Story By J.L. DRAKE
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J.L. DRAKE

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SHADOWS (Dark Waters #1)
Updated at Mar 22, 2023, 00:48
I know I barely know that girl, but I’m gonna marry her. You watch. 1974 We travel back in time to the very beginning and discover the birth of Shadows. The aftereffects of a horrible war left broken men, but then a secret brought them back to life. Love and friendships grow while fighting a new type of war, one that may never be won, while the bonds between generations hold true. No matter what is thrown at them, they will always have each other to lean on. Even while they stay hidden within the halls of Shadows. 2023 Trouble is brewing deep in the Montana mountains, and the fate of some is uncertain. Change is coming to Team Blackstone, and whether they like it or not, it’s happening. But will this rock the foundation of Shadows, or will it usher in a whole new era for the team? The pranks bring much needed humor to help overcome the heartache. And a housemate asks for help, leading us into dark water… *May contain triggers, sensitive content about Vietnam, cliffhanger, intended for 18+ This is a sweet romance, the rest of the series is not.
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QUIET EMPIRE (Quiet Mafia #4)
Updated at Oct 17, 2022, 02:08
As our empire rises, it’s time to remove all those who don’t belong. Sienna Now joined in power with Elio, we hatch a plan to show to the world that the Capri name will rule over Italy. The decision stirs panic and causes a ripple effect throughout the country. Friendships and loyalties are tested. Truths are revealed as we prepare to fight any who oppose us. With a careful eye on our enemies, we are circled by others with false intent. Secrets and weaknesses are revealed and lies are taken to the grave. Elio With our past behind us and our wounds healed, it’s time to take things to the next level. We tore down one kingdom, and now we’ll build another…together. I knew that if we followed tradition, we’d look death in the eye every day. But I am a fighter, as is Sienna. We’re determined to have the life we’ve worked so desperately to build. Meanwhile, a third player is still there on the sidelines trying to make his play, and when he does, it’s the biggest blow of them all. With an enemy at every corner, we must fight through the chaos and bring an end to the Coppola name. All must submit to the Capri Syndicate. After all, only one family can rule all of Italy.
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QUIET POWER (Quiet Mafia #3)
Updated at Sep 22, 2022, 19:32
The time has come to take back the power and let the kingdom fall. Sienna It’s time to make my move. With solid proof on my finger, I leave my love and enter the gates of the enemy. Ugo is by my side as we fall into their world and quickly discover the cracks in the Coppola family’s foundation. I’m confident I’m protected by my father’s name, and though I’m welcomed by some, I’m watched by others. I played my part well—maybe too well, because I think I just changed the future for us all. Elio Her mother’s lies blew up my entire world. How could the woman I love have the blood of a monster? With all eyes intently on me, I turn my back on what is revealed and sink further into what I need to do. I seek the cover of smoke and mirrors and force back the shadows that want to take me down. But with any good play there comes a blind spot, and this blind spot might just come with an unexpected body count. **May contain triggers, intended for a mature audience 18+. Does end on a cliffhanger-ish. Sneak peek of book 4, at the end.**
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QUIET SECRETS (Quiet Mafia #2)
Updated at Dec 12, 2021, 19:08
Some secrets are better left untouched. Sienna I’m seeing a war unfold before my eyes. My past and future have now collided, and my heart is split in two. As the battle rages on, secrets surface and truths circle the drain, threatening to suck me under. Elio promised we had the rest of our lives together, but now he’s questioning my history and doubting my loyalty. Elio Love and family are all that matter, so I keep a careful eye on our new visitors who have awoken the hornets’ nest and revealed the snakes that have lain dormant for years. As I try to protect Sienna from her own past, betrayals are surfacing, and my paranoia is intensifying. One secret is discovered that will undoubtably change everything. **May contain triggers, intended for a mature audience 18+. Does end on a cliffhanger-ish. Sneak peek of book 3, Quiet Power, at the end. I promise all will be okay.**
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