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Mafia Madman: A Dark Mafia Romance by Mila Finelli
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s no angel . . . and he’s the very devil. GIAI may be a mafia princess, but I have bigger plans than to stay in this sheltered world.I’m in Milan to pursue my dreams as a fashion designer. Having an affair is the last thing on my mind, except he’s handsome and charming and Italian. In other words, he’s irresistible... -
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Fighter in Lingerie by Penelope Sky
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBosco Roth is a crime lord. The owner of the biggest underground casino.He's the kind of man who gets what he wants. He's got the best poker face in the world.Now he wants me.When things become too intense, I hit the brakes and make a run for it.But one problem...he won't let me go.Now I belong to Bosco Roth... -
![Filthy Sinner by Serena Akeroyd]()
Filthy Sinner by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen my father tries to force me to marry one of his cronies, I run away to my half-brother's home. He's the black sheep of the family, a biker, not an Irish mobster. At the Satan's Sinners' MC compound, I find more than I bargained for. Not my brother, ironically, but a man who gives a whole other meaning to 'white knight.' He's dark and mysterious, a seeker of answers and a finder of truths...Categorized as:
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![Camorra Chronicles Collection Volume 1 by Cora Reilly]()
Camorra Chronicles Collection Volume 1 by Cora Reilly
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Camorra Chronicles Collection Volume 1 includes the first three books in the Camorra Chronicles in one big book.The following books are included:Twisted Loyalties(Fabiano was raised to follow in his father’s footsteps as Consigliere of the Chicago Outfit – until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world...Categorized as:
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![Vengeful Devilette by Kylie Kent]()
Vengeful Devilette by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIzzy It’s funny how the things we most desire are usually the same things we’re meant to avoid. Just like Eve’s temptation with that damned apple, Mikhail Petrov is the one person I can’t seem to resist. Even though our union incites war in the streets of New York, causing more bloodshed than the city’s seen in a long time... -
![Bound for Life by Alexis Abbott]()
Bound for Life by Alexis Abbott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBruno: I sacrificed everything for her. When I saved her from the mafia, I traded my freedom for hers. I’ve never regretted it. Never looked back. I cut her out of my life to keep her safe. She never even knew what I traded for her. I did everything I could to protect her from the retribution of the Italian Mafia, but it wasn’t enough... -
![A Touch of Fate by Cora Reilly]()
A Touch of Fate by Cora Reilly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Shattered Cradle by Nicole Fox]()
Shattered Cradle by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI joined the Mile High Club and ended up pregnant.If only the story stopped there.But no—it gets worse.It gets so much worse.Because the man who swept me off my feet thirty thousand feet in the air didn’t pick me at random.He chose me for a purpose.A very specific purpose.And when Aleksandr Makarova decides he wants something…He gets it.No matter what—or who—he has to break in the process... -
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War by Stevie J. Cole, LP Lovell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe kind of life I’ve lived, it haunts you. Stains you. Destroys you. It took everything from me. My love. My family… my transgressions were paid with Tor and Cayla’s blood and I want revenge. Blood. Death. His head in my hands.I’ve lost everything, and all that’s left to do is end the men who took them from me. Betrayal. Secrets. Vengeance.This is war... -
![Sinister by E.C. Land, Elizabeth Knox]()
Sinister by E.C. Land, Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy son means the world to me, so I'll do anything to get him back.RuneBeing a Nomad, I always thought it was best for my boy to be with his momma. I was constantly on the road and it wasn't the place for a kid. Sure, I wanted him with me as much as possible, but constantly moving isn't the type of life I wanted for him... -
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Reluctant Surrender by Measha Stone
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI took her to protect her. I'll be keeping her as my bride.As her thong is ripped off and my belt lashes her beautiful bare backside for the first time, I can tell Maggie Dudek is finally starting to realize that defying a man like me has consequences.Painful consequences.Rigging a high-stakes poker game put her in danger, but that's not why she's face down on my bed...Categorized as:
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![The Charmer’s Gambit by Lexi C. Foss]()
The Charmer’s Gambit by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe set his sights on the wrong girl. Me. Law school taught me a lot of things, but nothing prepared me to deal with this determined, hotter-than-Hell millionaire. Don’t get me wrong, I’m flattered. But resisting Will Mershano is harder than passing the bar. He’s everything: sexy, confident, intelligent. And he wants me... -
![Bound by Deception by Stephanie Amaral]()
Bound by Deception by Stephanie Amaral
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrancescaWhile men made war, women were expected to keep the peace. I had loved a man before. I swore that would never happen again.So marrying for the sake of the family wasn’t the worst thing.That’s what I thought.I was a mafia princess afterall and serving as a trading item was my only role in this world ruled by men...Categorized as:
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![Chosen by the Badman by Hayley Faiman]()
Chosen by the Badman by Hayley Faiman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKonstantin Skumin has never wanted to sign on the dotted line for a woman of his choosing. While it is the Bratva way, it’s a tradition he refuses to practice. A badman with desires both dark and relentless, he is the opposite of gentle. Even so, it cannot be denied that he harbors dreams of romantic notions he will not willingly compromise. Kiska Barysheva has resigned herself to her fate...Categorized as:
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![Entangled by E.C. Land]()
Entangled by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKenyonA baby was left on my doorstep, with a note saying it’s mine.It’s something out of a movie, but it’s not fictional. It’s my life. I hired someone to confirm this wasn’t just a big hoax, and the baby’s mine.In my family, we take care of our own, regardless of the circumstances... -
![Marry a King by Stella Andrews]()
Marry a King by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe graduation ball sealed her fate.The unmasking ceremony chained her to my side.The most beautiful woman in Andromeda.Cassiopeia Brookes-Stanley, a vision wrapped in sin.Aquamarine eyes that steal my breath and capture my soul.Soft curves that beg for my attention with an innocence she will surrender only to me... -
![The CEO of Cristo: A Secret Baby Billionaire Romance by Sophie Lark]()
The CEO of Cristo: A Secret Baby Billionaire Romance by Sophie Lark
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI Lost The Love Of My Life…My best friend betrayed me.He stole my company and my freedom.I might have forgiven that. But there’s one thing I’ll never forgive. He ripped my love from my arms and wrapped her up in his.He sent me to Hell. Now I’m back. For her, and for my revenge… “The CEO of Cristo ” is a Secret Baby Billionaire Romance, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”... -
![His to Protect by Ava Gray]()
His to Protect by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s not going to take no for an answer, and he’s willing to pay his way in… VIN Nothing burns like love. And I’ve been through the flames once already, so that’s been there, done that situation.Not looking to fall in love means I want one thing only - a gorgeous woman in my arms, and an empty bed by sunrise.Until I meet Hannah Everson at a virginity auction, and buy her to be my wife...Categorized as:
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![Oath of Silence: A Dark Mafia Romance by Jane Henry]()
Oath of Silence: A Dark Mafia Romance by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI'll give her my ring to claim my crown.Vittoria DeSanto leaves me no choice.What she knows could destroy me.Destroy my family.And I won't allow that.She's homeless, penniless, powerless.I’ll give her the life of a mafia princess.Anything she desires will be hers…Except her freedom.Because our marriage will make me The Boss of the Rossi crime family.My word is law...Categorized as:
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![Captivated by Him by Measha Stone]()
Captivated by Him by Measha Stone
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFive years ago, I let Nicole Sawicki disappear from my life without a fight. Now that she's back, I won't be making the same mistake.For her own safety.Her own protection.I will drag her into my life, my family, and my marriage bed kicking and screaming if I have to...Categorized as:
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![Satin Empire by B.B. Hamel]()
Satin Empire by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA super-steamy arranged marriage mafia standalone romance with a grumpy, broken hero and a sunny-and-strong heroine from bestselling author B. B. Hamel.I accidentally stripped at my arranged fiancee’s club.It lasted ten seconds before he dragged me off stage.But his possessive jealousy woke something in me…I wasn’t born into the mafia and I’m still trying to find my place in the world... -
![Ensnared by E.C. Land]()
Ensnared by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForced to marry a traitor's daughter, I'll shed blood to make sure it doesn't happen. MarcAs a child I was put on a silver platter and my parents were presented with marriage opportunities. Many other mafiosos were trying to secure their daughter's hand in marriage to me, a cousin of the Irish Boss. Eventually, they accepted one. The only problem is, I've never intended on being with one woman... -
![Frozen Kiss by E.C. Land]()
Frozen Kiss by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrozen in heart to others, can he be that way with me?BlakeMy life is turned upside down. Or maybe right-side up. I’m not sure, but either way, it’s in the hands of a man I just met. A man I feel a connection to and decide to give him my trust. Maybe the fact he’s friends with my brother helps.Danger surrounds us all, and I’m not sure if I’m strong enough to handle what’s coming... -
![Fallen Angel, Part II by Tracie Podger]()
Fallen Angel, Part II by Tracie Podger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPart II of the Fallen Angel series When Brooke Stiles had said, “It was in a small room in an office block in Washington, DC, that my life changed, forever,” she had no idea of the enormity of that statement. Just a few short months ago, Brooke, had lived a quiet suburban life in the UK... -
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![WYLDER by Kristina Weaver]()
WYLDER by Kristina Weaver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy 6 Standalone, full length books in this bundle. More than 300,000 words. Approximately 1,000 pages. NO CLIFFHANGERS. VERY STEAMY. And I mean it. Really mean it. You've been warned :) The Wylders have only one goal in life, avenging their murdered sister. But when they meet the woman they were meant to love, sometimes revenge isn’t the only thing that can change a man.. -
![Stolen Soul by Kristen Luciani]()
Stolen Soul by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe put his ring on my finger and a knife through my heart...Massimo Marrone is pure evil disguised by ripped muscles and a gorgeous face.His dark secrets and blackened heart have turned him into a monster before my eyes.And I’ve become his prey.He promised me protection and committed the worst betrayal with his lies,Breaking my heart in the process.Because Massimo is no white knight... -
![Evil Empire by Kristen Luciani]()
Evil Empire by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dark mafia forced marriage age gap... -
![Lethal (Devil's Shadow MC) by K.H. Kate]()
Lethal (Devil's Shadow MC) by K.H. Kate
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy only goal is to keep my club safe at all cost. I don’t let anyone in, and I never show weakness. All it takes is one vulnerable moment, and this world will chew you up and spit you out in bloody pieces. To survive, you need to be ruthless. Cruel. Fuelled by vengeance and hate alone. It’s the only way…it’s our way... -
![Filthy Richer by Serena Akeroyd]()
Filthy Richer by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeven-year itch?Can’t say I know what that feels like when my husband is as obsessed with me now as he was on our wedding day.A lot has happened since that first meeting, but through it all, Eoghan's obsession with me is an insatiable craving to make me happy. If anything, I've gotten FILTHY RICHER on his love... -
![Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes]()
Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI sold my soul to the Devil and he handed me over to someone far deadlier.After the death of my father, his enemies came knocking on my door. Left with no other choice, I agree to an indentured contract, selling my body to a criminal in exchange for my life.Only he never meant to keep me as his own...Categorized as:
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![Destroy a King by Stella Andrews]()
Destroy a King by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of Media Corp is Dexter PrincePossessive. Dominant. Broken.A monster in an Armani suit.I worked under him and was so low on his radar I barely registered.Then it all changed with one foolish lapse of judgment. I stepped into his world with killer heels and an attitude that rubbed him up the wrong way... -
![Hurt by Rachel Van Dyken, Kristin Vayden]()
Hurt by Rachel Van Dyken, Kristin Vayden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnrapture by Rachel Van DykenTrace is everything.My freaking world.And I would do anything to keep her safe.But, I can't protect her from every kind of evil..and I can no longer keep the past a secret...We were left folders.Each one filled with the sins of our pasts.And Traces grandfather just asked us to read his.There was no preparation... -
![Entwined by E.C. Land]()
Entwined by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMitchI lost the love of my life ten years ago, and now I'm being thrust into a marriage I never wanted.I agreed to help find a prominent Irishwoman, but in doing so I didn't realize the magnitude of what I was agreeing todo. I was to marry a complete stranger. This woman is a mafia princess, who happens to be my boss's wife's sister... -
![Ember by Emma Slate]()
Ember by Emma Slate
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuinn O’Malley—a princess among kings. My life was an enchanted dream. Opulent parties. Designer clothing. Charming men. But when my father dies, my glittering world implodes. I am weak. Naked. Vulnerable. A lamb among wolves. My life is no longer enchanted. My life is no longer a dream... -
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![Corrupted Crown by Kristen Luciani]()
Corrupted Crown by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy best friend’s sister needs protection and I need a wife.Kyla Costigan.I can’t even say her name without my mouth twisting like I’ve just tasted poison.Because that’s exactly what she is – vicious and stubborn enough to battle the devil himself.She also happens to be the sexiest, most gorgeous woman I’ve ever laid eyes on…and my best friend’s little sister... -
![Dance for Me by Kay Elle Parker]()
Dance for Me by Kay Elle Parker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDown on her luck, Boadicea McGee is desperate for a job.Bills to pay, a roof to keep over her head, and vultures for parents leave her with few options. When her best friend offers her a dream opportunity, she has to weigh dreams against survival and her own morals. The pay is good, the people are nice...but working in a BDSM club just isn't her thing... -
![Oath Keepers MC: The Collection by Sapphire Knight]()
Oath Keepers MC: The Collection by Sapphire Knight
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOath Keepers MC (The Collection) features 4 full size novels, 2 short stories and is 825 printed pages. Come fall in love with the Oath Keepers world. •In Exposed you meet Cain, the club brawler with a set of dimples that will make you wet. •2 Piece in Relinquish is full of naughty ideas, especially when a headstrong brunette comes along... -
![Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas]()
Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe thinks she can escape our arranged marriage, but I'm not just any guy – I'm the don. The moment I saw the mafia princess, I knew she was the missing piece. I've got wealth and power. Now I need the perfect woman to build my empire with. Rosa De Luca is stunning and quick-witted. She's the one who fits the bill. The only glitch? She's flawlessly perfect... -
![Sunrise Malice: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by B.B. Hamel]()
Sunrise Malice: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI made a list of all my darkest fantasies.It was a meaningless joke—Right up until my arranged husband found it.Now it’s his mission to check off Every. Single. Box….The first time I meet my arranged husband, it’s a total nightmare.His family is caught in a bloody civil war, and now is the worst time imaginable to get involved with a wicked man like him... -
![Devil's Capture by A.F. Montoya]()
Devil's Capture by A.F. Montoya
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI never should’ve gotten involved with a biker.I just wanted a one night stand. Someone with experience who might make my first time memorable. I should’ve found a nice guy. Instead, I crawled into bed with the Devil himself. Now I need to figure out how to outrun the local MC and the president I let seduce me... -
![Cormac by Jane Henry]()
Cormac by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey promised me as tribute.Youngest of six, I'm untouched. Unblemished.And in the world of the Irish mafia...Wanted.I'm given to a man I've never met.Forced into a union I didn't condone.Owned by a dangerous rival.He may take what's his, but he won't steal my heart.Please note: Cormac: A Dark Irish Mafia Romance contains elements of violence, non-consent, and kink... -
![The Nomad by Amelia Shea]()
The Nomad by Amelia Shea
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBroke and bitter, Karia Mitchell is just done. So damn tired of it all. After spending a decade in a loveless and toxic marriage, she’s finally breaking free and rebuilding her life. The prospect of starting over at forty-one is gut wrenching, but she’s willing to do whatever it takes as long as she’s rid of her ex... -
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Wanted by S. Nelson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDid you ever have something so tragic and frightening happen that you did everything in your power to convince yourself it wasn’t real? Have you ever been so paralyzed with fear you prayed that if you simply closed your eyes and slowed your breathing, everything would be fine? Yeah, me too. Only this time, none of that worked... -
![Cards of Love: The High Priestess by Olivia Ryann]()
Cards of Love: The High Priestess by Olivia Ryann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis dark and twisted tale of lust and love will make your blood run hot. Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestseller Vivian Wood writes dark romance as OLIVIA RYANN. Damen Aetos. Mob boss. Madman. And soon to be my husband. He doesn’t care that I’m a virgin. Doesn’t care about my beauty. Nothing matters to him but my last name...Categorized as:
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![Prey by Julia Sykes]()
Prey by Julia Sykes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Impossible Series short story to celebrate the two year anniversary of the publication of Monster! Told from Sean and Claudia's points of view. Sean and Claudia Reynolds have been living in domestic bliss for nearly two years, but Sean wants something more from her. He relishes pushing her limits, and he’s decided to challenge her by taking her to BDSM club Decadence to show her off... -
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Redemption and Regrets by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn alternate title/cover for this ASIN can be found here.Four years ago, I had everything. All it took was the snap of his fingers and he ripped it out from under me. Betrayed, by my own father. His enemies want me dead and old allies want me back in their ranks to help take what's owed. And while I’m trying to figure out what I want, there's her... -
![Riding Solo - The Depraved Devils MC by Nicola Jane]()
Riding Solo - The Depraved Devils MC by Nicola Jane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSOLOThey call me Solo because I ride alone. I don’t have the time or patience for a woman in my life or on the back of my bike. So when a feisty little brunette steals my kutte, it’s a hassle I don’t need. She starts turning up in my life and putting herself on my radar. She’s impossible to ignore.It’s not long before I give in to the urges, hoping to get her out of my system and my life... -
![Cruel Promise by S.R. Jones]()
Cruel Promise by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the sins of the father, I will take payment from the daughter...They call me the Italian Prince, the Amalfi Banker, and so many other names. Whispered names … dangerous names.I’m a man who always gets what he wants. She is no exception.Amelia Marshall, the daughter of Charles Marshall, an old family friend. Book smart, but life stupid. She’s sin wrapped in innocence... -
![Ruthless Saints by Ella Jade]()
Ruthless Saints by Ella Jade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last thing anyone wants is to be a dispensable member of the leading mafia family. But that’s exactly what Luciana is.As a lowly cousin and the only female offspring in the Torrio mafia family, Luciana is just the bargaining chip her uncle needs to make an alliance with the Bilotti family...Categorized as:
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![Combust by Billie Lustig]()
Combust by Billie Lustig
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCallie Reyes:What would you do if you escaped the person holding you captive but still wanted to be with him, anyway? Yeah, Stockholm syndrome to the max. Kane Carillo got under my skin when I shouldn’t even have given him the chance. And somehow, he burrowed himself into my heart, too.But I have to ignore how I feel. I need to make sure I stay out of his grasp...
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