Maddalena is a 16-year-old girl and a life with no siblings and pain is all that she has ever known. She grew up in the city under the care of her mother and stepfather, Nadia Scalise and Michael Scalise. She tries to find the good in the bad and is a little lost. She is the friend that becomes a sister and will put in the work. The Adduci family was one that many feared, they were ruthless and cold hearted. Being the Italian Mafia, everyone knows not to mess with them. From the outside they appeared to be a normal happy family, but with the loss of their mother and the most precious thing to them, they only thing they can feel is pain. Even after countless years of searching and using everything in their power, they still come up empty handed. What happens when a fateful accident occurs and a call that would change all of their lives happens? Read to find out. A.N. This is my first book and like the only thing I've ever written, so please be patient and lmk how it is ~Meli ✿

Gabriella Bianchi is a girl who was taken away from her five brothers, mom and dad at the young age of five. Now, nine years later, she is living with her abusive foster dad who has traumatised the girl for an entire year. And yet, there's a chance for her life to return to the way she wants. She continues to thrive, continues to love, continues to hope, and finally she's rewarded. The Bianchi brothers and their dad have missed their bambina more than possible to imagine. For them, the mafia meant nothing, as all they wanted was to have their little girl safely back in their arms. Cold, cruel and harsh, the brothers changed a lot after their sister's disappearance. Heartbroken, devastated and angered, Roman Bianchi can't help but mourn for his daughter who he misses more than life itself. So what happens when they have the chance to change once again? And for the better this time? After an unlikely reunion with a member of her past life, Gabby is more than thrilled to once again have a chance at living her old life. A life she loved. But that doesn't mean she's unable to get rid of her demons. With the abuse still terrorising her, and secrets between her brothers that could change their lives forever, what happens when Gabby begins to bond with her family again? Will she still love them? Will she be able to battle her demons? Will her brothers and dad welcome her into their dangerous job? Will Gabby ever discover their secrets? Will she finally be happy? (Started on October 18th) PREV: reunited COVER: @mintandroses- ©elinched12