Gabriela Pedro's life takes a dramatic turn when she saves a young man from near death. Unable to stop thinking about him, she continues to visit him in the hospital. When he finally wakes up, he has no memory of his past. Driven by sympathy and despite having a jealous boyfriend, Gabby decides to take in this stranger and help him piece his life back together. Unbeknownst to her, she is harboring the most dangerous, ruthless, and heartless mob boss of all time. The question is, can she escape him, and does she even want to? Dario Santiago was the most feared man in Las Vegas. His name alone sent the fiercest men into hiding. The Santis own many casinos and other businesses in the city, effectively running it, with Dario as their boss. Having recently taken over from his father, Dario is determined to make his mark. After a deadly ambush leaves him with amnesia, his only ally is the girl who saved him. As the brutal truth eventually comes to light, Dario must decide whether to take Gabby with him or leave her behind. Warning: This is a dark romance, intended for mature readers.
Tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear, I gathered the dirty dishes from the table along with my lousy tip. Trotting off toward the kitchen in a rush, I eyed the clock hanging over the register. Two more hours I thought and I'm outta here.
As I deposited the soiled dishes in the pan Pete yelled out to me. "Order up Gabriela".
Rushing to grab my customer's food, I skirted around the register and saw a group of young men enter. Rolling my eyes I pray they wouldn't be seated in my section. Guys like this flocked to Vegas, blew all their cash in the casinos, and laid up with prostitutes. Most would hit on me, talk vulgarly, and leave shitty tips if they left one at all. Then they left their table as if a team of toddlers had been eating.
I sighed in relief as my best friend Isabella set them elsewhere. Turning she gave me a wink and I mouthed a huge "Thank you".
I was born and raised on the outskirts of Vegas by both my parents. They were hard workers and provided well but college wasn't in the cards for me. After graduation, I headed to the city for a job which isn't hard to come by in the city of sin. With all the casinos, hotels, restaurants, and shows, there are jobs aplenty. I worked in a snazzy hamburger joint that boasted of grease and was home to the twelve-dollar burger. I've been here since I was eighteen and I'm twenty-two now. I eke out a decent living, have my pad and a decent enough used car. It gets me where I'm going.
Mostly I make killer tips, especially when the business executives pour in or the old, rich horny men. However, I have to indulge in their flirting and advances but I'm tough. I've only had a few that actually tried to grab at me but Pete quickly escorted them out.
Which I find it strange all these men hound me. I'm not that pretty, mostly I'm plain. My hair is wild and I'm too pale. Besides, I'm taken anyways. Yes, Jared and I have been together for almost two years now and plan on building a future together. He works the blackjack tables at one of the casinos.
I took my next customer's order and made my way to the back. Sticking the slip of paper in the spin dial, I gave it a quick turn as Pete called out. "Damn it, Gabriela, I've told you not to do that. The orders get out of line".
Winking, I sassed. "You still love me though".
Shaking his head he laughed. "Like one of my own".
Seeing that I had a moment to rest, I walked farther back where a table was set up for our breaks. Flopping down in the chair, I grabbed my water bottle as Isabella joined me. I fanned my arm as Isabella lit her cigarette and inhaled deeply. "You really should drop that habit".
Shrugging her shoulders, she exhaled. "Gotta die of something".
Knowing there was no need to argue, I closed my eyes for a mental break. "Hey, you coming with me tonight. I'm going to check out the scene at that new club".
Looking down at this ridiculous uniform we were made to wear I laughed. "Absolutely. I'm sure this blue checkered hoop dress will just dazzle, not to mention my cheeseburger perfume. Besides I've got to work the breakfast shift tomorrow so straight home for me".
"Damn it". Isabella stamped her foot. "I never get the breakfast shift. Your lucky. All the horny drunks wander in at night".
"Sorry babe". I chuckled as I got back up.
The remainder of my time sped by and I couldn't wait to get home. My feet were killing me and my bubble bath awaited. I had to walk a ways to my car, but it was a nice night. The parking lot was still full but no one was in sight. As I unlocked my car, I heard a moan as if someone was hurt. Dropping my bag onto my seat I listened for the sound again.
Thinking it was my imagination I started to get in my car then heard it again. Defiantly someone was in distress and I should help, but a tiny part of me kept replaying every horror film I'd seen in my mind. This could be a trick and someone is trying to lure me out. Against my better judgment, I followed the soft moans. They led me near the staircase. Slowly I peeked inside the corridor and gasped.
A young man in a fine suit was lying on the ground covered in blood. Falling to my knees beside him, I asked. "Are you okay?"
Instantly I felt stupid. Of course, he wasn't okay. "Okay, I'm calling for help now. You'll be fine, just hang tight."
As I waited for the ambulance his eyes cracked open. Even covered in blood it was obvious he was handsome. "What are you wearing? He asked in a slur. "You look like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz."
Gee, thanks buddy, I'm just saving your life and you're tossing insults at me. "You smell like cheeseburgers".
Okay, that was it. I should've just left him to die. I looked down at his beaten face and instantly felt bad for that thought. His dark eyes closed then and I grasped his hand trying to reassure him.
Finally, the ambulance roared up and everything was a blur. I quickly filled them in on how I found him. As they carted him off another paramedic took my info in case there were any questions.
Once at home, I couldn't put him out of my mind. Poor fellow, I hope he makes it. After my bath I phoned Fabio and told him about it and just as I suspected, he told me how stupid I was. That it could've been a setup or anything. I should've stayed in my car and phoned for help there. Geez, a little sympathy for the guy would've been great.
My mind trailed off as he lit into his usual banter.... magic. Yep, Fabio ran to Vegas from Kentucky in hopes of being the next Chris Angel. That's right, he's a struggling magician. I love him and try to support him but honestly, he just stinks at it. Occasionally he'll score a gig at a child's birthday party, and even those little angels stare at him in confusion.
Hearing enough about his latest attempt to break free from chains I yawned. "Sorry babe, but after working and then discovering that guy, I'm pooped. I need to sleep".
"Oh, okay. Are we still on for tomorrow night?"
Shit, I thought. He wanted to drag me to some lame bar where they were having stand-up. This was his chance to showcase his talent, or so he says. We go to these stand-up talent nights often and he never wins. "Sure". I said with fake enthusiasm.
After I hung up, I went to the kitchen and poured me a glass of cheap wine. I could use this after tonight. Sipping it generously, I nibbled on some cheese crackers.
I didn't sleep as well as I had hoped I would. That stranger's eyes haunted my dreams.
As a rising star in criminal law, Sophia Peterson built her career on keeping dangerous men behind bars. Cold, calculating, and brilliant in the courtroom, she was known as the woman who never lost a case. Until she met Damian De Luca-the ruthless, untouchable Mafia king who turned her world upside down. It started as a job-defending a man everyone feared. But the deeper Sophia dug into his empire, the more she realized she was playing a game she couldn't win. Damian wasn't just a client. He was a force of nature-dark, possessive, and unrelenting. He seduced her with his power, ensnared her with his words, and made her question everything she stood for. She tried to run. But no one runs from Damian De Luca. Now, standing in her temporary apartment in Germany, staring into the obsidian eyes of the man she thought she left behind, Sophia knows she's trapped. His presence is suffocating, his touch electric. The knife she reached for was pointless-he had already won this battle before she even picked a side. "You really thought I wouldn't find you, angel?" His whisper is both a threat and a promise. "Never underestimate my love for you." The kiss that follows is bruising, possessive, and filled with every dark promise he ever made. He isn't just here to reclaim her. He's here to remind her of a terrifying truth- She was never meant to escape. And maybe, deep down, she never wanted to.
Mirabel Blanco, a deadly assassin trained since childhood, has always lived in the shadows of betrayal and loss. After discovering a plot against her within the French Mafia—the very family she trusted—she’s forced to turn to their rivals, the Italians, for survival. Enter Donovan Dante Lorenzo, the ruthless and magnetic King of the Italian Mafia. Arrogant, calculating, and undeniably captivating, Dante is a man who always gets what he wants. But when sparks fly between the fierce assassin and the Mafia King, their connection becomes as dangerous as it is irresistible. As Dante sets his sights on Mirabel, determined to break through her guarded heart, she must navigate a whirlwind of passion, power struggles, and betrayal. Will she let down her walls for the man she should see as an enemy, or will their fiery attraction consume them both? In a world where loyalty is fragile and danger lurks around every corner, can Dante and Mirabel find trust in one another—or will their pasts destroy any chance they have of a future?
"Valerie," he whispered, his smile fading as he moved closer to me. "I'm sor-" I cut him off with a hard slap to his left cheek. "How dare you?" I hissed, delivering another slap in the same spot. "How could you do this to me?" I raised my hand to strike again, but he caught my wrist before I could. "Think very carefully about your next move," he warned in a low, threatening tone, tightening his grip on my wrist, daring me to slap him again. The pain shot through my arm, and tears pricked at the corners of my eyes. "Or what?" I scowled at him. "You don't want to find out," he replied, stepping closer and staring into my eyes. "And don't push me!" Today was the day it all began to fall apart. My world twisted, crushed me against the wall, and tore apart my sanity and innocence. I never imagined I would go through something like this, but there I was, caught in the middle of it all. Valerie Price is a smart, strong-willed girl with a kind heart, but a series of unfortunate events tear her apart. She catches the attention of Matteo Romano, a ruthless mafia leader disguised as a charming tycoon. He is not only intrigued by her but also infatuated. As they get to know each other, they begin to change, becoming something neither expected. She finds herself doing things she never thought possible. He offers her the world, but will she accept it or push it away in fear? The tension between them eats away at her, but will she give in to the irresistible temptation of the man who molested her and took her virginity or will she fight for her freedom from deadly and sexy man? Warning: Contains strong language, sexual content, rape, and graphic violence.
Warning: Use of Violent words, sexual assault and gun violence, i implore the readers to use their discretion while reading and readers should be above 18. Dorathy is the most important person in the Gonzalezs family, the actual heart of the family, known as the princess of the Spanish Mafia. She's their only sister and has a nickname, "The Heart Killer." One day, one of her brothers made a big mistake by hacking into the bank account of the Dineros, another mafia family. Then the Dineros threatened to harm Dorathy unless her brothers agreed to let her marry into their family. Reluctantly, her brothers agreed. Vasguez, the leader of the Dineros, was furious when he discovered the hack and sought revenge. He decided that either all of Dorathy's brothers had to die or he would marry her. He chose marriage as his form of revenge. As secrets from their pasts come to light, they find themselves facing common enemies. Despite initial hatred, could love for Dorathy, the Gonzalezs' princess, overcome their animosity? In the end, she became his queen of the mafia, and he became her king.
Cecilia James, possessing both allure and lethal skills as a master of poisons, operates within the clandestine world of an assassin's creed. Her beauty conceals a fierce, unpredictable nature that makes her both charming and dangerously wild. Entrusted with a mission alongside five other assassins, Cecilia is assigned the formidable task of eliminating a target without a clearly defined identity. As she delves into the shadows to fulfill her mission, Cecilia encounters a captivating man named Jaden, whose piercing green eyes draw her into an unexpected romance. The enigma surrounding Jaden raises questions about whether he is, in fact, the elusive target she was assigned to eliminate. Amidst the complexities of her developing emotions, Cecilia faces a dilemma that challenges her commitment to the creed and the completion of her perilous task. Caught between duty and desire, Cecilia must navigate the treacherous landscape of her own heart and the clandestine world of assassins. Will her newfound love with Jaden compromise the mission, or is he merely an innocent bystander entangled in the web of her dangerous profession? As the suspense heightens, Cecilia grapples with conflicting loyalties and the uncertain fate of her mission. The unfolding narrative explores the intricate dance between love and duty, leaving readers on the edge of anticipation, eager to discover whether Cecilia will overcome the hurdles that fate has woven into her path.
"I've warned you from the beginning. Don't marry him, but you won't listen." She stood close to me and smiled with concern. "You are not a woman worthy of a man as handsome, rich, smart, and virile as Blaze." My whole body trembled at her words. "Have you no shame?" I asked in a quivering voice. "Take a good look at yourself, Heather." She looked at me in the mirror. "You can't even look at your ugly face. Do you think Blaze can endure a lifetime of looking at that face?" Heather Bailey had a surprise from her husband that night: a divorce agreement. After a year of marriage and facing ups and downs, she couldn't believe Blaze intended to divorce her. But she was devastated when she saw him gazing lovingly at another woman because that person was closest to her. Shortly after she put her signature on their divorce papers, shock waves caught her up. Her flower shop was severely burnt, beyond repair. Her father's company collapsed, and her parents blamed her. She struggled to rebuild her life from the ground up and became more successful than ever. Having many customers who came from influential families, she started her action against Blaze. She won the very thing he wanted. But that was just the beginning.
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
6 years ago, Lydia suffered a brutal betrayal orchestrated by her own husband and step-sister, who drugged her and framed her. In a twist of fate, she ended up having a one-night stand with a stranger. Don't even remember what he looked like. Later, in the throes of death, she discovered the truth about her mother's death all those years ago. In the blink of an eye, she lost everything. 6 years later, Lydia returned with her genius son, vowing to exact revenge on all her enemies! Little did she know, she encountered an incredibly familiar man at the airport! *** The man was briskly pushing open the door to the restroom, heading to the urinal. Even with such a mundane action, he did it with unparalleled elegance and grace. Lydia, following him in a daze, saw his fierce lower body and suddenly snapped back to reality. She let out a high-pitched scream, instinctively covering her eyes with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and stood there stiffly, unsure of what to do. Lambert furrowed his brows slightly but remained calm as he continued to relieve himself. The sound of water hitting the urinal made Lydia's face even redder. She angrily shouted, "You pervert!" Little did Lydia know that Lambert, seeing her in this state, had a flicker of recognition in his eyes. Memories from many years ago flashed through his mind, and his heart couldn't help but stir. It was her!