orpheus by alice low

Rafael DeLuca is a man forged in blood and betrayal. Once the rightful heir to a powerful mafia empire, he lost everything when his family was slaughtered in an act of treachery. For years, he rebuilt his power from the shadows, rising as the most feared mafia strategist in the underworld. Now, the time for vengeance has come, and his enemy’s greatest weakness is within his grasp—Sophia Romano. Sophia has spent her life in a gilded cage, unaware of the sins that stain her last name. Sheltered and untouched by the violent world her father commands, she believes she is destined for an ordinary life. But when she is kidnapped by a man as dangerous as he is captivating, her world shatters. Rafael is her captor, her tormentor, and her only protector in a world far darker than she ever imagined. What begins as a calculated act of revenge soon turns into something Rafael never anticipated—obsession. Sophia’s innocence should make her easy to break, yet her quiet defiance ignites something primal within him. He tells himself she is only a pawn, a means to an end, but with every glance, every forbidden touch, she threatens to unravel his carefully crafted plans. As hidden truths come to light and past betrayals resurface, Rafael is forced to make an impossible choice: will he sacrifice the one woman who has become his greatest weakness, or will he forsake his vengeance for a love that could destroy them both? In a world where love is as deadly as betrayal, Rafael and Sophia will have to decide—will their obsession ruin them, or will it be the only thing that saves them?

"Don't you want Joe to call you ‘Auntie’? Besides, by marrying me, Ariana won't be able to be part of the Hardwin Family for the rest of her life." My eyes immediately lit up and my heart slowly began to be persuaded. If I marry Bertrand, Joe will call me Auntie. A picture like that makes me happy just thinking about it! I stole a glance at Bertrand, and a trace of regret appeared in the bottom of my eyes. Rumor has it that Bertrand is thirty years old and doesn't even have a single woman by his side. This happened either because Bertrand liked men or had a hidden illness. The betrayal committed by Megan's fiancé, Joe, and her half-sister made her feel very hurt. And she also met Mr. Betrand is uncle and former fiancé. What will happen next?

Aubrey Miller is ready to start college. With her best friend in tow, she's more than happy to forget about her small town and scumbag ex that resides there.Move-in-day throws her into an embarrassing situation with the gorgeous bad boy, Chase Walker. After being burned back home, she ignores Chase's advances.Soon after, her best friend shacks up with the hottie next door, leaving her alone for much of the time. Thankfully, she's been accepted into the most prestigious sorority and is confident that her life is about to change for the better.At the welcoming party, she meets the man of her dreams.Jesse is everything her ex-boyfriend could never be, but there's one tiny problem. Jesse's cousin Chase thinks that he'd claimed her first.Aubrey isn't about to let some Neanderthal from the dark ages tell her who she can or can't date.I mean, who the hell does he think he is?Chase, is a full-blooded werewolf and the future Alpha. Jesse and Chase had been best friends their whole lives, but are now willing to lay down their lives for Aubrey.A little on the obsessive side, but fate can do that when coupled with their frenzied animal instincts!Reeling from the knowledge that werewolves exist. Aubrey is caught in a war between Jesse and Chase.Who can she trust with her heart?The man, she loved at first sight, or the man she grew to love wholeheartedly.Is it possible to be in love with two men at the same time?Secrets begin to shed as quickly as clothing, while love and laughter turn into heartbreak and tears.Aubrey faces so many questions, but is she ready for the truth?Better yet, are you?Who will win her heart and become the true Alpha?

After leaving Lucian for seven years, Ava finds herself coming face to face with him again and she’s shocked to discover he is not the same man she left behind again. Seeing Ava again after seven years, Lucian wasn’t ready to let her go even if she has a child and he is hell bent on making her pay for her crimes. EXTRACTS. “Even if you’re wearing another man’s ring, that won’t stop me from claiming what’s mine! It even makes my hardened for the fact that you’re engaged to another man yet my touch still sets your body on fire”. He wink. “But I think my little rose deserves some punishment for lying”. ********.

Karina Magnolia found herself pregnant with a child from a foreign man whom she met only to fulfill her prestige due to her ignorance of the world of sex. Little did she know, the child she's carrying is from an Alpha Werewolf who also disguises as a human and holds a position as her superior at work. Upon finding out that Karina is carrying his child, Viggo Conri immediately tries his best to approach Karina. Especially since Viggo is trying to revive the Werewolf Kingdom that has been destroyed for hundreds of years. Will Viggo succeed in making Karina be by his side and revive the Werewolf Kingdom that has fallen for hundreds of years?

Daisy’s heart raced with excitement as she entered the elegant wedding venue, the sweet scent of flowers filling the air. She held onto her boyfriend Noah’s arm, feeling a mix of nerves and anticipation. But as she laid eyes on her best friend’s soon-to-be husband, her world shattered. The man standing before her was the one she had been searching for all these years. The room seemed to spin as she struggled to comprehend the cruel twist of fate. Her heart sank as she realised he didn’t remember her, treating her like a stranger. The disappointment was crushing, but she accepted the harsh truth with a heavy heart. She steeled herself, determined to witness her best friend Julian’s wedding with the man she had longed to meet. But she didn’t knew that fate had a unique plan in store for her. Unbeknownst to Daisy, she was about to find herself standing on that very aisle, adorned in a wedding dress, instead of her beloved Julian. However, the man she has married - Dylan Astor, despises her with an intensity that is palpable. He has transformed into a completely unrecognisable figure from the man Daisy had encountered years ago. His once radiant, charming smile has transformed into a dark, icy countenance, causing Daisy to hold her breath whenever she sees him. The tension in the air is suffocating, as if a storm is brewing. Dylan knows very well that Daisy doesn't have feelings for him, which only makes him even more angry at her.

Wolfless, with her Alpha father on his death bed, Emily found herself betrayed by her ex-boyfriend and her Stepmother. But then Emily has a one-night stand with a stranger, she finds out he is a powerful werewolf who wants Emily for his mate...and revenge on someone they both have scores to settle with.

Elizabeth Ashley is a normal 25 years old woman, she works as an operational employee at the biggest retail company in California. She has one big enemy and he is one of her bosses, who also stole her first kiss on new year's eve. Logan Bruggman is a single dad and works as a high managerial employee of one of the biggest retail companies in California, his expertise is anything related to the computer. He met Beth, almost every month when the woman followed the monthly training at the headquarters, he fell for her. Yet... The lady is playing hard to get...so it is only normal, as a man like him to get anything he wants. He decided to blackmailed her, to make Beth his wife. ### NB. It will be updated daily!!

Being born a white wolf was supposed to be a blessing, but for Faith Collins, it was a curse. Her mate used her for her magic, then rejected her for her younger sister. Now, fulfilling her duty to her pack, she’s forced into mating an evil man for a peace treaty, trapped in a fate she never chose. Only, before vows can be spoken, Faith is kidnapped by the most feared alpha of all, Alpha Kaiden Reed. He was her pack’s greatest enemy and thrived in chaos. To others, he was ruthless and cruel, but to her, he might just be her salvation. As war ensues for her return, her fate rests solely in his hands. But can she trust him, or is he just another captor wanting to use her for her power?

Lizzy is trying to escape her past. Shielding herself from the dangers that may lead to her death one day. She has managed to keep a low profile and be safe for the last five years. But after a stupid video goes viral, she is not so sure anymore. Now, she is terrified all the time. Panics at the sight of men in dark suits and black cars. Even the thought of stepping out of her home fills her with dread. What would she do when a certain dangerous man from her past is done with the game of chase they have been playing? What if now he is desperate for a confrontation? And has a proposal that she might not refuse? How would she answer all the questions she left behind after escaping the world from which no one ever returned alive? The Perazzo Series: Book 2 [Standalone With Spoilers] NOTE: This book contains mystery and suspense elements, and not all the questions will be immediately answered.