The Sacrifice A Novel

In the dangerous world of organized crime, love is a luxury few can afford. But for Andrea Lopez, the daughter of a powerful mafia family, it's the one thing she craves most. Despite her kindness and resilience, past traumas have left her wary of opening her heart. When fate brings her face-to-face with Stefano Costanzo once again—her best friend's brother and the ruthless don she's always longed for—sparks fly, and old wounds reopen. Stefano, a cold and ruthless mafia don, lives a life devoid of emotional attachments, harboring a secret pain known to few. Yet, seeing Andrea again after so many years reignites emotions he thought long buried. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their shared past and uncertain future, they're drawn inexorably together despite their best efforts to resist. But their reunion is not without peril. Stefano's dangerous world threatens to consume them both, and Andrea must confront not only her own demons but also the demons of the man she loves. Can they find redemption in each other's arms, or will their love be their undoing?   *** “Why the hell did you just do that?” I demand, my anger rising. “I’m trying to protect you,” he says, his eyes blazing. “Protect me from what? A good friend?” “He’s not who you think he is. I don’t trust him.” “You don’t trust him, or you’re worried he’ll take me away from you?” I challenge. Stefano’s eyebrow arches. “You think I’m worried he’ll take you away from me?” He leans in close, his lips brushing my ear. “Oh, luce del sole, no one can take you from me. You’re mine.”

Maya's life takes a turn when she moves to a new neighborhood with her abusive father and bedridden mother. On her first night there, she witnesses a violent brawl on the streets, and is shocked to discover that Liam Parker, her classmate, is her neighbor, and was the victim of the assault by his alcoholic father. Despite Liam's reputation as a strange and mysterious figure, Maya can't help but feel drawn to him. After accidentally seeing his vulnerable side, she begins to understand that there's more to him than meets the eye. However, Liam's response to Maya's concern is unexpected. Rather than opening up to her, he takes a disliking to her, making her feel like an unwelcome outsider. Despite his cold behavior towards her, Maya can't help but feel drawn to him, and she resolves to find out what's really going on behind his secretive demeanor. As she delves deeper into his world, she uncovers a series of dark secrets that threaten to tear them both apart.

Every 200 years, a virgin is sacrificed to a powerful beast, for breeding. In the previous years passed, no offspring has been produced. It is known that only the mate to the beast can give him a pup. The community always selects the outcast virgin, from intricate fear of the beast. I am Ava Goodchild, one of the selected virgins. … Note: Both books are available under the same title on app. BOOK 1 [1-60] BOOK 2 - Currently Ongoing For infos on the series, follow me on IG @ra_high_eels

⚠️DARK ROMANCE ⚠️18+⚠️ Like paper thrown in fire, Lexie Dillon's old life quickly burnt, leaving behind nothing but memorable ash. After refusing a marriage proposal, she was kidnapped and brutally thrown in the hands of Zheme Algae, a naive CEO who took interest in her after seeing her just once... From there on, her life started down a new path, one she never dreamt of taking and one she never thought she'd gain happiness from. Zheme Algae's life had always been the same. He hid under his fathers rules and restrictions and aspired to follow his father's twisted path. So when his father outlined these steps, he had no other choice but to take them. Step 1 •Seek and find her. Step 2 •Beat her until she submits. Step 3 •Chain her in that house and forcibly make her your fiancé... Step 4 •Buy two rings, invite a whole lot of guest, take her to a church and get a damn priest... Step 5 •If she so much as whispers no, kill her when the crowd's no more, but make sure to warn her before.

Can second chance ever have a chance? Christopher Crawford is the perfect combination of good looks and wealth. He is the rightful heir to Crawford Corporation but to claim his possession, he had to do one thing — Get married. It was easy, he had a girlfriend. The love of his life, so he thought. But she turned his proposal down thus crushing his soul. He vowed not to love again, but still needs to get married in order to get the company. Desperate and eager, he heeded an advise from a friend. A simple and easy contract marriage. Raven McKenna is a smart, hardworking, ambitious and kind single mother of one. She loves two people more than herself — her mother and seven years old son. She loves them and can go any extent for them. So what could a poor twenty six years old single mother offer to a thirty years old corporate heir? Raven has to get married to a stranger because she needed money. She sold herself to a rich heir to save her son’s life. She signed six months of her life to help him claim his possession. Raven never knew a deal with a billionaire would change her life forever. Can he bring himself to love her after being burned so badly by his ex girlfriend? Can a marriage based on contract ever survive or last forever? And what happens when they have to battle rivals from their past? Will their love become what is worth fighting for? Find out in this story about love, heartbreak, betrayal, misunderstandings and drama.

Candace and Daniel have a loveless romance... she had sacrificed her dreams to be a devoted wife, but Daniel kept ignoring her and loving another woman. After the divorce, Camille returned. After two years without hearing from her, Daniel was astonished by her beauty and great talent. From there, a story of remorse and desire begins.

Kylie stood by, watching her husband introduce his lover to the pack as their new Luna and all she could do was stare at them in tears, Even though she was pregnant with her husband's baby, he treated her like she meant nothing to him. But when the most important thing is being taken away from her by her husband and his mistress, Kylie must fight, and what better way to do that than seal a contract deal with her true mate, the most formidable Alpha in North America. ____________ "Marry me, and I will make your mate and his mistress pay for hurting you. I will get back everything you lost as well." His deep yet desperate voice uttered and as I stared at him, I could only wonder why he was willing to marry me instead of taking the offer I had earlier proposed, "Why Alpha Damon? I made you a better deal so why do you want me?" He took a few steps closer to me and I could feel my heart pounding in my ribcage as I heard, "Because you, Kylie Anderson is the key to what I want."

"Bayi ini adalah anakku. Dan, kau adalah wanita yang sudah mengandung darah dagingku." Rosen Green langsung mempererat dekapannya pada sosok kecil Jassie, dalam gendongannya. Kepeningan di kepala menghantam Rosen semakin besar saja. Bahkan, membuatnya tak bisa berpikir. "Miss Rosen, apa kau tidak ingat kita pernah tidur bersama? Walau hanya satu malam?" Rosen segera mengangguk. "Aku masih ingat, walau aku lupa kapan tepatnya." "Tapi, sungguh. Aku tidak pernah mengandung seorang bayi. Aku belum hamil sama sekali." "Bagaimana bisa aku punya anak darimu?" Rosen melengkingkan suara karena rasa terkejutnya sendiri. "Aku yakin kau bukan orang gila, Mr. Ryder." "Bayi ini diletakkan di depan pintu rumahku, bukan aku yang melahirkannya. Aku juga tidak per--" "Kau bebas mengelak sekarang, Miss Rosen. Aku tidak akan memaksamu mengakui jika bayi ini adalah anakku, kalau kau merasa berat." "Aku akan tetap bertanggung jawab atas bayiku. Bagaimana pun juga, dia akan menjadi pewaris utama bisnis-bisnisku." "Sebagai ibu dari bayiku, kau akan mendapatkan bagian juga, Miss Rosen. Asalkan kau mau sepakat membesarkan bayi kita bersama-sama." Rosen kembali terkejut. "Kau akan mengajakku menikah?" Dilontarkan kesimpulannya. Tanpa menunggu jawaban Ryder Davis, kepala digeleng-gelengkan. "Tidak. Aku tidak bisa." "Aku tidak melahirkan anakmu, Pria Gila!" …………. Kehidupan Rosen Green berubah total, setelah ada seorang bayi perempuan ditinggalkan di depan rumahnya. Rosen mendapat tuduhan dari Ryder Davis, bahwa ia sudah hamil dan melahirkan bayi pria itu. Memang, mereka berdua pernah tidur bersama dan terlibat percintaan panas satu malam. Namun, Rosen belum pernah mengandung sama sekali. Ingin dielaknya prasangka Ryder, akan tetapi saat pria itu menawarkan kesepakatan yang sayang ia lewatkan. Rosen memutuskan bersandiwara. Ryder tak hanya memberikan kehidupan mewah padanya. Namun, mereka kembali cocok berbagi kehangatan di atas ranjang, bersama.

21++ "Pasangan pengantin dipersilahkan saling berciuman demi mengikat janji suci," suasana pernikahan itu terlihat hikmat, para undangan menatap keduanya dengan perasaan haru terlebih saat melihat kedua mempelai saling mendekatkan wajah mereka, tanpa mengetahui keadaan yang sebenarnya. **Maximilan** "Aku tahu kebusukan mu, maka jadilah gadis yang penurut." Max menatap dengan tajam dan penuh ancaman. **Rubbi** "Kau keparat, bajingan!" Rubbi membalas dengan penuh kebencian. Keduanya menikah atas dasar sama-sama menutupi kebusukan yang mereka sembunyikan bukan berlandaskan Cinta. Tapi. Mungkinkah sebuah pernikahan bisa berjalan jika tidak dilandasi oleh cinta?

Aku bertemu dengan seorang pria yang selalu mengikutiku kemanapun bahkan pada malam hari ia berada di dalam kamarku, aku seperti mempunyai stalker dan aku tidak tau bagaimana dia masuk kedalam kamarku. Yang aku tahu dia adalah vampire.