Ishq Ka Ain

Dans un monde régi par le crime et la loi du plus fort, Elena De Luca, fille d’un puissant parrain, est projetée dans un jeu dangereux lorsqu’elle croise la route de Dante Valenti, l’homme le plus redouté de la mafia italienne. Il est impitoyable, dominateur, et son emprise sur elle est immédiate. Quand Elena assiste à une exécution qui ne lui était pas destinée, Dante décide de faire d’elle sa captive… ou sa reine. Mais entre eux, ce n’est pas seulement une question de pouvoir : c’est une attraction brutale, un désir brûlant qui les consume. Dans un univers de trahisons, de guerres de clans et de serments brisés, Elena devra choisir : fuir cet homme qui la possède déjà… ou embrasser les ténèbres à ses côtés. Une histoire où l’amour et la violence s’entrelacent, où chaque regard est une menace, chaque baiser une brûlure, et où le sang versé scelle les serments les plus indélébiles.

(21+++) Kedua kakak beradik Nathan berusia 17 tahun dan Nela berusia 15 tahun, terus berlari menembus hutan belantara, hutan terlarang yang jarang dikunjungi manusia. Dengan Kaki yang berdarah akibat pukulan sebilah bambu sang ibu sambung, Nela terus mengikuti kakaknya. Kesalahan kecil menumpahkan nasi sebakul membuat Nela harus menerima kemarahan ibu. Bukan hanya sekali Nathan menyaksikan adiknya disiksa, dari kesalahan kecil, menumpahkan nasi, pulang terlambat satu menit saja dari sekolah maka adiknya itu harus mengalami cidera yang tak sedikit jumlahnya disekujur tubuh. Nathan tak tahu kenapa ibunya sangat membenci Nela, terkadang dia yang harus melindungi tubuh adiknya dari pukulan sang ibu. Hutan itu terlalu gelap namun mereka tak berhenti berlari, sampai Nela berseru. "Kakak, aku tak kuat lagi" Nathan berpaling, luka di betis adiknya membiru dengan beberapa tetes darah yang telah mengering, bisa dibayangkan bagaimana perihnya terkena sabetan bambu yang sudah dipersiapkan ibu setiap kali Nela berbuat kesalahan sekecil apapun itu. Hati Nathan tersayat, ini tak bisa dibiarkan, jika terus berlanjut maka dia akan menyaksikan adiknya itu mati didepannya, itu yang ibu sambungnya inginkan. Ayahnya yang harus mengais rezeki di rantau orang sebagai TKI, pulang setahun sekali, tak tahu sama sekali apa yang menimpa mereka berdua. Rintihan Nela membuat Nathan tersentak. "Tahan sebentar dek, sedikit lagi kita akan tiba dihutan dimana ibu tak akan menemukan kita" Namun Nathan salah, ibunya dan beberapa masyarakat mengejar mereka.....

Lila’s world fell apart the moment she discovered her husband’s betrayal. But her heart began to heal the night she met Kyler King. With his devastating charm, piercing eyes, and an air of mystery, Kyler is everything her husband never was. He’s kind, protective, and impossibly wealthy—a man who seems to step right out of a dream. When Lila stumbles into his life, Kyler is determined to show her the love and care she’s always deserved. But breaking free from her cruel husband, Taylor, won’t be easy. Taylor’s obsession with Lila turns dangerous, forcing Kyler to fight not just for her heart, but for her life. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, Kyler becomes Lila’s unwavering protector and her chance at true happiness. Read more…

In a world filled with secrets and danger, Anya finds herself trapped between her haunting past and a future teetering on the edge of darkness. Struggling with the burden of an unknown illness and a tragic history, she seeks solace within the confines of her fractured heart. But when an attempt on her life reveals a web of betrayal and deceit, Anya's fragile existence is shattered. She learned that she was to be sold to the ruthless Russian mafia boss who was more cruel that her wicked uncle. But when she tried to run away, she ended up in the arms of the waiting mafia boss and that shattered her. The ruthless capo, Vincenzo, unexpectedly becomes her ally, unravelling a side of him she never knew existed. As they navigate through a treacherous underworld, they discover a shared strength that defies all odds. Together, they embark on a journey of discovery, where past and present collide, and the lines between trust and betrayal blur. As they inch closer to the truth, Anya's determination intensifies, and she realizes she is no longer willing to be a victim. She will stop at nothing to expose the darkness that threatens to consume her. In this gripping tale of resilience, love, and redemption, Anya must confront her deepest fears, confront the demons of her past, and find the strength to fight for justice. Will she uncover the truth and find the freedom she seeks, or will the shadows of her past devour her once more? "Tainted Desires" is a captivating suspense novel that explores the intricate dance between secrets, loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to reclaim her life. Prepare to be enthralled by a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-stopping revelation.

Dmitri Volkov is the heir to one of New York’s most ruthless Russian mafia families—cold, controlled, and carrying scars no one is allowed to see. He has spent his life obeying blood oaths and burying every part of himself that doesn’t serve the syndicate. Love, especially love for a man, is a weakness he cannot afford. Ethan Moreau is a twenty-two-year-old French art student on scholarship at NYU—soft-spoken, openly gay, and painfully trusting. He came to New York to chase beauty in a city full of sharp edges, never expecting one of those edges to look back at him with ice-blue eyes. Their worlds collide by chance in Central Park. A fleeting encounter becomes stolen nights, desperate kisses in shadowed alleys, and whispered promises neither of them can keep. For Ethan, Dmitri is intensity and danger wrapped in tenderness he’s never known. For Dmitri, Ethan is the first crack of light in a life built on darkness—and the one thing that could destroy everything he’s been raised to protect. But secrets have weight. Dmitri’s family is closing in, a rival syndicate is circling, and every touch between them pulls the noose tighter. Misunderstandings fester into silence, jealousy into rage, and love into something that hurts to hold. When blood finally stains the canvas of their fragile world, Ethan will have to decide if he can love a man who was born to break hearts—and Dmitri will have to choose between the family that raised him and the only person who ever made him want to be free. In a city that devours the innocent, their story is a slow bleed of devotion, betrayal, and the kind of love that can ruin you completely.

WARNING ⚠️: CONTAINS EXPLICIT SCENES AND SUITABLE FOR 18+ When Senator Rivera’s secrets come due, his daughter becomes the collateral. Celeste Rivera thought her worst heartbreak was a broken engagement, not until her father sells her to Azrael Valenti, the ruthless mafia boss who rules Sicily with blood to save himself and political seat. Azrael wants her for one reason: revenge. The spoiled senator’s daughter humiliated him once. Now she’s his fiancée, his possession, his plaything… whether she agrees or not. And she might just ruin him anyway.

My boyfriend was a therapist. On the day I got diagnosed with ALS, he was busy celebrating his friend's birthday. He said, "Sophie's got depression. Without me, she could break down, hurt herself, or do worse things." To look after her, he broke up with me and moved into her place. I blocked him on everything, agreeing we'd go our separate ways. Strangely, he lost his nuts when he found out I was dying.

Quand Sofia Leone, brillante comptable financière, découvre que l’entreprise qui l’emploie blanchit de l’argent pour l’une des plus puissantes familles mafieuses d’Europe, elle tente de fuir. Mais on ne quitte pas la mafia… sauf si elle vous y invite. Emmenée de force à Rome, elle se retrouve face à Elio Mancini, le parrain impitoyable de la famille, connu pour sa froideur légendaire et sa beauté glaciale. Au lieu de la tuer, il lui propose un marché : rester auprès de lui, jouer le rôle de sa fiancée, et l’aider à démasquer un traître au sein de son empire. En échange, il lui garantit la vie sauve. Mais ce qu’Elio n’avait pas prévu, c’est que Sofia ne se laisse pas dominer facilement. Elle attise en lui un feu qu’il pensait éteint depuis longtemps, un désir féroce mêlé de colère, de possession et de jalousie. Quant à Sofia, elle découvre un monde de luxe, de violence et de plaisir interdit où la peur se mêle à l’excitation, et où chaque nuit avec Elio efface un peu plus ses repères. Alors que les menaces se rapprochent, entre trahisons, jeux de pouvoir et étreintes dangereuses, Sofia devra choisir : fuir à nouveau… ou embrasser la noirceur pour survivre à ses côtés.

Hanna menikah tanpa pacaran dan hanya taaruf sebulan. Yusuf, suaminya. Lelaki yang dia pikir adalah suami terbaik, sebab tampan dan kaya, rupanya menyimpan rahasia di salah satu bilik dalam rumahnya. Karena penasaran apa yang ada di bilik itu, Hanna pun berusaha mencari tahu. Sejak itulah, konflik muncul satu demi satu. Rahasia juga terkuak sedikit demi sedikit. Rupanya, Yusuf sengaja, membuat Hanna penasaran, dan ia mengulur waktu karena ingin balas dendam pada keluarga Hanna. Yusuf beranggapan hidupnya hancur karena keluarga Hanna. Di mana ayah Hanna dan kakaknya Zidan telah memperkosa wanita yang disimpan dalam biliknya. Namun, seiring berjalan waktu di samping dendam yang ia lampiaskan, Yusuf malah jatuh cinta pada Hanna.

Trigger Warning!! This book is very dark, containing torture and abuse, read at your own risk!! "Take off your clothes Brie! You can't run from me! I'll always catch you, little mouse." His menacing voice rang out. I was already caged between him and the wall, there was nowhere left to run. He caught my wrists in a strong grip, until I cried out from the pain. "Please I'm not ready! I need some more time" I sobbed, my whole body shaking badly,I was willing to do anything to reach out to whatever little humanity he has left. His eyes were cold. Merciless. He was going to hurt me, I knew it. "But you were ready to run away with that bastard, weren't you? " The smirk on his face as he taunted me betrayed the icy rage that simmered in his eyes. "You belong to me, Brie! I'm your husband! And I won't be denied of my rights, Refuse me again, I dare you to Brie!" He hissed, his grey eyes simmering with hot fury. What happens when Gabriella Thorne gets forced into an arranged marriage with Lucian Castiel. He is Cold. Brutal. He gets anything he wants. What happens when he's determined to TAINT Gabrielle's innocence with his darkness. Is there a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel, or would she be forever tainted by his Psychotic Obsession?