First-Person POV Web Novels & Artist Hate to Love Stories

Dark Romance Left with no other choice, former heiress Carla Dawson is forced to work as a stripper at Velvet Steam. She never imagined herself falling this low or selling her body to the highest bidder—until his icy fingers touch a place they shouldn't. Carla has always believed pleasure was something beyond her reach. But with Don Angelo, the ruthless mafia boss who owns Velvet Steam, she finds herself craving the forbidden touch of the man she should fear most. But Angelo isn't ready to give in to the feisty little fox. Not yet. First, she must beg. She must show him just how badly she craves his touch. Only then will he claim the tempting little seductress as his exclusive pet. But surviving beside Don Angelo is another matter entirely. With one wrong word, a bullet could greet Carla in the next minute. After all, the mafia Don's heart was shattered by another woman—and Carla is the one paying the price. When Carla discovers something she can never unsee, she realizes there's no escaping Angelo's dangerous world. She has only two choices: stay or stay. For the sake of her sickly brother, Carla will sacrifice anything—even her freedom—to keep him safe. So she remains at Angelo's side, playing the obedient pet while every instinct screams danger. But Carla is hiding a secret. A secret that could destroy everything between them. What will Don Angelo do when he discovers that his favorite pet is actually his greatest nemesis? Forgiving her would make him a sinner. But killing the woman he has come to crave might be the one thing he can never bring himself to do.

~Zara~ I kissed him, then stole from him. A one-night stand with a billionaire wasn’t supposed to end in a job offer—or a manhunt. Cassian Wolfe isn’t just rich—he’s dangerous. He doesn’t ask questions. He takes. And when I disappear after stealing his family heirloom, he doesn’t call the cops. He hunts me. But instead of revenge, he offers a job. One that keeps me right under his control... and him right under my skin. I thought I could play him. Use his obsession. Use the secrets buried inside Wolfe Enterprises to destroy everything he stands for. What I didn’t expect... was to fall for the man I came to ruin. And now? I’m not sure who’s really playing who.

Serena stood in awe staring at the the most beautiful eyes she has ever seen, wondering how blessed she was to meet someone this beautiful just when she was having a very bad day. Damian Blackwood, a powerful and guarded billionaire haunted by past heartbreak, stumbles upon Serena Johnson's enchanting art studio during a moment of vulnerability. Drawn to the beauty and depth of her paintings, Damian finds solace in Serena's artistic sanctuary, where emotions are expressed in vivid strokes of color. Serena, a compassionate and talented artist, senses the turmoil within Damian and opens her heart to him with patience and understanding. As their connection deepens, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, trust, and unexpected love. However, as their feelings intensify, Damian's fear of betrayal resurfaces, threatening to tear them apart. Past scars and the weight of his guarded nature create an emotional tug of war between embracing love and protecting his heart. As Serena's art becomes a powerful conduit for emotional healing, Damian learns that vulnerability doesn't signify weakness, but rather a profound strength. Through the canvas, he confronts his inner demons, finding the courage to trust and love once more. As their bond strengthens, a series of challenges test their love and commitment. A business crisis and personal setbacks threaten to drive them apart, but their deep connection and unwavering love becomes their beacon of hope. Can Damian let go of his fears and open up to the positivity of love? Will Serena trust her heart and embrace the love she never saw coming?

Lacey Stevens father is in serious financial trouble. The only way to get him out of it is to marry the notorious billionaire, Blake Dandridge. The problem is Blake is a dastardly ruthless man who is rumored to have murdered his own father to get control of the family business, Alden Investments. The bride gets cold feet and runs, leaving Blake to look like a fool in front of all of New York's elite. He's mad as hell about it and he isn't going to stop looking for her so he can make her pay.

A fiercely independent and highly disciplined art student, known for her intense focus and guarded nature, is meticulously planning her final thesis exhibition – a project she sees as her only path to healing from a past betrayal that left her emotionally scarred. Her carefully constructed world is upended when a plumbing disaster in the dorms forces her into a temporary, shared apartment with the university's star rugby captain. He's a charismatic, powerful 'golden retriever' type, known for his easy charm and protective instincts, but also carries the weight of his own family's expectations. Initially, she views him as a loud, distracting presence, leading to clashes over shared space and differing lifestyles. However, the rugby captain is 'immediately obsessed' with her quiet intensity and the raw emotion in her art. He actively seeks to understand her, offering unwavering support and protection, especially when her past trauma threatens to derail her artistic process.

I'm 29 years old, nearly 30 and so far, my sister and Photography have been my life and soul. Ever since I stepped foot in my first darkroom during my Sophomore year I always had a hunch that this would be my true passion. Since I held my first camera. Set up my first tripod, captured my first photo and filmed my first piece. I just knew that this is what I wanted to do. My life has been a complicated mess since I was 10 years old. My life was thrown away by my parents because I was a burden to them, I had a pen pal who I vented my anger out on for years yet he had become a huge part of my life. I haven't had a serious relationship in...well...ever and It's not every day that you find a man wanting to talk to you...granted, this man is the one who spilt his coffee down me the first time we met and from then on he became the Baine of my existence. I live in Texas City, Houston and I love what I do, the freedom it gives me being behind a camera but it also comes with a price when you least expect it. My life was complicated enough but when I vent out on a secret to this man, my feelings towards him become stir crazy and a whirlwind of emotions. One's I didn't want in the first place because 2 weeks before meeting said man...I was applying for a year long fellow ship abroad. A once in a lifetime opportunity to go to one of Spain's most explored and cultured cities - Barcelona.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Degradation, anal play, breath play, Praise kink, Dub con, murder, among others. Read at your own risk. To all my girlies with lots of likes from people on your dms, may it be a secretively obsessed, tattooed antihero wanting to defile you on camera. “If you're going to have sex in the bedroom next to mine, at least pretend you're enjoying it.” Croix said. “But I have a proposal.” Raffaele Delacroix is my new step brother and my secret behind closed doors at night. After learning my boyfriend's inability to satisfy my needs, he steps in like the cool brother he is. What could I have done? Refuse him? Never… I crave the rush he gives me. True, it's forbidden and taboo but whatever…normal is overrated.

Temperance coming from a rich to poor family after her mom died. She is abused in every way possible. It’s hard for her to trust people but when Alec comes into her life she can’t help her undying attraction towards him. Alec is a heart throb that has every girl eyeing him. His dangerous aura makes it seem like his heart is untouchable. As soon as he meets Temperance he realizes that he can’t seem to want to live without her. His only goal now? To save her. Her only goal? To get out in any way possible, even if it means death.

Luke is an events organizer and moved to Maiami, receiving the best job offer. He had nothing to complain about, if he hadn't had the misfortune of having a neighbor who they met didn't like each other. Jackson is a painter, who lives next door and is convinced. To make matters worse, she met up with the man who broke her heart and left her at the altar, Dereck. She, thinking it would be the most peaceful change of her last years, realized that it was more complicated than she imagined. Even though Luke feels attracted to Jackson, he won't admit it and will do anything not to fall in love, but he will manage to live with Jackson in an indifferent way.

The letters started it. The truth might end it. When death threats start arriving for pop star Julian Vance, elite bodyguard Kael Thorne is assigned to keep him alive — whether Julian wants him there or not. What begins as a battle of wills turns into something neither of them expected. But when Kael traces the first threat back to Julian's own hand, he has to decide: was any of it real, or was he just the mark in someone else's desperate game?

After being accepted into a prestigious university located in upstate New York, Rose Campbell, a visual arts student begins her academic life. Together with her newest group of friends, who become her family, she is ready to begin her new journey as an adult and face all the challenges that come her way. When Christian Davis, a mysterious chemistry student, unexpectedly enters her life, Rose discovers a new source of inspiration for her days, and most of all, that love and hate are separated by a thin line.

I was always the second choice — the shadow, the secret daughter. I watched her savor the image I built for her, watched her take everything from me without a second thought — my paintings, my boyfriend, and now… my life. I thought being married to him would finally change my life. But I was wrong… He was cold and unbearable. Yet, for some reason, I couldn’t ignore the strange feeling I had toward him. His cold gaze made me feel safe instead of scared. And every time he was around… I wanted to run into his arms. Little did I know, he would become the most important person in my life. I was falling for him. And now my so-called sister wants him too. But this time… I won’t let her take what’s mine.