The Welsh Kings Trilogy Series by Raya Morris Edwards

Clara Prothero’s life starts when her father passes away after her eighteenth birthday, leaving her with nothing except his best friend, the Welsh Mafia King, Merrick Llwyd.And overnight her life changes completely.In Merrick, the head of the elusive Welsh Mafia, Clara finds a friend and a financial guardian who finally sets her free to be herself and live the way she’s always wanted.But now, six years later, she’s back home after graduating college and something is different... moreClara Prothero’s life starts when her father passes away after her eighteenth birthday, leaving her with nothing except his best friend, the Welsh Mafia King, Merrick Llwyd.And overnight her life changes completely.In Merrick, the head of the elusive Welsh Mafia, Clara finds a friend and a financial guardian who finally sets her free to be herself and live the way she’s always wanted.But now, six years later, she’s back home after graduating college and something is different.Has Merrick always been so…handsome and magnetic?Or has everything changed?MerrickMerrick Llwyd finds himself tasked with arranging Clara’s marriage now that she’s done with college and back home in Providence.The only problem?He can’t stand the thought of marrying her off to billionaire heir, Osian Cardiff. In fact, he can’t stand the thought of her with anyone.Except himself.Caught between their undeniable chemistry, his duties as the Welsh King, and his growing feelings for Clara, Merrick finds himself unable to make a choice.Until Clara makes it for him with one shocking request.The fabric of Merrick and Clara's safe world begins to unravel in the face of deep betrayal, deceit, revenge, and a burning, new desire that can't be contained. Will opening the door to their feelings be a descent into hell or paradise?Paradise Descent is the first book in the Welsh Kings Trilogy. It is an age gap (24&45) romance that can be read as a standalone. It contains content only suitable for an adult audience. It is dual POV and has a HEA. less

CadenAfter a difficult start, top Mafia commander in the Welsh Organization, Caden Payne is ready to turn over a new leaf. And with that resolution comes his biggest mission yet—full management of a multibillion dollar private security training base.The only problem?In order to get the funding, he’s been paired up with the daughter of the project’s beneficiary—their biggest competitor and rival, Johansen Enterprises.Circe Johansen isn’t his type... moreCadenAfter a difficult start, top Mafia commander in the Welsh Organization, Caden Payne is ready to turn over a new leaf. And with that resolution comes his biggest mission yet—full management of a multibillion dollar private security training base.The only problem?In order to get the funding, he’s been paired up with the daughter of the project’s beneficiary—their biggest competitor and rival, Johansen Enterprises.Circe Johansen isn’t his type. And he’s definitely not interested in her like that, despite having to work closely with her to complete his mission. But the biggest shock isn’t that he falls hard and fast…it’s the secrets she reveals that just might break his heart.CirceGood girl, billionaire heiress, Circe Johansen is the perfect daughter. Raised to take over her father’s empire, she’s finally stepping into the role of COO. And with that comes her biggest mission yet.Unfortunately, it’s alongside tattooed, mafia bad boy, Caden Payne.She’s determined to come out on top. The only problem—he’s nothing like she thought he would be. And when she gets a taste of what’s beneath his rough exterior, she just keeps coming back for more.Until she’s not sure anymore whose side she’s on.Prince of Ink & Scars is a dual POV, semi dark, mafia lite romance. It can be read as a standalone. If read as a trilogy, it should be read as the second book as it contains one spoiler for the first book, Paradise Descent.This book contains some content that may be triggering. less