Novels
Short Stories

Genres

All
Romance
Werewolf
Mafia
System
Fantasy
Urban
LGBTQ+
YA/TEEN
Paranormal
Mystery/Thriller
Eastern
Games
History
MM Romance
Sci-Fi
War
Other

Characters

57
Ruthless×
All
CEO
Alpha
Independent
Hidden Identity
Possessive
Dominant
Luna
Mafia
Ruthless
Goodgirl
Arrogant
Badboy
Omega
Protective
Lycan
Rebel
Rogue
Brave
Secretary
Teenager
Bully
Slave
Intelligent
Playboy
Badgirl
Doctor
Hybrid
Twins
Vampire
Warrior
Victim
Actor / Actress
Beta
Witch / Wizard
Professor
Beast
Agent
Hunter
Demon
Lawyer
Artist
Triplets
Star
Detective
Decisive
Nanny
Police
Dragon
Medical Genius
Angel
Optimism
Sister-in-law
Paranoid
Gamer
God of War
Beastman
Widow
Show more

Plot & Setting

50
Second Chance×
All
Betrayal
Forbidden Love
Revenge
Hate to Love
Contract Marriage
Second Chance
Weak to Strong
Age Gap
Affair
Regret
Love-Triangle
Misunderstanding
Divorce
Reject
Pregnant
Campus
Love after Marriage
First Love
Secret Love
Twist
Office Relationship
Lovers Reunion
Twisted
MxM
Forgiveness
Face-Slapping
Reverse Harem
Love at First Sight
Reborn
Flash Marriage
Royal
Gay for you
Superpower
Alternate Universe
Substitute Bride
Sports
Harem
Apocalypse
Kingdom Building
Cultivation
Blind Date
Immortal Hero
Level up
God of War
Substitute
Golden Finger
Post-apocalyptic
Lit-RPG
System
Death Countdown
Show more

Themes

21
Dark Romance×
All
Dark Romance
Werewolf
Drama
Contemporary
First-Person POV
Mystery
Adventurous
Tragedy
Sweet Love
Comedy
Third-Person POV
Action
Familial Bond
Survival Game
Exclusive Love
Eastern
Finance
Witch
Prison Break
Xianxia
Mecha
Show more

Dark Romance Web Novels & Ruthless Second Chance Stories

Explore novels and web novels featuring Ruthless, with Second Chance and Dark Romance content. Browse engaging stories online and find your next read.
Filter By

Content words
All<30k30k-50k50k-100k>100k
Sort By

PopularRecommendationRatesUpdated
Fake Dating The Dangerous Hockey Brother  - undefined novels & stories
RoseArt
Glinda has loved Ethan, the second son of the Alpha, for as long as she can remember. Found alone in the forest at five years old and taken in by Alpha Hawks of the Blackstone Pack, she has spent years living among brothers as nothing more than an omega. Invisible. Powerless. Unwanted. But on the first day of senior year, she gathers the courage to confess her feelings to Ethan. Instead of love, she receives humiliation. Rejected publicly. Mocked in front of the entire pack. Heartbroken and desperate to escape the shame, she runs, only to collide with the last person she should ever be near. Kavrain. The firstborn. The heir. The future Alpha. The brother known for cruelty. The one who has bullied her for years. Freshly returned after five years away, Kavrian is nothing like she remembers. And when a reckless moment leads to a kiss, she doesn’t hate it. In fact, she likes it and surprisingly he does too. Kavrian has never had an erection. He has never been turned on, but that changed when he kissed Glinda. He knew he wanted more, so he made an offer. He asked her to fake date him. It was a deal with one simple rule: Do not fall in love. But the more they pretend, the more real it becomes. Kavrian grows possessive, jealous, and protective of Glinda and Ethan begins to notice her, but now Kavrian won’t let him anywhere near her. Brother turns against brother. Fights erupt. And just when Glinda thinks her biggest problem is her heart… she discovers the truth. She may not be an omega at all. And breaking Rule Number One could cost Glinda everything.
1.3K
Save Me - undefined novels & stories
Alexia_Dream
Mia Anderson’s life has been defined by her battle with addiction, holding her back from achieving her dreams of becoming a successful businesswoman. After a failed attempt to land an accounting job, her past catches up with her, and she spirals back into old habits. But as she faces the consequences of her actions, Mia is forced to confront her darkest fears and find the strength to rebuild her life before it's too late.
1.3K
A Contract With The Mafia Lord  - undefined novels & stories
Fairy ❤️❤️
“ How much do you earn a month?”  “$75,000.”  “Only? How much will you earn in six months?”  “$450,000.” “And a year?”  “$900,000.”  “If you earn $900,000 a year, it will take you four years to pay off and who do you think will wait four years for a paltry sum?”  “I will work four jobs then.”  “And you expect to earn $75,000 from each job? You can't be serious.” He replied with a scoff. Biting the corner of her lips, she tried to come up with something else but her brain went blank.  ******************  Finding her boyfriend in bed with her best friend, Scarlett is left heartbroken and alone. What she didn’t expect is her life to change the very course of her existence after suffering a car accident and an unexpected matrimony in the hands of the most ruthless mafia man in Las Vegas, Damien Steel.  He needed a wife and she was the perfect candidate.   Love blooms in the hearts of the two individuals. However, their love is put to test.  Will they overcome, or surrender to the will of the temptation that surrounds them? Or perhaps, their love was never meant to be....
1.1K
Dangerous Game- Love in the Strangest Place - undefined novels & stories
IWRITE
She was the daughter of a monster. He was the brother of a ghost. And their love was never supposed to exist. Sama Arthur has spent her entire life locked away in a golden cage—an Omega born to a cruel kingpin who saw her as a pawn, not a person. The only man who ever showed her kindness died for it. So she ran. She bled. She disappeared. Now she lives under a stolen name, with trembling hands and nightmares she hides behind lipstick and laughter. But monsters have long memories. And so does Dean Wason. Dean is an Alpha forged in blood, trained to kill, and fueled by one thing—revenge. His younger brother was executed with a bullet to the head. The killer walked free. Now Dean wants to break him—but not with bullets. With heartbreak. With suffering. With the thing his enemy loves most. So he hunts Sama. He stalks her. Finds her. But when he finally sees the terrified woman dancing under neon lights, he doesn’t see a target. He sees something twisted and broken. Something like him. And that changes everything. She’s supposed to die. He’s supposed to walk away. But obsession is a wildfire—and neither of them is safe. What starts as a trap turns into a war of dominance and surrender, secrets and scars. Dean wants to hate her. Sama wants to survive him. But desire is betrayal. And love? Love is lethal. When lies unravel and the truth cuts deep, Sama learns that Dean isn’t just the man who could destroy her—he’s the only one who ever truly saw her. And Dean? He realizes that the woman who ruined his mission is the only one who ever understood his pain.
1.5K
CRIMSON ~ The Veil of MINE [Mafia Romance] - undefined novels & stories
ShineeSunshine
[Book 1 — From the Mafia Dark Romance MINE series] He lowered his head, his pupils burning like molten fire. “Maybe you think you can escape from me… but you can’t,” he whispered, his voice brushing her ear like a dangerous promise. Her breath caught—because deep down, she knew he was right. He was her warmth. She was his peace. But peace was never meant to last in a world like theirs. --- ZAFIRA Wilder, a 30-year-old divorcee, rebuilt her life far from the wreckage of her marriage and betrayals that nearly broke her. But fate has a cruel way of circling back. One night changes everything—when she collides with AZRAEL Sartori, the enigmatic and ruthless Italian Mafia boss whose very presence feels like sin wrapped in silk. Drawn into his dangerous orbit, Zafira finds herself in a game where every move is life or death, and every kiss feels like both salvation and ruin. But Azrael isn’t just power and shadows—he holds secrets that link Zafira to a darker, older truth. A truth that could destroy them both. One moment she’s rebuilding her life, the next she’s trapped in his world—a world of whispered threats, burning gazes, and a kiss that feels like a promise and a warning all at once. But Azrael doesn’t take no for an answer… and every time she tries to run, he pulls her deeper into his dangerous game of shadows, secrets, and desire sharp enough to cut. Now she’s caught between a love that feels like salvation… and a man who might be the weapon that destroys her. When your heart belongs to the devil, can you still choose your own fate? Perfect for Mafia Dark romance lovers who crave a blend of danger, desire, and the supernatural.
1.3K
The Mafia Boss's Estranged Bride.  - undefined novels & stories
Megan McQueen
“Bring my wife to me.” The words echoed through the hallway. Five years ago, Isabella Romano died. Or… so the world believes. She had been forced into a cold, loveless marriage with the ruthless mafia king, Lorenzo De Luca where Isabella was nothing more than a pawn in a dangerous game of power. But on the night she uncovered a secret that could destroy his empire, she became a target. So she did the only thing she could to survive. Disappear. Now living under a new identity as Elena Rossi, Isabella has built a quiet life far away from blood, betrayal… and the man she once called husband. But when a high-profile art restoration job leads her straight into Lorenzo’s world again, everything she once buried comes crashing back because Lorenzo never forgets and he never forgives. The moment he sees her, one truth becomes clear, his estranged bride was still alive and this time, he’s was never letting her go. Now dragged back into a world she barely escaped, Isabella must hide the one secret that could destroy everything; she didn’t leave alone, she had left with his son. But as enemies close in and buried truths begin to surface, one question threatens to tear them apart: Did Isabella run to betray him… Or to save his life? Because in a world ruled by power and blood, love is dangerous and secrets are deadly.
10
1.3K
Eve and the Devilish Alpha - undefined novels & stories
Sommy Pearl
Born an Omega with everything to lose, Eve has spent her entire life hated by the relatives who only want her father’s empire for themselves. When betrayal strips away her security and the clock begins to run out, she is forced to consider the unthinkable—marriage, even if it means marrying a stranger. Enter Sage Hawthorne. The dangerous, ruthless Alpha whispered about in every corner of the pack. The man people fear more than they respect. The man she accidentally approached with a contract marriage proposal… only for fate to bind them tighter than either expected. What begins as a cold, calculated agreement soon turns into something darker, deeper, and far more treacherous. Because Sage isn’t just the devil they warned her about… He’s the one who might ruin her, claim her, or save her… and Eve can’t tell the difference anymore.
1.3K
Oh No! Mr CEO Is The Father Of My Kids - undefined novels & stories
Sammie Lewis
Hazel Bennett's life crumbles on her wedding day when she finds her fiancé cheating on her with his secretary. Heartbroken and devastated, she spends the night in the arms of the stranger before leaving town for good. A few weeks later, Hazel discovers she's pregnant. It isn't until seven years later that fate brings her back to Seattle with twins she birthed for a man she thought she’d never see again. Now talented and unstoppable, she takes a job in a hotel in Seattle but what happens when she finds out that Nicolas Vaughn, the richest and most ruthless billionaire is her boss and he is in fact the man she slept with seven years ago—the Father of her kids. “It’s you.” His deep voice and familiar scent filled the room. My stomach knotted the moment our eyes met. That night came back to me in hot, pulsing flashes. Seven years ago but I still remembered him like it was yesterday. I gasped softly, “Oh No! Mr CEO is the father of my kids.”
886
OWNED by MAFIA DON NERO: She's his to destroy  - undefined novels & stories
Thriller zean
“You’re mine now,” Nero’s voice was low, rough velvet that sent chills down her spine. “No one touches what’s mine. No one even thinks about touching what he can't afford- his life.” A flicker of heat curled through Amara’s body despite herself. “Don’t kid yourself ” she shot back. “This marriage exists only because of our children.” He gave a short, dangerous laugh. “Is that what you tell yourself to sleep at night whenever I hear you orgasm at the thought of me every night?” ~~~~~~~~~` Two years earlier, Amara had spent a single reckless night with Nero De Santoro — the man whispered about as the most ruthless crime lord in Italy. That night left her with more than regret; it left her with his twins Determined to keep her children safe from his violent world, she vanished without a trace, raising her daughter in the shadows. But when her children fell dangerously ill, Amara’s desperate search for help forced her to face the one man she swore she’d never see again. Nero was stunned to learn he had a daughter — and cruelly clear about his terms. If Amara wanted his support, she would have to marry him. What began as a cold-blooded arrangement soon twisted into something neither could control. Amara expected to despise him, but behind the walls of his power, she glimpsed pieces of a man she didn’t recognize — protective, haunted, almost tender. Every argument, every stolen glance, every night they shared blurred the line between hate and hunger. Until Amara uncovered a devastating secret — a connection between Nero De Santoro, her husband, and the tragedy that had destroyed her family years ago. A tragedy that had made her turn her back on her Mafia bloodline..........
10
1.2K
Chasing My Hockey Alpha  - undefined novels & stories
Chioma Writes
Betrayed and killed, Lena was reborn and given a second chance to take revenge on all those who hurt her. To begin with, she accepted the ring of the man she hated more than anything else. The cherished hockey player of her college. Griffin Walker made her life miserable, continuously bullying her but he was the only one who seemed to care about her but why was it different in this new life? Why was she the one chasing after him now?
1.4K
Claimed By The Alpha's Desire  - undefined novels & stories
Luna.P
Blurb "You’re mine, even if I have to ruin the world to keep you." **** Alicia’s life as an Omega has always been one of suffering—mocked, abused, and treated as less than nothing by her Pack. But when her parents are captured and executed by the merciless Alpha Caspian, her world shatters completely. In a cruel twist of fate, she is sold at a slave auction—only to be purchased by the very man who destroyed her family. Now, she belongs to him. Alpha Caspian is a monster, feared by all. Ruthless, dominant, and unyielding, he takes what he wants without remorse. And what he wants is Alicia—his new plaything, his personal slave, his bed warmer. She hates him. She fears him. But her wolf… her wolf craves him. Every touch sends fire through her veins. Every command makes her body tremble—not just in fear, but in forbidden desire. Caspian enjoys her torment, but even he can’t ignore the electric pull between them. As their twisted connection deepens, lines blur. Is this still hatred? Or is it something far more dangerous? When the Pack discovers their Alpha’s obsession with a lowly Omega, betrayal strikes, war looms, and Caspian must make a choice—between power… and her.
1.1K
His to Destroy, Mine to Save - undefined novels & stories
Nailynn
No one crosses Dante Kincade and walks away unscathed. I just did it with a microphone and a song that made the entire room gasp. Marisol Franco has spent years hiding under a fake name, trying to outrun her father's brutal empire. But one impulsive karaoke performance at a corporate event shattered her cover and made her the target of her powerful CEO, Dante Kincade. Cold, calculating, and rumored to have ties to the underworld, he doesn't forgive public humiliation. Dante wants revenge and her secrets. But as his obsession grows, so does the dangerous desire neither of them can control. With her fire and fearlessness, she’s nothing like the women who try to please him. She meets him head-on and defies him at every turn. But her past is darker than he imagined. Hunted by her father’s men and promised to a sadistic cartel heir, she’s running out of time. Trapped between three dangerous men and a past that won’t stay buried, Marisol must decide who to trust before everything goes up in flames. Now, the only man standing between her and a fate worse than death is the one who has every reason to destroy her. Dangerous Melodies is a dark, addictive romance brimming with secrets, betrayal, and enemies-to-lovers heat. Perfect for fans of forbidden desire, dangerous obsession, and love that refuses to surrender.
1.5K
She was never his to own - undefined novels & stories
BEATRICE HARVEY
When Elena Rodriguez fled her abusive billionaire husband while pregnant, she thought she'd never see Alexander Blackwood again. Eight months later, a catastrophic accident steals his memories—erasing six years, including their marriage and the monster he became. The man who wakes up is Alexander at 27: kind, humble, horrified by evidence of his paranoid jealousy and controlling behavior. As he embarks on an amends tour, apologizing to everyone he hurt, Elena watches the man she once loved fight to become worthy of redemption. But Elena harbors a secret: their daughter, Sofia. When circumstances force them together at the hospital, Alexander meets his child for the first time—and Elena must decide if she can forgive a man who doesn't remember his crimes. As Alexander's memories gradually return, both face an impossible question: Can someone truly change, or will he become the monster again? With Sofia's future hanging in the balance, Elena must choose between protecting her heart and believing in second chances. Some scars run too deep. Some loves refuse to die.
10
1.3K
Perfectly Ruined  - undefined novels & stories
A'sha Writes
“No matter how much I try to hate you,” he said slowly, “you keep doing things like this.” Delilah’s breath hitched. He stepped closer. “And it’s dangerous.” Before she could understand what he meant, he grabbed her by the waist and pulled her against him. His lips crushed hers, sudden and hard. She gasped in shock, but he took it as an invitation, deepening the kiss, sliding his tongue against hers in a way that made her knees tremble. This wasn’t like the kiss on their wedding day. That one had been controlled. Strategic. This one was raw. Hungry. ~~~~ A year after Delilah left Chase heartbroken and without a word, she returns not to rekindled love, but to survive a marriage built on revenge. He married her to destroy her. she said yes to protect her family. what he didn't know? The woman he's trying to ruin is the same one who once walked away... just to hide a secret that could shatter them both.
10
1.1K
Mated To The Alpha's Son: A Stepmother's Sin - undefined novels & stories
Gaydar
After being kidnapped by and forced to marry the man who raided and massacred her whole pack, Denae Lark found that her misfortune didn't end there... For she was cruelly mated to his son; Zaid Dragun. In a pack ruled by an alpha who treated his wives like chattels; mere possessions, she was to only stay true to him, but she found herself risking her life to meet up with his son. The temptation was like fire burning away at Denae's skin and she easily gave in, falling in love with the boy unconditionally... Her only downfall was that despite the matebond that pulled insistently at his heart strings, this boy did not love her back...she was nothing but a convenient whore to him...as well as his father's favorite wife.
1.4K
Marked by the alpha, bound by fate  - undefined novels & stories
Augustine black
Elara Moonwyn once believed love could soften even the most feared alpha alive. She was wrong. When Alpha Darius Blackmoor accused her of betrayal, Elara had no chance to defend herself. The Blackmoor pack chose power over truth, and the man she loved turned cold and cruel. With her heart shattered and her trust destroyed, Elara fled the pack in silence—carrying a secret that could have changed everything. She was carrying Darius’s child. Years pass. Elara builds a quiet life far from pack politics, raising her daughter, Mira, in secrecy. But Mira is not an ordinary child. Her wolf power begins to awaken—wild, rare, and impossible to hide. When her abilities draw the attention of the Blackmoor pack, Elara’s past comes crashing back. Darius Blackmoor is no longer the same alpha he once was. Hardened by regret and haunted by mistakes he cannot undo, he is forced to face a truth that shatters his world: he has a daughter. An heir he never knew. A child born from the mate he wronged. As enemies close in and pack leaders demand control over Mira, Elara must decide whether she can trust the alpha who broke her. And Darius must prove—through actions, not words—that he is no longer the ruthless ruler of before, but a father and mate willing to kneel, fight, and bleed for his family. Because redemption is not claimed by strength alone. It is earned through love, sacrifice… and forgiveness.
966
The Crime Lord's Obsession  - undefined novels & stories
T. K
"He was her protector by duty, and she became his downfall by fate, and the only man who could break her heart while trying to keep it safe." ~~~~~~~~~~ She was born into privilege. He was forged in blood. Their love was never meant to exist until it ignited a war. Fresh out of college and on the verge of launching her dream fashion brand, The Bella Versailles, Isabella Moretti is living every girl's dream until her powerful father reveals that their family is under threat, and she must hide. Furious and craving one last night of freedom, Isabella sneaks into her father’s exclusive nightclub and ends up in the arms of Nikolai Volkov, a dangerous, ruthless leader of the Russian mafia and her assigned protector. Trapped on a private island with him, Isabella’s defiance clashes with Nikolai’s control. But what begins as sparks turns into fire, and Isabella finds herself falling for the one man she’s been ordered to betray by feeding his secrets outside. And when Nikolai discovers the betrayal, their world comes crashing down leaving Isabella pregnant, heartbroken, and in the hands of an enemy who wants her dead. Will their love survive the empire that tried to destroy them both?
10
1.5K
Bred By The Caruso Twins - undefined novels & stories
Kimberly Ingrid
Valentina whispered, her voice trembling. “You’re two? Like two different men?” Massimo stepped closer with a dark smirk. “Took you long enough, little queen.” Marcello spoke in a low, slow voice. “Every night you screamed for ‘him’… it was us. Switching. Sharing.” Valentina’s eyes widened. “The bruises… the whispers… two different men?” Massimo grabbed her wrist firmly. “One hard, one slow. Both filling you. Both owning you.” Marcello’s fingers tangled in her hair, tilting her head back. “You came harder knowing deep down, didn’t you?” Valentina breathed shakily. “You monsters.” Massimo pressed his chest against her and moved slowly. “Your monsters. Say it.” Marcello brushed his lips against her neck. “Say you want both of us again. Right here. Right now.” Valentina’s thighs clenched. “I want both of you.” Massimo’s dark smirk deepened. “Good girl. Spread for your kings.” Valentina Ferraro was the invisible outcast until her jealous sister drugged her and delivered her straight to the Caruso twins. Massimo and Marcello, ruthless mafia kings, identical in looks and cruelty. They have watched her for months. Obsessed. Waiting. When scandalous photos explode across Italy, her father disowns her. The twins claim her as payment. Now she is their contract wife in a cliffside villa. One rule: every day she spreads for them until she carries their heir. Massimo takes her hard. Marcello takes her slow. They mark her. Fill her. Own her. But the twins knew she was drugged that first night… and they did not stop. Secrets bleed. Revenge burns. A rival strikes. When the real pregnancy test turns positive, the monsters kneel. From captive to queen, Valentina rises. In Naples’ shadows, she is no longer forgotten. She is bred. She is claimed. She is theirs.
1.0K
ALPHA'S SECOND CHANCE: Moonlight Redemption - undefined novels & stories
Destinee
"Ava, you don't have to do this. Come back to the pack." Hayes spoke, catching up to me. He's right. Why am I doing this? I'm his Luna, so why am I fleeing? Tears burning at the back of my eyes, I stare straight into his eyes. "I, Ava Chester, reject you, Hayes Reid, Alpha of Nightshade Pack as my Mate." Immediately the words left my lips, I felt something snap—my heart feeling torn—and my wolf winced. "I—I won't accept this rejection, Ava." He managed to say, amidst deep gasps. Wasn't he the same person who hated me from the very first day he saw me?! I saw pain—and something else I couldn't quite figure out—flash through his features as he bored his eyes into me, as if only realising now how much pain he had caused me. If anyone had told me two months ago that I would one day reject Hayes as my mate, I'd have had the person executed and his head put on a stake. •~. .~• Ava, betrothed to Hayes, is in love with him and has wanted nothing more than finally meeting him. But her fantasies of him had been nothing but that—mere fantasies, as she realises that Hayes wasn't who she had thought him to be. After loosing his mate, and brother to a rogue attack, Hayes is left as the new alpha of the pack without a chance to properly mourn his loss. With the sudden death of his mate, he decides to enclose his heart. As the new alpha, Hayes is faced with the duty of getting a Luna, especially as his betrothed has now reached marriageable age, despite him not wanting it. While still mourning the loss of his first mate, how, then, was he to crown another his Luna?
927
The Lost Heiress of the bleeding throne  - undefined novels & stories
fictionvault
A mute. A burden. A plaything. That’s all Eleanor has ever been to the Moon Bliss Pack. Born without a voice and dumped at their doorstep as a child, she’s endured a life of silence, scorn, and pain—especially at the hands of her so-called mate, the Beta, who never accepted her and refused to reject her. But when his twisted idea of "fun" leaves her running through the woods with real wolves on her heels, Eleanor, bleeding and terrified, escapes and stumbles straight into the territory of the ruthless Blood Moon Pack and into the arms of its feared Alpha, Ciaran. She doesn't know he's her second chance mate. He doesn’t want to feel such a powerful need to protect her. But as Eleanor begins to heal and open up to the only man who’s ever shown her kindness, secrets long buried begin to surface—secrets about her identity, her power, and the cruel betrayal that started it all. Because Eleanor isn’t just a mute. She’s a ticking time bomb. And when she finally finds her voice… the entire supernatural realm will tremble.
915
PREV
12345
You May Also Like
Lust & Love
Lust & Love
Romance · Pria Ambre
122.2K views
My Little Sunshine
My Little Sunshine
Romance · Rosa Kane
181.3K views
My Tormentor
My Tormentor
Mafia · Pria Ambre
148.4K views
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status