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CHAINED BY FIRE

CHAINED BY FIRE

 Romance
5.0
In the shadowed heart of Florence's mafia underworld, Matteo Rossi rules the Rossi Empire with an iron fist and a caged heart. Standing at 6'3" with a muscular, large frame, his tan skin is a canvas of full-sleeve tattoos snaking up his arms, neck, and back, each inked line a testament to his brutal rise. Stormy gray eyes burn beneath a sharp jawline shadowed by stubble, his presence a storm that commands fear and loyalty. Orphaned when his father died young, Matteo was forged and raised by his uncle, the former Italian mafia king, who named him heir over his own son, sparking a bitter rift with his cousin. Now, betrayal stalks his every move, and love is a luxury he can't afford, until Cece Ifediora sets his world ablaze. Cece, a 5'5" African-American firebrand, carries the weight of a brutal past: an addict mother, a treacherous neighborhood, and a black belt earned to survive. Her gold-caramel skin glows, her petite yet voluptuous frame, G-cup curves, small waist, broad hips, and a thick ass commanded attention, but her 4C afro, plump lips, almond light brown eyes, button nose, and chubby cheeks radiate defiance. Seeking refuge in Florence after her mother's overdose, Cece claims ties to the Blackwood family, her courage in saving Alicia Blackwood from a deadly kidnapping earning her a fragile foothold in their elite circle. But Matteo's piercing gaze brands her a threat, or a temptation he craves to claim. Their collision is a volatile dance of fire and steel. Cece's sharp tongue and unyielding spirit unravel Matteo's control, her curves a siren call to his primal hunger. Matteo's towering presence and inked dominance ignite Cece's desire, but threaten the independence she's fought to protect. A stolen kiss in a hospital basement, his lips searing hers, sparks a wildfire, only for Cece's slap to mark her rebellion, her vow to run fueling his relentless chase. As his cousin's treachery and a shadowy traitor within the empire tighten their noose, Matteo must shield Cece from a world that preys on the vulnerable, even as she battles to guard her heart from a man whose love could consume her. Bound by vengeance, loyalty, and a passion that burns hotter than their scars, Matteo and Cece must face their demons to carve a future. Will their love forge redemption, or become the ember that razes their empires to dust? In Chained by Fire, every touch is a risk, and surrender is the ultimate battle. Sneak peek: The hospital buzzed with chaos, Alicia's screams echoing as we rushed in, but Matteo's gaze burned into me, dark and unyielding. I'd avoided him for weeks, dodging his calls, rejecting his car for Nonno's birthday brunch, riding with Vincent and Nonno instead. His jaw had tightened, a rare flash of anger in his usually cool eyes, and my stomach twisted, knowing I'd pushed too far. In the waiting area, as Adrian and Alicia vanished into delivery, Matteo moved, his hand gently but firmly grasping my wrist. "We need to talk," he said, voice low, a command wrapped in velvet. Before I could protest, he led me through corridors, his touch soft but insistent, until we reached the hospital's basement, a dim, secluded space smelling of antiseptic and concrete. "Matteo, what the hell?" I snapped, yanking my wrist free, my heart racing. "You can't just drag me to a creepy basement!" His eyes, dark and intense, pinned me. "You've been avoiding me, Cece," he said, voice a low growl, stepping closer, his leather jacket creasing. "Running from me, riding with Vincent, ignoring me. Why?" I crossed my arms, defiance flaring, my spirit rising. "Because you're too much! Threatening my friend at the café? He's just a coworker, Matteo! You don't own me." His jaw clenched, but his voice softened, raw. "I don't want to own you, Cece. I want you, only you." He stepped closer, caging me against the wall, his scent, leather, spice, overwhelming. "You drive me insane, avoiding me, pretending you don't feel this." His hand cupped my cheek, thumb tracing my lip, and my breath hitched, anger warring with desire. "Feel what?" I challenged, voice trembling, but my body betrayed me, leaning into his touch. "This," he growled, and kissed me, fierce and claiming, his lips searing, tongue demanding. I melted, lost in the heat, kissing him back, my hands gripping his jacket, the world fading. His fire consumed me, but reality snapped back, and I shoved him away, my hand cracking across his cheek, the slap echoing. "That was my first kiss, you jerk!" I yelled, tears pricking, chest heaving. "You don't get to just take it!" I stormed toward the stairs, heart pounding, his taste lingering, my lips tingling with betrayal and want. Behind me, Matteo's voice was quiet, a dangerous promise. "Run all you want, Cece. You're mine, and I'll chase you to the ends of the earth. I'll love you like no one else can." I didn't turn, my steps faltering, but his smile burned in my mind, a predator who'd marked his prey, and I knew he'd never stop.
BROKEN IN HIS SHADOWS

BROKEN IN HIS SHADOWS

 Adventure
5.0
Alicia Carter is a struggling artist barely surviving in a roach-infested apartment with a perverted landlord and no family left to call her own. After losing her parents in a tragic accident and sacrificing everything for her grandfather's care, she's now drowning in debt and just one step away from eviction. But everything changes the night she's nearly run over by a luxury car. Behind the wheel? Adrian Blackwood billionaire tech mogul and heir to the most feared mafia empire in the world. He's rich, ruthless, and entirely off-limits. But when his empire demands a marriage to secure his power, Adrian turns to Alicia, the unexpected woman who crossed his path by fate... or maybe by design. He offers her a contract: marriage for survival. No feelings. No questions. But Adrian doesn't play fair. And Alicia doesn't belong to anyone. Except now... she belongs to him. Their world is dangerous. Their chemistry? Explosive. And as secrets unravel and enemies close in, Alicia must decide: Will she escape Adrian's world, or burn with him inside it? Sneak Peek Scene: "Where have you been?" he snapped, voice low, dangerous. "You didn't answer my calls. Why?" I bristled, exhaustion fueling my defiance. "I was out, Adrian. It's Saturday. I needed a break." His eyes narrowed, stepping closer. "And why didn't you take Marcus? Are you that careless? After everything, Langston, the breach, the threat?" My heart pounded, anger surging. "Careless? I just wanted time for myself! You've been working me to a stupor, Adrian. I don't even have time to breathe!" His gaze darkened, a storm brewing. "You think this is a game, Alicia? And who were you talking to in the park?" Shock hit me, my breath catching. "What? Were you stalking me?" Adrian's voice was steel, his eyes burning. "I run this city, Alicia. I know everything that happens here. Don't forget, you belong to me." Rage exploded, white-hot, drowning my fear. Belong to him? "I'm not your property, Adrian!" I shouted, voice shaking. "I'm your assistant, your contracted wife, but I'm not a thing you own!" I turned and stormed out, his words a brand on my skin.