She never believed in rescue. But then came the hockey goalie who didn't just see her fire-he stepped into it, willing to burn with her. Book 2- Heroine (Book 1 is 'Figurine' go check it out!!) Tessa "Tess" Navarro learned early that heroes don't come for girls like her. In the city, saving yourself isn't selfish-it's survival. With a father who uses his fists to make a point and two younger siblings looking to her like she's the only shield they've got, Tess doesn't have the luxury of hope. Only grit. Only fire. Only the next fight. She doesn't trust. Doesn't flinch. Doesn't break. Not for anyone. Lucian "Luke" Dawson is Lakehurst's star goalie, the backbone of a team built on loyalty and brotherhood. Hockey is more than a sport-it's his escape, his control, his reason to stay grounded. But when Tess storms into his life-all sharp edges, heavy silences, and bruised knuckles-Luke sees the fracture lines she's desperate to hide. She's built for survival. He's built to protect. But she's not some damsel in distress. And he's not the hero she wants. Still, there's something between them. Something electric. Dangerous. Real. But the past doesn't let go easy. And when the line between protector and protected begins to blur, Tess is forced to decide: can you let someone in without letting everything else fall apart? Because in her world, love is a risk. And being someone's heroine... might cost her everything. "He wasn't scared of my darkness. And for the first time in my life, I wasn't scared of someone else seeing it."

After her dad died and brother went missing she has always felt empty inside. Sofia and her daughter, Sienna have finally got the chance to escape from living with their abusive mom/grandma and they run away from "home." But end up witnessing a murder and then their life change forever. What happeneds when 18year old Sofia gets kidnapped by the Italian Mafia? What happeneds when she meets their boss and his right hand man. Will she find love? Will she get hurt? Will she find her brother? Maybe, maybe not. some parts move kinda fast! *in need of editing.* started; April 27,2021 ended; December 19,2021 51,696 words.

'For The Mafia' Series - Book 2 of 3! Read Book 1 - Made For The Mafia - before reading this book and the synopsis below to avoid spoilers! ~~~ It's two and a half months later. After being forced to steal from Enzo and leave her new found life and love, Caterina is depressed and being held captive by her father and her scheming ex. While she fights to keep Enzo's memory alive and get back to him, she must brutally face her past and ultimately her future. Enzo won't give up until he finds her. He refuses to believe she willingly left, despite every sign she did. And he doesn't even know her biggest secret yet - what she wasn't able to reveal to him after the fateful day in town. Business is crashing while he crumbles, with Tony using the opportunity to attack at all fronts. He knows too much. Too many weaknesses. He must have someone on the inside. Will Caterina find the strength within herself to face off against her father and all that stands in her way to go home? Will Enzo be able to find and save her? Will either of them uncover the real mole in his organization before it is too late? Read the brutal and sexy sequel to 'Made For The Mafia' to find out! Betrayal cuts deep, but revenge cuts deeper. Started: December 3, 2021 Completed: September 30, 2022 (Book 3 is in progress!) Achievements: First 1,000 reads - March 1, 2022 First 10,000 reads - August 14, 2022 First 50,000 reads - February 5, 2023 First 100,000 reads - August 30, 2023 First 300,000 reads - August 5, 2024!!

[COMPLETED] Book 3 in the Del Rosso series ____________________________________________ "Yes." ____________________________________________ Reyna Del Rosso, the heir to the Spanish Mafia. A woman who was fed with a spoon made of gold. She got everything she wanted. She had men falling at her feet with a single look, a body of a Goddess and a heart of gold. She kills without even glancing back at her victim. With the worlds most powerful Don as her father and the worlds most powerful Donna as her mother, no one has dared to touch her. Not until him. Leonid Varkov took over the Russian Mafia to carry his fathers legacy but he is now an easy target for the Del Rosso's because of a line of lies that was fed to him, making both mafia's enemies. He's a man who's known to be merciless, ruthless, strong and powerful. He wears the scars of his formal kills like jewellery. People steered clear of the new boss as he was known across the mafias. He was already feared, already at the top. What happens when the two cross paths to form an alliance? What happens when the truth is revealed? What happens when they can't ignore their dark, forbidden desires for each other? ____________________________________________ //tw read book with caution// •contains sexual content• started: 2/4/23 finished: 22/3/25 #4 kill: 22/3/25 #11 enemies: 2/2/25

Scarlet has a past she tried to run from... But it followed her. The past can only stay in the dark for so long before it comes back. * * * Massimo Russo is the leader of the Italian mafia. He has been on the hunt for someone for a while but can't seem to track them down. Every time he gets close, they are gone in the blink of an eye. But he won't give up. Not until he gets exactly what he wants. * * * "Your original plan was to use me as a tool to lure them out into the open. Then you decided you want to protect me and had me sign a falsified document to protect me under your mafia. But now that you know I am portador de la Muerte you want me to help you take them down" * * * This book is intended for a mature audience. 18+ or those with a mature mindset. Potential triggers: abuse, murder, death, suicidal thoughts, mafia relations, kidnapping, sex

This story is about a girl and her family. The girl's name is Aarya. She is sweet, loving, caring and kind-but deadly. She carries a dark past that made her ROSE. At just the age of 15, people started calling ROSE . The underworld is scared of her. Nobody know who she really is, but they knew one thing: if you see her, it is your last day on this planet. She is just like a ROSE-beautiful and attractive from the petals, but from the stem, the thorns are sharp enough to draw blood. Because of one incident, she lost everything-her mother, who is dead, and her family. Her family consists of her father, brothers and one sister, who are alive yet blame her for her mother's death. Let's dive into Aarya's story to know the reason how she became ROSE.....

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡. 𝐇𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭. She hides behind sharp boots and brighter dresses, yellow loud enough to drown out the cracks in her heart. It almost works. Until the man her papa crossed decides to collect what he's owed. He doesn't ask. He takes. Tattooed hands. Calculated eyes. A ruler of empires built on blood. He closes the distance. She tries to keep it. But he's always liked the chase.

Aria and Oliver were sworn enemies in school constant fights, pranks, and public humiliation. But when their paths cross again at a high-profile mafia party in Italy, sparks fly in the worst way. A business deal between their families forces them into an arranged marriage, one built on hatred, not love. For months, they barely tolerate each other until one drunken night changes everything. Passion ignites, walls crumble, and soon, they find themselves tangled in stolen kisses, heated touches, and whispered confessions. But when Aria discovers she's pregnant, their fragile bond is tested. Can love bloom between two people who swore they'd never fall for each other? Or will the dangers of their world tear them apart?

Adelina Russo whole world is her brothers her brothers whole world is Adelina to. even though there super overprotective she still loves them and appreciates them. Her brothers and her went through a though lost of there parents she was 4 when her parents died. Her brothers stepped up especially her oldest Brother and raised her and her brothers now she loves her life with her brothers but.... What happens when she finds out their secret? What will happen when she gets these strange messages? Find out by reading this book

« i need you » he whispers his hot breath going down my neck.... __________ Irina baranova the Russian mafia princess , or at least that's what people called her somehow gets tangled in an arranged marriage with the ruthless cold don of the Italian mafia Lorenzo moretti nicknamed the devil , ruthless cold monster he doesn't tolerate disrespect disobedience, but what happens when he has a sassy fiesty wife who certainly doesn't listen to him . Feelings grow and love gets dangerously tangled in the middle of lies betrayal and secrets ... Will they break and fall apart Or will they get stronger....... . •enemies to lovers •arranged marriage •Italian mafia •jealousy •mortally grey •mafia