He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband

Jenny Anderson has always been the forgotten daughter, lost in the shadow of her father's wealth and the cruelty of her stepmother and stepsister. While her father built his business empire, Jenny endured years of neglect and maltreatment, becoming the family's scapegoat for their own failures and frustrations. Her quiet resilience was her only shield, but everything changes when her father's empire faces financial ruin, and the only way out is an unthinkable arrangement: marrying her off to Richard Logard, a billionaire shrouded in darkness and fear. Richard Logard is no ordinary billionaire. Known in the business world as ruthless and unfeeling, rumors swirl that he’s a devil in human form—a man whose fortune is as mysterious as his past. He’s feared by many, respected by few, and loved by none. When Jenny is thrust into his world, she expects nothing but cold indifference or worse. After all, what else could come from marrying the Devil himself? But Jenny soon discovers that Richard is not what he seems. Behind his fierce gaze and imposing presence, she finds a man who is fiercely protective, attentive, and—surprisingly—gentle. He treats her like a priceless treasure, lavishing her with affection and shielding her from the very people who once mistreated her. For the first time, Jenny feels seen, valued, and cared for. However, as she starts to fall for the man everyone calls a demon, her new life of luxury and love makes her stepmother and stepsister seethe with jealousy. Yet, beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect marriage lies a web of secrets. Richard’s dark past and the real reason behind their arranged marriage begin to unravel, revealing a connection between their families that runs deeper—and darker—than Jenny ever imagined. When Jenny discovers Richard’s affair, she’s torn between the man she’s grown to love and the dangerous truths that threaten to tear them apart. As Richard’s enemies close in and his true nature begins to surface, Jenny must navigate a treacherous path filled with deceit, betrayal, and revelations that will change her world forever. Can she trust the man who has captured her heart, or is she merely a pawn in his deadly game? Jenny finds herself at a crossroads. She must decide: fight for the love she’s found or flee from a man who might be far more dangerous than the devil everyone believes him to be.

"Honey, what are you doing?" When they got married, Qiao Xiaon'an thought he was an iceberg, even the fire couldn't melt. She didn't expect to be captivated by her charm so quickly, and moreover, he was an invaluable man who had preserved his purity for twenty-eight years. Gee, she really struck gold. Want to read a doting story? Come and read the daily pampering of Mrs. Yun. A chance encounter that led to a matchless love story.

The Silver Python Cheongsam, an heirloom, inexplicably came to life one day...

"Hubby, I don't want anymore, I feel terrible..." "Baby, be good, finish up this medicine." The handsome man embraces the woman in his arms, coaxing her tenderly as he feeds her the medicine. Joanna Lawrence stumbles upon Ashton Heath, the most esteemed scion in all of Closia City, and ends up sleeping with him for the night. After he offers her benefits in exchange for their marriage, the newly appointed Mrs Heath suddenly has the power to have everything she ever wished for. "Hubby, I slapped the Movie Queen Faye today, was I too much?" "Baby, does your hand hurt? Let me rub it for you." "Hubby, I maxed out your credit card, are you angry?" "Baby, are you happy with your purchase? Let me know when you need more." "Hubby, I'm tired today, I don't want to move..."

He married the daughter of the Lancaster family purely for revenge. He expected her to be obedient and submissive, not to resist or show emotions—a perfect pawn in his plan for vengeance. However, when his gaze locked onto the third daughter of the Lancaster family, the one who barged into the living room was her—disheveled and stained with blood. She seemed ordinary, but beneath the surface, she hid an unknown sharpness. "Do you love me?" he asked coldly. "You're crazy!" she rolled her eyes in disdain. In that moment, he smiled with satisfaction, believing he had everything under control. But she fought back. Marrying him was merely one step in her own plan. Four years later, with the Lancaster family completely destroyed, she threw the divorce papers in his face, smiling like the final victor: "Albert Wilson, have you finished using me? Thank you for making me think I once loved you. Now, never see me again, even in death." Just as she turned to leave in triumph, she accidentally walked into a gang's arms deal, and an explosion forever separated her from him. It was only when he found the two-month pregnancy test result among her belongings that he realized he had lost the only salvation of his life.

sabrina married a tycoon , one of the richest men in the country without knowing, after going through the worst phrase of her life she’s surprised at the twist of fate .

Ava’s marriage was nothing like she had anticipated. Despite being married to the man she loved, she had endured nothing but humiliation and misery from her husband for the past five years. She put up with everything in the hopes of one day carving out a space in his heart. But her husband ultimately drove her to the breaking point when he handed her the divorce papers on their fifth anniversary, claiming that he loved someone else. He had taken all her family assets her father had left for her. The shocking truth that the man she had been in love with for ten years had caused her father’s death was the blow Ava couldn’t take it. Devastated, Ava didn’t want to give birth to his child in her womb. ------ “I loved you with all my heart and gave you everything, but you ruined me and my family, Dylan Brooks. I won’t give you this baby. This baby belongs to me and will go with me to the grave. A cruel man like you don’t deserve to be a father,” Ava said as she slit her wrist. "I regret loving you, Dylan. I wish I’ll never see you again in my next life." These were her last words before she drifted into the lap of death. ------- She thought this was the end of her life. But fate had other plans. She woke up in the past, four years ago, on the day of their first wedding anniversary. Since she was given another chance to rectify her mistakes, she vowed to protect her father and the family business. She resolved to cut all ties with her ruthless husband. But wait! Why did Dylan act so possessive and caring? Why did he declare she was the only one he wanted as his wife? Should she believe him and give him another chance? Or should she take revenge on him for what he did in her past life? -------- “Please, Ava…come back to me,” Dylan pleaded with Ava on his knees. “I’m ready to atone my mistakes. I’ll do everything to make you happy. Just don’t leave me, okay? Tell me, what can I do to get your forgiveness?” Ava stared coldly at the man who had ruined her in her previous life. “Do you want my forgiveness? Then hand over everything to me, Dylan. I want you to feel the same agony I did." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can check my other books. Accidentally Married to Mr. Billionaire - Completed The Billionaire's Sick Wife - Completed Temptation of Billionaire's Secret Lover: A tale of love and revenge - Completed. The Contract Bride of Mr. Reid - Ongoing, daily updated.

°MATURE AUDIENCES• He carried me, my legs wrapped around his waist, while my back rested against the wall. I loved this position when he gave it to me. I thought he was an ordinary man. I thought that since I had already tasted his touch, the dreams of our intimacy always haunting me, I could own him. Finally, as a goddess, I believed I could enjoy myself freely this time, get lost in pleasure, which I could finally savor. I wanted him for myself alone, my personal treasure. But then I began to fall for him. A treasure I thought I could use and discard at will became something I couldn't go a day without. His presence became my weak point, my doom and yet, I couldn't help but embrace him. __________ "They all deserve to die a terrible death." These were the words of the goddess of revenge when the anguished cries of a woman, a victim of relentless domestic violence reached her divine ears. Bound by her sacred duties and forced to wait for the souls of the guilty men to return for judgment, the goddess was patient. For thousands of years, she waited. And when the time came, she descended into the mortal world, inhabiting the body of a young billionaire to exact her divine punishment. Victory was a certainty for her. She had always prevailed, delivering justice to those who deserved it. But this time, her task proved unexpectedly complex. Living under the same roof with her husbands after signing a marriage deal, one of them proved to be no ordinary man. Tristan D'Leon, a vampire, a creature born from the depths of hell, carrying his own mysterious burdens and duties. Their fates intertwined, both driven by obligations they could not ignore. Yet, as time passed, something unthinkable began to take root: love. For Jade, whose purpose was to mete out divine punishment, falling for a millennia-old vampire was unthinkable. Why him? Why now? This was not her first time walking the earth, so why had the will of heaven suddenly shifted? As Jade navigated the complexities of her mission and her growing feelings for Tristan, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. The goddess of revenge, known for her unwavering dedication to justice, was now faced with a daunting question: could she truly fulfill her duty when her heart was no longer aligned with her purpose?

Lyla Knight thought she knew her husband, the enigmatic and stoic Noah Anderson—CEO of a billion-dollar empire and the golden bachelor of City A. Their marriage was a quiet agreement, a union arranged by their families to ensure Lyla's safety and happiness. For two years, Noah was away expanding his business, and Lyla pursued her dream of becoming a singer, believing they were just two polite strangers bound by a contract. But appearances can be deceiving. Noah Anderson, the king of the business world, has always been a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Beneath his calm demeanor lies an obsession—a love so deep that he’s been silently protecting his innocent "little rabbit" from the shadows. When he finally returns, his carefully constructed facade begins to crack. “Sweetheart,” he murmurs one day, his voice a mix of pleading and determination, “I let them think I didn’t love you enough to show you off. But now, can we go public? Let me slap their faces with the truth.” Even the king of hell is willing to make puppy eyes to convince his wife to acknowledge him as her husband—a sight that leaves his assistant Cheng fleeing the office in shock. But Lyla’s world is truly shaken when she stumbles into Noah’s private library and finds a hidden treasure trove: old, secretly taken photos of herself from years before they were married. Her heart pounds as she backs away, only to collide with the man himself. His familiar scent surrounds her as his deep, velvety voice whispers near her ear, “It has always been you, sweetheart.” Caught between the shy, gentlemanly facade she believed in and the possessive, passionate man he truly is, Lyla must navigate the truth about her husband and their secret marriage.

I was hit by a truck and died. Then I met a goddess. I thought she would send me to a fantasy world to learn magic. Instead, she transmigrated me to a parallel universe very similar to Earth. Now I have a wife and two children, I have to work hard to give them a good life. Oh, did I ever tell you that I was sent to a 3rd world country in 1999?

Naomi Luke, a 23-year-old woman, had yet to marry. In her family, turning 24 without a husband was considered a curse, and the solution was simple but unyielding—become a reverend sister. On the morning of Naomi’s birthday, Naomi was informed that her time had come; she was to embrace the life of a reverend sister. But fate, it seemed, had other plans in store for her. When Naomi meets the vampire stranger,her fate takes a mysterious turn

Warning: Mature Contrent. A Queen, chosen from birth to usher a new era in the world of dragon riders, the future of Khazanar rests on Amasir’s shoulder. Raised during the war between two Queens, she was trained to become a powerful god and the next Queen of Khazanar. For days after her mother’s death, Princess Amasir lived only for revenge as she trained for the day when she would kill the Prince and the cruel Queen who was responsible for her mother’s death. The day finally came and as she was about to bury her sword into his chest, her powers vanished in an instant. It was stolen by the very man she wore to kill since she was a child. And as if that wasn’t enough, she soon found out that the crown Prince, Rughald, was her soul mate. For the first time in many years, Amasir is left powerless before the person she despises most. Killing him is no longer an option as her stolen power now resides within him. But letting him live means confronting something she refused to accept. Because if the bond between them deepens, Amasir knew she will stand at the edge of breaking the walls around her heart.

MY SOUL CRAVED FOR YOU EVEN BEFORE I MET YOUR BEING... "Now that I have tasted the serenity of laying my head on your masculine chest, no one can shove me away from you my king. we're entrapped to each other. come with me tonight...let me feed you the honey from my mother land...let me reveal to you the fertile and untilled land which no man has ever set their feet upon.. for it has been hiden from them for many a days...it is only yours to till..." Sheshije, a young maiden from the ukadama kingdom is forced by her greedy for power farther to mary Kodawa, the crown prince. Who is considered arrogant and evil by nearly every person in the kingdom... While being the damsel in distress she meets her knight in shining armor. Seghete who introduced himself to her as a hunter... due to reasons best known to fate.. the two end up falling in love at the very first day they met. Sheshije's father and the kodawa try their best to stop the mighty bond that was drastically sprouting between the two... Shock grips them all after finding out that Seghete is actually not a hunter but the only son of the great Tubheta emperor! SON OF THE MOUNTAIN YOU STOLE MY HEART. Is a novel beautifully painted with romance and a little potions of the taveta culture. One finds it hard to put it down once they start reading.. it has a fair portion of explicit mature content which may not be good for younger readers.. or anyone who feels uncomfortable with the content. the embodiment of local dialect, unforeseen plot twists not to mention the fantasy romance makes every chapter so worth reading!

After ten years of dating, Valerie forced Michael into marriage or pay back every dime she spent on him. He chose marriage… with a secret plan to buy his freedom in ten years. But after their honeymoon, Valerie insists they move into the very apartment complex he bought to escape her. Now, Michael is stuck with the wife he planned to leave, and Valerie has no idea she’s ruining his grand exit. With secrets, sabotage, and unexpected feelings in the mix, will they survive marriage—or destroy each other trying?

You never know the value of something until you lose it? For Brooke that couldn't have been more farther from the truth! After being cheated by her husband and younger sister, Brooke's miserable life of abuse takes a complete turn for the better when she finally signs the divorce papers! But things are only just getting better! What's this? She's been made joint heir to a multi-billion dollar company?! She's bought her stepfather's puny agency?! She's now the richest woman in the country?! And as an added bonus, her contract marriage husband is handsome and dotes on her every second of the day! Hold your horses, buckle your seats and witness one of the greatest, husband spoiling wife stories you'll ever see! With satisfying face slaps lurking at every corner!

Aren't you afraid of losing your life when you step inside??” He asked in his deep voice as he stared at Anna and she smiled faintly. “Third Brother, the only thing that has kept me alive this three years is the desire to see you, now after spending this three days with you, I can die in peace, without any regrets”. Her words came out soft yet filled with Soo much love and longing that tugged at Jayden's heartstrings. He leaned against his car, his gaze fixed on her yet his eyes showed no emotion and his face showed no expression. His gaze was cold and lifeless, devoid of any emotion just like the first time they met. “You don't have to love me Soo much Anna, Say yes to my brother and live a happy life, I will give you nothing but hell and pain”. His words came out cold, meant to scare her away but Anna smiled brightly as if she had heard the sweetest words. Her eyes twinkled and her soft gaze fell on him. “Third Brother, I would rather have hell  with you than have heaven with someone else”. Her words fell on his ears and he felt something within him move. he stepped closer to her in a blink of an eye and pulled her closer. silly girl, he murmured before slamming his lips on hers.

Omegaverse Series Abad-51 di negara Y, kota metropolitan paling maju dimana pusat berkumpulnya kelompok Alpha dan Omega. Terdapat universitas bergengsi yang diincar oleh semua golongan abo dan disanalah seorang gadis bernama Shen Bi Yu berkuliah. Pada hari ujian akhir semester, sebuah kecelakaan mempertemukan Shen Bi Yu dengan seorang alpha. Naluri alpha mengendalikan hasrat pria itu, tanpa pandang bulu menjerat Shen Bi Yu menuju hasrat bercinta. Berencana melupakan kejadian itu, pria itu datang menemui Shen Bi Yu. Dengan bersungguh-sungguh pria itu berkata akan mengejar Shen Bi Yu. Tanda tanya besar muncul dalam benak Shen Bi Yu. Bagaimana beta biasa seperti dia bisa menerima cinta seorang Alpha yang dikagumi semua lapisan masyarakat? Beberapa bulan kemudian. "Oke, kita akan bersama" Kata Shen Bi Yu yang luluh, setuju dengan cinta panas yang diberikan alpha itu. Beberapa minggu setelah bersama. "Hahaha, sungguh konyol!" Shen Bi Yu terpingkal sambil menahan perutnya yang keram akibat tertawa berlebihan. Dia menertawakan hidupnya yang dipermainkan oleh takdir Dewa. Diluar dugaan kekasih alpha yang mengejar cinta Shen Bi Yu adalah alpha yang ditakdirkan untuk orang lain. DILARANG KERAS melakukan PLAGIARISME Baca dengan bijak, ada adegan DEWASA (NSFW) Best Regards Leyley Head

“An illegitimate child will always be an outsider.” For Yu Lixue, life in the Yu family was one of endless humiliation. As the unwanted daughter with no mother to defend her, she was treated like a pawn, used, ignored, and discarded. Her talents—her paintings, her songs—were stolen by her stepmother and conniving half-sister, who claimed them as their own. Her life was a series of shadows and silence, living under their lies. But when her half-sister fled an arranged marriage with Mo Ran, a powerful but reclusive man, the family forced Lixue to take her place. Once again, her wishes were disregarded. Her marriage to Mo Ran was cold, distant—another prison she had no choice but to endure. Until the night she died in a mysterious accident, her pleas for justice buried along with her. Yet fate gave her a second chance. Reborn into the same world that betrayed her, Lixue returns with a vow: she will take back everything they stole—her art, her voice, her freedom. And when she reenters her marriage with Mo Ran, he surprises her with a proposition: he will help her get revenge against those who wronged her. But Lixue is wary. Why is this man, who barely showed her any warmth before, now offering to stand by her side? As they plot against the Yu family, Lixue realizes that Mo Ran has his own reasons for revenge. Their alliance begins to blur the line between ally and enemy, and she questions whether he’s truly on her side or if he has his own hidden agenda. In a world filled with deceit and betrayal, Yu Lixue must decide: will she risk trusting her husband, or will she forge her own path to reclaim what’s hers, no matter the cost? Excerpt: Lixue stared down at the steaming bowl of soup on the table, blinking in surprise. Mo Ran placed it before her with a steady hand, his usual calm expression softened just slightly by a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. She tried to catch his gaze, but he’d already turned away, busying himself with the teapot. “Why are you…?” she murmured, glancing between the bowl and him, her voice trailing off. He looked up, meeting her eyes with a hint of amusement. “Why am I what?” She fumbled for words, her cheeks warming. “Why are you…being so nice to me?” A small smile played on his lips, barely there but just enough to leave her heart fluttering. “Is it so strange for a husband to be kind to his wife?” She opened her mouth to reply, but nothing came out. The Mo Ran she remembered from her past life had been as cold as winter, never sparing her a second glance. This new version of him, warm and considerate, left her feeling…confused. “Eat,” he said, his voice soft. “You didn’t eat much at breakfast.” She nodded, taking the spoon with a slight tremor in her fingers. The soup was rich, comforting—something she would have loved as a child. The warmth of it melted away a part of her guardedness, leaving her strangely vulnerable. As she set down her spoon, she glanced at him again, still puzzled. “What’s gotten into you, Mo Ran?” “…” “Let’s just say I want to spoil you my darling..” Extra tags: #Rebirth#FaceSlapping #SchemingSister #ColdHusbandTurnedSweet#EnemiesToLovers#IllegitimateDaughter

"'I don't care, Sarah. I despise you. I despise the whole of you." Xavier's growl sent shivers down her spine. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers, seeing right through her. Tears welled up as he sneered, "I'm Xavier Adrian. Your feelings mean nothing." Sarah's heart shattered as his words pierced through her innocent heart. "Then who am I to you?" she trembled. Xavier's whisper sent fear coursing through her veins and he slowly let out his usual sinful smirk "I'm the Devil and you're my prey." "When darkness reigns, survival is luxury." Sarah Parker, a 19-year-old aspiring journalist, once dreamed of uncovering truth and making a name for herself. But when tragedy struck, her world shattered, leaving her with emotional scars. Now, she's forced into the dark world of the Sin-Nation Empire, where Xavier Adrian reigns. Xavier Adrian, the CEO of Nexus Tech by day and the leader of Sin-Nation-Empire at night, hides a tortured soul behind his piercing blue eyes. The son of Andrew Adrian, his blood comes with power and violence, and Xavier knows that the shades of a father’s sins are something one cannot run away from. When the two broken souls meet, Sarah is confronted with a side of her own darkness as twisted as nightmare and Xavier faces a bigger nightmare . In a world where loyalty is luxury and survival is a constant battle, can Sarah and Xavier find a way to overcome their demons, or will they become each other's destruction?

Chen jia xin, a clumsy and delicate looking girl, who works really hard every day and still creates time to spend with her boyfriend, arranges for both of them to go on a vacation. She suddenly catches him in bed with the receptionist. Wang xi yi the big boss of city k, no one dares to mess with him coincidentally ended up in bed with jia xin. “Miss you are three weeks pregnant” jia xin felt her life has come to an end, “I will marry you “ xi yi said with no slight of hesitation. Can this two different people coexist, will they end up falling for each other.

Follow Instagram @sere_nity_lee for new info novel of Serenity Lee [Mature content] [WSA 2022] || Vol 1-3 END "So, you are, my lecturer?" Audia asked as the two of them were on their way in Alvin's private car. Alvin cleared his throat once. "Yes, that is so." "No wonder I feel like I know your face," said Audia, matching her memory. "What do you teach, huh?" "Architecture." Audia nodded her head while her mouth formed an 'o' shape. 'Uh? .... Wait ... what?' Suddenly the nerves of her brain suppress the memory in the hippocampus. "Mr. Mandala?" Audia asked for sure. Which immediately got a nod from Alvin. "No way!" Audia screamed in disbelief. Her eyes narrowed at Alvin. "Why?" asked Alvin in surprise. A Mandala H, that's what Audia remembers when the new lecturer introduced himself when he first taught. Wearing a plaid shirt, smooth hair, neatly slicked back, glasses always perched on his sharp nose. Came with a bag containing his laptop and a textbook for teaching. Lecturer arrogant, pretentious cool, stingy smile, flat face, killer. Very different from Alvin who is now her husband. Unexpectedly 'that Mr. Mandala' and Alvin—her husband, turned out to be the same person. 'That annoying person turned out to be my husband?' she thought. 'Oh noooooo!' * * ******* ** The bride-to-be suddenly withdrew from the marriage due to an arranged marriage. Then run away and the news is not known. The groom-to-be was left speechless in front of the invited guests. Worry for a moment. Canceling the marriage contract or looking for an impromptu replacement bride. Until his eyes caught a woman in a white dress sitting among the invited guests. The other ones were students at his campus where he had just taught. As a substitute teacher. How will the story of their marriage continue? Will the seeds of love grow between these two strangers? With a myriad of question marks in the bride's heart, why was she chosen among the many other single women who were also present at the grand wedding of the son of one of Indonesia's well-known real estate entrepreneurs. cover: www.freepik.com === INCLUDE COLLECTION/TAP LOVE/ADD BEFORE READING. SO THAT THIS STORY IS IN YOUR READING LIST AND GETS NOTIFICATIONS WHEN NEW CHAPTER UPDATES ^^ CONTINUE SUPPORT THIS STORY, by throwing BLUE STONE'S POWER STONES FOR THIS STORY! — 1 POWER STONE WILL GET 1 FREE VOUCHER TO OPEN THE LOCKED BOOK. DON'T FORGET, A 5 STAR REVIEW YES! THANK YOU

I traveled inside a woman who is hot and rich and is a big actres. only to discover that her husband lives as her bodyguard, he seem to be dumb and acts like a child while I met a child and he seem to be my child? but why does my son calls a maid as his mom and and don't even recognize me....just what is happening in my life

Ash is living with her bestfriend after their parents trusted one another to make Ash and her roommate alone. They went on a date and it hit off. Later that night she catches him doing what she didn't expect. Will this affect their relationship?

Many call me obsessed, but my Mann is different so ofcource I'm going to love him, so, so much especially since he feels the same.

A powerless woman’s worst nightmare is marrying someone against her will. When those who are supposed to protect her betray her in the vilest of ways, Leonor is forced to marry a Duke known for his cold nature and repulsive appearance. After a miserable childhood, it shouldn’t have been a surprise to her that her future was never truly in her hands in the first place. Duke Desmond de Montclair was nobody before the war. He garnered the King’s favor by doing the impossible in battle. Unfortunately, any achievement is eclipsed by his appearance and unbearable personality. In a kingdom that idolizes beauty, there is no room for someone like him. At first, Leonor finds life with the Duke to be what she’s used to - walking on eggshells and never speaking what’s truly in her heart. Eventually, things slowly start to change as the Duke learns about the horrors she faced while living with her family. His power becomes the key to her revenge. However, in a moment where she feels cornered, Leonor confesses to the Duke that she’s in love with someone else. The progress she has made with the Duke comes crashing down around her. Will her magic abilities be enough to convince the Duke not to throw her out? If she can make herself useful to him, perhaps she can gain his sympathy somehow…

Jake, a cocky 22-year-old pro gamer and millionaire, loses a high-stakes match and, in a fit of frustration, picks up an old book gifted to him by a friend. As he scoffs at the story of a lazy, despised noble, the pages suddenly pull him in, throwing him into the body of the very character he mocked: the disgraced heir to a crumbling medieval kingdom. Surrounded by scheming brothers and a world eager to see him fail, Jake must shed his deadbeat ways, using his gamer instincts to outwit rivals and master his new reality. Can a gamer truly rewrite the fate of a fallen prince?

"You know what a good girl would have done? A good girl would have stayed home instead of sneaking out of her father's compound just to get a man to fuck her. A good girl wouldn't have stabbed a man like me with a pen. And most of all, a good girl wouldn't be turned on by holding a gun to a man's chest." I lean closer to her. "You're no good girl, Ivanna." "You… you're wrong." "Go on then. Come on. Pull the trigger." *** My name is Ivanna. I am the daughter of Misha Sidorov, the head of the Krasnoyarsk Bratva. I have just graduated and I’m about to go to college. My life is perfect until Sergio Sakharov comes into the picture. He is the darkness itself. He reigns over the entire Sakharov family and by extension, the Dvina River Vory Bratva. His word is law, and his desire is absolute. Everything changes in a split second when he steals me away and holds prisoner in Tyva, a bride for his only heir. But Sergio doesn’t take no for an answer. He always gets whatever he wants and against all reason, he claims me for himself instead. He thinks I’m the perfect match for his desires and he is determined to keep me close, even if I fight him at every turn. Except, I’m no helpless pawn. I’m not innocent. I have tasted his dark side, and I want more. The don himself, the man they call the Volkov of Dvina River appeals to me in the most sinful of ways. His wickedness draws me in, and when he decides that he wants me, I’m helpless. I can’t resist him, even if it means giving myself to him. He may think he has power over me and can control me every step of the way, but I’m about to show him who the real boss is.