gobernaba amenazaba con destruirlos! Misterio, engaño y venganza los impulsaron a ambos a surgir juntos. Portada creada por Weilan. Si quieres saber más sobre la historia, sígueme en Instagram: annashannellin. ```
Andrew Valencian, eleven years after the incidents of “Owned By The Mafia Boss” is all grown up and now the embodiment of all that’s right and wrong with the rich. One thing about him is clear—he doesn’t, and will never believe that love is anything good. “So one day you wake up and now you can’t live without a person who can’t give a fuck about you, and now you’re caught up in a toxic cycle of depending on them—and you people make it seem all roses?” Who would want another to control how you feel about your life? If you feel happiness, sadness or anything at all? At least not him. So when his mother, Scarlet Walker–Valencian arranged for a woman to help him with his lack of faith in love, he wasn’t at the top of the world. But he did see one thing—an opportunity. An opportunity that would change his life forever.
"Will you be my boyfriend?" Ashley asked Zane making his eyes wide. "I'm your chauffeur, Ms. Nicole." He answered. Zane Marcellus, Underworld Mafia King. The most feared Mafia Leader in underworld. He is a Devil himself and is known for his ways of torture. He is a Heartless Monster, powerful, rich, arrogant, cold hearted, ruthless and mouthwatering-ly handsome. But, he fell in love at first sight with the woman that he came across and to make her fall in love with him, he joined near her as her chauffeur. Ashley Nicole, Founder and CEO of Mirror interior designing studio. A Rude arrogant Bussinesswoman who didn't cared even about her family for the sake of her dreams. Her dreams mattered to her more than anything in her life. The only one that she had ever loved after her dreams, companies is her boyfriend Ivan who cheated on her. The only thing that she hates in this world a lot that is betrayal. To show that he doesn't deserve her and she is over him. Ashley asked her handsome driver to be her boyfriend for a day on her ex-boyfriend wedding day. What happens when they had to continue their little drama for a more days? Love starts to bloom, The truth comes out, Secrets unveiled. Will Ashley still be together with Zane knowing his truth for the sake of their love? Or will she runs away from him?