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The Secrets She Kept

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Reads 129,218
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Milana Bradley returns home after running away for five years due to an unplanned pregnancy. She soon realizes coming home was a mistake and must protect her daughter from the dangers of her past.

Book # 2 is now published (The Final Vow) Add it to your reading list for updates on Luca and Lana's story.

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Vengeance ✓ by allisonreads90

Scarlet wasn't supposed to be a runaway. She wasn't the kind to pack up her belongings and just leave. Or at least that's what the town she had grown up in thought of her. But what Scarlet also wasn't supposed to do was run into a future which was nothing but greater danger. After three years across the country, when the time comes to move closer to home, Scarlet, for once, also didn't expect to be knocked down by the ones who had made her run away in the first place. But this time, there's no flight; only fight. •❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅• TeenFic | YA | Romance | Action Warning: Themes of abuse, bullying, and strong language.

Hearth by themadisonrene

Annaliese always craved a family. She desired a warm father, caring brothers, a loving mother and adoring sisters. Maybe even a dog or a cat. But, they were desired for a reason. She never had a family to call her own, not since she was abandoned on the side of the road when she was 5. Imagine her surprise when one day, a man tailored in a thousand dollar suit, picks her up and declares her his long lost daughter. Then, not only is she being recognized by a father figure, but she also has 5 older brothers to look after her? While learning to adjust to the modern world, Annaliese has to go through highschool, the overprotection of her family and the dark secrets they all seem so desperate to hide. Join her as she struggles, laughs, cries and cringes. Join her family as they go through ups and downs and test their bonds. Join the realm of "Hearth" and find a comfort within it. cover be @loverryna

𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄 | 𝟏𝟖+ by amylwhite

[𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞] Once lovers, now enemies, but their love was stronger. Milana Levine used to be one of the most well known assassins in New York, maybe even in all of the US. Known as Demise, even her title sent a warning. She wasn't one to be messed with. Everything changed when she fled the reckless city to escape the aftermath of her father's murder. She was born into the Russian Mafia and wanted to finally give herself the life she felt she deserved. But nothing lasts forever. Upon returning to New York, Milana finds she has more enemies than she bargained for. With a gun to her head, her only chance is to appeal to the heartless and powerful Marco Cortez, the leader of the Italian Mafia, and hope he doesn't hold a grudge... Does she really want an alliance as badly as she wants him? And most importantly, how will Milana juggle revenge and desire? Started: 03/03/23 Ended:

Her Return by 0FirstNameLastName0

Moving into college is really hard. Especially when you're 14 and studying in a different country. Follow along as Adriana navigates her way through University and then through adulthood. Will she be able to juggle all her responsibilities? Mature content BOOK 3 OF THE SERIES Cover by @maeIstrom

Primed for Sin (18+) by mafiahoe23

When new to town Tiana and her brother Alex Cook come to start their school year, secrets are daring to unravel. Having new friends, new love interests, and new hobbies doesn't stop the two from continuously looking over their shoulder in paranoia and fear. Will they be able to trust instinct and stay away from their terrifyingly deep past, or will it come back haunt them? Will this year be the same as all the rest or will they finally be able to let their guard down and fit in? _______________________ #1 in Senior on 2/24/20 #2 in girlxboy on 5/20/20 #5 in Haunted on 7/26/20 ~Haylieemariee1: Hands down the COOLEST epilogue ever!! ~ShanawazKhan2: Awesome story and the ending was awesome to hate it that it ended but all the good things do come to an end and have a happy ending loved every bit and part of this both the books were awesome ~Crimson928: Aw loved it so much! ~karolglina: THIS ENDING WAS SO BEAUTIFUL MAN I LOVED IT STARTED 7/28/19 COMPLETED 11/18/19

Reunited At Last|✔️ by iamahatlover

[COMPLETED] BOOK TWO OF HIS MAFIA QUEEN. NOT TO BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE. DESCRIPTION CONTAINS SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE FIRST BOOK |Disclaimer| • More Romance •Sexual Scenes ~ Liliana Romano, now known as Elena Rose, made her grand escape to London, UK. After being shot by the love of her life and deciding she wants out of the mafia life, she leaves, faking her death and breaking hearts. Six years later, Sebastian Di Salvo and Liliana's paths cross as she finds out he's finally tying the knot with Isabella Moretti. The news of Liliana's heart beating shakes the mafia world causing her life to be on the line once again. But she risks it all to stop Sebastian from making the biggest mistake of his life. What happens will happen. It's unstoppable and unavoidable. Maybe reuniting at last won't be so bad? After all she is his everything as he is hers. Will they reconcile their love? Have they always loved each other? Will they get the happy ending they've dreamed of? ~ I watched as Sebastian stuffed his hands into his dress pants pockets, keeping a careful eye on the time. "You can't marry her. I can't let you." His head snapped towards mine. "I didn't see you there beside me as I grieved for you," he snapped. "She was there." "She's also the reason why we lost each other." He let out a scoff. "We lost each other because you gave up on us and ran away. I'm marrying her and that's final. If you came here with the idea of us getting back together then you need to get the fuck out 'cause that's not happening." My breath hitched in my throat. She's poisoned his mind and turned him against me. But what could I have expected? I showed up here out of the blue after six years. I let him go once and now, he's in my reach, I'm gonna do whatever it takes to get him back, no matter what because I now know that we're meant for each other. But if he's happy with her, then reuniting won't be an option after all. Started: January 2022 Finished: March 2

Mafia Heir by authornicoleknight

Book One in the MAFIA Series Charlotte meets Luca when everything in her life is starting to come together. She is a confident young artist who just opened an art studio in the center of New York City. When he saves her from an attack one night, everything that she thought she knew quickly changes. She knows he's dangerous, but can't seem to stay away from the dark and mysterious man. He's intriguing and handsome, and may hold the key to a past Charlotte never even knew she had. Luca was looking for a cover business to run his weapons through when he stumbled into Charlotte's gallery one night. He never intended to fall for the dark haired beauty, but he soon finds himself powerless against her. He always believed woman were liabilities in the lives of Mafia Dons but her dark eyes and fiery personality may change his feelings forever. Can they weather the storm or will Charlotte end up being another causality in Luca's mafia world? Book contains strong language and mature themes. This series is posted as a draft and is unedited/revised. Cover designed by Ashley Bandy

Dangerous Love by CloudyWriter15

|Book 1 in Dangerous Mafia Series| Please read this first| A girl who has secrets and thoughts darker than most. A boy who will be the leader of the most powerful Mafia in the world. A past of heartbreak and pain. Brooklyn Lilac Russo grew up learning how two kill a man in hundreds of ways. She never feared death she embraced it. She knows more languages than you can count on your hands. Killing people has never been a problem. But falling in love? That is something she tried but did not work out. Now, will she be able to find love with a man who rivals herself in death and destruction? Mason Enzo Morelli grew up knowing what his role is in the world. Be the greatest Mafia empire known in every town and city. He built his own gang at 14 and at 21 he has to prepare to take over his family's empire built on fear and death. But a young woman who is blessed with the beauty of the gods but rivals the devil comes into his life and messes up his plans. Can they fall for each other while Brooke's past catches up to her? or will the past take the one thing, Mason loves more than life itself?

Layla (Not Edited)|✔️ by cara____melo

Book 1 of the Moretti Chronicles PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS "The Girl Who Walked Into A Bar" •1st place General Fiction in Star Dazzle Awards •Best Plot Twist in Star Dazzle Awards I was so close, so close to coming when a knock on the door interrupted us. Emilio got up and licked his lips just as the door opened. "Boss we have-" Luca started only to stop midsentence when he saw me sprawled out on the desk naked. "I'm uh, I'm gonna go and let you guys finish up in here" Luca said exiting as quickly as he had entered. Well shit. ... Layla Smith was alone in this world. Her mother died when she was 16 and having no father around, Layla had to drop out of high school to work and take care of herself, since she had no other family left. Now at the age of 21, she was barely making ends meet with her job as a waitress. Emilio Moretti, at the age of 26 was feared by all. He left nothing but chaos and destruction in his wake. He was a very cold and ruthless man, but what else could you expect from the most notorious mafia boss. What happens when Layla witnesses something she shouldn't have? Emilio is now left to choose whether she lives or die. Will she make it out alive or will Emilio succumb to his ruthless nature and do what he does best. Kill. COMPLETED. __________________________________________ Highest Rankings: #1 in gangster- 21/01/22 #1 in illegal- 13/11/20 #1 in hate- 31/12/20 #2 in possessive- 10/11/20 #2 in mature themes- 09/11/20 #2 in bad boy- 27/12/20 #3 in new adult- 09/11/20

VICENZO by TheWalnutTree

Raised in the Mafia, I have known no other life other than cold calculated violence and discipline. A life where brutality is praised and weakness is ridiculed, I became the best of my parents and the worst the world has ever seen. Young and still gaining control of my mafia, love is never an option for me, that is until one night at a Mafia ball where I spy a woman who has me to my knees. I want more, more, more. She's reckless and cunningly beautiful. Too good for me and yet the only one for me. We fight for survival and for each other because neither one of us will let go. ------------------------- I sat in the back, legs apart and looked at her with my head tilted. She licked her lips and squeezed though the front seats all the while looking at me. I pulled her towards me and she chuckled as she sat on my lap. Her legs were either side of me and her breathing was ragged. I ran my hand down her cheek and pulled her into me. I kissed her lips and soon our tongues whirled around. Hungry and rough. She held her head back and I began to plant rough kisses onto her beautiful neck. "Am I a bad influence?" She breathed. Her hands were on the back of my neck. I stopped kissing her and looked up at her. "Everyone needs a little bad in their lives." I whispered back making her smile. My hands found her waist and I noticed her short dress had ridden up exposing her thighs. She wore it to tease me and I loved it. Fuck, I loved her body. She breathed into my neck and I pulled off her dress in one slick motion. My hands were all over her back, feeling her, touching her. Her soft skin drove me crazy. ------------------------- BE AWARE: Trigger warnings: MATURE CONTENT 18+ (SMUT) SWEARING VIOLENCE/GUN VIOLENCE SELF HARM/SUICIDE (REFERENCES) EXPLICIT LANGUAGE REFERENCES TO RAPE SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS BLOOD/DEATH/GORE ©️ All rights reserved ™️ The Walnut Tree BOOK TWO OF THE MAFIA SERIES

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Vengeance ✓

Scarlet wasn't supposed to be a runaway. She wasn't the kind to pack up her belongings and just leave. Or at least that's what the town she had grown up in thought of her. But what Scarlet also wasn't supposed to do was run into a future which was nothing but greater danger. After three years across the country, when the time comes to move closer to home, Scarlet, for once, also didn't expect to be knocked down by the ones who had made her run away in the first place. But this time, there's no flight; only fight. •❅──────✧❅✦❅✧──────❅• TeenFic | YA | Romance | Action Warning: Themes of abuse, bullying, and strong language.