Fragment: "Unexpectedly, your mother became pregnant once again. We were extremely happy about it, but once the doctor said that it is a girl, I was euphoric. I rushed to tell the news to the Russo and the alliance was confirmed on the same day. Your mother was very unhappy about my decision and now I understand why."- finished papa. I took a moment to register the information. I am that promised girl. I am the one who has to marry. Leonardo Vincenzo Russo - austere, merciless, ruthless, vile Capo of Italian Mafia. Man of devilishly sinful beauty, wealth and power that know no bounds. He doesn't take no for an answer. He takes and never gives. Diavolo. Fire burns in his veins. Camila Emilia Reyes - courteous, sensitive, loving, winsome, tender, benevolent and compassionate woman, who has grit, wittiness and power burning in her. Woman of enrapturing comeliness, who has heart of gold. She has power, fame, fortune. Stuck in arrangement, they have no choice, but to get married. Will it work when two hearts have never known love and passion, faith and devotion, attraction and desire?

All Sophia ever wanted was for Ashton Maverick to notice her. But he was best friends with her older brother, Patrick, and a hockey star. There was no chance in Hell he'd be interested in her. But when Sophie moves back home for the summer and runs into Ashton for the first time in two years, things start to change. Between stolen glances and secret hookups, they begin to fall deeper in love with each other. But Sophie has something bigger to worry about than her big brother finding out about their secret relationship. Find out more in Hockey Baby by Ariel Hughes 🏒

Evanna Valentino's life took a turn for the worst when she found her mother's dead body in the living room. She then found out she had six, stinking rich, strict, protective older brothers that she would be living with. Follow Evanna through her new world and explore how she comes to terms with this new family. - Inspired by 'their sister their strength' and 'Miss perfect and her brothers' - - 1 in #olderbrothers - 2 in #overprotective - 4 in #mafia - 1 in #familyproblems - 1 in #sadness - 1 in #rich - 1 in #familysecrets - 3 in #family

"Mercy is for the weak, so don't go expecting any." ~~~~~~~~~ Cecilia Saldaro has secrets, her father and 4 older brothers have secrets. But somewhere along the line their lies and secrets get twisted against a common denominator. When Miles Alexander meets Cecilia Rossi the attraction was instantaneous, in their world secrets keep you alive. Will Cecilia and Miles go up against their problems and find love along them way?

"Kitten!" He said and I opened my eyes. As I looked ahead at the mirror, I could see him leaning so close to me but his eyes were gazing at me through the mirror. For a moment we both were lost in each other eyes, his eyes held amusement and mine held fear. I don't know why but his presence scares me and angers me at the same time. But I learned my lesson to keep anger at bay in front of him! "Are you scared of me?" He smirked and I shivered in fear. His eyes shone as he realized I am scared of him. He likes that I am scared of him and this pisses me off a little. "No...I am not!" I told him slowly and then he chuckled and I gulped because that laugh was demonic and dry as if he is taunting me. "But you should be," he said. ****************************************** This is a story of a girl named Alara who lives with her two brothers the most important people in her life who never made her ever feel the loss of their parents. They were always there for her whenever she needed them, her best friends. She met a guy named Hunter who was always so rude and cold to her. She disliked him the moment she saw him but then he woke up another feeling in her which was only reserved for one person, a person who broke her heart like no one ever had. What will happen when fate will play its part? What will happen when all the secrets will be out?

book 1 of the windows of the soul duology ✿ ✿ ✿ lucent: softly bright or radiant ✿ ✿ ✿ My brother's hand traces the cut on my right cheek for some minutes. I have no idea how a cut can be so interesting, but I won't judge a book by its cover. He unexpectedly moves and places a heartwarming kiss on my crown, brushing through the strands of my hair. But what startles me the most, is when he speaks, "Duerme bien, mi niña bonita." And just as I wasn't able to sleep hours ago because of my stupid fear, I let myself fall into a dreamless sleep as his soothing voice travels through my ears. ✿ ✿ ✿ Layla Rivera. A young naive fourteen-year-old who's just lost her childhood best friend and guardian. She's anxious and timid when meeting other people, so she usually cowers and distracts herself, immerse between the pages of books. When she is thrown into the lion's den - or also named as her older brothers' house - she's left fearful and intimidated by the six foot three males who she never had a clue about. Trying to make sense of what her new life will bring while being unaware of the dangers her new home beholds, she tries to make her way into her new family, but it doesn't seem as easy as she expected, or is it? ©️juststarsandbooks All written works on this account belong to Juststarsandbooks. I do not condone any reproduction/duplication of this book anywhere - app, website, etc - without my consent. Pics aren't mine.

"I was sick of letting the world run me so I decided to run the world." ~~~ Isabelle Cane was taken from her family at 6 months old, leaving behind 7 older brothers and a twin sister. In the 12 years she's been away, Izzy has faced hardships no child should have to deal with. A drug addict mom, the never ending need for money, and a dead best friend make for one hell of a life for Izzy. When her Mom dies unexpectedly, she is placed into the custody of her brothers who have been looking for their baby sister for years now. A new future lies ahead for Izzy but it seems the past will never quite leave her alone. Started: 8/04/20 Finished:

It's been months that the Reyes boys have been searching for the perfect candidate. They've always longed for a little sister, a daughter in Julian's case, someone to coddle and cuddle, someone to protect (and someone to tease in Odin's case). She has to be able to survive in a house full of boys and fit in perfectly. She should be cute, adorable even, but not too much that she attracts creepy guys, adorable in almost a puppy way. But most importantly, she has to be someone that won't be missed once they kidn- *cough* adopt her. "Aren't you mad I tried to escape?" I ask. "I'm disappointed but more so angry at the fact you could be so careless to almost hurt yourself, Elowynn." Julian says. "Keeping me here is also hurting me" I retort. "For now, but in the long run it will be better for you. Look how happy the boys are." Julian argues. "You don't know me or whats good for me" I say angrily. "I know you better than you know yourself, you'll eventually see that one day. You'll see us as your family, you'll enjoy it here and wish you met us sooner." Julian says calmly. #1 in "father" 26/3/2024

Ivy Thompson (daughter of Ceaser and Jules) has been dreaming of the day she gets to run her dad's business. Now that she's graduated from Harvard business, she finds out her dad has handed his seat over to Him. He was her nightmare. He is Dave Connor. He never thought he'd get the privilege to run her dad's business. Now he has to get married to her if he wants to remain 'in' the business. Tough decisions are made. Find out what his is.

In the aftermath of a devastating event, a once-close family is torn apart by the burden of an ancient feud between their ancestors. The father, along with his sons, seeks refuge in the depths of South America, while the mother takes to the road across the United States, hiding with their only daughter. Five years later, a single phone call summons the brothers back to the U.S., urgently needed to help their sister. But when they arrive, they discover she isn't the only one in need of their assistance. There's someone else-someone they knew existed but had never met: their youngest sister, Estella. She was the child their mother was pregnant with when she fled their family home in Connecticut so many years ago. Now, Estella's world has been turned upside down, and the family is thrust into a heart-wrenching reunion. Told through the innocent eyes of a five-year-old girl, this is a story of a broken family struggling to protect one another from the cruel forces that have torn them apart. Will the innocence of a child be enough to heal the wounds of the past, or has time already sealed their fate forever?