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Elena Russo is a master thief and assassin, driven by revenge. Her mission is to infiltrate the life of mafia billionaire Lorenzo Salvatore, whom she believes is responsible for her father’s murder. Under the guise of an art dealer, Elena enters his world, but the lines between duty and desire blur as she uncovers hidden truths, including Lorenzo’s vulnerability and complex relations. When sparks fly between them, Elena finds herself caught between duty and desire. As she uncovers his deepest secrets, including a hidden child and a dangerous rival bent on his destruction, Elena realizes that her enemy is not the man she thought he was. Torn between her lingering feelings for Ethan, the FBI informant with his own dark agenda, and her undeniable attraction to Lorenzo, Elena must decide: can she risk her heart to get her revenge, or will she lose everything in the heist of her life? In a world of betrayals, lies, and shattered loyalties, love may be the deadliest game of all.

"Isla," he called, his voice brutally stern, "you know it was a terrible mistake that shouldn't have happened in the first place. You're my best friend's daughter and he has entrusted you to my care for Pete's sake!" "Is that your excuse? But that doesn't mean we can't feel something for each other," I retorted, my voice rising. "You kissed me back, Robert. You didn't stop me; infact, you seemed to enjoy it!" Isla's dad had entrusted her to Robert Hardy, his best friend. His goal was for Isla to learn the core of handling business under the scrutiny and watchful eyes of a dear and very trusted old friend, who was to become Isla's mentor, and guardian, but Isla only saw this as an opportunity to finally be able to pursue the strikingly handsome man she has had a huge crush on ever since her young girly heart knew what it meant to feel. As she settles into Robert's world as his office assistant, sparks ignite dangerously between them as a forbidden steamy romance evolves. Their secret office affair faces a huge threat from Robert's manipulative and materialistic Ex, who also works as his manager. Amidst the uncertainty, Isla comes face-to-face with the heart wrenching secret of her very dear Robert. As she confronts this secret, her heart breaks into a million pieces on who Robert Hardy truly is. Isla also brutally finds out the most unbelievable truth about her always busy and hardworking parents. How does Isla handle the emptiness she feels, and the bile life threw directly at her face?

Willing to do anything for her sick mother, Mulan Lexington returned to the family that once despised her for help. With her mother's life hanging in the balance, she agreed to get married within a week—only to catch her boyfriend cheating on her. Devastated, Mulan sought solace in a drink, where she met a crippled Kaiser Walker, who was facing a similar heartbreak. United by their desire for revenge, they signed a six-month marriage contract. What will happen when Mulan discovers that her contracted husband is none other than Cross Voss, the conglomerate heir and CEO of the largest company in the country? And with just a few weeks left on their contract, what will she do about her growing feelings for him?

Six years ago, Lila Hart fled Manhattan with two secrets clawing beneath her ribs—secrets with silver-streaked hair and eyes that glow like fractured moonlight. Now, the past howls at her door. Her twins are changing. *Not into wolves. Into something worse.* Asher Voss, the billionaire Alpha who exiled her, arrives in a storm of rage and regret. He wants his heirs. His enemies want their blood. And Dr. Eleanor Graves, a rogue scientist with a God complex, wants to carve their DNA into a weapon. Trapped between warring packs and a love that won’t die, Lila must decide: trust the man who shattered her, or let the world burn. But when the twins’ powers awaken a primal prophecy, the real enemy emerges—a shadowed Council that’s manipulated their bloodline for centuries. Sacrifices will shatter bonds. Betrayals will rewrite loyalties. And a mother’s love? It might be the deadliest curse of all.

Jenna Walker’s life became a sad one after the death of her father. After her father’s death, she was raised by her cold aunt and mistreated like a servant. In high school, she fell for Rexford Blankson, the bad boy who later shattered her heart by using her as part of a bet. Determined to move on, Jenna starts fresh in a new city, landing a job as a secretary to the powerful CEO—Rexford. When they unexpectedly meet again, Jenna runs, unwilling to face the man who broke her. But Rexford, regretful and determined to make amends, seeks her out. As old wounds reopen, Jenna struggles with her feelings and her past, while Rexford fights for a second chance at love. With the support of her new friend Olivia, Jenna must decide whether she can trust Rexford again or if their history is too painful to overcome. Bad Boy CEO's Second Chance is a story of second chances, love, and the courage to heal from betrayal.

Nessa Steven is the rebellious daughter of a billionaire, living a life filled with indulgence - partying, defying authority, and pushing boundaries. But her wild behavior hides a deeper pain. She's been trying to escape her family's rigid expectations and the shadow of her successful but emotionally distant father. Her self-destructive actions are a way of asserting control over her life when it feels like everything else is decided for her. she just graduated from college, and now can do whatever she wants. But her dad has had enough. After a series of risky decisions, he threatens to cut her off from her trust fund unless she agrees to an arranged marriage. The catch? Her soon-to-be husband is Aaron Walker, a guy she bullied in high school - the quiet, nerdy, goody-two-shoes type who has always been the perfect student, following the rules. The exact opposite of her Aaron Walker, on the other hand, has always been the type of person who does everything right. He's working hard toward his dream of becoming a successful engineer to pull his family out of debt after his mother borrowed money for his father's medical treatment. But then gets a letter from multibillionaire CEO , marshal Stevens “marry my daughter and you don’t have to pay back the loan , and you’ll be given anything you want” now of course, this would have been a nice escape from all the debts he has on his head and focus more in college , but that wasn’t the case , because marshal stevens daughter was The one and only NESSA STEVENS, the girl who bullied and made his life a living hell in high school

“I hate you with every fibre of my being, Nikolai.” “Really? That changes nothing. I own your body, and I'll own your heart.” “I'll never love you. The sooner you know that, the better for you.” ****** Amaya's life is turned upside down when she is taken hostage by the cold mafia boss, to repay her father's debt from gambling. But what happens when this mafia boss turns out to her ex-lover in college, Nikolai, who she hates with all her heart for breaking her heart before? When Nikolai goes to capture a girl to reclaim his debt, he never expected it to be Amaya, the girl who once held his heart. Now, after forcing her to be his wife, Amaya and Nikolai must navigate the complex life associated with the mafia, while trying to understand the feelings startup to bloom between them anew. Will they find love despite the circumstances? Or will old enemities hunt them down?

Embyrson McElrath's life in Georgia was a veil covering her true destiny. At Devil's Lake Academy in North Dakota, she faces chilling nightmares and discovers her supernatural heritage. Entangled in a world of magic and creatures, she meets the captivating Daxten Belmont, her fated mate. As Embyrson approaches her eighteenth birthday, her latent powers surface, binding her to four mystical realms. Amidst fae, elves, wolves, and vampires, she must embrace her royal destiny while navigating a complex romance with Daxten. Tensions rise when the enigmatic Hunter Blackwin vies for her attention, challenging Daxten. A masked ball turns treacherous when darkness strikes, leading to Embyrson's abduction and a struggle between love and ancient forces contending for her soul.

When Deidre Carey inherits her grandmother’s woodland cottage, she returns to Moonhollow Village for the first time in years for a fresh start. When she learns that her first crush is still living in the village, she finds herself drawn to him, regardless of his tempestuous moods. When she begins to unearth the web of secrets her grandma left behind, Deidre finds herself caught up in more than she ever could have imagined when she returned to the sleepy little mountain town. Grant Hawthorne was always going to be the town disappointment, but something has changed in all those years since Deidre’s been gone. In an accident that took his older brother’s life, Grant’s world was changed forever when he became not just the sole guardian to his young niece, but a werewolf. Grant does everything in his power to keep the curse subdued and secret, but all his walls come crashing down around him when his world collides with the force of nature that is Deidre Carey. “Of Wolves and Magic” explores the tumultuous relationship between a newly realized witch and a troubled man suffering from a lycanthropic curse as they navigate the complex secrets of the supernatural world lurking just beneath Moonhollow’s deceptively cozy surface.

One night of forbidden passion. An ancient blood feud. A mark that binds their fates forever. Elena Walker has always been the disappointing omega daughter of a powerful Alpha, but one reckless night with a mysterious stranger changes everything. Lucas Blackwood is everything she's been taught to hate - the ruthless Alpha of the rival Northern Pack. Their passionate encounter leaves her carrying his magical mark, a burning reminder of their connection that threatens to consume them both. When pack politics and ancient rivalries tear them apart, Elena discovers a devastating truth: her mother's death wasn't an accident, and she might share the same fate. With time running out and war looming between the packs, Elena must choose between accepting a cruel arranged marriage that will destroy her, or fighting for a love that could either save both packs or tear them apart forever. Some marks go deeper than skin. Some loves are worth dying for. But in a world where pack law rules all, can Elena and Lucas rewrite the rules written in blood?