_________ She always thought she would be trapped in a box, punches, and hits weighing her down, the cold rush of blood drowning the love her parents should've given her. But even when she escapes...the past haunts her, and the undeniable fear of the unknown etches its way into her heart for eternity. It's not until a little girl enters her bakery stealing a piece of cake that she lets happiness melt its way into her heart, the little girl's father becomes her armor from the fears that hide behind the deep shadows, The love, contentment, and safety she never got from her parents were brought tenfold within the both of them, making her realize happiness truly is possible in a world of evil. *************** Mafia. It was all he knew for the longest time, everyone knows him as one of the biggest CEOs in New York, But he hides behind the shadows and controls the night as the biggest mafia boss. His daughter was the only light he saw in the dark world he hid in, he thought his heart wouldn't soften for anyone, but when he meets a sweet bakery owner with the softest heart, he realizes that maybe love is worth the risk, His heart begins to burn for her, and his mind, body, and whole being gets drowned in all that she is. They don't realize the true armor that love is, the stone wall it builds beyond the evil that lies behind, it strengthens your weaknesses, and shows the light that hides within. -- ~Ideas are all mine pls don't steal. -Cover and banner designed by _navyblueee_

𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 - Intricate and witty, her life has twisted upside down after her father's past scarred his family. At the young age of twenty, Violet is informed that eight years ago, she was promised to marry a Mafia Don's son by her father, in exchange for ten million dollars. 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐃 '𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐎 - A name that lingers of blood and lust, was also a ruthless killer and the new Don of the Italian Mafia. In order to have no distractions, his father has forced him to marry the daughter of a millionaire law firm owner. What happens when two fiery personalities collide? Will they be able to avoid the instant attraction that they feel? Or will they give into each other? Breaking the one and only rule of the marriage that they both so desperately despised; no sexual interactions. ______ #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 #𝟎𝟏 - 𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 ______ 𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 - to all of those who long to be someone's first choice, this one's for you.

"Why do you care if I'm mad or not?" It was the only thing I cared about knowing at this point. "You're smart King. You figure it out." Ace Carter was bad news and so were his friends. Luckily, I stayed away from him, his friends and all their drama. It was easy enough, being invisible and all. ••• But Ace noticed me one day. That day changed Ace and me. He wanted a favor and that deed was to pretend to be his girlfriend for three weeks, at most. ••• There was no way in hell I could ever like the guy, even though he was smoking hot, and seemingly sweet, so I agreed. ••• The more I got to know Ace, the more I realized he wasn't just a bad boy or a player. He was sweet and caring. ••• But I wasn't sure I was ready for the feelings being around Ace incurred from me. But something told me Ace would fight until he got me to want him back.

I feel his breath on my neck, he smells like mint. Despite the darkness that surrounds us his eyes seem to shine more intensely, I feel almost kidnapped. With the tip of his nose he touches the line of my neck moving beyond my cheek, he leaves a kiss on my nose making me smile. I know it's wrong to kiss him. I know I've always said I want to understand how I feel about him first. I know I don't have to let myself go like that, like he's dictating the rules of the game. But tell me, could you stop in front of those incredibly magnetic eyes? # 1 Americangirl 14/9/2022 # 2 Chaseli 10/9/2022 # 3 Americanboy 28/8/2022 # 10 Chacha 20/9/2022 I don't know English well, but a friends of mine is helping me with translations and encouraged me to try. I think in life you have to try things you think you can't do. Let's see how it goes.

BLURB: She fell and rose again minus her heart. She had lost her life and her breaths tainted her future. She knew it was wrong that HE was wrong but who was she when he had made sure she would be his whether she liked it or not. He was the pakhan and she was his twisted little obsession but his past was tainted with the same malicious fingers as hers but he would have her. She was his. She just did not realise it yet and well let's just say he was not that interested in informing her prior to his plans. What will happen when the secrets of the past will be unveiled? Will she forgive her tormentor? Or will the tormentor again torment her past?

an·dro·pho·bia | \ ˌan-drə-ˈfō-bē-ə noun : an abnormal dread of men : repugnance to the male sex Thea is the definition of sweetness. Whether it be stopping to talk to a homeless person in the streets or volunteering overtime at her local charity shop, she feels the need to give and not take. Although that comes with disadvantages of its own, the effects of a strange phobia of hers only make her life more difficult: her growing fear of men. And when she meets the most terrifying of them all, she is forced to ultimately confront her fear. In the form of a murderous member of the mafia by the name of Synn, that same uncontrollable terror that she experiences in the presence of a man only sparks an interest in him. But unbeknownst to Synn, a man who revels at the tremor of his enemies, he cannot figure out why her wide, teary eyes do not give him the same pleasure. Why does that same terror-stricken look on Thea's face only make his heart clench with pain instead of content? #1 in Hot #1 in Fear #1 in Scared #1 in Sweet #1 in Kind #3 in Cute #5 in Love Cover done by @kimtherespeopledying

Her Volkovs Series Book One Belle is an innocent and kindhearted 26-year-old virgin who came from a small country once ruled by her overbearing dictator father. Now she is in New York City enjoying every bit of her freedom until she met Nikolai and Alexei. Nikolai Vyacheslav Volkov and Alexei Viktor Volkov, the most sought-after brothers of the New York underground criminal world. Nikolai, more popularly known as Volkov, is the Boss of the Russian Mafia. An organized criminal organization ran by the Volkov Crime Family. He took over the family business when his father, Vyacheslav, was murdered. Nikolai made a name for himself as a man of his word, feared and respected. He is on top of his game--a Billionaire who owns different legitimate businesses and finance companies in New York City. His reputation precedes him; a short-tempered and violent crime Boss. His brother, Alexei is the Underboss of the Mafia. He handles the underground business and takes charge of the Mafia's manpower and underground dealings. His father was the Underboss before the latter was also shot to death. Belle was swept off her feet the very moment she locked eyes with the man who has dark green eyes and an undeniable charm she finds hard to resist. Little did she know that in that same moment her life will turn upside down.

It only took one night to completely change my life. Jace Hetcher is a rich badboy and a total player. Now I, Chrysanthemum Everston, am having his baby. To top it off, I'm only seventeen! What am I going to do? What if Jace doesn't want to be there...or does he? What if this notorious badboy has a secret, and he isn't that bad after all? Highest Rankings: #1 - Teen Pregnancy #1 - teen #1 - Parenting #1 - Pregnancy #1 - Teendrama #1 - teenlife #1 - Player #1 - fiction #2 - teenfiction #2 - drama #2 - heartbreak #2 - Goodgirl #2 - Parents #3 - Badboygoodgirl #4- highschool #6 - badboyxgoodgirl #6 - Youngadult [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

With no family left, Valentina Armani moves in with the Don of the Grimaldi mafia because of a promise her brother made to him. Slowly but surely, Valentina begins to long for the man she lives with. Her plans, however, get disrupted by Philip Coleman, a detective who is determined to put the leader of the criminal organization behind bars. Soon enough, the trust Vito put in Valentina gets crushed and he wasn't one to deal well with any kind of betrayal. Vito Grimaldi is a closed-off man who doesn't appreciate prying eyes. While he isn't rude, he can't be called a gentleman either. The more time passes, the less restraint he has to ignore Valentina's beauty. He wants to make her his. The Don's Trust is the second book from the Grimaldi series. This book can be read as a standalone. Warning: The Don's Trust has not been edited, yet. The story is only to be read by those above the age of 18. It's rated mature for a reason. Don't read it if you don't want to be spoiled for The Grimaldis' downfall. * * * Copyright © 2026 Serafina Remondo All rights reserved. Disclaimer: The picture used for this book is not mine. All the credit goes to the rightful owner.

He saw the future in her eyes. saw a spark that needed to glow brighter and he was going to help her do it. "This life is terrible and you are my beautiful tragedy" ***** Juliette wanted nothing more but to leave the house she grew up in. It's walls tainted with blood and memories she wanted to forget but no matter how hard she tried she could never escape. Until one opportunity lands in her hands, making a deal with Fabiano, a mafia boss who comes up with an arrangement they can both get what they want. Mafia romance. 18+ Sexual content. Physical, mental and emotional abuse. Triggers. Read at your own risk.