He was one of my best friends until he went to prison. Now he’s the monster that haunts my dreams. Mal is a beast. He’s torn on the inside, scarred on the outside, and beautiful through and through. A demon with a perfect smile and a vicious temper. Life was good. We had our perfect me, Mal, and Carmine. Until Mal went to prison and Carmine and his family were murdered—by my father. Our entire lives were plunged into chaos and sorrow, and I was alone. But now Mal’s back and he wants revenge. He has a list, and every name is a death. He’ll stop at nothing to get vengeance for our lost friend. And I’m going to help him. Guilt and shame infect every moment we spend together. I want Mal’s big, rough hands on my hips and his full lips against my throat, but I can’t give myself to pleasure. Not when Carmine’s killers are still free. Not when my father’s still breathing. The deeper we slide into darkness and blood, the harder we fall for each other. All that stands between the monster and my bliss are a ghost, some memories, and my sociopathic father. Welcome to the first book in the Falsone Crime Family series. It’s a steamy, dark ride, so get ready and enjoy.