From USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Xavier Neal comes a dark, gripping romantic suspense standalone that you can devour in one sitting! Once upon a time, she was asked to put on a slipper. Little did this princess know, the arrangement she agreed to was going to get a bit more savage than the original fairytale... *This is a STANDALONE dark retelling, reinvention of the Cinderella fairy tale intended for ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY. This was originally featured in the Savage Bloodline Anthology but now includes a BONUS EPILOGUE! TROPE CHECK: Fairytale Retelling Mafia Romance Dark Romance Possessive Alpha Marriage of Convenience

From USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Xavier Neal comes a twisted, dark romance that you can read in one sitting! Once upon a time, she was asked to let down her hair. Little did this princess know, the arrangement she agreed to was going to get a bit more twisted than the original fairy tale... *This is a STANDALONE dark retelling, reinvention of the Rapunzel fairy tale attended for ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY. TROPE CHECK Fairytale Retelling Forced Proxy Hair Play Billionaire Romance Possessive Alpha

I took her innocence as payment. She was far too young and naïve to be betrothed to a monster like me. I would bring only pain and darkness into her sheltered world. That's why she ran.I should've just let her go... She never asked to marry into a powerful Russian mafia family. None of this was her choice. Unfortunately for her, I don't care. I own her... and after three years of searching... I've found her. My runaway bride was about to learn disobedience has consequences... punishing ones. Having her in my arms and under my control had become an obsession. Nothing was going to keep me from claiming her before the eyes of God and man. She's finally mine now... and I'm never letting her go.

My father owes a debt. I am his currency. I'm supposed to marry the recently crowned mafia king of the Foley family as repayment for my father's transgressions. I don't understand why the Foleys would want me, but I've grown up in a crime family, and I know the ugly consequences of not doing what you're told. But as the wedding date approaches, the deal changes, and I'm about to be wed to a man I know nothing about. In fact, I don't even know his last name. Instead of becoming a mafia princess, I'm marrying the henchman. Deklan. After one look at him, I'm not sure I'll survive the wedding night.

It started with a single look... my obsession, my desire, and need to possess the sweet, and incredibly naive Elena Romero. Dark raven hair, and piercing green eyes. She would make a beautiful bride. Ten-millions dollars and a forced signature later and she was mine. Like a thief I came in the dead of night and stole her away from her protected castle and placed her in a gilded cage made of gold. The deal had been made.She would become my wife. She would bear my children. She would bend to my will. But most importantly, she would help me destroy the man she loved most. The man who took everything from me: her father. *This is a dark mafia romance that contains mature themes and graphic violence.. This is a complete standalone that ends with a happily ever after. 100,000+ words long. There is NO cheating either.**

Today is my wedding day. In a few breathless moments, I will be Mrs Alejandro Montoya. He is the King of L.A, and everything a woman could want. Handsome, powerful, rich, and hotter than hell itself. But I am not just any woman. I am Alana Carmichael and I'm only here to save my father. I will not bow to any king. This is no fairy tale. This is my nightmare. He is fierce and unyielding. I should hate him. But, the way he looks at me makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before, and his touch sets my skin on fire. And as I uncover the secrets of our pasts, I discover that monsters are not always what they seem. Sometimes, the real monsters look like ordinary men. Fierce King is a forced marriage, dark mafia romance. It is book 1 in the L.A Ruthless series and features the Montoya crime family. Publishers Note: This book deals with adult and mature themes.

Jacob My father is dying, and I’ve been called back to Brooklyn to take my place as the head of the Italian syndicate. After a seven year absence, my first test of loyalty is to marry the granddaughter of the Irish mob’s leader. I may not want a wife, but I’ll kill anyone who tries to harm her. I only hope she doesn’t expect love in our marriage. I can’t—won’t—love her. Not ever. I don’t have it in me. Brenna My life has always been about duty. When my grandfather signs a marriage contract, I become a pawn in an alliance between the Irish and the Italians. Once again, I’m bound by duty. I’ve always been invisible—the person who fades into the background—except soon my new husband begins to see me. He’s a Brooklyn king, but will our enemies destroy my chance to become his queen?

First published in 1933, "The Shape of Things to Come" is science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells. Within it, world events between 1933 and 2106 are speculated with a single superstate representing the solution to all humanity's problems. A classic example of Wellsian prophesy, this volume is highly recommended for fans of his work and of the science fiction genre. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

He's a professional hockey player that lives on the edge. I prefer to play life by the rules.I'm the personal assistant at a sports agency that no one notices.Unless they need coffee.I don't like sports and I like professional athletes even less.I'm indifferent to the mostly male clientele, except for one.Mica "the savage" Petrov.When it comes to wild antics, Mica is the biggest offender of them all.He's reckless, wild and carelessly charming.I'm mortified that I find him attractive.But it doesn't matter because the guy hasn't taken a second look at me.Not once. In two years.Mica's career jeopardizing situation requires drastic measures to be taken to keep him in the game.He's got money, I've got debt and my boss has a crazy idea.Which is how I found myself stepping up to save him from himself.But at what cost?How long can I keep fighting my attraction?What ghosts from his past is he brawling with?All I know is that I need to defend my heart before this big defenseman steals it away.Can we win this game? Or is it too late for either of us?