Ruled

WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS HEAVY ADULT THEMES OF BULLYING AND MISTREATMENT + MATURE(18+) EROTIC CONTENT. READERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Three kingdoms. One untouchable lycan king. And a fated mate he swore to end the next time he laid eyes on her. Theodosa Fane thinks she knows what it means to suffer—That’s until she meets Xahen Ithorno. She has no idea who he is. But Xahen knows her all too well. She was his mate once, twice, and now a third time. Each encounter ended with her trying to kill him. Now, according to Xahen, she has returned for her third strike. But Xahen is no longer forgiving enough to give his mate another chance. And Theodosa has no recollection of ever meeting Xahen. She sees him as the ruthless king who ruled over the darkest island in the realm. And he sees her as a woman hellbent on putting him six feet under. To Theodosa, their paths should never have crossed. But Xahen has waited for her to resurface for a hundred years. To punish her. To maim her spirit. To break her soul. Xahen Ithorno’s third mate has come up for air, once again in the form of Theodosa Fane. And this time, he planned to execute her before she had the chance to deceive him a third time.

John Handful’s first client is a member of the local Polish community wanted by the police for the disappearance of his pregnant wife. A new miracle cancer drug is stolen from a pharmaceutical complex located on a shingle spit, just off the Suffolk coast. A wealthy local financier is blackmailed, and a ripple of malice spreads across the village of Oxmarket. Each household of a cul-de-sac have a secret that could point to them being the murderer of a man found shot dead in his bedroom.A perplexing case unfolds with the revelation of secret lovers, flowers from the garden and a death that is not as it appears.John Handful finds himself enmeshed in a violent, multi-layered plot at a luxury hotel on a remote island. A man kills himself despite receiving the good news that his lover’s husband has agreed to a divorce.A woman is witnessed shooting herself by her husband even though she had already been dead several hours.A man has been found shot through the head in a locked room with suicide well and truly ruled out. How did he die?Severed limbs in a concrete block, leads, John Handful to believe that a cold calculated killer with a thirst for revenge is on the loose. Ten cases, one connection. What is it?

At 28 years old, Aubrielle Allison Caballero returns to Andalucia carrying a name that commands power, fear, and influence. Born into the province’s most dominant political dynasty, her future was meant to be written in government halls—but Aubrielle chose a different path. Determined to become a doctor, she comes home hoping to rebuild her life on her own terms. Now 29, Emilio Fidel Valencia has transformed into a respected and formidable leader. Once a quiet boy watching from the sidelines, he now stands at the forefront of a town determined to rise from years of political control. But behind his strength lies a past deeply scarred by the Caballero name. When fate forces Aubrielle and Emilio back into each other’s lives, unresolved emotions ignite beneath layers of pride, anger, and unfinished history. What begins as tension slowly becomes something far more dangerous—a love neither of them planned, yet neither can deny. As political ambitions clash and long-buried truths threaten to surface, they must choose between loyalty to their legacies and the undeniable pull of their hearts. In a province ruled by power and haunted by the past, love may be the only thing strong enough to change everything.

My daughter was violated and killed, yet her death was ruled a suicide. After seven failed appeals, I kidnapped the chief prosecutor’s daughter. I tied the chief prosecutor’s daughter to an autopsy table and publicly addressed the prosecutor’s office in a live stream. “I performed the autopsy myself. My daughter didn’t kill herself. She was murdered. “I’ll give you seven chances. Release the actual evidence and name the murderer publicly. Each time a chance runs out, I’ll remove one of her body parts.” The chief prosecutor and his wife knelt on the floor. They begged me desperately to spare their daughter. “The evidence proves your daughter took her own life. Stop this madness now and let my daughter go. She’s innocent.” Viewers in the live stream called me insane. They said I had lost my mind with grief and was taking it out on an innocent person. I ignored their contempt. With a sneer, I picked up a scalpel and pressed it against the judge’s daughter’s abdomen. “The clock is ticking. Hurry up and reveal the true murderer now.” I knew perfectly well the real murderer was watching the stream at that very moment.

She entered his world as prey. Now, she’s learning to bite back. After her mother’s death, Annabelle Gracia seeks fragile solace in the flower shop—until her father trades her to Antonioni D’Angélo, the ruthless mafia billionaire known as The Shadow King. Nights with him burn with pain, pleasure, and control. His coldness shields a heart hunted by a dangerous fraternity, one that will not forgive tenderness—love is a risk he cannot afford. Yet desire refuses to be silenced. In their world, love is weakness, and weakness could destroy them both. Antonioni is not just another mafia heir; he is a force who commands the world’s shadows. Beyond the empire most will never see: high-stakes deals in European marketplaces, clandestine arms trades, and the quiet power of a man who moves money, influence, and danger across continents. Once fragile, she rises. No longer a pawn, she becomes his fiercest ally and mafia queen, his quiet hope. But betrayal is never far, and enemies wait in the shadows. When Nora, the daughter of one of their deadliest rivals, enters their world, alliances shatter, and danger multiplies. In a world ruled by secrets and scars, can love save them… or destroy them?

“You don’t remember me… but I remember dying for you.” “If you fall for him again, I’ll burn the world to keep you.” “Then let it burn.” Elaina Rivers is just a chaotic, sunshine-hearted doctor—until a single encounter with the cold, unreadable CEO Lucien Blackthorn shatters her world. Shadows rise, secrets awaken, and suddenly… she’s being hunted by wolves and mafia assassins alike. Two powerful alphas claim to know her. One is a ruthless mafia king with icy eyes and scars from a past life. The other is a rogue alpha, all fire and fury, haunted by memories he swears are hers too. Caught between them, Elaina begins to unravel the truth: She is not who she thinks she is. She once ruled a kingdom of wolves. And she killed the very men who would die for her. Now, reborn and cursed, Elaina must remember before it’s too late. As witch powers ignite within her and dark visions haunt her nights, ancient enemies close in—and love could be the deadliest weapon of all. In a world where fate has claws and memories bleed, Elaina must choose: the alpha who betrayed her… or the rogue who still bleeds for her. Rebirth is only the beginning. Love is the war. And destiny… is a lie.

Drowning in debt and desperation, Emily Hart accepts what seems like a miracle opportunity: a high paying live in nanny position for billionaire Matteo Rinaldi in Milan. The job promises financial freedom, stability, and a chance to save her ailing mother. All Emily has to do is care for one child and follow the rules. But from the moment she steps into the Rinaldi mansion, Emily realizes nothing about this job is simple. Matteo Rinaldi is cold, controlling, and dangerously irresistible. His expectations are strict, his presence overwhelming, and his world ruled by power and secrets. As Emily settles into her new role caring for his daughter Sofia, she begins to notice cracks in the perfect image she was sold. The biggest one arrives without warning. A woman from Matteo’s past suddenly returns, demanding custody of Sofia. She is stunning, confident, and unsettlingly familiar. Her resemblance to Emily raises questions Emily was never meant to ask, and her presence threatens to unravel everything Matteo has built. Caught between a ruthless billionaire, a child at the center of a custody war, and a past that refuses to stay buried, Emily soon realizes she was not hired by accident. In a house full of wealth, control, and hidden truths, Emily must decide how far she is willing to go for survival… and what the price of freedom truly is.

Aria Monroe never believed the supernatural worlds she read about in her favorite novels could be real—until the night she fled her abusive husband with her daughter and stumbled into a forest pulsing with ancient magic. There, she meets Kaelion Duskbane, a mysterious and impossibly powerful man who claims she is his fated mate. Kaelion is no ordinary supernatural. He is a tribrid—vampire, werewolf, and witch—descended from a bloodline that has ruled for centuries. As King of All Supernaturals, he hides secrets even his council fears to whisper. His powers go beyond the known limits of magic, and his connection to the divine creators—the Moon Goddess, the Star God, and the Blood Father—marks him as chosen. But fate has more in store than a royal romance. As Aria is drawn deeper into Kaelion’s world, she begins unlocking powers of her own—abilities no human should possess. Their bond triggers ancient prophecies, divine intervention, and a war between light and shadow. With Kaelion’s brother Lucien discovering his own mate and secrets unraveling at every turn, Aria must choose whether to embrace her destiny or be consumed by it. Twists, betrayals, and steamy passion collide in this supernatural saga where love is power, and power can change the world.

Nataliya Barsukov was raised to obey, molded by the iron fists of her father and brothers to be the perfect wife in a world ruled by men. But when she turns eighteen, she breaks their chains—and seizes their empire. Now, as the ruthless and enigmatic Queen of the Russian Mafia in Los Angeles, Nataliya rules her city with an iron will and a twisted code of honor. Those who know her identity are either fiercely loyal… or dead. Ryan Taylor is an undercover cop, fresh to LA and burning with purpose. His mission: infiltrate and dismantle the elusive mafia queen’s empire. But when he meets Nataliya—a woman as sharp as she is stunning, with the fire of a warrior and the grace of a dark Snow White—his world starts to blur. As Ryan is pulled deeper into her world, he begins to question everything. Nataliya doesn’t sell drugs to kids. She doesn’t traffic innocents. And the organs she harvests? Voluntary. In her own brutal way, she’s cleaning the streets more effectively than law enforcement ever has. Now Ryan must face the truth: justice isn’t black and white, and the real villains might be the ones wearing badges. Torn between duty and the woman he’s falling for, Ryan must decide—will he betray the queen… or fight for her?

She spent her life saving hearts, until the man who ruled an empire of violence shattered hers. Jenna Blake should have been finishing her final year of cardiology, standing at the edge of a future she had built with discipline, sacrifice, and quiet determination. She was gentle, obedient, a healer with steady hands and a soft heart, someone meant for hospitals, not the shadows of the mafia. Everything changed the day Evan Grant stepped into her life. Forced into marriage with the man who commands fear and respect, Jenna loses her career, her dreams, and the life she fought to create. He is feared by all, yet the feared look up to him. Power comes naturally to him. Control is instinct. Compassion is optional. On the day she became his bride, he offered no comfort, only a reminder of the fiery message she sent him during their disastrous first encounter. Yet he also placed a ring on her finger, a token meant only for her, a symbol that even in a world of violence, he claimed her in a way no one else could. Her freedom vanished. Her life was rewritten. But when secrets surface and past betrayals collide, enemies are forced to confront the truth. A dark mafia romance thriller with enemies-to-lovers tension and a second-chance love that could consume them both.