Is My Brilliant Friend The First Book In The Neapolitan Novels?

I made a mistake that could ruin me. I fell for a man I should’ve feared. At sixteen, I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Gianni Rossetti. My best friend’s father. A ruthless billionaire. A cold-blooded villain. A man twice my age, who could destroy me with a single look. For years, I was nothing to him—a silly girl with a foolish crush. But I couldn’t forget those icy blue eyes, the way his presence made the world feel small and dangerous. By the time I was twenty-one, I knew I should’ve walked away, left my fantasies behind. But then, one night, Gianni noticed me. And my world turned upside down. He didn’t just see me—he ‘claimed’ me. Every forbidden fantasy I’d ever had, he brought to life. He touched me, possessed me, made me feel things that shattered everything I thought I knew. With him, I wasn’t just a woman; I was ‘his’. But the deeper I fall, the darker it gets. Gianni’s world is filled with secrets, shadows that whisper of violence and betrayal. His past is more than just a dark history—it’s a deadly curse that threatens to consume us both. I knew he was dangerous, but I never imagined this. Now I’m trapped, caught in a web of desire and deceit, and the deeper I go, the harder it is to find my way out. But the worst part? I’m not sure I want to escape. Not if it means losing him.

Luciano Everyone thought my wife was dead, but I never stopped searching for her. When I finally found her, the timid young woman I forced to marry me was all gone. In her place was a fiercely independent woman who hated my guts. I might have deserved it. But did it stop me from dragging her, her secret child and her best friend back to New York City with me? Absolutely not. My wife belonged with me and it was time I proved it to her. Grace Life on the run had some benefits. Your mobster husband could no longer use you. Nor could your rotten family who wanted you dead. Instead, I was living my best life ever in a tiny Sicilian village with my son and best friend. Until we were found. My husband dragged us all back, but this time I was determined to fight him. I wouldn’t fall for his charms and hot kisses again because I had so much more to lose this time around. If only my heart would get on board with my plans.

Giuliana Ricci fled Sicily seven years ago, leaving behind betrayal, blood and a family that cast her aside. Now she’s back—powerful, untouchable and carrying a secret that could bring the Mafia to its knees. Her son, Giorgio, is not just her heir—he’s the hidden child of Domenico Salvatore, the most ruthless capo in the underworld who is also an enemy. But Domenico never knew and when the truth comes out, alliances will shatter, enemies will strike, and the man she once walked away from will stop at nothing to claim what’s his. Can Giuliana outmaneuver a world built to destroy her or will she finally met the one force she can’t escape?

Ryder, Alex, and Logan, three incredibly attractive and wealthy billionaires, were known for their playboy reputation and their ability to get whatever they desired. Bella and Ryder had been friends since childhood, thanks to their parents' long-lasting friendship. Ryder, the leader of the mafia, had always been a "one and done" kind of guy, never believing in serious relationships. However, there was an undeniable chemistry between him and Bella. One night, their relationship took a passionate turn, and everything changed between them. Now, they faced a dilemma: should they confess their true feelings for each other or pretend to be friends with benefits, keeping their emotions at bay? Alex, the mafia boss, found himself forced into a contract marriage by his father in order to seal a business deal. He didn't have any affection for his bride, as the marriage was completely against his will. However, when he saw her for the first time, he couldn't deny her attractiveness. Soon, she discovered the truth behind their marriage and decided to leave him, despite being pregnant with his child. Will Alex let down his guard and accept his true feelings for her, or will he continue to resist? Logan, the powerful don, encountered a captivating woman who instantly rejected his advances. Never used to being turned down, Logan made it his mission to make her his, using any means necessary. But will he play fair in his pursuit of her, or will he resort to underhanded tactics to win her over? Find out in the story with lots of BDSM scenes which will make you feel the heat.

Book 1 – My Dad’s Mafia Best Friend When Lyra is sent to Italy to stay with her father’s best friend, Adrian, after his business collapses in New York, her first concern is for her dad—but right behind it is the forbidden desire she’s harbored for Adrian since they met a year ago. Adrian fights his own battle, struggling to keep his best friend’s daughter out of his mind. But as the fire between them grows, resisting becomes impossible. With their age gap, the weight of taboo, and the dangerous Mafia world Lyra’s father wants to shield her from, how long can they ignore the spark between them? Book 2 – Greg and Kael’s Love Story (M/M) Fashion design student Greg is already overwhelmed—balancing classes, an internship, and the secret that his best friend’s boyfriend is a Mafia boss. The last thing he needs is trouble knocking at his door. But trouble doesn’t just knock—it sneaks in, wearing the name Kael. Greg should stay far away, but danger has never looked so tempting. As their worlds collide in a game of deception, attraction, and secrets too dangerous to expose, the question isn’t just how long Kael can hide—it’s how long Greg can resist. Book 3 – Bella and Quinn’s Love Story (W/W) Bella has spent years burying her dark past, even from her closest friends. But one mistake lands her behind bars, trapped with a mysterious woman who won’t stop getting under her skin. When an attempted poisoning leads to her breaking out from prison, Bella never expects the real shock to come after—the truth about her family, her past, and the undeniable pull toward the very woman she should be avoiding, Quinn.

"He owns the city. She's the only thing he can't control." Everyone knows Adrian Marcelli. The ruthless heir to New York's most powerful mafia empire. Cold. Dangerous. Untouchable. Everyone fears him. Everyone except Emily Pascarelli. She argues with him, laughs at him, and refuses to treat him like the monster everyone else sees. What begins as curiosity becomes fascination. Fascination becomes obsession. And before Adrian realizes what's happening, protecting Emily is no longer a responsibility—it's the only thing that matters. But Emily was born into the one family Adrian should never trust. As old rivalries resurface and hidden betrayals drag them into a war neither of them started, Adrian faces a choice no amount of power can solve. He can protect his empire. Or he can protect the woman who became his greatest weakness. Because the most dangerous man in New York has fallen in love... And once Adrian Marcelli decides someone is his, he'll burn down the world before he lets anyone take her away.