At the age of only 13 years, Kathleen Miller witnessed something that no child should --her parents being killed right in their home. This incident affected her in such a way she became closed off from others. With Kathleen not having any other known family members who were willing to take her in, she was sent to live in a group home for girls. However, things at the home weren't rainbow and sunshine for Kathleen, so she ran away. Having no idea where to go, and no money, Kathleen found herself in a deserted alley beside a dumpster trying to shelter from the rain. When Alphonso Luciano caught sight of the young girl who seemed to be freezing, something convinced him to try and approach her. When the young girl pulled a knife on him, he knew that this girl was special. Alphonso managed to convince her that he wasn't going to hurt her and took her home to his wife and son as his new daughter. Seven years later, Kathleen, who had changed her name to Lexi Luciano, is a fierce young woman who would kill for her new family. But when you have a Mafia's boss daughter meeting another mafia boss, things can go a little downhill, especially when attraction starts to spark. If you're adding this book then please be advised that it is a trilogy so remember to add Caught in the middle and Rescued and Risen as well.

18+ mafia romance She is a daughter of the American Gang leader, a girl that can seduce and kill. But her secrets are bigger than anyone can imagine. She doesn't bow down to anyone, even to him. He is an heir to an Italian Mafia. Ruthless, stubborn, a killer. The devil himself. Everyone is scared of him, everyone but her. ....... His body is against mine, pressed to the wall. "Are you really going to kill me, right here, right now?" He whispered into my ear, his voice so deep, so intoxicating. My knife is definitely cutting through his skin right now. "Wouldn't be my first time." I respond. "Oh, I dont doubt that amore mio."

When Valeria Venezia takes a discreet nanny job in a secluded Italian villa, she doesn't expect the child to belong to Luciano Salvatore - ruthless mafia boss, billionaire kingpin, and a man whose name alone commands fear across Europe. Cold. Untouchable. Dangerous. Luciano doesn't do relationships. He certainly doesn't do nannies. But Valeria's presence unsettles his carefully controlled world. She's not afraid of his threats. Not swayed by his money. And she's melting the ice around his heart faster than he can rebuild it. But the world Luciano lives in isn't safe - and neither is the obsession brewing between them. She came to care for a child. He plans to make her his. Whether she wants it or not. BOOK ONE OF SALVATORE SERIES.

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ Strong language, violence, murder, sexual content. A Dark Mafia Romance. ~ Aemilio, the brutal Brazilian mafia boss, is feared by all and loved by none. His power is unmatched, and his ruthlessness makes him a living nightmare. But when he seizes Evangelina, a fiery beauty caught in his brother's dangerous obsession, a deadly game begins-one where desire and violence intertwine. Trapped in Aemilio's twisted world, Evangelina must tread carefully, for one wrong move could cost her life. Yet as the darkness of his empire closes in, a forbidden love sparks between them. "You think you can control me?" Evangelina spat, defiant, yet unable to ignore the attraction that pulled her closer to the monster she feared. Aemilio smirked, his gaze cold. "Control? I own you." In a game of power, betrayal, and passion, can their love survive the storm, or will it be the very thing that destroys them all?

He walks closer to me, pushing me back against his desk. "I'm going to throw you down and fuck you until you scream my fucking name." His fingers slip under my dress and the heat between my legs grows, causing me to cross my legs. He pushes his knee in between my legs, separating them apart. "I'll fuck you so hard that you won't be able to walk away from me again." His soft pink lips, curling into his signature smirk. - - - - - - ♡ - - - - - - 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢, the daughter of a notorious assassin and a prodigy. She is ruthless and kills without hesitation nor emotion, making her deadly. With stunning green eyes, a sculpted body and a magnificent mind she gets anything and everything she wants. 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢, the leader of the most powerful and feared Italian Mafia. No one dares to question the man running the biggest mafia in the world. A man that has been raised with power, wealth and fame. With his alluring features, killer charms and a malevolent mind, he is the one to be or beat. When Lorenzo's mafia gets threatened by an upcoming- a nobady American Mafia, Lorenzo struggles to uphold his criminal empire without it crumbling to the ground. After struggling, he finally decides to ask one of his biggest enemies for help, but it's not such an easy feat because his enemy is a bigger asshole than him.

-Strong female lead and lovesick male lead- "You're a woman, where's your brother? I would like to talk to him." She rolled her eyes, raising her pistol at him, fear crossed his hazel eyes. "Being a woman doesn't make this gun any less deadly. So if I were you, I would watch what I say because, to me, your life means nothing," Natalia told him. "I'll ask you one more time and think about your answer because my patience is running thin. Where is my money?" "I don't have it!" She aimed the pistol to his right leg, pulling the trigger, the silencer made sure no one could hear the shot only his screams. "Where is the money, Michael?" - She is a drug He wants to taste One drop of her Is all it takes To have you addicted Where ever she goes Death follows But he didn't care Since he knew He'd die for her She is fire He'd touch Despite the heat She is a killer But so is he. This woman was both the devil and an angel. - Most impressive rankings #1 arrangedmarriage #5 Mafia #1 Mafiaqueen #1 alliance #2 maturethemes #1 maturescenes #1 killorbekilled #1 possession #1 mafiaprincess #1 Italian #1 dangerous

"Oh sweet little kitten, don't cry. Let me wipe away those tears from your beautiful eyes. Tell me what's made you sad. I shall kill whoever it is who've hurt you Kitten". I hated his little pet name for me, but then why did my heart skip a beat every time I heard it. Why did my body react and want to be claimed every time he whispered it so softly. He knew full well the effect he had on me and I hated the fact that I had no control over it. Lily thought she had it all. A loving family, a good job and an adoring husband. But she couldn't be further from the truth. What Lily isn't aware of is the past her parents left behind. Her father, James Richardson the notorious ex mafia boss and his wife by force Isabella Richardson. She has no idea of the lies her parents are hiding from her. But soon enough, the truth always comes out. "You tried to run from your past. Foolish of you for thinking everything would fall back into place. But never mind, because it won't be you suffering the consequences".

She's an innocent girl who lived with her alcoholic abusive father. Her life was barley manageable, especially when she was separated from her biological family at such a young age. When her father mysteriously dies from a car crash, she's taken to the police station where she waits for a family to take custody of her or to be sent to an orphanage. But when she's expecting the second option, what happens when her supposed oldest brother that she had no idea about shows up in front of her, calmly informing her of the sudden news that she's apparently going to live with him and her 4 other brothers? How will she handle this life-changing information? Everyone has secrets, even the 15-year-old herself. Enemies will constantly send threats towards the 'carefree' reunited family, though what happens when they act on their thoughts? Will Azalea recover from the traumatic events she faced? What consequences will they all face when her brothers back down on their promises?

"No one speaks to me the way you have been lately" He warned, his eyes trained on mine. "What are you going to do, kill me?" I answered back, my gaze focused only on his kissable full lips. "Much worse." I didn't have time to comprehend anything before he gripped my hips and slammed me down onto the bed, making my breath hitch. My hair had covered my face from the impact, very quickly I pushed it out of my way when Luca hovered over my body, his hands holding him up on each side of me. "Wha-" He shut me up by placing his lips on mine, making my entire insides melt. Sparks jolted throughout my body as his soft lips molded with mine, he kissed me with so much need and urgency that a quiet moan unexpectedly escaped from me... ••• Luca Vendor, the name that shoots shivers down people's spines. He's dark and mysterious, never loved and has always been taught to show zero emotion. When he comes across Kimberly Folin, a beautiful American woman, he's intrigued by her sassy attitude and ability to turn him down. Usually, a woman would drop their pants at the site of him, but Kimberly is very different. Not planning on letting her go anytime soon, he decides on asking for her to teach him how to be gentle, just for her. But when Luca causes trouble with a Russian leader, innocent Kimberly is thrown into a world full of danger... - HIGHEST RANKS: #1 in Love story #1 in Italian #4 in Adult Romance #9 in Romance ⚠️Mature themes, violence & strong language⚠

*Formerly His Desire* "You think you want me, but I don't think you could handle what I would do to you." His stare is relentless. I smooth my hands down over my nightdress, feeling his words glide across my skin. "I could..." "I'm not sure I would be the kind, gentle lover your sweet Caspian would be," he warns quietly. ----- As a Princess, Kiva is always in danger. So much so, one night, her home is broken into, where it is revealed her attempted killer is her mate. Before she has a chance to speak to him, he vanishes into the night. For her protection, a dark and dangerous mercenary is ordered to keep guard of her, and as time passes, Kiva finds herself desiring him more and more. All while trying to find her elusive mate, and deny feelings for a man who may lead her right to the truth.