Cheeky owner of a struggling fashion boutique, Poppy Fields dreams of having her designs rocking the couture runways in Paris and Milan. While fantasizing about the glamorous life, her world is about to collide with the devil himself in the form of a dangerous mafia leader, Roman D’Amico, out for revenge for his dead brother.
Often mistaken as the future wife of one of Chicago’s most notorious crime bosses, and Roman’s rival gang member, everyone who enters Poppy’s little shop believes they are doing a favor to the Gambino family. When her doppelgänger waltzes into her boutique, the women are shocked to find they look like twins. Leaving her identification behind as a ruse to flee the country, Claudia switches lives with the unsuspecting fashion designer. When Luke Gambino falls for the ploy, he believes Poppy is his runaway bride, forcing her to take on the persona of the real Claudia Ricci.
Following the murder of his brother, Roman D’Amico is looking for revenge. When he suspects the Gambinos are behind it, he plots to kidnap the rival gang member’s wife. Unknowing that the women have switched places, Roman kidnaps the wrong couture diva. With Claudia missing, Poppy must keep up the ruse, and convince Roman to keep her alive or fall into the hands of the murderous Gambino family.
**My Life as Gambino**
**Author: Inspired by Ryohgo Narita (author of "Baccano!" and "Durarara!!")**
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**Synopsis**
In the sprawling underworld of modern Tokyo, where shadows dance with the neon lights, one name reverberates through the corridors of power and crime—Gambino. Known as the "Demon of Kabukicho," Giovanni Gambino is a foreigner who has climbed to the zenith of Japan’s most notorious crime syndicate. With a brutal past shrouded in mystery and a cunning mind that orchestrates the most audacious schemes, Gambino is a figure of both fear and respect.
**Book 1: The Devil’s Bargain**
Giovanni Gambino, a half-Italian, half-Japanese mafia boss, is as ruthless as he is charismatic. His life took a drastic turn when, as a child, he witnessed the violent demise of his father, a respected yakuza, at the hands of a treacherous rival. With his mother’s Italian heritage as his only shield, young Giovanni was sent to Sicily, where he was trained in the ancient arts of the Mafia under the watchful eye of his enigmatic uncle, Don Massimo.
Years later, Giovanni returns to Tokyo, blending the old-world Mafia tactics with the brutal efficiency of the yakuza. He swiftly rises through the ranks, eventually taking control of the powerful Yamamoto Clan. As the new leader, Gambino initiates a bold and controversial plan to unite the fragmented criminal empires of Japan under his iron fist, promising a new era of prosperity and dominance.
**Book 2: The Blood Pact**
As Gambino consolidates his power, he faces unprecedented challenges. From internal betrayals within his own ranks to the looming threat of rival syndicates and the relentless pursuit of the Japanese police, Gambino’s empire stands on the brink of collapse. His greatest adversary is the mysterious "Black Dragon," a rival kingpin whose influence and brutality match his own. The stakes are raised when the Black Dragon kidnaps Gambino’s most trusted confidant and childhood friend, Sakura, forcing Gambino into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
**Book 3: The Emperor’s Gambit**
With the city's balance of power hanging by a thread, Gambino must forge alliances with unlikely allies, including the cunning Interpol agent, Kaede Tanaka, who harbors her own dark secrets. The lines between friend and foe blur as Gambino navigates a labyrinth of deceit and vengeance. As he delves deeper into the Black Dragon’s machinations, he discovers a conspiracy that threatens not only his empire but the very fabric of Tokyo’s underworld.
**Book 4: The Final Reckoning**
The saga culminates in an explosive finale where past and present collide. Gambino’s ultimate plan is unveiled—a daring move to dismantle the Black Dragon’s operations and reclaim his city. But the cost is high, and the path to victory is strewn with blood and betrayal. As the final showdown approaches, Gambino must confront the ghosts of his past, reconcile with his own identity, and make the ultimate sacrifice to protect those he loves and the empire he has built.
**My Life as Gambino** is a gripping narrative of power, loyalty, and redemption, where the lines between good and evil are perpetually blurred. With its complex characters, intricate plot twists, and heart-pounding action, this light novel series captures the essence of the organized crime genre, delivering a masterful blend of drama and thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
Among the angels and devils of the world, there lived one with blood-stained hands yet a beautiful soul, one that possessed a flame so bright and wild that it swallowed whichever soul dared to encounter it.
Anaya Gambino, daughter of the Head of the Italian mafia, also known as 'The Bloody Angel', and her father's best weapon is a storm in the skin of a human being. Filled with bottled-up trauma, pain, hurt, and rage, she rejects any love given to her and never gives anyone the chance to get inside her head or heart for fear of her dark secret being exposed.
Don Smith, the ruthless cocky head of an opposing mafia thinks emotions are stumbling blocks and are only for the weak.
Fate has other plans for them, as a forced marriage is all that is needed to make Don realize emotions can be one's biggest weapon, and for Anaya to realize that she doesn't have to carry her burdens, guilt, and pain alone.
s: In the fractured kingdom of Eldoria, where mystical beasts are bound to human souls, Kael, the last Shadowbinder, is both feared and revered. His shadow beast, Vargr, is a formidable entity from the ancient world, capable of merging with Kael to unleash devastating power. Yet, with each merge, Kael struggles against the encroaching darkness threatening to consume his very essence.
When Princess Althea, a beacon of hope and the last Lightbearer, is abducted, Kael is thrust into a perilous quest. He must navigate a labyrinth of political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and a looming war that could shatter realms. With Vargr’s might and his own wits, Kael battles sinister creatures and faces betrayals within Eldoria’s walls.
As the sinister force behind The Darkening emerges, seeking to merge all shadows into one and extinguish the light forever, Kael and Vargr must embrace their bond to confront this ancient evil. In a race against time, they must balance the forces of darkness and light, for the fate of all realms hangs in the balance.
In the dark underbelly of Italy, the enigmatic figure known as Scorpion d'Arezzo casts a chilling shadow across Rome. His name alone sends shivers down the spines of those who dare utter it. At a mere 24 years old, he's not the typical loud and flashy type found in the underworld, but rather a silent predator who navigates the treacherous world of crime with lethal precision. Alongside his sister, he commands the notorious Gambino Empire, holding sway over the entire city.
Scorpion's reputation as one of the most formidable figures in the Mafia is well-earned. His approach to death is an art form; he doesn't merely bring it, but embodies it. The very aura surrounding him is a foreboding omen, a silent death wish waiting to be fulfilled. With a speed that defies belief, he can extinguish a life in a mere two seconds, making the act of taking two minutes seem like a wasteful extravagance.
On the other hand is Rosella Keys, a young and virtuous detective agent. Her commitment to staying on the side of justice is unwavering, and her skills are unmatched. However, fate takes a sinister turn when she becomes entangled with the very embodiment of darkness she has sworn to combat. The collision between Scorpion d'Arezzo and Rosella Keys is a clash of worlds, a dance between purity and malevolence, where the question lingers: Did the Devil cast a spell on her, or is she destined to navigate the treacherous waters of sin in pursuit of justice?
What happens when she finds out she's hellbound?
What happens when pureness turns to unholiness?
What happens when dirty attractions starts getting involved?
What happens when his death becomes her cravings?
What happens when the game gets twisted?
Touch of a Menace is about a young Afro-Italian woman who's father is the Don [Boss] of the Ndrangheta Mafia Family. Under her father, Azzurra [The Main Female Lead] was groomed into the Don's personal hitman. She is methodical, intelligent, and meticulous to say the least. With this in mind, Azzurra's father would assign his daughter to kill Ahmad Ayad, an Iranian arms dealer for the black market, as well as Head the Gambino Family located in New York for an entire year.
She accepts her father's request but under one condition, Azzurra takes four of her father's top five soldiers with her. He accepts seeing as he is in need of her skill set and has no one else to take care of the job, not like Azzurra can.
Gathering her team, the vixen would take route to America and handle the first of her task; killing Ahmad Ayad. Unexpectedly, the arms dealer would have a brother by the name of Sedik Ayad [The Main Male Lead], a former U.S. Special Operations Seal for the Navy, who would go on the hunt for his brother's killer.
What will happen? Will Sedik get the revenge he wants? Will Azzurra ever get out of her groom lifestyle?
Find out by reading a Touch of a Menace and staying updated with every chapter I release. I hope my views enjoy.
I'd also would love to let everyone know that this a Fiction book following the genres: Crime, Action, Romance, and Thriller. I am also a young African American Female that would like to possibly make a name for herself so I do hope you enjoy.
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