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Arlo & Aurora by favetaurus
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Aurora has been neighbours with Arlo since she was just eight years old, yet the two of them could not be further apart. The one thing that brings the two together is the treehouse at the bottom of their yards, a place where their heaviest secrets lie, a place that is never spoken of yet is the most evident thing in their lives. She thought that he despised her, that he ignored her in school because her existence infuriated him. But what she didn't know, was that Arlo had been madly in love with her from the very moment he laid eyes on her. What will happen when Aurora is forced to move in with his family? How will they be able to keep their hidden love hidden? And how long will it take her to realise that it was not at all hidden in the first place? - Aurora Taylor had sought for the comfort of Arlo Scott's embrace ever since her eight-year-old self found herself living next door to him. Their love for one another was buried beneath the heaviness of their lives, the events which led them to one another seemingly never-ending. - Join Aurora in her journey of discovering Arlo's secret love for her, a love that had been kept hidden for nine years. #BOOK 01 of the Scott Family series (can be read as a standalone)
MR AND MRS MAFIA by TheWalnutTree
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Alessia Ferrari is the Don of the Italian Mafia. Whip-smart and dangerous, she is a woman in a man's world, surviving against all odds. Born and raised to become a lethal killer, even the ground she walks on bows at her feet. She has it all, until that is, her father gives her hand away in marriage. Ace Hernandez is the boss of the American Mafia. He's a cold cruel hearted monster. He knows the game all too well and does whatever it takes to win and if that means breaking someone, he could do that with his eyes closed. Fate is vicious when the two are forced to marry. Will two monsters find solace in each other's arms or will they kill each other? ---------------------------- "I don't recall signing up for strip poker." She replied. Her full lips frowned softly but her eyes were filled with amusement. She knew she couldn't beat me, not at this game. "Are you quitting? Are you a quitter?" I mocked getting under her skin. Her lips twitched before she pursed them tightly. The blues of her eyes deepened and she threw me a dangerous smirk. She shuffled and pulled off one of her sandals. Fuck. So we're doing this the long way. She raised it in the air, dangling it off her finger before tossing it aside. She raised a brow at me, she challenged me. I knew I got under her skin. Just as I had anticipated. -------------------------- BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK ONE OF THE MAFIA SERIES
Daisy by bonezzzzzz
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He continues to stare as the young girl hums quietly, while keeping her eyes locked on the book in her hands. At the sound of his footsteps, she suddenly stops reading only to look up and let out a squeal, one that he found adorable. Her already rosy cheeks become even brighter. "Hello." He melts at the sound of her angelic voice and says his next words carefully, softly. "Hi sweetheart." She tilts her head to the side as he unknowingly stares at her with a certain longing. "Who are you?" "I'm Seth. What's your name?" He questions, taking a step into her room. She grins, causing two cute dimples to appear on her cheeks. "Daisy." ~ In which Seth Andrews, who is usually quiet and brooding, becomes captivated by his best friends little sister, Daisy Miller, who believes everyone has at least a little good in them.
HIS EXCEPTION || Draco Malfoy by shinyeeveex
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Throughout all the years of his cruelness, bullying, and self-superiority over everybody around him, she was Draco Malfoy's exception. [DRACO MALFOYxOC] Set in 6th year Hogwarts era whilst Draco is trying to fix the Vanishing Cabinet, then moves into 7th year Battle of Hogwarts era*
𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐄 ||✔️ by storiesbyendrita
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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 What happens when two completely different worlds full of sadness, jealousy, love, hate, and temptation meet each other? 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚 is a closed-off girl with a talent for drawing. She's sassy, and quiet but still aware of her confidence. One night her life changed drastically which made her want to kill herself. But someone came and saved her before she could do it and that was... 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐜 is the heir of the American Mafia. He is known for his mysterious personality and his appearance which makes every girl drool for him. One day, his father told him to protect the last heir of the Latin American Mafia, Mikayla Rodriguez. And if he refuses to do it he will not be the next heir of the American Mafia. But protecting her is not the only thing Alec does. --- "Mikayla, I told you to shut up!" he hissed as he pressed me against the wall. The proximity between us was so close that could smell his mint breath. "What if I don't want to? What are you going to do?" I whispered as I heard footsteps coming closer to the bedroom. I looked up at him waiting for him to answer but what I didn't expect was him doing this. He smashed his lips on mine. I was taken aback by his action. He moved his lips, but I didn't because I was shocked. I didn't know what to do. He moved his hands to my waist and tightened his grip there. He was about to pull away from the kiss, but I pulled him back down by wrapping my hands around his neck and connecting our lips again.
Her and the Basketball Champion by adeenix
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This story follows two 17 year olds competing for the love of one another despite religious barriers.
Love & Loss by cannoness
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ATTENTION: This is the SECOND book of my Vampire's Pet series and cannot be read as a stand alone book. ~~~ I thought that my life had ended the day I got purchased by a blood thirsty monster. I thought that the rest of my life was going to be nothing but constant fear and suffering. But I couldn't have been more wrong. What I found was something much different. Something that I didn't even know I was looking for let alone wanted. What I found was a new beginning. A new beginning with the one I cared most for. ~~~ Cover by: @aculeasis
His FAKE wife  by 111feelings
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MAFIA • He's TOXIC. She's NOT • Victoria Rossi Is An 20 year old girl who lives in Canada, and knows her value. Ace de Luca is a 26 year old Mafia king. What's going to happen when they cross paths? What happens when Ace kidnaps Victoria in order for her to be his Fake wife?
Ace by antoniawritess
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[COMPLETE][EDITING] Ace Hernandez, the Mafia King, known as the Devil. Sofia Diaz, known as an angel. The two are arranged to be married, forced by their fathers, joining the two Mafia's. But Sofia eventually learns, even the devil was once an angel. Cover by @alluringathena *This book is more of a romance book than Mafia book and I hope you enjoyyy*
GREY  by 111feelings
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Short story // MAFIA • Right person, wrong time • Grey Stone (D'Angelo) is a 17 year old girl who had recently lost her mother due to cancer. What happens when she meets her biological father? Along with that she meets Dash. A man she falls in love with, but can't have. • PSA: nothing sexual is going to happen as long Grey is 17!!!