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Matched to the Mafia by Jenika Snow
mafia
romance
jenika-snow
contemporary
Matched to the Mountain Man
Frankie Love - 2021
A chef at heart, sometimes I really crave a good meal. And after three years in the mountain, I’m damn near starved.So when I hear about Perfect Pair– the hottest, most secretive dinner experience in LA, I must get a table.Trouble is, the reservation requires an interview. A convincing display of perfection between two people.I hire a matchmaker for one reason and one reason only: I need a dinner date that can pull off this meal.When Story Cook arrives as my plus one, I’m sure this dating service is worth the hefty price tag. She’s a delight from head-to-toe.Curvy, cute -- and while I usually prefer savory to sweets – I want nothing more than to eat this cupcake.Lick her, too.But when Story hears about my little plan she’s pissed.This isn’t a game to her. She doesn’t care about dinner.This woman? She’s wants forever.Me? I’m a mountain man who can’t commit.How many courses does this prix fix meal have?Someone’s got to change their mind if they want dessert.
Falling Hard
C.M. Steele - 2020
I wanted her from the second I saw her, and I’d do anything to make it happen. Erica— I only signed up for a free trial so I could meet a complete stranger that caught my attention as he walked into the gym. It was crazy and wild, but every day my obsession grew. My free trial was almost done when we finally met. Adrian Greco owned the gym and me and made sure I knew it. This is a steamy-sweet read. The couple made a brief appearance in Falling for the Boss.
Hitman's Heart
Mink - 2020
Taking people out doesn’t give me any heartburn, especially when it means my bank account grows fatter after each assignment. So what if I drink away the days between missions, and maybe I try to forget all the things I’ve done—I’m not soft. Not for anyone. . . Except her. Margaret. My little ray of sunshine, the only bright spot in this world of darkness. She’s the only thing I have to look forward to, and when she’s threatened, I can’t sit idly by. Not even when I’m ordered to take her life or lose my own. I’ll keep her hidden and safe, but how will I protect her from myself?MINK's note: Get you a lap kitty and a hot coffee for this sweet story of a hitman and his heart. HEA included.
Built for Love
Ella Goode - 2020
He knows a good piece of property when he sees it and he doesn’t hesitate to pursue a project once he has it in his sights which are precisely why he doesn’t hesitate when he spots Pepper Paddison on the sidewalk of a run-down apartment complex near Bell Heights. He knows she’s the one and he’s going to acquire her through fair means or foul.
A Blizzard of Love
Alexa Riley - 2022
When a big storm is about to hit, a mountain man like she’s never seen before walks in. That’s when the magic of Bear Mountain comes true, and suddenly she’s found the one.Walker didn’t believe in all the old wives tales about Bear Mountain and it’s magic for making people fall in love. But one big storm, a car accident, and temporary amnesia has him changing his mind. Once he sets his eyes on his love, he can’t let her go.Warning: This snowed in couple falls fast and quick, but can their love last the night? You better believe it! Come back to the woods with us and get snowed in.
Claiming his Baby
Arabella Rae - 2016
He’s a Marine officer serving in the Middle East. He’s the embodiment of her fairy tale dreams: tall, dashing, heroic, a modern-day knight, the man she’s been waiting for all her life. Her one and only true love.Finally, she will have her own happy ending!ZAKWhen Major Zak Underwood’s twin brother, Daniel, is killed in action, a part of him dies, too. All he wants is to go back to the war zone and spill more enemy blood. But his brother has left him a letter asking him to do one important thing: to deliver the sad news to Daniel’s fiancee in person.The truth is, he doesn’t care about his brother’s very young girlfriend. He always thought Daniel was nuts for falling in love with a woman he hadn’t even seen in person. But he can’t say no to a dead man’s last wish.So here he is now, face to face with Daniel’s fiancee. Her face lights up in the most breathtaking smile he’s ever seen in his life. When she throws herself into his arms and shyly plants a sweet kiss on his lips, he forgets what he’s come here for. And when she calls him ‘Danny’ in this breathy voice, her eyes awash with emotion and so much love… he doesn’t correct her.God forgive him, but he wants to take his brother’s place.——————————-----This is a STAND-ALONE novel with a very alpha hero and an innocent but feisty heroine. When they meet, it’s INSTA-LOVE with a twist. Lots of hot action between the sheets and a baby, to boot! Did I say hot action? Yeah, like exploding-kindle kinda hot. If you’re allergic to cream, cheese and cherries, steer clear of this one. But if you want to have some sugar rush and high-blood-pressure hotness all the way to a bangin’ HEA, dive in!Due to strong language and explicit scenes, this material is recommended for readers 18 YO and above.
f*ck and fall in love
Nicole Falls - 2019
for jane and nigel, timing is everything.
Mountain Captive
Cassie Mint - 2021
They destroyed my family when I was a boy.
So when the pretty little Volkov heiress stumbles past my cabin in the mountains, I can’t believe my eyes.
She’s sweet. Innocent. Her father should know better than to let her roam the mountains unprotected.There are beasts out here in the wild.Beasts and wicked men.And none of them worse than me.
Mountain Captive is a short and steamy instalove story with an OTT possessive hero and the innocent heroine he’s sworn to destroy.
The Mobster's Masseuse
Jessa Kane - 2019
Nor did I expect the dangerously attractive criminal to offer fifty thousand dollars to give me the message, instead. The surprises keep coming, too. Because Walker isn’t satisfied with one session. Oh, no. He wants an entire lifetime of them. With me. And he’s not accustomed to hearing the word no…
Stealing Valentine
Madison Faye - 2019
I came to rob diamonds, But now I’m stealing her too… I’ve spent my life taking what I want, even if it doesn’t belong to me. Stealing the infamous Whistler diamonds is supposed to be my last job before I can retire wealthy beyond imagination, and I’ve planned for everything… Everything except for her. Valentine is like nothing I’ve ever known before. Good, young, sweet, and alluring—with curves and an innocence far more tempting than any vault or priceless art. I didn’t plan on her, and I sure as h*ll didn’t plan on the diamonds I’m supposed to steal being draped around her neck. …So I’m taking her too. But when I lay my hands on the gorgeous little tease squirming against me, and with one taste of that sassy mouth, I’m lost. And when I find out she’s never been touched? Well, that’s something else I’ll be stealing too. I know she’s off limits. I know this breaks every one of my rules. I know I don’t give a damn about any of that. Claiming her cherry is going to be the sweetest sin. But stealing her heart is going to be the greatest heist this thief ever pulled… All the clichés, ridiculously over-the-top, and more sugary sweetness than a marshmallow peep. Chocolates, roses, diamonds, kidnapped by an obsessed growly alpha... you know, just the old fashioned classics ;). As with all my books, this standalone is safe, with no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed.
Deception
Fiona Davenport - 2016
Born to lead a powerful mafia family, he’s not in the habit of asking for permission—or forgiveness. He’s willing to cross any boundary when it comes to possessing what he considers to be his, and from the moment he laid eyes on Anna Martin, he knew she was meant for him.Nic is quick to move the innocent nanny into his home... and his bed. But, he hides his dark side from Anna. The deception is necessary to ensure she falls for him before she realizes exactly who he is. Please note: Nic & Anna’s romance is a three part story, but there are no relationship cliffhangers.
Have You Met My Wife?: After I Do
M.K. Moore - 2022
He used his power to make her his, but will it be enough to keep her?Kenya Vitali loves being Brando’s wife. She went into this headfirst; she knew what she was getting into.Secrets get you killed, and love never fails.This is a safe, over-the-top novella with all the love.
The Daughter In Law
Jordan Silver - 2014
When her own husband doesn't seem able to see the light, she just might have to take matters into her own hands. "I do not want your hag of a mother in my home for the holidays." I moved around the room as I spoke, because if I stood still too long I might commit murder. "Vanessa I've asked you not to refer to my mother like that." "Why not? She calls me worst and I've got the Facebook posts to prove it." "She's my mom. What do you expect me to do?" "I expect you to grow a pair and tell that nut job how it is, or there's gonna be hell to pay." "Baby, come on. Can't you just try for me?" He was advancing but I was onto his shit, no way; not this time buddy. "What? You mean for the one-hundredth time? Uh-uh, all trials are over, she failed. When people fail the trial period you don't hire them. You should know that you're a Captain in the army. If your ass had failed boot camp that shit would be out; and let me tell you something, boot camp ain't got shit on a new daughter in law trying to fit in with a narcissistic tyrant set on destruction."
Damaged Locke
Victoria Ashley - 2017
It’s the first time I’ve felt anything in a long time. But would she really be scared knowing the depth, the lengths I go with my brothers to make any fucker who crosses us pay? I need a woman who can accept me for who I am.For what I am.I’m hoping like hell it’s her because I want nothing more than to claim her as mine…Kadence KingI know Aston’s dangerous, know people fear him. But I want him. I’m drawn to him, just as he’s drawn to the darkness.I should be afraid of him, should turn the other way, but I can’t. I’ve gone mad and let him in my room, in my life, allowing him to consume me. He possesses me, dominates me. Aston Locke shows me what it means to want to be claimed by him and only him.And when he tells me I’M HIS, I have no doubt that’s the truth.Because in the end, it’s what I want too.No matter how dangerous he is…
His to Take
Sam Crescent - 2018
He must marry a Valenti daughter, but the oldest doesn’t appeal to him, even if he will do what needs to be done to keep the peace. But then he meets the youngest daughter, Natalie Valenti.Natalie has always done whatever she could to stay out of the Mafia life, including avoiding her family most of the time. Still, she’s home for Thanksgiving—and meets Daniel.Daniel makes it clear he will marry a Valenti—and it will be Natalie. Seeing no other choice, her father orders her to marry Daniel. She tries to fight it, to no avail. She becomes Daniel’s wife, and in doing so, is forced into the Mafia life she tried so hard to escape.Daniel vows to take care of Natalie, so when someone places a hit on her, everything comes to a head. Daniel won’t allow anything to happen to his wife, and whoever tries will answer to him. But will Natalie ever accept this life? Can Daniel ever give her what she craves … love?