Mariah is kidnapped by East-a dangerous stranger with ties to her father's hidden past. Caught in the crossfire of long-buried lies, a secret brother, and a debt that demands payback, she's held captive until the price is paid in full. But nothing is ever that simple. Read on to uncover the truth behind the betrayal, the bond, and what happens when secrets finally surface.

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫...

When good girl highschooler Ellie falls in love with an ex-convict, old family secrets come back to haunt them and keep them apart. ***** Living up to her "good girl" reputation had never been an issue for Ellie Browning, a small town Australian highschooler. That is until she meets Haze. Handsome, tattooed, and with a criminal past, he is everything she was taught to avoid. Unable to control their feelings, the two form an unbreakable bond that unearths family secrets and emotional turmoil for Ellie and everyone she has ever loved. With all odds against them, Ellie and Haze must ultimately choose between their love and familial obligations. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]

how come you the first thing on my mind when I'm lonely?

"Are you gonna be a good little slut for me and keep quiet?" He rasped, his warm breath tickling my ear. I nodded and he removed his hand from my mouth, reaching down to his waistband. "Good," he purred, his teeth grazing against my ear as he spoke, "because if you're not..." I heard a click and felt cold metal press against my temple. I widened my eyes at him, parting my lips to speak but he cut me off. "Shhh, it's okay," he coaxed, "be a good girl for me and I won't shoot, okay?" ~~~~~~~ Daisy Matthews has everything a girl could wish for, until her mother decides it's time she got her own job and paid her own bills. With few qualifications and very little preparation, Daisy accepts a job at a high-end strip club - owned by the infamous mafia leader, Vito Vecellio. *sexual content*

Paris teaches toddlers, she was orphaned at a young age and that has made her guarded and stole all the hope she has of having a happily ever after. Israel may seem like an ignorant playboy to the world but all he has ever longed for is someone who understood him. He feels unnoticed by the world and seeks its attention by being the bachelor they painted him out to be. When in Sandton, a young woman throws herself at him and they are both too drunk to think too much about it. It was supposed to be a one-night stand until Israel needed a wife to close a business deal. Paris may have slept with a stranger but marrying one is not something she will do. Israel needs this deal and the only way Paris is agreeing is if he can make her fall in love but will life hand her a cake and let her eat it too? ********************** "Israel, I am scared again." He holds me tighter. "I will never let anything happen to you, I would give my life for you." "Don't do that, life would not be the same without you." "Stop ruining my confessions of love. I love you Mimma and I will protect you as best as I can." "I love you." He looks at me, his face lights up, he places a kiss on my lips, soft and loving. **************************** Starting date: 28 Feb 2021 End Date: 08 May 2022 Word Count: [100 000 - 105 000] ***** Rankings: 1 - Black 2 - Blackwoman 3 - Swirl 3 - Blackfiction 5 - interracial 8 - Romance 11- Billionaire 16-diversity

"𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫." Psalm's name exuded power and wealth in the bustling, rich city of Boston. A ruthless and notorious Mafia leader climbing his way to success through a ladder of illicit organized crimes. In the midst of his triumph he loses his best friend, also the best hitman in his circle. With vengeance on his mind, Psalm begins to hunt for an individual skilled enough to accompany him on a mission like none other. The only problem, his newly hired hit man isn't just any man, but instead a WOMAN. With his doubts, he knew trusting her wouldn't be easy, but falling in love with her was something he never anticipated. Vera didn't plan to be Psalm's cup of tea, she only planned to do her job. When accepting an offer as Psalm's protecter puts her in an unpredictable position, she's pushed to indulge, diving deep into his world and the dark past that the he carries with him. Yet never expecting that would also come with falling madly in love with him. From enemies to lovers, they turn one another world's upside down. Mixing the complexities of murder, drugs, greed and deceit into their twisted yet compelling love story. When their Mafia ties come in between their feelings, the limits they'll go to prove their loyalty is tested. Not only to each other, but to the Loyal Oath of OMERTÀ.

Kierra ran away to nyc to find a new life and career. Due to family issues she was having. She meets East's and fall in love .. something's she is not prepared for .. DISCLAIMER: this story is a work of pure fiction. Story has no association to photos in the story used to depict the characters in real life.

"If I told you a flower bloomed in a dark room would you trust it"

Aurora grows up with abusive foster parents until her biological father learns about her existence and steps in to save her. But what happens when 6 protective brothers, a over protective father and a mafia life come crashing down on 12 year old Aurora. Who is the light in the dark. "That was Aurora!" I say making the others faces go blank. I quickly turn away and run after her. She didn't get very far so when I catch up and hold her in my arms she gasps and tries to push me away. Tears start to leak out of my eyes because she's trying to push me away. "Let me go!" She yells I sit on the ground pulling her into my lap rocking her. Her head is on my chest and her hand is fisted with my shirt in it. She's super tiny and light. "Shhh. Calm down." I say softly and watch as she calms down. Book One in the Bernardi Family Series