Welcome to the Voices of the Pen Library.

This collection 💋 is for readers who crave bold, dangerous, dark, and unforgettable stories. Inside, you’ll find Dark Romance, Dark Mafia Romance, Dark Emotional Romance, and tales of rugged Mountain Men, protective cowboys, fierce Military heroes, irresistible Bikers, Urban, and Interracial love. Every story is packed with passion, obsession, and unrelenting heat.

The Voices of the Pen Library, curated by Zapphire Zucca, showcases not only her own work but also the incredible stories from her author friends each month. It’s a one-stop destination for readers hungry for book boyfriends who are darker, hotter, and more addictive than the last. Get ready for spice, danger, instant chemistry, and all the deliciously forbidden stories this library has to offer. 🔥

Warning: These books are mature, intense, and addictive — not for the faint of heart.

In Whiskey Flames Hollow, Tennessee, two hearts from rival families ignite a forbidden love. Wade Wainwright, heir to the distillery empire and one year sober, dreams of a fresh start and a family of his own. Honey Lennox, a fierce caterer with a past of her own battles, is focused on her future—not on a man from the family she’s been taught to avoid. When Honey caters Wade’s new bar opening, sparks fly, but their families’ decades-long feud threatens to tear them apart. Secrets, prejudice, and betrayal run deep—until an unexpected pregnancy forces them to face the truth. ✨ A story of redemption, resilience, and steamy, passionate love, Tennessee Flames proves that sometimes the fiercest fires forge the strongest bonds.

Tennessee Flames

MASK

Miami's Greek Mafia King

It Had To Be You

The Don's Young Love Book 1

Ruined Hearts

I'm Keira Abeba Donovan, a 32-year-old African American lawyer navigating life in the glitzy chaos of Sin City. Growing up wasn't easy. My father worked tirelessly while my mother struggled with alcohol, making our two-parent home feel like a battleground. I harbor resentment towards my mother for the turmoil she brought into our lives, while my father, ever forgiving, has a different perspective. Safety was a foreign concept to me, even in the arms of my ex, Jamal Rivers. His emotional abuse and infidelity left scars that are slow to heal. After three years of solitude, my world shifts dramatically when my boss, Mr. grant Kuznetsov, a 45-year-old Russian powerhouse, reveals he's harbored feelings for me over the last five years. I never saw him that way before, but his tall, tattooed, muscular frame--six feet five inches of pure allure --- has recently begun to captivate me. Our love story unfolds against the backdrop of a high-stakes legal battle with Maxim Orlov, a 40-year-old influential client and old friend of Grant. Their fraught history, marred by Grant's betrayal involving Maxim's ex-fiancee, stirs a storm of conflict and intrigue. As the case intensifies, I find myself entangled in a web of danger and desire, caught between the escalating legal drama and my complicated feelings for both men. Adding to the chaos is my past --- Jamal's lingering shadows and the looming threat of the Zharkov crime family, with their nefarious plans for Maxim's casino project. With the stakes higher than ever, my feelings for Grant and Maxim reach a boiling point. Only one of them offers me the safety I've been craving. In the midst of the chaos, I'm searching for love and genuine security

Safe In His Arms

Her ex-fiancé left her to return to Italy.. The love of her life so she thought. Rejected by her mother, sinking in and out of depression. All Monette ever wanted was to feel loved. The last thing she expected was to be swept off her feet. Thirty-five year old, sexy Italian Millionaire businessman, Renato Rizzo falls hard and fast. He craved her... She's perfect.... Mahogany skin... Gorgeous green eyes. Monette has the body of a Goddess. Alluring.. She was going to be his. That could be true, until her ex-fiancé Vitto De Luca returns back to New York claiming what's his. Monette refused to let Vitto back into her heart or her bed again.

Beautiful Reflections

Nzinga Veneto was born from a Father of Italian descent and a Mother of African American descent, she had it all; a beautiful mahogany- brown complexion, emerald green eyes, and a shy but intelligent personality. But beneath her goddess-like exterior lurked scars from a past relationship that had left her broken - mentally, physically, and verbally. She was able to find the strength to move on with the help of New York's most infamous playboy, Niki Di Vaio. He'd seen her, and he wanted her- he wouldn't stop until he had Nzinga in his bed. But love had other plans for this couple. Could Nzinga trust Niki with her deepest and darkest secrets? Could he go from being the city's biggest playboy to a loving husband? And was there someone out there who could show Nzinga the respect and adoration that she deserved? Like Lorenzo Esposito. This was an older man, but he was perfect for Nzinga. This story does have an age gap with the second love interest.

Beauty for Ashes

Maha Clark 19 years old and her two sisters, Ayah age 16 and Chantelle age 15, ran desperately from the home of their abusive uncle, not knowing what future awaited them. They were in danger of being killed by their uncle's gang- the United Dragon Nations - if they'd remain any longer under his oppressive hand. But, Fate had something else in store for Maha when she crossed paths with Ademaro Gurrieri, an Italian mobster. Against all odds and despite her age and color, he found himself entranced by her beauty and wanted to save her and her sisters from the brutal abuse inflicted upon them. When their uncle discovers that they are now under the protection of the Italian Mafia, can Maha uncover who really murdered her parents, as well as Ademaro's own dark secrets? Despite the obstacles that stand in their way, these lovers forge a passionate bond filled with scorching love scenes and over- the-top declarations of love -- where even Death itself won't be able to keep them apart! Readers Beware! This story contains explicit content that some may find triggering. Featuring a sexy Italian and a luscious ebony beauty, this interracial romance will ignite your passions and leave you begging for more. Get ready for deep romantic statements, passionate love scenes, and a HEA ending! If your looking for intense Mafia plot with real characters and consequences, this isn't the book for you. But if you're ready to dive into something steamy, wild, and scandalous -- you've come to the right place.

Filthy Chaos

At 39 years old, Retired Navy Seal Captain Cosmo Lombardi had transformed into a billionaire acquirer of CL Warrior Security. But even as he took charge of his sprawling empire, memories of his days in the service haunted him and he was left to suffer in private with the torment of PTSD. Isadora Roberts was only 25, but she had already endured a nightmarish past of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. Now she was on the run, desperately clinging to life as she raced away from a man whose cruelty knew no bounds. Until she crosses paths with the formidable Captain Cosmo Lombardi. At first, her hatred towards him is so searing that it scorches her like a raging inferno, leaving her vulnerable and helpless in its wake. Will she be able to provide the succor he needs to reconcile himself with his past? Will he be able to summon the strength to guard her against the malevolence of her ex-husband? He knows that his courage may be tested, but his resolve is resolute. He will shield her at any cost.

Too Seal The Deal

NOT TAMED. NOT MERCIFUL. I'm Skull, also known by my government name, Kade Jason Carroway, 31 years old, a biker. Fourteen years in the Army taught me how to break skulls, survive impossible missions, and never back down. But nothing prepared me for leaving her, the one woman I'll always want and belong to. Ryleigh Amina Clemmons. The love of my life. We were high school sweethearts, and I left for a classified military mission, leaving her behind with nothing but a memory of me. Six years later, after her twin brother, Jordan, visited my office, I contacted her, but duty once again pulled me away. Now, after eight and fourteen years of service and numerous battles, I am back in Los Angeles. A retired U.S. Army captain. And she's mine. Chase Whitman? That man doesn't stand a chance. Not against me. Not against Skull. I've come to remind her who she belongs to. To claim what's always been mine, and I won't let anyone - especially him - get in my way. Bikes, brotherhood, danger, and a love that won't be denied. Skull (The Biker's Claim) Dark Emotional Biker Romance By Zapphire Zucca

Skull: The Biker's Claim

Cillian's Scars: Unleashing The Beast

TIMBER FALLS SINFUL SERIES (MOUNTAIN MEN THAT YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH)

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KASH: MOUNTAIN MAN OF TIMER FALLS

Out here in the wild, I don't ask twice; I take what's mine.

And she's mine.

I'm Kash Cade Strickland, son of Calvin Arthur Strickland.

Ex-Major. Ex-military. Now I run Grizzly Ridge Timber with my cousin Asher. We build cabins, fallen trees, and keep to ourselves in these Oregon woods. Life's quiet until she crashes into me. Taking pictures on my land.

Aleena Merrickson.

Thirty, fierce, and soft in all the right places. A freelance photographer and blogger who's curvy as sin and twice as tempting. She's in Timber Falls to capture the beauty of the mountains for her blog.

One bed. One long night that changes everything.

She's used to running from the noise, from pressure, and from a past that still haunts her. But I see through her walls. She doesn't know it yet, but she's the calm to my storm. The only softness this hardened heart has ever craved. But the past has claws, and hers followed her here.

I may have scars. I may be damaged. But I've built a life I can stand on. And I'll fight to the bone to protect what's mine.

Out here?

I survive.

I build.

I protect.

And I never let go of what belongs to me.

DENVER: MOUNTAIN MAN OF TIMBER FALLS

WILDER: MOUNTAIN MAN OF TIMBER FALLS

BRENT: MOUNTAIN MAN OF TIMBER FALLS

ASHER: MOUNTAIN MAN OF TIMBER FALLS

⭐ Friends of the Pen ⭐

The Voices of the Pen Library isn’t just about my stories—it’s also a place to celebrate the exceptional talent of my friends. Here you’ll discover dark, steamy, and unforgettable romances written by authors I admire and trust.

POSSESSED BY THE BOUNTY HUNTER

TENNESSEE SMOOTH

TENNESSEE BOUNTY

Note for Readers

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Voices Of The Pen Library

The Don's Young Love Book 1

Ruined Hearts

TIMBER FALLS SINFUL SERIES (MOUNTAIN MEN THAT YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH)

KASH: MOUNTAIN MAN OF TIMER FALLS

⭐ Friends of the Pen ⭐