In the deadly world of the mafia, love is a dangerous game—one that only the brave can survive. Lia Sutton thought she left chaos behind when she moved to Paradise Valley for a fresh start. But her world shatters when she meets Alexander Vitale, the notorious and magnetic mafia king, who lives by a code of power, wealth, and violence. Drawn into a world where loyalty is bought in blood and betrayal can strike from the shadows, Lia’s quiet life is turned upside down in an instant. In Alexander’s world, desire is a risk. But from the moment he sets his eyes on Lia, he’s determined to make her his—no matter the price. Their chemistry is explosive, each touch pulling them deeper into forbidden territory. Yet, as passion consumes them, the dangers around them grow. With every kiss, Lia is drawn deeper into a world of influence, desire, and danger—one that could destroy her if she isn’t careful. While Alexander will stop at nothing to protect her, his refusal to walk away from his mafia throne leaves Lia with a retreat to the quiet life she longs for or place her trust in a man whose enemies lurk around every turn. But in a game where weakness means death, trusting the wrong person could be their greatest mistake. Seductive and thrillingly intense, His Ruthless Claim pulls you into a world of power and obsession, where love is the ultimate risk—and surrendering to it might just be deadly.