Old Key

"What are you hiding, Mr. Blackwood?" Julian closed the gap in a heartbeat, leaving no space between them. She gasped, forced to tilt her head to meet his intense stare. "I. Have. Nothing. To hide," he said, voice cold, his gaze never wavering. The air crackled between them, charged and heavy. Anger lingered, but something else—something sharp and undeniable—hung there, too, just beneath the surface. Neither dared to acknowledge it. •°•°•°•°•°•°•° With her father’s health fading fast, struggling artist Leslie Harrison feels trapped, helpless to give him the care he needs. In a desperate twist, she finds herself caught in a marriage of convenience with billionaire Julian Blackwood, a man who thrives on control and keeps his heart locked tight. But Leslie sees through his icy demeanor, sensing there’s more beneath the surface. As emotions get tangled and secrets begin to slip, their bond is tested in ways neither expected. Can Leslie help Julian face the shadows of his past, or will they pull him under?

Leonor is a strong and empowered woman, with a businessman and ambitious husband. After one of her companies goes bankrupt, the only solution her husband finds is to accept a proposal from a mobster, who wants a night with Leonor. The attractive and intimidating mobster, Hard, surprises Leonor with a night that brings her many mixed feelings, and the fate that she insists on bringing them together while her husband Call tortures himself for giving her up to save his ego.

"I want a husband and I want it to be you, Iñigo Petrakis. So, you will marry me whether you like it not." Avery "Ava" Marquez has been in love with Iñigo Petrakis for as long as she can remember. The only problem is he has sworn off love after his scandalous marriage that ruined his family name and business. Add on to his problem is being found in a compromising position with the strong-willed Ava Marquez. With his life in shambles and an adamant but sexy woman hot on his trail, he might just give in to her offer - marry the self-made billionaire in exchange for bringing back his prestige. Fairly easy but with the constant sparks and seduction of Ava, he might not only give his family name but also his heart.

Imagine getting married to the daughter of the second deadliest mafia gang with a knife on your throat. Yes,just imagine. Even after been forced into this relationship what did I get in return? Humiliation, embarrassment. I was always sent on dirty jobs,killing people for the boss,selling drugs just to please him and his daughter so they could like me and to have peace in the house. I got set up instead and sent to jail. Spending five years in jail actually taught me how my revenge should be like. I got out and I discovered I'm the son of Antonio Lorenzo, mafia of the deadliest gang in Italy and I'm to take over soon. My revenge is going to be bloody. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Follow me on this journey if you're tough enough.

There are a few grammatical errors, please bear with me Emily Cole a simple bubbly, serious/fashion minded 22 year old from Seattle that stays in new York and works for one of the prestigious company in NewYork . Her family is everything to her, her mom, dad, sister not forgetting her bestie Susan .Working in the finance department as an assistant to the financial advisor. An incident occurs and she's promoted to the personal assistant for the boss. Her life becomes a roller coaster of drama as she not only falls in love with her boss, but also managed to get a few enemies What else could go wrong for Emily? Damien Richardson, an arrogant billionaire, he's got everything a man could ask for. Good looks, greek god body, unlimited bank balance and any woman he wants at his beck and call. Not forgetting his "on and off " girlfriend.He's arrogant, possessive,and absolutely cold. He doesn't believe in love To top it all of a crazy ex-girlfriend seeking revenge His former P.A betrayed him and he finds himself hiring Emily Cole to fill the position. What he doesn't know is that his life can never be the same again.With a crazy ex-girlfriend on the loose and a stalker Follow the amazing drama filled story of Emily and Damien.

You may k.i.s.s the bride," the priest announced and my body shuddered in resistance as the words I told him two days ago rang in my ears. I won't even spit on your face let alone marry you, Liam Knight. His eyes were shining in triumph, clearly stating that once again he won. He smirked cruelly, taunting me without words how he forced me to do exactly what I said I would never do even if he begged me. He didn't beg, on the contrary, he forced me to marry him. He took a step forward, raised my chin, I fisted my hand tightly at the sides when he placed his unworthy lips on mine. Disgusted with his touch but I tolerated it for the sake of my father who was at his mercy at this moment. He pulled away from my lips with the same rule smile intact on his face, "I made you mine, Babygirl and I can't wait for us to be alone!" He said darkly. My breath hitched looking at the darkness in his eyes. If I would have been the old Aurora I would be scared but not anymore. I might have bowed down my pride for my father but if he was looking for a submissive wife, he sure was not going to get one!

"You need to learn to respect me, girl. It is already decided and done. Get ready because your fiancé will be here in a few days." My eyes filled with tears that mixed my despair with the anger I felt at having my hands tied, but I did not lower my head, and although the tears fell in abundance down my face, I looked at him with a defiant posture. Caroline Andermier is the princess of the kingdom of Tresoria and the only heir to the throne. Everybody believes that her life is perfect, but her parents are forcing her to get married so the prince consort will reign in her place. Unhappy with her future, Caroline meets a brave soldier that is going to change her way to see her world and also her heart. Will she be able to be a fair queen to her people and also with her heart?

Logan DeAngelo, one of the top ruthless and feared Italian Mafia boss in the country is reeling from a painful loss in his business inflicted by a peasant family whom he swears to make pay in blood. Everything is about to be upturned when he gets a beauty as collateral. Nothing seemed to matter more until the night he was given Layla Quins, thrown into his arms Layla is suffering from a painful heartbreak from her first ever love and pain from not being able to get into college like her few friends, but life is about to get ten times worse when her parents sold her to a mafia lord without looking at her. Layla thought living with a psycho had to be the worst thing. But the longer she stayed, the more sh found reasons to stop trying to escape and getting punished. But she was gambling with her life and sanity, but she knew it was too late. Because she was getting drawn into this man's darkness and it was bound to consume her.

Selena Bennett never thought her life would spiral so far out of control. Sold to the mafia to settle her father’s gambling debts, she finds herself face-to-face with Adrian Russo, the cold and ruthless mafia don who bought her freedom. But Adrian isn’t just any stranger—he’s the ex-fiancé whose heart she shattered years ago. Adrian is determined to punish Selena for abandoning him without a reason, even as old feelings resurface. But Selena harbors a heartbreaking secret: she broke off their engagement to protect Adrian from a truth she couldn’t bear to reveal. As their lives entangle in the dangerous world of the mafia, buried emotions erupt, betrayal lurks in the shadows, and secrets threaten to destroy any hope of reconciliation. Can they overcome the pain of the past, or will the mafia world tear them apart forever?

Acacia Ferguson's life took a drastic turn after her Step father sold her to one of the most feared Alpha King in Canada. As an omega, her duty was to give the Alpha king a pup. But things changed when she found out that the Alpha king was her mate. Will she accept him after the way he treated her? Or will she find a way to escape? Elio Jackson needed an heir and he would stop at nothing to get one, so he bought an omega, with hopes of her bearing his pup in no time. What he didn't expect to get was one who was trying to fight her way out and damn did he enjoy the challenge. What will happen when Elio figures out that she meant more to him? Will he be able to accept her or not?  Find out more about their journey…. All rights reserved… Written by: princessjody…