Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*

When Serena enters a new workplace, she has one rule; stay focused- no matter what. It soon turns out to be easier said than done when she meets her new boss. Valentino is strict, the epitome of difficult and much to her dismay; unbelievably fucking hot. She's determined to ignore the attraction she feels to him for the sake of keeping her job. But what Serena doesn't know is that Valentino can't get her out of his his head. He thinks about her everywhere. He feels captivated by her. He wants her. And he hates every moment of it.

Hello, welcome to my book of oneshots this book will be about all sorts of romance stories Please don't copy my book , read if you want to but if you don't want to then it's all good. No hate comments pls ☺️ Read to find out! Enjoy P.S. Completed unless I have requests or I want to write another

Editing -------- Highest Ranks- 1# Mafia 1#hostage 1#complete 1#good girl 1#italian 2#opposites 3#Mature 4#morallygrey Rosie has always been independent, caring, loyal, polite, but most of all, lonely. Growing up without a family she learnt the hard way that love was most of all, a fairytale, only found in worn books and illogical movies, but that never stopped her from feeling everything so deeply, daydreaming and romanticising a life that's never truly been hers. All she's ever wanted was a little bit of love. Will moving into the busy streets of Brooklyn to get away from the loneliness she's always felt and potentially find the boring love she wants so badly be the easiest choice she ever makes? Probably, and quite possibly...the worst... Now Rosie will learn the hard way that sometimes when a 6'4ft man with piercing green eyes, the mouth of a sailor and an obviously not so alluring demeanour tells you to walk the other way, just walk the other fucking way...

Just an fyi I'm probs never gonna finish this A SWEETER POISON: Who are you when no one is watching? .... How do you destroy a monster, without becoming a monster yourself? .... All her life, Maya has been fighting to keep her head above the surface. It was never a choice to fail, success was everything, as she was taught being brought up and abused by Rolf Hyde, a man who claims he saved her from the horrors of the world, aged just 10 after being kidnapped from her family and left to fend for herself from the age of 4. This leads her down a dangerous path, using unorthadox methods to battle her problems. Marco Rodrigues has never let his gaze shift from his work as don of the spanish mafia. His family time and time again struck by tragedy - first losing their younger sister to a kidnapping, then their parents, Marco is left to care for what's left - five younger siblings. But what will happen when the opportunity of a lifetime arises? What will happen when Maya re discovers her family, the infamous Rodrigues', aka the spanish mafia with five brothers and a sister? What will happen when they discover who she really is? And above all, what will happen when sparks begin to fly in a budding romance? Will she break under the pressure of hiding, as she has all her life; will she fall as she attempts to balance the secrets she keeps against her strengthening emotions which shout to be heard? start date: 10/04/23 TW: this book contains references to abuse, sexual assault, suicide, sh and other mature content, so read discretion is advised.

Brooke Amoretti hides her problems behind a snarky smile and sarcastic comments. She doesn't have the luxuries of most 16 year olds; who would when they live with an abusive stepfather? No one knows about her issues and she'd like to keep it that way. Her problems are her problems and no one else's. Even when she has to live with overprotective brothers, she tucks away her feelings and hides behind the walls she knows so well. However, her brothers won't stand for this and take a battering ram to her heart. Can she let them in? Or will she push them away like everyone else? Rated mature for: TW: self-harm, abuse, rape

"I can show how much of a 'little' guy I am." He said emphasizing the little. He came closer to me. Our lips were inches away. I could smell the scent of his cologne definitely not cheap. My breathing became uneven. "What's wrong princess? Cat got your tongue" He stroked my cheek. I leaned into his touch but he removed it. He pulled away grabbing another glass. I let out a breath. I turned around. Guess I have to do this the hard way. I leaned near to his ear. He tensed. "Teasing me is only making me wet. Imagine you inside me. Screaming your name. I guess you don't want that." I said seductively. I kissed his ear. I walked toward the hallway by the bar leading to different rooms. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Adelina Madden is a 28-year-old who got fired from her job. Having a thirteen-year-old son to look after she was forced to find away to make money. Her sister and her best friend were also in need so they resorted to stealing from rich men but to Adelina, it was more like rich Mafia men. Alessandro Del Vante a 29-year-old who killed and made peoples lives hell for fun. He didnt have a dark past he was just a pysco. Helping out a friend he went to America to do business hoping to not getting into anything but ends up meeting a girl at his club. Will Alessandro light the fire that as been burnt out in Adelina or will Adelina be the fire that Alessandro needed in his life. "He was a boy who loved to play with fire and she was his perfect match."- unknown

In the dangerous world of the mafia, falling in love can be a death sentence. But for Alessio, a leader in one of the city's most powerful mob organization, the risk is worth it when he falls for Charlotte, the daughter of his family's greatest rival. As they navigate the treacherous waters of forbidden love, they must keep their relationship hidden from both of their families, who will stop at nothing to keep them apart. When the tensions between the families reach a boiling point, Alessio and Charlotte are faced with a choice: give in to the hate and violence that surrounds them, or risk everything for a chance at love. With danger lurking around every corner, can their love survive in a world where enemies are everywhere?

❝I've already made up my mind, I want you and only you. No one else... because to me, you're my kind of perfect,❞ In the ruthless world of wealth and power, Adrian Ivanov reigns as a cold-hearted man, devoid of remorse. Love holds no meaning for him, as he indulges in a life of opulence and privilege, yet remains hollow. However, his carefully constructed existence is about to be shattered when an unexpected encounter brings Valentina Russo into his life. Valentina, an Italian girl struggling to make ends meet, crosses paths with Adrian at his exclusive club. Little does she know, this chance meeting will unravel the fabric of her entire existence. Will Valentina possess the strength to weather the storm that threatens to consume her? As their lives intertwine, a profound question lingers: Can Valentina be the one to thaw the ice in Adrian's heart and fill the void that has haunted him for so long? Witness a tale of passion, transformation, and the tumultuous journey two souls must undertake in search of redemption and unyielding love. https://www.patreon.com/c/arihartwattpad

Her laughs echoed the walls. His demons occupied the rooms. She lit the flame within him. He made every fiber of her body happy. He was the Mafia king, and she his queen. Or In which a girl loves a dangerous man who would give her the world while also destroying it. Sequel to 'Young God'