The Mafia’s Substitute Bride

He wasn't supposed to look at her the way he did. And she wasn't supposed to feel Anything. Louisa Delaney gets bound to an Italian Mafia Don of a secretive and dangerous mafia family. After being manipulated by her husband into accepting surrogacy in return for money, Louisa steps into this Don’s dangerous world— with his child growing in her. From the moment Alessandro De Luca looked at her, something dangerous ignited. He was everything she didn't want to get involved with. Intense. Possessive. Powerful. Her heart was beginning to waver, his charm had began to slowly get to her until a blow hits her. He was married. Now she’s trapped in a family who hid their secrets behind a deceiving smile and a venomous wife who wants her gone while on the outside her indifferent husband suddenly cares and wants her back by all means. It's either her head or her heart. Because what happens when a man she was meant to avoid and forget… starts acting like she already belonged to him? “The mafia wanted a child, Alessandro wanted her”

Emery had just buried her husband Jasper, a mafia boss.. the man she stood by for ten years. But even in death .. he betrayed and humiliated her. Now she has been given a second chance to make her life her own. She wants out of the engagement that’s been contractually in place since they were kids. Her ‘family’ welcomes her back with open arms, and her childhood friends vow to protect her. But Jasper is the head of their rival gang. And he doesn’t want to let her go. Emery longs to be free and to live her life differently the second time around. But will she be able to do that? Breaking off the engagement could cause a war between the two families. So will she protect herself? Or the people she loves? How can she do both?

Vanessa thought her life couldn't get worse-until it did. A hardworking woman from a modest background, her world shatters when her father, Jonas, falls gravely ill and their family is left bankrupt. Her stepmother and stepsister abandon them, and to make matters worse, Jonas owes an unpayable debt to Alaric Moretti-a ruthless Mafia lord who is as feared as he is deadly. Dragged into Alaric's dark world, Vanessa is prepared to fight for her father's survival. But when Alaric's mate bond snaps into place the moment he meets her, everything changes. Vanessa is his fated mate-a rare connection that Alaric, a cold-hearted monster, doesn't want and refuses to accept. To settle her father's debt, Alaric makes a horrifying demand: Vanessa must give her blood and a lung to save his dying girlfriend, Emma. Refusing to be a pawn, Vanessa strikes her own deal-she'll comply only if Alaric marries her, securing her father's treatment and her siblings' futures. It's a business arrangement, nothing more.

"What is this?!" Avery's voice trembled with rage, her fists clenched as she stared at the people who betrayed her. "You're marrying me off to some old man?" she spat. Her mother flinched. "Avery, please… it’s the only way to clear the debt." Her father’s voice thundered. "You will marry Sergei Kuznetsov. End of story." Avery Wells was never the obedient daughter—not with her leather boots, smart mouth, and fire-for-blood temper. But nothing prepared her for being thrown into the cold world of Russian mafia royalty. Sergei Kuznetsov: seventy, cruel, and untouchable. Her new husband. Kieran Kuznetsov: his youngest son—illegitimate, exiled, and carved from shadows. In a world full of masks, guns, and buried secrets, Avery has only one rule: never fall for the devil’s son. But the more she fights, the closer the darkness pulls. In this house, freedom is a myth. And love… might just be a death sentence.

In a city where the Morano family's grip on power is suffocating, loyalty is a luxury that few can afford. For Alex Morano, the youngest son of the family, the weight of his family's legacy is crushing. When a prominent businessman is murdered, Alex is accused of the crime and must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime to clear his name. The Russos, a rival mafia family, are seeking to take down the Moranos and claim the city's underworld for themselves. But as Alex digs deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear, and Alex's own family is hiding secrets that could destroy them all. As Alex's world implodes, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing feelings for Sophia, a mysterious woman with ties to the mafia world. But Sophia's true intentions are shrouded in mystery, and Alex must confront the possibility that she may be his greatest enemy. “The Mafia’s Reckoning” has gritty realism, complex characters, and heart-pumping action, "The Mafia's Reckoning" is a gripping tale of loyalty, power, and survival. As Alex navigates the dark and treacherous world of organized crime, he must confront the ultimate question: what does it mean to be loyal to oneself and one's family in a world where loyalty is a luxury that a few can afford?

" You're mine, cara mia…” Adrian's breath crept up my skin as he held me still with his arm around my waist. I hissed, pulling back and failed. “In your dreams, Adrian.” His low chuckle scared me, but I acted tough. I couldn't afford to lose face before him. His other hand ran up to my hair and pulled, making me help and he whispered in my ear. “Disobey me again and I'll make you cum while my men watch.” That was Adrian Moretti the devil, and Mafia Don to the top elite cartel and Serena was his surrogate. He had bought her as his surrogate and didn't love her, but why? Serena craves freedom but she can't bring herself to hate his touch. What happens when she finds out he has a hand in her father's death and planned all of this to make her his? Read on to find out!

Nagbago ang buhay ni Katelyn Louise nang hilingin ng kanyang kambal na siya ang maging substitute bride sa araw ng kasal nito. Bilang isang mabuting kapatid,mahal niya ito at may utang na loob siya sa kaniya ay wala itong nagawa kung ‘di ay sumang-ayon. Doon niya nakilala ang isang baldadong si Red Calyx Villareal. Siya ay malamig at walang puso kaya naging interesado siya rito. Akala niya magiging miserable ang kaniyang buhay kasama ang lalaki ngunit kabaliktaran ng inaakala niya. She spoils her as if she was a queen to him. Makakaya ba niyang mabuhay sa ibang katauhan o susuko na lang gayong marami ang kaniyang sekretong nalaman?

Trigger Warnings! Do Not Read If You Cannot Handle: Sexual Assult, Abuse, Drugs, Drinking, Smoking/Vaping, Fighting, Emotional Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Mental Breakdowns, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Murder, Blood and Disturbing Descriptions What can you do when someone out of greed takes away your sight? There are people made of pure greed out in the world. Being able to grant wishes places a giant target on her back. After having her sight stolen by her grandfather, Nicolette has trained long and hard to survive and defend herself in case he may return. Living in seclusion for many years, she is able to train in private and harness her skills to become a top assassin. Her first mission was challenging. She was given the task of marrying a mafia king in Italy, who turned out to be someone she knew from long ago. She held her blades in her hand, ready to kill him when the time was right, but she could never bring herself to do so. Delaying her task, she becomes absorbed in the dangerous world of guns and bullets. When her grandfather finally comes to take her back for his plans, she has no choice but to break her code and rely on her husband for help. Bloodshed in a world of mafia and assassins is inevitable, but who are you willing to lose? "The world may be a dangerous place, and you may be a strong man, but I am far more deadly." "You can rely on me amore mio. I am here to protect and serve you."

Claire Morcilla has a dark secret that she hides for a long time. All she wanted was a happy and simple life and this was her dream. She was alone at mag-isang itinataguyod ang sarili. Subalit may malaking halaga siyang kailangan bayaran. Ito ang pamanang iniwan sa kanya na hindi niya matatakasan. Ang sampung milyong utang ng kanyang yumaong ama at ito ang dahilan kung bakit araw-gabi siya kumakayod para mabilis makaipon upang makabayad. Subalit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana o ipinanganak lang talaga siyang may kalakip na malas sa buhay dahil hindi pa niya masosolusyunan ang utang ng kanyang ama ay may panibago na namang dagok ang dumating sa kanyang buhay. Una ay si Steve Mendez. Ang lalaking niligtas niya sa bingit ng kamatayan na inakala niyang kaibigan at mapagkakatiwalaan. Ngunit may maitim pa lang binabalak sa kanya kapalit ng hindi pagbubunyag ng sikretong iniingatan. Pangalawa ay si Benedict Gonzalvo isang negosyanteng pinagkakautangan ng kanyang ama. Baliw na baliw rin sa angking kagandahan ni Claire na kahit sino ay babanggain makuha lamang ang atensyon ng dalaga. At dito magsisimula ang masalimuot na buhay ni Claire sa dalawang lalaking nag-aagawan sa kanya. Hanggang kailan kakayanin ni Claire ang hamon sa kanya ng buhay? Kailan ito matatapos? Sino ang magliligtas sa kanya sa masalimuot niyang sitwasyon? Meron ba siyang matatawag na knight in shining Armor? Sino at kailan ito darating para iligtas siya?

My anxiety spiked during our wedding photoshoot. A sharp pain stabbed through my chest. My fiancé, Caius—the Falcone family heir—was helping his adoptive sister, Fiorella, try on my wedding dress. He didn't even spare me a glance. He was on one knee, focused on adjusting the lace on Fiorella’s hem. Before we’d even left the shop, Fiorella posted a selfie in the dress. She was all smiles, my fiancé standing beside her, posed like her groom. Calmly, I pulled out my phone. I sent a message to a painter I keep on retainer. "A royal portrait. The two of them. Old-world style. Use the cheapest materials you can find. I want the frame dripping with fake diamonds. Make it look like trash." I'll have it sent to Fiorella. A wedding present. The note will be simple. "A work of art as priceless as your bond. Best wishes on your wedding."