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His Favorite Distraction (Moretti Crimes Book 1) | ✔ by ocealisiren
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She nodded solemnly. "With my girl charm and my pretty dress. But now I just feel like a hot pile of creamed corn." I dragged a hand over my face. "You need water. And sleep." "I need closure." "Sunshine..." "No," she said, standing straighter and stabbing a finger into my chest. "You don't get to look like that and make me feel feelings and then just go all mysterious and noble and disappear like a sexy hitman Batman." "Sexy hitman Batman?" "I had a lot of wine." "I noticed." ●・○・●・○・● She bakes cookies. He breaks bones. Everyone in the city fears mafia boss Dominic Moretti-everyone except Tessa Bloom, the relentlessly cheerful café owner next door to his front business. She calls him "Mr. Broody," brings him muffins he never asks for, and walks into his office like it's not occupied by a man who could have someone disappeared with a phone call. Dominic doesn't have time for distractions-especially not sweet, sunshine-eyed distractions with flour on their noses. But when Tessa finds herself tangled in the underworld he's spent a lifetime controlling, protecting her becomes more than a duty. It becomes personal. And suddenly, the most dangerous man in the city starts falling for the only woman who isn't afraid of him. ●・○・●・○・● Word count: 23,178 Top Rankings: 10.14.25 - #6 in Mafia
Shadows & Sunshine (Moretti Crimes Book 2) | ✔ by ocealisiren
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This book is a sequel to His Favorite Distraction. You can read this as a stand-alone but I do suggest you read His Favorite Distraction first! ●○●○●○●○● Enzo Marconi is Dominic Moretti's right-hand man-lethal, serious, and as intimidating as they come. Lucy Winters is a whirlwind of laughter, endless charm, and dangerously persistent flirtation. When Lucy sets her sights on Enzo, the stoic enforcer finds his carefully controlled world turned upside down by a woman who refuses to back down. She challenges his silence with her sunshine and warmth, and he meets her fire with his gruff protectiveness. But when enemies threaten the fragile peace between them, they must decide if their reckless hearts can survive a world that demands they stay apart. ●○●○●○●○● Dominic stared. "You're freaking out." "No," I said. "I'm thinking." "About?" "About where to get the safest crib on the market. And bulletproof nursery windows. And how fast I can replace the locks on Lucy's apartment. Again." Dominic blinked. Then grinned. "Oh, you're really in it now." "I'd die for her," I said, very simply. "But I'd kill for that baby." Dominic whistled low. "Jesus. You're already nesting." "I am not." "You absolutely are. You're one Pinterest board away from painting a nursery." "I don't know what Pinterest is." "Liar." ●○●○●○●○● Word Count: 22,843
Valentino |18+| by onlyshannon
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When Serena enters a new workplace, she has one rule; stay focused- no matter what. It soon turns out to be easier said than done when she meets her new boss. Valentino is strict, the epitome of difficult and much to her dismay; unbelievably fucking hot. She's determined to ignore the attraction she feels to him for the sake of keeping her job. But what Serena doesn't know is that Valentino can't get her out of his his head. He thinks about her everywhere. He feels captivated by her. He wants her. And he hates every moment of it.
Sweet Deception by angelAA4u
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18+ SLOW BURN Elianja Garcia, a name that catches attention. She seems to have it all. A striking beauty, a spirited presence, and a family known for their wealth and grace. But there's something about her that remains unknown, a quiet mystery in the way she holds back and stays just out of reach. • Afonso Costa, a man who keeps to himself. Quiet and reserved, he rarely reveals much about himself. His family is just as mysterious. Wealthy, powerful, and surrounded by rumors. No one knows exactly what they do, but it's clear they have the influence to get whatever they want. • Afonso is wellknown for his impressive boxing record. Since he was a child, he has won every fight he's been in and remains undefeated as a member of the UFC. His consistent success in the ring has solidified his reputation as a top fighter.
𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋 by xrk07x
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[COMPLETED] _____________________________________________ "You're worth more than a fucking deal, Amara." _____________________________________________ It all started with a secret deal. A deal that should have meant nothing yet meant everything. Xavier Hernandez, the Italian mafia Don. The title was given to him at a young age being only 16 and now he's carrying the weight of leading a mafia at the age of 20. He's a man who is feared by many and is known for being merciless, ruthless, strong and powerful. He would shoot you between the eyes if you dared to look at him the wrong way. His cold hearted soul has never met the warm touch of another, has never experienced the warm feeling known as love. Amara Sánchez, the Spanish mafia princess. A woman who is sarcastic yet stubborn at times. She is the youngest out of her family being the age of 18 and has a lot of responsibility in her hands as her father is the Spanish mafia Don. She is known to be kind hearted, considerate and a goddess . Her warm heart has yet to touch ones cold heart that seeks the feeling of love. Both complete opposites. What happens when opposites attract? Will it end up in heartbreak or will it lead to a new found love? What happens when the past reveals itself? What happens when the truth is revealed? What will happen when promises are broken? _____________________________________________ //tw please read book with caution// •contains sexual content• started: 14/08/21 finished: 12/12/21 #1 trauma: 29/11/21 #2 arranged marriage: 14/12/21 #3 Italian: 3/12/21 #2 badboy: 11/12/21 #3 enemiestolovers: 14/12/21 #2 alliance: 30/5/25 #4 Spanish: 23/8/25
Falling For Leonardo | ✓ by writtenbycristal
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𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐱 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 ❝𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞.❞ 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 is now his brother's second in command after years of training to help lead their parents' mafias. He has everything he could ever want but there's something missing in his life. He may be in a relationship but he's never stopped thinking about his true love in the years they've been apart. He thinks he has lost her for good when he learns of her engagement. He knows he should let her go but how can he if there's something that will tie them together forever? How can he tell her that even after all this time, it's always been her? 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 has a somewhat double life. She's an assassin and co-owner of 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵, the assassin organization she built from the ground up with her best friend and training to become the next second in command for her brother. To the world, she's engaged to the son of one of New York's famous business tycoons. It isn't long before the wedding planning takes over her life. Iridessa quickly becomes overwhelmed and accidentally seeks comfort in her past. The past in question is her first and only love. It starts off with an accidental kiss but it grows into more. They swear it was a mistake only for it to happen again and again and again. They are in relationships with people they love...or so they think. They know it's wrong but how can something so wrong feel so good? They slowly ignite the spark they once had but is it enough to rekindle what they had three years ago or will their love affair add more fuel to the fire?
Falling For Tesoro | ✓ by writtenbycristal
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𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐱 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 ❝𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝.❞ 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 is many things, but most importantly, she the princess of the Castillo and Italian Mafia. By night, she is the feared assassin known as 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙖 and by day, she is an ordinary college student, studying business at the prestigious University of Chicago. Three years ago, Tesoro witnessed the tragic death of her first love who was killed in front of her. Ever since then, she has refused to fall in love, in fear of it happening a second time. That is until she meets him. 𝗔𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮 is not only a student at UChicago, but also a well-known photographer in the city. At his young age, he opened a studio two years ago which is becoming very popular. As he enters his third year of college, he can't help but think about possibly dropping out, so he can dedicate his time to his photography studio. He starts rethinking his stance once he meets her. The moment Ace sets his eyes on Tesoro, he pursues her and will do whatever it takes to make her fall in love with him All Tesoro wants to do is keep her distance from Ace once she realizes she's developing feelings for him. This becomes impossible when they are paired to work on a semester long project together. Will Tesoro get her happily ever after or will her worst nightmare come to life?
Iridessa Morales | ✓ by writtenbycristal
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𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐱 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨-𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 ❝𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫.❞ 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 comes from New York's most powerful family as she is the Morales Mafia princess. It's no secret she's been spoiled growing up and showered with love and affection. She's seen what true love looks like, all thanks to her parents, so she knows her worth and to never settle for less. So, who's the lucky guy who understands her double life as a high school student by day and assassin by night and will steal her heart? 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 . . . 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 has always known there was to be something more between him and his sister's best friend. He comes from the same background as he's the Castillo-Italian Mafia prince and the next second in command. One night, while he and Iridessa are out, he confesses his feelings because he would've never done it if he hadn't done it then. What he wasn't expecting was for her to feel the same. It isn't long before they start dating and experiencing the perfect young and teenage love. All is well until something happens that neither person was expecting. Can they work through it together, or will it be the reason they are torn apart?
Accardi Obsession by byzahra_xo
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As war erupts between the Greek and Sicilian mafias, the powerful Accardi family must fight to protect their empire. Accardi Obsession unravels a dark, multi-POV mafia story charged with forbidden chemistry, explosive family tensions, and an arranged-marriage pact that turns sworn enemies into something far more dangerous. *** The Sicilians trusted them. The Greeks tried to take their empire. Now, the balance of power hangs by a thread. In the third season, the Accardi family faces their greatest war yet - one that will test loyalty, love, and blood itself. Costa and Millie are fighting to protect the family they built together, even as war threatens to tear them apart. Rocco and Alessia are learning what it means to be married in a world that can take everything from you in seconds. And when a new marriage alliance is proposed, one Accardi makes the ultimate sacrifice, and enemies become lovers... or whatever you call it when hate gets complicated. There's a war brewing, a wedding on the calendar, and at least four people pretending they're not in love. The Accardis are back. Pray for whoever stands in their way.
Asteria Morales | ✓ by writtenbycristal
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 ❝𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭.❞ 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 is the heiress to her father's throne, the Morales Mafia. Not only being a part time assassin known as 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡, she's also trained and fought for her title all her life and will not let anyone or anything take that away from her. When a new enemy rises, Asteria is forced by her father to get a personal bodyguard as a precaution . . . 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘇. They don't particularly like each other from the start. Yet they are forced to be within a certain radius at all times, giving them no choice but to tolerate one another. She doesn't want to like him because he has made her life insufferable the moment he stepped foot into it. He doesn't want to like her because she is the forbidden fruit in his eyes, something he should stay away from but ultimately can't.