butterfly affection

Edward Poletto, a feared mafia king, rules his vast empire with an iron fist. One day, while inspecting his vineyard, he meets Cecilia, a beautiful and humble grape picker. For the first time in his life, Edward feels the stirrings of love, something entirely foreign to his cold, calculating heart. He approaches Cecilia, hoping to win her affection, but she rejects him, revealing that she already has a lover. Used to getting whatever he wants, Edward is consumed by rage and jealousy. In a fit of fury, he murders Cecilia's lover, leaving her devastated and alone. With no one left to protect her, Edward forces Cecilia to marry him, dragging her into a life of luxury that feels more like a prison. Though she now lives in a grand mansion, Cecilia feels trapped in a hellish existence. Edward’s cruel and possessive nature makes her life unbearable, yet behind his rough exterior lies a deep, unspoken love for her. Unable to show his true feelings, he chooses control and domination, believing it’s the only way to keep her by his side. As Cecilia struggles to survive in this dark world, she begins to see glimpses of the man Edward hides beneath his hardened exterior, torn between fear, hatred, and the faintest hope for something more.

Wisps of smoke escaped his fine lips. “Spread your legs.” The rod of his cane felt cold against my skin. I shivered, my lips frozen under the weight of his blazing gaze. “Obey! Sweetheart.” He roared, and I parted the guards of my secret alley for him. Serving him the best appetite for tonight. ……. One day while she was rushing to bakery to get a cake with customised apology on it to patch up with her boyfriend. Bella hit into a man, with steely blue eyes, showing no affection but fear. She didn’t hesitate to grab him by the collar and make him pay. Her confidence crushed when reality struck her hard in the privacy of his room. And the random man he hit into turned out to the dad of her ex. Yet it was too late to save her fate.

~HEAVEN~ I shouldn't have been there that night. Call it coincidence or bad luck, whichever, it had cost me my life. I was just a mere omega slave, weak and disregarded by everyone around me until that fateful day, the day I finally got noticed, and it became my last. *** Heaven Raymond lived a quiet life as a palace maid, until the day she witnessed a murder scene which led to her own untimely death. She was given a second chance at life and a chance to get her revenge but on the condition that she does not fall in love with the Lycan king, who turned out to be her mate. Can Heaven resist the doting Lycan king's affection and complete her mission, or will her heart waver, leading her to a reality she had once escaped?

Delicate, blonde haired Omega Sarah has met her father's associates in the past, but the gorgeous, Dark skinned Italian-born Lorenzo leaves sarah speechless. Eighteen months into their marriage a lot has happened, however Lorenzo has turned to ice. Desperate to escape a relationship that has proven to be as stubbornly passionate as it is cold and hateful,Sarah summons up the courage to ask for a divorce. But before Lorenzo will grant her request, he demands something from Sarah which is an alpha son. The stalemate sickens her. Never mind that Lorenzo has yet to introduce Sarah to the large family that means so much to him. Sarah also one day overhears her husband on the phone with a mystery woman. Most damning is that Sarah senses in Lorenzo treatment to her the behind-the-scenes machinations of John Malik,Sarah’s cruel father. From the depths of her anxiety,Sarah must seek an empowering truth about the husband who calls her, with such cold affection, his cara, his beloved.

On the day of the company's annual gala, my CEO husband suddenly assigned me an unexpected business trip. The plane had barely touched down when I received a call from his young assistant. Before I could utter a word, her voice came through, "Matty, did you send Daphne on that business trip just so we could spend more time together?" And then, as if to hammer the nail deeper into my heart, I heard his unmistakable tone—light, indulgent, full of affection, "What do you think, silly girl?" Her laughter rang out before she teased, "Then tonight, let's try something new. I promise you'll be satisfied..." The call ended amidst a swirl of suggestive murmurs. Staring at my phone, I waged a silent war with the pain gripping my chest. Again and again, I dialed his number, each attempt met with either silence or the cruel finality of his phone being switched off. Finally, I let out a bitter laugh, tucking the phone away as if to bury the wound it carried. From that moment on, I resolved—no more questions, no more efforts to understand this man who had once been my whole world. But fate has its own irony. Later, it was he who came back, pleading, begging me to love him again.

Orphaned at a young age and enslaved by the ruthless Alpha Kael Ironclaw, Lyra Nightshade's life is one of pain and hardship. On her 18th birthday, she meets her mate, Jaxon Ironclaw, only to face rejection. Revealing her true Alpha lineage, Lyra's fate takes a turn when she is given a second chance mate, Orion Stormwind, the Alpha of the Blue Ridge pack. As Lyra grapples with her past and newfound affection, she must reclaim her destiny, unite her packs, and stand against those who seek her downfall. Will she find the strength to rise as a true Alpha and embrace a future filled with love and power?

Liam caged Luke against the wall, his hot breath fanning his face. Luke felt as though he was going to melt. He wanted to push Liam away but he didn't… he couldn't. He liked it, he liked being this close to Liam, he liked his scent, he liked the way Liam was looking at him at this moment, he liked the way he was now obsessing over him, it made him have butterfly in his stomach. “You still like me don't you?” Liam drawled seductively, leaning in and slowly pressing his lips against Luke's neck, his arms going around his waist, “Don't deny it, Luke. You still have feelings for me, I know you do… you know you do. Please… come back to me.” *** After dealing with depression from rejection of his parents and friends, from betrayal and abandonment from his only beloved, Liam Fox, Luke Williams moved to Miami to have a fresh start in college. Two years passed and he thought he had already moved on, but then Liam appeared once more in his life, begging for forgiveness and refusing to let go. Luke knew it was only a matter of time before he go back running into Liam's arms, but the numerous love interest he had in school made him hard for him to chose whom he actually wanted to be with.

“I can’t believe you just said that!” I burst out, staring at Ethan like he’d sprouted twenty extra heads. “You want me to... to pretend to be your girlfriend? What, like, fake holding hands? Fake kissing? Fake everything?” He didn’t blink as his nonchalant gaze met mine, a hint of a smirk playing on those lips. “Yes, Riley. That’s usually how fake dating works.” All Harper Adams wanted was to get through one evening pretending to be her best friend on a blind date. But when her date turned out to be Ethan Reynolds—her infuriatingly handsome CEO—things quickly spiraled out of control. Now, she’s caught in a whirlwind of fake romance to help him dodge his family’s relentless matchmaking schemes. Between awkward office run-ins and public displays of “affection” at high-society galas, Harper is discovering that fake dating might be a lot harder than she thought—especially when her feelings for Ethan start to feel all too real. With secrets piling up and hilariously disastrous moments at every turn, Harper’s left wondering: can she survive this charade, or will her fake love life blow up in her face?

The Billionaire's Secretary is a contemporary romance featuring Star Griffin–secretary to the handsome billionaire CEO, Neal Ward. Star is brilliant and head over heels in love with Neal, who is more reserved with his affection. Trouble brews when Star learns she's not accepted by Neal's wealthy family. To make matters worse, she finds out that he is to marry a beautiful heiress. Heartbroken, she resigns from her job and leaves the city to start a new life. Only to return after three years. She has been transferred to her company's headquarters as the head secretary working directly with the boss. Once again, it's Neal–the man who shattered her heart in the worst way possible. But he doesn't remember her. Working together again causes sparks to fly and although Star guards her heart righteously, she ends up falling for him once more. This time, Neal doesn't hold back with expressing his affection–which is the one thing Star has always wanted. Neal has amnesia and his brilliant psychotherapist shares a striking resemblance to Star. Also, Star is a single mom to a three year old son who is the splitting image of the billionaire. History repeats itself when tabloids show Neal and his psychotherapist having an intimate moment. Star is heartbroken again and this time is far worse than the last. Her mom also falls fatally ill, leaving her vulnerable to Neal's scheming mom whose agenda is to once again break up the couple. Neal recovers his memory and battles to clear every misunderstanding in a bid to win back Star's trust. Meanwhile, the truth about his amnesia is revealed as well as the fact that he is indeed the father of her son. The lovers navigate treacherous situations and ultimately, get their happy ending.

Isabella always believed in fairytale love– the kind that was selfless, the kind that made vows sacred. When she tied the knot with Martin Lancaster, she believed she had found her true love. But reality shattered her illusions Martin never loved her – It had been a cruel game all along – a bet he made with his friends. Every moment of affection with her was just a lie. He betrayed her with other women. She endured it all; the belittling and loneliness of being married to a man who never valued her—until she couldn't. Just when she was about to break, that was when Adrian Blackwood, a powerful businessman and Martin's greatest rival, decided to give her an escape–he wanted her for himself.