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Before You

writer__Victoria

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Parts 23
Time 1h 20m

Reads 51
Votes 25
Parts 23
Time 1h 20m

writer__Victoria

Mature

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"Before You" is a gripping Italian Mafia Romance that weaves a complex tale of love, loyalty, and danger. Set against the rich backdrop of Italy's history and culture, the story follows Jayla, a determined and passionate documentary filmmaker, and Alessandro, a brooding and powerful mafia figure, as their paths intersect in unexpected ways.

As Jayla digs deeper into her project, she uncovers secrets that put her in the crosshairs of the mafia, and Alessandro is tasked with keeping her safe. Despite their initial animosity, they find themselves drawn to each other, but their love is fraught with danger and uncertainty.

Will they be able to navigate the treacherous world of organized crime and find a way to be together, or will their love be a fatal distraction? "Before You" is a heart-pounding romance that explores the darker side of Italy's underbelly and the intense passion of its people.All Rights Reserved

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Claimed By The Enemy

𝕒 𝕞𝕒𝕗𝕚𝕒 𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 -------------ꨄ------------ 𝑰𝑺𝑨𝑫𝑶𝑹𝑨 𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑲𝑺 - The girl of the ocean, who grew up learning how to ride the waves of the sea before her seventh birthday. With her bubbly charm and reckless bravery, she was loved in California and seemed to have her entire life figured out. But when a dark shadow is revealed from the past, what will happen to her and the fairytale life she once dreamed of having? 𝑳𝑼𝑪𝑨 𝑮𝑰𝑶𝑽𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑰 - The devil himself. The killer. Newly crowned leader of the Italian Mafia, Giovanni makes it his personal mission to get revenge on the man responsive for his younger brother's death all those years ago. Driven by this vengeance, he travels halfway across the world to ensure that Isadora's father is the one that pays for his crimes. And what better way to make him suffer than forcing Isadora's hand in marriage? -------------ꨄ------------