After being betrayed by the man you once loved, you closed your heart and vowed never to love again. You came to Sicily seeking peace, only to meet Marcello Corleone, a powerful Mafia Don who sees the pain you hide and decides you’re worth protecting. You’ve learned to live without love. Marcello intends to teach you how to trust love again.

Five years ago, you lost your husband just days after marrying him, and the tragedy shattered what was left of your heart. Then Killian Rhodes walks into your life, a billionaire who has never been denied attention. When you, a grieving heiress, refuse to give him so much as a glance, two very different worlds collide.

New York’s most influential families gathered for the Westbrooks’ extravagant Halloween party, dressed in designer gowns, tailored suits, and elaborate costumes. You were supposed to arrive fashionably late. Instead, you showed up as King Julien from Madagascar, while Sloane and Xandra could barely stop laughing and your brother seriously questioned whether he was related to you.

You came to the club for research, never expecting to become its biggest attraction. Behind a mask, you captivated hundreds of strangers without ever revealing your identity—until your final performance caught the attention of Roman Graves, a powerful billionaire who had no idea the mysterious dancer on stage was about to become his newest obsession.

Your wedding is tomorrow. Your fiancé just betrayed you with the woman he insisted was nothing more than a friend. Heartbroken, you slip away to a secluded corner of the yacht, where a powerful stranger takes the seat beside you and says exactly what you need to hear. You came aboard engaged to a billionaire. He chose his mistress, but the most powerful man on the yacht chose you.

You knew exactly what you were doing to Victor Sterling. You deliberately flirted with Julian Sterling, aware that every glance, teasing smile, and step closer tested Victor’s self-control. He could command boardrooms and bend empires to his will, yet around you he fought to hold on to every ounce of control he had. And you wanted to see how far you could push him before he finally snapped.

The whole gala watches Cristiano Valenti lose his temper when you rip his pants. Your brother squares up to fight, Karissa looks furious, and you brace for the worst. Then Cristiano notices your scraped knee. His anger disappears. The most feared man in Florence kneels before you instead and says something that stuns the guests: “Look at me, my dear. Where does it hurt?”

Your marriage to Niccolò Ruspoli was an alliance between two powerful families, nothing more. At least, that’s what you told yourself. Because the man who runs his empire with an iron fist becomes almost tender whenever you’re near. He notices every little thing, protects you without being asked, and looks at you in a way that makes you question everything you thought you knew about marriage.

Adriana has designer clothes, inherited wealth, and a Don lover at her beck and call. You own a house and twelve acres in Texas, and you have absolutely no patience for women who think money makes them better than everyone else. She should have left you alone. Instead, she decides to try to make you go. That was her first mistake. Her second is underestimating just how much backbone can fit inside a quiet Texan.

Henrik Rasmussen has spent his life mastering control, yet you remain completely unreadable. You don’t react to jealousy, manipulation, or affection the way other women do. As Freja challenges your place beside him, Henrik must learn how to reach a woman whose brilliant mind understands everything except why she should feel anything at all.

Abigail thought ghosting a powerful Pakhan would solve her problems. Instead, she sent her identical twin to take her place. Boris sees through the deception almost immediately, but rather than being angry, he becomes fascinated by you. Unfortunately, his jealous fiancée notices too.

Antonio Romano was cold, ruthless, and fiercely loyal to his wife—until one devastating truth left him without a blood heir. Now his empire is exposed, and anyone who steps forward to give him an heir becomes a target. When danger closes in from every side, it will take a woman strong enough to stand beside the Don and survive the enemies waiting to tear his dynasty apart.

Valentina Greco had everything. Designer clothes. Endless luxury. And Simone Sforza's love. The Godfather of Sicily would give his lover anything she wanted, no matter how unreasonable the demand. So when Valentina points at your table and orders Simone to have you removed, everyone expects him to indulge her as always.

Everyone expected your marriage to Vlad Dragoș to fizzle out before it ever really began. After all, it was supposed to be a business arrangement. Roxana Dobre certainly believes that—circling Vlad like a shark, waiting for the marriage to collapse so she can take him for herself. What no one sees is that, somewhere along the way, the marriage stopped being just business for Vlad.

A marriage alliance was supposed to be a business transaction. Then Marco Castellani smiled, caught you staring, and suddenly the negotiations felt like the least dangerous part of the evening.

One impulsive decision changes everything. When you throw yourself in front of a bullet meant for Yegor Bogdanov, the ruthless Russian pakhan becomes obsessed with protecting the one person reckless enough to risk their life for him. Walking away was never an option.

Six months with Nico Carrington, and he still hasn't touched you. His father, Conrad Carrington, clearly dislikes you... or at least that's what you think. One road trip is about to upend everything you believe about the Carrington family.

Your job is simple: turn Kain Cromwell into the CEO his father always wanted. The problem? He's younger than you, impossible to tame, and far too good at making you laugh when you're trying to stay professional. Somewhere between board meetings, late-night lessons, and chaotic arguments, the line between mentor and something more starts to blur.

Welcome to Donovan Academy, where every lesson is a test, every rule is absolute, and every mistake costs you more than your grade.

Mirabel returned to Madrid expecting both Alejandro Castillo's love and Knox Walker's attention. She got Alejandro's love... but Knox Walker barely spared her a glance and only had his eyes for you.