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The highly anticipated third installment in the Dark Verse series.What happens when a legacy of ruin mates with a realm of blood?Heir to the notorious Tenebrae Outfit, Dante Maroni has been trained since birth. A silent rebel in the shadows, he has learned to hide his ruthlessness under his charm, his brutality under his suits, and his love for one woman under his silence. Infiltrating the Syndicate responsible for the missing children, Dante discovers information that shatters his reality and forces him to trigger a lethal game.Daughter of the Maroni housekeeper, Amara has loved Dante for longer than she's known it. Abducted and tortured at the young age of fifteen, she loses herself, her life, and her home as she knows it. Years after, unknowingly protected, she's found some semblance of normalcy when her world collapses again, forcing her to join the game.Mysteries are unraveled. Secrets are discovered. And their young love is transformed, replaced by a deep intimacy, power, and survival.The reluctant king and inevitable queen play.An empire of death is born.

When I walked into his club looking for a job...I had no intention of capturing the attention of the notorious Lachlan Crow.His reputation sends a shiver down most spines. Now the Irish mafia overlord is my new boss.He doesn’t trust me, and I don’t trust him. But it doesn’t matter because I have a job to do. I can’t let him distract me, even if he burns hotter than the sun.And all those growly commands and dark looks he tosses around? I won’t let them get to me.He’s used to everyone falling in line and obeying his every command, but he doesn’t know why I really needed this job.Lying to him was supposed to be easy. Except the longer I’m near him, the harder it gets.It doesn’t feel like a game anymore because now my heart’s on the line. And when the web I’ve spun begins to unravel, it could destroy us both.Now Lachlan has a choice to make.Let me go forever…Or burn his world to save me.The Boston Underworld Series consists of six full-length standalones that can be read in any order. There is character crossover, so if you prefer to start from the beginning, the series order is as follows: Crow, Reaper, Ghost, Saint, Thief, Conor.Themes in Crow include:Irish MafiaEnemies to LoversRevengeJealous/Possessive Hero

He needs a wife. I need revenge.To the world, Maxim Belov is a self-made billionaire with charm as deep as his pockets. But strip away the politician’s smile and crisp Armani suits, and you’ll find the puppetmaster commanding Moscow's underworld—the man who decides who lives or dies.He’s my best friend's father and the last person I'd want as an enemy, but when I discover his role in my aunt’s death, I'm hell-bent on retribution. And what better way to learn his secrets than standing by his side—as his wife.In front of the cameras, he's all adoring smiles and sweet gestures, but behind closed doors, the devil comes out to play. He’s my every dark fantasy come to life, setting my body on fire with his filthy words and sinful touch.But I’ll never forget the blood on his hands. When the time comes, Maxim will pay for his sins. Shattered Crown is an age-gap marriage of convenience mafia romance. It has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Can be read as a complete standalone.

Ayla The darkness never truly left me. It’s always there, waiting for the right moment to strike. It’s been months since I ran away from the nightmare that was slowly killing me. I ran for my life, straight into the arms of a man who I thought would be worse than the nightmare I’d left behind. Little did I know he’d become my savior. But my happy ending was ripped away from me in a blink of an eye. I had everything…and I lost everything. Alessio I didn’t believe in angels. But then I saw her. I touched her. I kissed her. I made love to her. In return, she saved my soul. I was no longer unlovable, because my Angel found it in her heart to love me. I had her…and then I lost her. But I will not stop until I find her. Even if it means starting a war and spilling the blood of everyone who gets in my way. I will find my Angel.

"My kindle went dead several times reading this series. I could not stop reading!" Two years out of college, Angelica Bondesan spends her time working as a barista, keeping in touch with her prodigal brother, and trying to figure out how to bridge the gap with her father, a wealthy real estate developer. But all of that changes the night she’s kidnapped. Thrown into a windowless room, Angelica is positive there’s been some kind of mistake — until she meets Nico Vitale. Gorgeous and frightening, Nico became the boss of New York City’s Vitale crime family after the execution style murder of his parents two years earlier. Since then he’s turned the old-school mob into a sleek, modern army of ruthless men who understand that physical violence — while always an option — isn’t the only way to get what you want. Sure Nico is lying to her about her father's involvement in the criminal underworld, Angel hates Nico with a vengeance. But when it become obvious nothing is as it seems, Angel is forced to face the truth: Her father is not the man she believed him to be. Nico Vitale is dangerous, possibly lethal. She is falling in love with Nico Vitale. As Nico and Angel begin to unravel the complex entanglements between their families, a new threat emerges from an unexpected place. 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. "Romantic and intriguing. A gripping read!" - NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely "Dark, seductive, compelling, and hot as HELL." - USA Today Bestselling Author Lili Valente "Hot sensuality and gripping suspense. Brace yourself for a perfect romantic journey!" - NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Angel Payne ___________________________ ★★★★★ "Nail-biting, heart-pounding romance!" ★★★★★ "Nico is not your daddy's mob boss… the kind of serious bad boy you can't help but root for." ★★★★★ "Everything a mafia romance should be." ★★★★★ "Perfect for readers who like their romance steamy with a shot of adrenaline and intrigue!" ★★★★★ "Nico could kidnap me any day!" ★★★★★ "Written flawlessly and hotter than sin!" ★★★★★ "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!" ★★★★★ "This was a wonderful conclusion to the series."" ★★★★★ "Love, love, LOVED this series!" ★★★★★ "Keeps you on the edge and loving that "bad boy" hero. He's my kind of guy!" ★★★★★ "The kind of mob boss I love to read about." ★★★★★ "I could not get enough. The tension and chemistry between the two were off the charts... I could not put these books down."

Flirting with the Devil by Kym RobertsSometimes the greatest sins...are born out of love.Federal Prosecutor Samantha Bennett knows how to weed out the bad guys and put them in their place--behind bars and that's exactly what she did to the mob boss of Vendetti la Cosa Nostra. But her dedication cost her what she values most, her marriage, because she didn't see her husband's betrayal coming--at all.Wade Evans will do anything to get Sam back--and a plot that enlists the people she relies on the most is his best chance of winning her heart a second time. But suddenly Wade's not sure he's the right man for his soon to be ex-wife, because he wasn't the one to save her from the violent mob hit. He failed and the man she trusts most, Ty Beckinsale, saved the day.When Sam takes a vacation alone, both men arrive to keep her safe from a hitman determined to put her six feet under. And now Sam must decide if heaven on earth is possible, or if the man who stole her heart will lead her straight to hell.

I know only one way to acknowledge the anniversary of my mama's death - by drinking away the memories in a back street bar. But there's nothing like waking up to the news I'm to marry the don of New York's biggest mafia family to induce the hangover from hell. My husband-to-be is a monster, but marrying him is the only way to save our family. I expect my fiancé to be disinterested in me, and he is. What I don't expect is... his brother. Cristiano Di Santo is intense, unfairly handsome, and has a tendency to shoot people's hands off if they don't do as he demands. He's also charged with protecting me. If that means crippling any man who looks my way, and carrying me upside down out of parties, his performance is exemplary. If it means not watching me when I shower, and not holding me through my nightmares... not so much. It takes me just six weeks to realize I'm falling for the wrong brother, and with my wedding day around the corner, my heart isn't all I want to give him. TROPES: Mafia Forbidden romance Arranged marriage Virgin bride Touch her and d^e Forced proximity

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Dare and If You Desire comes the third in the MacCarrick Brothers series featuring a handsome and mysterious Highlander. Ethan MacCarrick was a heartbreakingly handsome rake until a powerful nobleman ordered him brutally beaten and his face scarred for a crime he didn't commit. Ethan's reprisal—bankrupting the nobleman and forcing his exile—does little to appease his wrath. Ten years later, a haughty, mysterious beauty enchants Ethan—the daughter of his enemy. At last, Ethan will have the revenge he's craved; he'll promise her marriage, seduce her, then cast her aside. When Madeleine van Rowen's family was suddenly plunged into destitution and dishonor, she steeled herself against further heartache. She never weakened, never trusted, until a towering, scarred Highlander relentlessly pursues her, breaking down her defenses. The passion between them burns hotter than Ethan's fury, and soon he finds he can't let her go. But when Madeleine uncovers the truth about him, can Ethan convince her to accept all he now offers—when he once destroyed everything she had?

Tai Cooper is known by many titles, but the Kings of Retribution MC refer to him as Kiwi, their Road Captain and brother.At eighteen, Kiwi left New Zealand with his sights set on The States, searching for his birth father.Kiwi discovered the man he shares blood with was part of the evil underbelly in Sin City.Determined to dig his way out of the corruption, Kiwi put his trust in the hands of a stranger, Riggs.That defining moment led him to join the MC, leaving Las Vegas and never looking back.When the club Enforcer's daughter comes home from a year at college, he no longer sees her as the young girl she was but as the confident woman she has become. Kiwi struggles to fight his feelings.He's older than her.She's his brother's daughter.Piper is off-limits.The pull between them is too intense, and Kiwi will risk everything to claim her.Piper LeBlanc is no stranger to the rough and rugged MC lifestyle and its associated risks. Being raised by a single father, she never wanted anything. Piper's life was perfect until her mom rolled into town on the back of a Harley as another MC president's old lady, wanting back in her life.Piper becomes torn between hating the woman who abandoned her eighteen years ago and longing for the mother she never had.She never thought she would consider leaving Louisiana and her family, but she's hungry for change and to spread her wings.Rocking a bold new look after nearly a year away at college, Piper returns home for the summer. She last saw Kiwi a few months ago. The way he looks at her makes her heart race. She should stay away from him, but her attraction toward Kiwi is stronger than ever.Piper grew up in the club. She was raised by loud, rugged, and fiercely protective bikers. So, it should be no surprise that she falls in love with one.What is supposed to be a fun-filled week turns into a fight for her life.When Piper disappeared, the Kings united with a common goal of seeking retribution and eliminating those responsible. Kiwi is determined to bring Piper home and fight for the woman he loves, even if it means risking his own life.

From the USA Today bestselling author of the Brutal Birthright series comes a dark college mafia romance series. Welcome to Kingmakers, the most brutal college in the world. He saw what she did. Now, he holds the power... The ruthless halls of a mafia university are no place for the diminutive and gentle Cat. She barely survived her first year at school, at the cost of her innocence. Cat did something bad, and Dean Yenin saw it. Now she's being blackmailed by the most vicious bully at Kingmakers. He offers her a devil's bargain: his silence and protection...if Cat belongs to him. Dean's twisted games of dominance have Cat doing things she never thought she'd do... But even the most sadistic games have rules, and Dean's fascination with Cat might just be his undoing. At Kingmakers, love is a weapon used by the most lethal players. But brokenness can lead to unexpected strength, and sometimes, the one who holds the power is the one most vulnerable to its spell...