Carrera Cartel Series by Cora Kenborn

A dark second chance mafia romanceLove is the deadliest lie.I had the picture-perfect life.Then I fell for the boy my mother warned me about.A lowlife. A criminal.To me, he was just Matty. To the world, he was Mateo Cortes, a soulless killer for the Carrera Cartel.We were the virgin and the villain. The debutante and the devil.He swore we'd end in ruin. I swore love would conquer all.I was wrong.Running saved my life, but now a costly mistake has put it back on the line... moreA dark second chance mafia romanceLove is the deadliest lie.I had the picture-perfect life.Then I fell for the boy my mother warned me about.A lowlife. A criminal.To me, he was just Matty. To the world, he was Mateo Cortes, a soulless killer for the Carrera Cartel.We were the virgin and the villain. The debutante and the devil.He swore we'd end in ruin. I swore love would conquer all.I was wrong.Running saved my life, but now a costly mistake has put it back on the line. Forced out of hiding, I'm given minutes to decide my fate: inmate or informer. The DEA plans to bring down the Carreras by infiltrating their ranks.I'm the pawn.Mateo is the target.Four years ago, I started a war. Now I'm back to end it, and this time I won't run from the dark.My devil will come for me.And God help anyone who gets in his way.*The Carrera Cartel books are all standalones and can be read out of sequence. However, if you prefer to avoid spoilers, it's highly recommended that you read them in order. less

Loyalty is the deadliest sin AdrianaEvery devil doesn’t always get his due.I survived a fate worse than death, and the only thing my family’s traitor got was my birthright.I used to rule an empire. Brody Harcourt made me a pariah.Now, I'm back for more than revenge. I‘m here to reclaim and ruin. All I want to do is build him up just to watch him fall. But sometimes, things don’t go as planned. He’s the enemy, the one man I can never fall for.And the only one I do... moreLoyalty is the deadliest sin AdrianaEvery devil doesn’t always get his due.I survived a fate worse than death, and the only thing my family’s traitor got was my birthright.I used to rule an empire. Brody Harcourt made me a pariah.Now, I'm back for more than revenge. I‘m here to reclaim and ruin. All I want to do is build him up just to watch him fall. But sometimes, things don’t go as planned. He’s the enemy, the one man I can never fall for.And the only one I do.BrodyEventually, everyone’s true colors show.I swore to uphold an oath then sold my soul to the darkness I fought so hard to destroy.I used to put criminals behind bars. Adriana Carrera turned me into one.I no longer ask for permission, and I care nothing about forgiveness. I’ll protect what’s mine by beating her at her own game. She should know I take what I want. A year ago, I took the queen’s crown.Now I want the queen. *Drawn Blue Lines is the final book in the Carrera Cartel Trilogy. While it's a standalone novel, for maximum enjoyment and to avoid spoilers, reading the series in order is suggested. less