(Book 2 of the Mafia standalone series) "Matteo-" The word dies in my throat as he reaches across the console, one arm wrapping around my waist, and before I can process what's happening, he lifts me effortlessly and pulls me onto his lap. My breath catches and I stare at him, stunned. His face is inches from mine. Close enough that I can see the faint scar near his eyebrow. Close enough to feel the heat of him through the thin fabric of his shirt. "Matteo-" I start again, but it comes out softer this time. He kisses me. It's not gentle, it's not hesitant.... it's desperate. I freeze for half a second, my mind blanking completely and then something inside me snaps. I kiss him back harder, aggressive in a way that surprises even me. His lips are rough on mine, aggressive and insistent. He kisses me like he's starving for it. My hands fist in his shirt, anchoring myself to him as he devours my mouth. His tongue slides against mine and I moan into him. The sound is swallowed by his kiss, muffled by his lips.

(Book 1 of the Mafia standalone series) "Do you need anything?" I ask, turning to Jeremy even though my voice trembles. Jeremy throws his head back against the cushions and smiles. "Keep speaking," he says, eyes half-lidded but glowing. I blink. "What do you want me to say?" "I'm so happy I was shot" he murmurs, grinning up at the ceiling like a lunatic. My mouth drops open. "If I'd known hearing that gorgeous voice would require a few bullets" he adds, "I would've taken them sooner. Happily." Heat crawls up my neck. "Keep talking, or I'll pass out" he threatens lightly, waving a limp hand in my direction. I roll my eyes, but I can't help smiling. "Jeremy Romano, don't pass out on me." His eyes fly open as if someone electrocuted him. "Say that again" he says, suddenly wide awake. "Don't pass out on me?" I repeat cautiously. "No" he breathes. "The two words before that." I frown. "Jeremy Romano?" His reaction is immediate, his smile brightens until it practically lights the whole room. "Say it again" he whispers. "Jeremy Romano." He lets out a dreamy groan. "I'll die a happy man." I slap his arm. Harder than I should've. He winces and I instantly panic. "I'm so sorry!" "Kiss it. I'll feel better," he says, smirking.

Part 1 {Silence} COMPLETED Part 2 {Noise} COMPLETED Part 3 {Continuation} ONGOING- (SEPERATE BOOK) Aspen Orin For 15 years, she was lead to believe her only family was her mother and abusive stepfather. But after their deaths, she's thrown into the custody of her oldest brother, along into a life of secrets and lies. Working through her noise sensitivity and lack of confidence, will she be able to crack their secrets or will they break her? {Cover art is NOT mine}

She felt like a caged bird. A bird that was meant to fly the high, blue skies, but was trapped like a priced possession for her master to impress others with. ------- Ava is the daughter of a very powerful man in the underworld. Her blood, her family name makes her a tool for others to gain more and more power. Greedy men want her for her name, not for who she is. Being locked up all her life in her father's house makes her naïve and ignorant to the outside world. Meaning the greedy men have a easy game to play. #35 in MAFIA ------- *Warning* Sensitive topics will be discussed in this book, topics as, abuse, murder, violence, sexual harresment/abuse. Read at own risk. (I will discuss these topics as subtle as possible and will warn you in every chapter if one of these topics will be discussed.) A/N: I, as the author, do not support any of the wrong doings by the characters in this story.

At six years old, Ava Carter lost her brothers to divorce. At sixteen, she loses everything else. With both parents gone, Ava is forced to move in with the brothers she hasn't seen in a decade - and the life she doesn't recognize. She's grieving. Guarded. Holding onto secrets that could change everything. Then she meets Blake. Her brother's best friend. Off-limits. Complicated. Dangerous in the quietest way. Falling for him was never part of the plan. But neither was losing her entire world.

Lilyana is a 14 year old girl who had to grow up at a very young age Being abused and alone is hard for a 14 year but what if one day she finds out her whole life is a lie and that she does no only have 1 brother but 7 How will she cope will she give in or give up

My name's Aurora. Aurora Russo. And for a long time, I thought pain was normal. That love came with bruises. Then they happened- strangers who are my brothers. Loud. Cold. Angry. Yet somehow... they saved me. Not all at once. Not perfectly. But piece by piece, they pulled me out of the dark. This is the story of before them, and after. Of everything I lost. And everything I'm still trying to find. ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ❀ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ Nikita Gill once said, "The saddest word in the whole wide world is the word almost." Almost-the word that's followed Aurora like a shadow her whole life. She almost felt safe. She almost had a real family. She almost escaped the pain. She almost gave up. After years of silent suffering at the hands of those meant to protect her, she's finally free. She's shipped off to live with the only blood she has left: 7 older brothers she doesn't remember-hardened by violence, secrets, and a name feared in the underworld. What she doesn't know? They're part of the mafia. What they don't know? How to love her. Will they ever accept her as their sister? Or will she be just another casualty in their broken world? ∧,,,∧ ~ ┏━━━━━━━━┓ ( ̳• · • ̳) ~ ♡Best Rankings Had♡ / づ ~ ┗━━━━━━━━┛ #1 almost #1 abusive content #1 sisters and brothers #1 underage drug use #1 drugs #1 older brothers #1 ptsd awareness #1 hated #1 alcoholism #1 russo #1 weapon #1 bullying awarness #3 mafia princess #4 ptsd #5 mafia #5 family #5 mafia brothers #9 aurora #12 love

Evanna Halls, a 12 year old girl tries to overcome her mental illnesses while dealing with bullies in school and a divorce from their parents. After a horrific accident, she is forced to move away from her normal life and move in with her dad, who became the step-father of 6 boys, making her their newest step-sister. Jayden, the youngest boy, who is the same age as her, despises her the most. Throughout the book, his backstory, along with many other dark secrets will be figured out. Author's Note:
I wrote this book when I was a teenager, during a time when I was working through a lot of intense feelings and experiences in my own life. The story reflects that period of my imagination and emotional processing. Some of the content involves abuse, bullying, and mental health struggles, and it may be difficult or triggering for some readers. I've shared this story because it helped me feel seen and understood when I needed it most, and I hope it can offer some sense of connection or comfort to others as well. Please take care of yourself while reading.

Fourteen years old girl named Elizabeth Romano lived with her father until he got killed, only then she learned that he wasn't her real dad. Elizabeth...called Lissy for short, finds out that she was kidnapped when she was little and that she actually has family. Will they accept their long lost sister and will Lissy trust them with her secrets? Book 1. Lissy Romano Book 2. Romano Siblings Book 3 All the Lies Between Us •1 Million reads• •2 Million reads• •3 Million reads• •All rights reserved. This book is copyrighted by the author and may not be used, reproduced, or distributed without explicit permission. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any part of this book is prohibited and may lead to legal consequences.• 100K reads (11.07.2023) 200K reads (27.07.2023) 300K reads (12.08.2023) 400K reads (30.08.2023) 500K reads (20.09.2023) 600K reads (19.10.2023) 700K reads (15.11.2023) 800K reads (09.12.2023) 900K reads (01.01.2024) 1M reads (25.01.2024) #1 daddyissues (04.08.2023) #1 littleprincess (04.08.2023) #1 brothers (04.08.2033) #1 longlostsister (04.08.2023) #1 siblings (04.08.2023) #1 sister (04.08.2023) #1 lissy (06.08.2023) All pictures are from the Pinterest.

When Amalie and Evelyn move in with the fiercely protective Castellani brothers, they find themselves in a home full of strangers and secrets. Rebuilding trust after years apart won't be easy, especially when not everything in the Castellani house is what it seems. As the twins begin to learn the difference between survival and safety, they discover that some shadows are harder to outrun than others.