Perfect appearances, perfect grades, perfect manners. Anything less for Adelina Torres and her family kicks her to the streets until she can keep up with the family name. She never had a life of her own. Always studying, always going to business dinners with her parents, always seen as a failure to her family. Despite her bubbly personality, she has always struggled to make friends. What happens when she meets Aaron Hendrix, the leader of the most powerful mafia in the country? A moment to thank you beautiful readers for giving me these rankings among thousands/hundreds of thousands/millions of other stories with similar tags :) #1 in mafia #1 in protective #1 in abused #1 in sunshine #1 in grumpy #2 in innocent #2 in cold #2 in goodgirl #3 in cute #9 in badboy #42 in family #54 in love

"Have I...?" He whispered again, fragile in a way that made my stomach twist, made my pulse spike in my throat. "Ever fucking hit you?!" His voice rose, furious and raw, shaking the walls around us-and vibrating through me, like it could set me on fire from the inside out. I averted my eyes, shaking my head. No. "Then why do you always cover away in fear when I get too close? Why do you expect me to hurt you when I've never laid my hands on you?" His teeth were clenched, jaw tight, yet there was something more in his voice than anger-something human, something unbearably close, like it was threading into my blood, my skin, my pulse. He was right. And I knew it. I wasn't afraid of him. Not really. Hell, I deserved punishment-for the blood on my hands, for the lives I'd shattered, for the guilt that clung to me like a second skin. Dany. The other half of me haunted me, her little face, her little voice, the promise of vengeance twisting through my veins. My vendetta came first. It had to. Every step, every decision, every second-I couldn't let him know who I truly was. Not yet. If he did I would never be free. And sooner or later, I had to go.

Trackers. With their duel colored eyes, that tattoo on their faces, and their unusual gifts, its not a surprise why normal people are scared of them. Lady Scarlett, or better known as Dark Tracker Scarlett, is all too familiar with others being afraid of her. Her freedom was taken from her because of her special powers that came on that horrible night. However, her fate of forever being feared and caged changes as Death comes and gives her a kiss, sending her to Death's Academy. She didn't die, she was just recruited into the all male school to train with the most deadliest of trackers. Trackers that are to work for the hidden Prince of Death himself; if they can make it. As soon as Scarlett steps into the academy, trouble is already stirring. From the group of boys that she meets as soon as she opens her eyes to the mysterious Tracker Isaac, her fate is just starting to be spun. New and old Kingdoms are going to war, taking more and more trackers to destroy each other. Death is ready for this war. However, something unknown is stopping him. He continues to stay hidden from the world, nobody knowing his face; yet toying with everyone all the same. Follow Scarlett as she journeys through the twisted game called fate: meeting friends, foes, and old enemies that all want one thing... Death's little assassin; then Death's ending itself.

"Look at me properly and try to remember." He implored her, his silvery eyes boring into hers. Maya raised her nervous eyes to meet his. Searching her head, she tried to remember where she may have met this man before. As she stared at him, a sense of familiarity began to settle. Those eyes... she'd seen them before. Where has she seen them? One by one, the images came. The pictures from a time she had forgotten. She had helped someone with eyes just like this. Still in his embrace, a daunting realisation began to set in. She'd met this man before. Long before he even dreamed of being a king... **************** A tyrant king conquers a kingdom so he can get married to her forgotten princess. People expect a marriage filled with strife and everything but none of that happens. Instead he treats her right, worships her and kisses the very ground she walks on. Why is that? People wonder. The reason is quite simple. Years ago, the same princess had saved his life from the bitter hands of death when he was betrayed by his half brother, the crown prince of Madonia. Highest ranking. 1 in forgotten Princess 10/10/2022 1 in Royaltycore 30/10/2022 1 in Historical 13/11/2022 1 in Historicalromance 18/11/2022 1 in dreamlandbooks 20/11/2022 3 in Royalty 18/11/2022 3 in Slow burn 7/1/2023 2 in Steamy 17/1/2023 1 in loveatfirstsight 23/3/2023 1 in possessive 2/2/2023 1 in Tyrant 3/3/2023 23 in love (out of 2.32million stories!)

!All rights reserved! When Aubrey moved to a small town, no one warned her about him. She didn't know that he was dangerous. She wasn't told the small town stories. So when she runs into Xavier one day she has no idea who she is dealing with. Xavier is the leader of a motorcycle club that has terrified his small town since his parents were killed. He is ruthless and has made a point to shut off all emotions. Aubrey refuses to believe anyone is that bad. She refuses to fear him and in doing so, puts herself in a dangerous position. Now it is up to Xavier to decide weather to leave her to take care of her self or give in and go against his nature to be the hero. Thank you @honey_sprinkles for the cover!! Heavy editing on seconds half of story!!!!!

Leonardo Ferrari, is the next in line to take over the family business after his father retired. The Italian Mafia which he will take over is not a place for the weak. He is cold-hearted and refuses to let anyone in. Amelia Johnson, is a very closed-off girl that works as a bartender. She is sweet,innocent and polite. She doesn't trust men but is forced to communicate with them due to her job. She is the only thing he wants and he will do anything to have her. Will he able to break down her walls? Will she warm-up his cold heart?

Katerina Russo a strong and dangerous assassin, that has a name made up for herself in the streets. Valerio Ferrari the Don to the Italian mafia, known as a heartless and ruthless leader. What happens when the two collide? Will it destroy them or make them stronger?

The bell above the entrance door rung, indicating someone had walked in. "We're closed," I called as I swung my head around to face the door. I froze when I saw a tall tan handsome man dressed in an all-black suit standing by the entrance, power and dominance radiating off of him. I closed my mouth quickly when I realised I was staring with my mouth agape. "I was just wondering where Mr Santiago is?" He asked, an Italian accent lacing his voice. I stared at him for a few a seconds needing time to process that this Italian god was actually standing in front of me, before getting a hold of myself and answering him. ~~~~~ #1 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 #20 𝐦𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 #2 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 #8 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #3 𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 #12 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 #10 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 #137 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 #44 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #2 gangs

I was just minding my own business, painting the walls outside the high school I went to, with spray paint. Okay maybe it's called graffiti, but I don't care. Either way, the cops came at the worst time, and I did what any rational person would do. I ran to the parking lot, broke into the only car in the lot, and sped out of there as fast as I could. Only problem was, I didn't realize there was someone sleeping in the back seat. • Damien Asher is the most feared Gang Leader to the Asher Noir Gang, so when he wakes up to someone driving his car like a madman, he was to kill them. That's until he notices it's a beautiful girl covered in paint, well that and the fact the cops are currently chasing them. So he does what he thinks is best; he kidnaps the girl who kidnapped him first.

The Santiago siblings, both admired and feared by the rest of the world for the powerful positions they hold in the worlds underground markets. Weapons, Underground fight clubs, Casinos and Drugs. Each one controls each of the categorys above and they arent just in control of them, they own most of the profit that passes from these businesses, as have their previous ancestors for the past 30 years. They call themselves "a family business" or more formerly known as The House Of Cards. The Spades control the worlds largest underground fightclubs to produce the best fighters. The Hearts that dominate weapon export, trade and use, known for their impeccable reputation for the weapons they produce. The Clubs command the largest narcotic trades throughout the world, most of the narcotics that are given out have been passed through The Clubs before they reach anyone else. The Diamonds own large scale casinos that generate mass wealth amongst the operations, rumour has it that precious jewels are exchanged in return for a chance at just a slot machine at these casinos. Now at the head of all of these are the Jokers. These are the two most powerful men world who approve all of the trade deals that these "businesses" generate and create. Leo Santiago the King Joker of this multi-billion under ground markets is a man that is feared by everyone and respected by all. He's demanding, rude and arrogant. His second Joker, Chase Hayes known to all as a calculative, shrewd and discerning. Together they have maintained the House of Cards reputation for the past 2 years. So when a girl named Aria (with no last name) waltzs into Leo's life, he doesnt appreciate it. Leo Santiago threatens peoples lives. Aria doesnt care about her life.