Nikolai Petrov is the ruthless leader of the Russian mafia, feared by all who cross his path. When he forces Vera Moretti, the innocent yet broken daughter of a rival mafia family, into an arranged marriage, he expects obedience and submission. But Vera, scarred by her past, hides her pain behind a facade of strength and grace. As the lines between power and desire blur, Nikolai finds himself captivated by the one thing he can't control-her heart. In a world of danger and deceit, can love survive, or will it destroy them both?

NOT COMPLETE ✨ON HOLD✨ (But apparently if you don't update for a long time wp can permanently delete a story! I will be updating again in July!) Novanna Sage Moretti was kidnapped by the Mexican Mafia at 3 years old, she spent years under their command, enduring things no one should ever have too. 11 years after her kidnapping she manages to escape, but not without the scars and demons of her past With arguably the worst coping mechanisms and the voice inside her head that has a habit of taking over and making her numb to everything. But what happens when 2 years after her escape Police come knocking on her door after finding out she lives without adult supervision and she finds out she has a family, 5 over protective older brothers who are each haunted by their own guilt and anger over her kidnapping. Read From Captive To Killer to find out! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 #1 in bfftolovers #3 in bestfriendstolovers #3 in nightterror

BOOK 1 Veronica Garcia, a smart and beautiful fifteen-year-old, had endured enough of her stepfather's abuse. One fateful night, during his drunken rage, she seized her chance to escape, fleeing to her abuelo's mansion for solace. However, her newfound safety was short-lived. One sleepless night, seeking a cup of tea, Veronica overheard a heated argument in her abuelo's study. Peeking through a crack in the door, she witnessed a terrifying confrontation between her abuelo and three menacing men. Suddenly, a gunshot echoed through the mansion, and she watched in horror as her abuelo's lifeless eyes met hers. Three years later, Veronica, now known as "Diabla," had transformed into Spain's most feared assassin. Her abuelo's murder had ignited a relentless thirst for vengeance within her. Every mission she undertook brought her closer to the men who had shattered her world. Her reputation grew as she carved a path of death and destruction, her skills becoming unparalleled. The streets whispered her name in fear, her resolve unbreakable. Driven by grief and rage, Diabla's quest for revenge consumed her. Each kill brought a twisted satisfaction, knowing she was one step closer to avenging her abuelo's death. Though her path was dark and lonely, it was the only way she knew to honor his memory. And so, with a heart full of vengeance and a soul steeped in darkness, she continued her relentless hunt, leaving a trail of blood in her wake. [[Word count: 90,000 - 100,000]] Rankings it has got: #17 in Badass #7 in Donna #30 in Evil #5 in Hope Content/trigger warning: Contains mature themes, violence and gore

In a family shaped by shadows, her light might be their only hope - or their greatest weakness. When Elara's mother marries into the infamous Calviero family, her world changes overnight. At just fifteen, she's thrust into a dangerous realm ruled by her stepfather and seven lethal stepbrothers, each with a fierce role in the mafia empire. Elara stands out - not just for her striking platinum hair and mesmerizing heterochromia, but for her compassionate heart and unwavering strength. A talented figure skater, she moves with grace on the ice but must learn to navigate a far more perilous stage at home. Her brothers are wary at first - hardened by years of violence and betrayal - but slowly, their fierce loyalty begins to extend to her. As old rivalries reignite and hidden threats emerge, Elara must confront the darkness lurking not only within her family but also within herself. And when whispers of a long-buried secret begin to surface, everything Elara thought she knew about her past - and her future - comes into question. In a world where trust means the difference between life and death, Elara's kindness is both her greatest strength and her most dangerous vulnerability. The question is: can she survive this world without losing who she truly is?

Book 3 of the Romano Series In a game of Russian Roulette, a single bullet is loaded into the barrel of gun and your fate lies in the twist of the weapon. Will it meet its impeding doom or will it manage to survive? Shackled by his criminal lifestyle and deep rooted fears, Nicholas Tate refused to envision any kind of romantic relationship for himself, let alone entertain it. His blatant refusal to turn out anything like his father put an end to that notion a long time ago. But even in darkness, the light creeps in. Sunshine incarnate, Stella-Rose Hawthorne had no evil bone in her body. Doing all she can to help those around her, her needs became a second thought. What happens when she unknowingly begins to light up Nicholas' dark world against his will? Will Nicholas' lifestyle be the bullet that precipitates their doom or will they manage to survive? This book can be read as a standalone. [Unedited]

You'd think you could trust a man who promises not to call the police when there's a dead body five feet away. You'd be wrong. Very, very wrong. That night, Alessio DeMarco took me in. He gave me a name, a bed, and the illusion of safety. He fed me at his table, trained me beside his sons, and turned me into something sharp enough to survive his world. Something dangerous. Now I'm one of the deadliest assassins alive-raised in violence, educated in strategy, and trapped inside a family that sees me as property instead of blood. With his eldest son preparing to inherit the empire, Alessio has other plans for me. Plans I refuse to be part of. So I run. Straight into Sicily. Straight into another storm. Because peace never lasts, not for people like us. Old ghosts rise. Loyalties fracture. Empires clash. And the man who trained me wants me back. This time, I'm not running to survive. I'm running to choose my own ending.

Book 2 of the Romano Series 5 years. 1826 days since the Romano family lost their princess for the second time. How much can one family change in that time? Valentina Romano always accepted her family's role in the mafia. But that was all before she went through hell and back. Will her family accept the new version of her? The version that is oh-so similar to them... If not, worse. Will she finally get the happy ending she dreams of? This book contains very sensitive topics. Please read with caution. [Unedited]

Book 1 of the Romano Series 4-year-old Valentina Romano was the centre of her family's world. She had anything and everything she could've ever dreamed of. What happens when her mother takes her away from all of it? 12 years later, Valentina has no recollection of the family she once had. What happens when they finally reunite after her mother's death? [Unedited]

Eleanor De Costa. The Princess of the Italian Mafia kept far away from her empire for a decade, being thrown on a boarding school for the rich and elite since she was just an 8 year old little sweetheart. Separated from her older brothers, cousins, uncles, aunts, and grandparents with no contact. Now that she has graduated as valedictorian, she's ready to go back home. However as she steps back into her childhood walls, greets the faces of whom abandoned her at such a young age, Eleanor can't help but feel angry. Revenger starts becoming a craving as needed as air. But as she strives to hunt and harm, ignoring the battle wounds reopening, she starts to ask questions, questions that challenge the morals she built her mental wall around. When do the consequences outweigh the prizes? When does the heart finally speak against the mind? When is it enough? _____ "The hollow hole in your soul that just for some reason keeps on growing. The loneliness slowly overcoming you. Slow enough for lack of realization yet sure enough to surely over rule you're senses one day. The kind that only family would ever dare leave in their absence." "I have my friends to fill that hole." "You can't heal a bullet wound with a bandage."

"I have nothing to lose. Death? It doesn't scare me." Living under a mask of innocence, she's the perfect agent. Cold, calculated, and ready to retire after one last mission. Her escape from the life of violence is almost in reach, but fate seems to have other plans. When her mission takes an unexpected turn, she finds herself tangled in a web of danger and intrigue, crossing paths with people she never thought existed and a man with power, danger, and ties to a notorious mafia. Now, nothing is as it seems. One final choice could change her life forever. But will she survive the consequences?