The Black Dahlia (Cartel Series #1) ✔️
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  • Reads 15,991
  • Votes 578
  • Parts 79
  • Time 11h 20m
Complete, First published May 30, 2021
Gabriella Sanchez is a badass boss babe with a tragic past. Instead of wallowing her life away like a damsel in distress she decided to take it by its horns, running the show in  a dark industry where women are almost non-existent in positions of power.  She is on  a quest to avenge the dark forces that wronged her.

Her paths cross with Alejandro Martinez a handsome hunk who is equal parts ruthless and charming. In short he is devil incarnate/Lucifer's son on earth.

Alejandro falls madly in love with Gabriella.
Opposite's attract sounds cliché, right?
No! not at all, their is a deeper layer to this story.
Gabriella hides a terrible secret in her bosom.
Want to know what? the suspense is too much to bear? 
dont worry! we have got you covered.

Between them lies a terrible secret that's responsible for tearing their families apart and over all these murky dealings of their lives hovers the shadow of the unknown, the big invisible hand, the Godfathers of the Cartel world. 

What is the secret?
What does the future have in store?
But most importantly, who or what is the big unknown threat?
Let's find out together!
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My Boyfriend's Dad

23 parts Ongoing Mature

After some time together, Gabriella and Hector have developed a sweet relationship. Hector invited Gabriella to meet with his father, businessman Edward, and although Gabriella was excited to see her beloved father, but she wasn't ready for the scenario that resulted in a family dispute. ********************** 1st Book: My Boyfriend's Dad 2nd Book: A Mafia Thirst 3rd Book: A Wife Doubts 4th Book: A Mafia Claims Edward, we can't continue doing that; if Hector finds out, it will shatter him. We can't carry on in this manner. How come? His gaze begs me to respond. We can never be, my heart aches at those words. I have only recently met him, but the emotions I feel for him make my heart melt away. I don't believe in faith, but that man right here is my biggest weakness and challenges. I would have given everything for him at that moment, but when we face reality, it can't happen again. Because you are Hector's father, there is no way that he will ever forgive us. His hands lifted my face and removed my tears. The next words he says makes my heart flutters, I can't resist you anymore, and I want this, but if you're not ready, I won't force you. If you are, though, let me take care of you and trust me to guide you through this. Depend on me, princess; I won't let anything happen to you. I know I sound selfish, but I don't care. I want you, and I know you do too. Since the day you walk into my house, you own every part of me. Edward released my face and made his way to his chamber, while I stood in front of my boyfriend's room, sleeping well and having faith in both his father and his girlfriend. Although I do care for Hector, my true want is Edward, which I detest to acknowledge. This forbidden love is what I seek.