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--Home sweet hell.--A wedding should be a joyful affair, but it is far from that for Seth Villani. Thrust into an arranged marriage, back under the same roof with serpents and wolves who are his family, Seth has to watch his back if he is to survive until the despised event. Though with his love affair with Domenico Acerbi slipping out of his grasp, and his father forcing blood on his hands, sometimes Seth wishes the dark waves of the sea nearby could swallow him whole.Coming back home to Italy is full of bitterness and regret for Domenico. He knows he will have to see Seth, the first man who’s found a way to his heart in years, walk down the aisle and marry. Seth belongs with Domenico, and having him ripped out of his arms is an offense he cannot bear. Yet despite the tension between them, and the growing resentment, Domenico still needs to watch Seth’s back, because there’s a target on it, and no matter how much Domenico doesn’t want Seth to marry, he will not have him dead.POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Themes: Enemies to lovers, mafia, homophobia, assassin, organized crimeGenre: Dark, twisted M/M romance / crime thrillerLength: ~90,000 wordsWARNING: If you are easily offended, this book is not for you.‘Guns n’ Boys’ is a gritty story with morally ambiguous protagonists. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.

--- The ugliest truths blossom into the prettiest lies. ---A year into the relationship with Domenico, Seth still wants him as desperately as ever. Nothing is better than being intoxicated with lust for his deadly man and feeling his steady hands all over.No matter the misunderstandings, the fights... The crash. The burn.Crossing the Mexican border has been a goal for Seth and Domenico for a few months, but the trip couldn’t have ended in more of a disaster. While Domenico is stuck at home, for Seth each passing day becomes more difficult. Desperate to keep his family afloat, he accepts a job offer from Los Sepultureros. The Gravediggers.When Domenico’s need for control starts eroding their trust, Seth is sure their love can conquer all. But when Domenico rips open the wound left after the violence at the beginning of their relationship, it gushes blood all over their cozy lies and this time, there may be no way to seal it.POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Themes: mafia, cartel, assassin, organized crime, trust issues, religion, loveGenre: Dark, twisted romance / crime thrillerLength: ~110,000 wordsWARNING: If you are easily offended, this book is not for you.‘Guns n’ Boys’ is a gritty story with morally ambiguous protagonists. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.

Nothing is fair in war.Jonathan King is every bit his last name.Powerful.Untouchable.Corrupted.He's also my dead sister's husband and way older than me.When I first met him as a clueless child, I thought he was a god.Now, I have to confront that god to protect my business from his ruthless grip.Little did I know that declaring a war on the king will cost me everything.When Jonathan covets something, he doesn't only win, he conquers.Now, he has his sights on me.He wants to consume not only my body, but also my heart and my soul.I fight, but there's no escaping the king in his kingdom...Reign of a King is the first part of a duet and is not standalone.

THREE indulgent mafia standalone novels in one THICK paperback THREE intoxicating men who adore their fierce women Exclusive BONUS chapters for a deeper dive They're feared. Powerful. Ruthless. And they don't just love-they worship. Welcome to their underworld. This box set features the first three standalones in The Sanctum Syndicate series! Over 700 pages of binge-worthy spicy romance, indulgent angst, and heart-pounding action! Each story focuses on a different couple, with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Books in this collection: #1 Dangerous Strokes, a Dark Mafia Romance he falls first, con artist heroine, chasing, forced proximity, unexpected pregnancy #2 Reckless Covenant, a Second Chance Mafia Romance first love rekindled, hate to love, found family, deal with the devil retelling, sharing scene #3 Manacled Hearts, a Age Gap Mafia Romance angsty slow burn, emotionally scarred hero, innocent heroine, found family, forbidden love What to Expect: Intense, suspenseful stories with dark themes and morally grey anti-heroes. Complex characters, indulgent spice, and gripping action. A perfect blend of angst, passion, and deeply satisfying resolutions. These stories contain dark themes and difficult situations. Please visit the author's website for full details. Your mental health matters.

Ruthless People #2 "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." Everything Melody Callahan has ever been told about her past is a lie. Her father lied. Her husband lied. But like all secrets…they come out. Not only is her mother, Aviela, alive but she won’t stop until she tears down everything Liam and Melody have spent the past year building. With a new target on their back and the media now focused on their family as the Presidential election approaches, Liam and Melody must fight on two battlefronts. Melody is torn between being in love with Liam and wanting to kill him for lying to her. Being in love and showing love are two different things in her world. Liam wants to do anything to protect his family, even if that means hurting the people he loves. Family is everything… but what happens when they’re out for your blood? Everything they have been through is nothingcompared to what is coming... Check out more thrilling titles in the Ruthless People series: RUTHLESS PEOPLE #1 "One Marriage + Two Bosses = 3X the Chaos." THE UNTOUCHABLES (#2) "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." AMERICAN SAVAGES (#3) "Villains by Choice." A BLOODY KINGDOM (#4) “After the battle, sharpen your knives.” DECLAN + CORALINE(prequel novella that takes place 2 years before Ruthless People) "You don't find love; it finds you." And look for the Ruthless People spinoff, Children of Vice--out 5.17.17“From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise.”

A ruthless billionaire determined to get revenge.A woman with more to lose than her virginity.And a sensual game that will break them both.Gabriel Miller has thirty days to do anything he wants with her body. He can enjoy every inch of her, but he can never let himself fall for her. No matter how sweetly she surrenders.

(Ruthless People #3) “Villains by Choice." Betrayed. Melody is nowhere to be found, Liam is in jail, and the Callahan family is cracking, just as Avian Doers, the FBI Director and puppet master behind their downfall, planned. But just because they’re down doesn't mean they’re out. To fight back, Liam and Melody will have to put everything on the line. The kid gloves are coming off, and no one is getting out alive. Nothing will compare to the reign of terror that is about to envelope the entire country. First they were Ruthless, now they are pure Savages. The end is here, and no one is safe… Check out more thrilling titles in the Ruthless People series: RUTHLESS PEOPLE #1 "One Marriage Two Bosses = 3X the Chaos." THE UNTOUCHABLES (#2) "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." AMERICAN SAVAGES (#3) "Villains by Choice." A BLOODY KINGDOM (#4) “After the battle, sharpen your knives.” DECLAN CORALINE(prequel novella that takes place 2 years before Ruthless People) "You don't find love; it finds you." And look for the Ruthless People spinoff, Children of Vice--out 5.17.17“From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise.”

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss. The Snake Eyes Series: Heart-pounding Romances. Interconnecting Stories. One Unforgettable Adventure. I was sent to kill her father. I'm taking her home instead.DANTE It was only supposed to be one night. One night with me and I'd make her father's debt to the Zappia crime family a little easier to swallow. Turns out, swallowing ain't much of an issue for Lucy Vaughn. I should never have gotten involved with her. Now, the Zappia family is after her and she's lost everything. Hell, even Snake Eyes - the deadliest criminal organization on the planet - wants to see her in the ground. It's all my fault. A few blissful nights in my bed and her life is ruined. Lucy wants payback. She wants to watch them burn for what they did to her and I can't say she's wrong. But I won't let her become a killer. Not like me. LUCY I was a dancer. The star ballerina of my father's dance company. Until one day, Dante Hart came strolling into his office and whisked me off to his place. The next thing I knew, my entire world burned around me. The Zappia family took everything from me.I want to return the favor in blood. Luckily, I know a man who knows a little something about killing but Dante ain't interested in teaching me much outside of his bed. I will have my revenge. With or without him. Now, where did he hide the keys to these cuffs? The Hitman's Dancer is a suspense novel. It contains violence, lots of steam, and is intended for adults only. The Snake Eyes Series Reading Order 1. Bodyguard 2. The Hitman's Dancer 3. Love and Wargames 4. Bloodlines 5. Hard Bounty 6. No Fury

She disliked me when we were twelve. She loathed me at eighteen.Now I'm not the man she thinks I am.Now I'll make her mine.Let them try to keep us apart.Let them test us.No one threatens what's mine.I'm the man she will turn to.I'm the man she will want.I'm the man who will save her.I'm the man who will push her to her limits, then give her everything she desires.Mafia Sinner is a Mafia Romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains EXTRA-STEAMY scenes that will make your toes curl and your granny blush. The Mancinelli Brotherhood is a six-book series that'll keep you warm at night.

I've been underestimated my whole life.It's just how it is when you grow up a mafia princess. I've never really cared before, always happy to play my role within the family.But when our enemy hits us where it hurts, the queen who lay dormant demands to be set free.I want revenge for what they've done to our family, and nothing can stand in my way.The only complication, my brothers best friend who took my innocence and disappeared eight years ago.He's back, and even after all these years, he sets by body on fire.I can't allow myself to trust him, not when my world is being torn apart before my eyes.But, Everett has always been the only one to bring me peace, and that's exactly what I need when we're in the middle of a chaos.Can I forgive him for breaking my heart? Or will our love be just another casualty of war?Content Warning: There are themes in this book which some readers may find confronting. Readers discretion should be applied.