She thought she'd escaped the darkness. But the shadows are back, and this time, they're hunting for her heart. (Book Two in the Forbidden Desires Series) Ava thought she'd left the Veles Network behind, a year of fragile peace built on whispered promises and stolen moments with Alexander, the man she loves. But the past is never truly gone. The Raven, the mastermind behind the network's reign of terror, has returned, and he's targeting everything Ava holds dear. As the city of Port Haven descends back into chaos, Alexander fights to protect Ava from the forces even he can't control. But ...

"This story has me on my knees craving the next in the series. A gripping, exciting love and suspense-filled read!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review Nica The De Luca name tastes like power, money, and a darkness that chills me to the bone, and now my father's blood screams for vengeance—I'm going to make them pay. But then I see him: Elio De Luca. Sharp jaw, ink-black hair falling messy over his brow, and eyes that sear right through me. I know he’s a predator, but even just his stare makes my skin heat, making me question if this is really the same boy who shared stolen candy with me. ...

Their love was forged in fire. Now, it will be tested by betrayal. Hidden at a remote location, Ava Parker and Alexander Bourne have carved out a fragile peace. Escaping the clutches of the Veles Network, they've left the shadows of Port Haven behind. But the past has a way of catching up. A chilling truth surfaces, shattering their newfound calm: a secret from Ava's past that threatens to tear them apart. A terrifying force, one she never knew existed, claims ownership of Ava, threatening to drag her back into the world of darkness she thought she'd left behind. Alexander must face his own...

I’m falling in love with the man I vowed to betray. I came to his fortress as a weapon— calculating, cold, and committed to my mission. Only show them what I want them to see, never let them in. This mantra kept me alive, kept me focused. Pavel was supposed to be just a target. The ruthless commander who executes spies without mercy. My enemy. My mark. What I never expected was for my own heart to become the battlefield. With each passing day in his presence, the line between deception and desire blurs. I can see the way he looks at me like he wants to devour me. His touch ignites a ...

What do you get when you marry a calculating mobster to the infamous "Black Widow" of the yakuza? A union soaked in blood and betrayal. I never expected to be getting married, especially not to the most dangerous figure in the Sato family. But when a chance to strengthen our family's grip on New York's underworld presents itself, I know I can't refuse. My loyalty to the Ricci name demands this sacrifice, even if it means tying my fate to someone who might be plotting my demise. But nothing is as it seems. Instead of a ruthless killer, Kuroi Sato turns out to be a chaotic force of nature—...

It was a one-night stand with a bratva boss. I never expected to end up pregnant. Or run into him again three years later at my friend’s wedding. He knows I’m hiding something, but he has no idea that 'something' is his son. Before he can question me, the wedding is ambushed. He forces me to go with him so he can keep me safe. I need to escape so I can get home to my son. Whatever happens, I can’t let him find out about Sasha.

Spying on the Don: I’m pregnant, torn between obligation to family and a new love. Valentine is a charismatic alpha male, leading California's largest Mafia syndicate. I'm the rebellious daughter of his biggest rival, Dante. Sneaking out to a party, I have a brief, intimate encounter with Valentine before rushing home. Valentine not knowing who I am, searches for me but, frustrated, resolves to forget me and focus on his work—taking over Dante’s territory. My father arranges a marriage for me, leveraging my dream of dance school to force me into spying on my intended—Valentine. As I...

Marked by vengeance, branded as mine—Lucia Terlizzi will be the key to my revenge. Dante Terlizzi has to pay. Two years ago, he broke his betrothal to my sister. Two months ago, his brother stole the bride meant for my best hitman. There’s an unwritten rule about family members and children… But f*ck the rules. Lucia is the baby of the Terlizzi family. Now I’m going to put my baby in her. We’ll see how Dante likes it when I take what’s his. I’ll dress his pretty little sister in the finest clothes. I’ll shower her in diamonds and jewels. I’ll make Dante regret ever double ...

Daria never expected her life to become a game of survival, let alone one where her heart is on the line. When the ruthless mafia boss Enzo Esposito claims her as his wife, it’s more than just a marriage of convenience—it’s a dangerous power play in a world of betrayal and bloodshed. Enzo is a man who gets what he wants, and now he wants Daria. But their union is anything but peaceful. With enemies lurking in the shadows, including the sinister Domino, a man who believes Daria belongs to him, Enzo is forced to wage a brutal war to protect her. But the more time Daria spends with her ...

Can Ava resist the allure of a man who claims her as his own, or will she drown in his darkness? Ava Parker has always played it safe, but when she’s hired to design a logo for the notorious Alexander Bourne, her carefully constructed life crumbles. He commands a world of secrets and violence, and his gaze, as sharp as a blade, cuts through her defenses. Drawn to his power, his danger, and the intoxicating intensity that consumes her, Ava finds herself captivated by a love that could cost her everything. Can she escape before she's consumed by the darkness, or will she surrender to a love...

The Rossi men never learned right from wrong. Good from bad. Or how to love anything but building their empire on the Chicago streets. When their father forces them into arranged marriages to strengthen the ties of their crime family, they can’t guess what comes next. But all five brothers know one thing. Nobody will touch what belongs to them, and that includes the women they claim.

I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I'm a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he's quiet, which is very unnerving. Needless to say, I'm not happy at all. A deal was a deal, and I kept my end of it, so there's no way on God's green earth I'll just sit back and smile like a good little girl. I'll fight for Ciara's freedom so she won't have to face the hell I was forced to endure. But Dominik doesn't make things easy for me.

As a Mafia assassin, I must choose between my deadly loyalty and saving the woman I'm ordered to kill. I've always been a loyal hitman for the DeLuca family, living in the shadows of New York's underworld. When they order me to eliminate Talia, I don’t hesitate—until I meet her. She’s seeking solace in the arms of a mysterious stranger. Little does she know that stranger is me, the man sent to kill her. But when the moment comes to pull the trigger, I realize I can’t go through with it. Passion ignites into a raging inferno, and Talia’s desire matches my own. I'm torn between my ...

From USA Today Bestselling Author Charlotte Byrd comes a twisted dark steamy romance of secret billionaire identities, enemies to lovers, decadence and debt. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Captivating! Dark! Impossible to put down!" (Goodreads review) Dangerous billionaire saves my mother's life. Now, he needs a favor... One debt. One secret. One night. I have a secret and I'll do everything in my power to keep it that way. I've been watching her for a long time. I've been following her. She's lost a brother. I lost a best friend, but no one could ever know. She's in pain, and so am I. She deserves so ...

Three months ago, I almost got hit by a car. The guy behind the wheel was as gorgeous as they come. We got to talking and… well, things got a little carried away, if you know what I mean. But when it was over, we went our separate ways. Except, not quite. The little plus sign on this pregnancy test tells me our story isn't over. But that's a problem for another day. First, I have to go to my sister's engagement party. When I see who she's marrying, my jaw hits the floor.