#19 in "Mafia" A story where a drug lord mafia with a stone cold heart nearly stumble at it beating one day at the look of his precious Bella. A girl who has so much depth that even the ocean is envious. § The sound of bells screeching reached my eardrums, signalling that someone had walked in the cofee shop. I scoffed without looking up from the kitchen counter i was cleaning. great, another customer just when i thought i could leave. The rain drops could be heard from outside as the sky continued to cry. the painful emotion calming my nerves from the sound of the drops hitting the wooden window. Wow, that sounded so depress- The prescence of a person taking the seat on the opposite side of the counter, snatched my attention. My eyes found their way to the man sitting infront of me as he used one hand to sleek back his dark and wet hair. His forehead glistened from the wetness of the previous rain drops. His tan skin beautifully complementing his striking hazel eyes that were beautifully adorned by thick black lashes- "If you were done checking me out, i would like to order something" He said firmly. His thick voice the only voice in the coffee shop clear in the air. "Uh-oh. Sorry" I whispered as my face flushed bright red. "What would you like to drink Sir?" i asked as i straightened my back to appear more serious. He was not the only one who could be intidimidating. Who does he think he is? "Cofee" he said as he leaned his posture over the counter. His face so close to me that i could feel his breath hit my mouth. "And make it as black as my soul, Bella"

Nicole Parish thought she had a normal life-until she returned home to find herself caught in a deadly game. Her father, a powerful drug lord, kept her hidden for years, but now, she's the perfect target for his greatest downfall. Shane Ryder, a ruthless crime boss, has been hunting her father for revenge. Taking Nicole was supposed to be a simple power move, but neither of them expected the fiery tension that followed. As danger closes in, hatred turns to something far more dangerous. In a world where power rules and betrayal is inevitable, will Nicole escape, or will she become Shane's greatest weakness?

Far From Perfect. That's what I am. It's what I've always been. How do I even begin to see myself as anything different when all I've ever been is the fat girl? I just want to be loved and accepted. It's all I've ever wanted. And all I've ever needed. I didn't think it was possible to have either of those until I met Nate Carter. Nate swooped into my life like a wrecking ball, rattling the very walls I built around myself to keep anyone from ever getting in. And without me realizing it, he knocked them all down one by one and did what no one was ever able to do. He taught me to see me. The real me. But will that be enough to keep what is growing between us alive? × Highest Rankings × #1 in Bodypositive #1 in Selfacceptance #2 in Bodyimage #2 Bodyimageissues #2 Self-esteem #6 Firstkiss #13 Outcast

Highest ranking: #4 in Chicklit Penelope has been overweight her whole life. She let her crazy friend talk her into joining a gym. What she didn't expect to find was Reed. He's fit, sexy, and way out of her league...so she thinks. Reed loves his women with curves. When he first laid eyes on Penelope he wanted to help her. He also wants to explore her delectable curves.

Soraya is a 24 year old curvy girl who has never really had a boyfriend. She works as the front desk clark at a small law firm, with two lawyers. She goes home from work, and sleeps with no friends thats all she does. Never having any courage to talk to anyone let a long a man. If she could talk to any man it would be Micah one of the lawyers at her law firm. With grass green eyes and looks to kill a woman, she had no chance until something sparked in her. Micah is a 27 year old Lawyer working with his older brother.He never has to think about his job, because he knows what he's doing and he doesnt take orders very well. He is his own man and being in control is what he loves most. He never pays Soraya was just the lady at the front desk until one day she was something more, and he never knew.

I never thought that playing with my nephew behind my own house would drag me into witnessing one of the biggest drug deals in the history of Sialkot. I almost made it to the house without being noticed, atleast that's what I thought. I felt my heart drop to the pit of my stomach as I was pulled to a hard chest with a strong grip on my waist. All I remember before darkness enveloped me was hearing a dangerously low and husky voice saying, "You're MINE, Mehru". Little did I know that this day would lead to my life turning upside down.

"I love you Jada." He whispered against her lips. "You are engaged, I can't be in the middle of this affair. We should walk away before there is more pain and damage." I responded, but he smashed his lips into mine. Our lips moved in sync, the emotion I concealed inside me was now pouring out. "I only love you, and I have for many years. I will not let anyone get in between that." He said, staring into my eyes. I could see the truth in them. I believed him, I gave him my heart.

Aaliyah was a determined hard working girl. Has been since the age thirteen. Now she is twenty-three working extra shifts at a diner she has to make a living especially working since she lives check to check. Ben Powers is quite a wealthy man. Having a daughter who is four. He might be a cold, heartless man but his daughter was the one thing he loved. Moving to a small town to get away from the city, he opens up another one of his bank. Finding one another will be easy. Controlling as he is she finds herself landing a good job for him. Falling in love is out of the question for Ben or so he things. But between working and taking care of his daughter how could he find love for another woman. Finding out the secrets Aaliyah holds inside. What will Ben do. How will these two ever find love. Confessing the pain within each other. Trying to build one another up. Life isn't easy but they can make it work.Continue reading....

**AN: Yes, I will finish this story. It's ongoing but written during increasingly limited free time. Thank you for your patience.** Smiling, I flipped open the Harry Winston box and gently pulled the jewellery from it's resting place. As I slid it up her finger, far slower than I needed to due to how much I was enjoying touching her, she finally turned her head to look at our joined hands. Looking at the ring on her finger, she withdrew her hand from mine and went to pull it off. My hands stayed hers and our eyes met. I could read all the hurt and pain she tried to hide in them and my chest tightened. I had done this to her. "It's on the wrong finger", she grit out. "No, it isn't" I replied gently. Her beautiful eyes looked down and away from me. Some invisible point outside the window drew her ire again. "I hate you", she spat. "No, you don't. Not really. I messed up. I know I did but I promise to make it up to you." "There's nothing you can do." "I will find a way." _______________________________________ Grace Andrews had done everything right. She had left boys alone, studied hard and was set to start at her dream company after graduation. When family tragedy steers the course of her life in another direction, she abandons her dreams and meets the intense and domineering Giovanni. Giovanni DeLorenzo built his business empire from the ground up after moving to the US from Sicily. He was demanding, he was a control-freak and he always got what he wanted...until he met Grace. Determined not to allow herself to become another notch on the Italian's bedpost, she is resistant to his charms and maintains a professional distance. Will this only greater fuel his desire to possess her? When his family learn of his new woman, will they too seek to drive the couple apart? After all, this woman couldn't know any of the secrets in Giovanni's dark past. **This is completely unedited.** Started 16 May 2018

Gwendolyn was different. There was no doubt about it. She was told constantly by her friends that she had a body to die for. She was sarcastic and was never one to entertain the circus. If she had something to say she would say it. After being cheated on by her ex, exacting revenge on him, and being harrased by the younger one of her bosses, Gwendolyn manages to get a new job with the help of her Best friend working for the fearsome Xavier Wells. He was cold, distant and had a mysterious past. He had always worn dark sunglasses, even when there was no sun. Xavier found himself lost, not knowing what to do, everytime he was with Gwendolyn or if he even thought about her. His dark past taught him that people couldn't love, it was just lust or too much to drink. Until her. Gwendolyn made him feel again. Though he warned her everytime that she must not fall for him. They both fell before realizing it. Now she was his and He would not lose her as well.