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Bound by Honor

94 episodes · Trapped in an arranged marriage with Luca, the cold and dangerously seductive heir to the New York mafia, Aria, the innocent little princess of the Chicago mafia, must decide whether giving her body—and perhaps her heart—to a man born of violence is her greatest betrayal or her only chance of survival.

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Falling for My Ex's Mafia Dad

94 episodes · In Falling for My Ex's Mafia Dad movie, Fay Alden catches her boyfriend Daniel cheating and breaks up with him. But soon after, Fay meets Daniel's father Kent Lippert, the Mafia King. Kent not only reveals that Fay's real father is Mafia don Lorenzo Alden, but presents Fay with a proposition: marry his son to join the bloodlines, and he'll protect her family from a violent criminal. Fay agrees, and Daniel is all too happy to marry Fay to distract his dad and the mob world from the truth: he's gay. Fay struggles to fit in in the mob world, and can't deny her growing attraction to Daniel's father Kent. Soon, their relationship crosses into a passionate secret BDSM love affair. Don Alden is not who he seems, and is intent on using Fay as a bargaining chip to secure a better alliance with Russian syndicate leader, Ivan Kozlov. Fay and Ivan strike up an unlikely flirtation that erodes her fake engagement to Daniel. Fay's learns all too late that not only are her father and Ivan working together to destroy Kent, but Ivan is an undercover cop hellbent on taking Kent down and taking Fay for himself. Ivan and Don Alden's double cross lands Kent in jail, and after Fay discovers she's pregnant with Kent's baby, she decides she has to do whatever possible to free the father of her unborn child. With Daniel's help, she takes out Don Alden, and pressures Ivan into clearing Kent's name. Fay and Kent are reunited, marry, and live happily ever after.

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In the Palm of His Hand

73 episodes · College senior Shelby Yates accidentally saves the life of billionaire ex-mafia CEO Matteo Franconi. He immediately falls in love with her and pressures her to marry him. Is he as dangerous and ruthless as he appears, or is there a soul within him worthy of her love?

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Mr. Williams! Madame Is Dying

80 episodes · Thumbs up for this piece! How could he be so heartless and treat his wife rudely? Madison Evans loved Hunter Williams for 16 years, but was asked to be his mobile blood bank for White Moonlight, Andrea David. Hunter Williams destroyed her family, just to make room for Andrea David. A cancer physical examination report made Madison Evans see his cold-blooded and ruthless true face. When she finally didn't love Hunter Williams, she found that she had been infatuated with the wrong person for 16 years.

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Scandalous

70 episodes · When young and fiery Eddie is forced to work for and spy on her father’s ruthless rival Trent RexRoth, their hatred sparks into a forbidden desire - an age gap love that could ruin them both.

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Blood & Silver: Rise of the Alpha's Rejected Mate

78 episodes · In Blood & Silver: Rise of the Alpha's Rejected Mate movie, after a devastating betrayal that decimates two powerful wolf packs, young Ann Reed is forced into a mating bond with Alpha Dane Montague—her enemy, her savior, and the man who believes she’s responsible for his family's death. For three years, Dane torments her, determined never to love her. But when he finally claims her body and then shoves her aside, Ann shatters. She cuts their magical soul-bond and disappears—leaving behind only a severed ribbon, a credit card, and a secret she hasn’t even discovered yet. Years later, she returns not as Ann Reed, but as Aurora Moon, heir to a royal European pack, cloaked in wealth, power, and secrets. Her mission is clear: protect her children, reclaim her power, and avoid Dane at all costs. But when she walks back into his world, she triggers the one thing she feared most: his attention. As Dane fights the pull toward the mate he thought he hated, dark forces stir, old enemies rise, and the truth about the past—and their bond—is about to explode. Because Aurora didn’t come back to be claimed. She came back to conquer.

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Swapped My Ex for His Billionaire Uncle

81 episodes · There was a time when Nina believed her happiest moment would be walking down the aisle with Evan, her college sweetheart. But betrayal shattered that dream, teaching her that true love and forever were rare illusions. After their divorce, she vowed never to give her heart away again. Then Damon—Evan’s youngest uncle—stormed into her life, refusing to let her run. She tries to keep her distance, not wanting ties with her ex’s family, but Damon’s relentless pursuit leaves her breathless.

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Rose Hidden in Summer

88 episodes · Rose Hidden in Summer is an 88-episode Chinese short drama built around fast-moving relationships, emotional choices, and reversals.

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The Woman Starts The War

60 episodes · In The Woman Starts The War movie, when nurse Cindy gets caught in a deadly mafia shootout, ruthless crime boss Allan D'Angelo saves her life by declaring she's his fiancée. Now she's a prisoner in his world - living in his mansion, wearing his ring, and playing a role that could get her killed.

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Things I Wanted to Say

62 episodes · At an elite prep school, powerful Whit Lancaster and quiet outsider Summer become entangled in a dangerous bargain. Summer faces a choice between private harm and public ruin. Their attraction unfolds within the pressures and secrets of the school's social hierarchy.

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Sweet Temptation

66 episodes · Based on the novel by bestselling author Cora Reilly. 21 year old Giulia Rizzo suddenly finds herself engaged to the ruthless crimelord Cassio Moretti against her will. Rumor has it he's responsible for the bloody, untimely death of his wife, whom Giulia is not only replacing as a wife, but as the mother of their two young children. Will rebellious Giulia manage to make a life for herself alongside Cassio, or will his refusal to let her into his heart create yet another broken marriage?

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The Year in His Chains

59 episodes · In The Year in His Chains movie, when Anna's husband racks up a massive debt to dangerous mob boss Jeremy, she becomes the price - literally his property for one year. She expects cruelty from the notorious crime lord, but discovers something unexpected: a wounded man hiding behind his cold mask. Her cheating husband wants her to seduce Jeremy for money. His controlling father wants her eliminated. But as Anna finds herself caught between lies and loyalty, she realizes the man who owns her might be the only one who truly sees her. Sometimes the chains that bind you are the only things that can set you free.

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A Matter of Sin and Love

74 episodes · Ten years ago Christian adopted the enemy's daughter Elena. Ten years later, they fell in love with each other.

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My Hockey Alpha

61 episodes · Nina runs into hot hockey captain Enzo at a party after she catches her boyfriend Justin cheating. Since Enzo's a known player who only sleeps with girls once, Nina agrees to a no strings attached night of fun with Enzo, but when they both catch feelings, Nina learns that Enzo's player reputation is due to a rule: he can't have sex with anyone twice, or they'll die. The catch is...if Nina's his fated mate, she's safe. But that's not all. Enzo's got a crazy ex-hookup who won't let him go and wants to make Lisa's life a living hell. And once Nina lost her virginity, her true hybrid nature emerged, putting her sister Selena's crosshairs. Selena wants to escape the Lycan World by switching places with Nina. While Enzo and Nina try to navigate their budding romance amidst never ending drama, the Sister kidnaps Nina to the Lycan World--all with the help of Nina's internship colleague James. All the while Enzo is fighting to stake his pack's place in the human world by winning a hockey tournament against his sworn enemy Ronan, while Enzo's father plans to marry him off to none other than Nina's sister Selena. In the end, Enzo wins his tournament, and Selena comes into the human world and pretends to be Nina, until Enzo's father blows her cover. Enzo races to the Lycan World to save Nina, and they finally have sex for the second time and learn that Nina is, indeed, Enzo's fated mate. Enzo has one more rule...no more sex without engagement, and he takes Nina as his fiance...and they live happily ever after.

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Bound by Marriage - Freed by Love

40 episodes · What began as a marriage of convenience soon became a maze of lies and hidden faces. Diana thought her cold husband was the enemy — until the real nightmare revealed itself. Now, trapped in a house of secrets, the only heart she might come to trust… belongs to the man she was never meant to love.

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Love by Confinement

74 episodes · After experiencing all of this, can they let go of the past and move forward bravely? Ava was sent to prison by Liam for causing the death of his friend. After being released, Ava was tortured by Liam and her love for him was tested to its limits, yet little did she know, Liam also endured incredible agony. In the end, the couple let go of their grievances and started a new life together.

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Billionaire CEO’s Obsession

87 episodes · Naomi grows up facing poverty and abuse after being switched at birth. Rescuing an endangered heir brings her into Liam Cooper's life, but their reunion six years later exposes a family feud and the secret behind her lost inheritance.

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Trapped and Redeemed By His Love

73 episodes · Saddled with her father’s crippling debt, Yvette breaks up with her boyfriend Archer by pretending to sleep with another man. But while chasing her, Archer gets run over by a car and nearly dies. Years later, Yvette is secretly raising Archer’s son, while Archer’s conquered the business world. When their paths cross again, their mutual hatred and repressed love engulf them both like flames…

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My Family Sold Me to Criminal Boss

64 episodes · When Lilian Grey is forced into marriage with notorious mafia boss Adam Steel, her life becomes a dangerous game of passion and deception. Her status as a bride turns into that of a maid when Adam’s secret marriage to another woman is revealed. Living under the same roof with Adam’s wife and enigmatic brother, Lilian uncovers family lies, a masquerade ball mystery, and false illnesses, all while navigating forbidden desires. But every step toward love reveals hidden enemies closer than she could ever imagine.

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The Alpha's Rejected Mate

75 episodes · Mira kills her alpha's brother on her 18th birthday. To make matters worse, the alpha is Mira's mate and he witnesses that. Mira is relegated to be a slave and locked in a dungeon. She's in deep distress. Will a visit from the alpha king bring an unexpected turn?