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He closed the gap between us and his hand travelled to my waist, pulling me closer to himself. His cologne filled my nostrils and he cupped my face in his hand gently. The look in his eyes whenever he looked at me always seemed like he was watching something so ethereal and now wasn't any different. I was supposed to hate him, to not be able to stand him. But why was I letting him do this? And why did I like it too? Love it even? He smirked at me, leaning down with our lips almost touching, his minty breath fanning my face. "I'm fucking addicted and obsessed with you if you haven't noticed." He paused as he studied me while I took a deep breath. "Are you sure you can't stand me?" He asked. "Or are we going to keep on lying to ourselves, babydoll?" ~ Vittoria Belluci, popularly known as 'Lilith' is short tempered, bossy, fiesty, poor social skills and a beautiful resting bitch face. Roman Argentero, Brooklyn's popular mafia don known for his playboy status, cockiness, flirtatious behavior but also ruthless and finally his Greek god appearance. A one night stand in the past, an arranged marriage, a stupid bet, a hatred she has for him and his family, and an addiction he has to her. Will she find out how her sister died? Or who keeps wanting to kill off her family? And doing all that with a fragile promise to herself to not fall in love. What happens when a Belluci falls in love with an Argentero who is already addicted to her?

The Powerful Alpha Julian Cesario is a ruthless Alpha King that enjoys his bachelor hood. He believes that women are to be sampled and discarded like fine wine. A woman should not control a man, especially when he is in charge. Until he meets her---a she wolf full of so much spirit and courage that she pulls him back from the brink. A Dangerous Beauty Stubborn and head strong, Scarlett Ross does not take orders from anyone, Alpha or not. She is fierce and she marches to the beat of her own drum. She strongly believes women and men are equals. Until she's claimed by him---a Powerful Alpha with soul less eyes, whose touch sets her blood on fire. Will the two put their pride and ego aside and to win the heart of one another? Read and find out.

Isabella Sinclair, a thirty-two-year-old billionaire heiress, dislikes men and never intended to get married. However, her convictions were put to the test when she had a one-night stand affair with a strange guy, Liam Blackwood. ********** Liam grabbed her wrist tightly and in a swift movement, he lifted her and dropped her on the bed. He pinned her hands on the bed with one hand, while the other hand slowly caressed her lower abdomen. A sudden gasp escaped Isabella’s lips as his gentle touch landed on her lower abdomen. He leaned into her and moved his lips near her ear. She flinched in fear. ‘Are you going to bite me like I did? Don’t be petty!’ she snapped sharply as Liam’s lips grazed her earlobe, his breath fanning against her skin. He chuckled slightly at Isabella’s outburst, and in an unexpected move, he flickered his tongue into her ear. She froze! She liked it and wanted him to do it again, but instead, he whispered, ‘Young lady, have you forgotten? No contact! Why do you keep throwing yourself at me, little girl!’ “What! ‘Little girl’? How dare he!” she screamed in her head, but in reality, she liked how possessive and dominant Liam is. He freed her, releasing his tight grip on her hands and jumped off the bed. He grabbed his car keys from the bedside table and walked towards the door. “Liam! The contract! Do you want me to change it? And by the way, this is your second night here, and you haven’t given me a foot massage yet,” Isabella called out as he placed his hands on the doorknob.

The notorious hacker of the Underworld Misha, who kills more gracefully than the reaper himself, enters into a contractual marriage with Chicago's most dangerous man, Lord of the Crime world Killian Alvarez. Misha can break any cyber lock, and no door in the underworld is beyond Killian's reach. They form a lethal team, but in order to destroy their enemies, they reach an unlikely agreement. The penalty for betrayal in this marriage contract is death, and trust in this world has a cost. Desire was not planned, but it happened anyway. Could two of the most ruthless criminals in the underworld survive falling in love?

When Melanie's past rears its ugly head, she finds an unlikely haven in the virtual connection she makes with a charismatic stranger named Caleb. As plans start to develop for them to meet in person, Melanie's nerves will be stretched to their limits. Will she risk taking a chance on love outside of her comfort zone, or will old ghosts weigh her down? Fall into this life-affirming tale of self-discovery, love, and the power to take a leap of faith.

"Just because you were right, doesn't mean I'm wrong. You just haven't seen life from my side." Nicholae's tears, despite his cold heart, voluntarily dropped to his cheeks. "Maybe the reason you left me was that you believe someone new will come into my life. Someone who would fix those permanent marks of scars and tiny holes in my heart you left behind. Someone who has faith, hope, and love more than you do." Mikai muttered to the photo where she believes Nicholae's promise of true love exists. Those were the two hurtful lines where Mikai and Nicholae's love story bind by a werewolf's business proposal. Packed with broken hearts, betrayals, and revenge. What will you do when you believe true love exists in the right place but at the wrong time?

Bella, she is strong, beautiful a goddess in the flesh but she has a past that she cannot easily forget. Forcing herself into an alcove, she decides to move on to leave the past where it belongs. She tried moving on but trauma still haunts her, following her like a shadow something she cannot easily shake off and having him as a constant reminder does not make life easier. She strived to build her own fortress, a safe haven away from all of the chaos. Leonardo is a man of his time, mysterious, handsome and successful, being an heir to the vast Mendoza Empire, all eyes are on him. He too harbors a dark past of his own, one he wishes to run from. He tries to move on and he thinks he has realization dawns on him telling him he is back at the starting point. All she has ever wanted was true freedom but when she got it, it was painfully taken away. He had the freedom he wanted but it led him astray. After so many years they find each other. She is forced but he does it willingly, an alliance set for them to get married. Will they fall in love along with their walls or with their love get destroyed along with their fortresses?

Serena Vale endured a loveless contractual marriage for five years without complaint—until she discovered her husband Silas Ford had a sweet mistress outside. The son she had been raising as her own was, in truth, his child with said mistress. Serena realized—from the very beginning, she had been wrapped up in a web of lies. One day, the mistress strutted to her door with a divorce agreement prepared by Silas himself, prancing around like she was his legitimate wife. That same day, Serena found out that she was pregnant. Since the man was filthy, she didn't want him anymore. Since the boy was the son of a mistress, she'd give him back, too. Serena cut off all her ties and rose like a phoenix from the ashes, shedding her past and focusing on shining brightly as her own, true self. Her relatives who once mistreated her came groveling in regret. The rich heirs who claimed she slept her way to the top now came with grand proposals. Even the boy, led astray by another woman, came crying to her, calling her 'Mom'. - One night, Serena received a call from an unknown number. From the other side, Silas' slurred words came through. "You can't agree to his proposal, Serena… I haven't… I haven't signed the divorce papers…"

One is a wolf on a path of Vengeance,the other is a Sorceress on a path to discover her true self and the power she possess. What will happen when the collide, will they surrender to the power of love or defy it. ****** Camille was an Elite special force Commander, she died on duty while protecting a little girl , and transmigrated into the body of an abused and rejected Duke's daughter who was prophesied to be the reincarnation of a powerful sorceress of the four lands. ________ little Prince Arthur watched his parents murdered and the throne usurped by his uncle, he was exiled by his uncle, who found him as a threat to his throne , Years later the Little Prince became the God of war, with his name at every one's lip . He's on the quest to kill everyone involved in his parents death. * What happens when he found out that he's mate's father killed his parents! *Transmigration * Reincarnation * Revenge * Werewolf * Magic * Romance Read and Add to your library!!

What happens when the love of your life becomes your greatest regret? When the choice you made to protect your dreams turns into the haunting shadow of "what if"? Falling for my billionaire Ex is a story that dares to explore those questions. This isn’t just a tale of exes reunited. It’s about two people—flawed, complicated, and human—who must confront the raw truth of their choices and the scars left behind. Elliot and Susan’s journey is messy, heartbreaking, and full of longing, but it’s also a testament to the power of second chances. Expect tension. Every meeting, every word they exchange carries the weight of a past that neither has forgotten. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so are their wounds. And as they step into each other’s worlds again, you’ll feel the magnetic pull of their connection just as they do. Explicit steamy and euphoric scenes starts from chapter 49... see you there. Love it, add to your library