A tragic car accident leaves Sicily orphaned and taken under the care of the siblings she hasn't seen in years. As she steps into their world of secrets and lies, she realizes her mother's death wasn't an accident, and her family may be the most dangerous part of it all. (extended summary inside) © All Rights Reserved

"I will find you Lyra. I promise you that." "I wouldn't count on it, I always won at hide and seek." "That's because you never played it with me." **** Lyra loses her mom at the tender age of fourteen. However she could care less about that. She wants a new start, where she can leave her past behind her and be free to live her life like any other teenager. This proves to be difficult the moment she gets adopted by family she had no idea existed. She has to live with five very protective and spoiled older brothers. Who have their own skeletons in their closet. Which secrets will be discovered first?

When Aspen wakes up in the hospital with a severe case of amnesia, it's up to her brothers to try and help her remember what happened. Yet as days go by, Aspen begins to see that the people she trusts may be the very ones keeping her in the dark. And with that bitter truth comes the devastating realization that love can be just as destructive as hatred. • • • Contains sensitive material (no cliches). Copyright © 2023 by luxedreams. All rights reserved.

They're the biggest gang in England. She's a shadow of a girl who finds solace in the infamous family. They save her and she saves them.

Zara Caddel moves every year due her father's busy schedule as CEO of Caddel Enterprises. She begins her first day at Providence Academy, reuniting with old childhood friends and quickly becoming the center of attention. Zara starts to understand the social system there and learns about the Golden Boys. The four boys that run the school: Kenji Hirayama, Enzo D'Angelo, Damien Williams, and Andrei Lykaios. Zara has known these boys her entire life, but how well does she know them? Old secrets are revealed, lovers quarrel, and lots of witty fights. Zara doesn't know what she's about to get herself into. Not even the Golden Boys understand what's about to happen. ♛ "Was it really necessary to beat him up?" Andrei scoffed. "Do you even know his name?" She didn't, but Zara ignored his question. "You're avoiding my question." "Get dressed, Caddel," he repeated. "Answer my question, Lykaois," she said. To her surprise, though she forced herself not to show it, Andrei leaned over on both hands and was now resting on the bed with his faces centimeters apart from hers. He too had been drinking, more than usual, she could smell it in his breath. Zara couldn't help but hold her own breath as she made her eyes meet his. She wouldn't shrink away. "What do you want me to say, Caddel?" he murmured. It was a low whisper, almost a growl. "Would you like me to say that it's because I care about you?" Now the boy allowed his eyes to travel elsewhere. Zara felt as if her body was being read like a book as Andrei studied her. "Like what you see, Lykaois?" Zara dared to ask. "The sheet's blocking my view." Zara hummed. "Too bad." Andrei met her eyes once again and leaned over, so close that his lips were near her ear as he spoke, "It's too bad that we made an agreement not to fuck. I would make you scream, Caddel." She felt the heat rush to her face and her body react to his words. Fuck. "Get the fuck out, Lykaois, and I'll get dressed." Andrei was grinning as he turned away.

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

The Kingston's were always more than a family. They were a dynasty-ruling New York from the shadows, with power flowing through their veins for generations. Nothing happened in their city without their knowledge or control. It was a legacy of power, loyalty, and secrets, passed down without question. Now, Reese Kingston, the only child of the infamous Vaughn Kingston, is drowning under the crushing weight of the city's expectations. She was born to inherit it all-but can she live up to the impossible standards that shaped the Kingston empire? When long-lost relatives resurface, bringing promises of unity, Reese sees her chance to prove she's not just an heir, but the rightful successor to the Kingston throne. But beneath the surface of this reunion lies a web of buried secrets and bitter betrayals. The Kingston legacy is not what it seems-and Reese is about to discover that power, once fractured, is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Now, she must decide: will she restore the family's iron grip on New York, or will its hidden past destroy everything she's ever known?

When the dark reality of her family's past starts to shatter through the intricate web of lies she's been living in, Aspen is forced to accept a devastating truth. In the name of love, monsters can arise from the hearts of men. • • • This is the sequel to Missing Pieces. It cannot be read as a stand-alone. Contains sensitive material (no cliches). Copyright © 2024 by luxedreams. All rights reserved.

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.

"We are warriors of the night, lycanthropes as some would call us, but we go by an altogether different name. A more significant name, one that we wear in the highest of honor. A word that describes one of our most prominent features. We are Claws." In a world where destiny and duty collide, Mae, the fiercely determined daughter of the Eastern pack's chief, returns home after four years of rigorous alpha training, prepared to embrace her destiny as the next pack leader. But as she steps into her role, her plans twist unexpectedly with the arrival of Zale-her childhood friend's older brother, whose charmingly infuriating antics have evolved into a heart-stopping allure. Once just an annoying figure from her past, Zale has transformed into the pack's most notorious womanizer, flaunting a cocky smile that stirs something deep within Mae. Their unavoidable encounters reignite a rivalry that neither expected to reshape into an undeniable chemistry. As Mae begins to peel back the layers of Zale's bravado, she realizes he may harbor secrets darker than mere flirtation. But the pressures of leadership weigh heavily on Mae's shoulders. The Southern pack is growing bolder, threatening her home and everything she holds dear. With the looming conflict brewing on the horizon, Mae must navigate not only her burgeoning feelings for Zale but also the expectations of her lineage, her place in a patriarchal society, and the nature of true strength. In a gripping tale of self-discovery, loyalty, and fierce love, join Mae as she uncovers the power that lies in vulnerability and the intertwining destinies of those who step into the light and into the shadows. Can Mae reconcile her budding romance with Zale amid the brewing war, and will she emerge as the leader her pack needs? Or will secrets from the past shatter everything she's worked for? Prepare to be swept away into a world of passion and peril, where every decision may alter the fate of her pack and her heart.