the short summary , easy to understand the book "The 48 Laws Of Power " by ROBERT GREENE

We all crave connection - people who will stay, support, and stand beside us through every season. But along the way, we learn a hard truth: not every friend is genuine. Some are blessings, others are lessons. In Not Every Friend Is a Friend, we explore the different types of people we call "friends" - the loyal ones, the silent listeners, the cheerleaders, but also the fakes, the users, and the ones who only come around when it's convenient. This piece breaks down the various faces of friendship, helping you recognize which ones are worth keeping and which ones are silently draining your energy. This isn't just a guide - it's a mirror. Whether you've been hurt, confused, or simply trying to understand the people around you, this read will help you see clearly, set boundaries, and heal smarter. Because it's not about having many friends - it's about having the right ones.

I spread my legs wide open so that he had a clear view of what I was about to do next, a strangled sound escaping his throat as I inserted the phallic shaped vibrator into myself. The pulsing instantly radiated throughout my body and the tingling pleasure combined with this voyeuristic peep show, had my senses heightened. A loud moan fell from my lips. Dare I say it?, I contemplated. Screw it, I had already come this far. Why not finish what I had started? "Ooh, Matt," I cried out breathlessly, my toes curling around the bedsheets. "Fuck me harder." From across the hallway, he sharply inhaled and a smile immediately played out over my lips. Mission accomplished. Vanessa Adams can't believe her fantastic luck when she meets hot bad boy, Matthew Jones. It's just a shame that he's introduced to her as her twin brother, Jake's new best friend. Unable to resist his charms, she embarks on a forbidden and steamy affair with him. She knows she's playing with fire but Jake is also hiding a massive secret of his own that just may destroy the bond he shares with his sister. What's a girl to do when the love of her life is off limits and her brother is not all that he appears?

"I can show how much of a 'little' guy I am." He said emphasizing the little. He came closer to me. Our lips were inches away. I could smell the scent of his cologne definitely not cheap. My breathing became uneven. "What's wrong princess? Cat got your tongue" He stroked my cheek. I leaned into his touch but he removed it. He pulled away grabbing another glass. I let out a breath. I turned around. Guess I have to do this the hard way. I leaned near to his ear. He tensed. "Teasing me is only making me wet. Imagine you inside me. Screaming your name. I guess you don't want that." I said seductively. I kissed his ear. I walked toward the hallway by the bar leading to different rooms. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Adelina Madden is a 28-year-old who got fired from her job. Having a thirteen-year-old son to look after she was forced to find away to make money. Her sister and her best friend were also in need so they resorted to stealing from rich men but to Adelina, it was more like rich Mafia men. Alessandro Del Vante a 29-year-old who killed and made peoples lives hell for fun. He didnt have a dark past he was just a pysco. Helping out a friend he went to America to do business hoping to not getting into anything but ends up meeting a girl at his club. Will Alessandro light the fire that as been burnt out in Adelina or will Adelina be the fire that Alessandro needed in his life. "He was a boy who loved to play with fire and she was his perfect match."- unknown

Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal-only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old, she's established herself as a self proclaimed boss bitch, running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."

"Come here," I just ignored him like I always do and continued looking out my window. "Mila," I heard him call my name in his deep Italian accent and I almost obeyed to his commands but I had to stand my ground. "Mila stai iniziando a farmi incazzare." He said loudly but I couldn't understand what he was saying (Translation) "Mila you're starting to piss me off." "You act like I can understand you dickwad," I turn to him angrily. I don't know why I'm so angry. He really did nothing wrong but I knew I made a huge mistake so I quickly rushed over to him and said, "Luc I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me, but I really am sorry," He grabs me by the waist and pulls me in between his legs and says, "If you ever pull that shit again I will kill you. I will put several bullets into your skull," _-_-_ Mila Fanely gets fired from her job as a nanny. It's her final day and she takes the baby home with her because Luca Revellio, the father of the baby, won't come pick him up. She gets a knock on her door at 3 in the morning and a guy asks for the baby. He then proceeds to invite her to be their personal nanny for the baby because he cries all night and they haven't slept in days. She accepts, and that is where Luca and her story begins.

"Kiss me." "I think I'll pass." Before I could say anything else, her hands grabbed my hips and slammed my back against the wall. And her lips found mine. ------------------------------ When Jo Anderson stumbles into a secret Mafia meeting in one of New York's many bars, she quickly discovers there is something special about the establishment, Stella Nera. When she is cornered by none other than the Mafia Lord himself, Jo is forced to make a deal. Do the Mafia a favor, and in exchange, don't die. The Mafia Lord gives her 48 hours to complete the request: rescuing the gang's most trusted spy from a rival crime boss. If Jo can rescue her, she gets to make it through the weekend. Just in time for school on Monday. #1 crimefiction 2/15/22

Dominic Romano rose as the youngest mafia king the city had ever feared. Brilliant, ruthless, untouchable - his empire thrived on the precision of his mind and the steel of his hands. No one dared question him, though countless conspired to see him fall. And yet, in the midst of shadows and betrayal, he found himself drawn to the one man he should have avoided. Ethan Cross, the city's most infamous assassin. What began as curiosity turned into obsession, a dangerous hunger neither could resist. But their union was a spark in a room full of gasoline, and soon every glance, every touch, threatened to ignite a war that could burn them both alive.

Sofia Moretti thought she wouldn't see Nico de Luca again. But after his return from Italy, it's clear he's on a mission. And he won't let anyone stop him from getting what's his.

Don't you miss Providence Prep and all of the quirky drama that takes place inside its doors? The confusing love rectangles, the dress code infractions Quinn can never seem to escape, and the lousiest football team in all of high school history? Quinn's about to miss it all, too-in only thirty days. Six months later, Quinn is navigating through the last month of her sophomore year of high school. But that's not all she has to deal with: as her impending move over a thousand miles away is on the horizon, Quinn can't help but face the harsh reality. She still hasn't told her boyfriend of exactly six months that she's leaving. And if that isn't a cause for the most catastrophic yet comedically Quinn-like disaster, she doesn't know what is. {Cover by @graphicqueen-}