The Mafia Prince's Obsession She was the one who got away. Now, she's back-with secrets that could destroy them both. Sophia Moretti thought she had escaped the darkness of her past. Three years ago, she disappeared without a trace, leaving behind the brutal world of the mafia-and the man who once win her heart. But when a deadly secret resurfaces, she has no choice but to return to the one place she swore she'd never go back to. Luca DeLuca is the heir to the most feared crime syndicate in Italy-ruthless, calculating, and utterly untouchable. When Sophia walks back into his life, she's no longer the vulnerable girl he left behind. She's stronger, colder... and hiding something. He wants answers. She wants to run. But when an old enemy emerges from the shadows, Sophia finds herself trapped between the past she can't outrun the man who refuses to let her go. Luca swore he'd never chase after a woman. This time, he'll burn the world down to keep her. Betrayal. Passion. Obsession. In a world of power and blood, love is the deadliest game of all.
The air inside the Valentino estate was thick with power, wealth, and something far more dangerous-deception. Chandeliers filled the grand ballroom with golden light, shining off the endless wave of silk gowns and nice suits.. The power figures of the underworld Interacted with carefully, their conversations filled with hidden threats and secret deals.
Luca Valentino stood at the heart of it all, a king in his Territory, the prince of the most feared mafia empire in New York. Dressed in a black suit that matched the ruthlessness in his eyes, he accepted greetings with cold nods, his sharp eyes scanning the room for threats-an instinct that had kept him alive in this brutal world.
But nothing could have prepared him for the ghost who walked through the door.
Silence spread through the crowd as the quiet murmur of conversation broke apart, glasses paused midair, and every eye turned toward the entrance.
Luca's hand tightened around his whiskey glass, the ice inside cracking under the force of his hold. He knew that face. Those blue eyes. That proud, Resistant stance..
Sophia DeLuca.
Dead women didn't return. And yet, there she was.
The woman he had buried in the past-the woman he had convinced himself had betrayed him-stood before him, alive and untouchable.
She wasn't the scared girl he remembered. No, The Sophia he once knew would have been tensed under the weight of so many staring eyes., would have sought his approval in the way she used to. But this woman... this woman was a storm wrapped in silk.
Dressed in a sleek black gown that Hugged her curves, her long dark hair swept into an elegant twist, she carried herself like royalty. A diamond necklace shining against her neck, but it was her eyes that shine the brightest-cold, unreadable, daring.
She was no longer his.
A smile ghosted over her lips as she walked further into the room, completely not bothered by the attention. The crowd whispered, uncertainty thick in the air. She had vanished three years ago-believed dead, erased from existence after being labeled a traitor.
And yet, she had returned.
Luca kept his face calm, but inside, he was furious. He gripped his glass so tightly it nearly broke.. Why was she here? Why now?
Then she did something that made his blood boil.
She turned away.
Not a word. Not a look in his direction. As if he were nothing more than another face in the crowd.
The audacity.
A slow, dangerous smile from his mouth. If she wanted to play this game, then so be it.
From across the room, his fiancée, Isabella Romano, froze. He barely looked at her. Whatever small moment they were about to share disappeared the moment Sophia walked in.
Luca moved.
Quiet and dangerous, he walked toward her, his presence making people step aside. He was like a shadow in the night, and she was the prey that had dared to enter his world uninvited.
Sophia paused at the bar and turned her head, as if she felt his presence before he spoke. The bartender hesitated, unsure whether to serve her drink or acknowledge the most powerful man in the room.
Luca's voice was low, sharp as a blade. "You must have a death wish."
She turned to face him fully, her eyes steady, no shaking . "And you must have an ego problem if you think I came here for you."
The crowd turned sharply. A direct challenge to Luca Valentino? Unheard of.
His face changed. Three years. Three years he had spent convincing himself that she had been nothing but a mistake, a weakness he had removed. And now she stood before him, mocking him with her very existence.
He took a slow step closer, invading her space. The scent of her perfume hit him-familiar?
"You shouldn't be here."
She raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow. "Why? Afraid of ghosts, Valentino?"
The name. The way she said it-without fear, without the affection that had once dripped from her lips-sent a sharp stab through him.
She leaned in slightly, her voice dropping just for him. "Or are you afraid of the truth?"
Luca's fingers trembled at his side. He had killed for less than this. And yet, he didn't move.
She pulled back, offering him a slow, smile before turning away once more. Just like that.
As if he didn't exist.
Luca breathes out, forcing himself to keep his expression unreadable. But inside, something cracked.
He wasn't a man who chased. He never had to.
And yet, as Sophia DeLuca walked away, the undeniable truth settled over him like a curse.
He wasn't just going to chase her.
He was going to hunt her.
Luca's eyes dropped slightly. A single white card sat on the bar, right where Sophia had been standing. He picked it up, turning it over between his fingers.
One word was scrawled in delicate handwriting.
Tick-tock
Elena Romano was once the perfect mafia wife-obedient, devoted, and naive. But when the man she loved framed her for a crime she didn't commit, she lost everything. Left for dead, she vanished, rebuilding herself from the ashes of betrayal. Now, she's back. No longer the meek woman Luca Moretti abandoned, Elena returns as a force to be reckoned with-a woman powerful enough to bring down the empire that betrayed her. But crossing paths with Luca again wasn't part of her plan. He's colder now, more dangerous, yet the fire between them never died. He needs her. She wants revenge. But in a world where trust is a death sentence and love is a weakness, will they destroy each other first-or will the truth behind their past shatter everything? He broke her heart. Now, she might have to break his.
Blurb for Bloodstained Vows In the mafia, love is just another contract to break. Matteo DeLuca is a king in the underworld-ruthless, untouchable, and feared by all. His word is law, his enemies buried before they can whisper his name. But when a long-forgotten arrangement forces him into marriage with Valeria Moretti, the daughter of his sworn enemy, he finds himself trapped in a dangerous game where power, loyalty, and desire collide. Valeria has spent her life in the shadows of men who see her as nothing more than a pawn. But she is no damsel, no fragile princess to be traded away. When Matteo underestimates her, she proves she can stand on her own-even in a world where love is a weakness and betrayal is inevitable. Their marriage was meant to be a ceasefire. A formality. A way to keep the bloodshed at bay. But in the mafia, peace is a lie. With a war brewing between their families and enemies lurking in every shadow, Matteo and Valeria must decide: will they destroy each other, or will they fight together against a common enemy? One thing is certain-neither of them will escape unscathed. Blood. Betrayal. Passion. In this world, love demands a price. And for Matteo and Valeria, it might just cost them everything.
Five years ago, Isabella Russo was betrayed, abandoned like she meant nothing. She had given her heart to Dominic Moretti, the cold and ruthless mafia boss, only to watch him turn his back on her when she needed him the most. Left to fend for herself, she disappeared-only to return stronger, smarter, and with a dangerous secret that could destroy Dominic's entire empire. Now, fate has thrown them back together. Dominic sees the woman standing before him, no longer the fragile girl he once abandoned, but a force to be reckoned with. She is fierce, untouchable-except he's never stopped wanting her. But trust in their world is a weakness, and Isabella has no intentions of making the same mistake twice. As rival mafia boss Luca DeMarco closes in, seeing Isabella as the key to Dominic's downfall, old wounds are reopened, and buried desires reignite. Lies, betrayal, and a secret Isabella has sworn to protect threaten to destroy them both. She wants revenge. He wants redemption. But in a world built on blood and power, will their love be their greatest strength or their ultimate downfall? A dark, steamy, and suspenseful mafia romance, Captive of the Mafia Boss is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption where passion burns hotter than vengeance-and some enemies are worth fighting for. Would you like any tweaks to better align with the tone you're aiming for?
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A story of a passionate journalist, Emma who is assigned to write a feature on Alexander, a business mogul and billionaire. Even when interviews with Alexander proved difficult, her passion supercedes. However, her chase for justice clashes with her growing feelings for him.
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."