"The childs gone. The dreams gone. I've become comfortably numb" Valentina Lombardi has been through a lifetime of trauma throughout her years. From her absentee, abusive father who's neglected her all her life to her even more abusive legal guardian who's been the one to traumatize her. A trip to what she sees as her second bedroom, the police station, takes a turn of events with a piece of information she receives that changes everything. Zane Marino, leader of the Marino mafia, and Raul Romano, one of his top men. Dead. The two men who've destroyed her are now out of her life, a miracle to her. Now, she's being thrown into the custody of her eight older brothers she never knew she had. Her biological family. Not to mention, her eldest brother who's now her legal guardian, also happens to be the leader of the Sicilian mafia. Her "father's" pure enemy. What happens when she has to learn to deal with the infamous, ruthless Lombardi brothers, the ones she was raised to hate? Marino through adoption and Lombardi by blood. A dangerous mix. Throw trauma, boys, secrets, and utter chaos into the mix. How will it all play out when her inner demon's come to the surface, making everything unravel right under her two feet? TW: mature content, sa, violence, strong language, abuse, drugs, self-harm ⚠️THIS IS NOT MY BOOK, IM JUST RE-UPLOADING IT ,ORIGINAL AUTHOR IS hxbachaud ⚠️

The Delgado siblings have had their lives turned around; with the inevitable appearance of a familiar face finally upon them and a whole new risk of danger, it appears there is only one way out. Eliminate the threat. It's easier said than done though - Santiago Delgado made his sons who they are today, he could play them at their own game with his eyes closed: and that is his plan exactly. Will Isabella's senior year be thrown into jeopardy by the man who brought her into this world? Or will the one man she sees as a father figure be able to save his family before it's too late? *SEQUEL TO ISABELLA - CANNOT BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE*

Fifteen year old Isabella Delgado is living her best life (kinda) - until she's pulled into a police station shipped off to America to live with the 6 older brothers she's just found out about. Her life is flipped around in 24 hours and she has to adapt to life with six annoying, overprotective people who would rather die than see her harmed. - Will she be able to cope with her newly discovered relatives or is the whole thing gonna be a complete shitshow?? We'll see.... *first chapter is extremely cliche*

A book only providing random scenes about the Delgado family from the past, present and future <3 Almost all scenes brought to you by fellow readers :) *reading Isabella and Delgado may be beneficial before reading these scenes*

CRINGE DISCLAIMER: TW ⚠️ I was really young when I started writing this, I mean fresh outta middle school. Please proceed with caution and only read this if ur here for a fun and drama filled time. Please and Thank you I don't want to see any negativity in my book after this warning like I mean it's bad. 16-year-old Scarlette Russo has never got along with the universe. In her world, she doesn't know who to trust causing her to face the world with her bad attitude and a cold stare. she is closed off and very stubborn and allows nobody to walk over her. After years of abuse, she has built up walls and she doesn't plan on opening up to anyone anytime soon. she was truly alone in this world...or so she thought. everything changes when her 5 brothers she knew left her and now come back after her foster parents die. How will she face her family and open up to them especially with so many secrets in the air? Her brothers try to help her overcome her demons but how can they do that without overcoming theirs. Secrets from both sides of the family yet nobody ready to spill. Brothers, who try to break down her walls? New friends who might be a little rebellious, and mysterious green eyes. follow Scarlettes Journey as she enters her new life. TW: abuse along with some strong language

*Rewriting offline and finishing the sequel offline* 18 years ago she was taken. No one knew who took her. Was she alive, most didn't know and many didn't believe so. Alora Cattaneo, she's a girl who doesn't talk much because of the trauma she's experienced. She lost both of her best friends before she was teenager. Cold hearted yet hopeless. Not knowing if her life would ever change. How wrong was she after finding out her "father" was not actually her father and that he died in a tragic accident. Automatically she thinks she is going into was orphanage only a few hours later she meets her father and older brothers. Will she trust them, trust, something she hasn't has in a long time. Will they accept her with all her faults and trauma. Let's find out. Read to more to find out!! FYI - The sequel is included in this book so you dont have to go look for the sequel after you finish this half of the book. 50 000+ words Rankings: #28 - girl #17 - lost #15 - trust #41 - broken #28 - past #6 - big #55 - lies #47 -nightmares #63 - torture #894 - mafia Cover idea & pins - @eroticdesires

❝ Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings- always darker, emptier, simpler. ❞ - Extended synopsis inside.

What does it mean to be a family? More so, what lengths do we go to for family? Sienna D'Angelo was a regular girl with an unusual upbringing. She always felt out of place in her lifestyle, though it wasn't until he mothers death where she found out who she truly was. She was brought into a world of violence and death at the hands of finding her father, whilst meeting a breathtaking Italian mobster who she just can't seem to stay away from. Entering this merciless world would ensure a dangerous life for herself but what she didn't know was how quick her old life would fall apart. Welcome to the Mafia, will you make it out alive?

Everything I love gets destroyed. First, my biological family, then my adoptive parents. (Or at least I thought.) My life is a wreck, the only control I have is my mafia and company. Until one man decides he wants to change that. Fredrico Rossi, a.k.a the most infuriating man i've ever met. He's cocky, annoying, and just a fucking dickhead. Hatred is an understatement for what I feel for this man. I fucking loathe him. Everything this man does annoys the hell out of me. But when we're forced to work together, the hatred turns to something else. And before I know it, I find my walls that I spend years building up crumbling behind his touch. First book in the brutal series. This is a lost mafia princess/ enemies to lovers story. I hope you enjoy!

Madison hasn't had it easy. On her 13th birthday, she witnessed her Mother pass away in a tragic car accident. Just nine months later she is informed of her step-father's death. Sent to live with her six big brothers she never knew about, she discovers her life has been built on a web of lies. Maddie's life changes forever. Will their little sister be able to warm their cold hearts? The Costello brothers will take every measure possible to protect and shelter their little sister from their cruel world, little do they realise Maddie is battling her own demons.