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One storm changed everything. When karlie Rossi met a rugged, grumpy stranger on a rain-slicked Tuscan path, she didn't see a billionaire. She saw a man with obsidian eyes who fixed her family’s gate and saved her home from ruin with a silent, powerful grace. But when Karlie arrives in Milan for the career opportunity of a lifetime, the man behind the mahogany desk isn't the handyman from the mountains. He is Lorenzo Drake—the "Ice King" of the fashion world, a 6'3" powerhouse who rules with a heart of stone and a lethal tongue. He doesn't recognize the girl from the orchard. Or does he? Caught in a deadly corporate war, Karlie must become a Double Agent to protect the man she’s grown to love. But in a world of silk and shadows, playing both sides is a dangerous game. Will the flame between them melt his icy heart, or will the secrets they keep burn the Drake empire to the ground? “I don’t like things that are broken, Karlie. Especially things worth saving.” Lorenzo Drake is a man of silk suits and silver tongues, a cold-blooded CEO who never lets his guard down. But to Karlie, he’s the man who showed up in a storm to fix her roof and shared a quiet meal at her family’s crowded table. Now, she’s his newest employee, and Drake has a rule: No distractions. But karlie is a fire he can't put out. As she dives deep into a world of corporate espionage to save him from a vengeful rival, Karlie realizes that the "Ice King" has a weakness. And that weakness is her. Can a girl from the lemon groves survive the heat of the boardroom, or will Drake’s dark past consume them both? He saved her home. Now, she must save his heart. Karlie Rossi thought she’d never see the mysterious "Greek God" again after he disappeared into the Tuscan mist. But a move to Milan brings her face-to-face with her savior—except now, he’s her boss, and he’s colder than the Italian Alps. What to expect; A Cold, Grumpy CEO with a hidden soft side. Forced Proximity in a luxury high-rise. Double Agent Intrigue and high-fashion drama. Steamy Italian Whispers that will leave you breathless. "He was a stranger in the rain, but in Milan, he’s the King who owns my soul"

FLAMING ATTRACTION From fiery clashes to burning passion Theme: Mafia | College | Homicide | Thriller | Romance | New Adult Tags: Dark Romance, Crime, Obsession, Lust, Violence, Intense Desire, Bold Heroine, Thriller, Tragedy l PROLOGUE When fate brings together two fiery souls, their first collision sparks a chain of events that will change their lives forever… Aurora “Rory” Thompson is beautiful, kind-hearted, and completely unaware that she has caught the attention of two dangerous hearts. One is Julian Blackwood — rich, arrogant, and cold as ice , yet hiding an uncontrollable fire beneath his frozen exterior. The other is Alexander “Xander” Gray — a quiet newcomer who seems harmless , but beneath his calm smile lies something dark… and deadly As Aurora is drawn deeper into their world, she begins to uncover a web of secrets, lies, and hidden agendas. With danger lurking at every corner, her heart slowly starts to lean toward one of them… Their attraction burns fiercely, threatening to consume them both But love in their world is never safe. As desire grows, so does the darkness surrounding them — and soon, Aurora realizes that loving the wrong person could cost her everything… even her life Will love become the light that saves them? Or the very flame that destroys them? Who will she choose… and how will that choice seal her fate?

I’m Anna, and I was sold. My father traded my future to the wealthy Howard family for a check, treating me more like a business transaction than his daughter. I stood at the altar alone; my groom didn’t even respect me enough to show up, sending his vows through a cold, crackling phone line instead. The night that followed was a blur of shadows and betrayal. Drugged and disoriented, I fell into the arms of a man I didn't know... only to realize later that the "stranger" was Matthew Howard himself. He wasn't the "ugly, impotent" man the rumors promised; he was something much more dangerous. I’m done being a pawn in their games. Between my father’s greed and the Howards' suffocating arrogance, I’ve been backed into a corner and now, I’m fighting my way out. The marriage was a lie, but my revenge will be very real.

Lumira has no history — only a name and a life she built alone. When men in black suits appear at her door with a photograph of a woman who looks exactly like her, her world collapses in a single sentence: “You’ve been chosen.” Taken against her will and delivered into the ruthless mafia empire of Zarek Volkov, Lumira learns the truth — she wasn’t kidnapped. She was selected. Chosen to replace a dead woman. Chosen to wear another name. Chosen to live another life. Chosen to become a ghost’s shadow. Zarek doesn’t want love. He doesn’t want healing. He doesn’t want consent. He wants continuity. Cold. Dominant. Untouchable. A man who rules through fear and silence. A king who doesn’t negotiate — he commands. As Lumira is stripped of identity, freedom, and choice, a psychological war begins between possession and resistance, control and survival, obsession and defiance. Because she refuses to disappear. And he refuses to let her remain. In a world where power replaces morality and love is a weapon, The Girl in the Photograph is a dark, twisted mafia romance about identity theft, psychological dominance, forced transformation, and a dangerous bond that blurs the line between captivity and connection. Some love stories begin with a kiss. Hers begins with a replacement.

A dark romance where the kidnapped girl is not afraid of the monster... she's excited by him. Valeria has always loved danger, darkness, and twisted romance - but only in fiction. Until one night, fiction comes to take her. Instead of fear, panic, or tears... She greets her kidnapper with a smile. And that breaks everything Dimitri thought he knew.

Lena woke up feeling unbearably tired and sore, as though a truck had run her over during the night. As she slowly opened her eyes, something felt wrong. The ceiling above her was unfamiliar—different from the one in her bedroom. Panic shot through her chest. She tried to sit up and immediately froze. She was naked.

Five years ago, Serena Vance lost everything: her family destroyed, her father dead, and her life shattered by the ruthless Sterling empire. Now she's back with a new face and one goal: revenge. Her plan is simple: get close, tear them apart from the inside and make them pay. But on her first day back, something impossible happens. Noah Sterling, the CEO's four-year-old son who has never spoken a word in his life, runs straight into her arms and refuses to let go. And Damien Sterling, the cold-blooded CEO himself, makes her an offer wrapped in thorns: "Marry me. Be a mother to my son." ‘And pay for your father's sins.’ He thinks he's caging his enemy's daughter to make her suffer; she thinks she's walking into the lion's den to burn it down. They share a bed, a ring, and a child who whispers "Mommy" for the first time. But between the tender moments and stolen glances, they're both hiding knives. The problem? Revenge gets complicated when you start to fall. And when the truth finally comes to light… when he realises who she really is and what he's done, it may already be too late. Because some mistakes can't be forgiven. And some loves... don't survive the fall.

When Esme Esuma goes to work for Nicholas Andoh, all she thought she would be doing was cooking his meals….but when sparks fly, can they overlook the secrets of their past and find a future together?

“Adrian,” Raya whispered, voice trembling. “Choose — her or me.” His eyes darkened. “Why should I choose,” he said softly, stepping closer, “when I can have you both?” Her breath caught. “You’re insane,” she whispered. He brushed a thumb over her lips. “No,” he murmured, “i'm yours as you're mine. Whether you want it or not.” ~~~ To save her father, Raya agrees to become the fiancée of a man who could destroy her. She thought she was walking into a simple contract. But when she steps into Adrian Blake’s world, she steps into a maze of power, obsession, and dangerous secrets. Adrian never loved Seraphina, the woman he was supposed to marry. He only needed her family’s influence to seize the Blake empire. But when Seraphina vanishes… Raya becomes the perfect replacement. She’s stubborn, penniless, and nothing like Seraphina. Except for one disturbing detail She looks exactly like her. His terms are everything she should refuse: • Pretend to be his fiancée. • Pay off her father’s impossible debt. • Leave when he says so. Simple. Until she realizes the man behind the cold mask isn’t simple at all. The more she falls for him, the more dangerous he becomes. Because Adrian Blake doesn’t want love. He wants control. And now, he wants her. When the truth about Seraphina begins to unravel, Raya must choose: Run before she’s swallowed by Adrian’s darkness… or stay and risk losing her heart, and her identity, to the man who already owns her.

Elena Winters, a stunning heiress with elegance in every move, has always lived a life of privilege—but her heart craves more than wealth and expectations. Alessandro Romano, the hot, dangerous mafia billionaire, commands power with a smile that can seduce or destroy. When their worlds collide at a glamorous gala, neither expects the chemistry that ignites in an instant. One reckless night changes everything. A passionate encounter—a one-night stand—leaves them craving more, even as their families’ legacies and rivalries threaten to pull them apart. Both accustomed to wealth, influence, and control, they discover that desire is just the beginning. Secrets, lies, and dangerous alliances lurk in the shadows, and every choice comes with a price. Now, Elena and Alessandro are caught in a high-stakes game of passion and power, where love could be their greatest weapon—or their ultimate downfall. Can their hearts survive the temptations and treacheries of two worlds that were never meant to collide?

Luna kept her smile. “You do realize you’re already an adult, right? So why were you throwing a tantrum by yourself on the side of the road earlier? You were even punching a tree. Poor tree, you know.” Rendra looked into Luna’s eyes. “You saw that?” Luna nodded slightly. “Yeah, I saw it. Besides, that place is pretty close to the bakery where I work.” “So why did you suddenly come up to me and treat my wounds? Do you like me?” “Yes,” Luna replied shortly, making Rendra fall silent for a moment before he finally laughed. “Hahaha, you’re really ridiculous,” Rendra said, still laughing. Maybe this was the first time he had laughed so freely after living for about five years like a vampire who rarely ever laughed. “You’re still just a kid, still green and inexperienced. Stop thinking weird things. Go home, wash your feet, then go to sleep,” Rendra said. “Does liking someone really have to be about age?” Luna asked. “Now let me ask you. What’s your reason for liking me?” Rendra asked back. Luna shook her head. “I don’t know. I just want to be close to Porcupine Uncle.” “You even call me ‘Uncle.’ Later people will think I’m your uncle, not your boyfriend,” Rendra replied.

Lucian Vale is the most powerful man in the decentralized world a reclusive crypto mogul whose digital empire moves markets and dismantles rivals without ever showing his face. Elara Cross is brilliant, guarded, and burdened by a history she refuses to explain. When global regulators threaten to expose Lucian's network and dismantle everything he’s built, he proposes a solution no one expects: a legally binding marriage designed to secure trust, alliances, and silence. For Elara , the offer is impossible to refuse. The contract is clear. No love. No public defiance. No emotional attachment. But as secrets surface and enemies close in, the lines between transaction and obsession blur. Power shifts. Desire complicates control. And the one variable he never accounted for her begins to rewrite the code of his carefully constructed world. In a marriage forged by strategy, the greatest risk is not betrayal. It is falling in love.

I never expected my life to change with a single signature. But when my family’s fortune was on the line, I had no choice—I had to marry him. A stranger. Cold, demanding, and impossible to love. The contract was simple: one year of marriage, then we go our separate ways. But life has a way of breaking the rules. The more time I spent with him, the harder it became to remember that this was supposed to be temporary. He was never supposed to care… but then he did. And I made the biggest mistake of my life: I fell in love. Now, trapped between the contract and my heart, I must decide—should I obey the rules, or follow my feelings… and risk losing everything?

Seraphina Lark’s life is on the edge—crushed by debt and desperate for a fresh start—until she meets Draven Crowe, the enigmatic billionaire with a reputation for control and danger. He offers her a lifeline: a position as his personal assistant, but everything comes at a price. Thrust into a world of luxury, high-stakes business, and unspoken rules, Seraphina must navigate office rivalries, secrets, and the magnetic pull she feels toward Draven. As desire and ambition collide, Seraphina faces a choice: play it safe or risk everything for a love that could either save her… or destroy her.

"Desperation made him marry his cold boss!" --- By day, Adrian Cole is nothing more than a quiet shadow in the glittering empire of Alexander Devereux—the billionaire CEO whose power stretches across cities. As his secretary, Adrian fetches coffee, files documents, and hides his forbidden desire behind lowered lashes, knowing that attraction is dangerous when survival is his only priority. But by night, Adrian becomes Adrienne—the mysterious, breathtaking escort whispered about in elite circles. Draped in silk and secrets, Adrienne enchants the city’s most powerful men, earning what Adrian desperately needs to keep his mother alive. Until one night, everything shatters. The client waiting for Adrienne… is none other than Alexander Devereux. What Adrian doesn’t know is that Alexander carries secrets of his own. With his powerful mother demanding he marry to secure the Devereux legacy, Alexander needs a wife—a perfect society bride to silence scandal and fulfill duty. Love is a weakness. A plague. All he needs is a wife. But instead, Alexander finds himself captivated by the one woman who doesn’t exist. To protect his empire, he makes a ruthless offer: Adrienne will become his wife, his public mask, his possession. Now Adrian is caught in a dangerous masquerade. By day, he is the overlooked secretary Alexander barely notices. By night, he is the obsession Alexander cannot release—the false bride Alexander plans to parade before the world. How long can Adrian balance the fragile lies before desire burns through the mask—and Alexander discovers the truth? As deception twists into longing and duty ignites forbidden passion, Adrian may have started this game to survive… but Alexander plays to win.

Arranged to Love: A Billionaire's Trepidation In this captivating romance novel, two rival billionaire families, the Princetons and the Kirksons, forge an unlikely alliance through the arranged marriage of their heirs, Astor and Esther. Forced Together, Hearts Collide Astor Princeton, the dutiful eldest son, and Esther Kirkson, the spirited only child, must navigate their families' complicated past and their own forbidden attraction. As they embark on a luxurious honeymoon in Bora Bora, Astor's cold demeanor and Esther's fiery personality clash, threatening to upend their fragile union. Love in the Shadows of Duty As Astor's vulnerability slowly surfaces, Esther glimpses the real man behind the billionaire facade. Torn between loyalty to her family's legacy and her growing feelings, would she choose her family or build her own

The night the ocean swallowed her, the world moved on.Cars still crossed the bridge. Lights still glittered on the water. And the name Camil Helios was filed away as another tragedy briefly mourned, quickly forgotten. But Camil survived.She woke to salt in her lungs, blood on her skin, and a future that no longer belonged to her. Her name was taken. Her past erased. To live, she became Camalina Alex smaller, quieter, careful in every breath she took. A girl who learned that hiding was safer than hoping, and silence more reliable than trust. She does not remember being beautiful.Others remind her. Eyes linger too long. Strangers stare. Trouble follows her even when she walks with her head down. Beauty, she learns, is not a gift it is an invitation. And someone accepts it. Llewellyn Azazel rules the city from glass and steel, a man feared for his precision and obedience to no one. Six years ago, he stopped smiling. Four years ago, something inside him broke beyond repair. Love was not something he believed in until the girl the ocean claimed disappeared from his life. When Camalina crosses his path, alive and unchanged in the ways that matter, recognition hits like a wound reopening. She was never supposed to return. And now that she has, he will not let her vanish again. As secrets resurface and enemies close in, Camalina is forced to confront the truth buried beneath her survival: the past does not stay dead, and neither do the men who loved her or hunted her. In a world where power decides who lives and who is erased, one thing becomes clear: Her beauty is dangerous. His love is worse. And between them lies a truth sharp enough to destroy them both.

Aria Bennett never planned to save a stranger. But one cold night changes everything. She steps in to help a man being attacked—and discovers he’s Adrian Cross, the cold and untouchable CEO everyone fears. Adrian is used to trusting no one. But Aria’s courage leaves a mark on him he can’t forget. She becomes the one person who melts his walls without even trying. Their worlds collide—his secrets, her warmth, and a danger that follows him straight into her life. Saving him was chance. Staying by his side might cost her everything.

"Undress,” she said coldly. The girls hesitated. Belle’s fingers froze on the tie of her robe. “Now!” the woman snapped. One by one, the girls slipped off their robes, folding them neatly, revealing bruises, thin bodies, and shame. Belle clutched her arms as she stepped out of hers, trying not to shake, not to cry. Her collar was still on. It would never come off. Disclaimer: This story contains mature content, including explicit sexual scenes, nonconsensual encounters, human trafficking,violence,mafia themes and graphic depictions of rape. It is intended for adult readers (18+) only. The story explores dark themes and adult situations that may be disturbing or triggering. Reader discretion is strongly advised. “In,” the woman said, pointing to the pool. They stepped into the warm water. Belle hissed softly as the heat stung her knees and feet. Still, she moved forward. She didn’t want to be last. The girls soaked quietly. There was no laughter. No whispers. Only silence and the soft sounds of water.