Amadi C. Joy

A PIECE OF US Her principles or her family's survival. The choice was never meant to be this complicated. Law student Elena Romano's world shatters when Chicago's most notorious crime family threatens her father's life. The solution? Marry Marcus Russo, the calculating head of the criminal empire she's spent her life despising. It was supposed to be a simple arrangement. He gets her legal expertise and a shield against whispers questioning his control. She keeps her father alive. But Elena is no obedient pawn, and Marcus finds himself fascinated by the woman who dares to challenge him. As rival organizations circle and threats emerge from within the Russo family itself, Elena uncovers a conspiracy that traces back to Marcus's own mother-a web of manipulation that threatens everything he's built. Now caught between her moral compass and her growing feelings for a man she never expected to understand, Elena faces an impossible choice. Maintain her principles and watch her new family fall, or embrace the darkness she's fought against to protect the man she's unexpectedly grown to love. In a world where loyalty is currency and betrayal comes from those closest to you, Elena and Marcus discover their forced union might be the only thing that can save them both. A dark, sensual tale of power, redemption, and the price of loyalty in the tradition of "The Godfather" meets "Pride and Prejudice."

Isla Kensington has everything a woman could want: wealth, status, and a life planned out for her by her powerful family. But when the pressure becomes too much, she escapes to a secluded luxury resort in California, determined to find freedom from her family's expectations. What she doesn't expect is Adrian Blackwell, the brooding billionaire owner of the resort, who is captivated by her wild spirit and rebellious charm. Adrian is used to controlling every aspect of his empire, but Isla is a challenge he never saw coming. She's a runaway heiress with no interest in being tamed, yet he's drawn to her in ways he can't explain. When Isla's family begins to search for her, Adrian offers her a deal: stay hidden in exchange for posing as his fiancée at high-society events to protect his reputation. What starts as a business arrangement quickly becomes something deeper, as Adrian and Isla discover that their undeniable chemistry isn't just about attraction. But can a woman who craves freedom and a man who's built his life on control ever truly find common ground? Or will their differences tear them apart before they can find a way to love?

Isla Kensington has everything a woman could want: wealth, status, and a life planned out for her by her powerful family. But when the pressure becomes too much, she escapes to a secluded luxury resort in California, determined to find freedom from her family's expectations. What she doesn't expect is Adrian Blackwell, the brooding billionaire owner of the resort, who is captivated by her wild spirit and rebellious charm. Adrian is used to controlling every aspect of his empire, but Isla is a challenge he never saw coming. She's a runaway heiress with no interest in being tamed, yet he's drawn to her in ways he can't explain. When Isla's family begins to search for her, Adrian offers her a deal: stay hidden in exchange for posing as his fiancée at high-society events to protect his reputation. What starts as a business arrangement quickly becomes something deeper, as Adrian and Isla discover that their undeniable chemistry isn't just about attraction. But can a woman who craves freedom and a man who's built his life on control ever truly find common ground? Or will their differences tear them apart before they can find a way to love?

Luca DeLuca was never meant to be a king. Born into one of the most powerful mafia families, he was raised in the shadows of blood and violence-protected, sheltered, and kept far from the world his father ruled with an iron fist. But when Don Salvatore DeLuca is assassinated, everything changes. The empire his father built is now crumbling, threatened by enemies within and outside the family. Forced into a throne he never wanted, Luca must learn to navigate a world of betrayal, power, and brutal survival. He isn't a killer. Not yet. But in the mafia, power is earned in blood-and to lead, he must be willing to lose everything, including the last pieces of his soul. But Luca's battle isn't just against the underworld's deadliest players. It's against himself. As he struggles with the darkness seeping into his veins, a forbidden love threatens to shatter everything. Torn between the woman who makes him feel human and the ruthless empire that demands his loyalty, Luca must decide: Is he willing to sacrifice love for power? Or will love be his greatest weakness? In a world where trust is a death sentence and mercy is a myth, Luca DeLuca must either rise as a legend or die as a footnote.

[Man] "You're being unreasonable, Alessia. I'm his father, and I have a right to be in my son's life." [Alessia] "I know that, Marco, but I can't let you raise him in the same world you're in. The guns, the violence... I won't let our son become another one of your 'soldiers'." [Marco] "My business is none of your concern. I'm a good father, and I provide for him. That's all that matters." [Alesia] "Providing isn't just about money, Marco. It's about values, morals... a future. I want our son to have a chance at a normal life, not one spent looking over his shoulder, waiting for the other shoe to drop." [Marco] "You're just trying to keep me from my son. I won't let that happen, Alessia. I'll do whatever it takes to be in his life." [Alessia] "I'm trying to protect him from you, Marco. From the life you lead. Please, don't make me fight you on this." The woman had left him on the alter, broke his resolve and fled. His heart turned cold and dark, this was just the new norm. What happens when he finds out she is back and has a son she's been hiding the past six years. The mafia comes claiming his son and his ex lover

"I know you want me." Damien said in a deep hoarse voice. I turned to look at him. "I can never want a ruthless man like you." "Your eyes are telling a different story Alison." Damien said, taking a step forward. I took a step backward but Damien had stopped me, his hands traveled across my dress. My breathe hitched in my throat as his hands paused. "Your body is saying a different story." Damien leaned closer. "You can't resist me Alison." "I-" my voice cracked. At that moment I realized he was right. I wanted Damien Santos. Right now. In his room. *** Alison had it all-wealth, love, and a perfect life-until her conniving stepsister, Mabel, destroyed everything. Framed for infidelity,Alison's husband throws her out of the house, leaving her penniless and homeless. Just when she hits rock bottom, Alison crosses paths with Damien Santos-a cold and ruthless mafia boss who rules the highlands. Unaware of who he truly is, Alison's brief exchange with him takes an unexpected turn, placing her under his dark, protective shadow. What starts as a chance encounter quickly spirals into a web of secrets and lies. As Alison uncovers the truth about Damien's identity, she realizes their meeting wasn't accidental. Dark revelations from her past resurface, tying her fate to his in ways she never imagined. Can Alison reclaim her life, or will she lose herself in the dangerous world Damien has pulled her into?

I'll never hurt you, I'll never lay my hands, or touch you without your permission, until my money is refunded" Exactly the words of Boss Dante, and he's never letting go.

Book One in the Spinelli Chronicles Fiona Higgins' life is shattered when. She uncovers the shocking truth about her family's dark legacy: she's the daughter of a ruthless Mafia king, Don Spinelli. As she fights for her freedom from the Mafia, she's drawn to Kane McGregor, the billionaire who saved her life one fateful night. But as they surrender to their forbidden love, they will risk everything to escape the deadly world that binds them. ★ ★ ★ "If you want a war, I'll give it to you," Kane's blue eyes blazed with intensity. "I won't rest until your father, your brothers, and anyone else in that gang rots in jail for the rest of their natural lives." I let out a slow sigh. "I'm not here to compare firepower; I'm just a businesswoman trying to make a deal." Kane's laughter was low and mocking. "Right, and just to be clear, you're not exactly a skilled 'businesswoman.' I almost took you to my bed, and I'm glad it didn't happen." One of my brows arched. "I'm curious, though, would you?" "Would I what?" Kane asked. I leaned forward and whispered into his ear. "Would you still take me to your bed if I wasn't a Spinelli?" The silence that followed was deafening, and I knew I had my answer.

Alessandro Moretti, a 45-year-old mafia boss, needs a fake fiancée to distract from his criminal empire. Emilia Rossi, a 23-year-old gold digger, agrees to play the part for a life of luxury. But what starts as a calculated lie quickly spirals into something more dangerous as they are pulled into a web of passion, betrayal, and deadly enemies. As Emilia finds herself pregnant, she's torn between Alessandro-and a secret from her past that could destroy them both. In a world where love is a weakness and survival is key, their forbidden attraction could be their greatest weapon-or their undoing. Gilded Lies is a tale of power, deceit, and the cost of love in a world where no one can be trusted.

Zomet, whose mafia-connected parents were murdered, is hunted by the mafia leader for possessing a valuable asset. On the run, she meets a mysterious man who becomes her ally and love interest, unaware that he's the mafia leader's son.

Private Casey, abandoned and captured by enemy forces, finds herself questioning everything she once believed in. As she uncovers the truth behind the war and the atrocities committed by her own side, Casey is offered a chance to join the enemy's ranks and fight for a just cause. Torn between vengeance and redemption, she becomes a double agent, using her insider knowledge to help the Resistance bring an end to the conflict. In a high-stakes battle against corruption and betrayal, Casey must navigate a dangerous path to forge a new future for a war-torn world.

It all started years ago when Cassandra's father, Marco Lopez, had signed a marriage agreement with Anthony KING. The agreement said that Marco's daughter, Cassandra, would marry Anthony's son, Francis KING. Years have passed and the children involved in this marriage affair have grown up. Francis KING has become a handsome and powerful man. He has taken over the reign of his father's mafia group. Today he reigns over the largest crime organization in Italy. Before dying, Anthony begged his son to fulfill his dearest wish: to see him married to Cassandra. Wanting to fulfill his late father's last wish, Francis started looking for Cassandra to marry her just like his father wanted. But Cassandra did not want the marriage and to get out of it, she and her mother lied to Francis. Making him believe that their maid Flora MARTIN is Cassandra, the bride he intends to marry. Unknown to poor Flora, Cassandra and her mother ask her to deliver a package to someone in Italy. Unable to refuse and happy to make her first trip outside the country, Flora agreed to go. But what she doesn't know is that the most dangerous man in Italy is waiting for her arrival so he can marry her. Between: Romance, Love triangles, Sex, Mysteries, Comedy, Weapons, Death, Blood, Deep secrets, Eternal love, jealousy, Heartache, Crimes, family, Hate, Suspense...

Two-faced and talented, Gabriela Adelaide is the lone surviving heiress to her father's prestigious royal wealth and living a rosy life of being a married bride with a man who happens to be her childhood crush but with sparks of ominous karma in her father's life and the discovery of her second face, her status is threatened and her relationship at the brink of being sabotaged by someone whose ties not only seeks to rob her off the man she had crushed on her entire life but the comfortable life she had enjoyed under the luxurious comfort of her father's royal roof. Will she defend what's hers and safeguard her relationship from being shattered or succumb to the cards of fate in favor of her twofold