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Silence (Wattys2018) by crazynlove56
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Selena, has been through a lot in all her twenty-one years of living on this earth. First, with being in an orphanage most of her life that haunts her dream till this day. Second, being adopted by people who were abusive and manipulative. After, their death from a car accident she received her heritance money and moved to Rome. Hoping for a new home, life and friends. But, with her friend she gets caught up in a life she only read in books or old articles.
HER NIKOLAI (Her Volkovs Book 1) by stardustglitters
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Her Volkovs Series Book One Belle is an innocent and kindhearted 26-year-old virgin who came from a small country once ruled by her overbearing dictator father. Now she is in New York City enjoying every bit of her freedom until she met Nikolai and Alexei. Nikolai Vyacheslav Volkov and Alexei Viktor Volkov, the most sought-after brothers of the New York underground criminal world. Nikolai, more popularly known as Volkov, is the Boss of the Russian Mafia. An organized criminal organization ran by the Volkov Crime Family. He took over the family business when his father, Vyacheslav, was murdered. Nikolai made a name for himself as a man of his word, feared and respected. He is on top of his game--a Billionaire who owns different legitimate businesses and finance companies in New York City. His reputation precedes him; a short-tempered and violent crime Boss. His brother, Alexei is the Underboss of the Mafia. He handles the underground business and takes charge of the Mafia's manpower and underground dealings. His father was the Underboss before the latter was also shot to death. Belle was swept off her feet the very moment she locked eyes with the man who has dark green eyes and an undeniable charm she finds hard to resist. Little did she know that in that same moment her life will turn upside down.
Bleeding Hearts by DanaProvo
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Orphaned at an early age, now twenty-four-year-old Camryn Lucks is ready to commit to find that special someone, and so accepts a date from a charming, gallant, handsome stranger. The last thing she imagines after accepting that first date with Carson would actually be the beginning of her worst nightmare. Red roses, a reminder of her parents' killer, soon become an emblem of horror for Cami as one by one, those closest to her fall victim to a serial killer. Cami becomes an obsession for Carson, the man she had finally allowed herself to love. Not only is he vying for her heart, but also her life. Finding herself in a whirlwind of torments shadowed by the blood-colored bloom, Cami finds solace in Isaac, a neighboring police officer. She's desperate to escape the haunting memories, but she must revisit them in order to catch her would-be killer. Living life in constant fear has driven Cami to second-guess every choice she makes. Will the police catch the illusive murderer, or will Cami be forced to face him once again? Published by Clean Reads on August 25, 2016! Cover designed by Cora Designs
The Divine Italian (BWWM) by wafflelover21
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"Once you're in, you're in sweetheart" He said, trailing the cold metal gun down the side of my face, making shivers run down my spine. ... Aiden Lee knew some things about the Mafia, but those "things" were gathered from Mafia movies she's watched and research she''s done on her own. She knew there was much more to the Mafia then the media would allow but she never thought she'd get close enough to figure it out. Alvaro Vincenzo Bocchetti, the infamous Mafia boss that will do anything to get what he wants, even if that "thing" is anyone. His weapon of persuasion is a gun loaded with bullets that could end a life with one pull of a trigger.
The King Wanting His Queen by Jeshap
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Elena Russo has never lived a normal life like most. To her normal was having a constant bodyguard and not being able to indulge much on life at home. Money had seemed to be endless and she was happy in the only life she ever knew. Elena was the eldest girl of three in her family. Her father Antonio Russo was a Mafia boss for the Russo crime family that started with her great grandfather in Italy before migrating to Miami. The last few years was rough on Antonio and he had to make some big decisions to save his family. Unfortunately the only fix he had involved his eldest daughter. Lorenzo Moretti was the only child and heir to his father Michael Moretti. He was the prince to the Moretti crime family and knew it wouldn't be long before he would be king. Once Lorenzo was old enough to retain all that was taught to him Michael began grooming him to take over the family. Life as Elena knew it was about to change, whether it was good or bad was yet to be seen... Could hatred and resentment turn into love and admiration... **** This story will contain violence, mature subjects, strong language and mature scenes. This will also be a bit slow going at first so I could see how it does because this is my first original story. **** The plot, characters and everything you read in this story is first and foremost a fictional story that is the work of my imagination. I own everything in my story please don't copy my work. Copyright 2015
Mafia Protection (Sample) by ali-lee
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Having lived a sheltered life under her father's strict rule, Ella's newfound freedom is tested when she meets Angelo Tomassi, the most well known crime boss in Miami. Despite his duty to marry another woman, Angelo shows Ella a softer side that wins over her heart. She refuses her chance to leave and willingly gives up her freedom for a chance at love with Angelo. When their romantic involvement ignites a string of brutal attacks from an enemy group, Angelo places Ella under his watchful eye to keep her safe. To his surprise, innocent Ella shoots back with impeccable accuracy and skill, raising questions connected to her past. (This book may contain language, violence or sexual content and is intended for mature audiences. Reader discretion is advised.)
Debt Payment (sample) Book 1 by ali-lee
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Disloyal lovers. Emotionally neglected. Stella has reached her peak of frustration and wonders if fulfillment can ever be attained. Then one losing poker match throws Stella straight onto the bed of Ethan Bradford, one of the wealthiest and most influential business executives in the country. For him, the answer to his newly prized possession is easy. He simply wanted her.
Total Respect (Sample) by ali-lee
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Miguel has a natural air of maturity. His body is a canvas for his latest tattoo, covered with long sleeves and a suit coat by day as he runs an esteemed line of cruise ships out of Port Canaveral. He won't hesitate to bash a metal bar into the side of a person's head if they cross him or anyone he cares about. He also has a dark past that he would rather forget. Miguel does not intend to fall for any woman. Love is a weakness he does not need. Then he meets Kiara - his employee. She is an intelligent, petite woman with long brown hair. She is dedicated to furthering her education all while working two jobs and sending money back home. Kiara has also been betrayed by the man she was going to marry, hurt in the worst way possible. She tries to cut ties with Julian, but it's more difficult than she imagines when he is the son of her father's best friend. Julian follows her from her home town of Miami to Orlando where she attends school. He tries to attack her but she manages to escape. She escapes right into the travel agency where she works and passes out, only to wake up in one of the guest bedrooms in Miguel's home.
The Billionaire's Ex - wife ( His series #1 ) by nerdyy648
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Ana Richards turned to Ana Summers when her billionaire husband Christian Richards cheated on her with her step sister and bestfriend Tamara. She was hurt and broken . more like devastated. She left. But not alone . she left with his baby in her womb. 5 years later and she is satisfied with the way london has treated her after she left texas almost brokemwhen everything turns upside down as she sees him again.
Gotcha! (excerpt) by ChristieCraig
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Thanks for welcoming me to Wattpad! Hope you enjoy these first three chapters of GOTCHA!!! It's the first book in my "Tall, Hot & Texan" series. You can pick up the rest of GOTCHA, and the next book in the series, THE COP WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS, wherever ebooks are sold. You can find out more about it on my website! Hope to hear from you! -- Christie Craig "Funny, hot and suspenseful, Christie Craig's writing has it all!" -- Nina Bangs Macy Tucker was five years old when her beloved grandfather dropped dead in his spaghetti. At twelve, her father left his family in the dust. At twenty-five, her husband gave his secretary a pre-Christmas bonus in bed, and Macy gave him the boot. To put things lightly, men have been undependable. That's why dating's off the menu. Macy is focused on putting herself through law school -- which means being the delivery girl for Papa's Pizza. But cheesier than her job is her pie-eyed brother, who just recently escaped from prison to protect his new girlfriend. And hotter than Texas toast is the investigating detective. Proud, sexy...inflexible, he's a man who would kiss her just to shut her up. But Jake Baldwin's a protector as much as a dish. And when he gets his man -- or his woman -- Macy knows it's for life.