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Submerged by KatGee
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Book 3 of the DeLuca Mafia Series Alessia DeLuca has known since she was a child that once she was an adult she would be forced into a marriage with a man she didn't know. It was just how things worked in the life of organized crime. You married to strengthen your family not for love. What she doesn't know is she has been Dante DiSalvo's future wife since they were kids thanks to a deal her father made with his father. Her older brothers tried everything to get out of the contract but without harming the family it was impossible. What her family doesn't know is she fell in love with someone close to her and things crossed lines that were never supposed to be bared. She's determined to find a way out of this arrangement even if it's the last thing she will ever do. Dante DiSalvo has known about the contract with the DeLuca's since he was a teen and instead of fighting his father on it, he embraced it and it turned into a full fledged obsession. He knows Alessia wants nothing to do with him, she's made it very obvious, but he isn't easily deterred. A death rocks the shaky ground they stand on before they can even say I do, but Dante will let nothing stop him from finally making Alessia his. What happens when your obsession finally becomes yours? What happens when your stalker becomes your husband?
Dive In by KatGee
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Dive In is the 1st book in the DeLuca Mafia Series. COMPLETED Jan 5, 2022 Nolani Michaels finds herself in a very rocky predicament as she's thrusted into the arms of an extremely dangerous family after a wild night of sex with a stranger. She quickly finds out she's stuck with no easy way out. The family is full of secrets but they discover Nolani is as well. She doesn't know who she can and can't trust and when secrets are slowly unraveled it makes everything that much more complicated. Things come crashing down and Nolani loses herself in a revenge fueled rage. Maybe she has more in common with the DeLuca's than they realized. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of stalking, rape, abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, drugs, mental and physical abuse, murder. If any of those are triggers to read proceed with caution. (I'm not good with these descriptions, I promise the book is way better than how I've written this lmao)
ICARUS • MAFIA • JJK by dappleddaisies
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‧͙⁺˚・ ♪ don't blame me ♪ ‧͙⁺˚・ cross-posted to ao3 jjk x original character
The 80/20 Rule // knj [COMPLETED] by alloflovethatmadeit
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Relationships are hard. When growing up and growing apart go hand in hand, sometimes you can't help but to await the inevitable. Can you ever really get over your first and only true love? STARTED: May 2, 2022 ENDED: December 2, 2022 Will contain foul language, alcohol abuse, sexual relations, and triggering situations. ANY & ALL gifs, images, and music belong to their respective owners. I only own the story. BTS character use is only intended for visuals and in no way represents their real life personalities. This story is in no way meant to insult or defame any character therein.
Nicco: Devil's Spawn Book 1 by uxecila
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Niccolò Vitale is a spoiled mafia prince. From early on, Nicco has known that he will be heir to his parents' billionaire-dollar empire. At twenty-four, his life centers on all play and very little work, and he wants to keep it that way. When his ex-mafia boss of a father, Alessandro Vitale, forces him to give up his easy playboy lifestyle and take on a high-stress job at their family's investment bank, Jackson & James, in London, Nicco has no intention of sticking around and plans to escape his stifling new responsibilities at the first opportunity. Until, that is, Nicco meets his match in Aria Yue Senarath. Twenty-year-old Aria is Nicco's personal assistant at Jackson & James. She's smart, competent, beautiful, and everything Nicco never knew he wanted in a woman. In time, the two embark on a forbidden office romance against their better judgment. But, as things heat up between the unlikely lovers, Aria's head goes to battle with her heart as she tries to protect Nicco from her dark past. Will the spoiled mafia prince be able to save his princess? Or will Aria become the first woman who breaks Nicco's heart? Season 1 of Nicco WARNING: This story contains mature themes, strong language, and depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** Book Three in the Devil's Playground Series. Nicco is a spin-off of Diavolo, featuring Elyse and Alessandro's son, Nicco Vitale, as the main lead. It can be read as a stand-alone.
Diavolo by uxecila
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Elyse, a trauma surgeon who owes a debt to the mafia, finds herself in an arranged marriage with infamous mafia don Alessandro and discovers unexpected love as they navigate his dangerous world together. ***** Dr. Elyse Romero is used to dangerous house calls. Ever since her father's debts to all the wrong people fell to her, she's been the doctor on call for the mafia, and at this point, she's lost count of how many criminals she's had to heal. But when a handsome stranger is brought to her apartment in the dead of night, Elyse knows this assignment won't be like the others. There's no doubt in her mind: if he dies, she dies too. But it turns out surviving the night is the least of her worries. Her new patient is none other than notorious mafia don Alessandro Vitale, and he's not done with Elyse just yet. Presented with an offer she truly can't refuse, Elyse is forced into a new kind of danger and it turns out she's only scratched the surface of this criminal world. After all, when an angel saves a devil's life, there will be hell to pay. Book One in the Devil's Playground Series. Content Warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of crime and violence.
Pandora Unleashed  by Heathfritillary
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Rated: Mature 18+ ******* Two and a half years has past since your breakup to Jungkook alongside the events that led to the relationship's demise. The aftermath and damage of your ex-fiancé, Namjoon, left both you and Jungkook on a weird loop of what ifs and a burning need to understand what happened in the relationship and what went wrong. Forced on a crossroads and bewildered on how to proceed, you both contemplate which direction your hearts desires; forgive the past and live your life separately or face the most devastating period of it. Pandora continues in Pandora Unleashed.
Pandora  by Heathfritillary
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The story follows a woman (reader insert) whose an aspiring photographer. As she deals with her haunting and traumatic past, she falls in love with a man (Jungkook) who gives her the space to explore her strength while functioning as her anchor. Unbeknownst to her that he, too, has his own demons. ******* Disclaimer: This story does NOT depict any of the named artists' true lives and personas. This is merely a fanfiction and for entertainment purposes ONLY. Other than appearances and names, this story is purely from the author's imagination. Trigger warning: The story was neither planned or thought out. Some trigger warnings can be found in the story but others may not be present. Be cautious when entering as this story can be graphic. This story is therefore strictly 18+ Copyright: It is prohibited to re-upload and reproduce this book or any portion thereof or use it in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author. ******* Story concluded September 30th, 2020.
All Grown Up • JJK by btsgotjams27
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At thirty-three, *everything* seems to be going wrong. A broken engagement. Endless family speculation. And a relentless societal pressure to conform to expectations of marriage and motherhood that feels suffocating. When the annual family reunion rolls around, you're prepared for another night of uncomfortable interrogations and not-so-subtle matchmaking attempts. What you aren't prepared for is the unexpected arrival of Jungkook-your best friend's little brother, who left years ago and has now returned transformed. Gone is the gangly teenager you once knew. In his place stands a successful professional with a career on the rise and a presence that immediately unsettles your carefully constructed defenses. Jungkook isn't just another potential romantic prospect; he's a force that threatens to completely upend your meticulously planned resistance to traditional life paths. As boundaries blur and unexpected connections form, you find yourself confronting not just family expectations, but your own deeply held beliefs about love, success, and personal fulfillment. With Jungkook's sudden reappearance, you must navigate a complex emotional landscape that challenges everything you thought you knew about yourself. - This fic is loosely inspired by the k-drama, 'Something in the Rain'. The MC is significantly older (9 years) than Jungkook, and if you don't like that, then you can skip this story. 💜 You can find the sequel to this titled, 'This Is Us'. - ✨ genre/au: romance, drama, angst, younger man, older woman, best friends younger brother, friends to lovers, age gap, smut ✨ total word count: 42k -- This story is intended for mature audiences. All characters in this story are for entertainment purposes only. -- minors dni 🔞 Edited: Feb 2022 Fininished Editing: Dec 2022