Saudade- a nostalgic longing to be near again to something or someone that is distant, or has been loved, then lost; "the love that remains" Marlowe Wanless, just 11-years-old has spent the better part of her life that she can remember in the house of her abusive and drug addicted stepfather. After he has been arrested for possession of illicit substances, Marlowe's custody has been shifted to her 7 terrifying older brothers who are surrounded by rumors regarding their line of work. The Valente's now juggle healing a mentally destroyed child while simultaneously sheltering her from lurking rival business' that will stop at nothing to harm the littlest Valente. Have the rival businesses just brought more danger then her stepfather? Who can be trusted? Or the bigger question, who can't?

After the loss of their parents, brothers Jay and Will Halstead step up as legal guardians to their spirited younger sister, Emma. Navigating the challenges of parenting a strong-willed child while balancing their demanding careers, Jay and Will bring their own unique styles to discipline and support. Jay with firm structure and consequences, Will with calm guidance and emotional connection. Emma often tests boundaries as she wrestles with grief, insecurity, and her place in the world. Through defiance, emotional outbursts, and tough lessons, including parental style spankings, she slowly learns that no matter what, her brothers won't give up on her. Together, they face the ups and downs of healing, growing, and building a family built on trust and unconditional love. Note: The only original character is Emma; all other characters belong to the creators of Chicago Med and Chicago PD. This story includes disciplinary spanking as part of a fictional guardian-child dynamic. Reader discretion is advised.

9 year old Harper Mae thought she knew the truth about her life: her mother was her only family, and after her death, Harper was alone in the world. But everything changes the day a stranger shows up in worn boots and a guarded stare, claiming to be the big brother, who is 27 years old she never knew she had, well sorta. She just blocked out knowing she had an older sibling to mask out her emotions after their mom died. She has always had strong emotions but much stronger now. He is now her new legal guardian. Harper was shoved into a life she didn't ask for and a past she was never told about, Harper is forced to leave behind the only world she's ever known. As she unravels secrets buried deep within her family's history, she begins to question everything-especially the mysterious, brooding Harry Keller, who's strict and loving. She never had structure and didn't care much for affection after your mom died. She didn't know her dad. Aunt Margot was the closet she had but even than she didn't get real close with her. She stayed to herself. Aunt Margot was in her 50s. In a town that remembers more than it forgives, Harper must decide whether to walk away from the truth-or face it head-on, no matter the cost. A story about found family, broken trust, and the long road to healing-perfect for fans of contemporary YA with grit, heart, and a touch of suspense. 💜💜💜💜💜 Has corporal punishment maybe some cussing. You have been warned. It's my book. I will delete comments and block any negative comments and people. You do not have to read my book. Again, be respectful lol thank you (:

Thirteen-year-old Marleny "Mari" Phoenix Knight isn't afraid of cops, consequences, or correction. She's been raised by chaos, hardened by the city, and stitched together with spite. But after one too many run-ins with the law, and the loss of her mother, Mari's last strike sends her somewhere worse than juvie: a Tennessee ranch owned by the father she thought had abandoned her, and the half-sister she never wanted to know. Out here, silence speaks louder than shouting. Consequences don't come with warnings-they come with corner time, work gloves, and the sting of a belt. Her name ain't just mud-it's fire, history, and blood running deeper than the dirt beneath her boots. They say the land don't lie. And Mari's about to find out the truth has a way of breaking before it builds. #1 in bgwb-- as of 14/09/25 #1 in orphaned --as of 14/09/25 #1 in in trouble-- as of 14/9/25 #1 in lostkid-- 14/9/25

Hallie is the cutest kid you'll ever meet. When she was just a baby, her parents divorced and want to get as far away from each other as possible. Hallie's father ended up taking her and moving across the county. Hallie has no idea what she missed out on but her 6 brothers missed her dearly. But what happens when they finally reunite after their father's death? And with one having a bakery there is a guarantee for sweet treats to be involved.

Twelve-year-old Alexis is known for her shy but sweet demeanor while her 15-year-old brother Elias is the exact opposite. What happens when their Aunt Rose dies and are sent to live with their 6 brothers in Austin Texas. Will they learn to cooperate their brothers strict but loving rules? (Non-sexual spanking of minors in this book if you do not like it, please don't read)

Jay Halstead's younger sister, 8 year old Dottie, suddenly turns up at his work. He finds out that their father, Pat, hasn't been entirely truthful about his drinking habits. Jay takes custody of his sister.

A boy that gets beat by his brothers for being gay. He is terrified and he is scared. Everything was good until he came out. The they changed. Then you add a lie they have been hiding for years. Will Max be able to make it through this. Will it be too much. Warning: This will contain strong language, abuse, sexual assault, boyxboy. It will also speak about self-harm and be a "brotherxbrother." I will but a TW before a sensitive part. You can skip that part and move down to where it ends.

these are some Halstead sister One shots! PLEASE COMMENT REQUESTS!! Description of Emilia: 16yo, long brown straight hair, brown eyes, 5"5, slim but muscular build. Background: she lives with her brothers Will and Jay. Pat and her mother are both dead. she is always getting in trouble.

Charlie is independent, stubborn, and too smart for her own good but she's doing just fine or so she thought. Then everything changed: a new home, a new school, new friends, and a lot of new rules. Charlie never thought she would be living on a ranch in Texas let alone with her eight older brothers. After years of being in charge and having free range to do what she wanted, moving to Kingsley Ranch was a big change but being as smart and stubborn as she is things don't go easily for her or her brothers. As she tests their patience and rules no matter the consequences. The Kingsley family thrives on structure, discipline, respect, and love, things Charlie has never really had but will soon experience every day on Kingsley Ranch. ~~This story contains fictional characters, places, and events along with corporal punishment and non-sexual spanking of minors. Inspired by Diamond S Ranch, Parks & Moretti and The Everyday.