Mafia Kings: Corrupted Series by Kiana Hettinger

I'm walking down that aisle… whether I like it or not.I learned very early on that every life matters—no life is insignificant, most especially not my own mother’s, whose life was cruelly slain. I vowed to do what I can so that no one has to feel as if they’re nothing at all when they lose their loved ones... moreI'm walking down that aisle… whether I like it or not.I learned very early on that every life matters—no life is insignificant, most especially not my own mother’s, whose life was cruelly slain. I vowed to do what I can so that no one has to feel as if they’re nothing at all when they lose their loved ones.So when I’m forced into a marriage with Dominic Luca—the man next in line to be the head of the biggest crime family in all of New York—the ring he puts on my finger is a gun to my head with his thumb on the trigger.I couldn’t possibly hold his hand knowing it has the blood of countless men on it. I couldn’t possibly look into his eyes knowing he’s seen more deaths than a coroner.I could never feel safe around him. Especially not after a horrifying truth comes out, a truth that weaves his past with mine, a truth that makes me realize something even more horrifying than the truth itself.Not only am I married to a killer, I’m married to a monster. less

I know what I am.A monster parading around in an Armani suit.Nico Costa—the perfect monster.The minute my eyes land on the dark-haired vixen that walks into my club, a desire so strong twists like pain in my gut.We play a game of lust that awakens my long-dead heart inside its cage.But I know better than to let a vixen rattle the well-oiled steel bars.No one wants to get deep and personal with a monster.Except she does.At least until the truth comes out.She says her name is Raven Ferrari... moreI know what I am.A monster parading around in an Armani suit.Nico Costa—the perfect monster.The minute my eyes land on the dark-haired vixen that walks into my club, a desire so strong twists like pain in my gut.We play a game of lust that awakens my long-dead heart inside its cage.But I know better than to let a vixen rattle the well-oiled steel bars.No one wants to get deep and personal with a monster.Except she does.At least until the truth comes out.She says her name is Raven Ferrari.But I know her for what she is.A deceptive vixen acting like a kittenWearing naiveté as a costume so well that it looks like her own skin.A match made in heaven if I ever saw one.Corrupted Temptation is the second standalone book in the Mafia Kings: Corrupted series. No other books should be read prior to this. It’s a first love forbidden Dark Mafia Romance complete with HEA and no cliffhangers. This book contains steamy scenes for mature readers only. less

I live in a world where my tragedy is branded on my back in the shape of whips and lashes.Every night, I ponder my fate and wish for death.Until I escape.I may have escaped the devil, but hell lives inside my head.The secrets I know could ruin the most powerful men.Including the gorgeous man who saves me.As we get closer, I realize that we share the same wounds.When I find out who his family is, I realize that I may as well have held the branding iron that scarred his back... moreI live in a world where my tragedy is branded on my back in the shape of whips and lashes.Every night, I ponder my fate and wish for death.Until I escape.I may have escaped the devil, but hell lives inside my head.The secrets I know could ruin the most powerful men.Including the gorgeous man who saves me.As we get closer, I realize that we share the same wounds.When I find out who his family is, I realize that I may as well have held the branding iron that scarred his back.Leovino Luca may have saved me.But he doesn’t know that he welcomed his downfall into his own home.They say freedom comes with a price.But why is my savior paying that price? less

I’m on a mission.My paths cross with the dark and dangerous Dante Luca.And here I am, his captive.For the past six months, I’ve spent every waking minute looking for my lost sister, Camilla.I’ll stop at nothing to find her, my own freedom wouldn’t make me think twice.My recklessness incites a devastating turn of events that collides my world with Dante Luca.The rumored vigilante hero.My best friend’s brother-in-law.The closer I get to him, the more we’re forced to face each other—our obsessions... moreI’m on a mission.My paths cross with the dark and dangerous Dante Luca.And here I am, his captive.For the past six months, I’ve spent every waking minute looking for my lost sister, Camilla.I’ll stop at nothing to find her, my own freedom wouldn’t make me think twice.My recklessness incites a devastating turn of events that collides my world with Dante Luca.The rumored vigilante hero.My best friend’s brother-in-law.The closer I get to him, the more we’re forced to face each other—our obsessions.His eyes are an intoxicating blue, and he is all hardened muscle.He is my enemy, but he is also my best ally.He is my torment, and my pleasure.…and I’m beginning to surrender. less

Caitriona I’m having my ex’s baby.Safe to say that’s not idealEspecially because he doesn’t even know that I’m alive. Now my son’s life is on the lineand I'll do whatever it takes to protect him,Including getting back togetherwith the man who tore my heart and soul apart. Gabe I saw her die in a fire.But then like a phoenix,She has risen from the ashes She's no longer the sweet innocent girl I lovedShe’s tough, feisty and passionate.I’m drawn to her in ways I never imagined... moreCaitriona I’m having my ex’s baby.Safe to say that’s not idealEspecially because he doesn’t even know that I’m alive. Now my son’s life is on the lineand I'll do whatever it takes to protect him,Including getting back togetherwith the man who tore my heart and soul apart. Gabe I saw her die in a fire.But then like a phoenix,She has risen from the ashes She's no longer the sweet innocent girl I lovedShe’s tough, feisty and passionate.I’m drawn to her in ways I never imagined. Someone made the biggest mistake of their lifeby trying to take our son away. I will destroy anyone who gets in my way.There will be blood.And it won’t be mine. less

Brute This was supposed to be nothing but business. I help her to take down the Domínguez cartel and set my kidnapped sister free. But nothing about Greta is as I expected. Not her killer curves, or her boldness. Or the way those hazel eyes of hers hold me captive from the moment our paths collide. She’s become a toxic mix of my dark desires. But no matter how much I crave her, I can't touch her... moreBrute This was supposed to be nothing but business. I help her to take down the Domínguez cartel and set my kidnapped sister free. But nothing about Greta is as I expected. Not her killer curves, or her boldness. Or the way those hazel eyes of hers hold me captive from the moment our paths collide. She’s become a toxic mix of my dark desires. But no matter how much I crave her, I can't touch her. Until the temptation proves too much… Greta For years, I’ve been fighting a bloody battle with the cartel responsible for kidnapping girls. I’m closer to revenge than I’ve ever been until Brute Hastings tears my life apart. A ruthlessly brutal, merciless, and lethally beautiful, leader of the Old Dogs Motorcycle Club and feared by all. He confuses me with his darkness and tenderness, and devastates me with his touch. I'm helpless to resist him, even if it means giving my soul to him. Until I realize it's all a lie. And I don’t know who the villain in this story is. I thought it was the cartel. Now I’m not so sure…Corrupted Sinner is the sixth interconnecting standalone in the Mafia Corrupted series. No other books should be read prior to this. It’s a Dark Mafia Romance complete with HEA and no cliffhangers. This book contains steamy scenes for mature readers only. less