Leonard Burns Novels & Stories

One scholarship. Two hearts. A love that never got its chance. Maya came to university with nothing but ambition and a way out of poverty. She didn’t expect Ethan—the boy who challenged her, understood her… and slowly became everything to her. But love doesn’t survive where lies live. When Maya is forced to leave, the distance becomes a weapon. Betrayed by the people they trusted most, everything between them shatters. And by the time she fights her way back, Ethan has already moved on. Now he belongs to someone else. And Maya isn’t the same girl he left behind. Caught between the past that still burns and the present that refuses to wait, they must face the truth: Some love stories don’t end. They just become the ones we almost had.

When Layla Beth returns from London for her sister’s wedding, she expects chaos—just not this kind. Her sister Yuri met Xavier Russell only six months ago, and now, on the wedding day, Yuri vanishes—leaving Xavier abandoned at the altar and their families in scandal. To protect their reputation, Layla’s mother forces her into Yuri’s place. In one night, Layla goes from the guest to the bride. Now married to her sister’s fiancé, Layla is trapped in a storm of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Xavier is cold, controlled, impossible to read—but the spark between them burns too hot to ignore. And as Layla falls deeper into Xavier’s dangerous world, she begins to wonder: did Yuri really run away… or was this twisted fate always meant for her?

Valerie My own image haunts me Two billionaires deceived me and broke my heart just because of my face. Now the woman who stole their hearts smiles blissfully as I'm forced to plan her wedding. Drew threatens to ruin me if I break my silence. Aiden's volatile nature scares me. But I am worth more than a borrowed life. My once hopeful heart now burns with an icy flame. I will reduce their empire to embers. Their lies will have ruinous consequences. I am Valerie. When Valerie's heart is shattered by two men and she is forced to plan a wedding for one of them she swears revenge to ruin them for life. But will Valerie escape the trap these two billionaires that have caught her in? Or will exposing their lies ruin her too?

My son accidentally burns my husband's first love's hand. My husband cruelly breaks my son's hand to teach him a lesson. He's in so much pain that he can't see straight and falls into a lake. Blood dyes the water red. I hold him close as I sob and call my husband, pleading for help. My husband doesn't care, though. "It's just a broken hand—he'll be fine once it's set in a cast. He'll only do worse things in the future if he's not taught a lesson now!" Later, my son drowns in the lake because he's not rescued in time. My husband loses his mind when he sees his body. "How could he have died when he only had a broken hand?"

Aria lost everything in one night, her parents to murder, her sister to captivity, and her peace to the ruthless Alpha who ordered it all. She storms into the Black Glow pack seeking revenge… only to come face-to-face with Dexter, the dangerous, dominant man she once trusted, the man fate cruelly chose as her mate. To save her sister, Aria makes a reckless deal: freedom for her sister in exchange for her own. Now she belongs to the Alpha she hates. The man who broke her world. The mate her heart refuses to deny. Their bond burns with anger, longing, and undeniable desire. Every glance feels like a challenge. Every touch feels like a sin. And the closer she gets, the harder it becomes to tell where hatred ends, and temptation begins. But loving her enemy could cost her everything… including her heart.

Desire knows no limits. Behind closed doors, hidden fantasies awaken, forbidden temptations ignite, and passion burns hotter than ever imagined. This captivating collection invites readers into a world where attraction is irresistible, emotions run deep, and every encounter leaves a lasting mark. From chance meetings that spark instant chemistry to dangerous obsessions that blur the line between pleasure and surrender, each story explores the thrilling intensity of human desire. Secrets are shared in the dark, boundaries are tested, and hearts become entangled in ways neither expected nor easily forgotten. Sensual, addictive, and filled with unforgettable moments, these stories celebrate the power of temptation, longing, and connection. Whether sweet and seductive or dark and consuming, every tale offers a journey into passion's most compelling depths. Perfect for readers who crave romance infused with heat, emotion, and irresistible tension, this collection promises an experience that lingers long after the final page.

She was born into privilege. He was born to rule the underworld. One reckless night, their worlds collide...and nothing will ever be the same. Craving danger, desire, and the thrill of surrender, she slips out of her father’s mansion dressed in lace, chasing the man every woman fears but secretly wants: Don Massimo, the ruthless mafia king who owns the city’s shadows. But the moment she walks into his club, she crosses a line she can’t ever uncross. A single look. A single touch. A single gunshot...and she’s no longer just playing with fire. She’s his. Claimed. Bound. Wanted. Now, in a world where passion burns as hot as power, she’ll discover the difference between obsession and love… and what it truly means to belong to a man who takes everything he desires. Danger is delicious. But with Don Massimo, it’s deadly. Content Warning: 🔞

Everyone in Eimport knew Ethan as a ruthless tycoon. Yet this same man humbly loved me. When his enemies kidnapped me for revenge, he charged bare-handed into an inferno so fierce even firefighters hesitated. I was unconscious but unscathed, while Ethan's right arm bore grotesque burns that would never fully heal. Unbothered, he even declared to the world that these scars were proof of our love. I was touched and browsed positions for couples online while he worked late. But everything shattered when I stumbled onto a video. The man's face was blurred, but the scar snaking up his wrist was unmistakable. The woman trapped in his gilded cage bore a striking resemblance to me. My heart hammered, torn between terror and devastation. That very night, I decided to leave and not ever see him again.

AN INTENSE, SIZZLING HOT, FORBIDDEN ROMANCE COLLECTION THAT WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS. (50% STEAMY. 18+) MAIN STORY Trapped in a loveless marriage built on debt, sacrifice, and silent suffering… she thought endurance was her only choice. Until him. Her husband’s powerful, dangerously composed superior sees everything she tries to hide and slowly, deliberately, inserts himself into her life. His help becomes protection. His protection becomes control. And his control becomes something far more intoxicating than she ever imagined. Every glance lingers. Every touch burns like sin. She knows she should resist him. He is forbidden. Ruthless. Possessive. But the deeper she falls, the more she realizes… Ruin has never felt this sweet and walking away may destroy her far more than staying ever could.

My name is Elara. For years I lived without a pack, without a she-wolf, without an identity. Everything changed when I went to a home that should be mine, but they rejected me as if I were an imposter. I was not happy, although I had to be. It was the only chance I had to be able to unravel the mystery of the silenced. The problem was that I met three brothers who made my soul come alive. Aiden, the protector who burns in silence. Jayden, the rebel who pushes me to defy everything. Brayden, the strategist who sees me even when I don't want to be seen. All three are bound to me by an ancient, savage, and dangerous bond. But I am more than just a beastless Omega half-breed; I am the key to changing everything. And if I have to burn it all to protect what I love from an absurd spiritual prophecy... I will do it without hesitation.