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My name is Alana Montoya.My husband is the King of L.A. And I am his Queen.I never asked for this life, but now that it’s mine, I will fight for it with every breath in my body.Our love is fire and fury, burning brighter than the heat of a thousand suns. But when secrets and betrayal threaten our chance at happiness, will the flames be enough to vanquish our enemies, and destroy our doubts and fears? Or will the ashes and embers of what we once had be all that remains?A war is coming to L.A, and when it is over, only one side will be left standing.A fierce King will burn the whole world down to get what he wants.But, a wise King knows that he can’t win a war alone.Because when all is said and done, everyone knows that the Queen is the most powerful player on the board.Praise for Fierce King:'Alejandro is definitely one of the hottest Mafia Bosses I have ever read about.'‘The chemistry between both Alejandro and Alana is electrifying!!!!!’'The chemistry between these two is fire & the steam is off the charts.''Be Still my beating heart….I’m still swooning over Alejandro Montoya, he is going to steal your hearts and live in your memories as one of the best book boyfriends ever!!!!!What a story!!! This is now one of my favorite ever reads!''Okay, let me break it down for you.... I LOVED IT. Totally hooked.''If I could give this book more stars I would... The characters and plot had me hooked from the beginning, it was so good in fact I read it in a day because I couldn't put it down.''This is dark mafia romance at its finest.Hot, steamy alpha male goodness, Alejandro was it for me.And don’t even get me started on the smut. You’ll need a cold flannel for their scenes.’'Just! Wow!!Alejandro Montoya is a hot, sexy, alpha monster, but does he have a heart..? A fantastic story, with characters that have soul and emotion, that isn't just all about the hot sexy, steaminess, although there is that in abundance too!!!Just brilliant'Publishers note: This book contains scenes and themes of an adult nature.

★★★★★ Maggie Cole is an absolute savage. Her new mafia series is phenomenal and extra spicy! -Sophie Lark, Bestselling Author of Mafia Series Brutal Birthright and KingmakersRecently divorced, hurting, but liberated Aspen gets pulled to Vegas with her girlfriends, where she gets dangerously and intimately involved with a ruthless stranger who knows no limits. Get lost in their world and be left sweating, panting, and craving more.He’s a Ruthless Stranger. One I can’t see, only feel, thanks to my friends who make a deal with him on my behalf.No names. No personal details. No face to etch into my mind.Just him, me, and an expensive silk tie.What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas.He warns me he’s full of danger.I never see that side of him. All I experience is his Russian accent, delicious scent, and touch that lights me on fire.One incredible night turns into two. Then we go our separate ways.But fate doesn't keep us apart. When I run into my stranger back in Chicago, I know it’s him, even if I’ve never seen his icy blue eyes before.Our craving is hotter than Vegas. But he never lied.He’s a ruthless man…Ruthless Stranger is the jaw-dropping first installment of the Mafia Wars series. It’s an interconnecting, age gap, strangers to lovers, stand-alone Dark Mafia Romance, guaranteed to have an HEA.

Book one of NOLA Knights, the heart-stoppingly sexy spinoff series by Men of Haven author Rhenna Morgan“Morgan’s hot first NOLA Knights contemporary pulls out all the stops...perfectly balances deep emotions and tense suspense.” —Publishers WeeklyHis world. His rules. Her love.Though his methods may be rough, when it comes to protecting what’s his, Russian vor Sergei Petrovyh’s heart is always in the right place. That’s never been more true than when the gorgeous Evette Labadie asks him for a job. He knows enough to keep his hands off someone as beloved by the locals as Evie, but there’s something about her that calls to him—no matter how badly he burns to make her his.Don’t think Evie hasn’t noticed the powerful Russian mafia boss who makes her favorite diner a regular stop. How can she not? He’s as hot as his reputation is dangerous. But everyone in her struggling New Orleans neighborhood knows he’s the man to turn to. And right now she needs money to get her son out of trouble.Her other needs—needs she knows damn well Sergei can more than satisfy—will have to wait.Evie soon finds herself playing Cinderella to a man who, despite what people believe, is definitely more prince than villain. She can’t help falling deeper in love with each passing day. But when a turf war between Sergei and a rival brings violence to her doorstep, Evie must come to grips with loving a man who will do anything to defend her…or walk away from her best chance at a happily-ever-after of her very own.NOLA KnightsBook 1: His to Defend Book 2: Hers to Tame Book 3: Mine to KeepFor more possesive, protective alpha men, don't miss the Men of Haven series by Rhenna Morgan:Book 1: Rough & Tumble Book 2: Wild & Sweet Book 3: Claim & Protect Book 4: Tempted & Taken Book 5: Stand & Deliver Book 6: Down & Dirty Book 7: Trusted & True

Forbidden desire simmers between a mafia king, and his enemy's daughter that could ignite a war within New York City.    Luca From foster kid to mafia boss, I was the undeserving king to the throne, forced into this role after my estranged father’s death. I gave up everything to build my empire. Nothing else mattered—until I kidnapped my enemy’s daughter. Rosa Falcone. Il mio tesoro. When fate drags Rosa back into my world, I can't make the same mistake again. Even when the future of the mafia depends on my arranged marriage. I still can’t resist her. There’s no way in hell I can watch her marry another man. Even if it means starting a war. Rosa The wild child, the spoilt mafia princess. No one understood my pain, so I hid behind the mask. That was until Luca Russo stole me from my life, only to put me back together again. I gave him my heart, and he let me go—back into the arms of my abuser. This time, I don’t have anyone to protect me. Or so I thought. Luca might not be mine to keep, but that doesn’t stop me from falling deeper. But when the world is against us, how much would we be willing to sacrifice to have our happily ever after?  

My marriage seemed perfect from the outside looking in.People envied me. They wanted my life, wanted to be me.Mrs Alejandra Gambino. Wife of Dino Gambino. Daughter of Eduardo Castillo.Respected. Loved. Mob royalty.They had no idea of the horrors that lurked behind closed doors.They didn't know I was at the lowest point a person could reach.Enter Julius Carter.Aloof, handsome, blue-eyed Julius Carter.He saved me.I screwed him over.Now everybody was after me. My life was forfeit.It was only a matter of time. I was a dead woman walking.The question was, who would get to me first?

Sometimes the wrong choice can be just right . . . Fun and fearless, Cora Lewis knows how to keep her tattooed "bad boy" friends at the Marked in line. But beneath all that flash and sass is a broken heart. Cora won't let herself get burned again. She's waiting to fall in love with the perfect man—a baggage-free, drama-free guy ready for commitment. Then she meets Rome Archer. Rome Archer is as far from perfect as a man can be. He's stubborn, rigid, and bossy. And he's returned from his final tour of duty more than a little broken. Rome's used to filling many roles: big brother, doting son, supersoldier—but none of those fit anymore. Now he's just a man trying to figure out what to do with the rest of his life while keeping the dark demons of war and loss at bay. He would have been glad to suffer through it alone, until Cora comes sweeping into his life and becomes a blinding flash of color in a sea of gray.Perfect may not be in the cards, but perfectly imperfect could just last forever . . .

Onyx Santo. Cold-hearted, harsh, and a brutal adversary. They call him a Devil. I call him my nemesis. His designer suits, expensive shoes, flashy car, and cruel intelligence can't hide what he is underneath. Empty. He fooled me once, and I swore he'd never get a second chance. There is nothing he can do to redeem himself in my eyes. As my most hated rival, the only time he makes me smile is when I've bested him in the boardroom. But someone far worse is out to get me. Perhaps...even hurt me. The police have no leads, and I have no idea who it could be. I do know one man who doesn't play by the rules. One man who could protect me. I'd rather live in fear than ask for his help. *Ruthless Devil is a full-length stand-alone, billionaire, office, enemies-to-lovers romance that is intended for mature readers, and ends with an HEA. If you are not a fan of morally grey alphaholes, or heroines who aren't afraid to tell them to stick it where the sun don't shine, then you should keep scrolling.

The fan-favorite series by the queen of dark Mafia romance reaches its explosive conclusion with new exclusive content. Secure your limited first edition, featuring special floral sprayed-edges and unique foiling. The Moretti crime family might think they have it all, but there's one more Moretti out there who wants to take everything from them... She was born in captivity and raised in hell. While her siblings lived in a golden palace and slept on feather pillows, Keres Sideris fought to survive horror and fear and pain. Until a faceless man freed her from the life she was born for. Warriors don't escape fear, they conquer it...those words were the only thing her rescuer left her with when she was just a little girl, and those words fortified her heart against the world. But she isn't a little girl anymore. Keres is all grown up and ready to seek vengeance against those who hurt her. Eager to make them pay for every single thing they took from her, and nothing and nobody will stand in her way. Except Keres has no idea of the lion's den she's about to walk into. Challenging the Morettis means taking on far more than she bargained for, including getting on the wrong side of the two take-no-prisoners bodyguards assigned to keep an eye on her. Chicago Ruthless series: Book 1: Dante Book 2: Joey Book 3: Lorenzo Book 4: Keres

She needs to behave, or I'll be forced to punish her. Delaney Underwood is sexy as hell, with a killer body, wicked smile, and a spoiled rotten demeanor. She's a pampered rich girl, thinking she can get anything she wants, whenever she wants. It pisses me off. I've struggled to survive, and I have the scars to prove it. Delaney's going to make me a wealthy man, once her parents pay to get their precious angel back. But every time I look at those sassy lips, I wanna put them to good use. Delaney has gotten under my skin and she knows it. Even before I took her hostage, she'd somehow managed to work her way into my blood, and my heart hammers harder in my chest every time she stares daggers in my direction. She's craving someone like me in her life, whether she knows it or not, and with every bratty outburst, a part of me calls out to discipline her. She needs to be taught a lesson. And I need her, all to myself. I promised to ransom her off, but once I have a taste of her sweet curves, I'm keeping her to myself. She's the hitman's hostage and she'll learn to love it. A full length Standalone Romantic Suspense novel. No Cliffhangers. Safe from cheating. Explicit language & swearing.

Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Alexis Abbott, continues Luca & Serena’s dangerous romance in Book 2 of the Killer Trilogy. Luca was never mine. For five years, I struggled to purge him from my heart. To move on. He disappeared when I needed him most. I told myself I hated him, but he still had my heart. When he crashes back into my life, I can’t fight my desires. I thought I knew the whole story, but I’ve been so naive. I’m in danger, and every life he takes is to keep me safe. I have to trust the man who once broke my heart. We thought our love would protect us from the mafia. But fate has other plans. This is a full-length romantic suspense novel and is BOOK 2 in the exciting new trilogy by Alexis Abbott. Explicit language. Safe from cheating. HEA. Previously titled: Bound to the Mafia Topics: Romantic Suspense, Mafia Romance, Alpha Male Romance, Dangerous Romance, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Steamy Romance, Contemporary, Series, mafia romance good girl, italian mafia romance, italian mafia romance books, a dark mafia romance, mafia romance with baby, mafia romance arranged marriage, virgin auction, mafia romance italian, mafia romance arranged marriage, dark italian mafia romance, bratva mafia romance, mafia romance hea, mafia romance suspense, mafia romance baby, mafia romance forced marriage, dark mafia romance age gap, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Fake Relationship, Killer Romance, Forbidden Romance, Kidnapping Romance, Bad Boy, romantic suspense, mafia romance, alpha male romance, bad boy romance, alpha male, dark romance, captive romance, age difference, antihero romance, series romance, forbidden romance, second chance romance series You might enjoy Alexis Abbott's novels if you're a fan of: Jane Henry, Nora Ash, Natasha Knight, Renee Rose, Anna Zaires, Winter Sloane, Julia Sykes, A. Zavarelli, Kitty Thomas, CD Reiss, Jeanne St. James, Nicole Fox, Clarissa Wild, and Chelle Bliss