Close Combat Mage

In the shadows of Italy's underworld, one rule reigns: 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.' Alessandro Morano, a Mafia Godfather, walks a thin line between loyalty and deception. When Amelia Cooper enters his life, Alessandro must choose: Protect his empire or risk everything for love.

Being the only child to the Queen of Castle Grey, lost within the confines of mount Trenon, Kilvic is made to learn a number of things best suited to the heir to the Elzcrid bloodline at the hands of tutors handpicked by his mother. However, his fifteenth birthday sends him beyond the reaches of his mother’s domain. She has tasked him with the duty of learning more. Understanding greater things than she can teach him, greater things with which to cope with the curse upon his bloodline as she had been taught by her father and mother. Finding himself in a new kingdom, in an academy designed for only the most elite of mages, Kilvic is tasked to survive the new things he will come to learn, while struggling with the chaos of human association, as he comes to understand that while he may know a great deal about the world from the castle archives, it is a different thing to experience them. The association between people isn’t as easily deciphered as the books made them seem. As he struggles with the task of becoming a mage and a student along with surviving new friendships, failure threatens him at every turn and people prove pettier than the books would have him believe. Yet, despite all these, somewhere hidden in the shadows of the kingdom, a creature stirs, taking from the academy the one thing it values most. Kilvic must survive the trials of the academy, keep his friends, best his first enemy, and ensure that what stirs must not cause more damage than the kingdom can bear, lest the supremacy of Castle Grey be called into question in realms beyond that which most know. And all in time to attend the Winter Hall Fest.

Getting married to a Mafia Leader wasn't something everyone desired. But fate had other plans. Laura and Johannes are forced to marry to keep the peace between their families. Johannes doesn’t want a wife and their marriage is horrible. But life is in danger and the pact between their families is close to being broken. He will keep her safe and make her fall in love with him.

Nathan Andrews, a billionaire with a dark and dangerous past, had built his immense fortune as a ruthless contract killer. After years in the business, he had finally retired, hoping to leave the shadows of his old life behind him. But the ghosts of his past refused to rest, and when his former boss marked him for assassination, Nathan realized that escaping his previous life wouldn't be as easy as he'd thought. Determined to protect himself and the ones he loved, Nathan hired an elite team of bodyguards, led by the fierce and stunning Miranda. Miranda's skill in combat was unmatched, her instincts razor-sharp, and Nathan found himself captivated by her. As they worked closely together to stay one step ahead of his enemies, a passionate romance began to blossom between them. As they continued to battle their adversaries, Nathan and Miranda's bond deepened, and they realized that the only way to ensure each other's safety was to make significant sacrifices. Nathan knew he had to confront his past head-on, formulating a daring plan to eliminate his former boss and sever the ties that bound him to his old life once and for all. From high-speed car chases to heart-pounding shootouts, "The Billionaire's Protector" takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of adrenaline-fueled action and suspense. The stakes were continually raised as Nathan and Miranda fought not only for their lives but also for their love. In the end, Nathan and Miranda's love proved to be a force to be reckoned with. As they faced their final showdown against their enemies, they drew strength from their unwavering trust in one another, their love serving as a beacon of hope in a world filled with danger and uncertainty.

Dans les bras de l’ennemi Elena Moretti, fille d’une puissante famille mafieuse sicilienne, est envoyée à Rome comme monnaie d’échange dans une négociation de paix fragile entre les familles rivales Moretti et Esposito. Plongée dans un monde luxueux mais oppressant, elle devient captive dans la somptueuse villa d’Adriano Esposito, héritier mystérieux et dangereux d’une autre lignée mafieuse. Entre eux, le jeu du pouvoir est intense, chargé d’une tension électrique et charnelle. Elena refuse d’être une simple pionne, défiant Adriano avec fierté et audace, même si leur attirance mutuelle rend le combat plus complexe et dangereux. Sous la surveillance constante de la famille ennemie, Elena navigue entre défiance et désir, déterminée à ne pas perdre son indépendance dans cette guerre froide où chaque regard, chaque silence pèse lourd. La nuit, loin du regard des autres, leur duel silencieux s’intensifie, mêlant provocation, menace et une faim inavouée. Dans ce pacte de sang, la paix promise se mêle à un chaos intérieur brûlant, où la frontière entre ennemis et amants devient terriblement floue.

Après un accident dévastateur planifié par son mari, Gareth, Seraphina Westbrook se réveille et retrouve sa vie en ruine. Trahie, abandonnée et présumée morte, elle est sauvée et reçoit une nouvelle identité : Sabrina. Alors qu’elle découvre la vérité derrière la froide ambition de Gareth et son complot visant à revendiquer sa fortune, elle découvre l’étendue de sa manipulation et de sa trahison. Le cœur brisé mais la détermination plus forte que jamais, Sabrina revient impertinente, prête à reprendre le contrôle. Faisant équipe avec l'ex-frère aîné de Gareth, Alistair, le véritable héritier de Westvale Corporation, Sabrina entame une mission calculée visant à démanteler l'empire de Gareth de l'intérieur. Alistair, un homme avec ses propres motivations cachées, devient à la fois un allié et une tentation qu'elle a du mal à ignorer. Ensemble, ils se lancent dans un jeu aux enjeux élevés de vengeance, de tromperie et de pouvoir. Mais alors que Sabrina combat les fantômes de son passé, elle doit décider si faire confiance à Alistair sera son salut ou sa chute.

Solène pensait avoir enfin gagné son combat lorsqu'elle tomba enceinte après des années de chagrin. Mais son bonheur vola en éclats lorsqu'elle surprit son mari en train de le tromper, une autre femme portant ce qu'il croyait être son enfant. Dévastée et humiliée, elle courut… droit dans les bras de Lucien, son béguin d'enfance. Une nuit de réconfort se transforma en quelque chose de plus, quelque chose qui les lia à jamais. Car l'enfant qui grandissait en elle n'appartenait pas à son mari. Il appartenait à Lucien. Mais Lucien n'est pas un homme ordinaire. C'est un hybride maudit, un être qui arpente la terre depuis 999 ans, attendant la seule femme capable à la fois de le sauver et de le détruire. Solène pensait fuir la trahison, mais ce qu'elle découvrit fut un monde de sombres secrets, de malédictions immortelles et un amour assez puissant pour les briser tous les deux. Solène parviendra-t-elle à accepter la vérité sur la véritable nature de Lucien ? Ou son amour sera-t-il précisément ce qui le détruira ?

Fantine Lennox was trained to kill targets, Not fall in love with one. When she’s sent undercover as a PR officer for the elite Hades hockey team, her mission is simple: get close to the soon to be Alpha King, Riley Porter, and end his life. One clean kill, one final step toward revenge for her mother’s death. But the moment their eyes meet, everything changes. Because Riley isn’t just her target, he’s her fated mate. Now every look burns, every touch tempts, and every heartbeat betrays her secret. Riley can feel the bond pulling them together, but Fantine fights it with everything she has. Loving him means betraying her father. Killing him means destroying her soul. As enemies close in, dark secrets unravel, the kind that could shatter kingdoms and rewrite bloodlines. Fantine must decide: will she fulfill her deadly mission… or surrender to the mate who was never meant to be hers?

Insulted and degraded as a wife forced to become a maid, Helena's last three years as Jimmy Frazie's wife meant nothing but being a lowly wife and maid. Not only that, Helena was accused of having an affair and sleeping with a man, making her husband forced her to sign divorce papers right in front of her husband's entire family, even the sexy women who were close to the man. Returning to the old life that Helena kept tightly, the girl appeared at the anniversary celebration of a large company. She told the world about her true identity as the sole heir and the daughter of a billionaire that few people knew about. With her status, Helena intended to avenge the pain in her ex-husband's family. However, on the other hand, a strange feeling overwhelmed Helena in controlling herself. The reason is, the great feeling and desire attracted Philip William, Helena's older brother. Secretly they were close even though they knew that it was forbidden. However, a surprising fact made Helena and Philip have to choose.

In the realm of 'Wild Valley World,' Sebastian was a legendary figure, renowned as the master of enlightenment. As the world's leading mage, he possessed the extraordinary power to manipulate the elements and shape the virtual world to his will. His name was synonymous with authority, and his presence garnered admiration from countless players. He had long reveled in the glory of the gaming world. However, a tragic twist altered the course of his narrative. Sebastian's heart was torn between two cherished bonds - his beloved partner and his brother, both of whom had once been his closest confidants. Yet, darkness infiltrated their hearts, leading to a cruel betrayal. Deceived by their false sincerity, Sebastian found himself ensnared by the 'Black Dragon King,' a formidable boss dwelling in the mystical realm of immortals, notorious for being one of the game's most elusive and ruthless foes. With little time to react, Sebastian faced his grim fate within the perilous lair of the Black Dragon King. The battle was fierce, and he ultimately met a tragic demise, consumed by the Black Dragon King. His in-game avatar crumbled, leaving no trace of his existence. Time passed, and it seemed that Sebastian was lost within the digital archives of the game. Yet, fate had different plans. Against all odds, he was reborn, his consciousness awakened, back in the world of 'Wild Valley World,' one day before the game's official launch. Sebastian's gaze met the vibrant landscapes of the virtual world once more. With unwavering determination, he realized he had been granted a unique opportunity - a chance to change his destiny. Equipped with the knowledge of his past life, he embarked on a journey to rewrite his own story and become a formidable force once more in the realm of 'Wild Valley World.'