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Underneath His Rule  by Grace_1304x
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In a world where power and control reign, Isabella Russo's life is forever altered when her family arranges her marriage to the ruthless Don of the Romano mafia, Vincenzo. Cold, calculating, and possessive, Vincenzo never believed in love-only power. But as his world collides with Isabella's fiery spirit, their marriage becomes a dangerous game of control, passion, and betrayal. As the walls between them begin to collapse, their connection spirals into something neither of them can control. Isabella must navigate the deadly world of the mafia and the dangerous pull toward the man she swore to hate. And Enzo? He'll stop at nothing to claim her-body and soul, making sure she's underneath his rule in every way. ........................... #1 in enemieswithbenefits #1 in matureaudience #1 in Italian
The Dark Side of Innocence by warriorpwr
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Started: 11/6/2020 Completed: 12/26/2020 "I hope you remember what I said, Atlas," he said. He went back to his firm tone of voice now that we were alone. He glanced up at me as he packed three pairs of jeans into the bag. I was too busy trying to figure out how the hell I had three brothers who suddenly wanted custody of me after all these years of me being in foster care that I didn't even remember what Mr. Harris had told me last night, but it clicked. He had told me those things because he knew that I was leaving him today. "You will never be loved by them if they find out what you are, what you've done. And if they do find out, I'm sure they'll send you right back here to me where you belong," he said calmly as he placed the rest of my turtlenecks next to the jeans and lastly put in a coat. He zipped the bag that he had apparently finished packing for me and I looked around the room. "Let's go," he said firmly holding the bag in his hand as he walked out of my room. I didn't know if I should be happy or scared to be leaving Mr. Harris. I never imagined that I would be leaving him. Ever. He had told me last year on my birthday that he was going to marry me when I turned 18 and aged out of the system. *** For Atlas Bishop, moving in with three older brothers she never knew she had meant a chance at freedom she believed she didn't deserve. But there's no rest for the wicked. Every decision she must make in her new life will hide the fact that she was harboring the devil inside, deceiving everyone around her so she doesn't get punished ever again. Ace Innocenti has never been in love before, but he's certain he's in love with an innocent angel, the new girl Atlas Bishop. He's determined to keep his anger issues in check and his illegal activities at bay to keep her that way. But, innocence has a dark side that lies and cheats, and Ace learns his lesson the hard way.
Subtle Pain by brightxupp
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She didn't need to fall in love, she wanted to fall in love. She didn't want to meet him, she needed to meet him and by she I mean Stacy Montgomery. When criminal Stacy Montgomery leads a life of rebel, crimes and abuse she realises that its time to change. Trying her hardest meant that she had to do what other girls her age wanted to do and that was to fall in love. He didn't want to fall in love, he needed to fall in 'love'. He didn't need to meet her, he wanted to meet her and by he I mean Tyler Foster. When 'bad boy' Tyler Foster leads a life of secrets, threats and mystery he realises he needs to change before the addiction becomes too addictive. Trying his hardest meant finding someone to love and by someone I mean Stacy. However, not all love stories end in a happy ending because some of them begin with a lie and lead to betrayal but does this effect Tyler's and Stacy's story or was there ever a story to begin with? *** Disclaimer: Please read all trigger warnings before beginning the book - I would appreciate it if haters keep their rude and unnecessary comments to themselves. *If you do NOT like my book then read something else - learn your own genres - I definitely do NOT care nor apologise if my book isn't the right one for you! - The description is made for a reason* Thank you :) *** Trigger Warnings: ~ abuse ~ sexual assault ~rape ~ talks of suicide ~ detailed violence ~ blood ~ mental health *Highest Rank:* #1 player out of 70.3K stories ranking # 2 diary out of 58.8K stories ranking
Aces & Spades by bellisimaxox
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||completed|| "If loving her is a weakness, I am only a weak man." - Massimo Giordani Massimo Giordani. Even thinking about him sends shivers down your spine. A cold blooded killer and leader of the notorious Ace Mafia. He stops at nothing to get what he wants and that's exactly what happens when he meets her. Isabella Martínez. The innocent girl who just wanted someone to love her the way that no one did. But, when she meets him, she gets more than she bargained for. It's not as easy as you think, having people try to end their catastrophic love. Will their feelings for each other overcome it all? Or will the pressure and harm done, physically and mentally, chip away at the remaining cracks forming between them, until it's too late. This is their story. *** Highest Ranking: #1 in amore #1 in mob #1 in boss #1 in stripper #1 in italian #1 in don #1 in gangs #2 in maid #7 in mafia #8 in mature [unedited]
Dark Saint [Romano Brotherhood, #1] by mysamar
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A man claimed by the devil. A woman claimed by no one. Until him. 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐎 is a monster. His family relies on him to torture and kill. It's his birthright, curse, and the most delicious punishment for a gluttonous sinner. He's no stranger to violence and depravity. Soldier of the Romano crime family, he might be stranger to everything else. 𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐄 is an outcast, the hidden gem of the Genovese crime family, shunned by her father and forgotten by the world. She's utterly alone, until she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Kidnapped by the man with dark eyes, tattoos, and a soul to match. And he isn't planning on letting her go. The deviant killer with the angelic name, her intended torturer, the devil of the underground. Santo is quickly becoming something to Nina that seems impossible, something that neither of them are ready for. She threatens to uproot everything he's always known and been, and when secrets are revealed, when demons come out to play, it's not only a matter of how willing Santo and Nina are to salvage something that seems to be the only beautiful corner of both their worlds. It's a matter of whether any kind of beauty can survive in a world so dark. ✚ Dark Saint is a slow burn, enemies to lovers, dark mafia romance with mature content and dark themes. Read at your own discretion. [ Book 1 in the Romano Brotherhood Series | COMPLETED ✔ ] Featured on @Romance Featured on @StoriesUndiscovered
Lowkey  by leiiii403
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Arabella Malik, the lethal American mob boss's daughter. The beauty of the nineteen-year-old was well-known. Her hourglass figure and glowing grey eyes-which mirrored her father's, had practically everyone praising the ground she walked on. Arabella was a sweet, soft-hearted woman. Although she was also recognised as the best assassin and seductress in the underworld. Not only did her appearance attract men and women's notice, but she also managed to capture the attention of her father's business partner's son. Roman Agnello, the heir to the Italian Mafia. The twenty-year-old was every bit as ruthless as everyone alleged he was. Like his soul, his heart was cold and empty. Roman had no emotions or feelings for anything or anyone. But that all changed when his gaze fell on the seductress herself. And when he discovered the forbidden fruit, his soul begged him to take a bite. ~ ~ Highest Rankings #4 ChickLit - NOV 2021 #1 College Student - JAN 2022 #1 Forbidden Romance - JULY & OCT 2022 #2 Teen Romance - SEP 2022
Say You Hate Me  by summerxxx333
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fractured love trilogy #1 #1 IN #FICTION - 15 August 2024 #1 IN #TEEN - 20 December 2025 #1 IN #MAFIA - 30 April 2025 #1 IN #GRUMPYXSUNSHINE - 25 May 2025 #1 IN #ENEMIESWITHBENEFITS - 7 June 2025 #1 IN #BOARDING SCHOOL - 8 June 2025 #2 IN #ENEMY - 21 April 2024 #2 IN #FAKE DATING - 28 April 2025 #2 IN #ROOMMATES - 16 Novemver 2025 #3 IN #BADBOY - 15 August 2024 #3 IN #MAFIADON - 10 August 2025 ... "Say you hate me." He said, louder this time. I couldn't breathe. I was drowning. "I-I can't!" He nods sarcastically, his lips falling into a malicious half smile, "Just because you caught feelings doesn't mean that I did. You were a good fuck but that's all you'll ever be." ... when the line between love and hate gets tangled, is there any coming back? Strong willed and confident, Elsie Williams, the new IT girl of St Louis Boarding School. She's got some serious daddy issues and an unhealthy obsession with sour patch kids. Dangerous yet gorgeous, Grayson Lorenzo, the infamous 'badboy' of St Louis Boarding School. He's the future don of the italian mafia and the school's star quarterback.
I Love to Hate you by maluwrittings
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-- "You think you're so tough hm?" He says, getting closer to me. Both of our eyes lustful, deep and glued to each other's. "I am" I certify the one standing in front of me, our proximity making me nervous, but I'm refusing to show any signs of it. "You're testing my patience, princess." He admits as his hands lay lazily on my neck, I smirk at his sentence. "You're either leaving this place with a black eye or a hickey" He announces. "You wouldn't dare to kiss me." I bark back, his smirk growing as mine fades away. "Try me, Rora." He states, with the goddamn nickname. ---------- !! - It does contain mentions of sexual references, mature themes and strong verbiage. UPDATED WEEKLY!!!!! ---- #1 IN SECRECY (10/18/24) #3 IN COLLEGE (03/20/25) #1 IN HOCKEYPLAYER (07/31/24) #3 IN HOCKEY (10/06/24) #2 IN ENEMIES (03/28/25) #1 IN TEASE (09/03/24) #8 IN BAD BOY (10/06/24) #6 IN ENEMIESTOLOVERS (03/27/25) #3 IN RIVALRY #2 IN FRIENDGROUP
Aftercare by romanticezyourlifee
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Nora Rodriguez, The first born daughter,the responsible child,who is forced to put her siblings before herself.The daughter who's dad left a long time ago,leaving her with her alcoholic mother,and sister.She might look tough on the outside,but shes holding onto her life with everything.As if dealing with her past traumas wasn't enough,her mom decides to send her off to college.Not only any college,one of the most prestigious schools in the country.Even though she hates it at first,she meets her two life long best friends,as well as this boy,this boy that understands her and makes her act like herself around him.She feels comfortable,happy.Who is this boy? Miles Hernandez. The popular boy,football team captain who all girls have eyes for.Really is a sweetheart,joyful and happy all the time.Always has that smile stuck on his face,brushed with his soft blonde hair.But is this really the truth?When he's alone,is he this cheerfull.Miles,the boy who's mother has been missing for 10 years now.After his mom "disappeared" he was tortured by his multi-millionaire father,being abused by him everyday along with his twin brother.But never showed his true colors to anyone.Until he met her.The new girl,the one that reminds him of his mom,the one that makes him nervous by her touch. Two complete strangers,sharing the same backstory.Two lovers who empathize towards each other,who understand each other.wil they finally escape their own sad reality and create a new one? GrumpyXsunshine
Blooming Iris | ✓ by nostalgictalesx
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"Sometimes love is not enough." With a complicated relationship with her mother, a loud household, an unrequited love and a scholarship to get, Iris Kingston thinks she already has enough on her plate. But life has a wicked sense of humor, doesn't it? Doubts surrounding her beloved group of friends start to arise, her childhood friend comes back with mysteries of his own, her ex turns up and problems are suddenly a part of her daily life. How would she deal with everything without summoning her past's demons? This is the journey of Iris as she navigates through tangled feelings, heartbreak, pain and the weight of expectations. Does happiness wait for her at the end? Can she find love amidst all this mess? ........................................... [Completed in 2018, Edited in 2020]