"Mum!" I cried out as a bullet went through her chest. I ran forward to get to her but strong arms held me back. "Ssshh. Isabelle, don't cry, it's going to be okay." He whispered as he held me tight. It wasn't okay. My mum died that night on the docks. I was never allowed near my dad's mafia again. Isabella Cole's father is a mafia leader. Adam Cole. The leader of The Red Lions. Her father and brothers do everything possible to keep her away from the mafia. They protect her with everything they've got. But will it be enough? ~~~ BOOK ONE: MAFIA PRINCESS ↳ BOOK TWO: MAFIA PRINCE ~~~ DO NOT READ - very weird plot, I was very young when written, writing is terrible and lots of potential triggers with no warnings I will not be taking it down OR rewriting/editing (i have moved to ao3 and very rarely check this) - feel free to read but do not leave unnecessary hate

A gritty family drama about a traumatized runaway teen girl, her bewildered older brothers, and the healing power of music, love, and pancakes. She's about to turn their lives upside down... On a freezing Seattle night, teenager Wynter shows up on Caleb's doorstep in shorts and sandals, seeking help. Seeking sanctuary from an abusive cult. Claiming to be his sister. Caleb-Coast Guard hero with the perfect girlfriend-practically raised his two younger brothers. He always plays by the rules. He always wins. His duty is clear: give his little sister a home. Pancakes for breakfast, rock music in the basement... Wynter knows she belongs here. But when the authorities step in, will Caleb realize he needs to bend the rules? His brothers could teach him a thing or two about that... Jesse-freshman science wiz and a legend in his own mind-takes on the momentous task of educating Wynter. Indio-talented musician with a sarcastic tongue to hide his pain-could be her role model, but he's more interested in getting wasted than coming home for the weekend. These two young men are still growing up, but they understand that sometimes... Love is not enough. Trapped in the foster care system, struggling to navigate middle school cliques, and with her dreams of a united family fading, Wynter is offered love from an unexpected direction. Will she turn her back on Caleb's promises, on Jesse's guidance, on Indio's acceptance, and take the chance to start over? Join Wynter and her brothers on a heartrending and humorous journey through elementary particles, power chords, and the many meanings of love. Book 1 of the Wynter Wild series, a contemporary adult family drama with mature themes. Available on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and audiobook. https://books2read.com/01lss CONTENT WARNINGS: The series includes or refers to: child abuse, drug use, animal cruelty, not-very-graphic sex and violence, mental health issues, adult relationships, and gratuitous '70s rock music references.