Dark Sovereign Series by Bella J., Bella J

I’ve never met him. Never even seen him. But I’ve heard the whispers. The rumors. The stories about him being as cruel as his father. Maybe even worse. They say his presence wraps around your throat whenever he enters a room. And that’s exactly what I feel the moment he walks into the diner where I work, and I hear people breathe out his name. Alexius Del Rossa. They call him the crown prince of the Dark Sovereign—a society of men who own everything but the weather in this town... moreI’ve never met him. Never even seen him. But I’ve heard the whispers. The rumors. The stories about him being as cruel as his father. Maybe even worse. They say his presence wraps around your throat whenever he enters a room. And that’s exactly what I feel the moment he walks into the diner where I work, and I hear people breathe out his name. Alexius Del Rossa. They call him the crown prince of the Dark Sovereign—a society of men who own everything but the weather in this town. Men say he has ice in his veins, and women talk about the corrupted heart in his chest. He’s the kind of man you pray never to cross paths with. The kind of man a girl like me has no chance of surviving. But while his eyes trap mine, and his magnetism touches my skin, I’m unable to move when he forces me into a corner and hands me an envelope. It’s an offer. One I can’t refuse. See, I have nothing. No family. No friends. No home. I can disappear and no one will know. And that is exactly why he chose me. less

Alexius Del Rossa made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. A temporary arrangement. One that would benefit us both. Be his wife for six months so he can solidify his legacy, and I walk away with the security of having the Del Rossa name. Now I realize that it’s no longer that simple—not while his every command bends my will and entices me to obey. We’ve become each other’s poison—a toxic mix of his wicked touch and my dark desires... moreAlexius Del Rossa made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. A temporary arrangement. One that would benefit us both. Be his wife for six months so he can solidify his legacy, and I walk away with the security of having the Del Rossa name. Now I realize that it’s no longer that simple—not while his every command bends my will and entices me to obey. We’ve become each other’s poison—a toxic mix of his wicked touch and my dark desires. By day I’m the woman who walks by his side, and by night I’m the toy who kneels at his feet. He’s given me a taste of how it feels to indulge without limits, a glimpse of what life would be like as the queen of his empire. But I can’t ignore the warnings. The subtle stir of whispers that nothing is as it seems. Even though Alexius helped me conquer my demons once…I’m afraid my husband might just be the real monster I should fear. ❧ Author's note: His Wife is the second book in the Dark Sovereign series and should be read after Alexius. less

I warned her. I told her there’s no line I won’t cross to keep her. And that’s what I did. I crossed a line. Thing is, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again if I had the chance. This all started with me needing a wife—a wife I didn’t want. But things changed. She got under my skin and into my bed. Now, I’m not willing to let her go. Not even if she begs me to set her free. She knew the risk. She knew my love would come with a burden she’ll carry for the rest of her life... moreI warned her. I told her there’s no line I won’t cross to keep her. And that’s what I did. I crossed a line. Thing is, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again if I had the chance. This all started with me needing a wife—a wife I didn’t want. But things changed. She got under my skin and into my bed. Now, I’m not willing to let her go. Not even if she begs me to set her free. She knew the risk. She knew my love would come with a burden she’ll carry for the rest of her life. And the rest of her life is now; it’s here with me as her husband. Whether she spends it behind a locked door forever…that’s up to her. Author's note:. Unraveled is book three of the Dark Sovereign series and should be read after Alexius & His Wife. This is a dark, mature romance and contains situations that some readers might find offensive. This book is the final part of a trilogy and is NOT a standalone. less

We were only children when our eyes met for the first time. A connection sparked between us, and living under the same roof for the last fifteen years, growing up together only made it stronger. Nicoli Del Rossa sits next to his brothers at the table of the Dark Sovereign. And just like them, he’s not a good man. There’s a monster that lurks behind those deceptively beautiful blue eyes, a chaotic cruelty that stirs in his veins... moreWe were only children when our eyes met for the first time. A connection sparked between us, and living under the same roof for the last fifteen years, growing up together only made it stronger. Nicoli Del Rossa sits next to his brothers at the table of the Dark Sovereign. And just like them, he’s not a good man. There’s a monster that lurks behind those deceptively beautiful blue eyes, a chaotic cruelty that stirs in his veins. I’d be better off without him, and my heart would be protected if I kept my distance. But it burns. It pulses between us, and I find myself out of breath whenever he’s close. He made it clear years ago that I’m the one woman he’ll never touch, that he’ll do everything in his power to sever the connection we share—even if it means hating me. I still remember the words he said to me the day he had me pinned against a wall, our bodies yearning while our self-control hung by a thread. “You are a queen, Mirabella. But I will never be your king. ”. less

Our story began with secrets. Now, it’s consumed by twisted love. There’s always a cost when you belong to a man like Nicoli Del Rossa. He’s my king. My captor. The ruthless holder of my heart. But with the Dark Sovereign empire comes enemies who hunger for blood, and in the heat of a mafia war, buried secrets rise to the surface. Nicoli vows to protect me, but I can see the cracks in his truths. The lies. The betrayals. The web of deception unravels, leaving me unsure of who to trust... moreOur story began with secrets. Now, it’s consumed by twisted love. There’s always a cost when you belong to a man like Nicoli Del Rossa. He’s my king. My captor. The ruthless holder of my heart. But with the Dark Sovereign empire comes enemies who hunger for blood, and in the heat of a mafia war, buried secrets rise to the surface. Nicoli vows to protect me, but I can see the cracks in his truths. The lies. The betrayals. The web of deception unravels, leaving me unsure of who to trust. All it takes is one night—one night apart, one night lost in the shadows—before everything I tried to forget comes crashing back. Now, I’m no longer the woman he married. No longer his hummingbird with white lace in her hair. I’m a shattered soul, haunted by memories too dark to escape. And not even Nicoli can save me from the truth. His Queen is part of the Dark Sovereign world and the second part of Nicoli's story. This book is NOT a standalone and should be read AFTER Nicoli. less

Everyone treats me differently now. Like I'm this broken doll with glue sealing the cracks. It's okay. I can handle their pitying stares. But not his. Not Nicoli's. I hate the way he looks at me like I'm this fragile thing he's too afraid to touch. I want him to love me the way he did before this nightmare started. He needs to realize that I'm stronger than he thinks. I'm not a victim, and I'm more than a survivor. I'm a fighter... moreEveryone treats me differently now. Like I'm this broken doll with glue sealing the cracks. It's okay. I can handle their pitying stares. But not his. Not Nicoli's. I hate the way he looks at me like I'm this fragile thing he's too afraid to touch. I want him to love me the way he did before this nightmare started. He needs to realize that I'm stronger than he thinks. I'm not a victim, and I'm more than a survivor. I'm a fighter. And while Nicoli and his brothers hunt the man responsible, I'm plotting my own revenge. This isn't a Dark Sovereign war. It's mine. I didn't come out on the other side of this as a weaker woman. I came out a stronger queen. And Nicoli needs to see that. He has to stop blaming himself. I don't. After all, he did save me in the end. .. didn't he? Or is the worse still to come? less

I had to run. It was that, or marry a man my father auctioned me to when I was a little girl. I knew my father wouldn’t make it easy, but color me surprised when he sends Caelian Del Rossa to find me. The man is a menace. Arrogant. Infuriating. Enigmatic. He thinks he’s my knight in shining armor. I’m convinced he’s nothing more than my father’s retriever. Turns out my father asked the Dark Sovereign for help to get him out of the deal and me out of a marriage from hell... moreI had to run. It was that, or marry a man my father auctioned me to when I was a little girl. I knew my father wouldn’t make it easy, but color me surprised when he sends Caelian Del Rossa to find me. The man is a menace. Arrogant. Infuriating. Enigmatic. He thinks he’s my knight in shining armor. I’m convinced he’s nothing more than my father’s retriever. Turns out my father asked the Dark Sovereign for help to get him out of the deal and me out of a marriage from hell. Their solution? Marry Caelian instead. Granted, like me, he’s not exactly thrilled about it. But he’s a Del Rossa. Loyalty runs in his veins. He’ll do what’s expected of him. But I’m not a puppet. I can’t be controlled or manipulated. No smoldering looks or electrifying touches are going to tame me. And definitely not that one little thing that seems to set every nerve in my body on fire. The one thing that makes Caelian so dangerously seductive. The hunt. less

The first time I saw her, I told myself to walk away. She wasn’t meant for me. She wasn’t meant for anyone, really. She's too soft. Too good. Too… innocent. That’s why I couldn’t stay away. She doesn’t know it yet,. but she’s already mine. Every breath. Every step. Every second she exists—I’m watching. She’ll never be safe. Not from the world. Not from the people who want to take her from me. I see the way they look at her. Like she’s something they can steal... moreThe first time I saw her, I told myself to walk away. She wasn’t meant for me. She wasn’t meant for anyone, really. She's too soft. Too good. Too… innocent. That’s why I couldn’t stay away. She doesn’t know it yet,. but she’s already mine. Every breath. Every step. Every second she exists—I’m watching. She’ll never be safe. Not from the world. Not from the people who want to take her from me. I see the way they look at her. Like she’s something they can steal. But she’s not theirs to take. She’s mine. Mine to protect. Mine to ruin. Mine to keep. And if they think they can have her,. they’re already dead. less

I never wanted this life, this marriage. But Caelian carried me down the aisle, and a corrupt priest declared us husband and wife, ignoring the thousand no’s I screamed at our wedding. What began as a battle of wills has turned into an obsession. We were forced into a marriage of convenience, but somewhere between the hate and the heat, we found something more. Something dark and irresistible, something that binds us together even as it threatens to tear us apart... moreI never wanted this life, this marriage. But Caelian carried me down the aisle, and a corrupt priest declared us husband and wife, ignoring the thousand no’s I screamed at our wedding. What began as a battle of wills has turned into an obsession. We were forced into a marriage of convenience, but somewhere between the hate and the heat, we found something more. Something dark and irresistible, something that binds us together even as it threatens to tear us apart. Now, tragedy has struck the Del Rossa family, and they all blame me. I see it in their eyes, hear it in their whispers. Even Caelian looks at me as if I’m the reason everything is falling apart. In our imperfect marriage, love isn’t a fairy tale. .. it’s a war. *This is the epic conclusion to Caelian and Giana's story, and should be read after Caelian. less

Loving Isaia Del Rossa is like drowning in darkness. And with every possessive touch, every whispered command, I sink deeper under his spell. On this island, there is no outside world. No past. No future. Only him. His hands, his mouth, his obsession. He worships me, breaks me, makes me beg for the kind of pleasure I should fear. And he kills for me like it’s nothing. Because to Isaia…I’m everything. But love shouldn’t feel like a cage... moreLoving Isaia Del Rossa is like drowning in darkness. And with every possessive touch, every whispered command, I sink deeper under his spell. On this island, there is no outside world. No past. No future. Only him. His hands, his mouth, his obsession. He worships me, breaks me, makes me beg for the kind of pleasure I should fear. And he kills for me like it’s nothing. Because to Isaia…I’m everything. But love shouldn’t feel like a cage. He says it’s for my protection, that the world beyond these shores is too dangerous. But the longer I’m here, the more I wonder if this island was meant to protect me…or imprison me. Isaia’s not just keeping me safe. He’s keeping me his. less