Born into a world of power and danger, Amelia King's life is a gilded cage, ruled by the iron fist of her father, the notorious head of the King crime family. Her every move is watched, her destiny controlled. Yet, Amelia yearns for freedom, for a taste of the wild side. And on one fateful night, she indulges in a moment of pure recklessness, surrendering to a fiery passion with a mysterious stranger in the shadows of an alleyway. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. Amelia's steamy encounter was not with just any man but Alexei Ivanov, the dashing heir of the King family's fiercest rivals. This revelation ignites a forbidden romance, a dangerous liaison that defies family loyalties and threatens the fragile balance of power. Torn between duty and desire, Amelia is caught in a whirlwind of secret rendezvous and sultry nights with Alexei. He's the epitome of everything she's been taught to despise, yet he's the one man she finds irresistibly alluring. When someone discovers their love and attempts to use the information to seize power for themselves, can they survive in the deadly chessboard of mafia wars, or will it be the spark that ignites an all-out conflict? In this steamy, heart-pounding tale, Amelia King must decide if her heart's yearning for Alexei is worth risking everything she's ever known. This book mafiaViolenceForbidden LoveSpicy scenesA HEA

In the electrifying sequel to the steamy mafia romance, Vincent King is grappling with the weight of his new role as head of the family and the unsettling alliance formed through his sister Amelia's marriage to Alexei Ivanov. Haunted by the responsibilities of leadership and the shadows of the past, Vincent feels lost. When a loyal member of the King crime family suggests a strategic marriage to his daughter to show the house is not divided, Vincent agrees, seeing it as a necessary step to strengthen the family's power and protect its future. Eva, always the steadfast friend and confidante, has been a constant in Vincent's turbulent life. Amidst the chaos the King empire went through, Eva's presence had become a source of comfort and strength for him. When she learns of his engagement he is confused when she pulls away from him. As he prepares to enter a loveless marriage for the sake of the family, Vincent is struck by a sudden, undeniable realization - he is deeply, irrevocably in love with Eva. Torn between duty and desire, Vincent finds himself at a crossroads. Pursuing his feelings for Eva could jeopardize the fragile peace he has fought so hard to maintain within his family. Yet, denying his heart could mean losing the one person who has been his anchor in the storm. In this passionate and thrilling sequel, the stakes are higher as love, loyalty, and power collide. Vincent and Eva must decide if they are willing to risk the fragile peace for a chance at happiness, or if the shadows of their duties will forever keep their hearts apart.

Gia, spurned by Vincent King, finds herself thrust into a world brimming with conflict and dangerous liaisons. Her heart still stinging from Vincent's betrayal, Gia is forced to consider a strategic marriage to Vincent’s cousin and new second-in-command, Marco, as dictated by her father's machinations. However, Gia views Marco as nothing more than a consolation prize, a bitter reminder of her rejection. Marco, secretly enamored with Gia from a distance, is determined to win her heart. He promises Gia her freedom should she choose not to marry him after their courtship, a pledge stemming from his belief in true love, inspired by his parents' passionate romance. But Gia is skeptical, unable to shake the feeling of being a pawn in a larger game. As Gia reluctantly agrees to get to know Marco, she encounters his closest friends, Dante and Nico, who introduce her to a world where she can assert control over her destiny and desires. This unexpected turn ignites a fierce desire in Gia to break free from the chains of expectation and to explore her own path in love and power. However, this newfound independence comes at a price. Gia's growing closeness with Dante and Nico, alongside her evolving relationship with Marco, places her at the heart of a complex web of emotions and power struggles. Her father's ambition and the volatile politics of the mafia world threaten to unravel the delicate balance she tries to maintain. In a society where alliances shift like sand and power is the ultimate aphrodisiac, Gia's journey is fraught with danger and betrayal. She must navigate the treacherous waters of love, desire, and familial duty, all while forging her own identity in a world that seeks to define her. As she becomes more entangled in her unconventional relationships, Gia faces the ultimate embracing her newfound strength and independence could shatter the fragile peace within the mafia or lead her to a love beyond her wildest dreams.

Lev, the scarred and tormented brother of Alexei Ivanov, bears the physical and emotional scars of a childhood fire and the subsequent abandonment by his father. His pursuit of vengeance resulted in five years in a psychiatric facility. Desperate to escape the shackles of hatred and self-loathing, he seeks solace in the arms of a sex worker. But not just any—Serena is a dominatrix whose therapeutic approach reveals an uncanny understanding of Lev’s deep-seated traumas. Driven by a fervent desire for change, Lev makes a radical Serena moves in with him and makes him her only client to expedite the healing. This unusual living arrangement opens the door to a world of new experiences for Lev, challenging his perceptions of power, trust, control, and emotional openness. Simultaneously, Serena finds an unexpected refuge from a dangerous ex who has been relentlessly stalking her—a peril she hadn't disclosed to Lev. Alexei, witnessing his brother's transformation and grappling with the expansion of his own family, contemplates Lev's reintegration into their lives. But the road to reconciliation is fraught with obstacles. Lev must prove that he can transcend his past and become a man worthy of forgiveness.