* C U R R E N T L Y E D I T I N G & R E W R I T I N G * BOOK 1 - THE LOMBARDI SERIES L I L Y At the tender age of twelve, Lily has never seen the world beyond the tiny window of her bedroom. She's never known love, or comfort, or care. Growing up with abusive parents and an older brother who seemingly could care less if she lives or dies, she's only ever had herself to rely on in order to keep her from breaking. At least, that was the case. When her family decides to move from California to New York, Lily finds everything she's only ever dreamt of. Friends, happiness... family? What happens when Lily meets the Lombardi brothers and finds out her entire life has been a lie? - T R I G G E R W A R N I N G this story contains; abuse, self-harm, anxiety, drugs, mental illness, mature scenes (SA), forbidden romance and panic attacks. there will be trigger warnings at the top of each chapter. - BOOK ONE OF THE LOMBARDI SERIES. • Book 2 - IF I STAY - Leo (complete) • Book 3 - BECAUSE YOU LOVE ME - Jack (ongoing) - 1 in #Care 1 in #Help 1 in #Bambino 1 in #LongLostSiblings 1 in #BabySister 1 in #Reunited 1 in #Saving 1 in #Friends 1 in #Childhood 1 in #Anxiety 2 in #Secrets 2 in #LittleSister 2 in #Abused 3 in #OlderBrothers 3 in #Family 6 in #Brothers 6 in #Twins - S T A R T E D - 2O|12|2O21 C O M P L E T E D - 4|O4|2O22 - C O P Y R I G H T ALL RIGHTS RESERVED @shanlivx

"They were too close, yet so so far. Like December and January" Wren Nicholas Vozenilek . A wealthy girl with an obsession of collecting weaponry. With a picture perfect family. With a beautiful face and figure. She had it all. However, what sorts of secrets are being hidden behind that perfect smile and lousy attitude? What is concealed beneath that idyllic family? Why would she want more than what she already possesses? These questions were all asked by one particular boy. Verse Relish Vanidestin. A filthy rich boy, born with a silver spoon in his mouth. As the only male among his siblings, he has everything. Though, in order to inherit his father's wealth, he had to play by the rules. Till she arrived. And forced him to shatter all the rules. "The girl who stole his heart in the mere second their eyes met in." ....... 1st in #losthope 4th in #lostlove

Strong-willed, badass and bounded by the chains of an arranged marriage, Isabela Arias dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses. Being sold to the Italian mafia wasn't exactly on Isabela's to do list... As she's forced to navigate the ropes of her new lifestyle, she must also resist the urge for her brooding, stoic bodyguard. Her forbidden fruit. Her sin. Her death sentence. -- Guarding a stubborn, fierce princess wasn't a part of Julian's game plan, but life always like to throw hiccups in your path. While Julian intended to only guard the princess, he soon is forced to hide the desires for a woman he can't have. His boss's fiancé. Soon to be Queen. Unexpected and forbidden, falling for her seals his own demise... is true love truly the greater of all evils? Or does duty always win?

Genesis: "I did this for my mother, I don't care about you, I never have and never will." Gael: "Your eyes speak an entirely different message, cariño."

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ༺♡༻ ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Lily White. A girl that lost her best friend recently and is bullied at school. A shy girl that has trouble standing up for herself. She gets through school every single day, not one without struggle. Ryan Baker. The new kid at school. He is very protective and cares deeply for his friends and family. Always making others laugh and getting through life with his charm. He always helps those in need and the best listener. When these two meet, something new starts. ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ༺♡༻ ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*