Francesca De Marco dedicated her life to the Mafia. And the Mafia took without shame. It took her mother. It took her brother. It took everything. And still, she gave. But no matter her hard work and commitment, A woman would never be taken seriously in a man’s world. To the Family, her only use was her ability to be married off. To use her as a pawn, when she was born to be a Queen. But Francesca De Marco is done giving. This time, it’s her turn to take. \\\\\\\\ Tainted Princess is Book 1 of a Duet, and ends on a cliffhanger. Book 2, Bastard Prince, will follow shortly. • Arranged Marriage • Enemies to Lovers This book contains scenes of violence, strong language, and explicit sexual content. It is recommended for readers over the age of 18. Reader discretion is advised. Possible triggers include: • drug use • homicide

Enzo Argenti was a born opportunist. And this was just the kind of thing he’d been looking for. It was an arrangement. A deal. Marry the girl, get into the life. And try to keep his heart out of the equation. But Francesca De Marco was so much more than he’d been told. And now someone was trying to hurt her. Someone was trying to take the woman who meant the world to him. They call him the Bastard Prince of Las Vegas But they have no idea. This time, he’ll show them what a Bastard he can really be. ​​​​​​​\\\\\* Bastard Prince is BOOK TWO of TWO in the Castoff Empire Duet. YOU MUST READ BOOK ONE, TAINTED PRINCESS, BEFORE ENJOYING THIS BOOK This book contains scenes of violence, strong language, adult situations, and explicit sexual content. It is recommended for readers over the age of 18. Reader discretion is advised.

Mia Secrets were never good. I knew that. But I had spent so long protecting mine I didn’t even remember what a life without lies felt like. But this man? He made me want to spill my soul at his feet Just to watch him play with the pieces. But every secret has a price And when mine comes due The cost may be more than I could ever hope to pay. Rocco She shot me down. It’s not like it had never happened before. I mean, it was rare, but it had happened. But this woman? Man, there was something about her that I just couldn’t shake. It was starting to look like I really didn’t want to. But when the truth came out And I finally saw the whole picture I knew I’d do whatever it took to keep her. To keep them both. \\\* This is book three in the Castoff Empire series. It is written as a standalone, but for best enjoyment, I encourage you to read the pervious books in the series in order.