The Paris Novel Ruth Reichl

"You, miss papier vierge, think that you are the most smartest being on earth but let me tell you, I get whatever I want and right now, I want you" he grumbles in my ear. What the hell does he mean by that?. "I. Want. You." he repeats again. I tried to shove him away as he was too far for my comfort zone but he didn't even flinch. But what did I expect, he stood like a wall. "And what made you think I'll give in to you?" I ask, mostly in a whisper. He let's out a smirk and moves away. Finally. "Now I see you have a dirty mind as well, cute and sexy" he says. Huh! What does he mean?. "But that's not what I meant my little kitten" he adds. "I want you to babysit my child" Zephrine, who has always been hard working and was always there to support her sick sister, was faced with the dilemma of having to find her own path in life for which she has no idea where to start. She decided to take on a babysitting job but as she reached the house for an interview, she found the man that recently had an argument with and had marked him as the most arrogant of all. Axel is one of the successful multi-billionaires and the most powerful Mafian Overlord. Even the mention of his name makes the weak cower in fear. But he was challenged openly by a lady and to make matters worst, he felt an undeniable attraction to her. And whatever he wants, he gets. Will he be able to tame this little kitten or will she be the one to tame him?... And what happens when she found out about his darkest truth?.

I was the lowest omega in the pack—the girl who scrubbed floors with wolfsbane‑burned hands, the chew‑toy everyone kicked when they were bored. Then, on the night of the Moon Choosing, the impossible happened. The Moon Goddess marked me as mate to Prince Lucian Nightbane—heir to the throne, the golden prince every she‑wolf dreamed of. For one breathless moment, I believed my hell was over. But when Lucian scented my sister, he lost his mind. In front of the entire court, he rejected our sacred bond, called me unworthy, and raised my “perfect” sister as his future Luna instead. His punishment for me? “Since the Goddess insists on chaining you to my bloodline,” he sneered, “you’ll marry my uncle. The Bastard Alpha. The Butcher of Blackthorn.” Everyone knew the stories about Alpha Kael Draven —the king’s ruthless brother, the beast who bathed battlefields in blood. They said I was walking into a marriage of ruin and waited for the day he would break me. Instead, the monster pulled me against his scarred chest and growled: > “They threw you to the beast, little omega. > They forgot the beast still answers to the Moon. > From this moment, you are my Luna. My mate. My little wolf. > And I don’t share.” Kael crowned me before the fiercest warriors, kissed every scar they mocked, and worshipped every inch I’d been taught to hide. Now the prince who broke me wants me back—and my ruthless Alpha is willing to kill a prince for me. Will I crawl back as the prince’s discarded consort… or rise as the Bastard Alpha’s beloved little wolf, powerful enough to tear down a crown for love?

Zara never believed that one signature could destroy her life. Forced into a contract marriage to save her family from ruin, she finds herself trapped in a world ruled by Adrian Volkov—a ruthless billionaire known for his cold logic, absolute control, and a heart no one has ever dared to reach. To him, everything is structure. Everything has rules. And Zara… is no exception. But what was supposed to be a simple agreement quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Because Adrian doesn’t just want obedience. He wants control. Every move Zara makes is watched, every decision measured, every rebellion anticipated. The more she tries to fight him, the deeper she gets pulled into his world—a place where power is everything, trust is nonexistent, and freedom comes with a price she may never afford. Yet beneath Adrian’s cold and calculating exterior lies something darker… something he refuses to show. And the more Zara uncovers the truth behind their marriage, the more she realizes— She was never just a wife. She was chosen. Bound by secrets she doesn’t understand, and tied to a past that refuses to stay buried, Zara must decide— Will she continue to fight the man who owns her life? Or will she become the one thing he never expected… his greatest weakness?

Sira, a young girl who has just graduated from high school, is forced to accept the consequences of her adoptive father Mario's actions. Previously, Sira was always tortured by her adoptive family and treated as a slave. But after escaping from Mario's family, Sira is trapped in the life of a ruthless Billionaire named Damian Tomhill. Sira had to bear all the actions of Mario who had taken away Tomhill's company money. Damian made Sira’s life instantly change, the girl was even more tormented because she was deliberately raped by the Billionaire. Sira tries to avoid the life of Damian who is the heir to one of the largest companies in the world. But Sira’s pregnancy makes the girl even more involved in the Billionaire's life. During that time Sira tried to find out who her biological parents were. It turns out that Sira’s biological parents are friends of Damian’s parents. So, what decision should Joy make next? Whether to stay with Damian, or just choose to leave.

When Isobel, Brielle’s sister who is set to marry the powerful and influential Ace Reynolds, suddenly goes missing, Brielle must fill in for her sister and marry him in her place until she is found. Ace Reynolds is popularly known as Ruler Of Five Kingdoms, that is, he heads five biggest mafia families across the globe. Hence, his position is the most sought after along with his life. However, the only thing Brielle had frequently heard about him was that; he wasn't just ruthless, he was deadly. Deadly like the rush of a wave. How was eighteen years old Brielle, who was just starting her life, going to marry such a man and most importantly, live with as his wife?

Lisa Emerson’s world shattered the night before her wedding when she discovered her fiancé, Nathan, in the arms of her stepsister, Bella. Devastated and betrayed, she escapes the heartbreak and finds solace in the arms of a stranger—billionaire Bryan Ryke. One reckless night changes everything. She flees to a small Californian town, determined to leave her past behind, only to discover she’s pregnant with Bryan’s child. Years later, when her son Eddie faces a life-threatening condition, Lisa is forced to confront the ruthless billionaire she once fled. Bryan, furious at being kept in the dark, vows revenge—by taking the one thing Lisa treasures most: their son. But as forbidden love, secrets, and heartache intertwine, both will have to decide if their passion is worth the risk.

Rosette Jenner dies betrayed by the man she loved. Stripped of her inheritance, robbed of her newborn child, and murdered under the guise of medical complications, her life ends in silence and betrayal. But fate gives her a second chance. Rosette wakes up two years before her death with all her memories intact. This time, she refuses to be naïve. She hides her rebirth behind elegance and obedience while secretly planning the destruction of everyone who ruined her life. Her path collides with Cesare Llewellyn, a powerful billionaire she once considered an enemy. Cold, ruthless, and dangerously perceptive, Cesare sees through her masks almost immediately. He does not want her trust or her love. He wants control, possession, and truth. Meanwhile, Blake, the ex-lover who betrayed and murdered her in her past life, senses her change. Obsessed with reclaiming her and terrified of losing control, he grows increasingly unstable and violent. As Rosette walks a tightrope between two dangerous men, buried secrets surface, including the shocking truth about her stolen child. Revenge becomes war. Desire becomes obsession. Love becomes a weapon. In the end, Rosette must decide whether she will remain a survivor or become something far more terrifying.

Elaine is a twenty-five year old woman who has been married to a mob boss since the day she turned eighteen as an alliance for her family. Damitri was a loving and caring husband always doting on Elaine until a horrible accident turns him into a monster. Someone close to Damitri will betray him by helping Elaine escape after he put her in a coma for five weeks. Meanwhile three thousand miles away, Tristan, an Aplha with a reputation that makes most grown men shake in their boots is growing restless. He does not have his mate and is not sure when he will meet her. Even though his pack has been thriving since the great war he is feeling more lonely than ever. When an unexpected human comes onto pack territory looking to buy a cabin deep within the forest Colt asks Tristan to come in to approve the purchase. As soon as he opens the door his wolf Hades stirs and is practically jumping up and down in his mind screaming 'Mate! Mate! Mate!" In the same moment three hundred miles south of where she is another Alpha will sense his mate as his own. They knew this day was coming but will he be able to share her with another as they promised? Tristan knows he must take things slow with Elaine since she is human but when bounty hunters and those wanting his mate come for her he will need to make a drastic decision. Will Elaine think Tristan is completely insane or will her need to live make her more excepting of his bombshell news? Will both of her Alpha's be able to save her in time before history repeats itself?

“You are playing with fire," he growled as he pinned her to the wall by the throat, his nose trailing up her neck as he lean close to her. "And you know what happens to those who play with fire," the lust in his eyes was unmistakable. "They get burnt." ********** Salvatore De Rosso, an enigmatic self-made business tycoon, is the renowned owner of the De Rosso Empire. Ruthless, arrogant, cold-hearted and the most wanted bachelor in Marvolia. He is a storm in the business world and no one has ever defeated him as he remains the top one. Yet, there is still one dent in his perfect image. Along with all his titles, Salvatore is also known as a sex freak. Tired of his promiscuous ways, his mother took a drastic step and did what he hated the most. Getting him married. Having just limited time to get her twin sister out of a deep-necked debt, Luciana Marinello would do anything to get her hands on money, even if it involve getting married to the most infuriating man in the whole of Marvolia. She vowed not to be swayed by his charm, yet she can’t ignore the pull of attraction between them. Salvatore watches Luciana like a wolf stalking its prey, she had stepped on his toe the moment she agreed to and for that, she will be punished… Retribution is best served cold, and passionately behind closed doors. He plans to have Luciana on his bed before the end of their contract. Luciana is ready to reject his advances but soon she finds herself sharing his bed, attending glamorous parties and being showered with luxuries. Their vows may be fake, but the heat that ignites behind the closed doors of their mansion is absolutely, wildly, not!

"I'd always find you, Clara," he says, love and hatred burning brightly in his eyes. "There's nowhere you could hide from me. I'd find you anywhere, even in Hell." *** Clara Morelli is the youngest daughter of Nicólo Morelli, one of the most powerful men in the New York mafia. All her life she's been told that she would be auctioned to a strong and rich Italian family, and she believed it to be the highest privilege. She is hated by her mother and older brothers as she is her father's favourite, and so she never got along with them. On the day of her auction, her mother gives her a cryptic message that instills fear in her, but it is too late to turn back. Igor Makárov is one of the richest men in the Russian mafia, and when he shows up at the auction, his presence is unexpected. When he sees the gorgeous Clara on stage, he bids the highest price for her, starting a war between the Russians and Italians. Upon buying her, he makes her sign a bridal agreement where she vows to marry him and swear fealty to him and his family. Their relationship is rocky and explosive at best. She hates him and could never love him as he is cruel and vicious, but that all changes one fateful day. However, things go astray when she uncovers a horrible secret, one that forces her to leave everything behind and carry a secret of her own with her. Igor is not the man she thinks he is. He is much, much worse.