*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* | Sequel to The Dynasty We Built | I tuck Luna into bed for the first time. The kiss I place on her cold forehead sends a shock through me. "She's more like you than you think." I look over my shoulder to see Maya leaning against the door frame. "She has your looks though." I said. "But even after I left, I still saw you in her. Her personality, her attitude." She said, placing her hand on my shoulder. "She made me feel closer to you, no matter how far." ________________________________________ ~Maya Castillo~ Maya has spent the past 5 years with her daughter, Luna, and being the CEO of her family's company in California. When she has to return back to New York to work in person with her brother, she runs into her ex-boyfriend, Noah Slade. With tension growing between them and a new fire built inside herself, heaven is found where hell used to be. ~Noah Slade~ After losing his love, Noah has spent the past 5 years growing his businesses and mafia. When he runs into Maya one day, he finds out he has a secret daughter. Trying to reconnect their family, he sees Maya has a new side to her, and he falls harder than he did the first time. ~ H I G E S T R A N K S ~ #8- ongoing 8/25/22 #16- interesting 9/10/2022 #1- ongoing 10/31/2022 #7- maya 5/3/2025 #2- maya 5/4/2025 #6- noah 5/5/2025 #6- bad 5/5/2025 #1- maya 5/9/2025

⚠️18+⚠️ *I added smut, heavy smut* Disclaimer-I started this when I was eleven, almost twelve so this is in need of heavy editing and definitely not my best book compared to my others. Dario DaVino-Ruthless, cold, bloodthirsty, mafia boss and a little bit of a psycho. The most handsome man you'll ever lay eyes on and the man you'll never have. He thinks relationships and love are a waste of time. Women only want him for his money and his body. Kingston Cruz-Calculated, intelligent, blood thirsty, lawyer, and most definitely a psycho. The most beautiful woman you'll ever lay eyes on and the woman you'll never have. She thinks no man can handle her. Men only want her for her money. No not her body, because she is as flat as the line on her victims heart monitor.

*needs editing* "Watch your fucking mouth"Antonio said slamming his fist on the desk. The twins just looked at their oldest brother in amusement at his attempt to show them whose boss. "S-shiver m-me tt-timbers"Alexandria said in a mocking tone . "She did not just-"Alessio said to no one in particular "Oh yes she did "Alessandro said in surprise as his other brothers just watched in amusement. ---------- TW: Child Abuse, R*pe, Sexual Assault, Blood, Violence What happens when six brothers find the two missing pieces that have been missing from their fucked up puzzle called life 14 years after they were taken from them ? What happens when the innocent angels they once knew actually turn out to be devils in disguise ? Meet the De'Luca clan ...the most powerful American Italian Mafia in the world ...14 years ago their mother ran off with their twin baby sisters but what happens when their mother wounds up dead leaving the twins without a guardian --------- I hope you guys enjoy the demon twins that are Alexandria and Alessandra .They look innocent until you cross them. How will they wreak havoc in their newfound family of six brothers??? ALSO there will be smut ...BUT this will NOT be a incest book IF YOU COPY MY BOOK I WILL REPORT YOU

Calista Blackthorn, fierce and tough 14 year old fighting her own darkness. After a long 9 years, she is sent back to her 5 older brothers. Both sides held their own secrets, will she be able to escape from her past. Will this be a beginning to a perfect family or will her darkness lead to a destruction.

Alessia Ferrari is the Don of the Italian Mafia. Whip-smart and dangerous, she is a woman in a man's world, surviving against all odds. Born and raised to become a lethal killer, even the ground she walks on bows at her feet. She has it all, until that is, her father gives her hand away in marriage. Ace Hernandez is the boss of the American Mafia. He's a cold cruel hearted monster. He knows the game all too well and does whatever it takes to win and if that means breaking someone, he could do that with his eyes closed. Fate is vicious when the two are forced to marry. Will two monsters find solace in each other's arms or will they kill each other? ---------------------------- "I don't recall signing up for strip poker." She replied. Her full lips frowned softly but her eyes were filled with amusement. She knew she couldn't beat me, not at this game. "Are you quitting? Are you a quitter?" I mocked getting under her skin. Her lips twitched before she pursed them tightly. The blues of her eyes deepened and she threw me a dangerous smirk. She shuffled and pulled off one of her sandals. Fuck. So we're doing this the long way. She raised it in the air, dangling it off her finger before tossing it aside. She raised a brow at me, she challenged me. I knew I got under her skin. Just as I had anticipated. -------------------------- BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK ONE OF THE MAFIA SERIES

What does it mean to be a family? More so, what lengths do we go to for family? Sienna D'Angelo was a regular girl with an unusual upbringing. She always felt out of place in her lifestyle, though it wasn't until he mothers death where she found out who she truly was. She was brought into a world of violence and death at the hands of finding her father, whilst meeting a breathtaking Italian mobster who she just can't seem to stay away from. Entering this merciless world would ensure a dangerous life for herself but what she didn't know was how quick her old life would fall apart. Welcome to the Mafia, will you make it out alive?

She refused to show mercy. She refused to die in this world of monstrosities. Maybe that's why she became what she was, They call her Seventeen. She was lethal, deadly even. But under that ruthless facade is a young girl, a girl scared that the world would let her down once again. Ever wondered why she became what she was? Three people broke their promise, causing her to spend 2 years shrouded in darkness. And so darkness she became Ethan King, the leader of the most feared gang in the world, Dark Hurricanes. He was ruthless, cruel, cold. Nobody but his second and third in command could understand his ways, his reputation was matched only by Seventeen herself. He just took over the gang for 6 months and everybody fears him. People far and wide have heard of him. The Duels are coming nearer each and every day. It is held once every five years to determine the ranking of gangs. It just so happens that the Death Scars and Dark Hurricanes are taking part this year once again, with new members. What happens when Ethan sees a girl whose arms are littered with scars walk through the gates to the place where The Duels are going to be held? What happens when Seventeen sees a childhood Friend that she never wanted to see in her life again? Two teens equally broken in every way, their eyes seeing enough of the world's horrors. What happens if they clash? Will sparks ignite or will each of them become more broken than they were before. After all what have they got to loose? "In the end, we're only human, we cry, we laugh, we smile, we make mistakes."

Some call me bad luck. Some call me unlucky. Some call me their worst nightmare. Most fear me. Most scream when they see me. And I smile. I smile because that's what I love the best. Their fear. I love it, when it goes through their eyes when I point the gun and shoot them dead. I love how pale they turn when they hear me chuckle. I just love the sound of their rapidly beating hearts against their chest. But when she comes along, that's where my true demon comes out. That's where I love it the most when I scare her and become her worst nightmare. I'll break her. I'll break that little fiery soul of hers. And I'll laugh when it's in my hands. *mature theme *cussing

Layla was born into the mafia life. Her father is the Don of the Italian mafia, all her life has been filled with crime and the illegal things done behind closed doors. She knew what her purpose was, but when her parents spring an arranged marriage on her on the ripe age of 18, Layla doesn't know what to do. While she knows that there is no way out of it, Layla makes it known that she won't go down without a fight. Her betrothed is none other than Alexander O'Sullivan. Don of the Irish mafia and known to the world as the ruthless killer, who takes no mercy. He is the epitome of playboy and Layla knows this. Can she find it in her heart to love a monster or will it end up in tragedy? Is Alex willing to change his set ways? Will she be able to survive him and his lustful eyes or will she end up getting her heart broken? ***************** WARNING*** this book contains mature content and sexual scenes. 18 years old and older is recommended

Sinner. That's what I was when I married Romeo Valentino Ferro La Montana. Hopeless. That's what I became when he promised me death. Shameful. Sacrificing myself to the enemy. And Addicted. As he slowly seeped into my veins. Have you ever felt threatened that someone was going to strip you of everything you were? Every last shred of faith and goodness? How many of you have felt like this on your wedding day? I was not raised like the rest of my brute mafia brothers. A different life had been in the making for me. Until my family could no longer with stand the ongoing war against the Montanas. The only way to suppress more bloodshed is to make a bond between families. As in marry the Russo's only daughter to the Montana's oldest son. A blood bond. There are expectations out of a marriage to the uprising Don. More like rules. 1. We must produce a son. 2. I had to be a virgin. 3. Cheating and misbehavior has consequences. 4. I would be sworn to omertà. 5. If I were ever to disobey omertà, death was promised. Maybe if Romeo hadn't had such a reputation, or if he weren't so unnecessarily cruel and bitter. Maybe if he were not a merciless murderer, maybe then, I could love him. All parts in Aurora's perspective written by wildflower44441