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.
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"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
Mia thought she had it all-until her husband shattered her world with a single signature. Replaced by his secretary, she's left with nothing but the sting of betrayal and the weight of her mother's crumbling estate. Just as her life unravels, Alexander Wolfe-her ex-husband's ruthless rival-steps in with an unexpected proposition. Alexander offers Mia a lifeline, but at what cost? Beneath his cold and calculating demeanor lies an agenda as enigmatic as the man himself. As Mia is drawn into Alexander's world of power, secrets, and seduction, she discovers that the price of survival may be more than she bargained for. When betrayal runs deep and love feels like the ultimate risk, can Mia uncover the truth before her heart becomes the ultimate casualty?
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
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"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?