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Heavyweight UFC fighter, Romeo Wellings comes from the hard streets of New York where his family ties to the mafia cause him nothing but pain. His life takes a surprising detour when he crosses paths with the twin sister of his long-time enemy. After a steamy, one-night stand, he faces the fight of his life, but it’s not in the cage. The secret relationship that blooms between Romeo and his real life Juliet has him battling his family and a dark past rather than let her go. The only lawyer in her hometown of Garnet, Jules Conner is also a volunteer Sheriff’s deputy and co-owner of a successful MMA training center. Strong and dependable, Jules is always there for those who need her. Until one forbidden night in Las Vegas with Romeo leaves her feeling so alive she can’t stop reaching out to the sexy, bad boy of the UFC, even knowing the forbidden love affair could jeopardize everything. As the tide rises against them and the people they love work at keeping them apart, Romeo and Jules hold onto a dream for a better life together and vow to go down fighting rather than accept a tragic ending.

The first book in the new dark and decadent Society of Villains series, this is 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. So 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. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE NEW SERIES? Mafia Wars Taboo tropes Plot twists to make your jaw drop One MM book (I told ya' it was coming) Cameos from your favourite characters (someone said Wolfe and Francesca? Vicious and Millie? And what about the Forbidden Love gang?) . . . READERS ARE ALREADY OBSESSED WITH L.J. SHEN: 'The way this book had me in a chokehold' 'I'm honestly speechless' 'New favourite author! I could NOT put this book down' 'This book was everything . . . GRAB THIS BOOK NOW' 'All emotions covered' 'Five stars all day long'

My villain. My monster. My Ruthless Rebel...He'll do anything to get the empire his grandfather promised him... including marry me.His ex.To the media Jericho Grayson is an elite billionaire and one of the heirs to the Grayson legacy.To me, he was the rebel.The boy I first gave my heart to.Eight years ago when he broke up with me, it broke me.Imagine my embarrassment when I run into him eight years later when I'm broke, in trouble, trying to make ends meet.He makes me an offer I can't refuse.Marry him so he can get his empire and I get two million dollars.One year of marriage to my ex.The plan is simple in theory.Except, every time he kisses me it feels real.People say you never forget your first loveBut falling in love again was never part of the plan.Neither was unearthing secrets from the past that should have stayed hidden.

He’s a former thief.Dimitri’s world is turned upside down when he meets Zamira. The sweet single mom knows nothing about who he used to be. He should stay away, because he’s the last thing she needs in her life. But when she’s targeted by a threat from her past, he can’t keep his distance any longer. She’s been burned before. Zamira is a widow raising her twins with the help of her big family. After a devastating betrayal by her deceased husband, dating hasn’t been on her radar in years—until she meets a man who makes her feel alive again. But before she can think about taking the next step with him, a deadly secret threatens to rip her world apart. She knows she can’t handle things alone, yet when Dimitri steps in she realizes he has secrets too. He’s more dangerous than anyone she’s ever met. And the biggest threat he poses is to her heart. Author note: each book in the Red Stone Security series may be read as a stand-alone.

The friend of my enemy is about to be mine.She'll come willingly.And when she does...There will be no stopping me from giving her the moon and stars.I dare anyone to try to stop me.I know what I want, and so does she.We want us.Neither of us will walk away.Neither of us will give in.There's nothing I won't do to protect what's mine.Mafia Redeemer is a dark 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.

A one-night stand. A mafia obsession. A roommate she can't escape.RomiWhen my friends force me to advertise for a new roommate, the last person I expect to turn up is the stranger I had a one-night stand with.He says he's a doctor, but I suspect that's a total lie.I can't stand his arrogance or the fact that he's always there, sticking his nose in my business.But I can't seem to keep my hands off him.Even when every part of me screams that the man is dangerous.DanteWhen I get the chance to become second in command of the Italian Mafia, I take it because I want to undermine my brother.I want to destroy everything he's built.That's why, when I see his fiancée's friend advertising for a roommate, I decide to move in with her.I intend to use her to burrow deeper into my brother's life and under his skin.The good news? She hates me. The bad news? It makes me want her.And I always get what I want.*This is a brand new stand alone dark romance based in the same world as Insidious Obsession*

She ran from me...but she won't get far...Pretty, plain Annalise Eden. She's the one they secretly call 'the Ghost'. The daughter of a man who's made my family millions. Millions she stole thinking she's saving her father. But she's wrong. Wrong about it all...About him.About me. Especially about me. She's run to a place she thinks is safe. An island that's heavily guarded in the middle of nowhere. Filled with those like me...Rich. Dangerous. Mafia. But hiding amongst my kind won't save her.I'll hunt her. I'll corner her. I'll claim her too.I'll show her exactly who I am. And when she falls for me she won't ever run from me again.

"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!

As a bridal shop owner, Mikayla Martin helps make women's wedding dreams come true. Her own life, however, has become a nightmare since she witnessed a murder—and got an up-close-and-personal look at the killer. What's worse: She knows she knows him. But the police, after doing an alibi check, don't believe her. It's up to Mikayla to prove them wrong...and do whatever it takes to solve the murder by herself. Elite Ops agent Nikolai Steele, code name Renegade, is asked to pay an old comrade a favor. This friend swears he's no killer—and Nik believes him—even though he's been mistaken as one by Mikayla. So Nik goes to set her straight...but the moment he lays eyes on the fiery and determined beauty, he knows he's in too deep. A woman this irresistible can only mean trouble and, sure enough, after sticking her nose in one too many places, someone wants Mikayla dead. Now Nik must find a way to keep her safe, clear his friend's name, and find the real killer, who remains on the loose...

From USA Today bestselling author Ava Harrison comes a gritty, twisted standalone romance. Matteo Amante. Dangerous. Deadly. And most of all, devastating. He's the king of the city. Running the mafia and ruling the East Coast. He's at war with his cousin, and I am the casualty. There is nothing Matteo won't do to win. He'll burn everything down to the ground, my hopes and dreams included. He's no hero. He's the handsome devil who will probably kill me in the end. Falling in love with the enemy can destroy me, especially when he is my husband . . .