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In post war America where gangsters and crime rule the streets with an iron fist, former soldier Luca Valiant returns home from war a broken man. Haunted by his actions in duty, he applies to the Los Angeles Police department, quickly rising through the ranks as detective.
He has everything a man should ask for: a solid career, a beautiful wife and respect in the community. However he is burdened by his past. A former soldier who fought in World War Two, Luca returned home a wounded man. Woken most nights by night terrors he knows he must keep working to stem the nightmares.
With partner Duke Williams by his side, Luca uncovers a world of drug use, money, sex and corruption. When his wife Sally is murdered by Hollywood's crime lord Don Pascoe, Luca must push his demons aside to crack the case before it consumes him.All Rights Reserved

1948 crime drugs hollywood women

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Shattered Roses by CM_Herndon

[Complete] Ever since the second world war ended, Franny has been lost. She returned to a broken home and left behind her career as a nurse to take care of her wayward brother. When his dealings with a small-town mafia land them both in the middle of a murder case, she is determined to prove his innocence. But the deeper she digs into the case, the more she realizes not everything is as it seems. More people are involved than she could ever imagine and they don't agree with her sticking her nose in their business.

The Shadow Games: The Rise Of Elena De Luca by Kailanis-World

In the heart of Chicago's underworld, power means everything, and trust is a rare commodity. Elena De Luca, heir to the De Luca crime family, is thrust into a dangerous game of deception and ambition. When a daring raid captures a secretive figure known as The Broker, Elena's world unravels. The balance among crime families collapses, revealing a hidden force called The Syndicate. As Elena strives to protect her family and secure their dominance, she faces shifting alliances and deadly threats. From high-stakes negotiations to brutal confrontations, Elena navigates a treacherous landscape where every choice carries a price. As tensions rise and loyalties falter, Elena must confront the truth: survival demands sacrifices she never anticipated.

Forbidden Love [BWWM] by NadineJoyBrown

Katherine never pictured her life would be this way, being 'sold off' to some uncaring, misogynistic pig who's nothing more than a leech to society. The mid-thirties was a hard time for everyone, but her family seemed to always manage well, no matter what came about, until they fell on some really hard times and had to do what they had to do, in order to survive. They put their lasting trust in a man who made them more desolate than ever and eventually, they had to make the ultimate sacrifice of giving him their oldest daughter (Katherine) as payment. But what happens when one day, a mysterious man comes into Katherine's life and promises her changes beyond her wildest dreams; any and everything she could ever ask for in life. But there's only one problem, he's white.. From self-experience and stories that have been told to Katherine, she knows not to trust white people. The temptation to engaged is risky, but she can't resist this mysterious man with the captivating eyes and the obvious dark secret behind his smile. Will Katherine fall into temptation and give in to him, or will she listen to her instincts and stay away from the dangerously, mysterious man.

The Mafia's Cop (Discontinued) by aaliyah_allie

She was the only cop who couldn't be on his pay check, and that was very rare in the mafia world. Especially for Xavier De Luca, the one who wasn't afraid of any one and the one who runed the mafia. Her life was no where close to exciting, living each day with the life that was set out for her. Adrianna didn't know what was coming her way, till she looked at the photo with the deep blue eyes looking back at her. After that it was never the same. ________________________________________________ Taking a step forward I went closer and smelt her minty breath. I could smell her bubblegum scent. I could finally touch her, reaching out I twirled a strand of her golden brown hair while she just looked into my eyes, lips parted and her breath laboured. With my other hand I touched her lips with my thumb, cherry lip balm. Putting my hands on her waist I could see she was holding on to her gun ready to fire. I smirked at this, my feisty girl. "You are mine kitten, I'm not letting you go ever." _________________________________________________ (mature read if you comfortable-violence/sexual content)

Dangerous Heart . The Mafia Boss's Love . by deblaru

Luca's husky voice brushed against Sienna's ear as he tightened his grip around her throat. "I let you off once for slapping me," he murmured, a dangerous edge in his tone. "But the next time you try that shit, I'll bend you over my knee and spank you so hard you won't be able to sit for a week." A gasp escaped her lips, his threat sending a tingle down her spine and an ache to her core, she clenches her legs .His low chuckle suggested he knew the effect his words had. "But something tells me you might just enjoy that, gattina," he whispered, his breath igniting a fire within her. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "In the heart of Los Angeles, Luca Catteneo reigns as the formidable leader of the city's most powerful mafia family. His name carries weight, striking fear into the hearts of those who dare to cross his path. A man of ruthless ambition, Luca's connections reach into every corner of society, from politicians to law enforcement, making him untouchable. But beneath the cold exterior lies a turbulent past. Forced to abandon his college dreams and his best friend's sister, Sienna, Luca left Chicago without a trace. 6 Years later, Sienna finds herself in LA, starting anew as a nurse in a local hospital. The wounds of betrayal and heartbreak still fresh, she's determined to build a life of her own. Fate has other plans when Sienna crosses paths with Luca at one of his exclusive clubs. Sparks ignite, and old wounds resurface as she confronts the man who shattered her heart. A fiery confrontation erupts into a battle of wills, with Luca determined to claim what he believes is rightfully his. As passion and danger collide, Luca's possessive nature and Sienna's undeniable attraction threaten to consume them both. In a world where power, loyalty, and desire entwine, will they succumb to the force of their shared history, or will their explosive chemistry only lead to further destruction?"

Behind The Pseudonyms by Bellisima1009

WARNING: This story contains explicit material and some languages which may not be appropriate to everyone. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. This is my first story ever. I hope you enjoy reading every part of this psychological thriller. Comments and suggestions are most welcome. Reproduction of any part of this original story is prohibited. PROLOGUE Head investigator, Brent Sherwood found a very distraught young woman at the crime scene. She was hiding in the walk-in closet behind the hanging wardrobes of the dead man. Her eyes were wary and scared. He asked for her name. "Nikola", she whispered in thick Italian accent. Her voice was full of anguish and despair . "Are you the dead man's daughter?" Brent asked the young woman whose exotic beauty was covered with sweat, tears and great fear. She shook her head and mumbled, "Wife". There's a pang of regret that stuck in his throat. In that moment of disbelief, he immediately erased that first impression to console a bereaved woman. Whoever believes in love at first? Such foolishness should be deleted off his mind. His feelings must not cloud his judgement. He must act in accordance to his job even if it's his first time to admire a woman after 3 years in solitude. Did she kill her husband? That's the question he must unravel before focusing on his own personal motive.

HOOKED by abi_nelso

Nichole has always lived a troubled life. With her dad always drunk or high, and her mom going on and off cocaine. Nichole's whole life twisted when she got the news that her Dad had passed away from being murdered. Her mom relapses on cocaine again and at school everyone mistreats her. Everything is falling apart. Trying to escape this horrible world, Nichole runs away to the cold city streets of New York. Begging on the street she meets, Damon. Instantly, she gets hooked in his mysterious and charming ways. But is Damon who he really says he is? Should Nichole trust him?

Tainted Faith by VampireBunny2154

"The rules for a Mafia wife were endless and strict. Once she entered into this life she would never be free. Women in the Mafia were first daughters, then wives, and then mothers; always under the control of a man, always expected to live up to their expectations." A woman who yields to no man, who cannot be obedient, is not made to be a Mafia wife. Liliana Fiorenza, the headstrong granddaughter of a Sicilian Mafia Don, was not made to be a Mafia wife. Yet, she is forced to return to America and marry the infamous and secretive D'Onofrio heir. Marcello D'Onofrio, the heir to the D'Onofrio legacy, has gained himself a reputation for being far more ruthless than his father ever was. He now sits at the head of one of the most powerful American Mafia families in New York, consumed entirely by his work. Until, that is, he is forced to take on a wife - one who fights him at every turn. TW: Contains violence, assault, depression, and covers the topic of suicide. COMPLETED / BEING EDITED

COLD by Queensladyxxx

Loosing her mum in an accident and being drugged and pushed into a room in a club by her two stepsisters wasn't the only thing Stella Brooks suffered. She was chased out of her home after losing the first thing she thought she would give to her husband. Her father didn't want her neither did her stepsisters, stepmom and grandmother. Stella had to fend for herself before she eventually got pregnant with a girl child, her baby's father, unknown. Unfortunately, she didn't remember the man she slept with her that night so she took all the responsibility upon herself. Reagan Brighton, the big business lord that was feared by everyone had a calm and gentle mood whenever he was around children. He's a lover of children and he can do anything to protect them and keep them safe. He could have married different wealthy ladies and make lots of children but he didn't because he was in search of the girl he slept with one night. Meanwhile, Stella started working in one of his companies and they both became attracted to each other. Stella lived her life with hatred for the man who got her pregnant and never came back. While falling in love with her boss, they both discovered a secret, finding out that they had met each other in a club and they finally reunite after going through a series of misunderstanding, betrayal and hatred. Join Stella as she scales through the journey of love, hate and betrayal before finding herself in the embrace of a billionaire who could kill to have her to himself alone.

Murder And Liquor by TomasBalciunas

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Shattered Roses

[Complete] Ever since the second world war ended, Franny has been lost. She returned to a broken home and left behind her career as a nurse to take care of her wayward brother. When his dealings with a small-town mafia land them both in the middle of a murder case, she is determined to prove his innocence. But the deeper she digs into the case, the more she realizes not everything is as it seems. More people are involved than she could ever imagine and they don't agree with her sticking her nose in their business.