beauty and the mafia beast

A desperate flee to her hometown leads Aria Romano directly into the hands of Maximo Morelli, the ruthless mafia don. Ignorant of who he really is, she spends an unforgettable night with him, only to wake up the next morning to find him gone, with a warning note left on the bedside table. Despite how hard he tried to forget that night, Maximo’s desire for Aria dominated his every waking thought. But those thoughts are replaced with burning fury after he finds out that her father was a traitor to the mafia. Maximo takes Aria captive and swears to make her life a living hell. That is before he realizes that she is like a drug—tempting and addicting. Hatred turns into lust, and lust into passion. Will they give in to their strong desires? Or will the darkness and secrets of the mafia swallow them whole?

Elaine Natividad’s life changed when she met Louis Montemayor—a hot and handsome mafia boss. To settle a debt between their families, they were set to marry. Elaine didn’t resist, as the young man seemed to offer her a good future. But suddenly, everything changed. Louis still held on to his first love, and their marriage was just a facade—they needed to pretend to have a child to secure his inheritance. There’s a deeper reason why Elaine is entangled with the mafias. She serves a purpose, and that’s why Louis needs her. Will she choose to stay by his side, or will she uncover the truth about her identity? | Montemayor Trilogy #1 | 

(Ship of Temptation 3) Si Olie ay inampon ng isang mayamang matandang lalaki na walang kakayahang magkaanak. Gusto ng adoptive father niya na mapalapit siya kay Cly, a mentally retarded person, for a marriage proposal. Nais ng ama ni Olie na makuha ang kayamanan ni Cly sa pamamagitan ng kasal, na iniwan ng mga magulang nito. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, nalaman ni Olie ang pagpapanggap ni Cly. Natakot siya at tumakas lalo na ng gusto ni Cly na ikulong siya at angkinin. After 8 years, nagkita muli si Cly at Olie. But this time, may boyfriend na si Olie na iba na kaibigan ni Cly. Anong gagawin ni Cly para mabawi si Olie? Magpapatuloy ba ang nasimulan nila noong una? O tuluyan ng sarado ang puso ni Olie sa kaniya?

"Go on Athena," Luciano whispered, sliding a hand around my waist. "Shoot me. This was what you wanted all along wasn't it?" Tears ran down my cheeks. My hands trembled with the gun. He was right. This was what I had wanted. "Athena," He leaned forward, burying his face in my neck, his hands around me tightening. "Shoot already. End this. For both our sakes..." **** When Athena was given the mission to infiltrate Moretti Industries as an undercover agent for the FBI and find information on the Lord of the Mafia, she sees it as the golden opportunity to get her revenge on the man whom she thinks killed her father- Luciano Moretti. Her plan is simple. Entice Luciano until he spills all his secrets to her and then kill him. However, along the line, Athena realizes that she would have to fight, not only against Luciano and his enemies but against her feelings as well. What happens when Athena begins to yearn for her enemy? Will she complete her mission, avenge her father's death or Instead, allow her heart to decide? FB handle - HB Temilorun IG handle - hb_temilo

Itu first kissku dan aku kutuk Kak Arkana agar mencintaiku.” Kalimat itu yang Zara Rembulan Keinandari katakan setelah memberikan first kissnya kepada Madhiaz Arkana Gunadhya. Bukan karena mencintai lelaki itu tapi karena jengah setiap hari selama ia duduk di bangku kelas 11 selalu menjadi objek penderita dan keisengan Arkana. Jadi ia memilih cara lain untuk mengekspresikan kekeselannya tanpa Zara ketahui jika itu pun adalah first kiss Arkana. Mantra dari kutukan Zara ternyata mampu membuat Arkana jatuh sejatuh jatuhnya pada palung cinta gadis itu hingga sampai suatu hari Zara beserta keluarganya menghilang dan Arkana mencari tanpa henti. Kabar burung mengatakan jika menghilangnya Zara ada kaitannya dengan salah satu Mafia paling bengis di Negri ini. Arkana melakukan segala cara untuk menemukan Zara meski harus terjun ke dunia hitam dan belajar menjadi seorang Mafia tanpa sepengetahuan seluruh keluarganya.

Artemy Loskutov... Known for his icy demeanor, merciless nature, and lethal skills, I command respect and instill fear in everyone who crosses my path. Love and affection have no place in my existence; my sole purpose is to exact vengeance upon the detestable Cavalieri mafia, responsible for my mother's untimely demise. When I stumble upon a young woman, battered and hiding beneath my bed, I spare her not out of kindness, but view her as a mere possession, a toy to be manipulated. Rebecca Cavalieri... I had grown accustomed to men who sought to exploit, harm, and discard me. Trust is an elusive concept, and my heart remains hidden beneath layers of anguish. Artemy, however, managed to unearth and rekindle the flickering flame within me. He awakened my dormant emotions. But if he uncovers the true extent of the danger I pose to him, I risk losing not only his affection but also my very life.

"Lahirkan anakku, atau aku akan melemparkanmu ke hutan!" Kehidupan Christa berubah menjadi mimpi buruk karena dia terjebak dalam pernikahan kontrak seorang pria bernama Hafens Barack. Pemimpin Mafia dari Klan Barck yang kejam. Apa yang harus dia lakukan? Bisakah dia bertahan? Maukah dia melahirkan anak Mafia itu? Bagaimana dengan pacarnya? Dan bisakah dia benar-benar bertahan di antara dendam dan juga gairah sang Mafia? Ikuti kisahnya. *** Note: Cover ini dibuat oleh AI, bukan buatan saya pribadi.

Indebted to the Mafia Blurb “Well, are you going to do it or not?” I keep my chin held high, but inside, I’m trembling. “Do what?’ the mafia king asks me, a smug look on his face. “What you paid for.” I bite my bottom lip, wondering if I can handle him. I am a virgin, after all. He snickers at me, and then, his mouth is on mine, and he’s taking every penny’s worth. *** Eleni I’d do anything to keep my family safe. When I find out a mobster is trying to kill everyone I love because of a debt, I sacrifice myself and end up on an auction block. When I find myself owned by Dante Cattaneo, I don’t know if I’ve been saved or sent straight to hell. Dante She’s gorgeous and scares as hell, even though she’s trying not to show it. My number one rule is to never let my weakness show, but from the moment I see her face, I know I have to have her. And if anyone finds out how I feel about her, I’m screwed. Dive into this steamy, dark, mafia romance now!

Selena diculik atas apa yang dilakukan mantan pacarnya, Axel. Axel mencuri sesuatu dari Damian. Dan Damian ingin agar Axel mau melakukan penukaran jika dia memegang Selena sebagai kelemahan Axel. Akankah Axel mau melakukan penukaran atau mengabaikan mantan pacarnya begitu saja?

I grasped in horror as l saw my hands turning into claws. Alot of hair also forming on every part of my body. I touched myself to feel that l nolonger have two legs but four. My hands had also formed into legs. Panick invaded me.l don't want to become anything else. I regretted not taking my mum's advice of not coming near the woods. May be if l had stayed home obediently this wouldn't have happened. I felt my new body move on its own until l reached at the river. The water sat there silently and in there l saw what l have become.A beast.l saw a lone tear coming from my glowing eyes. I got away from the river sat down the tree nearby. My body returned ito its human form. I cried and screamed loudly; No am not a beast. Am human: Am not a beast. This isn't me! I screamed. It's you Daciana. It's what you really are. A voice came from from behind the tree.