Nothing But Trouble Series by C.M. Steele

Dante Franchetti starts plotting the moment he finds out that his cousin, visiting from Seattle, Tony Franchetti has been shot in the leg by a rival crime boss, Michael Flanagan. Seeking revenge, Dante’s men kidnap Michael Flanagan’s only daughter, Diana Flanagan. It’s only fair considering she’s the cause of the attack on Tony Franchetti and deserves her fate. Sweet Regan Daley arrives in Chicago to visit her abrasive American cousin Diana... moreDante Franchetti starts plotting the moment he finds out that his cousin, visiting from Seattle, Tony Franchetti has been shot in the leg by a rival crime boss, Michael Flanagan. Seeking revenge, Dante’s men kidnap Michael Flanagan’s only daughter, Diana Flanagan. It’s only fair considering she’s the cause of the attack on Tony Franchetti and deserves her fate. Sweet Regan Daley arrives in Chicago to visit her abrasive American cousin Diana. Leaving her parents and boyfriend behind in Ireland, she never expected to be accidentally kidnapped and mistaken for Diana Flanagan. Taking the bait, Dante knows the Irish beauty tied to the chair before him isn’t Flanagan’s daughter. Dante doesn’t care. He’s keeping her, even though he knows she’s going to be nothing but trouble. less

Two innocent pawns get mixed up in their loved ones’ troubles only to find that passion comes in the most unexpected ways. Declan Sullivan lost his girlfriend to a mobster. He should be angry, but he was too busy struggling against the temptation that was the mobster’s little sister. Silvia Franchetti immediately felt the attraction and tried to fight it... moreTwo innocent pawns get mixed up in their loved ones’ troubles only to find that passion comes in the most unexpected ways. Declan Sullivan lost his girlfriend to a mobster. He should be angry, but he was too busy struggling against the temptation that was the mobster’s little sister. Silvia Franchetti immediately felt the attraction and tried to fight it. But can they keep up the tension and stay away from each other until she leaves, or will the need be too great for them to resist? This is a fast-moving, sexy romance. Although it can be read as a standalone, it’s the second book in the Nothing but Trouble Series. Book One: Taking the Bait less