"P-please. I'll be good. Please don't hurt me." I begged him, wrapping my arms around myself, as though that would keep me from completely falling apart. "I'm not going to hurt you princess." He told me comfortingly. His hand raised to my face and his fingers ghosted over the cut from uncle's ring. "I'm not going to let anyone hurt you ever again. My name is Lorenzo Conti. Will you tell me your name?" Nora Phillips didn't think she would ever escape her uncle's grasp. Little did she know knights in shining armor could come in the form of mafia bosses. As soon as Lorenzo saw her, he knew he had to save her, but can he protect her from everything? Can he be her protettore? Rated M for language and violence. REVISIONS AND EPILOGUE HAVE BEEN POSTED!

Previously known as 'My Twin's Best Friend' 17 year old Riley Montgomery has put up with her twin brother's best friend, Tyler, the notorious bad boy and player, either constantly ignoring or bullying her since freshman year... He's infuriating and plagued with a dark past that she's completely oblivious to. He doesn't 'do' love, and instead of wearing his heart on his sleeve he wears his beloved denim jacket. She's broken. Shy and lonely with no one but her flamboyant best friend and golden boy twin to keep her company, she goes about life with her head down. Other than a futile attraction and some lingering stares, the two couldn't despise one another more. But will everything change by some stupid kiss? Cover by the wonderful- @liarede I literally wrote this book when I was 13, so please don't hate on my prepubescent self.