fire and desire by alcione02

Diane arrives at Hotel Dela Paz, a luxurious destination renowned for love and romance, but for her, it becomes a sanctuary to heal her broken heart. As she tries to recover from past wounds, fate introduces her to Damon Dela Paz, the enigmatic billionaire who owns the hotel. Their connection is instant, sparking a powerful desire between them. Despite her heartache, Diane finds herself irresistibly drawn to Damon, yearning for his touch and comfort. That one passionate night binds them, and they can't stop thinking about each other. But just as their desire begins to deepen into something more, people from their pasts resurface, threatening to reignite old wounds. Now, Diane and Damon must confront their feelings and the shadows of their histories. Can their fiery connection transform into lasting love, or will the ghosts of the past tear them apart? In this story of passion, healing, and second chances, Diane and Damon will have to fight for the love they've both been longing for.

Closing the door shut, I exhaled lowly and turned around to make a dash into the room when my eyes met with a pair of raging fireballs glaring into my soul. How come he is here? I made sure to lock the door. “And you think that a wooden door is strong enough to prevent me from meeting my mate?” He answered my unsaid question, his tone strident and laced with pure rage making me cower back. But still, I mustered up courage and shot him a defiant look. “And I made it clear to you that I don’t accept you as my mate,” I spoke confidently while looking straight into his eyes. My breath hitched when I noticed his eyes darkening. He was clearly pissed by my protest but I stood my ground. Taking a deep breath I continued, “Listen, I can’t be with you nor with anyone. What happened that night was just a mistake and I never accepted you so stop harassing me and just leave-“ Before I could complete it, my neck was grabbed in a vice grip as I was pinned against the door. I quickly shielded my belly with my arms dreading he would hurt my children. But irrespective of my fear-stricken face, he leaned dangerously closer to my face and flashed me a diabolical smirk that dripped with menace. “I think I made it clear to you last night Ms. Evans. I had never asked for your consent in the first place so you… don't really have a choice. ‘Cause once you enter Xavier’s maze, there is no going back, Grace.”

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities...

Violet Anderson, a young artist, lived in LA with her best friend, Tracy Derwin. She was living a calm life and although she studied art, she was working in a small restaurant . Vincenzo Mercanti, a 26 years old bachelor, king of the mafia in both, USA and Italy, cold hearted, merciless killer that lived a wealthy life. One night, two incidents changed both their lives, when the mafia don wanted a little brunette to be his. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Who is she?" I asked my best man, Giovanni. "I don't know. I came here with you man." He replied rolling his eyes. "I want her." I said. "What?" He turned abruptly and looked at me. "Bring her to me Gio or I'll kill you myself." I shot him a cold glare. "Okay."

ISABELLA DANTE has a night out with her friends to celebrate graduating from the most prestigious college in Italy. As the first, legitimate, most adorable daughter and heiress of Leonardo Dante, the most powerful business tycoon in La Nostra Terra, she's admired by all the men in the nightclub but known for being reserved and prim, and no one makes a move on her. They all just admire from a distance. When the night draws to an end, Isabella accepts her last drink from her step-sister, Aurora Dante, and it makes her feel intoxicated and almost lose consciousness. Her view gets blurry, and she finds herself staggering to the rooms in the VIP section and passing out. A month later, the rumor of her sudden pregnancy hits the media, causing a mad uproar. Her father experiences a drastic blow in his business as his stock drops. The scandal blows like wildfire, almost tossing the Dantes into misery. Infuriated and disappointed, Leonardo Dante gives Isabella an ultimatum – revealing who the father of her child is or getting disowned by him. Isabella is in a dilemma with no way out. Without a second thought, she would have revealed who the father of her child is, but she has no idea. The memories she had from that night are foggy. She can't recall who the man she might have slept with was. She tries pleading, but it falls on deaf ears as she gets disowned by her father. Years later, as a successful businesswoman and single mother, Isabella crosses paths with Enzo Ferrari, the menacing Capo Dei capi of the Italian Mafia. Drawn to her and her daughter Sofia, Enzo finds himself torn between his responsibilities to the mafia and his growing love for Isabella.

After the broken engagement, they need to search for the relics and find it before the demons lay a hand on the sacred relics. Adventure and monsters awaits. Secrets and mysteries is about to unfold. Immortal's Fire.

As the bastard daughter of the Beta, Layla Fabrini has always known her place in the Sanguis Pack. She is used to flying under the radar, but all of that changes when she discovers her fiancé's betrayal with her half-sister. Suddenly, Layla becomes the target of cruel bullying and vicious attacks that almost cost her her life, until the pack’s enigmatic Alpha, Hector, steps in to save her. … My mouth filled with saliva, moistening, and I felt the air around us go taut with a specific type of tension that always found its way into all of our encounters. Not trusting myself to use words, I nodded in answer to his question and a dangerous glimmer lit up his eyes, causing the hairs at the nape of my neck to stand up in warning. “Prove it, then,” he told me, and I blinked. “Excuse me?” “Prove that you mean it when you say you will submit to every command I give you.”

SUDAH TAMAT! CERITA DEWASA GARIS KERAS 21+++++  DENGAN ALUR PENUH KEJUTAN YANG TIDAK BAKAL MUDAH DITEBAK! Karena dendam di masa lalunya Jeremy menjadi sosok yang dingin, keji, dan membenci anak-anak. Jeremy Loghan menawarkan kontrak pernikahan kepada Geby agar dia bisa mengurus keponakannya yang baru menjadi yatim piatu. Geby setuju karena Jeremy bersumpah tidak akan menyentuhnya, Geby tidak harus melakukan tugas seorang istri. Jeremy Loghan adalah seorang BILLIONAIRE super kaya raya, dia bisa melakukan apa saja sesuka hatinya, tampan luarbisa tapi kasar dan nyaris tanpa hati hingga kemudian dia bertemu Geby yang pantang menyerah untuk berontak dari kekuasaannya. Cerita ini akan penuh kebencian, dendam, dan konspirasi yang licik dari keluarga bangsawan kaya raya!  (seting cerita Yorkshire Inggris sejarah dan budaya akan menyesuaikan) [Aku hanya akan menulis tentang karakter wanita-wanita yang tangguh karena aku ingin semua wanita menjadi hebat]

Lila is a struggling artist living in New York City who's just been commissioned to create a piece of art for a billionaire's private collection. When she meets the mysterious and charming billionaire, Alexander, she's immediately drawn to him, despite his reputation for being aloof and unapproachable. As Lila works on the project, she discovers that Alexander has a darker side, one that he tries to keep hidden from the public eye. He's been involved in some shady dealings, and Lila soon finds herself caught up in a dangerous game of power and lust. Despite her reservations, Lila can't resist Alexander's magnetic pull. They engage in a torrid affair, but the more she gets to know him, the more she realizes that there's something sinister about him. As their relationship deepens, Lila discovers that Alexander is involved in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with a rival billionaire. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable as they navigate their way through the dangerous world of high finance and cutthroat business deals.

“And if I was told that I would ever fall in love with you, I’d curse that person and tell them it’s a lie” Ava Jacobs is sold to Jayden Invanto, the heir of a powerful mafia family, to save her family’s business. Trapped in a world she despises, Ava agrees to spy for a rival mafia group, aiming to destroy Jayden’s family. But as she learns shocking truths about her parents’ betrayal and Jayden’s hidden depth, Ava’s hatred turns to love. When her double life is exposed, Ava must choose between carrying out her mission or saving the man she has come to love, even at the cost of her own life. Would she survive this? Dive in to find out more!