[BOOK TWO] [Completed] [Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2018 Fiction Awards] When the Russians dismantle one of the largest and fastest growing Italian Mafia family's in the States, war is declared. To avenge their friend's death, a fallen king, a washed up queen, a struggling couple, and a depressed brother must come back together to fight. Through their own series of trials and tribulations, they learn that although they can attempt to fight their own battles, the only way they can overcome them is together. That is when they have the most power. ~ ~ ~ © 2018 taintedkissesxo * cover by lvcianos on instagram *

Dante Brown has met many challenges in his life, all of them crumbled beneath the ground he walked. He is arrogant, cunning and brooding. He's on top of the world, a CEO for one of the largest companies in New York City. Nothing was tearing him down. Until her. Amelia Rhodes had been dealt the worst in life. Facing many hardships and a rough past. With no family as a safety net and only the strength of believing in herself, she makes it. She's finally found a decent job and a half decent apartment in the big Apple. When one night forces these two complete opposites together, bound by a contract, both face an even bigger challenge. Hating someone as much as you are falling in love with them. Highest rankings: #1 in Fiction #1 in Arrogant #3 in Enemiestolovers #5 in NewAdult #8 in Chicklit

There are many lines in this world we shouldn't cross: the line between right and wrong, the line between ethics and morals, the line between love and hate... There are many lines that are drawn out for a reason, but they're also drawn out thin, making it impossible to not slip to the other side at least once. ------------- Hannah Hale has never been one to cross the lines. She's never desired to. When her best friend Olivia forces her to sneak into a club one night, she's already crossed the line of right and wrong. Getting caught at the wrong place at just the right time throws Hannah into a whole new world that she never knew about. A world that causes her to cross every line possible. Ace Russo is the heir to the Sicilian Mafia. He's cold, evil, and ruthless. Most importantly, he has no problem crossing the lines. When a drug deal in America goes awry, he's forced to cross the line, and border, by kidnapping a witness and holding her hostage in Sicily. The question is, should lines ever be crossed?

***************************************************** Eleonora Berlusconi is the world's most lethal assassin and the leader of the Italian mafia. Anyone who looked at her would tremble in terror. Her father has assigned her numerous missions throughout her career, regardless of her life coming to an end. She was used to being in the spotlight, getting praised and cheered on by almost every leader... until the least crucial mafia leader crashed in, stealing her position, making him her worst enemy. With his weapons shipments business skyrocketing, he rose to become one of the most powerful. She didn't know what to do when some of her peers began booing her for letting the weak leader take her spot. Over the years, she fought and committed to claim her place. One day, she wishes to meet a higher-ranking individual, in the hopes of gaining extra leverage. However, the devil himself poses a high risk. She has no other choice but to work with the ruthless mafia leader, Alessandro Calascione. **************************************************** ~+• "Don't fucking touch me." I hissed, and he grabbed my throat aggressively, feeling his icy rings - on my bare flesh. "Watch what you're saying, Eleonora." He warned between his grinned teeth. "Do you think I will continue to tolerate your attitude?" "If you don't stop being the little slut you are, you will have to face bigger consequences." ~+• MATURE CONTENT 18+ STARTED: 2021/04/29 Word Count: 12,4k Chapter 1-6

| Book One in the Empire of Sin Series | CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE. "There is a reason I go through that door first. It's to make sure everyone walks back out of it." - The knight family is the most powerful family in the American Mafia. The Lucciano family is the most powerful family in the Italian Mafia. Nineteen-year-old Blaire Knight-daughter of Michael Knight & Lily Knight-is known as one of the best assassins in the American Mafia. She can handle any mission her father throws at her. That is until her new target. Ace Lucciano. While on her mission she finds out the dark and twisted truth about her mother's death. Twenty-year-old Ace Lucciano-heir and son of Don Lucciano & Elena Lucciano-is known as one of the best assassins in the Italian Mafia. He is feared and is filled with many dark secrets. Don Lucciano & Michael Knight form an alliance to take down the people who ruined the two most powerful families in the mafia world. As the families get close, Ace and Blaire end up getting a little too close. - Start date: 4/27/21 End date: HIGHEST RANKINGS: #2 in gangs

Shay. Leader of the Italian mafia. Zach. Leader of the American mafia. Shay and Zach have hated each other for years, but now they have to put their past behind and work together for the sake of their mafias.

[C O M P L E T E D] Amara is drawn to him in a way she never thought was possible; intrigued by every secret, and falling deeper with every lie. The butterfly effect; The theory that every decision you make impacts your life, and the way it unravels. One decision, one person, and one simple encounter that would both change her life forever, and turn her whole world upside down. Two polar opposites - like fire and ice. A bright fire burning inside of her, and a captivating wall of ice built around him. Complicated, insufferable & all consuming. He is her most beautiful mistake, Her greatest weakness, Her downfall. "He finally glances down, his eyes glowing from the setting sun. In his eyes was a sunset of its own, the browns and golds merging together in a captivating whirlpool. His eyes hold the weight of all his fears, raw for me to see. He always describes my eyes as the ocean, and I can't help but worry that his carry too much fear and sorrow for even the ocean to sweep away." "𝐇𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥. 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 - 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬." [#1 in Downfall.]

A Falling Novella Both Dante and Amelia fell in love in in the story "Falling". Now around a year of time has passed. They're beginning their new lives navigating their love for one another while tying up loose ends. Amelia faces an unexpected face from the past she thought she buried with the guilty verdict. What happens when old wounds are brought forward? Find out in this continuation of "Falling" novella.

Enemies to lovers story. A complicated story between a boss in the mafia and an ordinary girl. Or so we thought... TW: smut, guns, blood and betrayal