Recommendations based on "A Hunger for the Forbidden"

Following the brutal deaths of her sister and aunt, Rosa Alcantara has become what she never thought possible: the very rich and very powerful head of the Alcantara clan. Saddled with this immense responsibility, Rosa must now conduct all business matters—legitimate and not—while negotiating among the greedy, bloodthirsty members of her own family. Not to mention convincing everyone that her blossoming relationship with enemy Alessandro Carnevare won't put the family business in danger.But loving Alessandro comes at a price. As Rosa continues to fall for him, she discovers the dark secrets of his family's dealings and how they intersect with her own painful past. She wants to believe she can trust Alessandro, but they're so different: Alcantara and Carnevare, snake and panther. How can she love someone whose family wants her dead?When Rosa and Alessandro uncover an ancient conspiracy intent on destroying both clans, they will do anything to stop it. Racing to put the pieces together, evading their relatives' murderous feud, and learning what it means to control the most influential families in all of Sicily—the two teens must risk everything to love each other and survive.

**The deluxe edition comes with designed edges, inside cover designs, and a colored piece of artwork of the couple!** From New York Times bestselling author L. J. Shen comes a dark age-gap mafia romance. He's Deathless. She's trying to find a reason to live. LILA My innocence was ripped from me one fatal night under the starless sky. Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons. Alliance. Money. Prestige. War. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies' skulls thinks I'm a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns. Dark and delicious tropes: Mafia romance Age gap Forbidden romance Power play Arranged marriage Enemies to lovers Morally gray hero

A ruthless bodyguard. A forbidden obsession. A dangerous game of fake dating with the Mafia. Lily I never thought I'd be involved with the Italian Mafia. My association with them has made me a target, so they've appointed one of their most ruthless to be my bodyguard. He pretends to be my boyfriend, but a man as cold-hearted as Lorenzo Moretti is not built for high society and will never receive my father's approval. Worse, he's getting too close to my secrets, my heart, and the seemingly perfect life I've built. Lorenzo Lily Taylor is my most difficult mission yet. She's spoiled, bratty, and intent on making my life a living hell. But the temptation of her curves and sharp tongue is distracting, making it hard for me to focus. Her safety is my priority. And I'm willing to take out anyone who compromises that safety-even her father. *This is a brand new stand alone dark romance based in the same world as Insidious Obsession*

Riley Callahan has spent years trying to escape the life of a mafia princess, only to be dragged back in when her parents sign her up for the Mafia Matchmaker. The service uses its unique algorithm to match her with Cruz De Luca, the ruthless boss of the Seattle Mafia, and she starts making a plan to convince him to invoke the 90 day clause that would allow them to dissolve their marriage. When she decides to spend her last night of freedom before the wedding with a handsome stranger in a nightclub, she assumes she'll never see him again. But when she walks down the aisle the following morning, the last thing she expects is to find her one night stand waiting at the alter for her. After killing his father and taking over as head of the family, Cruz De Luca is tired of being underestimated by those that served beneath the previous boss. The solution? Getting married. He expected a vapid mafia princess, a brat. But what he never saw coming was how hard he would fall for the woman the matchmaker matched him with. Riley is everything he never knew he needed, and he'll do whatever it takes to convince her their marriage can last the distance. But when the traitors in his family start circling the woman he's fallen hard and fast for, he might have no choice but to let her go. Content Warning: This book contains dark themes and readers discretion should be applied. For a full list of TW's, please see authors website.

My marriage seemed perfect from the outside looking in.People envied me. They wanted my life, wanted to be me.Mrs Alejandra Gambino. Wife of Dino Gambino. Daughter of Eduardo Castillo.Respected. Loved. Mob royalty.They had no idea of the horrors that lurked behind closed doors.They didn't know I was at the lowest point a person could reach.Enter Julius Carter.Aloof, handsome, blue-eyed Julius Carter.He saved me.I screwed him over.Now everybody was after me. My life was forfeit.It was only a matter of time. I was a dead woman walking.The question was, who would get to me first?

Deception cuts deep in the next propulsive novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s Torpedo Ink motorcycle club series. The stranger frequenting Azelie Vargas’s local coffee shop is a sight to behold. He’s tall, dark, muscular, and a complete distraction. She’s worried one look from his striking silver eyes will have her acting a fool. But it’s not a look that sets Azelie aflame—it’s the way he boldly tells her every dark, dirty thing he’d like to do to her. She should be scandalized. Instead, all she wants to do is say yes. Andrii “Maestro” Federoff is in San Francisco on club business. Torpedo Ink needs information to bust up a human trafficking ring, and Maestro has found his mark. After weeks of stealthy observation, he’s not sure if Azelie is involved directly, or if she’s just working for some bad people. What he does know is that he needs to get close to her fast, and soon he can’t get enough.   What began as a setup quickly turns real. But no matter how hot they burn, Maestro’s betrayal could leave their hearts smoldering in the ashes.…

"This book was full of twists and turns and I loved the hell out of it!" -Abstract BooksGiadaHe was a vision of power and privilege.Ruthless arrogance personified.A total stranger and an irresistible challenge.I approached him in a busy casino and felt the sting of his brutal rejection. Then I did something incredibly brazen. Impulsive. Reckless.I stole from him.The object was inconsequential, only worth a handful of dollars.I didn't do it for the money; it was about making a statement.I went back home thousands of miles away without giving him a second thought until I spotted those quicksilver eyes glaring at me across a busy nightclub.It was too impossible to be a coincidence.Yet, there he was, seething with a violent promise of retribution.He thought he'd intimidate me.Hunt me down and make me pay.What he didn't realize was I don't scare easily.My name is Giada Genovese, and I'm a goddamn mafia princess.What to know about Impossible Odds: -Cartel kidnapping-Forced proximity-Forbidden romance-Has an HEA-Can be read as a standalone-Dual POV-Content warnings listed on my websiteA Note from the Author: For those of you who are new to me, I write what I'd call "mafia lite." My heroes are hardened criminals with soft spots for their heroines. There may be violence and cruelty in my books, but never between the main characters. Enjoy!

An Exquisite Story Of Sacrifice, Love, And Happily-ever-afters!” Angel Rossi Is No Longer The Naive Girl Kidnapped By Nico Vitale. Now She’s The Boss. Yet Even As She Takes Control Of Her Father’s Empire, She Mourns The Loss Of Nico. Whatever The Circumstances Of Their Meeting, She Was In Love With Him. Then Nico Reappears, And Angel Is Too Furious By His Duplicity To Be Happy He’s Back. But When Angel Is Nearly Killed, She’s Forced To Admit That Someone Wants Her Dead — And Nico, Too. Soon The Pair Discover That A High Dollar Hit Has Been Taken Out On Their Lives By One Of The Only People They Believed They Could Trust. Now Nico And Angel Are On The Run, Desperate To Get Their Hands On The One Thing They Can Trade For Their Lives - And A Chance To Begin Again. This Is Not Your Mother's Mob. _______________________ ★★★★★ An Exquisite Story Of Sacrifice, Love And Happily Ever Afters! ★★★★★ Woman On Fire Sexy, Strong, Determined And Now Let’s Add Dangerous. ★★★★★ Not Just Steamy Scenes But Great Plot Too! ★★★★★ I Thought That Ruthless And Fearless Were Hot Reads, But They Don’t Even Hold A Candle To Lawless. ★★★★★ This Was A Wonderful Conclusion To The Series. ★★★★★ I Was Anxiously Awaiting The Resolution To Nico And Angel's Problems And This Didn't Disappoint. ★★★★★ Love, Love, Loved This Series! ★★★★★ Keeps You On The Edge And Loving That Bad Boy Hero. He's My Kind Of Guy!

I was never supposed to marry Andrei Belov. He was meant to marry my beautiful sister. But she did something very wrong to have the man in charge of the Volkov Bratva change his mind.Now I'm married to a man many call a monster. He ignores me. I mean nothing to him.I'm trapped and alone in a loveless marriage. My parents don't care. They have what they want. Andrei doesn't like it when I have friends. He doesn't like it when others take care of me. He claims not to have slept with my sister, but Bethany is still around to cause me trouble, to make me doubt.It all starts with a kiss to get what I want. If I kiss him, I'll get a reward, but soon the game changes.I'm Andrei Belov's wife. In this world, no one is safe, especially not me. I didn't know it, but I have an enemy, one that wants me dead no matter the cost. I wasn't supposed to marry into this family, but now, there is no way out.

"I've decided to keep her. I paid for her, after all. I should feel guilty for the decision I've made, but why? She prefers me to her previous master anyway. And it's not like my father didn't do the same thing when he was my age. I'm rich, powerful, and untouchable. I'm a Barsetti, and I can do whatever I please."--Page 4 of cover.