Lily's parents didn't want her when she was born, sure they wanted a child but not a girl especially not when they saw her eyes. Lily has lived in an orphange for 16 years now but no one wanted her. Couples coming in the orphange thought she was cute but when they found out she stopped growing at the age of 2, they were quick to adopt another child, one who would grow up. Lily gave up on ever finding a loving home and was waiting to become 18 and get kicked out of the orphange. Little did she know her whole life would change for the better when Evelyn and Alessandro came to the orphange to find the perfect little girl for them.

Maeve has always been haunted by the loss of her parents, retreating into a world of solitude with her closest friends and her cat, Archie. But after a chance encounter with the captivating couple, Scarlett and Reese, her world is turned upside down. Maeve is irresistibly drawn to their gentle dominance and protective nature, stirring unfamiliar emotions. As she navigates these feelings and her complicated past, Maeve must decide if she's ready to open her heart to the powerful connection they offer-and trust that their care could help her heal in ways she never imagined. **************** "Come here little one," Reese murmured, reaching out. Maeve's arms fell around his neck as he scooped her up, cradling her against his chest like she was the most delicate thing in the world. She trembled slightly in his hold, her body exhausted but still shaken. Scarlett fell into step beside them, her gaze lingering on Maeve, concern softening the usual sharpness in her expression. As Scarlett shifted beside Maeve, her voice was soft but warm. "Hey Bunny, it's just me. Don't worry, we're going to take care of you, okay?" Her soothing tone melted through Maeve's defenses as Maeve nodded slowly, the tears still glistening in her eyes. Scarlett's touch was firm yet gentle as she guided Maeve's hands in hers, offering both comfort and quiet strength.

After enduring years of neglect and cruelty from her mother and stepfather, Ariana's life changes drastically when tragedy brings her under the guardianship of five brothers she's never met and they never even knew they had a sister. For her brothers, learning they have a sister is an unwelcome surprise. Suspicious and reluctant, her brothers see Aria as an outsider, a stranger disrupting the fragile balance of their lives. For Aria, their home is both a new beginning and a constant reminder of the family that left her behind. Haunted by the pain of her past, Aria struggles to adjust, her every action guarded and her trust hard to earn. As her brothers try to understand her, they begin to glimpse the scars she hides and the strength she carries. Little by little, resentment turns to empathy, and the walls between them start to crumble. But just as the siblings begin to find common ground, the secrets and trauma of Aria's old life threaten to tear them apart. Together, they must decide whether they can overcome the shadows of the past to forge a family and whether Aria can finally find a place to belong.

Alessandra Bianchi , A pure innocent girl merely 16 years , who has never been given a chance to step out in the real world is gonna face a drastic change in her life ..... 12 years ago a the Italian mafia's " princess " was snatched away from the arms of her family.... Alessandra who knows nothing other than abuse and rules given to her by her step-parents whom she calls "sir" and "ma'am". She always imagined having a loving family - a loving father, caring mother and protective brothers ... Never getting an opportunity to step in the outer world aurora is unknown to things every human knows about .... she's a innocent girl who has always watched the outer world through windows and sounds what will happen when one day the capo of the Italian mafia bursts through the doors of aurora's house to take revenge from the "drug dealers " aka her step-parents... Will the universe unite the broken brothers to their missing mafia Princess ?? Will Aurora will be able to cop up with the busy and crazy while complex world ??? #1 mafiaprincess : 2 Dec 2024 #1 babied : 2 Dec 2024 #1 innocent : 2 Dec 2024 #1 scared : 6 Dec 2024 #1 italianmafia : 6 Dec 2024 #1 longlostsister : 6 Dec 2024 #1 longlostsibilings : 6 Dec 2024 #1 italian : 18 Dec 2024 #1 mafiabrothers : 18 Dec 2024 #1 abused : 18 Dec 2024 #1 in Top 10 in India 🥹💗🔥 -2 Dec 2024 -3 Dec 2024 -4 Dec 2024 -6 Dec 2024

Lily Stevens is a golden haired, short, naive girl that attends Westwood Falls high-school with her older brother Ben. New to the school and unaware of her natural beauty, Lily has no idea of the effect she has on people. Just one look into her beautiful blue eyes and it has people feeling weak in the knees. For couple Audrey Williams and Ethan Jacobs, it takes just one look for them to believe that Lily Stevens belongs to them. For both of them, it was like love at first sight. However, things don't go to plan, secrets are found out and friendships end, but both Audrey and Ethan will stop at nothing until they have their golden haired goddess in their arms, even if it means doing things by force.

Isabella is tired of things not going well in her life. Her poor relationship with her parents, her lack of friends, and losing her job have all sent her into a pit of despair. Her last hope: Adult Surrogacy Inc. Little does she know that ASI is far different than she ever imagined. With the promise of a new life, money, and a job, how could Kelly say no?

When Isabella Crowne is taken away at the age of 5 by their mother, leaving the Crowne Siblings without their princess. Her brothers, Silas and Alaric Crowne promise that she'd be with them always and forever. However, what happens when 9 years have passed and the little girl's been through much trauma that she comes to resent her brothers. Until a call is made that changes the Crownes' Siblings life. Will Isabella learn to accept her brothers, or will she deny them. The very brothers who broke their pinky promises. Find out more as you follow along Isabella's journey through emotional turmoils, and unfolding secrets.

book 1 of the windows of the soul duology ✿ ✿ ✿ lucent: softly bright or radiant ✿ ✿ ✿ My brother's hand traces the cut on my right cheek for some minutes. I have no idea how a cut can be so interesting, but I won't judge a book by its cover. He unexpectedly moves and places a heartwarming kiss on my crown, brushing through the strands of my hair. But what startles me the most, is when he speaks, "Duerme bien, mi niña bonita." And just as I wasn't able to sleep hours ago because of my stupid fear, I let myself fall into a dreamless sleep as his soothing voice travels through my ears. ✿ ✿ ✿ Layla Rivera. A young naive fourteen-year-old who's just lost her childhood best friend and guardian. She's anxious and timid when meeting other people, so she usually cowers and distracts herself, immerse between the pages of books. When she is thrown into the lion's den - or also named as her older brothers' house - she's left fearful and intimidated by the six foot three males who she never had a clue about. Trying to make sense of what her new life will bring while being unaware of the dangers her new home beholds, she tries to make her way into her new family, but it doesn't seem as easy as she expected, or is it? ©️juststarsandbooks All written works on this account belong to Juststarsandbooks. I do not condone any reproduction/duplication of this book anywhere - app, website, etc - without my consent. Pics aren't mine.

She was always half a step ahead of him. She was that gentle gust of wind that happened before his storm. She was always half a step- an inch ahead. Oh, how she bothered him. How she bothered them all.

"What happens when the unexpected happens ?"