The Italian's Fake Fiancée

"Tell me to stop," he said hoarsely, though his hands betrayed him, tracing her spine, feeling her warmth through the delicate lace. She didn't. Her fingers slid beneath his shirt instead, her touch light and her gaze never leaving his. "I won't," she whispered. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Lisa's reckless brother puts her in a precarious situation, she agrees to a simple contract with a wealthy billionaire to play his pregnant ex-girlfriend, a role suggested by his desperate fiancée, eager to call off the wedding. Lisa expects it to be simple and straightforward. However, an unexpected twist presents Lisa with a new proposal that changes everything - a year-long contract marriage that blurs the lines. Will it remain a marriage of duty and transaction or become something more? Discover if love can rewrite the contract in this captivating tale of love, desire, and unexpected passion. This is a SLOWBURN romance! #43 in bookworm (out of 4.48K stories)

Leonardo Bianchi, the 27-year-old leader of the Italian mafia, harbors a deep-seated hatred for the Americans. His rage stems from a tragedy he can never forgive: James Lawrence, the powerful head of the American mafia, is responsible for the death of Leonardo's mother. In a shocking twist of fate, Leonardo is forced to sign an alliance with James to strengthen their empires. The deal comes with an even more bitter price-marriage to James's daughter, Crystal Lawrence. Leonardo vows to make her life a living hell, using her as a pawn in his quest for vengeance against her father. But Crystal is no victim. Fierce and unyielding, she fights back to protect her family, refusing to let Leonardo break her spirit. As their toxic marriage turns into a dangerous battle of wills, the lines between love, hate, and loyalty blur. Amid betrayal, power struggles, and the looming shadow of their shared past, Leonardo and Crystal must confront their dangerous desires. Will their mutual hatred destroy them both, or will an unexpected spark ignite a fire neither of them can control? "Dangerous Desires" is a gripping tale of revenge, power, and the fine line between love and destruction.

Lincoln and Stephanie had been friends for years, meeting at university and becoming best friends almost immediately. So when Linc is told his company won't be his without him being in a committed relationship, who else does he turn to but his best friend? Steph would do almost anything for Linc. He had been with her through thick and thin. Never judged her, always supportive, and all-around great guy. So when he asks for a favour, she can do this for him, right? Nothing would change. They were best friends. A short-term arrangement won't cost her anything. After all, he would do it for her. It's the right choice, really. Tropes Friends to lovers Fake relationship Forced proximity He falls first HEA 66,000 + words.

My grief is a lie. His guilt a weapon. And remembering will destroy whoever I used to love. Maybe this was it. Maybe she had already crossed the line between the living and the lost. The thought of reuniting with Alexei, of seeing him again, wherever he was, felt less terrifying than stepping through that door to meet his killer. Death, at least, would have been merciful. Forget everything you think you know about mafia romance. This isn't a story about an innocent girl stumbling into a dangerous world. Claire lived in that world, she just can't remember how... or what it cost her. A love story where the deepest betrayal may be the one you inflict on yourself. Fair warning: this book will break you, reshape you, and leave you desperate for answers you're too afraid to face. ⚠️ Content Disclaimer ⚠️ This work contains mature themes and potentially triggering content, including but not limited to: violence, death, emotional abuse, manipulation, trauma, sexual tension, and morally complex relationships. Copyright Disclaimer © MaryRose 2025 This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and settings are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without the author's signed authorization.

When powerful CEO Cillian and a scrappy waitress Amelia wake up married after a blurry night in Vegas, they must sort out their differences and prove to their family that their accidental union is much more than just a simple mistake. Standalone in the Yours Series *** Amelia Bennet never dreamed she'd wake up in Vegas nursing a killer hangover in bed next to a billionaire-or that he'd turn out to be her brand spanking new husband. Cillian Sterling, the heir to the Sterling empire and a walking ego trip, offers her a deal of the century. Pretend to be his smitten wife long enough to fool his father. In return? He'll fund her fashion line that she's dreamed of since she was a child. The catch? They have to play happy families in public while surviving each other's company without setting fire to the lies they've built. However, soon fake kisses start to linger longer, and the line between heat and hate blurs. In a world where appearances are everything, pretending to love him might be the most difficult game Amelia's ever played. Together, they must survive sharp-tongued family, unwanted feelings, and a dangerous truth that threatens to unravel their charade. The question isn't if someone's going to crack, but rather, who will fall first? *** Weekly updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

"A wealthy businessman hires an escort to pose as his fiancée to escape family pressure-but what begins as a transaction slowly unravels into a powerful journey of healing, trust, and unexpected love."

After two years of smooth sailing at your dream job in the big city, a disastrous morning at your favourite coffee shop changes the course you had so carefully set for yourself. We all know fate cannot be planned...but can it be manipulated? Read to find out more! **This story updates weekly**

Lisa and her boss, Alessandro, agree to spite their exes by pretending to date, but things begin to backfire when fake feelings become real along the way. ***** For two years, Lisa Brooks worked as a secretary to the powerful self-made billionaire, Alessandro Russo. He hardly noticed her, and to him, she was nothing more than a co-worker who wore conservative clothes, a tight bun, and followed his orders. But when Lisa's heart gets broken by her first love and Alessandro starts to lose his willpower to avoid Gretchen (his ex-girlfriend and now-client's wife), they decide to help each other out by fake dating. I mean, how hard can it be to not fall in love? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

●COMPLETED● Kate Russo was trained by birth to be a dutiful and compatible wife for the next Don of the Italian Mafia. She was forced to become a quiet lamb, but they don't know how rebellious and resilient she had become with time. But what happens when she finally meets the infamous Don and he's nothing like what she was always taught and believed he would be? Will she let her prejudice win or break the walls she'd build around her all these years. Rome Moretti, the next in line for the throne of the Italian Mafia has to marry his consigleire's daughter, in order to claim it. He didn't have a choice in the kind of life he was born in, but he did chose the kind of man he was. Nobody had ever seen him but feared his wrath. Will he let his marriage become something more than a bargain for the throne or push away his wife like every voice in his head that told a different story. ___________________________________________ #3 in badgirlgoodboy

(Cover by: @mayamarip0sa- thank you!) TO REWRITTEN! Mia Feather couldn't help but fall in love with one of the most biggest Mafia leaders, Vincenzo Rossi. She was kind, sweet and innocent. Too good for someone as bad as him. Vincenzo Rossi was powerful, rich and Italian. Not to mention handsome. He could twist anyone around his finger including Mia. They were both young, madly in love and soon to be married, however one day she is left broken and cheated on by him. Years later they meet again. Will Mia forgive her cold-hearted lover? Or will she leave her ex fiancé again to move on? SEQUEL: Cristiano's Craving. BETTER STORY: NEPENTHE. Unedited. First Written: March 2018