Started: 11/6/2020 Completed: 12/26/2020 "I hope you remember what I said, Atlas," he said. He went back to his firm tone of voice now that we were alone. He glanced up at me as he packed three pairs of jeans into the bag. I was too busy trying to figure out how the hell I had three brothers who suddenly wanted custody of me after all these years of me being in foster care that I didn't even remember what Mr. Harris had told me last night, but it clicked. He had told me those things because he knew that I was leaving him today. "You will never be loved by them if they find out what you are, what you've done. And if they do find out, I'm sure they'll send you right back here to me where you belong," he said calmly as he placed the rest of my turtlenecks next to the jeans and lastly put in a coat. He zipped the bag that he had apparently finished packing for me and I looked around the room. "Let's go," he said firmly holding the bag in his hand as he walked out of my room. I didn't know if I should be happy or scared to be leaving Mr. Harris. I never imagined that I would be leaving him. Ever. He had told me last year on my birthday that he was going to marry me when I turned 18 and aged out of the system. *** For Atlas Bishop, moving in with three older brothers she never knew she had meant a chance at freedom she believed she didn't deserve. But there's no rest for the wicked. Every decision she must make in her new life will hide the fact that she was harboring the devil inside, deceiving everyone around her so she doesn't get punished ever again. Ace Innocenti has never been in love before, but he's certain he's in love with an innocent angel, the new girl Atlas Bishop. He's determined to keep his anger issues in check and his illegal activities at bay to keep her that way. But, innocence has a dark side that lies and cheats, and Ace learns his lesson the hard way.

"When you learn to survive without anyone, you can survive anything." Giovanna Parker, or should I say Accardi? A 14 year old girl who has it tough. On the receiving end of abuse, having to take care of a younger sibling at such a tender age herself, she is well acquainted with the word hardships. She is living proof of the word, that is... until the Accardi's come into the picture. The Accardi's Rich, powerful, well known. Just 3 mere words to describe them. The one that matters most to Giovanna? Family The Accardi's are Giovanna's biological family and after 14 years apart, they don't waste a moment in the matter of bringing her home. A 14 year old with a lot of baggage including a 9 year old sister. The Accardi's who consist of 7 males and 2 females. An independent teenager, who lives life solo. A family who want nothing more than her trust. But with the secrets each of them bare...its going to be tough. Family isn't just laughter and fun times, its hard work and pain. Just how much of pain, is the real question. How many secrets, lies and troubles will they go through to survive the outcome? To stand as one in the end. After all... "some of us aren't living, we surviving." ____________________________________ >on-going ©Ruqhaven 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Highest rankings: #1 in Family #1 in Dad #1 in bestfriends #1 in Stepsister #1 in Stepmum #1 in Giovanna #1 in Americanmafia #1 in sarcasm #2 in Teenager #2 in Home #2 in cousins #4 in Secrets #4 in Littlesister #4 in Italian #4 in mafiaprincess #5 in protective

Ashlynn Pierce/ Dobrev - Was sent away by her father and eldest brother at the age of 5 to an organization when staged by her older twin for something she didn't do. After escaping at the age of 13, She joined an agency. Later , at the mere age of 14, she became the most feared assassin in the world and the Queen of the Italian mafia. 11 years after sending her away, with her family being the American Mafia and wanting her back, they definitely didn't get their sweet little Ashlynn back. Instead, they got a badass, cold hearted and emotionless girl who may or may not make their life a living hell. Just like they did to hers. Little did they know, that their long lost princess is not only the most feared person in the underworld , but also the queen of the most powerful and dangerous Mafia. #1- assassin #1- sister #1- mafiaprincess #1- familysecrets #1- queen #2- twins #2- brother #2- twinsister #3- badass

Vincent Brunos is the Don of the families. Ezra Gallo is a shy girl. When Vincent meets Ezra by chance, he can't help but feel enthralled by the young girl sitting on a couch, reading a book.

A younger sister cannot wed before an older sister. It's a law of their society, a rule vehemently obeyed by prominent families in the nobility, and it's always been Ella Harrington's buffer. Ella has never been interested in marrying for anything short of love itself. Unfortunately for her, love is a rarity in the marriages of the aristocracy. Fortunately for her, her sister Emily is precisely one year older than her and is the most unpleasant, disagreeable, sulking woman to ever debut in all of England. So Ella may never have to marry at all. A free woman, she enjoys her time on the sidelines and wishes for nothing more. That is, until a tall, dark, and brooding Duke comes to town alongside an old friend of her brother's. Suddenly, Ella finds herself questioning the antiquated marriage order rule as her buffer begins to feel more like a barrier. Not that it matters. The Duke isn't interested in her anyway. Right?

❝Her eyes spoke more than her lips moved.❞ After her pack is brutally taken over, Leila is forced to reside in the untamed lands of the Lycan kingdom where only those who are banished are sent to fend for themselves. She is a rogue. Packless, with no status. Once she turns 18, Leila runs to the castle and enters the guard Trials where she battles against hundreds of high blooded boys in hopes of become the kingdoms golden warrior. In hopes of finding some serenity. Will she make it and fulfil the prophecy her father had bestowed upon her? Or will the castle walls whisper her away? __________ This cover belongs to @PittieLau , thank you for making it!!

Maya Rogers is used to taking care of herself. After living alone with her uncle for years, she has known who she is and what she needs to do to survive. But when she gets hurt and all hell breaks loose, she is taken to a new house with a new family and forced to confront things she never truly understood. Why has she spent her life being hurt? Why is it so hard for her to trust new people? And perhaps most importantly, will she ever truly be loved? Opening up to her new mom, meeting four new older brothers, and facing the sheriff's son who seems to think she has something to do with what happened... will she make it out alive? And if she does, who will she become? #1 in foster, #1 in brothers, holy shoot! Thank you, guys!!! Reviews from readers: "AHHH! I'm so in love!! You have done such an amazing job with this book! It's one of my all time favorites." -foreverdemi224 "This book made me cry! I loved Maya's growth and it is the first time I have read a sibling book in which all of them are so sweet. I love you all!! Your writing is very good and the book is great!" -bronumber1 "Wtf???? I finished it already?? But I barely started a few hours ago..." -Desiphine

Luca Sanford has taken his rightful spot as head of Sanford Drake Inc. With his parents now retired, it's his time to lead the company. He is thick headed, stubborn and still emotionless to most. The only women in his life include a wild Aunt Cami, his sisters Cami and Cassidy, and his incredible mother. He doesn't understand the need to have a woman... not until a certain one crosses his path. Sophia Andrews has enough of going on in her life. Trying to make the most of it and living everyone moment to the fullest. She was not expecting to have a run in with a man that would shift her world. She wasn't ready and certainly didn't want it... Too bad, nothing could keep her from becoming claimed. Preview: "Mr. Sanford!" My words shaky as I feel his fingers dancing around my hip as he coils me closer to his toned chest. My breathing is ragged as he moves my hair to the side baring my neck to his lips. They leave a fire trail in their wake as he takes a deep inhale of my skin. "It's Luca to you..." His words coming out lowly and husky. My knees feeling weak where they stand. His arm tightens keeping me from falling. "Luca" My whisper word makes a low growl escape the man behind me before I am spun around looking into the eyes that have darken significantly. My body pressed to everyone contour of his before his lips crash onto mine.

Edmund Westworth (26), the third Earl of Beaumont, and the most eligible bachelor in London, unknowingly started a tradition he now regrets. At age twenty-two he danced the first dance at the season opening ball at Almack's with a young lady who became the toast of the season. The next year he did the same. Every year since, he has danced one dance, to fulfill his mother's requirement. And every year his dance partner becomes the most sought after girl of the season. Some think he has a gift, Edmund thinks he could pick any girl and 'the ton' would deem her desirable based on his dance alone. His friends disagree and bet him 100£ to choose a dance partner who couldn't possibly entice the gentlemen of London. When her father suddenly passes away, Elizabeth Cavendish (20) has to move in with her aunt's family. With the estate entailed, Elizabeth needs to find a husband quickly or her aunt will install her into a governess or lady's companion position, which would severely hinder Beth's ability to work on her scientific experiments. Garbed in her cousin's horrific dresses from last season, she only has a few weeks to find a husband before she is doomed to tedious work for the rest of her life. She finds an unlikely accomplice in the Earl of Beaumont. Please don't copy any part of my story in any form (including Youtube) without my permission. I do not own any of the pictures, they are clipped from the internet. I read all comments. And appreciate your suggestions and/or corrections.