Sienna Blake has built her career on exposing corruption, but when her latest investigation uncovers dark secrets about Viktor Ivanov, the ruthless Russian mafia kingpin, her life is irrevocably changed. Kidnapped and held captive, she finds herself in the heart of a dangerous world where trust is a luxury and betrayal is a guarantee. Viktor Ivanov didn't rise to power by letting his guard down. Yet, the fiery journalist tests his resolve at every turn, challenging his control and stirring feelings he buried long ago. Torn between protecting his empire and the unexpected pull of Sienna's defiance, Viktor faces a choice: silence her forever or risk everything to keep her alive. But as old enemies resurface and devastating truths come to light, Sienna and Viktor are thrust into a deadly game of power, revenge, and desire. In a world where loyalty can kill and love is a dangerous gamble, can they survive long enough to rewrite their own story?
Sienna Blake had always considered herself a fearless woman. The kind who stood toe-to-toe with the highest powers and demanded answers. But as she stood in front of Viktor Ivanov, the man whose name sent shivers down the spine of anyone who dared utter it, she felt the cold grip of fear wrapping around her chest.
She'd underestimated how dangerous this would be.
Her mind raced with thoughts of escape-of how she could use her knowledge of the mafia world to outsmart him, to twist the power dynamics in her favor. But as the heavy iron door slammed shut behind her, she realized that this was no ordinary battle. This was a war she might not survive.
Viktor stood across the room, his presence commanding and cold. His eyes, dark as the night, didn't soften when they met hers. They were like two black holes pulling everything in their path into a void where there was no return.
She had seen him in the tabloids. The mafia kingpin with a face so handsome it almost seemed criminal. But those eyes-those eyes could kill. They could destroy someone without a single word, a single gesture. Just a glance was enough to tell her that whatever game they were about to play, she was already losing.
"Do you know who I am, Miss Blake?" His voice was low, thick with an accent that carried the weight of power and authority. It sent a chill through her, and for a brief moment, she forgot how to breathe.
She swallowed hard, her throat dry. "I know exactly who you are, Viktor Ivanov. The man who runs this city, who's built an empire on blood and lies. You think you can intimidate me into silence, but you're wrong."
A cold smile spread across his lips, but there was no humor in it. "You think I need to intimidate you?" His voice was barely above a whisper, but every syllable hit her like a punch to the gut. "You're in my world now, Sienna. And here, you're nothing but a pawn. A piece on a board. Move too fast, and I'll take you off the game. Slow down, and I'll still crush you."
Sienna stood her ground, refusing to show any weakness. But inside, her heart pounded like a drum, and she had to fight the urge to back away from him. He was too close, his presence overwhelming. There was no escape from this room, no way out. The walls felt like they were closing in on her, and she realized just how small she was in comparison to him.
But she wasn't about to back down. She had spent her entire career uncovering the truth, exposing the lies of the world. And she wasn't about to let Viktor Ivanov, or anyone else, silence her.
"You think you scare me? You don't," she shot back, her voice more confident than she felt. "I've dealt with worse than you. You're just a man. A man who's built his empire on the suffering of others."
For a moment, there was silence. Viktor's gaze never wavered, and Sienna felt the weight of his scrutiny on her like a physical presence. It was as if he were stripping away her layers, exposing every fear, every vulnerability. But she refused to let him see her break.
Finally, he spoke, his voice colder now, more dangerous. "I don't scare you? You should be scared. Because you've uncovered something that I don't want anyone to know. And now, you're in my hands. Do you think you'll walk away from this?"
Sienna didn't flinch. "I'm not afraid of you."
He took a step closer, and her pulse quickened. The air around them seemed to thicken, every breath feeling like it could be her last. But she stood her ground. If she was going to die, she would die fighting.
Viktor's eyes softened for a fraction of a second, a glimmer of something human breaking through the cold exterior. But it was gone in an instant, replaced by the ruthless mafia boss who had destroyed countless lives without a second thought.
"You think you're special, don't you?" he said, his voice now laced with an edge of something darker. "You think you're the one who will expose me. The one who will bring my empire down. You're not. You're just a journalist trying to make a name for herself, trying to be a hero. But you're nothing. You're a fly caught in my web."
Her eyes narrowed, and she took a step forward. "I'm not afraid of dying, Viktor. I've seen too much death in my life to fear it now. But I will take you down. If not today, then eventually. I will expose you for the monster you are."
A chuckle escaped him, deep and dangerous. "Do you really think you can bring me down with your words? I control this city. This world. Your words won't change anything. You'll see. In time, you'll realize just how powerless you really are."
His words should have shaken her, but instead, they fueled her anger. She was no stranger to the darkness of the world, and she wasn't about to let Viktor Ivanov convince her she was powerless. She had a voice, and she would use it-whether he liked it or not.
"You're wrong," she said, her voice steady now. "I'm not powerless. And I'll make sure the world knows who you really are."
Viktor didn't respond immediately. Instead, he watched her, as if weighing her every word. Finally, he gave a slight nod, as though acknowledging something she hadn't realized yet.
"You will," he said quietly. "But not in the way you think."
Sienna didn't understand what he meant, but she knew one thing for certain-this was far from over. She was in his world now, and every move she made would be watched, every word she spoke twisted into something he could use against her.
And yet, despite the danger, she couldn't help but feel a strange pull toward him. The darkness in Viktor Ivanov was undeniable, but so was the flicker of something more-a vulnerability buried deep beneath the surface. Whether she liked it or not, she was trapped in his game. And somehow, she knew that her fate, and possibly the fate of everything she believed in, would be decided by the man standing in front of her.
When Sophia Reyes' younger brother crosses the most dangerous mafia family in Naples, she has no choice but to face Enzo Carbone, the ruthless heir to the Carbone empire. In exchange for her brother's life, Sophia strikes a dangerous deal: she'll pose as Enzo's fiancée to help him protect his family's fragile grip on power. Enzo is used to getting what he wants through charm or force but Sophia is unlike anyone he's ever met. Her fiery defiance and unshakable determination threaten to unravel his carefully constructed world. She's a pawn in his game, but the more he draws her into his darkness, the harder it becomes to let her go. As their arrangement spirals into something deeper, an old enemy resurfaces. Marcella Vargas, the cunning leader of a rival cartel, will stop at nothing to see Enzo and his empire burn and she knows exactly how to use Sophia to bring him to his knees. Caught between loyalty and love, deception and truth, Enzo and Sophia must decide how far they're willing to go to protect the people they care about. But in a world ruled by violence and betrayal, can love truly survive or will their bargain cost them everything? Some deals are made in blood. Others are sealed with a kiss.
Elena Carter has spent her life fighting to stay afloat. But when her late father's crushing debt threatens to ruin her completely, she faces an impossible choice accept help from the one man who could destroy her carefully built independence. Enter Damien Blackwood, a billionaire with a reputation as ruthless as it is dazzling. His solution? A marriage of convenience that will erase her debt and secure his business interests. Elena swears she'll never be just another possession in Damien's world, but resisting his charm proves more dangerous than she expected. Damien thought he could keep things strictly business, but the fierce, independent Elena stirs something he buried long ago. As their forced proximity ignites passion and unravels secrets, the walls he's built around his heart begin to crumble. But in the shadows, Veronica Steele Damien's scheming ex-fiancée has her own plans to ensure this union ends in disaster. When betrayal and deceit threaten to tear them apart, Damien and Elena must decide: can they trust each other enough to turn their fake marriage into something real?
Caroline Forbes never imagined her life would lead her here sold by her own father to a man the kingdom whispers about in fear. Damon Morningstar, the ruthless and enigmatic werewolf king, has buried three wives already, each one dying under mysterious circumstances. Now, Caroline is forced to become his fourth bride, trapped in a castle where secrets linger in every shadow. Rumors say he's cursed; that any woman he claims as his queen is doomed. Caroline knows that escape is her only chance at survival, yet she can't deny the magnetic pull she feels whenever Damon is near. To her horror, she discovers the truth Damon is her fated mate, her one bond that could either destroy her or break the curse haunting him. But Damon is possessive, and he's willing to risk everything to keep her in his grasp. As desire and danger intertwine, Caroline must decide whether to flee for her life or surrender to the call of a man who might just be her undoing. Will she escape his dark hold, or will she become the queen who saves him and herself?
When Elena Cross is snatched from her life and forced into the dark world of the Blackstone Pack, she learns the ruthless truth about Alpha Kael Thorn a man as dangerous as he is powerful, and as captivating as he is cruel. Bound to him by a primal mate bond she never asked for, Elena finds herself trapped in a twisted battle of wills, where her humanity is both her shield and her curse. Kael despises everything about her. To him, she's a weakness, a threat to his pack, and a constant reminder of a past betrayal. Yet no matter how he tries to deny it, the bond keeps pulling him back to her, fueling an obsession he cannot escape. She's his mate, his property yet she defies him at every turn. In a world where freedom seems impossible, Elena is determined to resist him and break free. But as the tension between them blurs the line between hate and desire, she realizes that Kael's hold on her is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Can Elena find the strength to escape, or will she be bound forever to a man who might be her worst nightmare... and her only salvation?
Isabella Cruz never asked for a fairy tale romance especially not with Rafael DeLuca, Manila's most ruthless CEO and heir to a powerful mafia empire. Thrown into an engagement she didn't choose, Bella tries to keep her heart safe from the cold, arrogant man who believes she's nothing but a gold-digger. But when she finds herself falling for him, her world shatters as Rafael's true intentions are revealed: he never wanted her, and he certainly never loved her. After signing their divorce papers with a broken heart and a secret child on the way Bella disappears from Rafael's life, determined to start anew. But when she reappears months later as the dazzling heiress of a wealthy business tycoon, Rafael's world is turned upside down. She's no longer the timid woman he underestimated she's now the queen of the city's elite, and everyone wants her. As Rafael grapples with the loss of the only woman who truly saw him, he realizes he might have thrown away the only love that ever mattered. But will he be able to win her back in a world that won't easily forgive his mistakes, or has Bella finally slipped beyond his reach?
"You're pathetic!" Brenden sneered, each word cutting deep into Corinna's heart. Years of emotional wounds had drained every ounce of love she once held. "I've wasted enough time on you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." Her words severed the bond between them like a blade. From that moment on, Brenden was haunted by her absence—unable to sleep, longing for the warmth he took for granted.
PERMISSION IS TAKEN FRIM THE ORIGINAL, BE WARNED!! Do you believe in Myths? Just when she thinks it can't get any worse, it does. Lucy lost everything four years ago in a rogue attack. She's been abused, starved, rejected, and broken. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, strange things start to happen, things that only happen once every century. She finds friendship in the most unlikely place and escapes to find her true self with the help of the most dangerous Alpha. Warning: This werewolf trilogy is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 or anyone who doesn't enjoy a good spanking. It will take you on adventures around the world, make you laugh, fall in love, crush your heart and possibly leave you drooling.
As far as everyone was concerned, William had married Renee under duress. Now that his one true love was back—and with child—they couldn’t wait for him to abandon Renee. Surprisingly, Renee was candid about the situation. "To be honest, I’m the one asking for a divorce every single day. I want it even more than any of you!" But they brushed off her remark as a paltry attempt to save face. Until William made a declaration himself. "Divorce is out of the question. Anyone who spreads false rumors shall face legal consequences!" Renee was at a loss. What was this crazy man up to now?
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
Veronica is an eighteen-year-old omega who falls into an emotional breakdown when her Mate, who was soon to be the Alpha of the Sun crest pack, turns against her, hurls hurtful words at her, and rejects her on the night of the full moon festival because he and everyone in the pack, including her, thinks she is an omega. As if the pain of rejection, helplessness, and worthlessness wasn't enough, she lost her best and only friend to the cold hands of death when rogue wolves attacked their pack. Right in the presence of her mate, she was tagged as someone who always attracted problems and calamities anywhere she went and he turned a blind eye and watched as she was banished from the pack. With hatred for her life, she runs deep into the woods that were off-limits and jumps off to end her life, but in a turn of events, something else happens. What would her mate do when he finds out that Veronica is not who he thinks she is? Will she be able to forgive him? What fate lies ahead for them?
Accused of murder, Sylvia Todd's mother was deemed a traitor by the entire pack, condeming Sylvia to live the rest of her life alone in humiliation as a lowly slave. All she wanted to do was to prove her mother's innocence somehow, but fate never seemed to be on the side of the traitor's daughter. Still, Sylvia never lost hope. As the future lycan king of all werewolves, Rufus Duncan possessed great power and status, but he had an inexplicable reputation for being cruel, bloodthirsty, and ruthless. Unbeknownst to everyone, he had been cursed long ago to transform into a killer monster on every full moon. Even though fate did not always look upon the two, it brought Sylvia and Rufus together as each other's destined mates. Will justice be served for Sylvia's mother? What about Rufus' secret? Can Sylvia and Rufus defy all societal norms and stay together? Will these two unlucky souls have their happy ending?