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Zara Castellano doesn’t cry. She doesn’t beg. She doesn’t love. As the only daughter of the most feared mafia family on the East Coast, Zara was raised to command armies and slit throats in silence. At twenty-three, she’s spoiled, dangerous, and untouchable. Men want her. Enemies fear her. And everyone obeys her. Everyone… except Lucien Blake. A self-made billionaire with no allegiance to blood or bullets, Lucien becomes the pawn in a deadly marriage contract—one that ties him to a woman he’s never met but already loathes. Zara doesn’t want a husband. She wants a pet. A toy. A man she can dominate. Lucien isn’t used to bowing. But this time, saying “no” means death. Thrown into a marriage forged by blood and greed, the two clash like fire and ice. Zara pushes. Lucien resists. But behind every fight is a heat they can’t escape—and a twisted attraction that might just destroy them both. Zara doesn’t believe in love. She believes in control. And now, she owns a man who refuses to break. “You don’t have to love me, Lucien. You just have to kneel when I say so.” NOTE: If you’ve read my other books, you know my women bite back and my men bleed beautifully for them. Married to a Monster flips the classic dark romance—this time, the monster wears red lipstick and diamond stilettos. Expect power games, obsession, hate that turns to heat, and a heroine you’ll love to fear. This story contains dominance, manipulation, dark secrets, and psychological warfare—but always consensual. Trigger Warnings: Violence, dark themes, emotional manipulation, power imbalance, sexual tension, sex, obsession. Tags: Mafia Princess, Billionaire Husband, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Marriage, Dominant Heroine, Dark Romance, Power Couple.

"Are you nervous, Miss Bologna?" What the fuck? Did he just read me? I shifted slightly in my seat. "Detective Gunner, you seem to think you know me. But let me assure you, you don't." He shook his head, an inky black curl moving down his forehead. "I might not know you, Miss Bologna, but all one point two million followers don't know you either." A cocky grin crossed his face, drawing my attention to those damn dimples again. I uncrossed my legs and then crossed them again. "It's a necessary precaution." He held his arms up and shrugged. "And I get that. Being the daughter of the wealthy, powerful, notorious Wall Street guru, Dante Bologna has its downsides, I suppose." I glowered at him from underneath my lashes. "Tell me what you want, Detective Gunner." He tucked his phone back into his pants pocket. "I want you to tell me what the fuck is happening in this city." * * * To Love A Bologna is a four-volume series about the trials, temptations, and heart-burning romance of the Bologna family. | This first volume is focused on Nessa, the last and only daughter of the renowned mafia lord, Dante Bologna, and her love interest, Detective James Gunner who is on a quest to catch and destroy the Bologna family. When detective Gunner discovers the truth about the Bolognas, will he be able to go through with his plans? Or will his stolen heart make the choice for him?

Hailey meticulously plans a Valentine's Day surprise for her husband, Leo. It's supposed to be a day to mend the growing chasm in their relationship, but fate has a different plan. As Hailey steps into their home, the sight that greets her shatters her world: Leo, entangled in a passionate affair with a woman, right in their bedroom. The betrayal is like a knife to her heart, twisting deeper as the truth unravels. This is not a one-time indiscretion but a web of deceit spun over the years. Hailey's mind races as the reality of her situation settles in. Determined not to be a victim, Hailey vows to seek vengeance. But how? Should she reveal her long-hidden identity as the sole heir to a vast fortune? Or should she embrace the affections of the attentive suitor who has been vying for her heart? As Hailey embarks on her journey for retribution, will she discover a new self amidst the ruins and start anew? From a Divorcee to a Billionaire is created by Ivan TaleSmith, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Daniella Berni made a mistake when she came to Boston. And that was letting The Capaldi Brothers find out she was there. Now, Niccolo Capaldi knew where she was. And he'd stop at nothing to get her back.

Amira Edwards, the sole offspring of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Edward, remains oblivious to the fact that her father orchestrated a transaction, offering her hand in marriage to a billionaire in order to revive his ailing business. Expecting a life of joy and familial growth, she instead finds herself subjected to torment and unreciprocated affection from her husband. Determined to pursue personal growth and honor her promise to repay the monetary sum, Amira makes the arduous decision to depart from her affluent spouse and his opulent lifestyle. Meanwhile, Morris James, an exceptionally handsome and reserved entrepreneur with a dark past, develops an abhorrence towards his father and anyone associated with him. In his pursuit of retribution, he procures the daughter of his father's closest confidant with the intention of subjecting her to torment. However, as fate would have it, Morris eventually succumbs to love's sway, thereby altering the trajectory of their intertwined destinies

“Uncle David, sandali lang…” napapadaing na pagpigil ko kay Uncle David ng maramdaman ko ang kanyang kamay sa loob ng panty ko. Ngunit patuloy lang siya sa paglalaro. Hindi sa hindi ko nagugustuhan, pero may hindi tama. At talagang hindi tama. Kapatid siya ng ina na aking nakagisnan. Kaya pamangkin niya ako kung maituturing. Pero heto ako, at nalulong sa mga haplos niya sa akin. Nadadala ako sa paghalik niya. At hinahayaan siyang gawin ang gusto niya sa katawan ko. Pero hanggang kailan ako magtatago sa ilalim ng kumot na kasama si Uncle David, kung kailang matitiklo na kami ng kanyang kapatid at ng aking ama na may milagro ng nangyayari sa aming dalawa? O magpapatuloy lamang kami kahit alam naming dalawa na hindi talaga tama ang aming ginagawa?

Lumaking puno ng pagmamahal si Jayda ng kanyang mga magulang.Mahirap man sila ay naibibigay naman sa kanya ang kanyang mga pangangailangan at naigapang siya sa pag-aaral.Nakapagtapos siya ng kursong edukasyon at sa awa ng Maykapal ay naipasa niya ang board exam ng maluwalhati.Sa paghihintay niyang makapasok ng trabaho sa gobyerno bilang isang pampublikong guro ay napagpasyahan niyang magpartime bilang isang tutor ng isang 6 year-old na batang lalake na nirekomenda sa kanya ng kanyang propesora sa universidad kung saan siya nakapagtapos. Ang inaakala niyang simpleng bata lang ang kanyang tuturuan magbasa ay isa pa lang napakakumplikadong trabaho dahil sa tiyuhin nitong ubod ng strikto,dominante at walang puso kung umasta.Mukhang hindi lang ang bata ang kanyang magiging tutee pati na rin ang tiyuhin nito, paano niya kaya mapapalambot si Jethro Montenegro, na isang kilalang tycoon monster na walang puwang ang pag-ibig sa puso nito kung hindi poot at galit? Mahuhulog kaya sa kanya si Jethro na sa unang pagkikita pa lang nila ay nagpakita na ito ng disgusto sa kanya? Jethro Montenegro Isang kilalang eligible bachelor na business tycoon.Sa edad na 30 ay nanatili itong binata at walang planong mag-asawa dahil na rin sa responsibilidad na naiwan sa kanya ng kanyang yumaong bunsong kapatid, ang anak nitong si Timothy. Siya ang nagsisilbing legal guardian ng bata dahil ulila na rin siya sa magulang.Binuhos niya ang kanyang oras sa pagpapalago ng naiwang negosyo ng mga magulang na minsan hindi niya nabibigyan ng oras ang pamangkin.Naghire siya ng tutor ng bata upang matuto itong magbasa ngunit hindi niya inakala na pati siya matuturuan matibag ang pusong matigas pa sa bato.Mapapaglabanan niya kaya ang namumuong pagtangi niya kay Loren o magpapatangay na lang kaya siya sa kakaibang alindog ni Jayda sa kanya?

Upon unfolding the truth in the past, the sentiments unraveled. Magi and Dylan were each other’s first love, proving that ‘first love never dies. They were about to start their fairytale-like love story, not until a controversial revelation happened… that Dylan was the ex-boyfriend of her sister, Macy. Her sister’s ex-boyfriend that she is still in love with and obsessed with. Will it matter to Magi the love she has for Dylan? Or rather will she choose to let him go for her sister’s sake? Could she be able to prioritize herself or instead, she chooses to give up the love she has for Dylan in the fear that the relationship she has with Macy could possibly be broken?

Nakabuntis ang boyfriend ni Zyra Bermudez kaya nakipaghiwalay ito sa kanya. Para makalimot ay inaya siya ng kaibigan sa bar at doon niya nakilala si Gaustav Ramos, isang bilyonaryo na pressured nang magkaroon ng asawa at anak. Sa sobrang kalasingan ay may nangyari sa kanila at inalok siya ng lalaki ng malaking pera at ang kapalit ay magiging asawa siya nito. Pero tinanggihan iyon ni Zyra. Ngunit kinakailangan pala niya ang tulong ng lalaki dahil nakulong ang kapatid ni Zyra. Nang puntahan niya ito may kausap itong babae na may kargang bata. Huli na ba siya para ialok ang sarili niya uli kay Gaustav?

For the past seven years, Mia has been in love with her closest friend, Alex. They were like three-in-one coffee that couldn't be separated, but Alex chose to marry, which hurt Mia and made her feel horrible. So her friend Kelly took her to the pub to console her, where she would meet Xavier. Whenever they come into contact with each other, a slew of unforeseen events occur. Mia believes that Xavier is a negative omen in her life. She even removes herself from this man, but fate always finds a way to bring them together again. Will she be able to successfully distance herself from Xavier, or will she be trapped in his clutches for the rest of her life?