in a town made up entirely of ultra-wealthy heirs and their even richer parents, what North Shore can sometimes lack in decorum, it makes up for with discretion. with its postcard-perfect beaches, high society and small town charm, you'd never guess the kind of things that can happen in a place like this. as it was, Sloane - the town's untouchable, hyper-polished queen bee - and her equally impressive circle of friends had been having a terribly uneventful summer...that is, until the Scotts and their daughter moved to town. and now Sloane isn't planning on letting the new girl survive the summer.

Luc, the ruthless son of a mafia king, thrives in shadows and chaos, carrying the weight of a fractured past and a legacy steeped in blood. His twin brother Diego, though bound by family, is driven by a deep-seated rivalry that fuels their dangerous game of survival. When a chance encounter draws Ella into their orbit, she finds herself navigating a perilous world of seduction and betrayal, torn between desire and danger. But as hidden motives unravel, loyalties blur, and deadly truths come to light, survival becomes the ultimate prize in a battle against fate. 𝐼𝑛 𝑎 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟, 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑖𝑛, 𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚. 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒. 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟. 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒. 𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑙 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑠 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑢𝑒. Echos of Sin book 1/3 (I'm probably gonna rewrite the first few chapters soon!)

Luc and Diego, two brothers bound by blood but divided by rivalry, have spent years fighting for control over a mafia empire built on violence, secrets, and betrayal. As their war intensifies, a woman-Ella-emerges as the spark that could either unite or destroy them. Caught between their conflicting desires, Ella finds herself drawn to both men, each one offering a different kind of darkness. But as their competition for her love deepens, so does the bloodshed. Secrets are exposed, alliances are tested, and in the end, only one will be left standing to claim the empire. As they each face their own demons, the brothers are forced to make impossible choices that will determine not only their fates but the future of everything they hold dear. 𝐼𝑛 𝑎 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒, 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑠. 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟. 𝑃𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝑆𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒. 𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑, 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒. Echos of Sin book 2/3

Estelle thought she could escape this life forever. The poker table. The danger. The shared cigarettes with her favourite boy. The gaze those ocean eyes used to fix themselves on her like she was prey. But to Noah... she meant far more than that. She saw her little life as perfect for a while. She loved those flowers filled routines and those warm meals she used to cook for her husband, Theodore. Or at least she tried to convince herself she would. But despite all this security, peace could never last in a village haunted by unsolved crimes, buried bodies and loud memories that refuse to stay dead. The thrill still lingers deep in her soul, despite those nine years that passed. When Noah comes back into her life, she suddenly finds herself yearning for everything she once lived. But ran away out of pure fear... But is there truly any way to go back now? The line between love and betrayal becomes extremely thin. Memories cling to souls that seemed cured. And Estelle gets proven that once you recover from a disease, it doesn't make you immune to it. Because love shouldn't feel like an easy task everyone could complete. Especially not at the poker table. Love should burn a little. Just like crime always did.

Ely Amos has always been certain of one thing: his faith. As a devoted Catholic student at Saint John's, Ely has built his life around his beliefs, his church, and the people who remind him who he is. But when he begins to see someone in a way he never expected, the foundation he's always trusted starts to crack. Torn between what he's been taught and what he feels, Ely must face a question he never thought he would ask: What happens when your heart challenges everything you believe? (english isn't my first language im sorry if i failed to correct any grammar 🥲)

My heart hammers against my ribs as his thumb presses hard into my jaw. The silence in the hallway stretches thick and heavy. "Thats what i thought" he murmurs when i stay silent. His hand tangle in my hair, jerking my forward roughly. My chin tipped to the ceiling the only place i can see. "Who am i to you dear?". I swallow hard the roots of my hair stinging from his grip. I should back down. I should play nice but I don't. I force my eyes directly onto his. "A psychopath" i spit out my voice laced with pure hatred. Rafeal stares at me. One. Two. Three. A low gravelly chuckle rumbles deep into his chest vibrating against my own body. "You want to see how crazy I can get,kitten?" His finger massage my hair, the other finding my waist. Heat digs under my ribs with unrevolving warmth. I close my eyes briefly . ୨୧・・・・୨୧・・・・ "You don't belong to yourself anymore." I never believed monsters existed. Until Rafael Russo. As the head of the Russo mafia, Rafael is feared by everyone who knows his name. Charming when it benefits him and terrifying when it doesn't, he sees people as pieces to move, problems to erase, and anything he wants as something he already owns. Then he sees me. One glance is all it takes for him to decide that I'm his. I'm nothing like the dangerous world he lives in. I'm quiet, shy, and raised to believe there's good in everyone. But after I'm kidnapped, I'm forced into a world of blood, lies, and violence-where escaping Rafael becomes impossible. The more I fear him, the more fascinated he becomes. He doesn't understand love. He understands possession. And he'll destroy anyone who tries to take what's his.

"Behave, darling. I don't like repeating myself." (Mmc: Dominic Blackwell) "English opens doors. Spanish lights fires. Russian breaks walls. I speak English to be understood, Spanish to be loved, and Russian when it's time to decide your fate." (Fmc: Rosalina Morozov) Rosalina "Rosa" Morozov is 19 years old-the fearless daughter of a Russian Pakhan and a Bratva princess. Mostly Russian with Dominican roots from her mother's side, she was raised to survive, not to submit. She doesn't tolerate disrespect, refuses to be controlled, and has no problem putting even the most dangerous men in their place. Now attending the same prestigious elite academy her father once attended, Rosalina is determined to build her own legacy-not live in anyone else's shadow. Then she meets Dominic "Dom" Blackwell. At 21, Dominic is the cold, arrogant heir to the British Mafia empire. Ruthless, dangerously charming, and infamous for getting exactly what he wants, he's never met anyone who could resist him. Until Rosalina. What begins as a clash of egos turns into a dangerous game of power, obsession, and undeniable chemistry. With rival mafia empires, family expectations, and deadly secrets closing in, Rosalina and Dominic soon discover that the most dangerous enemy might be the one they can't stop thinking about. 🖤 Dual POV 🥀 Forbidden Love 🔥 Enemies to Lovers 🩸 Mafia Romance

Evangeline Santillán is every bit the spoiled brat-a burning flame wrapped in vintage Chanel. The daughter of a man who's spent his entire life making sure she never sees the world for what it really is. Then one night, everything changes for Evangeline. After a violent attack leaves a target on her back, her father makes a choice that forces Evangeline into the hands of a man who is incapable of warmth. Hugo Ferraro. Cold. Ruthless. Unreadable, and utterly vague. Hidden away from the truth and trapped in a world she never knew existed, Evangeline is left with only one certainty: Nothing is what it seems. Loyalties shift overnight, enemies wear familiar faces, and every answer only uncovers another lie. In a world where everyone is protecting something, trust is the most dangerous thing you can give away. Because in a world built on lies, loyalty is bought with blood, and the truth is the most dangerous weapon of all. And someone always ends up as Collateral. -forced proximity -mature -dark romance -brat taming -slow burn -mafia -major plot twists -soft spot for one -mean girl -terrifying male lead

Being at USC meant cheer, football players, and opportunities A blessing to Nala Mai who was deep in her studies- as a cheerleader and top student college was seemingly going smoothly until she met Landon Elcridge the top QB at USC Although Nala tried everything to not have to deal with Landon- suppressing her feelings only makes it worst and ultimately she fails to lust. while she's figuring out this new excitement in life, Landon is falling hard. He catches himself becoming infatuated at a rapid speed. READ TO FIND OUT! 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝟓/𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 ?/?/𝟐𝟔

Y/N always hated one person: her brother Jake's sarcastic best friend, Lee Heeseung. No matter what, the two can never seem to get along. But after Jake's messy breakup, Heeseung takes him out for drinks, leaving Y/N to pick them up later that night. When Y/N accidentally drives into a tight alleyway and starts panicking from claustrophobia, the last person she expects to comfort her is Heeseung. After seeing a softer side of him for the first time, Y/N can't stop thinking about that night or about him. It's about to be one cruel summer!