Dark Empire Desires Series by Celeste Riley

In my empire, I claim what's mine. Even her.I'm her guardian—her keeper.I shouldn't covet her innocence, shouldn't crave to mark her as mine.But I will, because she's the temptation I can no longer resist.In my world, rules are bent and boundaries are broken.She was meant to be untouchable, but I've never been one to follow rules.I'm her protector, her guardian, but tonight, I see nothing but the woman she's become—ripe for the taking... moreIn my empire, I claim what's mine. Even her.I'm her guardian—her keeper.I shouldn't covet her innocence, shouldn't crave to mark her as mine.But I will, because she's the temptation I can no longer resist.In my world, rules are bent and boundaries are broken.She was meant to be untouchable, but I've never been one to follow rules.I'm her protector, her guardian, but tonight, I see nothing but the woman she's become—ripe for the taking.Her hesitant glances and soft blushes ignite something primitive within me.I shouldn't crave the innocence in her eyes, nor should I yearn to teach her the harsh lessons of my dark world.Yet here we are, teetering on the brink of an abyss she's too naive to comprehend.She calls it fear, I call it destiny. She's mine to claim, mine to protect.And I'll do whatever it takes to keep her—because she belongs to me.The Dark Empire series plunges into a world where power is absolute and control is everything. In this realm, possessive billionaires claim what they desire most, not with force, but with a devastating allure that's impossible to resist. Love in these tales is as dark as it is passionate, binding hearts with chains of golden temptation. Each romance explores the fine line between dominance and devotion, where every seduction could lead to either a heart's conquest or its surrender less

Being a single mom and struggling actress is hard enough - now I'm caught between a ruthless ex and a dangerous, irresistible billionaire with mafia ties.Every audition feels like a lifeline, every role a chance to change my future.When I step into Luca Brisco Studios, I never expect to meet Luca Devlin, a man whose very presence commands attention.He's more than a billionaire and producer; he's a man with a magnetic pull and a dangerous edge... moreBeing a single mom and struggling actress is hard enough - now I'm caught between a ruthless ex and a dangerous, irresistible billionaire with mafia ties.Every audition feels like a lifeline, every role a chance to change my future.When I step into Luca Brisco Studios, I never expect to meet Luca Devlin, a man whose very presence commands attention.He's more than a billionaire and producer; he's a man with a magnetic pull and a dangerous edge.Luca's offer of a lead role feels like a dream, but the reality is far more complex.His touch sends shivers down my spine, and our on-screen passion spills over into real life.I find myself drawn to him in ways I can't explain, even as his dark past threatens to consume us.Caught between my love for my son, Jett, and my growing feelings for Luca, I'm thrust into a world of crime and secrets.With my ex, Duke, refusing to let go and Luca's enemies closing in, I must decide if I can trust Luca with my heart and my son's future.Will our love survive the shadows that loom over us, or will the dangers of Luca's world tear us apart?"Ruthless Passion" is a stand-alone dark mafia billionaire age gap romance, complete with HEA and no cliffhangers, book 2 of the Dark Empire Desires trilogy. 18+ only. Please read responsibly, this book may contain triggers.The Dark Empire Desires series plunges into a world where power is absolute and control is everything. In this realm, possessive billionaires claim what they desire most, not with force, but with a devastating allure that's impossible to resist. Love in these tales is as dark as it is passionate, binding hearts with chains of golden temptation. Each romance explores the fine line between dominance and devotion, where every seduction could lead to either a heart's conquest or its surrender. less