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?

Aurora's life had always been about survival, each day a quiet battle against fear and pain. When her stepfather was finally arrested, she thought the fight was over. But leaving one dangerous world meant stepping into another-one she didn't fully understand. Now, she's living with seven older brothers she barely knows, their lives a tangle of secrets and shadows they never speak of. Their house is loud, protective, and filled with rules she's afraid to break. For Aurora, it's a new kind of survival. For her brothers, it's a chance to keep her safe-no matter what it takes.

Everin Blackwell The first girl born into the Blackwell dynasty in over ten generations. The Blackwells are one of the oldest, richest, and most feared families in the world ruling the highest tiers of society alongside the Drache, Vanguard, Cambridge, Hastings, and Calloway families. Together, they are the unseen hand behind power, privilege, and secrets that span continents. For the past five years, Everin has lived in seclusion, tucked away at a prestigious boarding school in England. No contact with her family, just an annual visit from the father who raised her like a stranger. Her mother's death has blown out the candle of this once united family. What happens when shes the only witness. When she knows what really happened that day. When shes blamed for her silence on the matter and yet shes been growing a seed of revenge for years. But now, Everin is returning home. And she is no longer the same girl who left. She carries secrets-dangerous ones. And something else is changing inside her. Her five older brothers, distant and cold, claim to feel nothing for the sister they barely know. But when the truth begins to surface-that Everin is dying and only has a small chance of surviving-everything begins to unravel. Will they discover the truth before it's too late? Or will their silence, resentment, and guilt destroy her first? Everin, however, has her own mission. She's willing to risk everything to uncover the truth-even if it means attending a hidden academy designed to awaken the powerful gifts buried in her bloodline. But unlocking her power comes with a cost. As deadly secrets rise and new alliances form, can Everin survive the legacy she was born into? And will the other heirs see her as one of their own-or as the threat she's destined to become? ... Book cover credit (Pinterest) (Sahrosh Editx) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Jodee has been living alone with her older brother and one of his friends for most of her life. The only problem is that Ace Chambers - her brother - is one of the most feared and dangerous men in the city. Ace is rarely home from work and when he is he doesn't say much nor engage in her life. His sister, however, is the opposite - Jodee is a shy and reserved 14-year-old-girl; always wanting to be out of the spotlight that her brother's mysterious life puts on her. She gets good grades, has a small friend group, and is content with her own company. Although the Chambers siblings are polar opposites they are very close. Jodee understands Ace like no other and Ace always has Jodee and her best interest at the top of his priorities. So what happens when her quiet - but different - life is turned up-side-down? Will Ace be able to protect her and save her innocence? Can Jodee handle this change? And most of all, will their little family stick together.

The family's mother seemingly ran away 8 months before the triplets were born. Though their family missed her after searching for a year they gave up and realized that she did not want to be found never knowing about the triplets. She had the triplets and gave them away to a kind man and his wife at 6 their father died and their adoptive mother started to bring her boyfriends around. These boyfriends helped their mother become a drug addict and they started the abuse to the young kids. The kids moved around a lot growing up living wherever their mother's boyfriend was living and later with their step-father where the abuse got worse when they were 10 years old. Throughout their lives, the three were abused and tortured in every way. When the triplets are 15 their mother and step-father are killed leaving the triplets alone and after a DNA test by social services, they get sent to their father and brothers meeting them for the first time. This book was taken down so this is the edited version

The Kings' and Monroes' lost their everything in a span of one night. Their parents were killed leaving the King's little brother and the Monroe's little princes to be taken under the cover of the dark. Years later the two powerful families have joined their forces and would stop at nothing to bring their little prince and princess back home. But what they don't know is that Greyson and Genevieve have been caring and protecting each other through their darkest and toughest times. So what will happen when the dark nights are finally o ver and they both return home to their families with the arrival of an unexpected guest with them!? Read to find out! (Complete) ------------------------------ #2 ~ mafia family (01-06-22) #1~ brother (20-08-22) #1~ friends to lovers (27-09-22) #1 ~ orphan (25-07-22) #1~only girl (25-09-22) #1~ sister and brother (25-06-22) #1~girlfriend (07-08-22) #1~mafia family (22-08-22)

[COMPLETED] Alexis Winter and Alexander Wilson Gonzalez are twins. With Alexander being the older twin. They live with their mother, Anna Gonzalez and her good friend - who was more of a fatherly figure in their life - Mike Johnson, who also used to be an FBI agent. They were living a pretty decent life until they received a call from Mike to say that their mother was admitted to a hospital. Imagine their shock when they learn about their mother's sickness and the fact that they would be living with father. And not to mention the fact that Philip Jones - their father - is the father of four boys that are way to smiley. This just irritates them even more. But they have to cope with it. Thinking that, they both packed their bags and reluctantly went to stay with their father. Not knowing what kind of danger they were walking into. ||◻️||◼️||◻️||◼️||◻️||◼️||◻||️◼️||◻||️◼️|| ⚠️Warnings⚠️ 1) I can't say that this book is funny because it most definitely is not. 2) Grammar is not perfect because English is not my first language.

Mia Bianchi, the first girl born in the Bianchi family in generations. She is their happiness and light. Unfortunately, a year after her birth she is taken to live her life in cruelty. Four years later she is reunited with her parents and 6 brothers. How will she cope? Will everything be the same? Will she remember them? Can she love them again? Follow her adventure... Cover by @_navyblueee_ Start: Dec 16, 2021 End:

Ella. 14 years old, but that doesn't matter when she's the little sister to 6 older, stronger, popular brothers. When things couldn't get worse, they do. Follow along to see her life with all these boys, deal with the dramas of high school, a possible love interest...

Emma, a girl who just wants to lead a normal life like any other 14 year old. She lost her mother a few years back and her life had changed ever since. She was constantly picked on by a relentless bunch of teens. Now add 6 new stepbrothers who hate her for some reason she doesn't know what, and will stop at nothing to make her life miserable. So life at school suck, now so does life at home. Being the stepsister of 6 popular brothers, it's not easy. People uses her to take revenge, especially when the brothers have made a lot of enemies. Emma, the sweetest girl you'll meet, but doesn't lead the sweetest life you'll see. Follow Emma on her journey of families, friends, betrayal, bullies, abuse and .... would she ever be able to open up her stepbrothers. (Please don't pay too much attention on all the side characters this story is more about her brothers) *contains graphic words. Very abusive storyline. Completely fiction don't get too pumped up. Don't read if u don't like this type of story, it's kinda abusive so ya brace urself.