**Cosmopolitan featured** **Wattpad Featured** **The Literary Awards Winner (Best Voracious Reads)** [UPDATES ON FRIDAYS] ***BOOK 1 OF THE DARK DUOLOGY*** Alex has always followed a very safe and practical path when it comes to her career and her men. A well mannered and somewhat privileged young doctor, she's always done everything that's been expected of her. And it's worked out perfectly well. Until now... Jake has led a life of violence, power and darkness in the gritty underworld of London's east end. Respected and feared, he's forged a life for himself in a world he's always felt apart from. A world he knows he doesn't want to live in forever. A world he knows he won't survive in forever. When one fateful night brings them both together, an instant attraction draws them both into a strong obsession that neither is able to deny. One that neither of them wants to deny. Jake knows he has to have her, and Alex knows she shouldn't let him. http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a48773/wattpad-on-cosmo-a-dark-fall/ If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe, form, please go to: http://my.w.tt/UiNb/tkO7Pu1IIF © Copyright 2015 All work is property of Scarlett Drake, any duplication or reproduction of all or part of this work without explicit permission by the author is illegal.

Kiss or kill? When three vicious men with troubled pasts become entangled in a vengeful web of lies and lust, sparks quickly turn into an all-consuming fire. *** To escape his abusive father's heavy hand, Jace Carter gets wasted and hooks up with strangers on weekends. While notorious for never sleeping with the same person twice, one incredible night with sexy mafia boss Renato "Ren" Merlo makes him reconsider this policy. Ren's interest in Jace is more complicated than mere lust, though. He is out for revenge against the Carters in a long-running feud between the two families and has the perfect plan; a plan to entangle Jace in a shady business deal designed to bring everything crashing down. While it may have started as mere revenge, Ren soon realizes there may be something between him and Jace beyond desire. When sparks fly between Ren's lethal henchman Kieran and Jace as well, the original plot starts to seem less important - but actions always have their consequences. *** "You need to be used. You yearn for it. And I can use you in the most beautiful of ways imaginable." "So you want me in as one of your pawns," he replied, and squared up his shoulders. "You will be so much more than that." *** CONTENT WARNING: This story contains mature themes. Sex is always consensual but sometimes rough, and various kinks may be involved. Language and violence are both explicit. There are mentions of both physical and psychological abuse. Mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts, are present. *** Weekly updates on Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

[Book 2 in the Secret series] "That's not what I meant..." I chew on my lip. "Well, what the fuck did you mean then?" He shouts. "When I'm there I don't have to think about you!" I yell back. Wrong choice of words again, Sophia. I curse myself. His form immediately stands and he strides over to me, he is now inches away from me, his body is so close to mine that I am forced to take a couple of steps backwards. My back is pressed up against the window. Noah's breathing is deep but he speaks softly, "when you're there all I can think about is you." He raises his hand and tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. I step around him and head for the door, "uh I'm going to go to the hospital." I pick up my bag and rush out of the door leaving Noah in the room and saving myself from doing something I would definitely regret and make me change my mind about going back to Pennsylvania. ------------ 'I love you too,' were the last words Sophia heard before she was banished from her home city and she left without a second thought. If she didn't she knew she would be in danger. A month and a half later Sophia returns as a person close to her is in critical condition in hospital. Everyone's eyes are on Sophia, and they are looking for someone to blame. Will she return to her new life and forget about New York once and for all? Or will she fit right back into the McKenzie's life as if she never left? And as for her relationship with Noah, there might be a chance for romance after all.

When a hitman falls for the daughter of his latest target, their slow-burn romance ignites into a deadly game of lies, obsession, and betrayal. How do you love someone once you know they've been lying since the very first touch? Season 1 of Dark & Deadly Affairs *** Rosalina Fairchild was never close with her father, but when he is murdered, her entire life begins to unravel. Something about her father's past doesn't sit right. And when old flash drives surface, packed with dark footage no daughter should ever see, Rosalina begins uncovering the kind of secrets people kill to protect. Houston, the hot new neighbor down the street, is maybe a little too good at showing up right when she needs him. What she doesn't know is that Houston isn't who he says he is. He's a hitman named Hunter who was sent to dismantle the same secret society her father was part of. He killed the man she's grieving, and now he's falling for her. The man she trusted has lied to her about everything. But will she survive long enough to hate him for it? *** "You have no idea how fucking long I've wanted this. Every second I've had to hold back. Every time you smiled at me. I've wanted to pin you against the wall and make you mine." *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

DISCLAIMER: This book contains explicit content and mature themes intended for readers aged 18 and over. It is not a traditional romance, but rather a deeply complex and dark exploration of a toxic relationship. The characters' dynamics involve intense emotional manipulation, power struggles, and actions that may be triggering to some readers. Please be advised that this story delves into themes that are explicit, emotionally charged, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Proceed with caution. "Tell me again how you don't want me," he whispers, dragging his lips down her neck. "Say it under oath, and I might even believe you." Jasmine Taylor doesn't lose. Not in the courtroom, not in life. At just twenty-six, she's built an ironclad reputation: fierce, brilliant, and unshakably professional. But when she's assigned the biggest case of her career-defending Dimitri Alekseev, a dangerously alluring Russian immigrant accused of murder-her world begins to crack. Dimitri isn't just a suspect. He's a problem. Tall, tattooed, and terrifyingly unreadable, with ties to a powerful family the law doesn't dare touch. The evidence against him is overwhelming. The press wants him buried. And deep down, Jasmine suspects the whispers are true. But the more time she spends with him, the harder it becomes to separate fact from instinct. Because beneath his cold exterior is something intoxicating. Calculated charm. Raw heat. And secrets whispered in the dark. As the trial barrels forward, Jasmine finds herself pulled into his world-one filled with shadows, blood ties, and undeniable temptation. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she risks not just her career, but her safety... and her soul. What happens when the woman who always plays by the rules falls for the man who was born to break them?

A ruthless single dad battles his forbidden desire for his fiery secretary as their explosive chemistry pulls them into a dangerous, sexual game of passion and power. Season 1 of Daddy's Secret Love *** Damian Blackwood is a powerful mafia boss and devoted single father, a man whose cold precision and ruthless control command fear and respect. But when Ava Sinclair walks into his office, his unshakable composure begins to crack. Fiercely independent and deliciously defiant, Ava is everything Damian craves...and everything he shouldn't want. There's just one problem: Ava is already engaged to a safe, dependable man who promises the stability she's always longed for after a chaotic past. Her job with Damian is supposed to be temporary, a way to fund her dream wedding, until she discovers the dangerous underworld he rules. She tells herself she can resist the pull of his dark magnetism, but every look, every touch, every dangerously charged moment threatens to unravel her resolve. *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

BOOK 1 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐒, 𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐋, 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 ♚ "𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴, 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭ish 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴." ♚ "Enough!" I yelled but before I could breathe in I was pinned to the wall. I gasped. Staring into his dark blue eyes made every bone of my body weak. He smirked, knowing exactly what he did. "You got too comfortable with me, doll but I didn't show you what Ace can really do." He mumbled. He broke the eye contact we were having and leaned closer to my neck. My heart beat was racing his and each breath he took sent electricity all over my body. I bit my tongue, scared of what my brain could make me say. "And I don't think you want to know," he whispered so close to my ear sending shivers down my spine. I took a deep breath, trying to collect my thoughts. He moved back to stare into my eyes, wanting to see his effect on me but I didn't give it to him. I smirked, pushed my chin down and looked up at him. "You're all talk, Ace," I whispered, not even blinking. I saw the gulp that rose in his throat, growing my smirk. "Even when I am under your grip, you're still under my control." ♚ ♚ TROPES ♚ Dark Romance Mafia Romance Forced proximity Enemies to lovers Love triangle Living together ♚ 14.08.23: 2 Dangerous 12.03.24: 2 lovetriangle 26.11.24: 1 action-romance ♚

The deeper Hadley falls into sexy crime boss Max's web, the harder it is for her to leave him. But when she comes face to face with the truth about his dangerous world, she has to make an impossible decision; stay with the man she's fallen in love with or say goodbye forever. Season 2 of Sex and the Billionaire Crime Boss *** Hadley finds herself at a crossroads after the revelation that charming billionaire Max is more involved in his family's crime dynasty than she realized and capable of shocking violence. Torn between her intense feelings for Max and the fact his criminal lifestyle goes against everything she believes in as a lawyer, Hadley decides to end things. But getting out of Max's world isn't easy, and cutting off their relationship isn't a clean break. Soon, Hadley uncovers more troubling questions linking her family's hidden past to Max's and finds herself dodging a mysterious man following her. As she's pulled back into Max's criminal enterprise, she wonders if Max is the only one who can protect her from the danger that seems to get nearer every day. But in such close proximity, can Hadley temper the fiery attraction that still burns between them? And with Max guarding her safety, can Hadley manage to guard her heart? *** "Are you walking away from me, Hadley?" His question pierces straight through my heart. Max has turned my world upside down. Every moment with him ignites a passion I didn't know I could unleash. He's made me feel protected like no man ever has. But he's also capable of far more violence than I ever imagined. Max had a choice. What he chose goes against everything I believe in. I look up at him as he waits for my answer, his face unreadable. "Yes," I say. I almost add that I don't have a choice, but that wouldn't be true. We all have choices. Max made his, and now I've made mine.

-BOOK 1- The first book in the series of "Thrill in Danger" books. Its not your typical bad boy or bad girl story. Its something bigger, its betrayal, heartbreak and secrets with force that ruined so many lives. They all were best friends, but each one of them took a different turn in high school. Turning the bad boy broke her heart . Bulling his best friend in the process. Her home or she couldn't name it as that anymore wasn't that different as well. All ties were broken. she couldn't take it and escaped from her life. She fought to survive. She walked through the dark side of the world, committing every sin possible and he couldn't stop but blame himself after he saw the beast that he created, the beast that he forced her to be. After many years with many different and hard experiences she returned but was she really though the same person who left or is she someone else now? Also, did the school and her house stayed the same or anything might have changed? Join them in their journey, along their broken and hatred hearts. ⇥LZOiL3cW⇤