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"Do you have any idea," he started as he licked his lips, his tongue piercing catching my eye, "how much I've had to refrain myself from fucking you over the last few months?"

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Three very simple rules was all it took for everything to fail, but does Taylor Thomas and Nicolas Romano abide by them? 

Out of all things that could go wrong to Taylor, everything just starts to blow up all at once for her.

One fateful night out with her best friend, she witnesses a murder commited by familiar billionaire Nicolas Romano, and receives a call from her older brother that he owed the wrong people some money, and now he's been framed and arrested for murder.

She decided to involve herself into the mafia world, for all the right reasons. Or so she thought. What she didn't expect however, was to become the main target on their list. 

Secrets are soon revealed, bonds are built, and time begins to quickly run out. Will they make it in time? Will they disobey the rules? Will love get in the way and end up killing both Nicolas and Taylor?



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'For The Mafia' Series - Book 1 of 3! ~~~ "Down on your knees." He lets go of my hair and pushes my shoulders down roughly, before unbuttoning and shrugging off his shirt. I kneel in front of him and instantly unbuckle his belt and unzip his black pants. He watches me eagerly from above, keeping his hands to his side, letting me lead. "Are you jealous when I flirt with those men for information?" I bat my eyes up at him innocently as I pull his pants down to his knees. His face hardens as he considers my question. "I don't like your hands on them." He grumbles and I smirk. I already knew the answer. "I do it for you, Enzo." I remind him as I move my mouth closer to him. "Only me." He growls as he pulls my head forward, closing the space between us. ~~~ When a dangerous mafia leader meets this particular stripper, he learns she is anything but. Both equally ruthless and thirsting for power, he hires her as his lethal interrogator and assassin, however she quickly becomes more when neither can resist each other. But can she learn how to truly care for one of the men she was taught to use? Can he control his jealousy long enough to take advantage of her tricks? Will she love him enough to share her biggest secret - who she really is? Read to find out! Disclaimer: There WILL be mature content - swearing, sex scenes, murder, drugs, drinking, etc. It's a mafia story... so expect a lot of that stuff lol Started: February 2021 Completed: December 3, 2021 (Book 3 is in progress!) Achievements: First 1,000 reads: August 5, 2021 First 5,000 reads: December 24, 2021 First 50,000 reads: September 5, 2022 First 100,000 reads: November 18, 2022 First 200,000 reads: June 9, 2023 First 300,000 reads: December 1, 2023 First 400,000 reads: January 23, 2024 First 500,000 reads: March 23, 2024 First 900,000 reads: September 1, 2024!! Tag Ratings: #2 romantic suspense - January 12, 2022 #1 trouble - August 2, 2023

The shadow ( book 2 ) by reilly_holland

"Vicious." I whisper, he smirks and looks at me , "Hello princess, long time no see." as he says that he gets out of his seat and walks towards me. Too paralyzed to move, I don't move at all. He stops in front of me and continues to stare at me . "What do you want ?" I ask him , he raises his hand to my cheek and gently caresses it. " I want you princess, but you already knew that didn't you?" I tilt my head to the side , what was he talking about ? As I go to speak I have no words , I shake my head and back up . " I can't do this right now ." as I continue to back up I bump into someone , I turn to apologize when I see it's damon , this isn't going to go well , he stares at Vicious with a hard glare . "What are you doing here Vicious?" He asks him , "Just visiting our girl." It's summer vacation for Mia and she's ready to have a normal summer , but will she? A new person is in town and out for revenge, who could it be ? How will this person effect Mia and the others ? Find out by reading book two of the Mafia. This is book 2 of the mafia ! this book will be more intense , more drama and more fun ! Enjoy book 2! #9 in maturity #6 in spy Love you guys❤️! Book 2/4

HIS ADDICTION by CHAIBISKUT2202

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His Wicked Ways (Unedited Version) by MsDreamerGirl84

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Her Capture,His Desire by alluringdiva

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Sufferable Acceptance by adataylorr

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The Blue Hearted Devil Himself by Babyshapedhearts

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