At twelve years old, Emmy believes rules are the only thing that keep her alive. She believes her name is Emily-a girl who learned to be quiet, obedient, and perfect in order to survive. Every mistake feels dangerous. Every rule feels necessary. But when Lucian Valmont takes custody of her, Emily becomes Emmaline, and she is placed into a world nothing like the one she escaped. The Valmont household is powerful, disciplined, and unforgiving, ruled by stern authority and shaped by seven men who do not want her there. But as tensions rise within the family, it becomes clear that Emmy's quiet presence is changing them-whether they want it to or not. And when she is nearly lost, the Valmont brothers are forced to face the truth they've been avoiding. Emmy was never the weakest among them. She was the one holding them together

Caught between the family she's just found, the gang she can't abandon, and the shadows of a violent past, Darcy must decide who to trust-and what she's willing to risk to survive. In a world where loyalty can kill and love can betray, Darcy will discover that family is never just the people you know, but the ones who fight for you when it matters most.

Alessia has carved out a life in the shadows, helping other forgotten kids like herself. But when a failed theft lands her in the sights of a boy who looks exactly like her, everything changes. Torn between the harsh life she knows and a violent world of wealth, secrets, and control, Alessia must decide who she really is - and how far she'll go to protect the only family that ever truly mattered.

When Amalie and Evelyn move in with the fiercely protective Castellani brothers, they find themselves in a home full of strangers and secrets. Rebuilding trust after years apart won't be easy, especially when not everything in the Castellani house is what it seems. As the twins begin to learn the difference between survival and safety, they discover that some shadows are harder to outrun than others.

Used to be 'never underestimate the broken' Isabella is a independent, intelligent, food loving fifteen year old with a rocky past. When she's finally free of her demons she's send off to her five brothers she didn't even know she had. Isabella can hide a lot, but there isn't enough room for her secret when her anxienty, trust issues, nightmares and flash backs takes all the space. Little did she know she wasn't the only one with secrets. _______________________________ "Your mother and stepfather have been arrested for drug trafficking and driving around while being toxicated. Usually we need to find you a foster home, but your older brother already took custody." "Woah, hold on- I have an older brother?! Since when?!" "Actually, you have five older brothers, miss" Deep breaths Bella, breath in and out. Just keep your front up and they won't suspect a thing. After a week you'll be back here and then everything will be normal again. Don't open up, just keep running. But no matter how fast you run, the past always runs faster.

The family's mother seemingly ran away 8 months before the triplets were born. Though their family missed her after searching for a year they gave up and realized that she did not want to be found never knowing about the triplets. She had the triplets and gave them away to a kind man and his wife at 6 their father died and their adoptive mother started to bring her boyfriends around. These boyfriends helped their mother become a drug addict and they started the abuse to the young kids. The kids moved around a lot growing up living wherever their mother's boyfriend was living and later with their step-father where the abuse got worse when they were 10 years old. Throughout their lives, the three were abused and tortured in every way. When the triplets are 15 their mother and step-father are killed leaving the triplets alone and after a DNA test by social services, they get sent to their father and brothers meeting them for the first time. This book was taken down so this is the edited version

5 year old Aurora and her big brother Jason have been on their own for about 2 years. Their mom overdosed when Aurora was 3 and Jason has been taking care of Aurora ever since. What happens when Aurora figures out she has 4 more older brothers? (This is my first Story so I'm sorry if chapters are short sometimes and if there are grammar and spelling mistakes. I found all the pictures online and please don't steal my story) *Trigger Warning* Language, violence Highest Rankings: #1 in sister #1 in missing #1 in found #1 in overprotective #1 in only girl #3 in Stone #1 in Overdose #5 in Gangs #3 in Brother

Book 1 of the Romano Series 4-year-old Valentina Romano was the centre of her family's world. She had anything and everything she could've ever dreamed of. What happens when her mother takes her away from all of it? 12 years later, Valentina has no recollection of the family she once had. What happens when they finally reunite after her mother's death? Needs Major Editing! [Unedited]

The sequel to book Lissy Romano. Fourteen-year-old Lissy Romano captured hearts in Lissy Romano book. Now, at sixteen, her life looks very different. Growing up in the Romano family means facing choices, responsibilities, and challenges she never imagined. Lissy is determined to follow her own heart, even if her eight protective older brothers do not always agree. This story is not only about Lissy. Each of the Romano siblings is stepping into a new chapter of their lives, facing struggles, finding love, and discovering who they are outside of the family name. Together, they must navigate loyalty, trust, and the unbreakable bond that ties them as siblings. Romano Siblings is about love, family, and the strength it takes to grow up when the world feels determined to test you. Book 1. Lissy Romano Book 2. Romano Siblings Book 3 All the Lies Between Us •All rights reserved. This book is copyrighted by the author and may not be used, reproduced, or distributed without explicit permission. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any part of this book is prohibited and may lead to legal consequences.• Pictures from Pinterest