Unexpected summer

"You cant force someone to love you the way you loved them. Life is always unfair" Aurora Laurent is a surgeon, a businesswoman, and the owner of a luxury gown empire.After stepping away from her modeling career, she built a life on her own terms, where intelligence and elegance are at the forefront of everything she's accomplished. She's strong, independent, and unapologetically selective about the people she lets in she's in control. That is, until he shows up. Lorenzo De Luca is a mafia leader, hiding behind the polished façade of a successful entrepreneur with FBI ties. Cold, calculated, and used to pulling all the strings, he's carved out an empire in the shadows. But when he crosses paths with Aurora, everything he thought he knew about power and attraction is upended. Her strength, her lack of interest in his wealth, and the mystery that surrounds her spark something in him he didn't see coming. What starts as a clash of worlds quickly turns into an undeniable pull. But in a world of lies, manipulation, and betrayal, trust doesn't come easy. As the stakes get higher, they're forced to question whether they can keep their lives intact or if their connection will destroy everything they've fought for. "Some things are worth risking everything for," he murmurs. But will she take the leap into his dark world?

Book 1 of the Romano Series Lorenzo was kidnapped from his family at the early age of three He has went through hell and back and still came out strong. He lives his life with one rule;Don't love because it only gets you hurt And he has followed this rule okay,with only having one best friend/brother But he's rule got in trouble the day he found out he's foster parents are dead and he has a family Is he gonna break he's rule for them? Is he gonna trust them? Is he gonna let them in? See what happens in Lorenzo's story if you add humour, betrayal,secrets and he's brothers handsome best friend who he's hell bent on hating. Read to find out...

Born into bloodlines soaked in power and violence, Valentina Moretti was raised to follow orders, marry alliances, and never question the rules. When her father arranges her engagement to Dimitri Volkov-a ruthless warlord with a thirst for control-she prepares for the cage she can't escape. Until Lucian De Rossi offers her a deal she can't refuse: a fake engagement that protects her from Dimitri... while giving him leverage against both their families. But nothing stays fake in a world built on secrets. As sparks turn into fire and alliances blur, Valentina finds herself torn between loyalty, revenge, and the one man who was supposed to be her enemy. In this deadly game of heir vs heir, crowns will fall, hearts will break, and the rules? Burned. Enemies to lovers. Fake engagement. Dark mafia tension. She's the princess. He's the heir. Together, they could ruin everything... or rewrite the empire.

Two people born into the same style of life find each other at their worst. Selena and Luca try to deny their feelings for each other but the pressure of their parents marriage arrangement pulls them together and ties them to each other for life. Selena being as stubborn and strong minded as she is continues to fight off the marriage but can't deny the feelings that she is starting to feel for this man she only just met. Not being able to shake the way his gaze makes chills shoot down her spine or the way his touch makes her breath hitch she begins to give in but not without a good fight. Luca sees this beautiful girl with a kind warm heart that makes him want to be better but as he gets to know her and her background a little more he finds out one of her biggest secrets and tries to use it to his advantage. Not wanting to fall for her he tries to distance himself but can't help the curiosity bubbling up inside him. He eventually lets his guard down but this costs both of them a grave loss. Leaving them both with only one question...WHY ME?

"I'll be taking her now, Giovanni." Who is this man? And where is he taking me? I kick and scream till my lungs give out. "It's no use Lisa. I suggest you behave now." Right like his suggestions are any less than god himself. --- She was born a Castellano. But she refuses to die one. Lisa Castellano is done being a pawn in her family's twisted Mafia game. She's ready to run, to disappear, to finally breathe on her own terms. But freedom has a price. And his name is Lorenzo Romano-cold, calculating, and lethal enough to offer her a deal she can't refuse: his protection, in exchange for something far more dangerous than loyalty. Her heart. He never meant to fall. She never meant to be caught. But in a world of blood debts and broken vows, love might be the most dangerous game of all. --- A Mafia Romance

A crime boss struggles to carry out a vendetta after he falls for the spirited daughter of his enemy. ***** Twenty-two years after his parents were killed, Federico Di Maggio returns to New York with a simple plan: take down the man who betrayed his family. What he didn't plan on was Elenora Borelli, the enigmatic and fiery daughter of his enemy. Reeling from recent heartbreak, Elenora will stop at nothing to find her happiness. But when she finds herself pressured into an engagement with the dark and mysterious Federico, happiness may be the least of her problems. Hellbent on sabotaging the arrangement, Elenora defies Federico in ways no one else would ever dare. Too bad Federico's never been one to back down from a challenge. Especially one that calls to him in the most feral and passionate of ways. With unforeseen betrayals and new rivals, perhaps the real challenge Federico must face is deciding whether to fight his feelings for Elenora or give into them. But even if he chooses to end his long-standing vendetta against her father for mounting sparks between them, there's no guarantee she'll risk her heart on him. *Content Advisory: This story contains coarse language, scenes with violence and mature sexual content. (Word Count : 101,000-111,000) #1 Italian #1 Possessive #46 Family secrets #95 Passion ©2022 LJ RAE

⚠️ This book contains smuts, violence,murders, abusive language and kidnapping. ⚠️ He doesn't fall. He claims. And Violet? She was never meant to be touched. So of course, he wanted to ruin her. Violet Divit runs the fashion world with cold eyes, sharper heels, and a heart locked in grief. At 24, she's turned pain into power, loss into armor. Love? That died with her parents. Trust? Not an option. She wasn't made for fairy tales-only survival. But when her path collides with Damien Lorenzo, everything breaks. He's 29. Rich. Ruthless. Worshipped. The Mafia king doesn't beg, doesn't bend, and never fxcks the same woman more than once. Until her. Violet doesn't swoon. She snaps. She bites. And Damien? He fucking loves it. He wants to unravel her. Own her. Make her bleed for him. But in this game of obsession and control, lust turns lethal and love tastes like a trap. His world is made of shadows. And now... she's his favorite one to chase. 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: Contains dark romance, power play, explosive chemistry, and a Mafia king who doesn't understand the word "no." When obsession burns hotter than love, would she fight to escape the flames... or let them consume her?

(the beginning sucks i know okay but i promise this story gets more and more interesting the more you read it) Sofia Moretti only wanted a carefree vacation in Italy, far away from the shadows of her father's business. But one moment of carelessness is all it takes for her to be dragged into a world of power, violence, and dark secrets. Kidnapped by Massimo, a ruthless mafia boss, Sofia becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of debt and revenge. When her father tries to buy his way out of trouble, Massimo quickly realizes that money is no longer enough-he wants more. He wants Sofia. Caught between cold threats and a dangerous attraction, Sofia must learn how to survive in this dark and unforgiving world. But Massimo plays by his own rules, and one wrong move could be deadly. Will Sofia find a way to escape Massimo's grip, or will she remain trapped in his web forever?

"Why can't we be together?" "Because then i'll have to kill you." - Cassie lived with her big sister Ariene, she never really knew her parents. She had never left Ariene's side. Until the mafia boss of Italy takes her and holds her hostage, Trying to get answers out of her about her so he can use it. Now that she's living with him in His Home, she's experiencing a whole new world, Damien's world. Betrayals, torture, murder, danger. A world she didn't want to be apart, but she did, for him. She was supposed to hate him, and he was supposed to hate her. they aren't supposed to be together, they can't. What happens when they catch feelings? Will he kill her? - CURRENTLY EDITING THIS STORY: have edited: 23 CHAPTERS

​"You are either my wife, or you are my enemy." He wanted a submissive wife. He got a soldier in silk. Alessio Gravelli, the ruthless Don of New York, doesn't make mistakes. But marrying Elina Vitale might be his fatal flaw. He thought he was acquiring an asset-a quiet, pristine bridge between two rival families. Instead, he brought an assassin into his bed. Elina hates him with a violence that burns. She has one goal: find the proof of his family's crimes, and then end the Gravelli line. But Alessio isn't the mindless beast she was promised. He is calculating, lethal, and harder to kill than she imagined. When he discovers his wife is trained and dangerous, he doesn't execute her. He decides to keep her. To study her. To break her walls down one by one until she confesses everything. In a game where sex is a weapon and trust is a death sentence, the line between hatred and obsession begins to blur. She wants to burn his world down. He wants to watch her do it. ~~~~~~~~ **TROPE LIST:** 🖤 Dark Mafia Romance 🔪 Enemies-to-Lovers (Real enemies) 💍 Arranged Marriage 🔥 Slow Burn & High Heat 🌶️ ⛓️ "Who did this to you?" vibes 🚩 Morally Grey Hero (He's a walking red flag, but he's *her* red flag) **Rated M for Mature.**

The mafia princess has gone, and the Queen has returned. Born to the most dangerous family in the world, Elle was a beautiful, innocent girl who has to go through major changes in her life, after all the great secrets of her life's exposed, betrayal, and unthinkable events occur. "She's now cold-hearted, ruthless, very sneaky, clever, sexy, gorgeous, and powerful" but a demon still has an angel's right? This Queen has realized who she should be in the first place and her power to take down everything is being shown evilly smart and elegant. Matteo Fernandez is the leader of Spanish-American mafia. His name screams darkness. He's someone you don't want to mess with. He was very ruthless, cold, heartless. He tortured people very cruelly. He is an opposite when he is with the woman he loves, Elle. But will he be able to find the Elle he once loved? The innocent, very gentle, and sincere Elle? He never stopped trying because he knew that his woman was an angel covered in masks. Lucassio Romano is an italian mafia don. He is powerful, ruthless, and cold-hearted. But behind that, he only put his feelings and care for Elle, he made a big mistake towards her, but he knew that there was still an angel inside her. And he realizes that he is tied to Elle, fate brings them back together, and Luca falls in love with her even more. Here you will find out with whom Elle's heart will win. Or will she still close her heart and become a heartless queen? Will she give one of them a chance to come into her life? The truth behind her true self will be spilled here. Let's find out together... IT'S MY FIRST STORY Y'ALL, I JUST WANT TO WRITE A STORY FOR YOU, I'M SO SORRY IF U FOUND THIS STORY BAD, I GUARANTE U CAN ALSO REQUEST ME UR IDEA!! THANKS!!

In the ruthless underworld of New York City, mafia boss Matteo "The King" Moretti lives for one thing: revenge. When a buried truth resurfaces, it leads him to an unthinkable solution-marry Isabella Russo, the fierce daughter of his family's greatest enemy. Bound by a fragile alliance and years of bloodshed, their marriage is anything but safe. Hate turns into tension. Tension into something far more dangerous. But as enemies close in and secrets unravel, Matteo and Isabella must decide- will their bond rewrite their legacy... or destroy them both?

In a world where power and control reign, Isabella Russo's life is forever altered when her family arranges her marriage to the ruthless Don of the Romano mafia, Vincenzo. Cold, calculating, and possessive, Vincenzo never believed in love-only power. But as his world collides with Isabella's fiery spirit, their marriage becomes a dangerous game of control, passion, and betrayal. As the walls between them begin to collapse, their connection spirals into something neither of them can control. Isabella must navigate the deadly world of the mafia and the dangerous pull toward the man she swore to hate. And Enzo? He'll stop at nothing to claim her-body and soul, making sure she's underneath his rule in every way. ........................... #1 in enemieswithbenefits #1 in matureaudience #1 in Italian

when american art student sofia romano lands in sorrento for a summer abroad, she expects sun, gelato, and inspiration for her sketches. what she doesn't expect is matteo - the charming, flirtatious italian who seems to know every hidden corner of the town and has a smile that makes her heart race. between wandering cobblestone streets, discovering secret beaches, and teasing banter that turns into something deeper, sofia and matteo find themselves drawn together in a summer full of laughter, adventure, and stolen moments. but as the season comes to an end, can their connection survive the distance between them - or will it remain just a fleeting italian summer?

The story of a woman who is fated to marry a powerful mafia boss in order to bind two families together Viviana, a 21-year-old Italian mafia princess, is temperamental and can't stand fuck boys. She never wanted to be confined by her father's world, but there are a few benefits. She knows how to use a gun. Lorenzo, 26, is the head of his family, taking over his father's position at the age of 22. He's the typical playboy flirt who always wears his famous smirk. He's the life of the party, but when it comes to his work, he'll destroy anything that gets in his way. Neither family can claim to be the most successful underground mafia family; the Moretti and De Luca families are tied for second place. However, they intend to change that. Knowing that connecting the families will strengthen them. Will Viviana allow her father to make a life-changing decision for her? And will Lorenzo abandon his player ways for the traditional life of a married man?

Elena Romano, a fierce and unyielding lawyer, becomes the only person who can keep Tristan Valenti, a notorious and untouchable mafia kingpin, out of prison. But as she's drawn deeper into his dangerous world, she discovers that the battle isn't just about saving him from the law-it's about saving him from himself. Yet in breaking every rule she's sworn to uphold, Elena risks losing more than her morals-she risks losing her heart to the man who might be beyond redemption. Melancholy - a bittersweet ache that lingers in the soul, like the taste of wine that's both bitter and intoxicating. It's the quiet storm of longing and loss, woven with moments of beauty so fleeting they hurt. Just like what Elena and Tristan want-something so consuming, it borders on destruction. Their love is jagged yet tender, a sanctuary wrapped in shadows where passion wars with despair. It's the sharp edges of love, the bruises of trust, and the haunting allure of wanting what might ruin you, yet never being able to let it go.

A forced marriage for the sake of her country. A Sicilian, fierce princess and a dangerous, ruthless underboss is forced to find a way out of their storm, their hatred for each other is heavy but will lust overpower it? ******* They both hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, their fates were intertwined together. Carmela Russo is a fierce, confident and powerful princess, At 25 years old. she is the heiress and the only daughter. she's established herself as a independent boss bitch. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Dante De Luca didn't need a crown to rule - just a glare cold enough to stop a man's heart. he was the underboss of the Russian mafia, At 28 years old. an Italian name buried deep in Russian bloodlines but everyone knew how he'd earned his reputation. Torture was an art form to Dante. Mercy was a foreign language he refused to learn. he was the last man you ever wanted to owe, and the last face you'd ever see if you did. But when fate ties them together in an unexpected marriage, they're pulled into a whirlwind of passion, secrets, and power. Amid the chaos and clashing worlds, one question remains , can love grow in the eye of the storm, or will it tear them apart? ^^^^^ #1 in enemies with benefits✨