18+ mature content read at your own risk. "His eyes and his smile" "Her eyes and her smile" Fawn Emeric was supposed to get gardening tools from the shed, but was instead threatened by the world's most powerful and feared, injured mafia boss. In spite of that, she manages to treat his wound and he lets her live. Then a year later, while on vacation, she witnessed him commit murder, and she reported it. Lorenzo should have disposed of her, but he let her live for some strange reason. What was the strange reason behind this? Is Lorenzo capable of love? Is Fawn likely to fall in love? To find out more, read on.

The bell above the entrance door rung, indicating someone had walked in. "We're closed," I called as I swung my head around to face the door. I froze when I saw a tall tan handsome man dressed in an all-black suit standing by the entrance, power and dominance radiating off of him. I closed my mouth quickly when I realised I was staring with my mouth agape. "I was just wondering where Mr Santiago is?" He asked, an Italian accent lacing his voice. I stared at him for a few a seconds needing time to process that this Italian god was actually standing in front of me, before getting a hold of myself and answering him. ~~~~~ #1 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 #20 𝐦𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 #2 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 #8 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #3 𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 #12 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 #10 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 #137 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 #44 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #2 gangs

Charlotte, a single mom trying to make ends meet, runs a small bakery in a sleepy town. Business is slow until a famous, notoriously grumpy chef, Oliver Steele, moves into the town's old manor to escape the city's pressure. When he starts coming to her bakery every morning, it sparks curiosity and rumors.

𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝐹𝑜𝓇 𝒶 𝙼𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘧𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘟 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝐿𝓊𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓃𝑜 𝒩𝒾𝒸𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒶𝓈 𝒟𝑒 𝐿𝓊𝒸𝒶 is known as the head of the De Luca mafia, a man whose name strikes fear across the criminal underworld. Ruthless in his decisions and calculating in every move, he controls his empire with precision and power. His reputation is built on loyalty and respect, and he's known for dealing with his enemies swiftly and without hesitation. Despite the danger surrounding him, Luciano commands authority with quiet confidence, always one step ahead of those who dare to challenge him. 𝑅𝑜𝓈𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑒 𝒱𝒾𝓉𝑜 𝒮𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶𝑔𝑜 is a naturally shy yet endlessly talkative and hyper girl, known for her bright smile that rarely fades. Her cheerful energy is a core part of who she is, not something she hides. Despite her lively personality, Her warmth and optimism shine through even in the darkest moments, making her resilience stand out amid the challenges she faces. Rosaline eagerly made her way to the bakery as instructed by her grandmother to place an order for the night's gathering. She encountered a man with a distant and cold demeanor, who had just walked in. Unfazed by his apparent annoyance, Rosaline engaged him in conversation with her usual warmth and enthusiasm. What do you think happened after that ?

Grayson Wallace is out for revenge. As the son of a well known serial killer, Grayson has a reputation that precedes him. Cold, concealed, and above all else, dangerous. Layla Harrington is the opposite. She's easy going and loves to see the best in people. So when she tries to see the best in Grayson, he can't seem to understand why. (Dark themes & language)

Silent chains An Obedient Girl. A Dangerous Man. A Silence Too Loud to Ignore. Aarya has never spoken a word. A twenty one year old Born mute and forbidden by her cruel family to learn sign language, her life has always been quiet - not peaceful, but silenced. Hidden away in an attic, unloved and abused while her stepsister is pampered like royalty, Aarya's only survival tool is obedience. She never questions, never resists... until one night, fate places her in the wrong place at the worst time. She witnesses a brutal murder committed by the city's most feared mafia boss, Luca De Rossi - a twenty eight year old man known for leaving no witnesses alive. But when he finds her cowering in fear, trembling and tear-streaked, he spares her life. Barely. A story of forced proximity, power and vulnerability, slow-burning connection, and a girl who can't speak... but says everything without words. ---

Juliet was the most soft spoken person in town. Her delicate features were shown to the world, but under this features there comes damage included. Aiden is a tall handsome teenager moving into town. Wherever he goes danger follows. When a delicate girl catches his eye, he can't help himself but want her to himself. Will they risk everything to be together or will the danger separate them. Will they change each other's views of the world?

UNDER EDITING "Listen May" Ace said with a pleading voice. "No Ace! You listen, I was not the one who ended our relationship! I was not the one who decided it would be better to sleep with a new girl every night instead of coming home to a loving girlfriend! It was not me who messed up Ace! It was you!" At this point I had tears running down my cheeks. ----------------------- Ace Rossi Known around the world as the biggest Mafia man. Said to have the coldest heart and kill without blinking. What the world does not know is that Ace had a girlfriend, May, for 3 years. He was his light, his angle from heaven, but he dumped her for freedom. And that was, and still is his biggest regret. So after 2 months without the love of his life he begins to look for her, it took him 10 months, but he found her! And 2 other people as well? May De León Known around the world by anyone who has ever picked up a medical textbook. At the age of 17 she has already completed her medical residency and was hired as a neurological surgeon in Italy. That's when she met Ace, they were friends at first but on her 18th birthday he asked her out, obviously she said yes. 3 years later he dumps her. And so she leaves. After leaving Italy, May travels to the country side of Scotland. When she gets there she meets 2 little boys, Theigo (Theo) and Roman. Both of them were orphans, so after 6 months with them, May decided to adopt them both. A well respected neuro surgeon, a healthy life style, and a mother of 2. What more could May want in life?! Will Ace earn back Mays trust and heart? Or will she realize that he is not worth fighting for? #3 in #MafiaLove - 12/22/20 #5 in #CottageCore - 12/28/20 #3 in #kids - 2/20/21 #4 in #surgeon - 2/20/21 #6 in Ace - 3/11/21 #2 in Scotland - 5/7/21

Isabella is from a rich family, trained to act in a particular way. Prim and proper as you would say however beneath those actions are secrets from the past and many layers waiting to be unraveled. It isn't until she works under thee Dante Moretti that she feels that her walls might need to be reinforced if she's not careful. Will she let her walls fall or will she reinforce them?

"Stand up.", he said to me. "What?", I asked confused. "STAND UP.", he ordered slightly aggressive. I quickly got up from the bed and stood in front of him. "Take off your underwear.", he demanded. "Wh-" "Now." Doing what he told me to I slowly slipped my underwear off. I was now completely naked as his eyes roamed over my whole body again. "Lay down on your back." Once again I obeyed him without talking back this time which caused him to smirk. Then he grabbed my hands and cuffed them to the bed frame. My eyes widened and as I was about to ask him what he's doing he held up one of his hands. Understanding his signal I remained silent. "Good girl", he whispered in my ear. ------------------- Emily Potters, a 21 year old girl, had to run away from her dark past. Seeking shelter in New York, she battled her way through the darkness. But soon enough she learned that the past will always haunt her and new dangers await. Matteo Rizzo is a 27 year old man. He is ruthless, dangerous, cold and has anger issues. Cross his path and you will regret it or pay with your life. The Rizzo family is ruling "The Lions", which is one of the most powerful mafias that exists. Matteo took over exactly 2 years ago. His father is still watching every step Matteo takes. What happens when an innocent girl and one of the most dangerous people on earth meet? Will that one dark night destroy Emily's life for good? Accompany Emily and Matteo on their search for a better life. Finished: 6th April, 2021 Highest ranks: #3 in romance #3 in darkpast #3 in passion #4 in mafia #5 in italy