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GUARDIAN

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Holly Markus was living a nightmare at the age of 24. She lived with her father and brothers, who used her as bait to lure in rich, and sometimes old, sometimes young men to rob them. Holly felt trapped in this dangerous cycle, knowing that she had no way out.

One fateful night, Holly crossed paths with Zero, a mysterious and dangerous man who seemed to see right through her. Despite his intimidating presence, Holly was intrigued by him and felt a strange connection to him. Zero, sensing that Holly was in danger, decided to dig deeper into her past, uncovering truths that would shake her world to its core.All Rights Reserved

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Bound by Honor *COMPLETED* by Raeladybug

To save her family from financial ruin, Elena Romano is forced into an arranged marriage with the most feared man in New York's underworld-Luca Moretti, a ruthless mafia boss. What begins as a cold, loveless union soon transforms as Elena discovers a different side of Luca-one that is unexpectedly kind, protective, and deeply tormented by the violent world he controls. As their passion ignites, Elena is torn between her growing love for Luca and the dark secrets he keeps hidden. When a dangerous enemy from Luca's past resurfaces, threatening everything they hold dear, Elena must decide if she can embrace this new life or walk away from the man she never expected to love. In a world of loyalty and betrayal, where love comes at a steep price, Elena and Luca must face the ultimate test-can their marriage survive the shadows of the mafia, or will it crumble under the weight of their secrets?

Know Your Worth ✔️ by _dreams_xox

Daniela O'Brien. Dani is the girl you would say has absolutely no luck going for her at all. Two dead parents, an estranged sister and an abusive, controlling boyfriend who's keeping one hell of a secret from her. At 21 years old she unknowingly finds herself thrown into the darkest life of them all - The Mob. Carson Agnello. The guy you would say, on the surface, has all the luck going for him. At 25 years old, he's the leader of the most powerful Italian mafia in America. He's busy fighting off the Irish Mob who are neighbouring him in New York. They're on opposite sides of the battle, he knows of her but she has no clue who he is, until one event intertwines their two lives together. They suddenly rely just on each other, they need each other. They're all each other has. ✨ "I felt sorry for you, when I saw you. I wanted to help you because you were being attacked by these men. But now, I'm starting to think that maybe you deserve it. Maybe...maybe you're just as bad as they are." He held my stare as I spoke and when I finished, he let out a humourless laugh, also standing up to his feet. I watched him carefully as he crossed the room coming towards me, giving me the same cold glare as before. He stopped right in front of me, close enough for me to smell the strong scent of his aftershave, before he leaned down a little bringing his face closer to mine. His next words came out barely above a whisper but were still powerful enough to cause my breath to catch in my throat. "Maybe I am just bad as them...or maybe I'm worse baby girl." ⚠️ Warning - this book contains explicit mentions and descriptions of abuse, rape, mental health issues and suicide. Read with caution please. ⚠️ Completed - 26.05.21

The Wrong Temptation by Mahi012_

"You can't break me no matter how much you try", I said fearlessly. "We'll see about that Isabella... you'll see how badly I'll break you. Everyday little by little until you plead me to stop", Kevin remarked. He loosen the grip on my hand and with a smirk he left the room making me question the challenge I just gave him but I knew I have to win this no matter what it takes. Isabella a sweet and simple girl living in New York fighting everyday to survive. She is a 21 years old and work in cafe. Kevin a 25 years old heartless mafia. He knows no mercy, he will do whatever it takes to get the thing which was about to change both of their life. Read to find out..

Dark Chemistry |18+| (Not Edited) by Leia_LittleBee

"Everything of you is a non-existing dangerous drug, Natalia. And I'm addicted to it." He rasped beside my ear then slowly but seductively brushed his nose on my neck and then my hair like he was smelling my body and my hair. I stopped breathing as I started feeling like I was going to pass out. ❥ If you start loving someone from deep down your heart, you will stop caring about the hurts, miseries, anguishes and traumas that he/she once caused in your life. You'll even be ready to sacrifice your own life for him/her. Love can change your miseries and traumas into peace and happiness, love can change an emotionless monster into a loverboy. If you don't want to love or don't want to be loved then love won't wait for your permission. You won't even realize 'where, when and how' you fell in love. Love can destroy you within a blink, love can bring you happiness and love can even kill you with no mercy. ✧⁠*(⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)✧⁠*⁠。 Natalia Rauf, a simple Bangladeshi girl, was living a peaceful life filled with family warmth, laughter, and the carefree joys of school and friendship. But all of that changed one night like a nightmare. The pull of the forbidden was irresistible, especially for an eighteen-year-old like her, craving excitement with her best friends. They sneaked into an infamous club to discover its secrecy and have fun. Tucked away from the usual haunts, the place thrummed with an eerie allure, promising both thrill and peril in equal measure. They enjoyed, really enjoyed. Unbeknownst to her, a predator's eyes followed her every move from the VIP balcony, lurking in the shadows. What began as a harmless night out would soon spiral into a deadly game of cat and mouse, forcing her to confront the terror of being hunted by a man with no mercy. " Highschool girl × Italian Mafia Boss " DARK ROMANCE BOOK! #1 in kidnap #4 in darkromance #3 in dark ⚠️ Mature contents (DON'T STEAL MY IDEAS)

Why Me? by x_Chellx_writes_x

"Why me?" I ask, annoyance lacing my voice, "You could have any girl you want...." I step closer our lips inches apart. "And you want me? A broke 18 year old high school senior?" I look up at him, he stares at me intensely. He grabs my waist, pulling me closer our lips centimeters apart. My breath hitches. "I don't care, I want you. All day, everyday." Then he smashes our lips together. Holly is just a normal 18 year old and has everything she ever wanted. A great best friend, boyfriend, but one party changes it all. What will happen when she has no one to turn to expect her brothers best friend who has darker secrets underneath the surface?

𝖒𝖎 𝖆𝖒𝖔𝖗❤️👑 by magicallyperfect

"Don't fight me, mi amor... surrendering will hurt much less," he murmured, his lips grazing her ear, sending a chill down her spine. "Good girl," he growled, his dark eyes locking onto hers as he hovered over her trembling frame, his dominance suffocating yet impossible to resist. A Deal Sealed in Betrayal Dario De Costa-the merciless and feared Don of the Italian mafia-is forced into an alliance with the American mafia through marriage. Known for his cold cruelty and unforgiving nature, Dario views this union as nothing more than a means to secure absolute power. But his meticulously laid plans collapse when the bride he was promised-Ashley Brown-disappears on the eve of the wedding, fleeing with her lover. In a desperate attempt to salvage the alliance, the family substitutes her younger sister, Olivia Brown, just 19-a quiet girl haunted by years of abuse from their father, Alexander Brown. The whispers are everywhere: "Dario De Costa-betrayed by a bride switch!" Now shackled to the Devil himself, Olivia must endure a marriage born of deception. Dario, enraged and humiliated, sees her as nothing but collateral damage-a pawn in his ruthless game to dominate the American mafia. But Olivia, fragile as she seems, hides a quiet strength. As Dario's icy façade begins to crack, an unexpected connection ignites between them, blurring the lines between vengeance and desire. Can Olivia survive the inferno of his wrath-or will she emerge as the one to tame the Devil? In a world of betrayal, power, and dark passion, only one thing is certain: Love and hate have never burned so dangerously close

𝑀𝓎 𝑀𝒶𝒻𝒾𝒶 𝐻𝓊𝓈𝒷𝒶𝓃𝒹 by ihrtwen

With his thumb, he brushed a tear off my cheek. "I want to make a few things clear Astrid." His lips brush mine with each word. "Touch another man, he dies. Let another man touch you, he dies." He pauses, his eyes trailing down my body. "Tell me I can't touch you..." he forces my back against the wall, the warmth of his chest feeling forbidden to me as I melt into his touch, "and I fucking die." ~ Explanation: Astrid, a young woman is thrust into an arranged marriage with a ruthless Mafia leader. Tasked with the unimaginable mission of seducing him then killing him in cold blood, she finds herself drawn to his dark and dangerous world. As her feelings for him begin to grow, she is torn between loyalty to her father and the intoxicating pull of forbidden love. Will she choose to stay by his side, or will she betray him to save herself? There's only one way to find out...

Crimson Vows (Book 1 of Crimson Empire)(Completed) by RosieBloomWrites

"We never asked for this. Our lives were written by others, our hearts shackled to a contract neither of us wanted. But somewhere between the lies we told ourselves, we found something we never expected to feel-something dangerous, the truth ." Love was a luxury I never sought, never allowed myself to want. I built walls so high, pushing people away to keep them safe, only letting a few in for fleeting moments of pleasure. But when her parents demand an arranged marriage to unite our families, my father has no choice but to agree. Defy them, and we risk everything. I knew her already-knew the way the sun made her skin glow, the way her curly brown hair danced with every step she took. But did I like her? That was a whole different question. Our families' hatred ran deep, centuries of bloodshed and betrayal fueling the fire that had burned between us for as long as I could remember. The only reason I even tolerated her was because of her brother-my best friend. The one person I thought I could trust... until I learned I was never supposed to be his ally at all. Now, fate has forced us into a marriage neither of us wanted. It feels like a foreign limb, an unwanted tumor growing at my side, suffocating every ounce of freedom I had. The question is-can we both survive this? Or will one of us end up broken, shattered by the weight of what we never asked for? But somewhere along the way, the impossible happened: I fell for her. Completely. Undoubtedly. And now, I don't know if we'll make it out alive... or if we'll destroy each other in the process.

Mafia Queen by malaaxoxo

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° I clip off four fingers from his left hand. "I would say that's for touching my shipment but I just wanted to cut off your fingers," I laugh. "Y-you're crazy!!" He heavily breathes. "Honey I knew that since I was 15," I roll my eyes. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Sophia Russo, the smartest, youngest and prettiest Mafia Leader, her kindness goes a long way but she's not the kind of person you want to cross. Enzo Inferno, his name alone can chill a room, he fears no one and doesn't tolerate disrespect of any kind. So when they are arranged to get married what's gonna happen? Will these two heads clash daily and create chaos? Or will they give the marriage a chance and fall in love? Follow this story on Love, Betrayal, and Heartbreak. (18+) Highest Ranks: |•#1 in mafiaqueen- 30/11/2020•| |•#1 in arrangedmarriage- 3/1/2021•| |•#1 in trauma- 11/1/2021•| |•#1 in guns- 11/3/2021•| |•#1 in villian- 29/4/2021•|

His Ruthless Temptation by Plumavenetta

I saw her long before she saw me. She didn't know then that her fate had already been sealed, that every step she took was drawing her closer to me. Closer to what she would become. There was something in her-something fragile, something wild. A fear she tried to hide, wrapped in defiance and confidence. It was intoxicating, watching her, knowing that no one else could see what I saw. No one else could feel the pull like I did. The slow, deliberate unraveling of her world as it would soon be tethered to mine. I felt my heart beat once, hard and fast. It was the only signal I needed. She would be mine-not in some fleeting, hollow way. No. I would strip away every shield, every defense, until she was laid bare, body and soul. And when she looked at me for the first time, I knew. She was already mine. A. Trigger Warning ⚠️: This story contains intense and graphic content, exploring dark and disturbing themes that may be triggering for some readers. Sensitive topics are depicted throughout. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Proceed with caution: after this point, no additional warnings will be provided.

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Bound by Honor COMPLETED

To save her family from financial ruin, Elena Romano is forced into an arranged marriage with the most feared man in New York's underworld-Luca Moretti, a ruthless mafia boss. What begins as a cold, loveless union soon transforms as Elena discovers a different side of Luca-one that is unexpectedly kind, protective, and deeply tormented by the violent world he controls. As their passion ignites, Elena is torn between her growing love for Luca and the dark secrets he keeps hidden. When a dangerous enemy from Luca's past resurfaces, threatening everything they hold dear, Elena must decide if she can embrace this new life or walk away from the man she never expected to love. In a world of loyalty and betrayal, where love comes at a steep price, Elena and Luca must face the ultimate test-can their marriage survive the shadows of the mafia, or will it crumble under the weight of their secrets?