The Russo family-Italy's most feared and revered mafia dynasty-was built on blood, loyalty, and legacy. For years, Don Salvatore and Donna Giulia ruled the underworld with their seven sons, longing only for a daughter to complete their empire. Their prayers were answered in the form of twin girls: Isabella, the perfect golden child... and Alessia, the heart of the family. Until everything shattered. At just three years old, Alessia was framed by her own twin sister for a crime she didn't commit. Betrayed by the family who once adored her, she was exiled to a place darker than hell-a so-called "boarding school" that turned children into weapons. There, Alessia died. And in her place, Lucifer was born. Trained as an assassin. Sold to the Mexican mafia. Tortured. Transformed. At thirteen, she slaughtered the very cartel that owned her-and rose as its queen. By seventeen, she was the most feared assassin in the world, the CEO of eleven global empires, and the beloved "Rani" of India under her new family: the Kaalarajyas. Her identity? A ghost. Her pain? A legacy. But the past has a pulse-and it's time to collect. Now, Alessia is coming back to the world that betrayed her. Not to forgive. Not to be welcomed. But to make the Russo family kneel. They called her dead. They called her a monster. They forgot... she's a Russo too. Ruthless by Blood is a tale of betrayal, rebirth, and the rise of a queen who was never meant to survive-but was born to rule. What will happen if they find out the truth? read- to find out. #4 in assassin- 02/10/25

Alessia Ferrari is the Don of the Italian Mafia. Whip-smart and dangerous, she is a woman in a man's world, surviving against all odds. Born and raised to become a lethal killer, even the ground she walks on bows at her feet. She has it all, until that is, her father gives her hand away in marriage. Ace Hernandez is the boss of the American Mafia. He's a cold cruel hearted monster. He knows the game all too well and does whatever it takes to win and if that means breaking someone, he could do that with his eyes closed. Fate is vicious when the two are forced to marry. Will two monsters find solace in each other's arms or will they kill each other? ---------------------------- "I don't recall signing up for strip poker." She replied. Her full lips frowned softly but her eyes were filled with amusement. She knew she couldn't beat me, not at this game. "Are you quitting? Are you a quitter?" I mocked getting under her skin. Her lips twitched before she pursed them tightly. The blues of her eyes deepened and she threw me a dangerous smirk. She shuffled and pulled off one of her sandals. Fuck. So we're doing this the long way. She raised it in the air, dangling it off her finger before tossing it aside. She raised a brow at me, she challenged me. I knew I got under her skin. Just as I had anticipated. -------------------------- BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK ONE OF THE MAFIA SERIES

She was the light of the Russo family-until she vanished. Kidnapped at the age of three, Athena Russo, the only daughter born into generations of mafia kings, was thought to be lost forever. Her six brothers-powerful, feared, and broken by grief-closed ranks, ruling the Italian underworld with an iron fist while shielding themselves from the pain of her absence. But Athena didn't die. She was reborn. Now seventeen, she's a cold-hearted CEO, a deadly assassin, and second and third in command of two rival mafia families. Her name is feared across continents-her face, unknown. Even her brothers don't realize the sister they've sworn to protect from darkness is the very shadow ruling it. The only one who knows the truth is Aiden Volkov, the ruthless Ukrainian Don with a past as tragic as hers. Cold to the world, but not to her, he's the storm to her fire-her equal in every way. As secrets unravel and blood ties are tested, one truth remains: The world fears the Russo brothers... but it hasn't met the sister they lost.

Adeline Jade had always been alone. She had no father to call her "princess," no mother to hold her, no grandparents to cherish her, and no siblings to play with. She wandered through a world determined to isolate her, wrapped in a loneliness that filled every empty room and silent night. Loneliness was all she had ever known, her only constant companion. But this was about to change, though she had no idea that her life was going to change. Soon, the universe would disrupt her quiet life. Shadows from a past she didn't know existed were closing in, bringing both new connections and painful truths. Adeline was about to discover a hidden world, one that could either fulfill her deepest desires or bring her great sorrow. I cannot express enough how tired I am of reading the same story about the missing daughter of mafia again and again. Its frustrating. I want something new to read, and if I can't find it, what's better than writing it yourself? I don't want anything that you see in every story ever.

Madelyn had been born in a loving family. Being the first girl born into the family in years, she's the doll of the family. After an unexpected incident she's taken away by her mother. Years later and her step-dad is introduced in her life. With a sudden sickness, and her mother passing away, her stepdad gain's custody. With her mothers death her life changes, for the worst. After years of Abuse and neglect she finds herself getting put into the custody of her 7 older brothers. They are known as being cold hearted monsters, no one dares to mess with them.Having their sister back they swear to protect her from any danger, that including their business. Is she still their sweet, innocent, and happy little princess ?

Athena lived her whole life stuck with her abusive parents. She lives in a terrible neighborhood and in a run-down house in the UK. Athena always felt as if her abusive and drug-addicted parents were never her real family, but she always knocked it up to be wishful thinking. To get away from home and earn money she became an underground fighter, racer, and assassin, the best at that. By the time she was 12, she ran the British mafia, the top mafia in the world. One day Athena had gotten the best news that she could think of her so-called parents died drunk driving, but what Athena found next was shocking.......

Serendipity: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Marabella Athena Russo was taken away from her dad, and 7 older brothers at 5 years old. Her life wasn't easy- but despite the hardships, she was still able to make a name for herself. New school, secrets, 33 crazy overprotective men, and your big brothers best friend can all make life a little hectic. He loved her recklessly and without conditions, but will she learn to love again? "I'm the King of my world, and I'm making you my Queen." -Alexei Romanov Book 1 in the Romanov Series COMPLETE

At only 5 years old, Athena De Luca's life changed drastically when she was kidnapped from her bed by her parents friends. Years later Athena gets arrested which causes them to take a blood sample from her which ends up with an unexpected meeting with her biological family that she didn't even know she had. With TWO loving parents and too many brothers to count and a huge family filled with love and chaos How will the story continue? Will her secrets unfold? Will her heart be won? Will she tell them the truth? And will she trust them enough? 🌹Find out by reading the story🌹 All ⚠TRIGGER WARNINGS⚠ are mentioned in the NOTE so please read that, this story includes romance.

Amazing cover by Anel_Graphics Gabriella De'Luca is a cold fifteen year old girl, who has had to go through extreme hardships everyday of her life. Constantly being abused by her mother's boyfriend. He made her life a living hell yet she still loved her mother who made everything seem a little bit better. Her mother was her light in the end of the tunnel What happens when that light is suddenly snatched away from her and she is thrown into the care of nine brothers who she knew nothing about Will Gabriella open up to them or will she still keep her walls up?. Will she learn to trust them or keep her scars to herself? Please read to find out more (•‿•) The chapters are a bit short in the beginning but I promise they'll get longer as you read on

Aletheia - a Greek word (ἀλήθεια) that means "truth" or "unconcealedness." ★★★ Angelina Marina Nyx Cattivo thought she was stuck in a never-ending nightmare, surviving a dark past while believing her parents were gone. But one night, everything changes when she fights back and discovers an earth-shattering secret: her father is alive, and he's the ruthless leader of a powerful mafia. Oh, and she has five brothers she never even knew existed! Angelina is suddenly swept into a world of luxury, danger, and fierce protection. Her brothers swear to protect her at all costs and her father is ready to make up for lost time, but her return has riled up some deadly enemies, and her new family will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means going to war. For the first time, Angelina isn't alone. She has a family that would burn the world to protect her, and they just might have to. Will she rise from her past...or be consumed by it? ★★★ - Mafia - Long Lost Sister - Slow Burn - Romance Started: 26/1/24 Finished: 29/4/25 (BEING EDITED/RE-WRITTEN AS OF 25/1/26)