Aletheia - a Greek word (ἀλήθεια) that means "truth" or "unconcealedness." ★★★ Angelina Marina Nyx Cattivo thought she was stuck in a never-ending nightmare, surviving a dark past while believing her parents were gone. But one night, everything changes when she fights back and discovers an earth-shattering secret: her father is alive, and he's the ruthless leader of a powerful mafia. Oh, and she has five brothers she never even knew existed! Angelina is suddenly swept into a world of luxury, danger, and fierce protection. Her brothers swear to protect her at all costs and her father is ready to make up for lost time, but her return has riled up some deadly enemies, and her new family will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means going to war. For the first time, Angelina isn't alone. She has a family that would burn the world to protect her, and they just might have to. Will she rise from her past...or be consumed by it? ★★★ - Mafia - Long Lost Sister - Slow Burn - Romance Started: 26/1/24 Finished: 29/4/25 (BEING EDITED/RE-WRITTEN AS OF 25/1/26)

"I chose you, and I'm never changing my mind, because your eyes... they hold everything my soul thirsts for. Every thing I want and need, is you, and you only." I whispered, placing my lips on hers for a kiss when she whimpered. "I adore you." * * * Heather Elias is like the girl next door. Sweet, but bad ass. Her second year in college is bound to stir up some drama, even when she vowed not to take any part in it. With the perfect best friend, an overprotective brother and a loving father, what more could she possibly need? But when she interrupts the famed Roman Angelo by laughing, she doesn't know how much she has him hooked at first sight. Roman Angelo, the Don of the Italian Mafia. He's known to be ruthless, cold, domineering and heartless. But when a certain girl with eyes like the ocean draws him in, will he be able to resist her and give in? When green meets blue, sparks fly and they can't seem to stay away. But will Roman's long list of enemies keep him from her? Or will her morals bend for him only? Keep reading to find out! #1 in Green Eyes #1 in Sexy #1 in College Stories #2 in Mafia Princess #2 in Artist #3 in Crime #2 in Bad Past #3 in Blue Eyes #4 in Passion #4 in Donna #6 in Friends & Family #8 in College Student #9 in Jealousy #12 in Bad Ass #12 in Handsome #14 in College Romance #19 in College #24 in Over Protective #24 in Leader #38 in Possessive

COMPLETED✅ Arturo Vasquez -Head of Spanish mafia- was planning on accepting the proposal of Russian mafia leader Ivan Volkov's for his daughter, Aiyana, for her hand in marriage. Laying the cards down on the table, Marco Dominic Valentino - Head of the Italian mafia - makes a better counteroffer, hence it's settled that Aiyana would marry Amren Valentino, the heir for the Italian mafia. They only met once before they're married, but sometimes once is enough. Challenges and hurdles thrust their way left and right, leaving the couple no chance but to manifest this fake relationship into something real. ❣️•••❣️ Excerpt : "I think I'm strong enough to handle myself" She confesses with specks of anger darting through her eyes. I groan "You are, but it doesn't mean I like you being away from me in case anything happens" I stress my words, my breath hitting her face in gentle waves. "Shall you put me on a leash too?" She spits defiantly, smelling the tinge of alcohol on her breath, the knife digging deeper into my skin, I feel it's only moments away from piercing through my skin. My eyes snap to her angry contortions, her eyebrows furrowed, mouth slightly agape. "Come on, dance with me. The earth is spinning, we can't just stand on it" ❣️•••❣️ *I do not own any of the pictures used in this book, they belong to their rightful owners. *contains cursing. *contains mature themes. *focuses more on the romantic aspect, but I guarantee there's some action;) HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 in mafiamarriage #7 in ForcedMarriage #1 in mafiaking #1 in arranged #10 in arrangedmarriage #1 in fastpaced #1 in fake #1 in darkacademia #3 in mafia #1 in marriage #6 in completed #4 in youngadult #1 in enemies #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in drama #1 in spicy

When 22 year old Leah Rose is forced to marry Ace Steel a 24 year old leader of the Italian mafia to save her father's mafia from debt. She then decided to run away from their arranged marriage only again to be found a day later. Leah Rose A woman that always tried to make her father happy ever since she was a little girl but her plans would always go unsuccessful when her brothers would come into view. But when she comes across Ace Steel she slowly starts feeling her heart beat for a ruthless heartbreaker. Ace Steel A ruthless Italian mafia leader that only sees kindness as weakness. He is always one to break others hearts but what happens when his heart catches feelings for Leah Rose would this change his way of viewing life? *NOT EDITED*

Book 2|| ◦•●◉✿✿◉●•◦ Two years passed and Emmeline is finally eighteen and has to marry Reign Romano, because of an arranged marriage that was made two centuries ago, they wanted to stop it but couldn't because of the united families who are still holding into that contract. Emmeline Bianchi is an innocent eighteen-year-old, she has a heart of gold and is always trying to make others happy, everyone adores her, she wasn't happy about the arranged married but has to accept it to protect her family. Reign Romano is a twenty-two-year-old man, he is the boss of the Italian mafia, he is ruthless, cold, and dangerous, he is feared by everyone, by marrying Emmeline he became the boss of all mafia bosses, meaning the king of all kings. ◦•●◉✿✿◉●•◦ PS: you don't have to read the first book before this one :)) Cover made by: @crazyyfictions

Nicholas Salvatore the heir to the Salvatore's throne. Born with a diamond spoon in his mouth, he basically had everything in the palm of his hand. A player with the body of a Greek God and face liked a model, the new Don changed women like they were his toys. His hands scarred from murders, dangers lingered wherever he went, his aura had everyone feared his presence. What happened when he met his match? The first woman he wanted but couldn't have. Anastasia Rayne was born to be a killing machine of her father. Trained to seduce and murder since before she even knew what lipstick was, she was a mafia princess after all. The goddess with a figure of an hour glass and eyes that bewitched every guys under her spell. She came to England for a mission under her father command with a perfect plan under her sleeves. A plan that crumbled the moment she met a pair of grey eyes. • book two of the Salvatore's series (can read as a stand-alone) • all images in the book don't belong to me, credit to the rightful owners • cover by @myyyraaa_

Strong-willed, badass and bounded by the chains of an arranged marriage, Isabela Arias dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses. Being sold to the Italian mafia wasn't exactly on Isabela's to do list... As she's forced to navigate the ropes of her new lifestyle, she must also resist the urge for her brooding, stoic bodyguard. Her forbidden fruit. Her sin. Her death sentence. -- Guarding a stubborn, fierce princess wasn't a part of Julian's game plan, but life always like to throw hiccups in your path. While Julian intended to only guard the princess, he soon is forced to hide the desires for a woman he can't have. His boss's fiancé. Soon to be Queen. Unexpected and forbidden, falling for her seals his own demise... is true love truly the greater of all evils? Or does duty always win?

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫 ❝ 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐬 . . . 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 ❞ 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼, known as the Castillo Mafia Heiress, daughter of the feared assassin, La Diabla, and ruthless leader, Elijah Castillo, it made sense to follow in her parents footsteps. Beautiful yet feared assassin like her mother, calling herself 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 and being ruthless like her father. 𝗖𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗼, Italian Mafia Heir, has had his eye on Alessandra since they were kids and it's not her beautiful looks that has attracted him, it's the fact that if she asked him to hand over his mafia, he would do it, no questions asked. After years of not speaking, they meet once again at Alessandra's 20th birthday ball where they share one steamy encounter. She isn't going to let anything get in the way of becoming the Castillo Mafia's first female leader. Even if it means ignoring the feelings she'll soon develop towards Ceaser. He on the other hand is set on doing whatever it takes for Alessandra to be his while in the midst of training to be become the next Italian Mafia leader. Is Alessandra willing to accept the growing desire towards a certain Italian, possibly risking everything she's worked hard for or will Ceaser be the reason she becomes the first powerful female leader the underworld has ever seen?

[BOOK ONE] [Completed] [Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2019 Fiction Awards] Liam Luciano is one of the most feared men in all the world. At the young age of 18, he inherited the family name. 10 years later, the Luciano name is well known for its roll in the Mafia; along with two other families: The Costello's and The Corinelli's. But when a 21 year old is put on all three of the families radar, Luciano steps in the way, doing something he had never done before. Protect her. Through their own series of trials and tribulations, they learn how to love and how to trust. But most importantly, they learn that blood does not define family. - © 2015 taintedkissesxo * cover by thelucianoseries on instagram *

It's time for Athena Russo to get her revenge on the ones that have wronged her. People will try to stop her, but she's blinded by hatred. She's waited for this moment for the past five years, and we all know nothing is better than revenge. Nothing will stop her. Not even her brothers.