Forbidden Love

Maria is tired of believing in promises. After a new betrayal that leaves her broken on a rainy night, she meets Hector, a boy younger than her and totally out of place in her life. While Bernardo's memory still hurts, he tries not to get involved and not to feel again. But between encounters that are repeated and emotions that he cannot control, he discovers that, sometimes, it does not hurt to love, but to refuse to feel.

I've been a good daughter my entire life. I was meant to keep my legs together, my mouth shut, and live as I was told. The only choice I was given was to become a vet. That is, to heal animals. Not people. And definitely not a wounded member of a rival mafia clan. When I pulled the half-dead, impossibly handsome stranger out and saved him, I didn't yet know that he was the right-hand man of our country's mafia boss. And I, just so you know, am the daughter of the man who wanted to kill them. My blood is a curse to them. But my heart beats faster every time this dangerous man looks at me as if he can see right through me. It's obvious he doesn't have sweet feelings for me. I've never been a saint. But I've never wanted to be a sinner so badly...

Tereza: After my partner was killed on a case, my boss decided I needed therapy. I didn't want to go, but now I dream of killing my therapist. Because this arrogant jerk isn't just digging around in my head—he’s driving me insane. And the worst part? Over time, I’m starting to feel something for him that looks nothing like hate… Havryil: You know my rule? I don’t work with people who don’t want help. But for some reason, I made an exception for her. Tereza is like an explosive wrapped in the guise of a detective. She’s sharp-tongued, stubborn as hell, and sparks a dangerous desire in me to cross every professional boundary. She’s hiding more than meets the eye. And I… I’m ready to risk everything to uncover her secrets. Even if I have to use handcuffs to do it.

Cursed Moon by Celine Well tells the story of Stella, a young woman who arrives wounded and desperate in the territory of a powerful werewolf pack. She is fleeing a dark past, marked by a curse and a pregnancy that puts her in danger. Killian, a cold and feared werewolf duke, decides to protect her despite the rules and his own nature. As Stella tries to rebuild her life, secrets, betrayals, and threats emerge that challenge the pack. Amidst danger and destiny, an intense romance blossoms that will change their lives forever.

"FIRST PRIZE FOR BEST BOOK OF SHORT STORIES 2024 ABC" A woman embarks on a journey to explore the limits of pleasure, chasing sensations that promise to free her from routine, memory, and pain. What begins as curiosity soon turns into compulsion, as each encounter pulls her further into a world where desire becomes both escape and prison. The path she follows is anything but straight—marked by obsession, loss, and the quiet erosion of self. She learns that pleasure, when pursued blindly, leaves a trail of consequences: fractured relationships, blurred identities, and wounds that don't always show on the skin. In the end, she is forced to ask herself whether the pursuit was worth what it cost—and if she can ever find her way back.

Xavier Devereaux, a billionaire CEO and magnate who owns one of the most important pharmaceutical companies in the world, is known for his integrity, elegance, and kind nature. However, a betrayal from the people closest to him will change his life in the worst possible way. On a night that was meant to be a celebration, Xavier is drugged and deceived by his fiancée and his own brother, who manipulate him into believing he spent the night intimately with his fiancée. But something doesn’t add up. The woman who was in his bed that night was not who she claimed to be. Pretending ignorance, Xavier decides to investigate. His search leads him to discover Aitiana, a young woman of humble origin who was hired to be part of the deception. What begins as a search soon turns into an obsession.

Grace has never been the perfect daughter. She’s rebellious, impulsive, and the kind of woman everyone should stay away from. Lucas had no idea she was his partner’s daughter when he kissed her in a bar—when he touched her and wanted her. Now, that same young woman who pushed him to lose control will be under his authority, leading him straight into temptation. Grace wants him to fall into her trap… and Lucas is already falling. The problem? Her father is determined to find her a husband who can “control” her. An even bigger problem? He succeeds. Something much worse? On her wedding day, her father’s partner kidnaps her—because he can no longer escape Grace’s spell. Forbidden desire, power, and secrets—neither of them is prepared for the consequences of that dirty game.

In the heart of the mafia world, where every step is shadowed by danger, Kelly — the “mafia princess” — is playing a ruthless game of survival. Her life, built on secrets and blood-bound loyalties, changes after she meets him. What begins as a forbidden encounter soon turns into temptation… and conflict. When war is declared on her family, Kelly finds herself at the center of a brutal power struggle. In a world where trust is the rarest currency, she stands at the edge of collapse — caught between past and present, trapped in a web of intrigue and betrayal. The greatest challenge still lies ahead: a choice that will change her life forever. Will she walk away from everything and start over? Or will she find the strength to trust those beside her — even as her world burns?

Donatella Ferrini is invited to spend some time in London with her nephews. What she never imagined was that she would find passion and true love there. Patrick, the young Viscount Badminton, is a nobleman who dreams of love, never imagining that at the start of a new season he would find his muse. Will they be able to unite their lives? Will the age difference be an obstacle? Will the old-fashioned English aristocracy accept that a promising young viscount would formalize his relationship with a widow a few years his senior?

“Why are you doing this?” I ask, flustered, as his lips leave wet traces of a kiss on my shoulder. “Because I want to,” Max replies confidently. “And I usually get what I want.” “You’ve always hated me,” I say, breathless from our closeness. “As a stepsister,” he says, his eyes flashing. “I never wanted to be your brother, and now that desire has only grown stronger.”

A simple girl named Solomiya accidentally meets a spoiled girl who looks very similar to her. This happens just before the spoiled girl's wedding to a wealthy groom whom she only knows online. But she wants to escape abroad with her lover for at least a few days before the wedding. Mika came up with a plan to get her newfound doppelganger to replace her so she could “be” in two places at once. How will this adventure turn out for both girls and the groom? Which of them will bitterly regret it, and which will fulfill their dreams? A light and cheerful love story. Sunny Italy. The romantic Ligurian Sea.

In Natalie's life, everything seems to be “chocolate.” A rich father, a loving mother, an enviable boyfriend, friends. And also, a playful disposition and beauty that attract admirers like a magnet. But is it really that simple? Is it worth risking all this for a new suitor, whose very name makes her parents' hair stand on end? Who is he really? What will prevail: a sober mind, calculation, or feelings for the hot foreigner who has decided to turn her world upside down? A light, cheerful story full of adventures and vivid emotions. The text includes: different social statuses, cultural and generational conflicts, adventures, travels, and a cute dog.

He is Max “Lucifer” Yastrub — a crime lord who built his own empire on blood and fear. His name is a sentence. The tattoos on his hands are a map of sins, and his heart has long since burned in hell. She is Oleksandra Koval — Sandra to those close to her. She survived among wolves and has now become a predator herself. She isn’t afraid to look Lucifer straight in the eyes, even knowing it’s the same as signing her own death warrant. He wants to conquer her body. She intends to claim his soul. Their connection is a deadly challenge to criminal clans, to the law — and to themselves. There is no room for tenderness here. Only power, blood, and sin — a sin they will both have to pay for.

Vlad Malynovsky is a young, handsome local millionaire, the object of every girl's affection in our town. To me, he’s an unattainable star. How could a man like him ever take an interest in a village girl? Yet fate brings us together, and we meet at his parents' house. Our paths cross for the second time. "It feels like I’ve seen you somewhere before," he says suddenly, studying my face intently. "Maybe," I reply with a mysterious smile.

Emma has just finished high school and is ready to start university, excited to begin again and embrace her independence. But what she doesn’t expect is to run into Gonzalo, her brother’s best friend—the boy who has been her secret crush since she was eight years old. He has always seen her as “his friend’s little sister.” But Emma isn’t a little girl anymore. She’s confident, daring… and completely irresistible. Lingering glances. Accidental touches that set her skin on fire. A tension too intense to ignore. What begins as a dangerous game of provocation soon turns into forbidden desire. Now they must decide whether to risk their friendship, the secrets they keep, and the passion consuming them… or let it remain nothing more than a fantasy.

Her words kept circling in my head, refusing to fade. And beneath the surface, anger churned—raw, relentless. I despised myself for the desire, for the weakness that led me to her. Every glance, every stolen moment—we should’ve never crossed that line. She was never just a woman. She was the enemy. From the very beginning, she stood against everything my family believed in. I was supposed to stop her, not fall under her spell like a fool. And yet, here I am, torn between duty and the echo of her touch. Maybe the real question is— was it worth listening to my heart, even if it meant turning my back on everything I thought I knew?

He was born into an empire of ruin, raised by a man whose name alone makes the brave falter. But he is no mere heir. He is the danger himself — hiding behind a wicked smile and the reputation of a charming playboy. And woe to the girl he chooses.

Gaia never forgot that look. Amid dust, sirens, and chaos, he lifted his eyes just as she pressed the shutter… and the world seemed to stop. She didn’t know his name. She never saw him again. But something inside her recognized what she couldn’t yet understand. That same night, still shaken, Gaia agreed to go out with Bruno, her colleague—steady, protective, safe. Maybe it was time to choose a different story. What she doesn’t know is that Bruno has a brother. And he is the man in the photograph. When Gael returns, the three of them will face a truth impossible to escape: some glances are fate… and some loves always find their wayback.

Clara Beltrán arrived at the parish in Palermo looking for a job that would allow her to continue her studies. She never imagined that beneath the robes of the new parish priest lay a desire that would shake every boundary she had ever known. Ignacio Ortiz de Alvear is attractive, intense, and devoted to the most vulnerable… but he is also burdened by a secret that burns within him: his attraction to Clara. Every touch, every glance, every gesture of care becomes a temptation impossible to resist. Guided by faith yet consumed by passion, they must decide whether to surrender to the forbidden or continue living with the flame of restrained desire. Because in this game, sin has never been so irresistible.

High society is brutal. Especially when you're constantly surrounded by enemies. Especially when you witness something you were never meant to see. These people don’t tolerate loose ends. Get ready to say goodbye to your life. And even if — by some miracle — you survive, they’ll still try to crush you. They’ll destroy your reputation, shatter your dreams, and leave you utterly alone. Sounds fun? Well, that’s my everyday reality. My personal war. And I will win. No matter the cost.