Adrian Ivashkov

[Book 3] MATURE 18+ Damian Black is still recovering from what Adrian did, but not as well as his friends may think. Will he ever get over the guilt? Or will the sexy Italian stranger have to step in and help?

"It's wrong," Evans said boldly. "What?" Adrian asked, his face filled with a still coldness. Evans wondered if he was making the mistake of his life, but he continued. "The numbers. It's wrong." "Explain," Adrian spoke. Evans cleared his throat, straightened up and walked to the large screen. Then began highlighting everything. When he was done. he expected an applause for saving them from a $300 million debt but instead they gave him the stone glaze. And the one word he never thought he would hear in his life. "Mr. Carter. You're fired." Evan blinked. This was his first day in the job and he was already losing it. Refusing to go down easily, he spoke his mind. his boss, hovering tall against him. Shaking, he held his stand. But there was one thing Evans wasn't prepared for. The crazy ordeal that would change his "Fired" to "You're coming with me." And worse, he had to witness his correction ruin the engagement ceremony of his boss and fiancée. If that wasn't enough, Evans found himself falling for his boss. But, Adrian was as straight as an arrow — right? Or So he thought. How will their explosive chemistry click? Read on to find out!

Natalie Grace Ivanov , daughter of Dimitri Ivanov the CEO of crime ,is a strong and sophisticated girl .She is smart and knows her way out of a problem , being a fine contriver . Adrian Victor Smirnov is the son of the second largest mob in Russia and the biggest potent rival of Ivanov mob . Adrian is a brutal manipulator with an intricate personality. Russian criminal culture is something special , the thieves-in-law hold many powers Natalie goes to USA for further studies for 2 years . Adrian sees this as a golden opportunity to know more about the Ivanov gang through her , thinking of her as a gullible girl and goes to the same college. With nothing in his mind but vengeance for the past not knowing that Natalie is not the one to be fooled . -- They hate each other's guts yet understand each other the best . They think they don't want each other yet burn with the thought of someone else with them They want to just get done with each other yet become everything together . Love and hate ... same passion , same impulse ... " Love was never good to me but all I know is that if I wanted a place in this world , it would be next to her ." "We are too bad for others but too good for each other ." -- Both loyal to their families , both take life as it comes and never complain With a decade of enmity between the gangs but what would they choose at the end love or hate ? Read to find out.

“Didn’t you have your own man?” Scarlett continued sharply. “Or did it finally dawn on you that Adrian is better?” she said hatefully as the face of Lucien flashed on her mind. “Do you think you can steal Adrian from Scarlett?” June commented sharply. “Better know your place.” She added and her words got Elowen attention. Elowen calmly placed her phone back into her bag. She looked at them quietly and then she chuckled. “Steal?” she repeated softly and sighed tiredly like it was a joke. “Why should I steal what I already gave out?” She asked with her brow raised Confusion flashed across their faces not understanding Elowen's words. “Scarlett wanted Adrian so badly,” Elowen continued calmly. “ I gave him to her and I'm too generous to take him back from her” She added, tilting her head slightly. ......... Elowen Whitemere was never meant to exist in the Whitemere family—let alone defy it. Born illegitimate, she was treated as a stain on noble blood, forced to endure silence, cruelty, and neglect. She accepted it all… until an accident stole the use of her legs and trapped her in a wheelchair. That was when love turned its back on her. Adrian Jones, the man who swore forever, abandoned her for her sister—Scarlett Whitemere—coldly declaring that he needed a woman who could walk. Shattered and discarded, Elowen disappeared. Then she met Lucien Calderwood. A man cloaked in calm and danger. A detective by title, a ruthless business tycoon by truth. Untouchable. Unforgiving. Powerful enough to make empires tremble. The moment he steps into Elowen’s world, the rules change. The Whitemere family soon realizes they didn’t just lose control of Elowen— they awakened a force that will expose their secrets, crush their pride, and rewrite their fate.

"Let them believe you are dead, Elaine. For under my protection, you shall be reborn as a nightmare they will never forget." Elaine Vance was meant to be the most radiant bride in London. Instead, her fiancé, Adrian Blackwood, cast her into the freezing depths of Black Forest, discarding her for another woman and her inheritance. Elaine was left for dead in utter disgrace, her spirit shattered and fueled only by a searing thirst for revenge. But death did not want her. Instead, Elaine was found by the one man Adrian feared most—the man who held absolute power over the entire Blackwood dynasty. The man Elaine was supposed to call 'Father-in-law' was now the one she had to serve, time and again, in the heat of their shared bed. "From this moment on, you belong to me, Elaine." — Alistair Blackwood.

Billionaire Adrian Calloway had everything—power, success, and a woman he loved. But when Elena Carter, the only woman he ever trusted, seemingly betrayed him, his world shattered. Now, years later, he returns with a plan: force her into a contract job, make her pay for her sins, and then cast her aside. But as he tightens his grip, cracks appear in his revenge plot. The deeper he digs, the more he uncovers a sinister truth—Elena never betrayed him. The real culprit? His best friend, Lucas Bennett, who forged evidence to keep them apart. Fueled by guilt, passion, and unresolved emotions, Adrian finds himself at a crossroads with more frenemies unveiling. Will he seek redemption or lose the only woman who ever truly loved him?

HE IS THE BOY THAT WAS BORN AS A GIRL AND HAD TO PROVE TO HIMSELF, EVERY DAY THAT HE IS MAN ENOUGH FOR THE WORLD. ~~~~~~~ Adrian's life hasn't been one he is proud of since he lost his home the day he came out to his family. He thought they loved him as they always said but it turned out it was all a big fat lie. Going through life and trying to make the most of it, he met a man who would turn his whole world around. Just when he thought he was finally going to be happy, fate showed up with another plan, one that would leave Adrian wondering whether living was actually worth it. ~~~^~~~ "Elijah, you can't be serious!" "I am." "Why?" "Because he's a man and he is mine!"

Adrian Hale, the alpha's son, has spent his entire life preparing to take over his pack, and he was ready to lead with strength, honor, and discipline, but everything changes on his 18th birthday when he scents his fated mate. Its Lucas Rayne, the cocky heir of a rival pack and a man he has hated for years. Lucas isn’t excited about it either. Known for his reckless charm and sharp tongue, he has no interest in being tied to his sworn enemy. But no matter how hard they try, neither of them can fight the bond pulling them together. As tensions between their packs grow and danger stirs on campus, Adrian and Lucas must choose. Will they reject the bond and keep their packs safe or risk everything for a love that could unite or destroy them both?

Nayla Adzkia Sanjaya tak menyangka jika wanita yang selama ini ia hormati justru mengajukan permintaan paling tak masuk akal, yaitu ia diminta Vania untuk menjadi istri kontrak bagi Adrian Mahendra, orang yang sudah dia anggap sebagai pamannya sendiri, demi memberikan keturunan untuk keluarga Mahendra yang kaya raya. Awalnya Nayla menolak dan kabur. Tapi akhirnya ditemukan oleh Adrian. Karena atas dasar balas budi, Nayla terpaksa menerimanya. Tapi siapa sangka, pernikahan yang awalnya terpaksa berubah menjadi ikatan yang penuh perasaan. Bagaimana dengan nasib Nayla? Akankah Adrian benar-benar akan menceraikannya setelah kontrak habis? Dan apa yang akan dilakukan Vania setelah tahu bahwa cinta telah mengambil alih?

Klara Zielinska, wanita cantik berusia dua puluh tiga tahun tidak menyangka kekasihnya akan bermain gila dengan sepupunya sendiri di malam ulang tahunnya. Sakit hati karena pengkhianatan, Klara pergi ke sebuah club yang ada di hotel dan minum terlalu banyak. Ocehan tak jelasnya membawa Adrian menghampirinya lalu terjadilah obrolan singkat hingga berujung pada kenikmatan di malam itu. Tak berhenti sampai di situ. Klara seakan ingin menghilang saat tahu pria yang tidur dengannya ternyata ayah dari mantan kekasihnya. Klara ingin melupakan, justru Adrian meminta untuk melanjutkan. Namun, siapa sangka jika akhirnya Klara luluh dan tergoda hasrat memabukkan dari ayah mantan kekasihnya itu?