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She married him for revenge. They say grief makes you fragile. They're wrong. Six months ago, Carmela Ferrara’s sister Elena died under the protection of the one man that was supposed to keep her safe—Don Gabriele Conti. Her husband. Now Carmela has one goal: revenge. But nothing in the mafia is ever as simple as it seems. Gabriele is dangerous, damaged, and hiding deadly secrets about the night Elena died. And the closer Carmela gets to destroying him, the more she realizes her sister's death wasn't what everyone believes. In a world built on blood and betrayal, where every vow is a weapon and trust is fatal, Carmela must choose: continue her revenge or uncover the truth. Because the real killer is closer than she thinks. And in the mafia, that mistake could cost her everything. Some vows are made to be kept. Others are made to ruin. 'Til vengeance do us part. An enemies-to-lovers, dark, morally gray romance novel built on revenge, betrayal, self-destruction and revenge.

They say sentiment is a liability. So why did the coldest billionaire in New York risk everything for the shyest girl in Columbia ? Alex Maradona was raised by a father who believed weakness deserved punishment. In his world, people existed to dominate or be destroyed. But Alex refused to become the monster his family wanted. With his best friend Joseph, he escaped that ruthless life and built SoundWave from nothing a sanctuary for hidden talent, broken dreamers, and people too afraid to be seen. Then Joseph died. One terrible night shattered everything Alex loved, leaving him with guilt, grief, and secrets stained with blood. he was forced to embrace the dangerous lifestyle he once rejected , Alex is no longer the abandoned son nobody believed in. He’s now a billionaire whose empire stretches from New York to Seoul. Cold. Powerful. Untouchable.but What happened when he meet Emma? A shy Columbia freshman hiding behind oversized hoodies and crippling self doubt. Emma has a voice powerful enough to move crowds, yet she’s terrified of being heard. Alex pushes her harder than anyone ever has. At first, he finds her weakness frustrating. But somewhere between protecting her, challenging her, and uncovering the pain behind her silence… He falls for her. And that’s dangerous. He knew ..but he tried anyways Yet love was not enough. Alex’s secrets, deeply tied to Emma’s past and to Joseph’s death, began to surface. The same incident that built SoundWave was connected to Emma’s grief. How can love survive when the foundation is built on buried blood? , Can they choose each other, when choosing love means confronting the day that destroyed them both ?

Raven Blackthorn, the ruthless Alpha Queen of the Ironwood Pack, has built her life on strength, fear, and an iron will to protect her pack from rogues and the watchful Council. She swore she’d never accept a mate, believing the bond would make her weak. Then she meets Ragnar Hale, a human who accidentally crosses into her territory—and into her fate. The mate bond snaps into place, but Ragnar’s presence threatens everything Raven has built, and his arrival awakens a storm of ancient magic buried in his blood. As rogue attacks increase and the Council demands Ragnar’s surrender, Raven must decide whether to reject the bond or embrace it, risking her leadership to claim the one person who might make her stronger. But as Ragnar’s powers grow, so does the danger, and together they will have to fight to protect the pack, face betrayal, and challenge a world that wants to tear them apart. Will the Alpha Queen allow herself to love or will claiming her mate mean sacrificing everything she swore to protect.

Elena Torres has lost everything: her job, her dignity, her hope. When powerful billionaire Damien Voss offers her a lifeline, she knows the cost will be higher than any salary she could earn. Working for a man who sees people as pawns in his empire means surrendering more than just her time; it means entering a world where control is currency and vulnerability is weakness. Damien Voss built his empire on cold calculation and emotional detachment. He doesn't do relationships; he does transactions. But Elena, with her haunted eyes and hidden strength, awakens something dangerous in him: the need to possess, protect, and ultimately break down every wall she's built around her shattered heart. As professional lines blur into something darker and more consuming, Elena must decide: will she lose herself in Damien's world of dominance and desire, or will she discover that true power lies not in submission, but in choosing who gets to see you break?

I gave my husband, Creighton, five years of unconditional love, only for him to throw divorce papers at me the moment his childhood sweetheart, Chloe, returned to the country. Broken-hearted and realizing I was just a placeholder in his life, I signed the papers and walked away without telling him that I was pregnant with his twins. I moved across the country, built a massive organic skincare empire, and raised my beautiful children with the help of my loyal best friend, Darius, who became the perfect father figure they needed. I built a life so grand and successful that I completely forgot the pain of my past. But five years later, Creighton crosses paths with my children at a business convention and notices the striking resemblance to himself. Now, he wants forgiveness, he wants his family back, and he is willing to beg on his knees. Too bad for him, I do not need his money, I do not need his status, and my heart is no longer up for grabs.

"Nadine..." he grabbed my wrist before I could even think of entering my restaurant. His touch created nothing but disgust in me. I turned glaring at him with an unreasonable expression "Stay out of my life, Adrian." But his next words got me scoffing and cussing him under my breath. "You don’t get to decide that for me... Because I’m not leaving, Nadine. I'm not leaving you nor our baby. Not this time." ** Nadine Harper thought her love story with billionaire Adrian Blackwell was over. She’s built a quiet life far from his powerful world, determined to leave the past behind. But when Adrian unexpectedly reappears, the walls she’s built start to crumble. He’s not just here to dredge up old feelings—he’s about to uncover the secret she’s kept hidden for years. Can they face the truth without losing everything? Or will the past destroy their chance at a future?

Aria Lane built her career on ambition, not luck. When she lands a pitch with Damian Vale, the ruthless billionaire who dominates New York's corporate world, she expects business - not the sizzling chemistry that threatens her composure and her heart Damian offers her a contract that could change her life, but nothing about him is simple. He's powerful, Charming and hunted by a secret that keeps him locked behind walls of ice and control. As Aria steps deeper into his world,the lines between professionalism and passion blur, and every touch feels like a dangerous promise. But love built on secrets can't survive the truth. When Aria discovers a past Damian tried to erase - a betrayal tied to her own family and a hidden heir that could destroy them both - she's forced to never surrender her heart. Now, Damian must choose between protecting his empire or fighting for the only woman capable of saving his soul.

Ella Monroe never belonged anywhere. Until she stepped into a house built for kings. Rescuing an old man should have changed nothing. Instead, it brought her into the Blackwood estate—a place where wealth dictates silence, and desire is a weapon. She doesn’t expect the way three men begin to look at her—not as charity, not as obligation, but as temptation. Adrian offers protection that feels like possession. Lucian offers desire that burns and bruises. Julian offers pleasure wrapped in patience and choice. What begins as stolen moments turns into secret nights. What begins as comfort turns into craving. Ella knows she shouldn’t cross those lines. She knows loving one brother would be dangerous. So she does the unthinkable. She gives herself to all three—at different times, under different promises—never realizing that each encounter tightens the knot binding them together. In a house built on power and silence, desire becomes the most dangerous secret of all.

Arianna ran from Nikolai Voss five years ago and never looked back. She built a quiet life, a new name, and a secret she'd die to protect. But Nikolai found her. And he's done waiting. He's powerful, merciless, and he wants to collect every debt she owes him — starting tonight.

She destroyed him once. Now Dante Navarro is back more powerful, more dangerous… and obsessed. Three years at his side. That’s the price for her revenge. By day, she’s his lawyer. By night, she’s his weakness. But in a game built on lust and lies someone will bleed. Two enemies. One temptation. No mercy.