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Daughter of the Mob (Sample) by Purplejeans
Daughter of the Mob (Sample)
Purplejeans
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{EDITORS' CHOICE} {MAFIA ROMANCE} New York, 1954. Pamela Kelly gets an exciting job as a salesgirl. But there is a dark side to the glittering lights and fashions of New York City, complete with corruption, threats and La Cosa Nostra: an intricate and organized crime system run by the Italian American mafia. Suddenly, Pamela discovers herself in a world she barely knew existed, and worse still, her life becomes lethally intertwined with some of the most powerful mobsters in New York City. Pamela must fight her growing feelings for a particular charming mobster, as she challenges her ideas of what justice and love really are. Carlotta Mancini had a deceivingly happy childhood. Upon discovering her father is the most powerful mob boss in Brooklyn, her life changes dramatically. She finds herself profoundly disturbed by the violence surrounding her and yet cannot escape without risking her own life. What will happen when she attempts to run away with Tony Bellucci, one of her father's junior soldiers, and a man who is strictly off limits to her? Follow these women as they attempt to fight one of the greatest injustices of their time. Featured by Wattpad Detective and Crime profile under 'Like a Woman' Featured by Wattpad Historical Romance profile under 'Decades Fiction' Featured by Wattpad Dangerous Love profile under 'Feature Dangerous Love' Featured by Wattpad New Adult profile under 'There's Only One Bed | Romance' Featured by Wattpad Spiritual profile under 'Heart to Heart' Featured by Wattpad General Fiction profile under 'Finding Love | Romance' Featured by Wattpad Stories Undiscovered profile under the November reading list 'Mega Mashup' First place winner in General Fiction 2019 Glinting Quartz Awards! First place winner in Historical Fiction 2020 Glossy Awards! April 2021 Wattpad Editor's Pick! Between 80,000 and 90,000 words Some of the chapter titles are derived from popular 1950s song titles.
The Flaws In Love by _PreciousWords
The Flaws In Love
_PreciousWords
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"There's a fine line you're walking between love and hate and you my love, are about to fall." *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* To most people, love can be pleasant and sometimes, it can be simply painful. With Rebecca Hayes, love hasn't come so easy to her. Rebecca has to face the broken family she loves, a co-worker she's been head over heels with for two years, and a CEO she never expected to fall in love with. Just like a simple, innocent pink rose, Rebecca is sweet, admirable, and gentle. But will these twists and turn of events tarnish this rose and show Rebecca all the flaws in love? Or will she be saved from what the world has in store for her? ****** The Love Series; BOOK I: The Flaws In Love BOOK II: The Fear Of Love BOOK III: Imperfection Love(probably going to change the title) Cover Credits: @royalhues
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Freed by ChristyLeighPrince
Freed
ChristyLeighPrince
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*** Formerly Wolf Lodge *** Savee Lowe is a product of tragedy, trying to survive in a virus-stricken world. Decimated by humans in an attempt to kill off a fast-spreading death sentence, it never recovered. Civilization resorted back to outdated settlements filled with strict barbaric rules that she was opposed to. Savee ran to gain her freedom, resulting in dangerous adventures as she began her life of solitude. Soon she found a companion in a wayward wolf who was all too happy to hang around. Little did she know she shared much with her new pet that would inevitably lead her into dangers path again. Secrets and death follow her like a shadow as she uncovers truths she never imagined possible, but to keep her freedom she must rely on her own bravery and youthful wilfulness. When Callan and a pack of wolves show up her strength is tested. She has to escape another group this time with far-reaching consequences. Sometimes dying can release a magic you never knew you had. It might even mean that you will live forever. ***Slow burn book, almost like a mystery filling in the holes along the way. Patience will serve you well here.