*** This is only a sample as this story is currently featured on the Galatea app. I appreciate and thank you for all your support! *** ***** Complete ***** Ariana Delgado, the daughter of the head of the Delgado Mafia, suffers a traumatic loss at the young age of 15. Ariana's whole world turns upside-down when comes home from school to discover her mother murdered and her father fighting for his life. After her grandmother makes a strong case for her to move in with her for her own protection as well as her family's, Ariana packs her things and doesn't look back. Despite her grandmother's efforts to keep her away from the mafia life, that life found its way to Ariana. While living with her grandmother, Ariana built her own little empire. Little did she know her little empire would lead her back to her old life, and into the arms of the next King of the Delgado Mafia. When Ariana's two worlds collide, secrets come out, passions are reignited, and a new world order rises. Follow Ariana's transformation from a young Mafia Princess to a fierce Mafia Queen as she finds her place in the world she was born into and the love of the one man she was destined to be with. Please note, this story is for mature readers (17+) and contains some strong language, violence, and sexually implicit content. Copyright © 2020 C.B. Rose. All Rights Reserved.

*** This is only a sample as this story will be featured on the Galatea app starting October 6th. I appreciate and thank you for all your support! *** ***** Complete ***** Kyle has been released from prison and is looking to make amends with Cassie and Xavier. He's been attending counseling for his anger management issues and is even seeing someone new. When he comes back into Cassie's and Xavier's lives, he has to prove himself a changed man. But is he really? Or is this a performance to hide what he's really after? Kyle isn't the only one looking to wreak havoc in Cassie's and Xavier's lives. More secrets from the past threaten to turn Cassie's and Xavier's world upside-down. How will their family survive these new revelations? Please note, this story is for mature readers (17+) and contains some strong language and sexually implicit content. This is Book 2 of the Matters series. The full story can be found on Inkitt and Booksie. Book 1: Family Matters is complete and available on the Galatea app. Book 3: Matters of the Heart is currently available here and updated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Copyright © 2020 C.B. Rose. All Rights Reserved.