my stepfather's son is my

Marianna Del Vecchio, a student entangled in a covert affair with her professor, faces a love crisis when her father, Santo Del Vecchio, the leader of the Italian mafia, reveals an arranged marriage to Javier Bezzio to strengthen ties against the Russian mafia. Unveiling the shocking truth that her lover, Alceo, is the son of the ruthless Russian mafia, Isiak Romanov, Marianna grapples with betrayal and heartbreak as her father holds Alceo captive. A fierce clash ensues, claiming the lives of both mafia rivals in a dramatic gunfight. In this gripping mafia saga, destiny weaves the threads of true love. Can Marianna and Alceo boldly defy the odds to salvage their love, or will they be swallowed by the abyss amid family rivalries and relentless enemies?

A growl escaped his throat as my scent hit his nostrils, sitting beside him was unbearable and I was Unknowingly creating havoc in his head as he created on my body. He was a stranger, yet he looked and smelled like someone I had met before, my brain couldn't process where we had met, but this stranger felt familiar.  He tilted his head towards me and said, "Why do I feel I know this scent." He inhaled more but I tried to mask the feelings he was creating in me, his voice was alluring.  "was that one of your pickup links, oh please, it's old, how old are you?"  I said avoiding his gaze while I shut my eyes tight, with my thighs pressed tightly together. He moved his eyes to my legs and murmured.  "Why do I need a pick-up line when I could get what I want in a blink and you are not an exception, I could make you wet your pants without moving a muscle."  ======= In a werewolf world where friendship is difficult to build, the future Alpha of Shadow Moom, Jamie formed a friendship that is inseparable with Princess Tiffany. Their bond was unbreakable. Until one faithful day, When a rogue attacked him and Tiffany, which led to their separation. Jamie's life is shattered with the guilt of not being able to save his best friend. Memories of her linger in his head. But what happened when he found her and wanted more than just friendship yet she wasn't his mate?  Is she worth leaving his fated mate for? ======== Mate to whom? Book 1: The Alpha is My Mate. Although this book can be read as a standalone, it will not be a bad idea, if you read the parent's book, which is, Mate to whom.

In the mystical town of Duskmire, powerful witch Seraphina Thorne trains to inherit her mother’s leadership. Fate intervenes when she falls in love with Aiden Blackwood, Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. Despite backlash from the coven, they marry. Unable to bear children, they adopt Liliana, who grows envious of Seraphina's powers. Manipulated by the coven, Liliana orchestrates Seraphina's death. Aiden, grief-stricken, takes his own life. Reborn as Austin and Amy, they start anew, with Aiden leading the Smiths and Seraphina with the Brassfields. Liliana's treachery is exposed, and the town is left to rebuild after the tragic events.

Ana is a 20 year old college student. Her only comfort from the monotonous life is books. Her mundane life dramatically changes when she meets Ethan, who is from a very different world from hers and has come to earth in search of a mate. Despite Ana’s indifference towards him, he saves her from several tribulations and inevitably falls for her peculiar persona. Only after she confesses her love for him and accepts to be one of them, does she know who she really is. As the truth is unveiled, will she forgive the great injustice done to her? Will the revelations drive her to turn her back on her true love? Will she embrace her true identity and protect others from ending up a victim for the same fate as hers?

''Mate !'' his wolf howled loudly in his head and just when he was about to make a move forward, his father placed his hands on the shoulders of the little girl and said, '' This is Mia, your half sister.'' those words from his father seized his steps. ''I hate you, I hate you with everything in me.'' He yelled and took a step forward to her, while she gulped and took a step backward. ''Your mother conspired with my Father and killed my mother.'' he yelled and yanked her to himself. '' I'll make sure you spend the rest of your life paying for their sins.'' He declared those words as a promise, ignoring the whimpering of his Wolf. ''Why do you hate me so much, I'm your mate for goddess’s sake…'' I tried speaking, but he choked me by the neck and slammed my back to the wall. ''Never, you are not my mate, you are my half sister, my worst enemy and the person I hate the most in this world.'' He yelled with so much disgust. The minute alpha Ricardo met her he realized she was his mate, but he kept it away from everyone because to him, it was disgusting to be mated to his own half sister. Just when Ricardo was trying to process everything, his father and mistress got involved in a car accident and died at the spot, leaving him to care and look after Mia, whom he hates so much. He transferred the anger he had for his father's mistress to innocent Mia. He showed her nothing but pain and hatred, but little did he know that there were so many mysteries left for him to solve.

Evelyn’s life took a bitter turn when the man she loves and got married to choose her friend over her. Deeply hidden was a secret that kept her life on edge every day. But fate smiled on her when she found solace in the arms of a mysterious man who made sure all her desires became reality. Unknown to her he is the powerful Alpha king. But she thought he was just a fling. What would happen when she decides to face her broken marriage but keeps ending up in the path of the mysterious lover? When all her efforts only prove abortive as she finds herself eternal drawn to the Alpha who's only desire is to own her.

“I didn’t kill her,” Neo yelled at the top of his voice. Struggling to free himself from the grips of the two hefty-looking police officers, “You’d better keep your mouth shut,” one of the two police officers fired back as they dragged him out of the building. Despite being caught in the act, how is he still insisting on his innocence?” the other police officers said in disbelief. “I know, right? I think he needs to be checked,” the first police officer replied. Neo frowned as the police officers pulled him past the small crowd that had gathered in front of the house into the police van. “If she had just obeyed me without trying to act smart, none of this would have happened,” Neo said to himself silently.

The day is not favorable for Diana Rodrigues, the owner of the hotel where she works comes to visit Brazil, but she bumps into him in his room and damages one of his very expensive watches, getting in debt with him. On the same day, her brother takes the car of a dangerous man and destroys it in an accident and she will have to pay for the damage, as her family is in the hands of the most feared person in town. Desperate, she looks for another job. Aslan Murabak needs to get married, and is on the run from his father who has just appointed him Sheik Kudsi and is looking for the perfect wife, but a certain club dancer ends up making Aslan buy a night with the girl to get her out of a jam. Two women owe him money and the new Sheik needs a fake bride. Which one will be the chosen one? A marriage contract is proposed, she must stay with him for two years. What does fate have in store? Nobody knows, but a marriage contract is signed. She needs the money and he needs a bride.

Emmeline Gray's fate was sealed. Her father, Lord Gray, had betrayed the Lunar Council, and now she had to pay the price. The Council had condemned her to serve the ruthless Rogue King, Cedric Silver. As Emmeline entered the dark castle, she felt trapped. The air reeked of malice, and Cedric's piercing gaze cut through her like a knife. "Speak out of turn, and you're dead," Cedric warned, his voice low and menacing. His eyes seemed to bore into her soul, and Emmeline felt a shiver run down her spine. "You'll submit, Emmeline," Cedric continued, his voice dripping with an undercurrent of desire. "Your father's sins won't be forgiven, but maybe you can earn redemption." Emmeline's heart pounded in her chest as their gazes met. She recognized the unmistakable spark – Cedric Silver, the feared Rogue King, was her mate. Cedric's eyes seemed to burn with an inner fire as he took a step closer to her. "You're mine now, Emmeline," he whispered, his breath hot against her skin. "And I always claim what's mine." Emmeline's pulse quickened as she felt the weight of Cedric's gaze. She knew she should be afraid, but a part of her was drawn to the darkness that lurked within him. Tied to the man who embodied her family's destruction, Emmeline's life was now a twisted dance between loyalty, survival, and her own heart. Would she find redemption, or would darkness consume her?

Maija's mother has married the perfect man, now she has the family she has always wanted, except for one problem. She has the hots for her new stepbrother.