She was 24, a broke student working nights at a bar. He was 52, a powerful lawyer with a wife, kids, and a life already built. It was supposed to be simple-just stolen hours in hotel rooms, a secret no one could ever know. But secrets have a way of bleeding into the light. Clara thought she could handle being the other woman. She thought she could survive on stolen kisses and whispered promises. But she didn't expect to fall in love. And she never expected how dangerous love could be.

After her office Christmas party, Ophelia Darke's night takes a dark turn when her younger brother accidentally summons Krampus. To save him, she swaps places, offering herself to the Yule devil. Trapped in Krampus' icy lair, Ophelia must navigate his ruthless, intoxicating desires. Beneath his monstrous exterior lies a dark seduction she can't resist-and the price of her sacrifice may be more than she bargained for. A Dark Romance with a spicy twist on Beauty and the Beast with Krampus at the heart of it all. (updated daily leading up to Christmas) ‼️ Mature Content Warning ‼️ Graphic depictions of sexuality, violence, gore and adult situations! Please be aware that it is intended for mature audiences only. Not appropriate for individuals under the age of 18.

Forced into marriage by duty and obligation, The Duke and Duchess of Rothbury parted ways a week after saying their vows under the explicit understanding that theirs was a marriage in name only. There would be no expectations of love, fidelity, or romance. The Duke hates the American Heiress who married him only for his title, completely unaffected by the senseless tragedy that had made their marriage necessary in the first place. When an illness forces him to retire to the country, he makes sure to choose the property where his wife wouldn't be. Except that she is, and she is still as insufferable as ever. The Duchess resents the man who killed her youthful dreams of love and abandoned her to live his bachelor life unencumbered. When she is jilted by her lover, and faced with inevitable ridicule, she decides to retire to her beloved estate in Cornwall, where she runs an orphanage. Never once does she expect to run into her cold, selfish, insufferable arse of a husband! Forced into each other's company by circumstance, the couple begin to unravel their individual prejudices. Resentment turns into respect and friendship. Respect and friendship soon turn into attraction and affection. Was love closer than either one of them could ever have imagined? And that begged the question; can the Duke win his wife's favor, or is it far too late to make their marriage a love match? Cover by MuniWilliams.

Jet's a famous author who always dedicates his books to his wife. So imagine her surprise when his latest book is dedicated to his assistant.

She's a shy bookworm on scholarship, desperate to escape the Mafia. He's Chicago's most infamous mob boss, and he's running out of time to find a wife. When Maya Green is saved from a dangerous Italian don by Henry Wallace at a ball, she has no idea who her Prince Charming really is. But when Henry presents her with a deal - save him from an unwanted marriage by becoming his fiancée in return for his protection - Maya is thrust into his world of sin, betrayal, and violence. Now, with a no-strings-attached arrangement quickly becoming something more, Maya and Henry will have to navigate their fiery relationship as they wage a war with the Italian mafia - including its don, who isn't about to let Maya escape his clutches so easily. Will Maya fight to find her place amongst the ruthless criminals who surround her? Or will this business deal have a price that pays in blood?

MATURE CONTENT / MAFIA ROMANCE 18+ He's everything she never wanted, and the one man she needs. She's a stubborn thorn in his side, and the one woman he can't stop thinking about. When mafia princess Sofia Vitale is arranged to marry a Memphis gang lord rather than the mob boss she'd been expecting, she knows she has no choice but to escape--or die trying. "Malik Jones is a shameless flirt, genius investor, and self-made billionaire. As the leader of the most successful gang in Memphis, he has enough on his plate as-is. But when a lucrative business opportunity presents itself, he knows he'd be stupid not to accept. Even if the deal comes with a few strings attached. Strings like an arranged marriage to his new business partner's daughter, for example. ~ Sofia Vitale knows exactly what's expected of her as the daughter of a Mafia Don: stay quiet, be obedient, and marry the man of her father's choosing. But when her future husband turns out to be a total stranger from a far-away city, she panics. All her life she's been locked in a cage. This time, she has no intention of going quietly." The Spare Engagement is a Dark Mafia Romance story featuring Enemies to Lovers and Arranged Marriage ♡ It is Book 3 of my mafia romance series, but it can be read as a standalone too :) Duel POV, guaranteed HEA, and lots of spice! BOOK ONE: THE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT - Maya x Henry - #FriendsWithBenefits and #FakeDating BOOK TWO: THE HOOKUP PROTOCOL - Charlotte x Noah - #SecondChanceRomance and #ForbiddenLove BOOK THREE: THE SPARE ENGAGEMENT - Sofia x Malik - #EnemiesToLovers and #ArrangedMarriage BOOK FOUR: THE ENEMY PACT - Gertrude x Aleksander - #AgeGap and #OppositesAttract Link in bio to get updated when my next book drops ♡ - Kate

Verity Baker has spent her life cleaning up after her father's mistakes. But one day, he goes too far and sells her, for one night only, to a local lord to pay his debts. What kind of man would buy a woman? What kind of woman would agree to be bought? COMPLETED

MATURE CONTENT 18+ "Relax, sweetheart. I'll take it slow for your first time." He's a one-night-stand gone wrong, and the one man she never wants to see again. She's the one who got away, and he'll do anything to get her back. "Noah Zhang is an infamous playboy, merciless businessman, and Mob Boss. As the heir to the most powerful Triad in the United States, he has the world at his fingertips. Everything he could ever want. Everything, that is, except Charlotte: the dazzling socialite who wants nothing to do with him. ~ Charlotte Ramirez has three rules for dating: never get attached, never open up, and never, ever, fall in love. She crossed paths with Noah once before, and broke two of those rules in the process. It won't happen again. Not even if he begs. Not even if he offers her the world." The Hookup Protocol is a new adult romance story featuring Second Chance Romance and Forbidden Love ♡ It is Book 2 of the Modern Men series, but it can be read as a standalone too :) Duel POV, guaranteed HEA, and lots of spice! BOOK ONE: THE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT - Maya x Henry - #FriendsWithBenefits and #FakeDating BOOK TWO: THE HOOKUP PROTOCOL - Charlotte x Noah - #SecondChanceRomance and #ForbiddenLove BOOK THREE: THE SPARE ENGAGEMENT - Sofia x Malik - #EnemiesToLovers and #ArrangedMarriage BOOK FOUR: THE ENEMY PACT - Gertrude x Aleksander - #AgeGap and #OppositesAttract Link in bio to get updated when my next book drops ♡ - Kate

A forbidden romance between a fearsome Horde King of The Wildlands and the peasant spy sent to betray him... Despite her humble beginnings, Elixa has always dreamt of glory. When she's tasked with espionage, she seizes the opportunity. The job seemed simple: infiltrate a horde in The Wildlands and extract its secrets. But upon meeting Horde King Altreus, Elixa realizes she's in over her head.
 King Altreus is all sharp edges and quiet menace: sharp violet eyes, broad shoulders that block sunlight, and a voice like thunder. On Elixa's first night among the horde, The King drags her close and bites her neck in a brutal claim that makes her realize she has no idea what she signed up for. Between a series of mishaps and the Horde King's suspicion turning into smoldering attraction, Elixa finds that every confrontation leaves them standing a little too close. As passion deepens and loyalties blur, Elixa must choose between the glory she's always craved and the Horde King she's falling for. *** Kryndor Book #2

"Please Abhi ji... " she begged, her voice shaky, eyes searching his face for a flicker of mercy. She stepped back until the wall stopped her escape, her chest rising and falling rapidly. She could see it in his eyes-he was angry. But his voice? Too calm. Too controlled. And that scared her more than his rage ever could. He took another step forward, calm as ever, as if he wasn't burning inside. "Jaana, dar kyun rahi ho? Main kuch nahi karunga. Mat daro," he said smoothly, but the coldness in his gaze betrayed the lie behind his soft tone. (Darling, why are you scared? I won't do anything. Don't be afraid.) Her voice broke, laced with panic. "Aapne vada kiya tha... ki aap mujh par zabardasti nahi karenge," she reminded him, holding on to the last thread of hope. (You promised... that you wouldn't force yourself on me,) He smiled slightly, a calm too dangerous to trust."Aur Jaana, aapne bhi toh vada kiya tha ki aap apne boyfriend se kabhi nahi milengi. Aapne apna vada tod diya... ab meri baari " (And darling, you also promised that you would never meet your boyfriend. You broke your promise... now it's my turn.) His hands gripped her wrists and pressed them gently against the wall, not hurting her, but not letting her go either. Then, with a deliberate slowness, he leaned in and kissed her earlobe-sending a shiver down her spine. She squeezed her eyes shut, her heart pounding. She knew this wasn't about love. It was about control. Tropes: Grumpy × Sunshine He fell first, but she fell harder Possessive officer × innocent college girl Obsessed from the first glance Morally grey protector Touch her and you're dead Jealousy in uniform "Stay away from me" × "Make me" Danger disguised as devotion "I'm not good for you" × "I don't care" Trigger Warning: This story contains mature and sensitive themes including smut, manipulation, obsessive love, non-consensual scenes, and emotional/physical coercion .