wicked hearts

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.

“Go on, Grenade. Pull the trigger.” An annoying smirk was plastered on his face, as he leaned on the wall. My heart contracted, and my eyes stung. A click of my gun, and all these would be over. This was the mission I'd worked so hard on. “Wasn't this what you wanted, Grenade? Wasn't this your plan all along, when you snaked into my life, pretending to be who you weren't? Why are you hesitating, then?” “For the last time, Dante, my name is West. Don't ever call me Grenade.” I hissed. He advanced towards me slowly. “I don't care if I die now, Grenade. But don't you ever let the King of Hearts fall into the wrong hands. Give it to me.” His tone was soft, yet there was no denying the order behind it. “You wish.” *** West, the most powerful undercover agent for Lucchese, is suddenly given a mission by her Capo. She is to infiltrate a powerful Mafia group in Italy, and make the boss let down his guard around her. And then, she has to bring back 'The King of Hearts,' a powerful computer program that's capable of destroying, and changing the world. But she must never fall in love with him. However, her mission isn't going to be as easy as it seems. Especially as she unravels the secrets surrounding her birth, discovering that her whole existence is a lie. In the midst of all, the cold hearted West finds herself falling for Capo Dante, the head of the 'Ndrangheta, and her enemy. There was one rule, and one rule only… The King of Hearts must never ever fall into the wrong hands. But…who was the bad guy? (#1 The Mafia Princess Series)

At twenty-two, Danielle Hartford struggled to manage the matrimonial firm she inherited from her mother. A surprise email from Vincent Cromwell requesting her agency for their services seemed like the blessing she needed. However, when the seventy-two-year-old Cromwell demanded a bride for himself, Danielle was disappointed. She had expected it to be for his drooling hot grandson, Knox Zachary Cromwell, the one she nurtured a crush on. Knox tried everything in his power to stop his grandfather from getting married to produce an heir. When nothing worked, he proposed a deal to Danielle to give him a male heir in return for a huge amount of money. Her love for him, her need to save her business, made her give in. However, she gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. Soon, Vincent Cromwell married against his grandson's wishes. Thinking it was an underhanded ploy, Knox destroyed Danielle’s business. Danielle left the city forever with her daughter, handing him his male heir. Would Knox ever realize what he had done?

The Alpha of all Alphas and a young, powerless, simple living human woman with her baby who she would do anything for. Two different worlds coming together to be one against fate. According to fate, werewolves and humans can't be in love with each other. Alphas would receive greater punishments if they break the laws. A law they protected for generations. Alpha Jordan, the cursed alpha, broke the law and secretly had a baby with Bethany, a human, who thought the child belongs to her narcissist husband. He was doomed for punishment. To be punished by the woman who has his child. Bethany's heart filled with hatred and anger, after finding out the dark secrets of Jordan, vows to make his life a leaving hell, thereby becoming his....... Nemesis A clash of two worlds that were never meant to be.

Kristen found herself in a tumultuous situation as she struggled to keep her relationship intact with Clyde which was threatened by her infertility. Little does she know that he had been leading a double life with another wife and kids until the woman confronted Kristen and staked her claim in Clyde's life. Kristen is forced to fight for her place and her love. Did she reconcile with Clyde or seek a new path to love?

“We found you, little wolf. Again.” His eyes gleamed when he looked at me. “You can’t run from us.” They thought the Alpha’s family was murdered, but Aria was saved and taken under the rule of Alpha Rowan, disguised as a weak Omega. Her wolf abilities were bound, and she was treated as the servant of the pack, being unable to shift or use her senses nor sense her mate bond but she found herself attracted to four men. Alpha Damon, the Alpha of the largest pack often known to be ruthless and unruly. Kade, the fiery and passionate warrior within the pack of Aria Lucian, the mysterious and calculating strategist from the werewolf council, and Soren, the charming smart rogue. Plaques with the agony of her bonded wolf and the mates she couldn’t have. Something was hunting her, something big, something that she wasn’t sure she could survive. Will they step up when she needs them the most, unbound her wolf, and seek the one that truly belongs to her, or have them all?

Zack Lamont was the little secret inside Irryn's young heart... How could Irryn get the attention of this stepbrother of hers, whom she cherished a lot, when while she was busy loving him, he was also treating her with cruelty and pushing her away from him? Irryn's busy loving Zack while the said beloved stepbrother was busy being ruthless and being the black sheep of their family. He never treated her like a sister of his. He had always seen her like trash who suddenly came into their lives to ruin his thoughts, his heart, and his mind...

Serena decided to end her relationship with James. In public, they were the widowed sister-in-law and the younger brother-in-law who couldn't stand each other. In private, he repeatedly forced her to call him 'Fifth Brother' in a despicable manner. Three years of secret entanglement, dangerous and overwhelming. And now, he's getting engaged...

Maeve, an 18-year-old omega, feels out of place in her pack. She's always been enemies with Jaxon, the Alpha's son, who bullies her. At the mating ball, they're revealed as destined mates, but Jaxon rejects her. Heartbroken, Maeve finds grows closer to Carter, a transfer student who understands her pain. As they grow closer, Jaxon suddenly seeks her out, complicating Maeve's feelings. Unknown to Maeve, Carter hides dark secrets. Torn between two loves and conflicting loyalties, Maeve must choose who she truly loves and protect her pack from looming threats.

Orphan. Abused. Marriage. Enslaved. And now, Revenge! When Mila was fifteen, she lost her parents and her uncle took her in. The agreement is to transfer her property to her once she reaches the legal age, but her uncle sees it as his escapade from poverty. He can’t have the property if the little girl is around and he dare not chase her out. So as his wife suggested, they victimized her, hoping she would run away but she didn't. She endures eight years hardships and when her uncle goes bankrupt, and was replaced as his first daughter for a marriage to Dimitri, a heir of the wealthiest family in the city, she was excited especially when it seems like her chance to get out of hell and have her freedom, unbeknownst she was about to fall into the depth of hell where she will be forever bondaged. After the marriage, she finds secrets and lies that are designed for her as the truth, causing her heart to rip apart. Heartbroken and disappointed, she determines to take revenge. She is all set up and it will start from where it should have ended so Dimitri will be her weapon!