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My name is Alana Montoya.My husband is the King of L.A. And I am his Queen.I never asked for this life, but now that it’s mine, I will fight for it with every breath in my body.Our love is fire and fury, burning brighter than the heat of a thousand suns. But when secrets and betrayal threaten our chance at happiness, will the flames be enough to vanquish our enemies, and destroy our doubts and fears? Or will the ashes and embers of what we once had be all that remains?A war is coming to L.A, and when it is over, only one side will be left standing.A fierce King will burn the whole world down to get what he wants.But, a wise King knows that he can’t win a war alone.Because when all is said and done, everyone knows that the Queen is the most powerful player on the board.Praise for Fierce King:'Alejandro is definitely one of the hottest Mafia Bosses I have ever read about.'‘The chemistry between both Alejandro and Alana is electrifying!!!!!’'The chemistry between these two is fire & the steam is off the charts.''Be Still my beating heart….I’m still swooning over Alejandro Montoya, he is going to steal your hearts and live in your memories as one of the best book boyfriends ever!!!!!What a story!!! This is now one of my favorite ever reads!''Okay, let me break it down for you.... I LOVED IT. Totally hooked.''If I could give this book more stars I would... The characters and plot had me hooked from the beginning, it was so good in fact I read it in a day because I couldn't put it down.''This is dark mafia romance at its finest.Hot, steamy alpha male goodness, Alejandro was it for me.And don’t even get me started on the smut. You’ll need a cold flannel for their scenes.’'Just! Wow!!Alejandro Montoya is a hot, sexy, alpha monster, but does he have a heart..? A fantastic story, with characters that have soul and emotion, that isn't just all about the hot sexy, steaminess, although there is that in abundance too!!!Just brilliant'Publishers note: This book contains scenes and themes of an adult nature.

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.

Forbidden desire simmers between a mafia king, and his enemy's daughter that could ignite a war within New York City.    Luca From foster kid to mafia boss, I was the undeserving king to the throne, forced into this role after my estranged father’s death. I gave up everything to build my empire. Nothing else mattered—until I kidnapped my enemy’s daughter. Rosa Falcone. Il mio tesoro. When fate drags Rosa back into my world, I can't make the same mistake again. Even when the future of the mafia depends on my arranged marriage. I still can’t resist her. There’s no way in hell I can watch her marry another man. Even if it means starting a war. Rosa The wild child, the spoilt mafia princess. No one understood my pain, so I hid behind the mask. That was until Luca Russo stole me from my life, only to put me back together again. I gave him my heart, and he let me go—back into the arms of my abuser. This time, I don’t have anyone to protect me. Or so I thought. Luca might not be mine to keep, but that doesn’t stop me from falling deeper. But when the world is against us, how much would we be willing to sacrifice to have our happily ever after?  

Review "With sizzling love scenes,taut plotting, and a hair-raising finish, Castille's romantic thriller willappeal to her existing fans and win her new ones." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Luca is a fast-paced, action-packed tale balanced by humor, heart and family." - RT Book Reviews 4.5 stars, Top Pick"Gritty, emotional, intense, and powerful, LUCA had me HOOKED from the very start!" - Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads"Everything I could want in a Mafia Romance, Sarah Castille just gives you more!!! I loved Luca and Gabrielle's story." - Crystal's Book World"I didn't want it to end and I couldn't read it fast enough all at the same time. I held my breath and loved every second. Fantastic story!" - About That Story Product Description Luca Rizzoli was nearly destroyed by a brutal betrayal that cost him his family. Now a ruthless crime boss in the city of sin, he lets nothing touch his frozen heart-until a smoldering encounter with a beautiful stranger ignites his passion. One night isn't enough for a man who takes what he wants, but his mysterious temptress has slipped away. For two years police detective Gabrielle Fawkes has lived for revenge. But a night of indulgence with a sexy stranger changes everything. Powerful, charming, and deliciously dangerous Luca, has his own private reasons for offering to help her pursue the drug lord who killed her husband. There's a lot Luca isn't telling her, and the more she finds out the less she wants to know. When Gabrielle becomes the target of the drug lord she has vowed to hunt down, she must do the unimaginable: place her life in a mobster's hands. To save her, Luca must break his Mafia ties-or risk losing Gabrielle forever. About the Author New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sarah Castille worked and traveled abroad before trading her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home near the Canadian Rockies. She writes sexy contemporary romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha heroes and the women who tame them.Aiden Snow is a romance and erotica narrator who has been called "the crown prince of audio romance." His rich baritone has garnered a solid fan base and has allowed him to range from paranormal romance to military romance, from "motorcycle bad boy" to "boardroom dom."

"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!

Things have never been more intense in New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Proby's Martinelli Mafia series...As the son of one of the States' most prominent mob bosses, Shane Martinelli's always been immersed in society's shady underbelly. Learning to navigate it and keep to the edges was working just fine until an acquaintance turns up missing, and he fears the worst. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he hasn't stopped thinking about her. Luckily, as an ex-special operative, he's uniquely qualified to track her down and keep her safe. Unfortunately, nobody's making that easy-not the people who took her nor the woman herself.Ivie Jordan has led a pretty uneventful life, and that's just how she likes it. Especially since she'll be the first to admit that she doesn't do so well in social situations. She's a proud business owner, and while she doesn't have family, she does have a network of people who look out for her. Little did she know that being accepted into that fold came with a laundry list of issues. When the worst happens, and she's forced to rely on the ruggedly handsome alpha hero who comes to her rescue, she discovers her inner badass-and the sultry vixen on her other shoulder.Too bad the two of them are literally running for their lives and trying to ensure the safety of those they love. There is way more at stake than meets the eye.It's time for the hunted to become the hunters.

THE COMPLETE SERIES - ROGUE - RUIN - RULETheresa Drazen can have plenty of guys, but the one she can't keep away from....the one she's just about addicted to, is more than forbidden. With felony-black eyes and a mouth built for lies, loving him is one step away from illegal. But her body keeps overriding her brain. Maybe it's time to stop playing by the rules. ------- Antonio is obsessed. Theresa's the last woman he should touch. She's going to get him killed. She's dangerous. Poison. The wrong woman. Except...she's perfect. And they both figure...one more time. Just one more time. One more time and they won't get caught. One more time and they won't get killed. One. More. Time.......

Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Alexis Abbott, concludes this heart pounding romantic suspense in Book 3 of the Killer Trilogy. How do we recover from this? The mafia has left us with nothing. We were struggling against a tide of blood, just two people against an army. And now we’re supposed to be three. A happy little family. But he sacrificed himself. For me. For us. For our unborn child. We were given a second chance at love, just to have it all ripped away. The mafia thinks we’ve been defeated. They’re about to learn that nothing can keep us apart. This is a full-length romantic suspense novel and is BOOK 3 in the exciting new trilogy by Alexis Abbott. Explicit language. Safe from cheating. HEA. Previously titled: Bound in Love Topics: Romantic Suspense, Mafia Romance, Alpha Male Romance, Dangerous Romance, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Steamy Romance, Contemporary, Series, mafia romance good girl, italian mafia romance, italian mafia romance books, a dark mafia romance, mafia romance with baby, mafia romance arranged marriage, virgin auction, mafia romance italian, mafia romance arranged marriage, dark italian mafia romance, bratva mafia romance, mafia romance hea, mafia romance suspense, mafia romance baby, mafia romance forced marriage, dark mafia romance age gap, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Fake Relationship, Killer Romance, Forbidden Romance, Kidnapping Romance, Bad Boy, romantic suspense, mafia romance, alpha male romance, bad boy romance, alpha male, dark romance, captive romance, age difference, antihero romance, series romance, forbidden romance, second chance romance series You might enjoy Alexis Abbott's novels if you're a fan of: Jane Henry, Nora Ash, Natasha Knight, Renee Rose, Anna Zaires, Winter Sloane, Julia Sykes, A. Zavarelli, Kitty Thomas, CD Reiss, Jeanne St. James, Nicole Fox, Clarissa Wild, and Chelle Bliss

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Alexis Abbott comes a slow burn but spicy dark mafia romance standalone. To escape an arranged marriage, I'll become the wife of a killer. I had to flee the cult, or be forced to marry my own brother. I have no money, no ID, no family. Hated by my mother, disowned by my father. My twisted salvation comes in the form of a beautiful monster with silver eyes. His need for revenge has him infiltrate the Bratva. They demand a rite of initiation. When he tells me to be a good girl and submit, I obey. I'm touch-starved. Desperate for love. And he publicly claims my innocence to become one of them. The Bratva and the cult want to destroy us. But we're already broken, shattered by the dark secrets of our past. And when we pick up each other's pieces Our tortured obsession is made lethal. Forced Promises contains themes of forced proximity, age gap, grumpy x sunshine, mutual hurt/comfort and mental illness rep between a morally grey antihero who hates to be touched and a touch-starved, innocent heroine. His love language includes stalking and touch her and die, and hers includes physical touch and forehead kisses. Please check the content warning as there are very dark themes.