Adrian Tepes Novels & Stories

The day Adrian Knight clinched a contract with our biggest client, I "accidentally" tipped a bottle of ink across the paperwork, voiding it on the spot. Because of that single blot, the project landed in Alex Lewis’s lap, and he won Chairman Henry Carter’s favor almost overnight, moving into the Carter mansion as their future son-in-law and watching his net worth rocket into eight figures. Adrian never blamed me. He just laughed that he’d never been executive material anyway and happily brought me home as his bride. Everyone whispered that, if not for my meddling, Adrian would already be sitting in the Carter family’s executive suite instead of scraping by in an ordinary life with me. Only I knew the truth: stopping him from signing that contract had saved his life. When Adrian learned I was pregnant, he locked me in the basement, fingers digging into my throat. "If it hadn’t been for you," he snarled, "I’d be Henry Carter’s son-in-law by now. You’re the reason I lost Rachel, the princess of the Carter family." That’s when I realized he’d been nursing this grudge for years. After he killed me, I woke up, reborn on the very day Adrian first reached for that fatal contract. This time, I’ll make sure Adrian Knight gets exactly what he wants.

Lara Finn, a twenty-eight-year-old woman who has struggled for years to find a stable job, finally lands a high-paying position shortly after being rescued from dangerous men at a club by a striking green-eyed stranger. To her surprise, the mysterious man turns out to be her new boss—Adrian Romano, the powerful CEO of Blackstone. Still healing from a heartbreaking betrayal by the man she once planned to marry, Lara slowly finds herself drawn to Adrian’s charm, protection, and the unexpected comfort he brings into her life. But Adrian has secrets of his own. Thirty-two-year-old Adrian Romano has known Lara for almost a decade, and in his eyes, she is connected to the tragedy that destroyed his family—his mother’s death. Consumed by revenge, Adrian secretly made sure Lara’s job applications were rejected for years, determined to make her suffer without her ever knowing why. Saving her that night at the club was never part of his plan, nor was falling for her after protecting her from his father’s men. What begins as a calculated revenge slowly turns into something far more dangerous: love. But with buried secrets, jealousy, family pressure, and painful misunderstandings threatening to tear them apart, Lara and Adrian must decide whether their hearts are strong enough to survive the truth… or if they were always destined to destroy each other.

Adrian Royce, once a commanding force in the business world, now hides in the shadows of his fears and a wheelchair. Cynical and broken, he’s forced into a marriage with Serena Cooper, a fiery young woman whose dreams are as big as the struggles she’s endured. A healer at heart, with her grandmother’s ancient remedies and an indomitable spirit, Serena has known heartbreak and betrayal—but never defeat. From their first meeting, sparks fly—not of passion, but of sharp words and clashing wills. “You think I want your money?” Serena snaps when Adrian accuses her of being a gold digger. “No, Mr. Royce. I want a college seat.” Reluctantly, Adrian lets her into his life, and Serena’s presence becomes more than just physical healing. Her selflessness and quiet resilience begin to chip away at his icy walls. Despite himself, Adrian starts waiting for her each evening, sharing meals he once ate in solitude, his heart unknowingly opening to her warmth. As their contract of necessity shifts into something deeper, Serena finds herself captivated by Adrian’s rare smiles and the vulnerability he hides behind his sharp tongue. Serena, who vowed never to trust again, feels her walls crumble under the weight of Adrian’s gaze. His touch sends shivers down her spine, his presence a constant reminder that she isn’t alone. And yet, she fears the same pain that has haunted her past. But as emotions rise, so do the challenges—old flames, family betrayals, and scars from their pasts. Can Serena overcome her fear of losing someone she loves again? Will Adrian be brave enough to fight for her? The Cure Is You, is a heart-stirring tale of resilience, betrayal, and the healing power of love that will leave you breathless until the very last page.

Elena Marquez has always lived a quiet life, caring for her little brother and helping her mother keep their small family shop alive. But peace has a price, and her late father’s debts have begun to circle back like vultures. When the DeLuca family — the most feared mafia clan in the city — comes to collect, Elena is forced into their world. There, she meets Adrian DeLuca, the infamous heir to the DeLuca empire. Cold, calculating, and dangerous, Adrian is everything she should fear — but something in his eyes unsettles her. What neither of them know is that Adrian’s father — the powerful Don Vittorio DeLuca — is the man responsible for her father’s death. As Elena is drawn deeper into the DeLuca world, tension turns to reluctant trust, and trust slowly burns into something far more dangerous — love. But when the truth comes to light, Elena must decide if she can ever forgive the blood that runs through Adrian’s veins… and Adrian must choose whether to remain his father’s heir, or burn everything down to protect the woman he loves. A story of love, vengeance, and power, Mafia’s Heir is a slow-burn, heart-wrenching romance that will keep you hooked until the very last page.

Mia James needs a lifeline—fast. Accused of stealing company funds, she’s on the brink of losing her job when billionaire Adrian Knight offers her an unexpected way out: a contract marriage. Marrying him will clear her reputation, and for Adrian, it means silencing rumors, handling the press on his terms and fulfilling his grandfather's last wishes. It’s strictly business... or so they both say. Their plan seems simple enough: smile for the cameras, keep the story airtight, and definitely don’t fall for each other. But when Mia’s furious ex crashes their first press conference, she's forced to get closer to Adrian than she'd ever imagined. Suddenly, staged kisses feel dangerously real, and “pretending” becomes harder with every look they share. Now, Mia’s balancing a fake marriage, a very real connection with Adrian, and the risk of her entire world unraveling. With secrets on both sides and her heart on the line, can she keep her cool—or will they both get swept up in the game they started? In this rollercoaster of passion, scandal, and deception, Mia and Adrian are about to learn that in love and life, nothing ever goes exactly as planned.

Camilla Hart’s life is small but warm, filled with early mornings with her best friend Anya and caring for her sick aunt Roseline. An encounter with an arrogant stranger that she spilled coffee, will change everything. That same stranger, Adrian Harrington, a billionaire CEO, shows up at her big presentation. Impressed, he offers her a job as his personal assistant. Camilla is thrown into a world of glass walls, power games, and sharp eyes that never stop watching. Her desk sits just a glass wall away from Adrian Harrington’s — the arrogant billionaire she can’t escape from him. Everything changed when Adrian puts a contract in front of her: one year as his wife. No intimacy, no questions, no strings. In return, her aunt’s surgery will be paid for, and 20 million dollars . Cornered, Camilla signs. A dinner party with Adrian’s powerful family push her to her limits.Eleanor, Adrian's grandmother looks down on her because of her background, his father shows kindness, and just when she starts finding her place, Adrian’s childhood sweetheart, Celine, comes back to claim him. Jealousy simmers, sparks ignite, and the “rules” of their marriage start to break. Between late-night arguments, almost-kisses, and truths they’re too afraid to say , something real grows. But just as Camilla begins to trust what’s happening between them, her world is rocked: her long-lost father returns, wealthy and powerful, carrying secrets that turn her life upside down. When the contract ends, Camilla walks away, determined to stand on her own. But Adrian won’t let her go. In front of both families, at an engagement party no one saw coming, he makes his choice clear: what started as a deal on paper has become the only promise that matters.

Desperate to save her dying brother, Lina Vale signs a one-year marriage contract with cold billionaire Adrian Korr, who needs a stable wife to claim his inheritance. Strict rules. No emotions. No future. But as they live together, boundaries blur and real feelings emerge. When her ex Ethan returns, Lina is torn between past and present. On the final day, Adrian lets her walk away in silence. Until she discovers the truth: the contract was never terminated. Adrian secretly renewed it. She thought she was free. She was never free to begin with.

Jenny Winters, a shy 23-year-old artist, is pushed into an arranged marriage with Adrian Sterling, a cold, calculating tycoon, to save her family's business. Despite their glaring contrasts, their relationship strengthens as they traverse high society's brutal world together. Jenny is torn between her allegiance to her stepfather, Samuel, and her burgeoning love for Adrian, all while learning terrible details about her mother's accident and Samuel's betrayal. As tensions mount, can Jenny and Adrian's marriage blossom into love, or will the weight of their pasts separate them? Will they discover the truth before it's too late?

Three years ago, Scarlett Roberts was publicly humiliated and divorced by her ruthless billionaire husband, Adrian Mattson without ever getting the chance to defend herself. Heartbroken and pregnant, she disappeared carrying a secret. Twins. Now a successful businesswoman, Scarlett returns to the city she once fled, only to come face-to-face with the man who shattered her. Adrian never forgot her, and when he sees Scarlett again, the truth begins to unravel, especially when he discovers the twins with his eyes. But Scarlett is no longer his. Not when she’s found comfort in Ethan Newton, her college sweetheart hands, the man who treats her the way Adrian never did. Now Adrian wants his family back. But will he stand by and watch another man take his place or risk everything to reclaim what he once lost?

Selena Bennett never thought her life would spiral so far out of control. Sold to the mafia to settle her father’s gambling debts, she finds herself face-to-face with Adrian Russo, the cold and ruthless mafia don who bought her freedom. But Adrian isn’t just any stranger—he’s the ex-fiancé whose heart she shattered years ago. Adrian is determined to punish Selena for abandoning him without a reason, even as old feelings resurface. But Selena harbors a heartbreaking secret: she broke off their engagement to protect Adrian from a truth she couldn’t bear to reveal. As their lives entangle in the dangerous world of the mafia, buried emotions erupt, betrayal lurks in the shadows, and secrets threaten to destroy any hope of reconciliation. Can they overcome the pain of the past, or will the mafia world tear them apart forever?