** Special Note ** This story will be edited at a later date to fit my current writing style, however, I am leaving this first very rough draft up until then. Highest Ranking -- # 1 in General Fiction - Feb 2015 to April 2015 Twenty-two year old Lea Mason didn't mind living a boring life far from the limelight that her parents enjoyed. In fact, she thrived in the solitude and mundane routines that she surrounded herself with. Carter Stephens, crime boss extraordinaire, enjoyed dishing out pain and punishment to those that dared to cross him. His only rules for life were simple: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer, know their every weakness and use that weakness to destroy them, never leave a witness alive, and never, under absolutely no circumstance, feel. **All rights reserved. No part of 'A Cartel Affair' may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher.** **Please note - All Photos and Media content are owned by their respective photographers and/or artist.

She was promised safety. She found the devil instead. Isadora Bellanti never wanted to be a Moretti bride. But when her father strikes a deal with Dante Moretti- the cold, untouchable heir of Milan's most feared dynasty - she's forced into a marriage that feels more like a sentence than a union. Dante is ruthless. A man whispered about in back alleys and boardrooms alike. To his world, Isadora is just a pawn - something pretty to parade, to keep his enemies guessing. But to Isadora, he's a puzzle she can't stop trying to solve... even as his darkness threatens to consume her. Every promise comes with a cost. Every touch, a warning. And in the Moretti world, love is just another weapon - one that cuts deep enough to ruin them both.

(Warning: Rated R) "Lilly tried to sign to him but her breath hitched as he pushed her into his upstairs office. Lilly regained her balance as she turned to Allen as he locked the door. He strutted towards her as he loosened his tie. Lilly gulped as she walked backwards. She jumped as her backside hit the edge of his desk. Allen smirked at her fear and thought to himself, "Why is she so tempting?" When it came to a mafia angel, no one could compare to Lillian Chase. Growing up in a mafia family was not always easy though. Even though she was adopted, no stranger would be the wiser. With beauty and wit to spare, Lilly was a good catch. Allen Desserio was cold and ruthless. He always got what he wanted. After spending ten years away in Italy for family business, he has finally come home to introduce his soon to be bride to the family. Little did he know the shy Lilly grew up into a heartthrob. What is he to do? Take what he wants or keep the family honor? Thank you PriyankaG24 for the amazing cover!

He is a bad ass...she is the average 18 year old. While he is out leading his gang...she is hanging with friends or at home. What happens when she attends a party at his house and she catches his eye? Will she be another one night stand for him or will he bring her into his world of danger and become possessive of her and corrupt her? Follow Jay and Sadi on their tale of danger, lust, and maybe even love.

Days following the arrival of Ellison Wolf after two years in Mexico she returns to find Michael Royal, one of the smartest and the deadliest of them all wanting her to work for him. He's cruel, cold hearted, and a menace with no feelings to be spare. No one ever expected for the two heartless gang leaders to fall for each other and bring a world of lies, betrayals and twists with every kiss.

Darco Thor is a vicious gang leader running the biggest gang in Valley city. Tori Tucker is a poor 20 year old girl working at her aunt's shop in Valley city and studying to become a teacher. What happens when those two meet and Tori becomes Darco's one and only soft spot?

London is ran by four main gangs, The Eagles, The Snakes, The Lions and the Bears who beat people senseless if they step out of line, take people away and are not heard from again and killed. The streets are not safe for anyone. Olympia used to live a normal life in the country side, with her farm, the smell of fresh air, the quiet county road, hanging out with friends, a normal boyfriend and a great family. Then everything turned upside down when her dad is mysteriously killed and the police will tell them nothing. Then they have to move to London to start a new life in London, but little does she know that gangs control London and some how her family has something to do with the Gangs of Londons and to top that the main and roughest gang leader , Ryder of the Eagels, wants her, but what for ?

Ashley Palmer. She's your stereotypical nerd, loner, mute. But she hasn't always been this way. She used to be in a gang. 'Stellar Rippers' to be exact but she left in order to keep her family safe. So what happens when the gang somehow show up and ask for her help. She has no choice but to help them find Davina McWilliams, a kidnapped member. But how long can she stay away from this gang until trouble is caused? How long until she realises she needs the gang in order to keep her family safe? Her name is Ashley Palmer. She's not a nerd, loner or mute. She a strong, fighting, Gang Girl. ___________ [::Highest Ranks~ #7 in Action 23/2/15, #7 in Action 17/10/15, #2 in Action 18/10/15::] Finished-22/3/15 Rewriting-17/07/21

Paige Hill is a badass. Well, she likes to think she is. After burning her flat down after a drunken party, Paige has to go and live with four grown (and incredibly hot) men. They're hiding something, but what? Guns, explosions, car chases and love, Paige is thrown into a whirlwind of gangs and crime, fighting for her life. There's a fine line between life and death, and Paige is balancing right in the middle. And if she makes one mistake, her life could change forever. Or it could end it. A Watty Award Winner 2014 Undiscovered Gem ChickLit: #57 Action: #19

"Even if you run away, I would search to the end of this world until I found you. Because the only place you can stay is in these arms." ****** He was ruthless. He had no weakness. He was not afraid of death. Not until he met her... Who would have thought that saving a man's life one night could change her life forever. When Megan Rose had landed in Rome, she was thrilled to start over. New life, new identity, new her. When she saved Xavier Vellutini, the head of a powerful Italian mafia, he had since been obsessed with her and she found herself slowly falling into his trap, falling in love. Yet, by a twist of fate, Xavier broke her heart, and she walked out of his life. Two years later, Xavier finally found Megan but this time she held a secret that will turn their lives upside down... REWRITING