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Underworld: The Complete Series


Sophie Lark - 2020
    Ivan: A Dark Mafia Romance – If you liked Callum and Aida in "Brutal Prince" then you will love Ivan and Sloane. She is a fierce lady assassin tasked with taking down a Bratva Boss Ivan. Their banter and heat level is off the charts. Ivan is my forever book boyfriend2. Snow: A Dark Mafia Romance – Sasha and Snow are a secret favorite... He fights for her like no other hero I have ever written. Don't miss this love story!3. Roman: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance – My first bully-lite romance. This one takes a minute to get going but Roman and Mila come together hard...4. Ash: A Dark Mafia Romance – Ivan's little brother Dom is forced into an intense love with Lara. Look for the bonus epilogue with cameos from Ivan, Sloane, Sasha, and Snow.5. Anton: A Mafia Romance – The Bratva have plans for this sweet and innocent nightclub singer Violet...6. Crimson: A Mafia Romance – A Mafia Romeo and Princess Juliet story7. Luca: A Heist Romance – My first heist romance. Lex is a strong character (like Sloane) and is being chased by two love interests and the mafia.8. Black: A Friends To Lovers Romance – Byron Black must stop a terrorist before he blows up London and his friends to lovers heroine Holly."Underworld" is an action-packed, supremely sexy romance series, full of thieves, detectives, mafia princesses, and Bratva bad boys. Each book is a stand-alone and can be read independently. However, if you read in order, you'll find hidden connections to make the story even more fun. There's no cheating or cliffhangers, but there are plenty of spicy scenes, including rough sex and spanking. Many characters will return in Kingmakers as well...

Straightened Out (The Pastore Crime Family Book 1)


Janine Infante Bosco - 2020
    

A Dangerous and Possessive Love: Dark Mafia Romance Duet Part 1


Marian Tee - 2020
    And right now, the prince wants...me.I really should've known better.His place looks more like a fortress than a home, and everyone living with him is armed to the teeth.That should've been enough to send me running.But because I was foolish, I ended up working for him.A foolish lamb serving the terrifying wolf in a suit.I thought having a boyfriend would make me immune to the Prince of Darkness.I thought I could keep myself safe.But I was wrong.This is Part I of the Dark Mafia Romance duet. If you enjoyed books such as 365 Days or 365 DNI by Blanka Lipinska, then you might want to give this a try.Other themes: college romance, bully romance, billionaire romance

Vin


Nicole Fox - 2019
     I was drowning in debt with no way to get out. All I had left was my body… Until Vin took that from me, too. He offered me protection from my abusive ex. And saying no to Vin was never an option. Now, I’m at the mercy of a mob boss. A vicious killer, with a kiss as filthy as his reputation. Nights in his bed are spent stripping bare, bending at the waist, and doing EXACTLY as I’m told. And days by his side are spent seeing a criminal underworld I never knew existed. For a moment, I thought this was my life now: Existing only for the mobster’s pleasure. But then my ex came back to finish the job he started, and I remembered: This nightmare is far from over. VIN is a full length standalone heist, mafia romance. It follows a desperate girl who falls into the arms of a vicious mob boss. Their story is SAFE (no cheating, no cliffhangers, HEA ending), but does contain physical intimacy and violence. Enjoy!

Captive


Violet Noir - 2018
     Will "Dark desires mean the games I play in the bedroom have to be hidden from everyone's eyes." I'm not going to repeat the same mistake twice. The next toy I buy will be perfect. And Tessa really is all that, and more - except she has a smart mouth, and I have a short temper. She better not start digging around my past, or she might find herself with no future. Tessa "I didn't choose this life. But I never thought I could fall in love with the man who bought my body." I can't help my natural curiosity. Will is intriguing, and I have to uncover all his secrets. With each thread he pulls, he unravels another one of my inhibitions. But I want to play, too. I want to know his deepest, darkest thoughts... Even though they could mean my demise. This book is dark. Some scenes may disturb. You have been warned.

Dom's Ascension


Harley Stone - 2017
     The Mariani family has one shot to take over the Las Vegas crime syndicate, and it begins with an elaborate dinner designed to impress their allies. When their head chef disappears, Dominico Mariani is tasked with guarding the new hire, a striking spitfire with a tendency to speak her mind. Annetta Porro is thrilled to land her dream job at a five-star Italian restaurant, even if her new boss seems overly concerned about her safety. With a chivalrous, handsome bodyguard by her side, she may keep her life only to lose her heart. His decision could destroy an alliance, but her sacrifice will shape the future of a city. Full-length novel, no cliff-hangers, no cheating, happily ever after ending.

Ruthless King: A Dark Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance


Kiara Morgan - 2021
    As the coveted Russian mafia princess, I have lived my entire life locked away.I have felt pain and cruelty at my own father's hand.Now I will marry the Italian Mafia's Capo, Alessio to unite our two families.From the very first night he showed me brutality I should be used to by now.I'm haunted by the past and now the present.If he thinks I will break so easily, he's mistaken.I have lived among monsters my entire life.I will survive.

Marcello


Alexa Hart - 2019
    He’s nothing but a filthy rich, mafia bad boy… (or so I’ve heard) So why can’t I get him off my mind?... He’s mind-numbingly gorgeous, with off-the-charts sex appeal. I feel something for Marcello that I’ve never felt before. What is this…lust? No, it can’t be. I wouldn’t lust after a criminal… would I? His lifestyle may be putting his precious daughter (my favorite student) in danger and I can’t just stand by and watch. I couldn’t live with myself if anything ever happened to Gia. But when I come face to face with Marcello Morano, my whole world gets flipped upside down. Now, suddenly none of the rumors about his mafia involvement matter anymore. It doesn’t matter that his dark past scares the hell out of me and his current reality may scare me even more. It doesn’t even matter that I could be risking everything to be with him. All that matters now is him. Just him and the secret I’m carrying as a memento from a passionate night in his arms. But is Marcello’s dangerous lifestyle more than I can handle? From contemporary romance author Alexa Hart – a standalone romance complete with a protective, bad boy, single dad that will make you HOT! And of course, a Happily Ever After ending!

UNTAMED: A Bad Boy Mafia Romance


Zoey Parker - 2017
     I thought I’d seen every trick a woman could turn. But I didn’t see Sadie coming. Her screw-up brother owes me a lot of money… And it doesn’t take long to decide what will satisfy the debt: Her. Bent, bare, and begging for me – over, and over, and over again. In my line of business, golden opportunities don’t just stroll into your office. At least, not usually. But Sadie was different. She comes in to help bail her useless brother out of a messy situation. He owes me a mountain of cash, but she claims she’ll do whatever it takes to clear his name. So, let’s find out how far this little gem is willing to go. I f*ck her then and there. Bend her over my desk. Shove my fingers between those plump lips and make her cry my name. And then I put her to work. But it doesn’t take long before I’m relying on her to help run my business by day… And to satisfy my desires by night. Under my eyes, this little kitten has become a jungle cat. But when I start to suspect that she’s double-crossing me, I’m forced to lay down the law. Sadie thinks she’s untamed, but the truth is this: I will always be her master. UNTAMED is a full-length standalone bad boy HEIST baby romance. Comes with additional bonus content.

Dangerous Conceit: Rafael (Tomassi #2)


A.A. Lee - 2016
    At twenty-two, she is now a killer under the guise of bartender. Her and three friends have been under the strict hand of Moretti with no choice but to aid him in his savage attempts for power. Escaping him is futile. With a four year old girl in their midst, the women will do anything to protect her. They still have not found the girl's father, and the clues stop in Miami. Then Moretti raises the stakes. He wants Lexi and her friends to kill crime boss, Angelo Tomassi. He is insane. When he has them work as Angelo's employees, the women devise a plan of their own. They will ask Angelo for assistance in retaliating against Moretti. What Lexi does not foresee is falling for a sexy, business connoisseur who also happens to be Angelo's right hand man, Rafa. To make the matters worse, Angelo learns about the women's connection to Moretti, before they ever have the chance to explain. (Excerpt)Seth smirked at her answer. "Seems like attraction to me." He poured the mixture into the two remaining glasses and carefully placed them on a tray."Please, I was simply being cordial like a good employee. I promise you that I am in no way attracted to Mr. Paolini...just like any other man who comes in here.""Is that right?" Rafa rested both arms on the bar with contempt for her statement, a profuse blush now spreading across her cheeks at being overheard. "That is quite unfortunate for you, Lexi. After a remark like that, I just might make attempts to change your mind." He narrowed his eyes at her with a dangerously, challenging smirk upon his lips. Having heard the rumors about Rafa, Seth quickly grabbed the tray and maneuvered around Lexi's frozen body, refusing to look the man in the eyes."Come here, Alexis."

The Syndicate Series Boxset


Kathy Coopmans - 2018
     The Wrath of Cain Eloped at the age of 18. Separated at the age of 18. Disappeared at the age of 18. This is what happened to Calla Greer. Her perfect life was shattered on her wedding day when she caught her husband Cain with another woman just hours after they said I do. With her heart broken, she moves across the border to Windsor, Canada to get away from the nightmare she stumbled upon. After six long years of still being married, Calla returns to Detroit to have Cain sign divorce papers. Only Cain has changed. He's bitter, angry, and for a good reason. Cain Bexley had 15 minutes to destroy his marriage to protect the woman he loved. He did the only thing he could think of to make her leave. He jumped in bed with a woman. Life at home was a lie. Lives were at risk. People are not who they seem. When Calla shows up begging for a divorce. He shows her exactly who he is and no way in hell will he sign those papers. When all the lies surface will she be able to forgive everyone she has trusted in her life or will Calla turn to the man who destroyed her? The Redemption of Roan Roan Diamond's loyalty to the family may be obligated by blood, but nobody ever said he had to love them all, right? As the next in line to head the Diamond dynasty, he has loose ends to take care of, and one of those is his brother Royal. Yet his plans for revenge fall apart the minute he lays eyes on Alina—Royal's ex-girlfriend, who also happens to be the daughter of the rival Solokov family. As a mafia princess, Alina Solokov knew it wouldn't be easy when she made the decision ten years ago to leave the family for a new life at a college in England—but betrayal is often a dish served cold by those who you love the most. Now, back in the United States after a job offer that she couldn't refuse, her new found strength is pushed to the limits when Royal returns to claim her for his own. The Absolution of Aidan Aidan Hughes I was cruel to Deidre La Russo. Said things I should never say to a woman. Seen things happen to her. Things darker than the bottle of liquor I consume. I felt helpless. Defeated. The memories are more tortuous than the act of her torture. Then she walks back into my life, only she's not alone.  The Deliverance of Dilan Dilan Levy. The mystery man. The man with a war to end. The man who was put behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. The man who disappeared. The man who fell for an innocent woman. The man is back to deliver his rightful revenge. Empire Our Empire is crumbling right before my eyes. No one can be trusted for reasons that are consuming me, controlling me and ripping me away from my family. This new family who has taken over the streets of New York has taken someone away from us. We will not let them take anymore. The only way to stop them is to sacrifice one of us. I'm loved. I'm lost.  I hate.

Captive


Emma Slate - 2017
     I am one of many. No one special. And yet— He wants to chain me. Enslave me. Break me. He may be the king, but I am no pawn. He may be the master, but I am no slave. I bow to no one. Least of all to the man who made me his captive. I’ll show him.

Naked Hearts: A Dark Mafia Reverse Harem Romance (The Hearts Duet Book 1)


Anouk Roche - 2021
    

Nikolai: A Mafia Prince Romance


Shandi Boyes - 2018
    It is the women determined to tame the bad boys.By tame, we mean stake our claim.

Diego: A Dark Mafia Hate Story (Chicago Crime Family Book 1)


Ginger Talbot - 2019
    Compassion will get you killed. Donata knew that, and yet she freed the man that I was sent to torture. And delivered herself right into my hands. I’m the enforcer for the Rosetti family. I’ve always wanted her. Watched her from afar. But she was protected, that little princess, the spoiled Versace-wrapped daughter of a made man. Now that she’s violated our code, though, her father has no choice but to deliver her right into my cruel hands. Donata’s too innocent and good for a man like me – which is exactly why I want her. I want to put my hands on her and stain that pure soul, and make her see the world for the corrupt, filthy sewer it really is. Because how else will she survive? She thinks that she’ll be able to change me. She thinks she can weaken me with kindness and decency. She’s about to find out that you can’t melt a man’s heart if he doesn’t have one, and darkness swallows light, every time.