ANOTHER book only providing random scenes about the Delgado family from the past, present and future...almost all ideas suggested by fellow readers <3

Aurora's life had always been about survival, each day a quiet battle against fear and pain. When her stepfather was finally arrested, she thought the fight was over. But leaving one dangerous world meant stepping into another-one she didn't fully understand. Now, she's living with seven older brothers she barely knows, their lives a tangle of secrets and shadows they never speak of. Their house is loud, protective, and filled with rules she's afraid to break. For Aurora, it's a new kind of survival. For her brothers, it's a chance to keep her safe-no matter what it takes.

Elias Ramirez was taken from his family at only a few months old by his mother. His life was one of chaos, neglect, abuse, and confusion. He never understood why his parents didn't care about him like all other parents do. Why he would see parents hugging their kids, and taking them on trips. His own parents never did that, they never talked to him unless they wanted something from him, they never kissed him on the cheek or kissed his scraped knees. He doesn't understand what the word love meant. Growing up in an abusive home for his entire life taught him to only rely on himself, and to not let anyone push him around. After his mother died at the age of 8 he was left alone with his stepfather. His stepfather never treated him with love or care. He treated him roughly and taught him to never trust anyone. After the murder of his stepfather at the age of 11 he ran away. Scared of people he changed his identity completely. Hoping to never be found. Never be tied down to that identity for all the secrets it carries. Will he be so lucky? Or will he get caught. Oh did I forget to mention he has 6 older brothers actively trying to find him? Read more to find out

Xander Romano has always been the quieter twin, impulsive, moody, a little dramatic. But behind the eye-rolls and sharp comebacks is a boy who feels everything too deeply and doesn't know how to talk about it. And now, he's carrying a secret far too heavy for someone his age. With five overprotective older brothers, you'd think he'd be safe. You'd think someone would notice. But Xander's been hiding more than just skipped meals and forced smirks. He's been hiding the truth. He can't tell them. Not about him. Never. But secrets don't stay buried forever.

An Extended Epilogue book containing the POVs of the Delgado siblings, set at various points in the future and highlighting their own individual happy endings...which we all know they deserve at this point :)

noun: one who returns, especially from the dead or a long absence They lost her once. They'll burn the world to get her back. Cecilia Bonetti has spent her life locked away in a care home - isolated, overlooked, and surviving in silence. What she doesn't know is that five powerful men have been searching for her since the day she vanished... and they're her brothers. As the feared leaders of the Bonetti mafia, they believed Cecilia was gone forever. Until now. But blood has memory. And when sunshine slips into their dark world, even the coldest hearts begin to crack. They'll fight to keep their composure - ruthless, untouchable - but with Cecilia back, staying cold might be the hardest battle they've ever faced.

Luca Accardi was dragged away from his older brothers and his father when he was just 18 months old. His mother, the culprit, disappeared shortly after moving Luca in with her new man, Frank. Luca spent the next seven years keeping himself alive. When Frank is killed in a nationally televised hostage situation, Luca's brothers come knocking, much to his chagrin. They have their own problems, however, still picking up the pieces their mother left behind. The brothers now have to put aside their deep-rooted differences to care for the one who needs them the most. They say it takes a village... but will the brothers be able to heal before the village collapses?

As a young child, Ashlyn was abducted from a local park whilst playing with her twin and older brother. For 10 years, Ashlyn survived with no more than a roof over her head. She dealt with the repercussions of living with alcoholics and drug addicts for carers, until the police show up at her doorstep. A few days of research was all it took to find Ashlyn's mother, helping her to be reunited with her family. Only, she wasn't going back home to live with her mum, her five brothers and stepfather are there too. Ashlyn has to learn to live her life in a new environment, whilst dealing with the anxiety and trauma consequent of years of abuse. Her family, which were once not a part of her life, quickly become her everything. Number 1 in the Rising out of the Abyss Series Sequel: Rising to the Surface

Ezekiel Delgado would deem himself as broken. With light only just beginning to shine at the end of what had been an extremely long tunnel, he knew his mental health issues were always there- threatening to rise to the surface yet again. Zeke didn't view himself as worthy of anything to do with happiness, which is why he'd been shoving his crush on his boss and sister-in-law's best friend, to the very back of his mind. Well, trying to. Alexius Reynolds was the embodiment of sunshine. Never seen without a blinding smile on his face, or a book in his hands, he radiated happiness wherever he went, on whoever he stumbled upon. His one and only employee was no exception to that. Haunted by his own past, he and Zeke find a mutual understanding for each other...but can it blossom into anything more? *War must be read before this book*

The Delgado siblings have had their lives turned around; with the inevitable appearance of a familiar face finally upon them and a whole new risk of danger, it appears there is only one way out. Eliminate the threat. It's easier said than done though - Santiago Delgado made his sons who they are today, he could play them at their own game with his eyes closed: and that is his plan exactly. Will Isabella's senior year be thrown into jeopardy by the man who brought her into this world? Or will the one man she sees as a father figure be able to save his family before it's too late? *SEQUEL TO ISABELLA - CANNOT BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE*