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The Silent Sister by Orphic_bae
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Alessandra has never believed in safety. Life never gave her a reason to. Pain carved her childhood, silence became her armor, and trust? That was a luxury she could never afford. So when she runs -- bloody, broken, and barely breathing, she doesn't expect saving. She certainly doesn't expect to be taken in by a family dripping in wealth and power and. . . warmth? A mother who refuses to give up on her. A father who watches like he's waiting for her to let him in. And six brothers. Rough. Protective. Complicated. Brothers, who don't know what to do with a sister who won't speak. She doesn't know how to trust. How to believe that maybe not everyone wants to hurt her. Every instinct tells her to run. To shut down. But they don't let her go. Not when she flinches. Not when she hides. Not even when she breaks. Happiness is for other people, or that's what she believes. But when love comes wrapped in gentle patience and fierce protection, when hands reach for her without demand, when hearts break themselves wide open just to hold her... she starts to wonder. Can a girl stitched together with silence and fear ever belong in a family built on love? Can she stand tall when the ghosts of her past refuse to let go? And when danger claws its way back into her life, threatening everything she's come to know... will she find her voice, or will she shatter all over again? Trigger Warnings: Child abuse. Violence. Addiction. Panic attacks. Self-harm. Death, and more.
A Crown Forged From Scars by jmetti
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She was never meant to disappear. Stolen from a powerful bloodline, she grows up in shadows-tortured by those who kidnapped her, then passed into the hands of foster parents who call cruelty love. Pain becomes her language. Survival, her only skill. Somewhere along the way, she learns how to kill, how to move unseen, how to turn suffering into a weapon. She does not know she is being hunted-not by enemies, but by a father and brothers who never stopped searching for the sister torn from their arms. When death finally frees her from the home that broke her, the truth drags her back into a world soaked in blood and power. A mafia empire. A father who is a king in the underworld. Brothers bound by loyalty, rage, and regret. They see a lost princess. She sees a cage with prettier walls. She returns carrying scars no one knows how to touch, a past she cannot outrun, and hands trained for violence. Love was never part of her education-but vengeance was. This is a story about a girl, Valentina forged in cruelty, an assassin born of grief, and a family that must face the cost of losing her... and the danger of finally bringing her home.
Tolerate it by annaswp
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Marley Stone has always been sheltered, kept close, quiet. Her five older brothers are everything she's not: powerful, brave, untouchable. In their world, loyalty is law, and secrets are better left buried. But when cracks begin to splinter the glossy surface of their world, Marley starts to notice things she was never meant to. Lies buried in protection. As the truth unravels, Marley must decide: protect the brothers who raised her, or confront the darkness they've tried so hard to hide. Highest rankings: #1 in dysfunctional family #1 in sibling rivalry #1 in thriller #1 in teen romance #1 in crime
BROKEN VOWS (Lucas & Emilia Book 1) by ArianaClarkAuthor
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Choosing her cost me everything I'd ever loved... including her. It's why I left the small town where I grew up and vowed never to return. I'm no longer the "golden boy with a bright future" they all remember. Instead, I carry the scars of a tortured past. A broken man deemed unfit, even by the Navy SEALs he'd dedicated the past decade to serve. What was supposed to be a quick trip to sell my parents' property turned into this twisted journey that forced me to confront my demons. And then there she was. My first love, and deepest regret. The woman who still owns every piece of my blackened heart. When she asked for my time, I couldn't refuse. Now I can't walk away. Not after hearing of the danger her husband, a missing FBI agent, has brought to her doorstep. After everything, I owe her my help. It's why I offer to protect her and her two little girls from the danger circling them. It's a vow I never should have made, given the trail of bodies I've left in my wake. Like the harbinger of death, I'm the last man either of us should trust. In the Broken Redemption Series, one man's vow to protect the woman he lost becomes a battle between redemption, forgiveness, and the kind of love that refuses to let go. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lucas & Emilia's story begins here: Book 1 of their Broken Redemption arc. Each couple's love story in the Broken Redemption Series is told over multiple books and forms a complete arc within this collection of connected romances set in the small town of Ruby Creek. There's no required reading order, but if you'd like to start at the very beginning, you're right where you belong. Lucas & Emilia are the first couple, followed by James & Annelly, whose story begins with Broken Misery (Broken Redemption Series - Book 1 of their arc).
Kill for you ✔️ by funsizedshorty_
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[COMPLETE] [MATURE] ❝Revenge is a bitch, I'll make it my bitch. ❞ Mars Matthews was anything but innocent. She was sarcastic, talkative, some even say cold hearted. She had a dark past which she tried hard to forget about. Not knowing how much her life is about to change when her eyes meet the cold green ones. Vincent Black the leader of the Italian Mafia. He was everything you expected him to be. Cold hearted, daddy issues, killer. He had no luck in love or anything involving happiness. Being the possessive shit he is, he took Mars all for himself when he saw her laughing at gunpoint. What happens when Mars finds out truths about her family that was supposed to be buried. *** "I thought I did not have you anymore." I muttered, embarrassment seeping through my body and I looked down. He moved closer so his lips touched mine and he took my bottom lip between his, biting softly. "You own me, love." he murmured against my lips as his free hand rested behind my head. *** "And if the devil was to ever see you, he would kiss your eyes and repent." Warning: this book has a messy plot and the smut isn't that good bc I was a teenager writing 18+ shit, so do not expect detailed smut. Some ppl said it's good but idk. IN NEED OF EDITING. #1 in funny 10/10/2021 #4 in badass 10/10/2021 #3 in knife 10/10/2021 #3 in female 12/10//2021 #14 in sibling 16/10/2021 #1 in job 31/10/2021 #1 in sad 07/01/2022
The Precious Rose  by rosehearts7777
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The King family had always seemed to have everything-wealth, influence, and a warm, loving home filled with the laughter of seven devoted sons. Yet, in their hearts, Alessandro and Ava carried one quiet wish: the blessing of a daughter. After years of waiting, their prayers were answered with the birth of Anastasia Rosaline King. Adored by her parents and brothers alike, she brought new joy and light into their lives. But their happiness was fragile. When Anastasia was just seven months old, a sudden attack on their mansion became the cover for her abduction. In an instant, the Kings' world was torn apart. A decade later, fate prepares to bring them together once more. Anastasia, no longer the baby they lost but a young girl carrying the heavy burden of a brain tumor and cancer, returns to the family who never stopped loving her. Unbeknownst to them, the years of separation have not only changed Anastasia's fate but also concealed secrets that could alter the King family forever.
The mafia princess (paused) by laaibah1243
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When a 15 year old girl gets stolen by her mother as a child she is forced to live with her abusive mom and stepdad. She is told of an accident resulting in the deaths of her mum and stepdad and she has a completely different family somewhere else around the world. Her dad and brothers have been looking for her ever since she was stolen at the age of 5 and when they receive the call informing them of her whereabouts they find their lives turned upside down. They are hiding a big secret while living under the same roof. However, she is also hiding a secret. The real question is will they except each other after finding each other's secrets? Should she go live with them? How will she cope with her 5 new brothers and dad who have all missed her and have been looking for her? Do they actually love her? Will they abuse her like her mom? Why were they not living together? How many lies and secrets are kept from each other in this house? All the truths be revealed as you read this book. #1 found #1 weapons #1 familysecrets #1 lost #1 guns #1 longlostsister #1 drugs #1 cousins #familysecrets #2 stolen #2 drama #3 Italian #3 siblings #5 interesting #11 mafiaprincess 1k - 11/1/22 10k - 21/1/22 100k - 11/2/22 150k - 21/2/22 200k - 27/2/22 300k - 06/3/22 400k - 16/3/22 500k - 28/3/22 600k - 06/4/22 700k - 19/4/22 800k - 29/4/22 900k - 16/5/22 1Mil? - 26/5/22 1.5M - 6/8/22 2Mil - 23/10/22 Started 1/1/22 All the pictures are from Pinterest
A love like ours ✔️ by JuliaSummers04
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Complete story✔️ Soraya On my 25th birthday I'm going to take over my father's throne. I know that in order to keep my seat as the Donna of the Eastern Italian-American Mafia secure once the power is passed to me, I need loyal allies. To gain them, at my father's insistence, I'm going to offer my hand in marriage to a suitable husband of my choosing. Only fools would involve their hearts in something like this. It is going to be a business deal, not a love match, for my heart has been shattered and never healed. Let the search begin. Rafael I was born to lead the Northern Italian-American Mafia. I relish in the violence and bloodshed that come with the Don position. And yet I'm missing something vital. Her. It's been 5 years since I've last seen my little Star. She avoids me like the plague, cursing the day she's met me, and with good reason. But tonight, we're both in the same place and all the bottled up feelings I have for her broke free. I've heard she's looking for a spouse, but I'm not going to allow another's ring to slip on her finger. This is the perfect oportunity to make her mine again. Let the chase begin. When a war sparks into existence into the crime world, and big secrets are revealed, will their love be strong enough to win against all obstacles? Read and find out. **** EXCERPT ~I can't help myself, I turn her around. And the moment she looks up to me, the moment our eyes connect, I know I cannot let her go, not again. I should, I know that I should. But when I hold her like this, everything in me screams that she's mine, made for me...~ **** Tropes: arranged marriage, childhood best friends, childhood sweethearts, secondchance. Why would you read it: • brooding, possesive, protective, dark haired male MC. •badass female protagonist •mafia wars. •smut.smut.smut •soft dom •accents •his love language is acts of service WARNING:Violence. Foul language. Drug use. Murder. People trafficking. Rape mentioning. Heavy explicit
Doubts - Regretful ex-Fiancé by MovingOn458
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Jonathan and Isabella will have a HEA. "You know," he replies, starting to move back and forth in front of me. "I used to ignore the fact that you don't have a name or a very nice background. That you did not attend a great university or whatever. It wasn't crucial to me. But now I recognize you for who you truly are." He comes to a halt and looks at me with contempt. "White trash. Aren't you one? Isn't that how they refer to folks like you?"Jonathan....! Jonathan?! I shake my head at him, completely stunned and shocked by his statements. What? Do you think this...? Do you think this, too? "I should've known better. I thought about it a few times. Thank God, it happened now. It was a lucky escape, right?" She was seen cheating on him. All the evidence was against her. Two of his closest friends were certain of her identity because they saw her in the act. She tried explaining. The story seemed too crazy to be true. He asked for proof. She had none. He breaks up the engagement and asks her to leave the house they were living together. She cries, begs for some time till she can show him she is telling the truth. He ignores. She leaves. It seems it's over. Tags: engagement, grovel, HEA, happy ending, besotted, forgiveness, sorrow, sadness No cheating. No other women or men. Celibate. Besotted hero. Besotted ex-fiancé. Grovel. Happy ending for the main couple. Second chance. Broken engagement. Separation for week/months. Possessive. Mine. Strong language. Chapters: 24 chapters Just read if you like HEA and forgiveness because the couple will be together in the end.
The Blood That Ties Us Together  by 01AngelOfDarkness10
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After being verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually abused for 10 years, Alessia Stevenson finally ended her number one problem. Her stepfather After being taken into custody by her real father, she is forced to live with him and her 6 older brothers, she's brought into a world of secrets, lies and love. They're in the mafia, they own the second biggest mafia in the world. She's the Donna of the most powerful mafia of the time. Only, she knows their secrets. But they don't know her's. And she doesn't plan on letting them in and telling them. Not yet anyway. Can she finally find peace, with her newly found family? Started: 5/6/23 Completed: Just a note that the cover image is not my own image, all credit goes to the owner. Highest Rankings 🏆 gxb - 5 brokenheart - 6 italianmafia - 15 italian - 20 lostmafiaprincess - 1 🏆 peace - 3 family - 6 badass - 1 🏆 assassin - 3 love - 9 abused - 2 together - 4 broken - 3 mafiaprincess - 4 secrets - 1 🏆 sad - 3