Sixteen-year-old Emmett Sidney has spent his life trapped in a cycle of abuse at the hands of his father, with no one left to protect him after his mother's death. His older brother, Emilio, promised to stay-but when he turned eighteen, he left without looking back. Now, Emmett is alone, hardened by years of fists and fear. When his dad dies were does he go? Across the country, Emilio Simmons has built a life he never thought possible-a loving wife, a daughter, and a stable home. But a late-night call from the police brings his past crashing back. His father is dead, and CPS is pressuring him to take in the younger brother he abandoned. Emilio can't forget the horrors of his childhood, but facing Emmett again means confronting the guilt and trauma he buried years ago. As Emmett and Emilio's paths cross again, they must both grapple with the wounds of their past and the choices that tore them apart. Can they rebuild what was broken, or are some scars too deep to heal?

Fifteen year old Isabella Delgado is living her best life (kinda) - until she's pulled into a police station shipped off to America to live with the 6 older brothers she's just found out about. Her life is flipped around in 24 hours and she has to adapt to life with six annoying, overprotective people who would rather die than see her harmed. - Will she be able to cope with her newly discovered relatives or is the whole thing gonna be a complete shitshow?? We'll see.... *first chapter is extremely cliche*

After being born in to an unfair world Olivia tries her best to get by with what she has. But after she learns of an unnerving secret her world begins to crumble. Olivia's older brother Jacob attempts to protect his younger sisters from the cruel reality of life, but when will he realize he can't protect them from everything? 🦋🦋🦋 "I'm broken, since the day I was born I never had a chance."

* C U R R E N T L Y E D I T I N G & R E W R I T I N G * BOOK 1 - THE LOMBARDI SERIES L I L Y At the tender age of twelve, Lily has never seen the world beyond the tiny window of her bedroom. She's never known love, or comfort, or care. Growing up with abusive parents and an older brother who seemingly could care less if she lives or dies, she's only ever had herself to rely on in order to keep her from breaking. At least, that was the case. When her family decides to move from California to New York, Lily finds everything she's only ever dreamt of. Friends, happiness... family? What happens when Lily meets the Lombardi brothers and finds out her entire life has been a lie? - T R I G G E R W A R N I N G this story contains; abuse, self-harm, anxiety, drugs, mental illness, mature scenes (SA), forbidden romance and panic attacks. there will be trigger warnings at the top of each chapter. - BOOK ONE OF THE LOMBARDI SERIES. • Book 2 - IF I STAY - Leo (complete) • Book 3 - BECAUSE YOU LOVE ME - Jack (ongoing) - 1 in #Care 1 in #Help 1 in #Bambino 1 in #LongLostSiblings 1 in #BabySister 1 in #Reunited 1 in #Saving 1 in #Friends 1 in #Childhood 1 in #Anxiety 2 in #Secrets 2 in #LittleSister 2 in #Abused 3 in #OlderBrothers 3 in #Family 6 in #Brothers 6 in #Twins - S T A R T E D - 2O|12|2O21 C O M P L E T E D - 4|O4|2O22 - C O P Y R I G H T ALL RIGHTS RESERVED @shanlivx

Lucia; a young and beautiful woman with her whole life ahead of her was shot dead protecting the biggest secret of her life. Her three year old daughter, Kiara. The circumstances of her death remain an unsolved case whilst Kiara is left without a mother; her father a famous yet meaningless one night stand that is none the wiser of his own child's existence. So who will raise Kiara? _______________________ Book 1/2, book 2 is being updated weekly :)

"I'm going to fart on your pillow," Glen promised her, crossing his arms. "Do that and I'll tell Francis that you broke his lucky chain." Hayes mirrored his stance, unintimidated. "Smiley, Sunshine, ease up a bit." Hearing their voices rise, Colton stepped in. "No need to threaten each other. Besides, we like to spread love in this household, not violence." He wrapped his arms around both kids, pulling them in for a hug. "Colton," Glen groaned, struggling to escape, "Too much love bro." "Get used to it, Smiley. I have many years of hugs to make up for." ---------- Glen and Hayes, Smiley and Sunshine. Two siblings who were just kids. Kids that grew up where they only had each other to count on, to protect each other from the evils of the real world. A world where there were no hugs filled with love from annoying older brothers. Then one day, it all changed.

Riley's two older brothers do everything they can to protect her from their violent step-father. But what happens when they realise she wasn't as protected as they thought. Will her brother's find out the dark secrets she has been hiding? And can she break free from her inner demons? This is Riley's story. *** "Pl..Please..." cried Riley as she stumbled on the steps. "I love it when you beg," laughed Vincent as he dragged Riley to her bedroom. Shoving her into the bedroom he closed the door behind him, turning the lock. "How long do I have?" asked Vincent as he sauntered up to Riley who backed herself against the wall. "Not long, Jason will be back any minute now," lied Riley, her heart beating hard in her chest. Vincent placed his arms on either side of Riley's body, trapping her in while dipping his head to her eye level. "I think my little birdy is lying to me," he smirked. "Now tell me, how long do I have," he asked again, pulling out a knife from his pocket and sliding it up Riley's back underneath her hoodie. He pressed the knife into the flesh of her back and started to press down, cutting slowly into her skin. "Tell me," he repeated. "Thr..ee h..hours," sobbed out Riley. // WARNING: This story contains themes of self harm, rape and violence. If these trigger you in anyway please don't continue as there will be no warning before any of these scenes.

Heartbroken after the betrayal of those who once meant everything to her, Isabella begins to pave her own path to freedom as she realizes that shared blood doesn't always mean family. And family doesn't always mean love. [This is the sequel to Caged. It cannot be read as a stand-alone] • • • Contains sensitive material (no cliches). Copyright © 2021 by luxedreams. All rights reserved.

They will claim to be her salvation as they take her through hell. Left in the care of her brothers, Isabella starts to realize this as the truth begins to crack the surface of all that she has left and she realizes there is no escape. • • • A thriller/mystery based book about family. Contains sensitive material (no cliches). Copyright © 2020 by luxedreams. All rights reserved.

"I wish you were never born!" Ryan screamed, tears freely gliding down both our cheeks, his hand shaking in what seemed to be anger. "I told you to stay the fuck away from me, from all of us." "Fine!" I gulped, raising my voice just as loud, creating an even bigger gap in front of us, this wasn't the Ryan I loved. No this was someone entirely different. " 'Family' is the mud on your shoe when it comes to you three!" Lucas and Blake shook on the sides of Ryan, they seemed equally as angry yet with a tinge of helplessness in their eyes. "I hate you," I continued when none of them spoke up. "You guys would've been better off dead!" I screamed, before storming into my room and slamming the door behind me as the whole house shook. What have I become? What have they become? Who were we? Elainy Saphrano, a timid girl with a heart of gold but a mouth of fire. One more year before her brothers go off to college, one more year of tears, pain, and torment-- yet it goes deeper than that. Growing up as the only girl in the family of three boys, she was always treated like a princess until blood, murders, drugs, and secrets started getting involved and her brothers switched up their colors real quick. In a blink of an eye, they despised her and she felt nothing but the same. What happened? Is there something more than the Saphrano brothers are letting on? Is Elainy actually despised? Are the Saphrano triplets more than they show on the surface? Three brothers, one sister, four siblings. What could go wrong? Read to find out :) 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 2020 #1 in sibling rivalry 2/13/20 #2 in bigbrothers 1/30/20 #1 in trust issues 3/6/20 #1 in siblings 3/27/20 #1 in siblingbonding 3/28/20 #1 in bonding 4/2/20 #1 in siblings 13/6/20 #1 in sister 23/4/20 #2 in triplets on 4/5/20 #1 in sisterandbrother 19/6/20 #1 in hatred 25/8/20 #2 in teenagers 7/10/20 *Book cover bel