Bahumi Meliss

He hates her so much but she feels so safe with him... Orla Sullivan is the seventh and last daughter of Arnold Sullivan. She is a young girl who is loathed and rejected by every member of her family. Though a Sullivan, Orla lived a solitary life until she met Callan Barlowe at an uninvited dinner in her home. Callan Barlowe is a ruthless billionaire, a man whose aura exudes dominance and agitation. He believes in working hard to make money and when he needs to relax; sleeping with high-class hoes is not an option, but a must-do for him. Marriage is not included in the list of things he has to do in life, but his mother wants him to get married at all costs. Callan's and Orla's worlds collided and now, Orla's life is about to completely veer around from worse to something more inimical because she's about to get married to Callan Barlowe; the ruthless billionaire boss who doesn't give a sh*t about anyone.

"This marriage is nothing more than a business deal so don't expect anything more from me" Those were the words my husband threw at me the minute we got married. How do you make an arranged marriage work when your husband has a mistress who has threatened to kick you out? Hazel Reyes found her world turned upside down when she learnt that her father was on his deathbed and that she must marry a stranger as his last dying wish. Atticus Hayland, the brute force of the capitalist world, received an offer to marry a billionaire's daughter for rights to his company. Atticus intends to marry her before tossing her aside, but he is surprised to learn that his new wife will not allow him to use her for her company rights when she demands respect and for him to get rid of all his mistresses. Will Hazel succeed in becoming Atticus's only woman, or will she be tossed out by the other woman?

Ever lost everything that makes you popular in one night? Well, I have. Hi, I'm Madison O'Brien, Eastfall High's newest 'from grace to grass' story. At the beginning of senior year, all I want to do is graduate and disappear as fast as possible from this town, with zero drama. Great plan, if I say so myself, until he enters the picture. Lucas Elordi. Mysterious. Nonchalant. Ridiculously hot. A first class Bad boy. Luke has trouble written all over him and I'm so done with high school drama. I want to avoid him. He feels the same way. But it's easier said than done, because this bad boy lives next door.

“You’re mine now, Wifey. You don’t call the shots; I do.” Just weeks before her wedding, Kourtney Allen’s world shatters when she catches her fiancé in bed with her sister. Her devastation deepens when her family sides with her sister, forcing Kourtney to walk away from the life she thought was hers. Writhing in pain and coughing up blood, she plots her revenge. Unexpectedly, she got a husband — Sebastian Woods, the ruthless, untouchable billionaire feared as “The Stone-Hearted CEO.” Known for his cold demeanor and strange aversion to women, he’s shocked to discover Kourtney doesn’t trigger his mysterious condition. Intrigued, he offers her an escape: a marriage on his terms. But the man’s idea of marriage is control, and Kourtney refuses to be tamed. As secrets from her past emerge and his first love returns, their fiery dynamic threatens to explode. Can Kourtney break free from the chains of his obsession, or will she surrender to the man she swore to despise?

He was dark. She was bright. Althaia's heart pounded in her chest as she stepped out to the backyard for her cousin's engagement party. Then she saw him, his piercing golden-brown eyes fixed on her. The Devil. Damiano Bellavia. The ruthless and powerful Mafia Boss her father tried to keep her away from. Despite the danger and the warnings ringing in her ears, Althaia felt drawn to him, curious about the dark world he came from. And he was just as fascinated with her, drawn to the innocence in her big green eyes. Despite their differences, the fiery passion between them burns hotter with each passing day. But so did the threats and violence of the Mafia world. And soon, Althaia finds herself in the middle of a war she never wanted to be a part of, and Damiano fights to protect his fire that corrupted his heart. Gunfire and murder, family and profit. Will their love be strong enough to survive it all? (This book is going to be the final edited book where a lot of editing has been taken place.)

Enemies to lovers The devil’s daughter. The golden heir. A war they never asked for—an attraction they can’t escape. Olivia Rodriguez was raised in shadows, her father’s name a weapon sharper than any blade. Ethan Reed was born in privilege, reckless and untouchable, shining in a world that always bent for him. Their clash began the moment they met in Greywood—fire against fire, pride against pride. And then they were forced into a project neither wanted. Every fight grew hotter, every glance lingered too long. She swore she hated him. He swore hated her too. But their love is forbidden, and they are not meant to be together—the mafia and the Reed CEO empire stand against them, yet desire refuses to be tamed. Love between them isn’t just forbidden—it’s explosive. And when sin meets desire, someone always gets burned.

He’s my brother’s best friend. Practically my brother. The star quarterback. Tattooed, broody, and everything I shouldn’t want. And I’ve been in love with him for as long as I can remember. To Nate, I’ve always been just “Josh’s little sister.” Off limits. Untouchable. He lives in a world I don't exist. He doesn't speak to me or even look at me. I have wanted him since I knew what wanting is. He didn't. Or atleast I thought so.

“Our love was the only case we both lost.” Brilliant defense lawyer Isabella Steele wins almost every case—except the ones against her husband. Cold, precise, and untouchable in court, she hides a heart that never learned how to love without fear. Nathaniel Steele, a ruthless prosecutor obsessed with control and justice, knows exactly how to break her defenses—because he’s the man who built them. Their marriage is a war shaped by a tragedy neither survived. Now, trapped between love and rivalry, two powerful lawyers must face the hardest verdict of all: choosing each other… or finally walking away.

BLACK INDUSTRIES BOOK 1 Damian Black has always had everything—wealth, power, and the world at his feet. But when his father’s will drops a bombshell, the stakes skyrocket. To secure his inheritance, Damian must do the unthinkable: get married. As the eldest of the Black brothers, Damian’s playboy lifestyle is suddenly on the line. He’s determined to find the perfect woman, but none of them have measured up. Enter Adalyn West, Damian’s long-time personal assistant. Efficient, unflappable, and with a sharp wit that has kept Damian in line for years, Adalyn is the last woman he ever expected to consider as a bride. Adalyn’s been by his side for years, handling every detail of his life with quiet efficiency. She’s smart, loyal, and definitely not the type to cause him any trouble. Plus, she knows him better than anyone else. But there’s one problem— Damian has never seen Adalyn as more than just his PA, and the thought of marrying her feels too close for comfort. As Adalyn steps into the role of Damian’s wife, sparks fly in ways neither of them expected. What starts as a convenient arrangement quickly spirals into something far more complicated. Damian’s heart, once locked away, begins to thaw as his new wife shows him a side of herself he never knew existed. But with old flames, business rivals, and the weight of the Black legacy bearing down, Damian must decide if he’s willing to risk everything—including his heart—for the one woman who might just be perfect for him.

How hard can it be to turn a fake marriage into a real one? Daniel and Deanna stepped into a complicated situation to help Harry (Daniel's brother) build a family of his own. He has a strong temper and an overbearing attitude and is the father of three children. She is free and optimistic about life, but she is also fighting and self-confident. They fall in love without realizing it, but there are more hidden interests and desires behind that they are unaware of. They will go through many problems, of their own and others, to be able to consolidate their relationship. Perhaps, finding a balance for love requires much more than just two people loving each other.

"Wh-what are you doing?" I asked, still moving backwards. Before approaching him for the request of divorce, I promised to be strong and not to let him intimidate me but... he is Noah Wellesley, the only man I have loved, and maybe still love. "What did you say?" He growled and I flinched. "I want to end this sham of a marriage, shouldn't you be happy?!" I suddenly found the courage to speak back. "And what makes you think I would be happy if we divorce?" He uttered and my brows furrowed. What did he mean by that? I stopped moving and he soon caught up to me, his eyes dancing on my lips and I saw the hidden feelings in his eyes. 'Why is he like this?', I asked myself. *** Willow has endured a loveless and painful marriage to Noah for the past three years, feeling unloved and unheard. One day, a tragedy happened that almost claimed her life, she gathers the courage to ask for a divorce, hoping to escape the heartache and start anew. But Noah's response surprises her. He refuses to let her go, revealing a hidden depth of emotion. As Noah fights to win Willow back, she's torn between her desire for freedom and her growing curiosity about Noah's sudden change of heart. Can Willow trust Noah's newfound feelings, or are they just a desperate attempt to hold on to what's slipping away? Dive into this emotional tale of love, regret, and second chances.

" Sometimes we find the best thing inside the worst person " Savannah Yardley, the college beauty of Sunblock College didn't expect that her so called perfect boyfriend, Finn Hansley, the number one basketball player of Sunblock's basketball team would be the reason of her most devastating birthday celebration on her 19th Birthday. Finding her boyfriend with her own best friend on the bed was the birthday present that she had on that night. Heartbroken at that sight, Savannah accidentally came across the path of her sworn enemy, Ares Thatcher, the current caption of basketball team from their rival college. Ares wasn't the absolute man to share her sorrows but Revenge is dish best served cold. In her spark of revenge that engrossed her soul like wildfire, she made a deal with the cold, playboy, Ares Thatcher ---- Reveal Finn's weakness to Ares, get revenge on Finn & being done with Ares at the end. But she didn't know that dealing with a bad boy was like playing with fire__ either you burn or you get burn. Was it worth to cheer for her enemy in order to seek her revenge or something was more behind this?

Aurora Marco, age 21.A blonde with emerald eyes trained from age 4 to be the wife of a dangerous and reckless Mafia Italy has ever known. Staring into her deadpan eyes in the mirror and wondering what her future will be like with her future husband. Will she be happy or ever live for herself for once? Will this contact marriage ever lead to love along the line or just as sad as other mafia marriages? She can only find out after the wedding ceremony ….. Matteo Rocco, a notorious Mafia Lord and s*xy bad boy in Italy.Known for his ruthlessness in business dealings, getting whatever he wants whenever he wants it. Engaged from birth to the daughter of a former Mafia boss to merge his fallen empire with the high Lord Rocco to form a bigger Empire. Will Matteo's black and unloving heart be willing to open to his new bride? Or will his past come calling at his Bride?

“Make love to me.” I pleaded. I wasn’t thinking straight and I was only doing this to get back at Benjamin but the way Saint was currently looking at me did not help with my decision making. “Make love to you?” He repeated. He was probably baffled seeing as I was dating his nephew. “Yes.” I didn’t back down. Saint took a few steps closer to me, making me falter. Was he finally going to throw me out of his room for talking such nonsense? I held my breath as I waited for the inevitable rejection. “I don’t make love, mia cara. I f*ck.” ~•~ When Adriana Jensen catches her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend, her first idea is to get back at him by sleeping with his uncle, Saint, but when she is rejected by him, she sees it as a challenge and stops at nothing to make him break before their trip is over. Saint Rossi has no business lusting after his nephew’s girlfriend but he cannot help his obsession, especially after she boldly gives herself to him. He tries his best to stay away from her because she is too good to be brought into his darkness, but it seems like fate had other plans for the pair.

The golden boy and the heir to the billion-dollar empire, Bash Hughes has been the love of Trinity's life even if he's a bully. He has everything the world can offer, but she's only his best friend, nothing more, and it eventually ended badly. They went separate ways then.Years later, they're worlds collide, but they're two different people‚ Trinity transforms into a gorgeous redhead. Well, Bash always has the looks, money, and now power.What happened when their first glance reignites something hard to shake off? Is there still a friendship to catch up, or do they want something more?

Vivienne Laine doesn’t believe in fairytales, and she certainly doesn’t believe in love. Not after catching her husband in another woman’s arms. The divorce is swift, the fallout brutal, but she walks away with her company, her pride, and an ironclad heart. Then she meets Killian Wolfe. Billionaire. Enigmatic. Dangerously magnetic. What begins as a rivalry in business turns into something far more tangled and treacherous. Because Killian isn’t just a man—he’s something else entirely. And he’s been waiting for her. By the time Vivienne learns the truth, it’s too late. She’s already his.

Trying to move on from her traumatic past, Sofia McCommer has joined her family's struggling business in an effort to make a fresh start and show her family her worth. Scorched by life, Adrian T Larsen, the powerful business magnet has become a man no one wanted to cross paths with. With only darkness filled in his dead heart, he doesn't know what kindness is, and has an intense hatred for the word: love. And then comes the game. A game of ignoring the cold-hearted playboy Sofia plays with her friends at a Saturday night club. The rules were simple: Ignore the billionaire, hurt his ego and get out. But little did she know that getting out of the paws of an injured tiger wasn't an easy thing to do. Especially when the infamous businessman, Adrian Larsen's male ego was at stake here. Bound by fate when their paths clash with each other more than Sofia ever expected, when the powerful billionaire barges into her life, sparks and desire start to test her resistance. But she has to push him away and keep her heart locked to keep both of them safe from the dangerous shadows of her past. The dark past that always lurked around. But can she do that when the devil has already set his eyes on her? She has played a game, and now she has to face the consequences. Because when a predator is teased, it's supposed to chase…

Trigger/Content Warning: This story contains mature themes and explicit content intended for adult audiences(18+). Reader discretion is advised. It includes elements such as BDSM dynamics, explicit sexual content, toxic family relationships, occasional violence and strong language. This is not a fluffy romance. It is intense, raw and messy, and explores the darker side of desire. ***** “Take off your dress, Meadow.” “Why?” “Because your ex is watching,” he said, leaning back into his seat. “And I want him to see what he lost.” ••••*••••*••••* Meadow Russell was supposed to get married to the love of her life in Vegas. Instead, she walked in on her twin sister riding her fiance. One drink at the bar turned to ten. One drunken mistake turned into reality. And one stranger’s offer turned into a contract that she signed with shaking hands and a diamond ring. Alaric Ashford is the devil in a tailored Tom Ford suit. Billionaire CEO, brutal, possessive. A man born into an empire of blood and steel. He also suffers from a neurological condition—he can’t feel. Not objects, not pain, not even human touch. Until Meadow touches him, and he feels everything. And now he owns her. On paper and in his bed. She wants him to ruin her. Take what no one else could have. He wants control, obedience… revenge. But what starts as a transaction slowly turns into something Meadow never saw coming. Obsession, secrets that were never meant to surface, and a pain from the past that threatens to break everything. Alaric doesn’t share what’s his. Not his company. Not his wife. And definitely not his vengeance.

(RATED 18+) "Veronica is pregnant!", Mother said loudly I stopped dead in my tracks. The realization of that hit me suddenly like I was unaware of it before. "Your younger sister, Veronica is pregnant, Adele! She is", mother said the last two words in a very soft tone I turned my head to look at her. I s*ck*d in a very sharp breath, trying to keep myself in control and perfect order as I turned to face mother and spat those words out. "I am not getting married. I am not getting married to someone I do not know. No, that is not going to happen", I said very clearly this time and I saw a tear drop from my mother's right eye. "Do you not get it? You have no choice in this. You have no say in this!" "And I wonder why that is", I replied with gritted teeth as I glared at mother murderously. ----------------- Adele Woods; a despaired, pessimistic and brokenhearted lady found herself agreeing to an arranged matrimony after much persuasion and convincing talk from her parents, especially her mother. She had no say in it and that made her angry. Being a rebellious person, Adele refused to even take a look at her betrothed's picture. She had a thought on her mind. Her husband would want one thing from her; to procreate. And that is one of the things she would never do. But is it possible? When her husband is Christopher Marvin; a young, handsome man who would do no other thing than to make her laugh. He was the most flirtatious, lively, cheerful, and manly person she has ever met. He was definitely not what she imagined her husband to be like. Will Adele be able to pull herself out of her 'annoying' marriage? Or will she find herself changing because of a certain hot man?

Despite her poor background, Elaine Smith believes she is good enough to become the bride of Alexander Rogers, the CEO of the fastest growing health company in New York. Their court wedding is done and all that is left is the white wedding. Everyone seems to be in support of their marriage..... Everyone except Alexander's proud mother who believes Elaine is a terrible choice for her son, never failing to hurt and frustrate her any chance she gets. And not just her, there's also his ex-girlfriend who believes she is a better replacement as Alexander's bride. Elaine remains by Alexander's side despite everything, determined to endure everything and show how much she loves him..... But after a dangerous threat targeting the life of her struggling parents and her friend, Elaine fearfully decides to divorce Alexander, leaving him completely heartbroken and confused. Years pass by, life throws a twisted fate and they meet again.... Alexander's mother finds herself in a critical position and ONLY Elaine can give her the solution she desperately needs. What happens when two lovers meet again after a painful separation? Will Elaine choose revenge over love? What will the return of the 'new' Elaine bring?