Melanie Saul

He owns the school. I just survive in it. Matt was supposed to be my safe place. My best friend. My maybe-someday. Until he chose her—the girl who’s bullied me for being poor, curvy, and unwanted since day one. Now he’s dating her, and I’m left with nothing… Except rage. And a deal I never saw coming. Lucien Knox Ravenscroft is danger in a tailored uniform—the son of a trillionaire, heir to Ravenscroft Academy, and the guy every girl wants. He also happens to be her ex. And nobody dumps him. Especially not for some millionaire’s son. So when he offers me a deal—a fake relationship that puts us front and center—I say yes. He wants revenge. I want Matt to regret ever choosing her. But then comes the bet. If Matt notices me again, I win—and Lucien will help me ruin her. If not… I’m his. For as long as he wants me. Now the whole school is watching. My father works for his powerful, monstrous dad. My crackhead mother is a secret buried deep. And Lucien? He doesn’t believe in soft. He plays dirty. And the more we fake it, the more real it feels. This isn’t love. This is war. Fake Dating the Bad Boy for Revenge is a dark high school romance filled with betrayal, secrets, obsession, and a heroine who refuses to stay quiet. No one fakes a relationship with Lucien Knox Ravenscroft… and survives it whole.

“I’m already engaged.” I heard Richard say almost in a roar. Everywhere went silent. “I’m engaged,” there was a slight pause, as if he was searching for the words. “To Stacey Smith.” he finally revealed, with that familiar smug voice I despised. Wait!! D-did he just say Stacey Smith? Like me? Stacey Smith? I stood still, frozen with shock, trying to piece together the words in my head, to confirm what I thought I heard. ~~~~~~ Stacey Smith has been working quietly as a Secretary at Desmond Pictures for about a year, slowly but steadily building her résumé to kickstart her dream of becoming a movie Director but her mundane life is turned upside down when her arrogant, playboy boss who she hates suddenly proposes to her. Billionaire Richard Desmond would rather lie that he is engaged than lose an investment deal. Then comes his perfect victim, Stacey Smith, his Secretary who he has never really noticed but coincidence had made her perfect for his agenda. Afterall who wouldn’t want to be engaged to the hottest billionaire in LA. But things get more complicated as dangerous alliances are made, contracts are formed and obsession grows in plain sight all at once. Would they be able to work together for their mutual benefit despite the constant obstacles thrown at them or would the secrets they both hide rear up and destroy what might have been?

"My fiancé cheated on me with my best friend, and I told him I'd sleep with any man just to call it even. So, will you sleep with me?" I spat. He took a step back, eyebrows raised."No strings attached? No cuddling, no phone calls, and no matter how good we f**k, we leave it at that." After a one-night stand with the Mafia god, Ace, Aubrey found out she was married to him and no memory of saying yes. But the real shock comes when she learns her ex-fiancé, Xavier—the man who cheated on her with her best friend—isn't just a liar. He's a drug lord. And a killer. Now caught between two dangerous men on opposite sides of a bloody war, Aubrey must navigate a world of secrets, lust, and deadly loyalty. Xavier wants her back—not out of love, but obsession. Ace? He says he doesn't do love. But the way he protects her, touches her, claims her… tells a different story. Torn between the man she thought she loved and the one who just might teach her what real love—and real pleasure—feels like, Aubrey must make a choice. Would Aubrey choose Xavier who she had loved all her life even after finding out he is a serial killer or would she give the Mafia god a chance to show that he can love her better and f**k her better?

"One night, Alana Ferrer found herself sharing an intimate session with the man whom she adores, her brother-in-law, Theo Brown. Followed by her fantasies, she tried her best to seduce him. However, will she succeed? - EXCERPT: "Why should I swallow this sense of injustice, brother-in-law?" "Then whatever you want, I can give you anything," Theo sneered rhetorically. "Anything?" Alana went into a trance for a moment before hooking her lips and smiling. “A beautiful and affectionate person like me is definitely much better than my sister Ysabel, how about you abandon her and marry me?”"

He hates her so much but she feels so safe with him... Orla Sullivan is the seventh and last daughter of Arnold Sullivan. She is a young girl who is loathed and rejected by every member of her family. Though a Sullivan, Orla lived a solitary life until she met Callan Barlowe at an uninvited dinner in her home. Callan Barlowe is a ruthless billionaire, a man whose aura exudes dominance and agitation. He believes in working hard to make money and when he needs to relax; sleeping with high-class hoes is not an option, but a must-do for him. Marriage is not included in the list of things he has to do in life, but his mother wants him to get married at all costs. Callan's and Orla's worlds collided and now, Orla's life is about to completely veer around from worse to something more inimical because she's about to get married to Callan Barlowe; the ruthless billionaire boss who doesn't give a sh*t about anyone.

Getting pregnant by her boss after a one-night stand and suddenly leaving her job as stripper was the last thing Serena had hoped for, and to make matters worse, he is the heir to the mafia. Serena is calm while Christian is fearless and outspoken, but somehow the two must make it work. When Christian forces Serena to go through with a fake engagement, she tries her hardest to fit in the family and the luxurious life the women live while Christian is fighting as hard as he can to keep his family safe, but everything takes a turn when the hidden truth about Serena and her birth parents comes out. Their idea was to play pretend until the baby was born, and the rule was to not fall in love, but plans don't always go as expected. Will Christian be able to protect the mother of his unborn child? And will they end up breaking the rules? But most importantly, will he be able to keep his promise?

Everyday is a test. I struggle with past trauma and heartache daily, some days have me in such a choke hold I can barely breathe. Working as a florist brings me a small sense of peace while I try to work through my messed up life. Until I literally fall through the door of a conference room I was never meant to be in. Ronan Callaghan is the devil of the city. As the leader of the Irish Mafia, he's ruthless to the core. But what I've been told and what I see are two vastly different things. This man is a cinnamon roll. And hes willing to burn the world to the ground, JUST. FOR. ME.

Hiraya Lewis is a 4th year student of the College of Education. She worked tirelessly to give herself a better life. She is a student during daylight, and an angel in disguise at night. She’s a well known online stripper. Everyone sees her as an angel because of her prevailing beauty. Cassius Taylor is a cold-blooded, ruthless mafia boss. He works underground and murders those who deserve to be killed. He's a regular customer at the Red Room Club and his next target is it's owner, an underground business. The club is associated with human trafficking and illegal drugs. Cassius is more than just a mafia boss; he's also an agent who wanted to take revenge on those who killed his loving fiancee.

I looked at her amused. I got up from my seat and stood infront of her. Not too close, not yet. ''You imagine too much Ms. Vitale. I can assure you that I'm not plotting anything, although I did plan something different". I whispered the last part. ''W-what?'' She asked looking confused. Cute. ''I'm sorry for what happened that day. You are right, I shouldn't have kissed you without your consent.'' I said taking a step forward. ''You are sorry?'' She asked looking surprised. I chuckled. ''Yes'' I said taking another step. She leaned back slightly, it's almost unnoticeable, but didn't move from her place. Trying to look brave huh? ''T-Then why are you doing all this?'' She asked in low voice. I took one last step. We are finally too close. I can feel the heat radiating from her body. I started trailing my fingers from her arm to collarbone, she shuddered and goosebumps erupted on her skin. I leaned down, brushing her earlobe with my lips, making her breath uneven. ''Are you in a relationship Ms. Vitale?'' ''N-No'' Her words came out in a whisper. ''Good.''

🔥 THIS STORY CONTAINS EXPLICIT S*X SCENES, POSSESSIVE ALPHA ENERGY, AND INTENSE EMOTIONAL TENSION. READER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. When Liana Rivers fell into bed with her brooding, dominant, dangerously irresistible stepbrother, Killian Wolfe, she gave him everything, her heart, her body, her virginity. But when she discovered she was pregnant, and found out he was engaged to another woman, she ran. No goodbye. No explanation. Just a shattered heart and a baby he would never know. Now, seven years later, she’s a struggling single mom working as a hotel janitor, doing everything she can to hide her past, and her son, from the ruthless Alpha who broke her. Until one night, he finds her again. Richer. Darker. More powerful than ever. And he wants her back. Killian isn’t just here to play house. He wants control. Of her life. Her body. Her son. And this time, he’s not asking. She ran from him once. But now that he knows the truth… He’ll burn the whole d*mn world to keep what’s his.

"She paid a stranger to take her virginity—unaware he already owned her. Victoria Howlthorne only has one night to destroy her value and escape a brutal fate—being sold as a virgin to the infamous Alpha Moretti. But the dangerous stranger she chooses in the shadows of Devil's Lair isn't what he seems.  ""Buy a girl a drink?"" ""Shouldn't you be in college?"" he smirks. ""My birthday,"" she whispers. ""I'm celebrating survival."" She gives him her body. He gives her the most unforgettable night of her life… and takes her innocence with a hunger that feels destined. But Leo isn't just anyone—he's the dominant Alpha she was already promised to. She thinks she ruined the deal. He knows she just sealed her fate. When secrets unravel, desire turns to obsession. She tried to escape the monster. Instead, she gave herself to the devil who already owned her name. Will she run when she learns the truth, or surrender to the man who can never let her go?"

"Twelve years of love, loyalty, and promises—shattered in one gunshot moment. Aria thought she knew what love meant: sacrifices, patience, blind faith in the man she'd called her fiancé for over a decade. But on Valentine's Day, with a gun pointed in their direction, Liam instinctively shielded his ex, Sophia—while Aria was left bleeding and invisible. ""You almost died!"" ""And he didn't even look at me, Lili. He wrapped his arms around her like I was nothing."" Torn between heartbreak and dignity, Aria makes a bold move—marrying Liam's wealthy rival, Aiden Carter, in an impulsive act of revenge. But Aiden is more than a rebound. He's powerful, possessive, and unexpectedly protective—and he plays for keeps. Now caught between a love that failed her, and a man who may demand more than she's ready to give… Aria's heart faces the ultimate reckoning. Will she finally become someone's first choice—or lose herself trying?"

"Why are you here, Jadon?" "That's a good question, " Jadon answered out of the blue with a strained chuckle. Seeming rather agitated, he dropped his phone on his lap and ran his hand over his hair. "Why did you agree to see me?" he asked. Tapiwa looked away. "I don't know," she answered truthfully. "I kept thinking about you." ****** Waking up naked with a stranger in her bed wasn’t how Tapiwa pictured the end of her night out with her boyfriend. But the surprises are only starting. Soon, Tapiwa realizes she not only had her first time with a man she’d never met before, but she can’t remember it, and he is her boyfriend’s brother. Tapiwa wants nothing more than to forget what happened. Unfortunately, someone doesn’t want her to and is prepared to turn her life on its head for their own profit. Jadon isn’t sure where his life is headed. After being forced into the position of CEO and fighting for his father’s approval, he just found out he slept with his brother’s girlfriend. To make matters worse, someone else knows about his recklessness and is blackmailing him. When the chaos hits, who can they trust? Can Tapiwa and Jadon even trust each other? With danger lurking in the shadows and pressure from every side, Jadon and Tapiwa must figure out what brought them together and determine if it’s enough to keep them together. All before whoever is after them wins.

What if your brother's best friend became your worst distraction? Klaus, with his chiseled charm, piercing gaze, and reckless smile, was that distraction for Morticia. •••••••••• Morticia Addams had always noticed Klaus, her brother's best friend, since they were young. He was the ultimate forbidden fantasy. The man who could have anyone, and usually did. But she? She was an off-limits--an innocent nerd who lives in the shadow of her protective brother. Or at least, that’s what she told herself. She had always thought she stood no chance with Klaus because he's a notorious womanizer who chased everything in a skirt. For years, she watched as Klaus broke hearts and left women craving more of his reckless love and lust. But when she got into the same college as him, everything changed... Then, she discovered a different side of him - fierce, primal, and unapologetic. ~~~~~~~~~~ "Wha—is that a banana in your pocket?" Her gaze dropped on the bulge between his legs. He moved closer, trapping her against the wall. "Yeah. Would you like to eat it up?" His eyes drifted to her chest, lingering on her hardened n*ppl*s. "I wouldn't mind."

You think I want to be your wife? Rose laughed scornfully. Not a million times."Yes, Rose. You're going to take Rosa's place! I don't need you to be my wife, I just need you to stand there in Rosa's place!" Robert's words were emphatic."You know what will happen if you refuse me? Firstly, I will keep Kenzie out of your reach, secondly, I will deport your father Romeo, thirdly, I will sell you to a brothel!"

Trigger/Content Warning: This story contains mature themes and explicit content intended for adult audiences(18+). Reader discretion is advised. It includes elements such as BDSM dynamics, explicit sexual content, toxic family relationships, occasional violence and strong language. This is not a fluffy romance. It is intense, raw and messy, and explores the darker side of desire. ***** “Take off your dress, Meadow.” “Why?” “Because your ex is watching,” he said, leaning back into his seat. “And I want him to see what he lost.” ••••*••••*••••* Meadow Russell was supposed to get married to the love of her life in Vegas. Instead, she walked in on her twin sister riding her fiance. One drink at the bar turned to ten. One drunken mistake turned into reality. And one stranger’s offer turned into a contract that she signed with shaking hands and a diamond ring. Alaric Ashford is the devil in a tailored Tom Ford suit. Billionaire CEO, brutal, possessive. A man born into an empire of blood and steel. He also suffers from a neurological condition—he can’t feel. Not objects, not pain, not even human touch. Until Meadow touches him, and he feels everything. And now he owns her. On paper and in his bed. She wants him to ruin her. Take what no one else could have. He wants control, obedience… revenge. But what starts as a transaction slowly turns into something Meadow never saw coming. Obsession, secrets that were never meant to surface, and a pain from the past that threatens to break everything. Alaric doesn’t share what’s his. Not his company. Not his wife. And definitely not his vengeance.

Miya Ashton has always lived a life of luxury until it all comes crashing down in an instant. Her father suddenly leaves, leaving her in a difficult financial situation. Chased by unpaid debts, humiliated at college, and betrayed by her boyfriend, Miya almost loses hope—until a mysterious offer from a school principal changes everything. Victor Wyatt introduces Miya to Damian Sawyer, who's known for being a bit cold. To save her family from total destruction, Miya signs a crazy contract: she'll have Damian's heir in exchange for everything she's ever had. However, what seems like a simple deal soon turns into something much more complex. As Damian becomes caught up in a brutal conflict that threatens her family, Miya finds herself increasingly drawn into Damian's dark world and into a heart she never expected to open. But there's more going on behind the scenes than meets the eye. Damian's dark secrets and the lies of those closest to him put Miya's life and the child she's carrying in danger. As the power struggle reaches its peak, Miya must fight not only for her life but also for the future she and Damian have in mind. Will they succeed in overcoming their opponents, or will their relationship be ruined by a devastating secret?

"I, Lucia Volk..." she began again, determination in her voice. Draven’s expression darkened. "I would have to warn you, if you complete that statement, no one here will live to tell the tale." The threat sent ripples of fear through the crowd. Even the king stood frozen in place. Lucia’s breath caught. ‘Is he mad? How can he threaten an entire room of people, including the king, just to keep me?’ ‘That is our mate,’ Emily practically swooned. ‘He fears no one.’ Lucia Volks has spent her life as a servant girl in the Crimson Moon pack, and things got worse after being rejected by her mate. As she decided to accept her fate, she got a second mate, and he was someone that she could never have imagined, Draven Moonblood. Draven Moonblood, the most powerful lycan, never thought that he could find the light he had missed all his life in the form of Lucia Volks.

To drown away her emotional pain from a harsh breakup, Jayda went to a local bar to get wasted. There, she met Sebastian Miller, the multimillionaire with the worst personality but incredibly s*xy charm. Despite his flaws, she had a passionate one-night stand with him, creating a bond that binds them forever and forging a connection that transcends fleeting moments.

To save her sister’s life, Amara Leigh agrees to marry the devil himself—Lucien De Luca, the arrogant, controlling heir of a billion-dollar empire. Lucien needs a bride. Not for love, but to secure a billion-dollar merger and dethrone his corrupt father. Amara, with her soft eyes and unshakable pride, is the perfect pawn. The rules? No love. No touching. No asking questions. But behind Lucien’s cold eyes are scars and secrets... and a fire that threatens to consume them both. As the lines blur between hate and desire, Amara must choose: escape with her heart intact—or fight to tame the devil she married. In a world of betrayal, power, and broken promises, can a girl with nothing to lose teach a devil how to feel?