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Bella is five minutes away from walking down the aisle when she receives a very abrupt breakup text from her fiancé, Tyler, saying that he can't marry her because he's in love with someone else - his roommate, Eric! Bella’s over-the-top reaction is understandable but very entertaining as her inner ranting is quite humorous. She commiserates with her bridesmaids who quickly rally behind her and convince her to go ahead with the prepaid three week honeymoon trip to a resort island off Rio, even if it's minus the groom; she definitely deserves some relaxing and fun time to herself. They pack her suitcase and put her on the plane to 'A Ilha do Amor', a.k.a The Island of Love, with instructions to call it a ‘singlemoon’ and with encouragement to find herself a Brazilian hottie to hook up with as a distraction when she gets there. While on the layover between flights, she meets a vivacious young woman named Alice who strikes up a conversation with her, which proves to be a turning point in Bella's trip. They realize they are on the same flight and heading to the same resort which, coincidentally, Alice’s family owns and operates. Alice describes her family members, including her middle brother, Edward, who is a brilliant accountant in charge of all the business decisions. However, Alice advises her to steer clear of the "douche" as he has a tendency to sleep his way through the female guest list without a second thought. Little does Bella know what a challenge that will prove to be!

Yes, Edward is pretty disgusting at first as he clearly has no respect for the women he has been with or himself and distances himself from any emotional attachments. He is an arrogant and presumptuous womanizer and you will really want to inflict him with some bodily harm! But when he sets his eyes on the stunning new petite brunette guest who just arrived at the resort and who wants absolutely nothing to do with him, he is completely thrown off guard since he is not used to rejection. He is puzzled because he gets a strange feeling around her like he has felt for no other woman. After repeated rejections and all out avoidance from Bella, her heated accusations strike a nerve and he starts to question his lifestyle and what he is doing. Is that all he truly wants in his life...fleeting gratification from meaningless, faceless hook-ups? Can he possibly redeem himself in the eyes of his family...and her? It will make you wonder what happened to this man in the past that made him so calloused and jaded. Enjoy experiencing his character evolve as his story emerges!

If you could use some laughs and appreciate witty banter, tune in for all the hilarity and adventure as tufano79 takes you on a wild tropical roller coaster journey with these two stubborn individuals. You can feel the tension and passion build as they circle around and size each other up, trying to fight the undeniable attraction, trying unsuccessfully to justify all the reasons this can't work; but who rediscover themselves and finally, each other! The story is very engaging and quick paced right from the beginning with all kinds of fun in the sun, a wonderful supporting cast, a bit of suspense and drama, and yes - ultimately - the hot-as-hellfire romance with lemons that will have you self-combusting into thin air. In fact, you might need use of a fan, an ice cold drink or other devices to cool off as you read! Don't miss out on this epic page-turner!

A Ilha do Amor consists of 38 chapters and 298,949 words. Rated MA for language and sexy smut.

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Twenty-one year old Isabella del Cigno (cigno means swan in Italian) is the daughter of the infamous mob boss Charlie del Cigno. The latter is absolutely deadly, ruthless, cunning - and wanted by the FBI. Fortunately for him, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has so far been unable to come up with enough evidence to bring Charlie down, which is why they send one of their best agents to investigate undercover... Meanwhile, Isabella lives the life of the mafia elite. She might not be  directly involved in the criminal business of her father but definitely inherited his sharp personality and love of all things glamorous. Whatever her heart desires and can be bought with money is hers: fast cars, expensive jewelry, extravagant clothes - there's almost nothing she can't have. Almost, because the thing she wants the most seem out of her reach: freedom from her slightly overbearing father. Because out of fear that Isabella could become the next target of his archenemies, the Volturis, Charlie is extremely protective of his only child. He demands that Bella will take a bodyguard with her wherever she goes and before she knows it, the young woman is constantly surrounded by one Edward Cullen.

Edward Cullen, twenty-six year old special agent with the FBI, has agreed to infiltrate the del Cigno Syndicate and gather evidence on mob boss Charlie. After risking his life to save the latter, Edward is able to gain the trust of the family and quickly works his way through the ranks. Eventually, he is hired as Bella's bodyguard and is initially less than thrilled about it. Edward thinks of Bella as a whiny and self-centered bitch, who cares about nothing but her luxurious life style. But there is something about her that really draws him to her. Due to an incident in his troublesome past, the young undercover agent has great difficulties with being touched by others. Yet while he usually flinches or gets seizures from a simple handshake, Bella's touch calms him down and makes him yearn for more. It also doesn't take long for Edward to realize that his protegé is far from being cold-hearted as he believed. Rather it is a mask Bella puts on to hide her true self from the world. Just as the two start pursuing whatever is going on between them, the Cigno family finds out that the Volturi have put a bounty on Isabella's head. As the last heir of the Cigno's legacy, she's the only thing standing between the Volturi and absolute power. Will Edward be able to keep his girl alive? And can he find a way to keep both Bella and his job?

tufano79 has created an amazing mafia story that will steal your heart for eternity! This fanfiction contains everything that you can possibly think of: well-rounded characters, a sexually intense connection between Edward and Bella, and a suspenseful plot that will leave you on the edge of your seats! Though you may find Bella slightly annoying in the beginning of the fanfiction, it isn't hard to figure out that she is just trying to protect herself and her family by keeping up a mask. You have to keep in mind that being the only heir of  a crime syndicate is a pressure lying heavily on her shoulders. One mistake, and the safety of the whole family is at risk. But Bella soon realizes that she can trust Edward and their love story begins. You might have the urge to smack both of them from time to time, for their stubbornness, but eventually their romance will leave you breathless. I don't think this story will leave out any emotions within you and the best part is that you will be able to easily flow through the events of the story since it is a drabble fic. Through the points of view of the different characters tufano79 tells her story. Mafia Princess is definitely not to be missed and deserves a round of applause! :D

Mafia Princess consists of 201 short chapters and 240,887 words. The story is rated M for language, some violence, and some sexual references. A pdf version of the story can be read here! Thanks to tufano79 for the permission!

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