Metanoia (n.) the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self or way of life. Part one Darcy Russo a nine year old girl living in a run down orphanage on the outskirts of Athens, Greece has had to fend for herself for the majority of her life. Being abandoned as a child and having to endure cruelty and abuse from those who were supposed to look after her has caused her to become untrusting and wary of others. Instead she seeks solace in nature, spending any and all free time exploring the wilderness and the ocean with her dog Bear. Although Darcy has accepted that she can only depend on herself, what happens when she finds out that she wasn't abandoned she was taken and her eight older brothers will stop at nothing to get her back. Part two After being kidnapped by the Russian mafia and tortured for years for information she doesn't have, Darcy Russo becomes cold and calculated. When the leader of the Russian mafia Ivan Volkov offers her a deal, train and work for him as an assassin or die, she can't exactly refuse. Being nicknamed 'Sin' by the underworld, she changes her identity and becomes a ruthless, efficient killer. But what happens when she is sent on a mission to destroy the family she once loved. Will she let the resentment she has for them for being the reason she was tortured take over or will she spare their lives? And what happens when she catches the attention of her brother's best friend.

** Mia thought escaping Ryan meant freedom. Instead, it left her hunted, cornered, and forced to stand beside the last man she ever wanted- Nicholas, her sworn enemy. To survive, she must bind herself to a greater monster, one whose cruelty cuts as deep as his devotion. But in a world built on betrayal and blood, Mia learns that the most dangerous battles of all are not fought against the monsters who break you- but rather the ones who make you feel instead. ** Jeff Buckley- Lover, You should've come over. (3:50) 📚(COMPLETED)📚

"Darkness can't drive out darkness, only light can do that." ............................. He was invisible, ambitious, a cold-hearted murderer who would kill anybody standing his way. She was Euphoric, Exuberant, and could bring a smile to anyone's face in less than a heartbeat. What happens when Alessandro, king of the Italian Mafia accidentally shoots Athena? "Sei sempre stato mio, avevo solo paura di ammetterlo a me stesso." *UNDER EDITING* #1- Erotic romance 6/07/20 #1- Short story 15/08/20 #1- Mature 16/08/20 #3- Boyxgirl 22/12/20 -- ⚠️ MATURE LANGUAGE AND MATURE SCENES ⚠️

Ava Vice is simply The Girl who Fought to Provide, her brother is the only person she has and the only person she worries about more than herself, as long as her brother is fed and has a roof over his head, she didn't care about anything else. She's had the weight of the world on her shoulders since that tragic night but she managed, she had to. What happens when she catches the attention of a group? Will she let them in? ©️All Rights Reserved, Sentima Mani 2018.

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.

BOOK 2 L E O Two years have passed for Leo and his siblings and yet his heart breaking secrets remain hidden, lost in the same shadows in which they continuously neglect to realise they've left him in. Will any of them notice before it's too late? (can be read as a stand-alone, though some parts may be a little confusing) - CHECK TW'S - #1 in #FindingYourself #1 in #boyxboy #1 in #bxblove #1 in #abused #1 in #gaylove #1 in #mentaldisorder #1 in #Numb #1 in #mentalillness #2 in #Depression #2 in #brothers #2 in #ProtectiveOlderBrothers #2 in #LittleBrother #2 in #twins - S T A R T E D O4|O4|2O22 C O M P L E T E D O6|O6|2O23 - C O P Y R I G H T ALL RIGHTS RESERVED @ShanLivx

"I'm not feisty I just don't care for people's shit." Adira Bowman is an ex- mind-controlled assassin who got herself captured by a secret all-boys spy agency. The director of the agency now wants her to become an agent, put her skills to use and have her train among his ragtag crew of smirking rebels scarred with tragedy, fighting mafia bosses and tracking master assassins. And he has sent a very crafty agent her age to recruit her. Soon Adira stumbles into a dark agency secret; the hushed tragedy of a forbidden romance. She's put on a demonic terrorism case with a group of boys who only have spying in common. And the boy who recruited her originally, well, he might just actually be able to get her to finally forgive herself for everything she has ever done. Amidst tracing the origins of nuclear bombs and a stopping a terrorist attack, feelings may be kindled and rekindled... Will Adira persist insisting that she deserves to be punished, or will she get caught up in a world of spying, lying, hiding, befriending, forgiving and...loving?

«If everybody likes you, you have a serious problem» It seems as if the Morettis forget to blow the light out. It has been too long and the candle light has catched fire. The son of Costa Nostras leader has escaped the torture cells of the chinese mafia. He is hiding away in the dark side of London, where his years are spent in hiding. What happens when the man is met with the sight of Celina Moretti, who is begging for his help. What will he do?

✔️ [first book in Riders of Lykos series] -- When Emily Hearst learned that her mother kept her father out of her life simply so she could use Emily as a slave, Emily ran. She ran all the way to where her father was. She wasn't ready for newly found family, or the dark man that everyone seemed to think was a psychopath. But they all bring Emily a life she never thought she could have. |#1 in mc| |#1 in Psycho| |#1 in psychopath| |#1 in stutter| |#1 in bikers|

Convinced by her best friend Jade, Isabella Cameron ends up in a situation that she thought she'd never find herself in. She gets dressed up and dragged to what is supposed to be a fancy night club, but little does she know she's walked in a den full of blood thirsty dominant mafia men. Nikolai Volkov is the Don to the Russian Bratva, and his visit to the states is strictly business until he sets his sight on Isabella and he knows he has to make her his by any means necessary. -> started February 14, 2021