In the dazzling world of fame and fortune, power is everything-and love is just another game. Beatrice, Hollywood's reigning queen, has spent years crafting her perfect empire. Fierce, cunning, and irresistible, she plays by her own rules. But when she finds herself entangled in a secret relationship with the industry's most desired leading man, Lucas, her thirst for control takes a dangerous turn. Lucas is charming, successful, and emotionally torn. He loves Amy, the sweet and devoted woman who believes in his goodness. But his undeniable attraction to Beatrice pulls him into a web of deception, where passion and ambition collide. When Beatrice drops a bombshell-she's pregnant-Lucas is forced into a flash marriage to protect his career. But behind closed doors, it's a battle of dominance, love, and betrayal. Amy, heartbroken yet determined, won't go down without a fight. As she manipulates the media to expose the truth, Beatrice moves to secure her ultimate victory-complete control over Lucas. In this war of love and power, secrets will be exposed, revenge will be served, and no one will emerge unscathed. When love turns into obsession, who really wins? ✨ A dark and steamy fantasy romance filled with passion, power plays, and shocking betrayals.
The flashing cameras, the dazzling gowns, the carefully curated smiles-Hollywood was a stage where everyone played their part. And no one played it better than Beatrice Laurent.
As she stepped onto the red carpet, her every move was calculated. She was more than an actress; she was a force. A queen in a kingdom of illusions. Dressed in a midnight-black gown that hugged her body like a second skin, she walked past reporters with effortless grace, ignoring the whispers that always followed her.
"She's untouchable."
"There's something about her..."
"Is it true she's seeing Lucas Ford?"
At the mention of his name, her lips curled into the faintest of smirks. Lucas-the industry's golden boy, the man every woman wanted, and the man who belonged to someone else.
She had him in secret.
But secrets never stayed buried for long.
Across the Ballroom – Lucas Ford
Lucas Ford was used to the attention. Dressed in a sharp black suit, he looked every bit the leading man Hollywood adored. But tonight, his mind wasn't on the flashing lights or the applause.
His eyes searched for her.
And then he saw her-Beatrice.
Every inch of her was temptation wrapped in elegance. His greatest mistake. His greatest weakness.
Beside him, Amy clutched his arm, unaware of the fire burning inside him. She smiled sweetly at the cameras, her innocence a stark contrast to the sin he was drowning in.
He was living a lie.
And Beatrice knew it.
As she passed by, her fingers lightly brushed his in a fleeting, forbidden touch. It lasted only a second, but it was enough. Enough to make his pulse race. Enough to remind him who truly owned him in the dark.
Amy didn't notice.
But the cameras did.
And in the world of Hollywood, it only took one moment to set everything on fire.
Lucas forced a smile as the cameras flashed in his direction, his grip on Amy's waist tightening. She leaned into him, the picture-perfect couple, completely oblivious to the tension crackling in the air.
But Beatrice noticed. She always noticed.
From across the lavish ballroom, she lifted a glass of champagne to her lips, her dark eyes locked onto Lucas like a silent challenge. It was a game they had played for months-the stolen glances, the subtle touches, the undeniable pull. A game that was growing more dangerous by the day.
Tonight, however, something felt different.
The air was thick with unspoken truths, and the whispers had grown louder. The press had been circling, hungry for a scandal. Their secret wouldn't stay hidden forever.
Behind the Scenes – A Private Confrontation
Hours later, after the dinner and the speeches, Lucas slipped away from the grand ballroom, the weight of the night pressing down on him. He knew she would follow.
And she did.
In the dimly lit hallway, away from prying eyes, Beatrice stepped out from the shadows.
"Careful, Lucas," she murmured, her voice as smooth as silk. "You're getting sloppy."
Lucas exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. "And you're pushing too hard." He met her gaze, frustration and desire warring within him. "What do you want from me, Beatrice?"
She took a slow step closer, her perfume intoxicating. "What I've always wanted."
She placed a hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeat quicken beneath her touch. "Control."
Lucas caught her wrist, his grip firm, his breath unsteady. "Amy doesn't deserve this."
Beatrice tilted her head, amusement dancing in her eyes. "Then let her go."
Silence stretched between them, heavy with unsaid words. Lucas knew he wouldn't. He couldn't.
Beatrice smirked, already knowing his answer. She leaned in, her lips brushing dangerously close to his ear.
"Sooner or later, Lucas, you'll have to choose."
And just like that, she slipped away, leaving him standing alone in the darkness-trapped between love and obsession, between loyalty and desire.
What he didn't know was that tonight, the game had shifted.
And Beatrice wasn't playing to lose.
Lucas stood frozen in the dimly lit corridor, the faint scent of Beatrice's perfume lingering in the air. His jaw tightened, hands clenched into fists at his sides.
"Damn it."
Every time he tried to pull away, she pulled him right back in.
With a heavy breath, he forced himself to move, returning to the ballroom where Amy was waiting. As he stepped back into the glow of the chandeliers and flashing cameras, he plastered on the charming smile he had perfected over the years.
But the moment he met Amy's gaze, he faltered.
She was watching him-closely.
Amy might have been sweet and innocent, but she wasn't naïve.
And tonight, something had shifted.
The Growing Suspicion
Later that night, as they rode home in the back of their sleek black limousine, Amy's fingers fidgeted with the hem of her gown. Lucas sat beside her, his body tense, his mind replaying every moment of his secret conversation with Beatrice.
Finally, she spoke.
"You disappeared for a while."
Lucas stiffened. It was subtle, but Amy noticed.
He glanced at her, forcing a casual smile. "I just needed some air."
Amy let out a soft hum, her gaze flickering to the city lights flashing past the tinted windows. "Alone?"
There it was-the first crack in the perfect façade.
Lucas hesitated for a fraction of a second. Too long.
Amy turned to him, searching his face. "You were with her, weren't you?"
His heartbeat pounded in his ears. "Amy-"
"I saw the way you looked at her." Her voice was calm, but there was an edge to it. "And I wasn't the only one."
Lucas swallowed, suddenly feeling suffocated. The walls were closing in.
Amy's hands curled into fists on her lap. "If there's something going on, just tell me."
For a split second, he considered it. Telling her the truth. Ending this tangled mess before it spiraled any further out of control.
But then, he saw her eyes-the hope, the love, the belief in him.
And he knew he couldn't.
So he did what he did best.
He lied.
"There's nothing going on, Amy."
She held his gaze for a moment longer, then looked away, staring out the window in silence.
Lucas exhaled, relieved. He had dodged the bullet.
Or so he thought.
Because Amy wasn't done searching for answers.
And the moment she found them, everything would shatter.
Meanwhile – Beatrice's Next Move
Beatrice reclined on the velvet chaise lounge in her penthouse, a glass of wine in her hand, her phone in the other.
She had planted the seed. Now, all she had to do was wait.
Lucas was still resisting, but not for long.
A slow, satisfied smirk curled on her lips. Soon, the world would know exactly who Lucas Ford truly belonged to.
And Amy?
She was merely collateral damage.
Los Angeles is a city of shadows, and Adrian "The Reaper" Valenti has spent years hunting the man who destroyed his family. Cold, ruthless, and relentless, he has built his empire on blood and vengeance. But when his war leads him to **Valeria DeLuca-the daughter of his greatest enemy-his plans take an unexpected turn. Valeria has spent her life in a golden cage, raised to be a queen in her father's underworld. But when Adrian kidnaps her, she learns a truth more brutal than any captivity: her father planned to kill her all along. Betrayed and furious, she strikes a dangerous deal with the very man who swore to destroy her family. Together, they bring down the DeLuca empire. But when the dust settles and the bodies fall, Valeria realizes that vengeance has a price-and she refuses to let Adrian, or anyone else, control her fate. She walks away from the only man who ever truly understood her. But in the underworld, no one ever really escapes. And as whispers of a new power rising in the city spread, one thing becomes clear-Valeria DeLuca didn't leave the game. She just started playing by her own rules.
In the high-stakes world of billionaires and betrayal, "Tangled In Desire" tells the story of Zoey, a woman whose life of comfort shatters when her family's empire collapses. Desperate to salvage their legacy, she's thrust into an arranged marriage with Eric, a seductive yet enigmatic playboy. A chance encounter leads to a night of unbridled passion between them, their identities concealed. When fate forces them into a union, the revelation of their prior intimacy ignites a storm of resentment and desire. Publicly, they play the role of the perfect couple; privately, they're locked in a battle of wills. As Zoey uncovers Eric's lingering ties to a former lover, she embarks on a daring quest for revenge, setting off a chain of events that tests their resolve. But when an unforeseen accident threatens to tear them apart forever, both must confront the depth of their feelings. "Tangled In Desire " is a tale of passion and redemption, where two souls must navigate the treacherous waters of love and trust to find their true path.
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
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."
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.”