A bwwm mafia romance - A peaceful café owner with a hidden past and a mafia heir form an uneasy alliance after an attack, only to discover their fates are intertwined. - Enora Lyle has crafted a peaceful life for herself as the owner of a charming café in a quiet town. But every night, the same haunting dream invades her sleep-- fragmented flashes of violence, danger, and a nagging sense of loss. Marco De Luca is the charismatic CEO of a high-end jewelry empire, his name synonymous with wealth and refinement. But beneath his polished façade lies the ruthless truth-- Marco is the heir to the De Luca crime family, a powerful mafia syndicate known for their deadly efficiency. Cold and calculating, Marco has one rule: never let emotion cloud judgment. - Their worlds collide when Marco, left for dead after an ambush by a rival family, stumbles onto Enora's secluded property. Against her better judgment, Enora saves him, binding herself to the dangerous man who now brings violence to her doorstep. When her home becomes a target, they're forced into an uneasy alliance, seeking refuge together while navigating the dangers that surround them. As they have no choice but to stay together, Enora and Marco find themselves drawn to each other in ways they can't deny. But even as their connection deepens, Enora's recurring dreams grow more vivid, revealing fragments of a life she can't remember; a life tied to secrets, bloodshed, and betrayal. - With enemies closing in and trust shattered, Enora and Marco must decide: can love survive the weight of vengeance and the ghosts of the past? Or will their buried truths tear them apart forever? ~~ 🥈#2 in Italian (out of 17.1K books) ~~ Cover by maskedinthelight (myself)

She ran down the stairs hurriedly, tears still blinding her temporarily as she tugged on her suitcase. Reaching for the door knob, she stopped when her mom suddenly called out to her in a strange , almost unrecognisable voice. "I promise you Abby, the moment you go to that woman's house, your life would never be the same", she said, her voice almost in a whisper. But Abby didn't care, she'd had enough. She was leaving, and that was final. She turned the knob and stepped out , but a strange, chill ran over her making her wonder "Am I doing the right thing?" .. This story is purely fictional, a figment of my imagination. And events/occurrences, names, people , places that coincide with real life things, are just that; coincidental . Please vote, comment and share to support me . Love, E.D ❤️

|| Available in book stores!! || watty award 2017 winner! || Becca's life takes a thrilling turn when she pretends to date Brett Wells, the most popular boy in school. Becca Hart is determined to coast her way through her senior year at Eastwood High School. Counting down the days until graduation had become her crutch. Her plans come to a screeching halt one afternoon when she ends up sharing a spontaneous kiss with Brett Wells, who's known for being captain of the football team and an all-around good guy. Their "love" spreads like fire and their fake relationship begins. But the two quickly learn that just because it started off fake, doesn't mean it won't become very real. ___________________________________________ Highest Rank in Teen Fiction: #1 - June 24, 2017. Featured in Teen Fiction: August 1, 2017. Watty Award 2017 Winner for Riveting Reads: September 29, 2017 Completed on: September 18, 2017. ___________________________________________ This story was originally published by myself on the Episode Interactive App as RIVALS. However, the story and the sequel have now been taken down. Alex Light © All Rights Reserved 2017 Cover: Designed by Corina Lupp and drawn by Jordi Labanda.