Ergebnis für "Obsession" in Anthologien & Kurzgeschichten

They rule boardrooms, kingdoms, and secret empires. They build worlds—and break them—when desire demands tribute. In this explosive collection of five dark billionaire romances, five women are drawn into the orbit of men who share everything except restraint. From the smoked-glass corridors of power to the locked rooms where safety becomes seduction, every touch is a test, every command a promise. A woman who inherits a mansion haunted by three ancient protectors. An assistant who discovers her new board of directors prefers obedience in and out of the office.

Lust. Revenge. Greed. Hunger. Desire doesn’t care if you’re at the bottom of the ladder or the top of your game. Six masters of psychological suspense craft tales about people crossing moral lines in pursuit of their deepest desires. In these short stories, even the most mild-mannered characters can spin out of control when passion is at play. Hold on tight—there’s no turning back.

How far would you go for an obsession? A short story by Preeti Shenoy that explores the dark side that anybody can slip into when deeply in love.

From the opening story about a married woman who takes a trip to the city with a single purpose in mind - to sleep with another man - Antarctica draws you into a world of obsession, betrayal and fragile relationships.

By the author of the international Number One bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE WAGER ‘Chilling . . . Poignant . . . Haunting and gripping . . . gets into worlds that are otherwise invisible to us’ Daily Mail A Polish detective tries to determine whether an author planted clues...

Hillary Jean leads an enviable life. She has a loving husband, a beautiful home, caring friends, and meaningful work planning fundraisers. Yet she’s always felt incomplete. After a DNA website emails her a match, Hillary sets out to find the daughter she gave up twenty-five years ago. But her hunger to reconnect threatens to destroy the very thing she hopes to gain.

Prepare for three times the thrills with these nail-biting thrillers from your favorite romantic suspense authors: In the Dark by Lynette Eason, Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn, and Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters.

Five billionaires. Five deals inked in precision, power, and control. Love was never part of the contract—until it was the only term that mattered. An undocumented woman agrees to a paper marriage to escape deportation—only to find safety can feel more dangerous than fear. A billionaire playboy hires a prim librarian to protect his inheritance, discovering that virtue can be the cruelest temptation. A ruthless CEO silences his most outspoken critic with a scandalous marriage-for-PR, but every lie they tell the press becomes a truth their bodies can’t deny.

Michael wanted to back out of this trip to the South of France after his wife left him, but his sister and their friends wouldn’t hear of it. His fellow houseguest Rupert isn’t in the mood, either, having recently been widowed. But rather than bonding, Michael is unsettled by Rupert’s constant needling. That and the bug bites are enough to suck the life right out of an idyllic holiday.

Dangerous Liaisons: Corporate Heat Unleashed dives into the after-hours world of ambition and forbidden desire—where professionalism is a thin mask and temptation waits behind every closed office door. Ten provocative stories capture the electric moment when a stray glance becomes a lingering touch, when a missed deadline turns into a breathless encounter, and when two people risk everything for a taste of what they’ve denied.

Grace is an usher at the stately (and possibly haunted) Royal Ruby Theater. She’s also an aspiring actress ready for her big break. Vanessa is the glamorous yet spiteful star who’s made more enemies than friends on her rise to the top. When Vanessa winds up dead in act one, Grace is determined to find the killer. But is she seeking justice, or something darker?

I'm just a barista trying to get by after losing my mother. But Alexis Blackmore, a wealthy tech CEO, has been obsessed with me for over a year. She visits my coffee shop daily, watching me from afar. I'm flattered by her attention, but feel out of her league. However, when a storm hits and Alexis offers me a ride home, I find myself falling for her charm. She insists on taking care of me, showering me with gifts and affection. As she whisks me away to her lavish mansion, it's clear Alexis believes I belong to her.

On my first day at this job, human resources informed me that ruthless domineering billionaire Dani Robertson rarely visits the office. But from our first meeting, she has come into the office every day I've been here. When Dani calls me to her office, I'm certain I'm being fired. Yet little did I know that Dani had other intentions: marriage! I've faced horrific experiences with dominant femmes before, but Dani is determined to show me how a real dominant femme should behave—and she won't take no for an answer.

Four scorching novels in one—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lady Boss and Thrill! Inside the exclusive mansions of L.A., where Hollywood's most powerful players willingly risk it all, a killer is playing a deadly game. Drawn into this dangerous world are a high-class call...

What if the brightest charm hid the darkest truths beneath it? In Je ne Parle pas Français by Katherine Mansfield, you step into the mind of Raoul Duquette, a cynical Parisian narrator whose sharp observations, moral contradictions, and unsettling humor reveal far more about himself than about the people he judges.

Biker’s Wicked Obsessions is a scorching standalone MC romance that will get your engines revving and your hearts racing. Follow Kennedy as she runs straight into the arms of handsome biker twins who want nothing more than to just give her the world.

Indulge in the forbidden allure of 'Bella' – a captivating tale of desire, darkness, and the risks we take for love. Step into a world of opulence and temptation as Bella unravels the secrets of a wealthy family estate. When her best friend's alluring sister, Taylor, returns, a battle of attraction and longing ensues, pushing them to the brink of a point of no return. Will Bella surrender to her cravings and risk everything for Taylor's forbidden embrace?

Guy de Maupassant was a master of the short-story genre, producing more than 300 during his lifetime. These concise stories contain twists and shocking turns, and range from the fantastic and supernatural, with characters descending into madness....

"A Selective Obsession" is a gripping sci-fi novel that follows the journey of Amelia, a young girl haunted by social struggles but fascinated by bugs. As she delves into the world of selective insect breeding, Amelia discovers the power of genetic strengthening and the secrets of evolution. Her lab becomes a sanctuary of scientific exploration, adorned with captivating insect displays and taxidermy picture boxes. However, her sister Ericka's concerns about the potential dangers of her experiments test Amelia's convictions.

They have everything—money, influence, control. What they don’t have is her. In this second, darker volume of The Reverse Harem Empire, five new obsessions unfold in secret rooms and mirrored penthouses—where every contract tempts, every touch commands, and surrender is the only currency that matters. A biotech experiment that turns pleasure into power. A private island where hunters become hunted. A debt repaid not in money, but in submission. A company where the merger happens behind closed doors. A guardianship that becomes the ultimate claim.