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A Thousand Cuts
Anne Malcom - 2021
A criminal. A monster.Until he was more than that.He took me as payment for a debt. Nothing more than a pawn in an intricate game of lies, manipulation and death.He saw the darkness in me. It called to him. Just like his wretched soul called to me.He was king of the underworld.And he wanted me to be his queen.But despite how much the most depraved parts of me wanted that crown, I knew I only had one option.Take the Catalano family down.Or die trying.
Arranged
Vanessa Waltz - 2019
She had him first. Alessio Salvatore. Charming, gorgeous, and completely off-limits. I watched him propose and counted myself lucky when my sister said "yes" to the notorious gangster. I have plans for my life. None of them involve sleeping with the enemy, even if it's to broker peace between our families. But when my sister mysteriously dies, my life turns upside-down. I'm now the heir of my father's assets, and without an arranged marriage, our families are on the brink of war. Until my father gives Alessio an offer he can't refuse. Me. -------- ALESSIO I need Mia to understand three things: 1. We are getting married in a month. 2. I demand loyalty. 3. I want kids. Now. I was meant to walk her sister down the aisle. A relationship with Mia would've been unforgivable. She was persona-non-grata forever until her old man gave me her hand in marriage. How could I say no? But wrangling the boss' daughter is more trouble than I thought. When she's not fighting her feelings, she's fighting me. Never mind that we have more fireworks than dynamite. Or that we're perfect together. Or that we're marrying in a few weeks. She hates me. Too bad. She'll have to get used to me. Author's note: This is a dark, mafia arranged marriage, standalone romance. A young woman desperate to leave a life of crime and violence fights her arranged marriage to her late sister's fiancé, a ruthless mob boss who demands three things from her: marriage, loyalty, and a baby. As their wedding date approaches, Mia struggles with a decision that once seemed easy--escape his control or surrender to her heart?
Bad Medicine
K.D. Robichaux - 2021
Hired to rid the threat she caused to The Ruin.Little did I know the only threat she caused was to me. I want her.You can fall in the love with The Ruin, but you won’t survive it. I was young, charmed by the monster who was my husband.But things soon turned dangerous inside my home, and I was made to be the enemy for his cowardice. I wanted to run, but he ensured I couldn’t escape the world he ran. Instead, he wants to end me. Take my breath from my body. Only problem—I didn’t know when the enemy was coming. Then he took me.
Beautiful Surrender
Ivy Wild - 2021
Xavier:My truth is control.My truth is that good is rewardedand that bad is punished.Aubrey Knight thought she could disrupt my businessand get away with it.But, she was sorely mistaken.So, when her father lost the electionand came to me begging for money I struck a deal.The little brat would serve as collateral until the loan was repaid.She thinks she can test me.How laughable.She will submit to me,and it will be a beautiful submission.Aubrey:I will never submit to him.Beautiful Submission is a complete standalone romance with age-gap, enemies to lovers, captive and BDSM themes.
Tears of Salvation
Michelle Heard - 2021
Instead of the Princess of Terror, she might just be the embodiment of the goddess of mischief and chaos. For her, I broke all my rules.For her, I burned down the world.STANDALONE: A complete standalone novel in the Underworld Kings series.WARNING: This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers. There is dark and triggering content between these pages. 18+ only. Please read responsibly.
Vow of Deception
Rina Kent - 2021
My tormentor.The most notorious man in the city offers me a job.Act as his dead wife.Adrian Volkov isn’t the type of person who takes no for an answer.He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met.When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options.Go to prison or put myself under his wrath.I choose to have a roof over my head. What’s so hard about acting, right?Wrong.The moment I step into his wife’s shoes, everything spirals out of control.My only way of survival is through Adrian.Or is it?This book is part of a trilogy and is not standalone
Even Money
Alessandra Torre - 2018
A connection of eyes across a room, a quickened heartbeat, and everything changes. I was a cocktail waitress with a fondness for partying and meaningless hook-ups. He owned half of Vegas, with the reputation to match. I should have turned away. Instead, I stepped closer. Then, the lies started. Rumors spread. Stalking commenced. And someone died. It didn't stop me from falling in love. *This is book 1 in a duet. The second book, Double Down, will release on June 18th*
Detour
A. Marie - 2020
Angela Head down, eyes peeled for any opportunity to get off the dead-end course my mother carelessly paved for me years ago.My plan takes a sharp turn landing me directly across the hall from Creekwood’s resident bad boys. The three streetbike riding misfits are as stubborn as they are sexy. And they. Are. Sexy. Especially the one with the mocha swirl eyes watching my every move.But even the six-foot hallway separating us can’t keep the overbearing trio from constantly getting in my way.When my past threatens to catch up with me, I quickly learn not every detour promises an easier route, no matter how tempting my new neighbors might make it look. Coty Head up, eyes locked on anything threatening to throw me off the carefully constructed path I have mapped out.I live my life the same way I ride my bike, never once regretting the roads I’ve chosen.Lately though, after years of the same scenery, everything’s starting to blur together. It’s only when our elusive neighbor girl comes out of nowhere that I realize what’s been missing.And now that I have, I don’t think I can let her pass by so quickly. At least not without proving the lengths I’ll go for her first.
Chasing Her Trust
Danielle Pays - 2020
His good looks are overshadowed by his arrogance and she's done dealing with egotistical, controlling men. After her home is vandalized, she would rather sleep in her car than spend a minute with Nick. But when he's assigned to her case, sparks fly in all the wrong ways. Accepting his help might save her body, but could ruin her heart.Lauren Harrow. Town princess and a pain in Nick Moore's neck and his... He transferred to Fisher Springs Police Department to redeem himself after the biggest mistake of his career. But as the newest hire, the only action he's seen are calls involving pets. But he'd take a cat rescue any day over working with Lauren. She's a heart breaker and his heart is closed for business. The stakes are raised when someone wants Lauren dead; now Nick must work fast to keep her alive. She might not want his support, but like it or not she needs him. With no obvious motives, everyone is a suspect and he won't rest until she's safe.
Ignited By Him
Kylie Kent - 2021
The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire. And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off.One way or another, she’s going to pay back what she’s stolen.Although, it won’t be in the form of cash.BreannaI love winning, even if I have to cheat to get to the finish line. I knew better than to come to this club to play.I knew he’d more than likely find out I was here.What I didn’t expect was to see him up-close. I’ve hardly seen him over the last few years.I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn’t a little girl anymore.And that was my mistake, because he did more than notice.There is no going back now.That flame we’ve both been dousing in denial has just been ignited.Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash?
Follow
Tessa Bailey - 2017
Too bad she already sold it. Family is everything to gambling den darling, Teresa Valentini. Blood comes first, especially before men. So when her brother lands himself in hot water, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to save him. And showing up topless in her unwitting savior’s motel room is turning out to be the furthest thing from a hardship…Will Caruso is the bad boy of New York’s financial scene…and he just found out the very thing that drives his success is a damn lie. Now, he’s exchanged his high-stress life for the open road, no one but his Great Dane…and half a million Instagram followers to keep him company. When a mysterious beauty arrives, her secrecy prods his suspicions, even while she tempts his lust to the breaking point.Teresa met Will under false pretenses, but the bond consuming them is real. They’re strong enough to overcome a little betrayal…aren’t they?
Razor's Edge
Mila Crawford - 2021
The first person I met was local bad boy, Calvin Montgomery. His father was president of the local MC, but despite his reputation, Calvin had a heart of gold. We were a perfect match until one violent night destroyed the future we’d envisioned together.Calvin:I lost Ellison and the dream for our future when I was locked up for a decade. An act of violence I will never regret. It’s been ten years without her, but a day hasn’t gone by where I haven’t thought about her. But Ellison isn’t the same girl I left behind. They say time heals all wounds, but nothing cuts as deep as your first true love.Step into the dark and gritty universe of the Underworld Kings.A multi-author series of standalone books filled with mafia families waging war, danger and violence, arranged and forced marriages, angst, love, and everything in-between.Light or dark, twisted or sweet, the Underworld Kings has something for every reader.
Brutal Prince
Sophie Lark - 2020
He’s ruthless, arrogant, and he wants to kill me.We got off on the wrong foot when I set a (very small) fire in his house.Our families believe a marriage pact is the only thing that will prevent all-out warfare.I think I might need to murder him while he sleeps.This would all be a lot easier if Callum wasn’t so damned good-looking.But I’ve got a lockbox around my heart. Because even if I’m forced to marry him…I could never love a brutal prince.“Brutal Prince” is the explosive first act in the epic “Brutal Birthright” series. It’s a stand-alone Dark Mafia Romance, complete with HEA and no cliffhangers. It contains blazing hot bedroom scenes for mature readers only!!!
Conveniently Yours
Anise Storm - 2022
What he needs is someone willing to agree to an arrangement of convenience, and spare him the emotional ties of settling down.Paisley FischerEvicted and broke, she didn’t think things could get worse. Then... they did. With her mother in a coma, and the insurance benefits running out, Paisley will soon be strapped with the financial responsibility of her care. She has no idea how she’s going to provide for both of them until a childhood friend comes to her with an unconventional offer.- Her mother’s care covered.- A Manhattan penthouse.- One million dollars.𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀.