Book Cover By: @writermarie__ Five years after a night of forbidden passion, a powerful mafia Don's violent pursuit of a debt leads him back to the enigmatic dancer unaware that she holds a secret that could shatter his empire: his heir. ••••••• Tristian Perry, the undisputed kingpin of New York's underworld, lives by a strict code: power, respect, and ruthless efficiency. A chance encounter five years ago with a young stripper named Lyric Raven resulted in a single night of intense passion, a night he barely remembers amidst the chaos of his life. Lyric, on the other hand, never forgot Tristian. That night left her with Trevor , a son she's fiercely protected, keeping his paternity a secret. Now, five years later, their worlds collide again with explosive force. Tristian, enraged by a dealer's betrayal, traces him to his apartment, only to find Lyric and Trevor living there with him. He kidnaps them both, intending to use them as leverage against her brother until his debt is paid. Lyric, hardened by five years of single motherhood but still possessing the spark that initially captivated him, ignites a dangerous desire he thought he'd buried. Tristian is torn between his ruthless nature, his growing affection for Trevor, and his re-emerging obsession with Lyric.

I ran downstairs into the living room, my heart pounding as I found all my brothers gathered around Nefeli. Her eyes were frantic, scanning the room, desperately searching for me. The scream that bastard had let out earlier must have reached her... The moment our eyes met, she practically threw herself at me, wrapping her arms around me so tightly I could barely breathe. I stood frozen for a moment, unsure of what to do. I hugged her back anyway... Even though I had no idea what was going on. "Thank God you're safe" she murmured in my ear, her voice trembling, leaving me even more confused. I glanced at my brothers. They all looked just as lost as I was. Except for Aiden and Alex. They were motioning for me to hold on. "Of course I'm okay, Nefeli. What happened?" I asked, my heart tightening. I hated seeing her like this, so worried and panicked. "I-I heard Alex and Aiden talking in Italian!" she stammered, her eyes wide with panic. "They said something about the Mafia! Are we being threatened by the Mafia?" Her voice cracked, and tears threatened to spill from her brown eyes. The room fell silent for a moment. My brothers exchanged looks, and then, without warning, we all burst into laughter. Nefeli stared at us, completely confused. Cole, finally calming down, wiped his eyes and looked at her with a smile. "Love" he said, his voice smooth, "we're not being threatened by the Mafia." he let the words settle in the air for a second. "We are the Mafia." • • • _______________________________________________________ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ Mentions of abuse, violence, harsh language, bad mental health, and light depression! Also, I don't own any of the photos! • • • ENGLISH IS NOT MY MOTHER LANGUAGE, I'M SORRY FOR ANY GRAMMATICAL OR VOCABULARY MISTAKES! • • • Please read 'Before You Read' in the first character chap! It's very important! • • • Started: October 4th, 2020 Finished: March 6th, 2021

''Fuck Angelica I cant be with you! you're Mateo's little sister whatever this is between us, cant happen'' nobody's ever seen me cry, nobody has ever seen me weak. I'm fucking Dante Santino head of the Italian mafia ive never been seen weak, at least not until she came along... ''Dante please! dont do this!'' her sobs echo in the empty street, not even the sound of the pouring rain hitting the concrete beneath us can hide the sound of her cries and it breaks me. ''I just cant hurt Mateo like this'' I look deep into her eyes as she pours her heart out in front of me, but I just cant do this to my best friend... --------------------------------------- Dante Santino, a 25 year old who's head of the biggest Italian mafia. your average cold, dark and handsome devil on the outside, but on the inside... the biggest teddy bear youll ever meet. only he didn't know that, not until Angelica Farinelli came into his life. he fell head over heels in love with her the only problem being? she's his best friends little sister. Angelica Farinelli, an 18 year old girl who's life hasn't been easy. After being abused her whole life she finally manages to escape and move in with her older brother Mateo. Little does she know shes about to fall in love with one of Italy's most dangerous criminals who also happens to be Mateo's best friend. ---------------------------------------- #3 ON STEAMY 06/05/2025 #7 ON LOVE 10/06/2025 #3 ON ITALIAN 10/06/2025 #1 ON MAFIALOVE 10/06/2025 #5 ON GANGS 20/07/2025 #10 ON DARKROMANCE 28/08/2025

Recently moving to the west coast, Daniela Parker expected a shift when moving with her mother and brother to Los Angeles. Daniela didn't think she had anything to worry about since her brother is an A+ student, and she stayed out of people's business. But when a known gangster, Enrique González, put his eyes on her, she had trouble avoiding the charming brown-eyed man with a background of violence. *black female lead and latino male lead* #1 in the U.S 4/25/25

[18+ MATURE CONTENT] "𝐈 𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔," I mumble against his lips, my words barely audible over the pounding of my heart. "I hate everything about you." His fingers brushes over my clit through the fabric, "I hate you too," he smirks, his voice deep and raspy "I've always hated you." ✩✩✩✩✩✩ 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐀 the devil in human form. He was born into a powerful and influential Italian mafia family. Being the son of the don, he grew up surrounded by wealth, violence, and a code of honor that placed loyalty above all else. After his father's death he was named the don of the italian mafia. He was feared by everyone. 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐙 is sin herself. Her beautiful long black hair, green eyes and curvy body captivated everyones attention. She was born into the Spanish mafia. She became the top assassin at the age of 16. She was the only child and became the heir of the mafia. Everything was now being passed to her and she was ready. Except for one thing, being arranged to marry her enemy. 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐒 | 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟏

HIGHEST RANKS EVER: #4 in #ENEMIES (2021) #1 in #ENEMIESWITHBENEFITS (2021) #1 in #HUMOR (2020) #1 in #BOYFRIEND (2021) Sometimes in an unproductive relationship, it's normal for a person to want a little more. But who's to know when one has crossed the line from a craving, into an obsession? What makes it even worse, is when what you're intrigued in, is found in a person you loathe. Jennifer Crosby is no stranger to the paradox of wanting someone you despise. Ever since middle school, her and Collin Myers have been engaged in a hate-hate relationship. Which of course has followed them all the way to high school. But when Jennifer has matured, and looks aren't something Collin can tease her about, what's he to do? Confused by his own feelings towards the beaut, he found her during her own dilemma. Things get heated at a school party and Jennifer realizes that Collin possesses what she's been looking for - intimacy. She'll do anything to satisfy her needs, even if he has anything to do with it. But a person can only have sex a number of times before they start to develop feelings. Feelings that are practically forbidden in the enemies with benefits relationship that they share. They become hard to hide, especially if Collin's jealous friends have anything to do with it. Then, whether their emotions actually do exist or not becomes a matter of true life or death.

In a city where love feels like a headline and loyalty comes with a price, Carlissa never meant to get caught in the middle. She's a lash tech with big dreams and a quiet kind of confidence-until one night at a party changes everything. When King Von, Chicago's most magnetic rapper, starts showing her the kind of attention that makes the world blur, Carlissa knows it's dangerous territory. But chemistry doesn't ask for permission. One drink turns into one dance, one viral video, and one storm that spins out of control. Now, the internet has made her public enemy number one, and Asian Doll, Von's on-again, off-again love, is calling her out for the world to see. What started as a moment of fun becomes a test of truth-about loyalty, love, and what happens when your private mistakes become everyone's entertainment. Torn between the man she can't stay away from and the woman she never meant to hurt, Carlissa has to decide: Is falling for someone who was never yours really a crime... or just human?

"i keep my distance because I know I can't have you..." . . . moving to New York, to at least get a fresh start at life, Phoebe Andersson has no idea what is in store for her. New formed friendships, forbidden relationships and a piece of her past refusing to let her go. How exactly can a girl live peacefully? |COMPLETED|

Book one. "One rule, broken" Lily Carter has spent her whole life being the good girl. Quiet, thoughtful, and forever known as Hudson's twin sister. Hudson Carter is the star of Westbrook High's football team, and his world revolves around the game... and Austin Moore, his best friend who is also the captain of the football team. Austin is everything Lily knows she should avoid. He's the bad boy with a smirk that makes girls forget how to breathe and a reputation for breaking hearts. Lily is not someone Austin ever thought he'd fall for, as Hudson has always made one thing very clear: Lily is off-limits. While Hudson enjoys the crowds of people watching him and his team play football, and weekends partying with his friends, Lily prefers the quiet. But everything changes when she catches the attention of Austin. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the connection between them. Behind Austins cocky grin and reputation for using girls, Lily sees someone different. Someone real. And once she starts falling, there's no turning back. One rule, broken. Full of drama, heartache, and slow-burn romance, 'Off Limits' is all about forbidden love, family ties, close friendships and finding your own voice.

Slim was known for his cold demeanor and indifference towards others. He had built a reputation as a rude and emotionless guy, yet paradoxically, he was adored and popular among his peers. However, everything changed when he encountered the clumsy, quiet girl at a party. He is instantly drawn to her, much like a moth to a flame and inexplicably, he was soon wiling to do whatever it took to protect her and ensure her happiness. This development raises a significant question: Was Slim's newfound interest in her authentic and sincere or did it stem from hidden motive, possibly of a darker nature?