Novel & Cerita Adrian Pennino Balboa

For ten years, Elara lived like a ghost in her own marriage. Once destined to become one of the greatest pianists of her generation, she gave up everything for the man she loved only to disappear behind Adrian’s name, Adrian’s world, Adrian’s indifference. In return, she asked for very little: a glance, a kind word, something that proved she had not sacrificed her life for nothing. Then Adrian’s first love returned. And he chose her. Years later, Elara is reborn. No longer the forgotten wife hidden in her husband’s shadow, she is now a pianist the world cannot ignore. Only after losing her does Adrian realize what she truly was to him. Now obsessed with winning her back, he refuses to

Jamie Reed works at Bar Della Luna to survive after losing his parents. Adrian DeLuca, the bar’s unseen owner and Mafia King of La Corona Nera, becomes fixated on him. What begins as quiet observation turns into emotional and physical obsession. As Adrian pulls Jamie closer, danger follows. Jamie uncovers the truth about Adrian’s identity and must decide whether love is worth the violence that comes with it. Meanwhile, Lily Grant’s jealousy and rival syndicates push events toward bloodshed. Adrian must choose between control and change. Jamie must choose between safety and love.

A scarred wife. A hidden legacy. A love too costly to deny. To the world, Adrian Voss is untouchable—cold, ruthless, and devastatingly powerful. The billionaire CEO of Voss Enterprises has everything… except the one thing he hides behind locked doors. His wife. Scarred and scorned, Ava Voss lives in the shadows of her marriage. To society, she doesn’t exist. To Adrian’s glamorous mistress, Selene Monroe, she’s nothing but an obstacle waiting to be erased. And to Adrian’s cruel family, she’s a curse. But Ava carries two secrets no one expects— One that ties Adrian’s fragile empire to her name. And another growing inside her that will change everything. When betrayal rips her from Adr

Clara Hayes never planned to step into the world of billionaires, power games, and corporate warfare. She is a driven, brilliant consultant whose career is finally on the rise until she’s assigned to work with Adrian Vale, the ruthless CEO of one of the most powerful companies in the city. Adrian Vale built his empire on control. He doesn’t hesitate. He doesn’t attach. And he never lets emotions interfere with business until Clara walks into his office and challenges every rule he lives by. Their connection is instant. Dangerous. Unwanted. As whispers begin to spread about their proximity, Adrian’s past crashes back into his present in the form of Serena Hale, his beautiful, strateg

Adrian Knight is a billionaire who built his empire by sacrificing love for power. Years later, Gabriel Vega, the man he betrayed, returns with a secret son Adrian never knew existed. As enemies close in, scandals rise, and the past threatens to destroy them, Adrian faces the hardest choice of his life: protect his empire built on ambition, or fight for the love and family he thought was gone forever.

What would you do if your husband had an affair with a younger woman? In Riley Allen's case, she tried to salvage her marriage, but she quickly realized it was not worth fighting for. She gave up on her marriage and the career she carefully built. Riley figured that moving on was her sweet revenge. What better way to move on than to marry her ex-husband's past rival, Adrian King? With Adrian's help, Riley got her well-deserved vengeance. She felt she found a genuine ally in her new husband. Later, she uncovered Adrian's secrets—and they revolved around Riley. Will the secrets drive them apart, or will they seal the missing piece of their contract marriage? *** "Why did

Toxic, possessive, and forbidden — this is a mafia romance about obsession, deception, and a love triangle no one saw coming. This story centers around three main characters: Professor Adrian, his student Theo, and Adrian’s nephew Blake. Professor Adrian heads the Crimson Pact, hidden behind his luxury jewelry front, Deveraux Atelier. He came to the university undercover with one mission: find the man who scammed him with fake gold and stole millions. Adrian only knows the scammer’s name. He’s never seen his face. The man is hiding at the school under a fake name, and Adrian doesn’t know who he is. On his first day, Adrian saves Theo from being bullied by Blake — his own nephew. He does

Adrian woke to warmth, too much warmth. His heart nearly stopped when he realized his head was resting against Kaelen’s chest, their legs tangled beneath the sheets. Panic surged. He shoved himself upright, only to freeze when he saw it, thin, glowing red threads coiling around his wrist, binding him to Kaelen. His blood ran cold. “What the hell…?” Adrian whispered, staring at the unmistakable bond mark. Kaelen stirred, blinking awake. For a moment, confusion flickered in his eyes, then shock. He tugged the sheet up to cover himself, gaze darting between Adrian and the red mark linking them. “What did you do? Adrian hissed, his voice breaking. You’re my sister’s fiancé! You’re su

As the only daughter of the Hawthorne family, I entered an arranged marriage with Adrian, the heir to the vampire ancient clan. Adrian was attentive, gentle, and deeply devoted to me. Until that day. His childhood sweetheart, Elara, became pregnant after getting involved with a lower-class vampire and turned to him for help. To protect her baby from being rejected by the ruthless vampire families, Adrian publicly claimed that Elara’s baby was his. As for me and the child I was carrying, Adrian told us to wait. At least until Elara could give birth safely, he said, he couldn’t acknowledge me or our child. His parents accused me of infidelity, saying I had disgraced the vampire bloodline and d

Five years ago, Evelyn Carter agreed to become Adrian Harrison's contract wife to help him secure control of Harrison Group. Although their marriage was legal, their relationship remained emotionally distant. Evelyn quietly loved Adrian while believing she was merely fulfilling a business arrangement. Everything changes when Evelyn discovers what appears to be Adrian's pregnant lover. The shocking revelation destroys the fragile hope she has carried for years. She files for divorce and leaves. As she rebuilds her life from nothing. Evelyn faces sabotage, humiliation, and betrayal. But she also discovers her own strength. Meanwhile, Adrian slowly realizes that the woman who once fill