A Streetcar Named Desire

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

Book 1 in Russo Series. Loud gun shots echoed all around in the huge mansion. Cold bodies lying unalive on the floor as we walked over those bodies to find her. "Damn! She really is a killing machine." I heard Lorenzo's voice ringing in my ear through the earpiece. He is right. She is a killing machine. The amount of dead bodies we crossed and the way blood is splattered on the floor like water proves it. "Nic behind you!" Shawn warned me in urgency and I turned behind to look at the same girl I fell in love with, heading towards me, blood painting her face. --- Nicolas Russo, is the leader of the black market auction. He owns half of the Italy and people quiver in their boots at the mention of his name. But, a swirling storm, with a name Zyra Lavender stole something very precious to him. It was the audacity of her later on, to go and live right in his mansion with him. She overestimated herself when she thought that she can go on after messing with a man like him. Nicolas does not do forgiveness. He chases, catches, kills and cleans. Now, we have to see, how far can Zyra run? Thank You For Reading.

Death doesn’t scare me, Firefly. Even if I must swallow poison, I shall claim you as mine,” Keir whispered in her ears, holding Eliza’s wrist firmly. While trying to push him away, Eliza growled, pointing her dagger at him, “Any last wish then?” “Yes, fall in love with me.” Pulling her closer to his chest and looking into her eyes, he leaned closer to her face, “Damn! You are gonna kill me just with your glare, Firefly.” Eliza's face turned pale, hearing the clattering of footsteps, “Just leave before my brother finds you!” Keir brushed his thumb on her delicate lips as he whispered in a husky tone, “I will be back for you. Don't forget that you belong to me.” _____ Eliza, a werewolf princess, committed the sin of falling in love with her greatest enemy, Keir, the Lycan Prince. She faced the consequences too. Her family was murdered brutally while she escaped somehow. She pledged her hatred towards Keir for eternity. The destiny had another plan for them. Eliza found herself pregnant with Keir’s child. As a single mother with no money and power, it was extremely difficult to take care of everything when she collided with Keir once again. Surprisingly, Keir didn’t even remember her existence yet his soul recognised her scent. The intoxicating scent of desire and passion! The scent that tempted him 5 years ago to break all the rules and taboos to be with that divinely enchanting maiden. The closer he went to her, the more obsessed he became to claim her. That passionate flame was reignited when Keir found Eliza on his bed 5 years later, once again, asking for his love and passion. While Keir was ready to claim her again, Eliza was determined this time not to repeat her mistake…

Warning: Matured 18+ contents! Dangerous Saavedra was trouble. It was only after his father's death that he took over the running of their businesses left behind. She is having trouble running their company, so her mother wants Dan to get married right away to have a life partner, but she doesn't want to be tied to a relationship that is not sure about. That was until she met Leandro De Vera (Liam). Liam was the CEO of a multinational corporation. A successful businessman, highly educated and good-looking. In spite of his success, he is also known as a womanizer at walang sinersoyo sa mga naging karelasyon, mabarkada at mahilig sa kasiyahan. In just one look, and all could feel was became heat. Sa unang pagkikita pa lamang nila ay naging interesado na sila sa isa'tisa. At hindi nag-alangan na ipakita ang interes. Subalit hindi sumangayon sa kanila ang tadhana. Would they just give up, hide their feelings for each other, or fight for their relationship? In just one look, and all could feel was became heat. Sa unang pagkikita pa lamang nila ay naging interesado na siya sa binata. At hindi siya nag-alangan na ipakita rito ang interes. Good thing he also seemed interested in her. Subalit hindi sumang ayon sa kanila ang tadhana. Would they just give up, hide their feelings for each other, or fight for their relationship?

In the electrifying world of Formula 1, Alex Dupont and Marco Bianchi are more than just fierce rivals; they're each other's obsession. As they race towards the championship, their secret passion off-track intensifies, threatening to unravel their careers. When a devastating crash brings their hidden feelings to the forefront, they must decide if their love is worth the ultimate risk. "You know, I can't stand how you're always pushing me on the track," Alex said, frustration lacing her voice. Marco leaned in closer, his eyes locking with hers. "I can't help myself when l see you out there, Alex. You bring out the best- and sometimes the worst- in me." "Driven by Desire" is a captivating story of forbidden romance, high-speed rivalry, and the perilous balance between ambition and desire.

Ryan left his hometown five years ago because he was trying to kill the feelings he was developing for his step sister. After five years, he thought he must have gotten over the feelings he has for her but things didn't go as he wanted. He craved her more than he did in the past and the only one who is always in his mind is her. No matter what he does, he can't seem to get her off his head. He knew that the feelings and desires he has for her are forbidden but he couldn't stop himself…. She is driving him crazy. He wants to go deep inside her and make her scream out his name. She's that forbidden fruit, he's willing to taste. When he saw her after she had grown into a beautiful young lady, he fell deeper in love with her and his desire for her increased. He no longer mind tasting the forbidden fruit. But the problem is that; when he tastes the forbidden fruit, will he be able to stop? Is he ready to fight all protocol to make her his?

His gaze met mine, intense and possessive, his lips just an inch away as his lips left my nipple. “Say it, Erica,” he commanded, voice rough. “Say that you belong to me.” I swallowed, my heart pounding so hard I thought it might drown out my thoughts. He held me tightly, his fingers pressing into my skin as if trying to claim every inch of me, refusing to let me escape. “I... I don’t,” I whispered, my voice barely steady, the denial weak even to my own ears. He gave me a dark smile, then continued, his mouth finding my other breast. He sucked lightly, his other hand gripping my waist, making it clear he didn’t plan on letting go. His tongue drew imaginary circles around my nipple, his teeth nipping at my sensitive bud before he sucked it whole again like a starved man. “You don’t?” he murmured against my skin. “Then why haven’t you stopped me?” I opened my mouth to protest, but only a soft sound escaped, my hands tightening on his shoulders as he kept pushing, each suck and touch breaking down my defenses. I let out an ear splitting moan, “Raffael please…” *********** Erica’s world is shattered when she’s forced into a dangerous deal with Raffael Greco, the ruthless crime boss who now owns her. By day, she’s his maid, and by night, she works in his strip club—her body no longer her own. Drawn to the ruthless man who both torments and ignites her, Erica can’t resist the tension simmering between them. Raffael, obsessed with controlling her, finds himself slowly losing control instead. Can Erica survive being Raffael's sinful desire, or will his desires destroy her before she can escape?

Little did Linxara know, her life was about to take a drastic turn. A chance encounter with a mysterious and powerful stranger would shatter the fragile world she'd built, leaving her captive to his desires... *** Paxton Carson stood at the edge of the rooftop, gazing out over the glittering cityscape. His eyes seemed to bore into the darkness, as if searching for something - or someone. The wind whipped through his hair, but his expression remained unyielding. In that moment, Paxton's thoughts were consumed by a singular obsession: finding the woman who had stolen from him. He would stop at nothing to claim what was his, and make her pay for her betrayal. Little did he know, his quest for revenge would ignite a passion that would destroy them both.

Olivia is a hardworking, independent woman who has always prided herself on her self-reliance. But when her financial situation takes a turn for the worse, she finds herself in desperate need of a solution. That's when Nathaniel, a handsome billionaire with a reputation for being ruthless, offers her a contract marriage. In exchange for pretending to be his wife for a year, Nathaniel promises to provide Olivia with financial security for the rest of her life. Despite her reservations, Olivia decides to take Nathaniel up on his offer. As they navigate the complex world of high society and business deals, they start to develop feelings for each other. But Nathaniel's past demons threaten to tear them apart, and Olivia is forced to confront her own insecurities and fears. Will their contract marriage turn into something more? Or will their different worlds and past traumas keep them apart? Follow Olivia and Nathaniel's journey as they navigate love, trust, and the high-stakes world of the wealthy elite in " Billionaire's Forbidden Desire."

After getting betrayed by people she thought she could trust, Lyra must now find a way to help her dying brother.