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Born in Blood Collection Volume 1 by Cora Reilly
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe first four books in the bestselling Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles in one big book! Bound By Honor. Bound By Duty. Bound By Hatred. Bound By Temptation. -
Sins: The Debt: Sins, Book 3 by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTia. I've done my best to avoid him. But when his dark eyes lock onto mine, this time, I know there's nowhere I can go. Nowhere I can hide. Nowhere he won't find me. He is Smoke. Head of the D'Angelos. Gorgeous and haunting. Brutal and ruthless. He rules Chicago, and I owe him a debt. And now…he owns me. Smoke. I should send her away…...Categorized as:
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Libra by Marilena Barbagallo
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTerza nella linea dei Dodici e prima a essersi sacrificata per la dinastia. Nessuno mi ha obbligata a sposarmi, l’ho voluto io. Dovevo scappare dai miei demoni e dai miei sentimenti sbagliati. Desideravo vincolarmi, in modo da non poter essere più libera di correre verso l’oscurità...Categorized as:
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Captivated by Him by Measha Stone
When the mob came after me, Jakub Staszek kept me safe. But his protection has a price. .. Me. When he caught me drinking underage in his club five years ago, Jakub spanked my bare bottom like a naughty little girl. But when he took off his belt today, he had a different use in mind for it. It was to bind my arms and leave me helpless for a much rougher, much more shameful lesson... -
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Runaway by bazookah
𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲. 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤... -
The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 5 by 945
THE LONG GOODBYE. It's been three years since Eui-joon last saw Gunwoo and there have been a lot of changes. Eui-joon no longer works his punishing graveyard shift at the convenience store, but instead works in sales at a small company where, as the newest employee, he's constantly running errands for his boss... -
Perfectly Imperfect Complete Set by Neva Altaj
A collection of the first three books in the Perfectly Imperfect Series. PAINTED SCARS. I get anything I desire. And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator. She doesn't know it yet,. But I am not letting her go. The deal - is off. BROKEN WHISPERS. The most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,. And the Bratva's most feared monster. I loved her from afar for so long,... -
Captive Vows by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey stole me in the dark—. A daughter traded like blood money. My father handed me to the Bratva. Now I belong to Luka Dubinin. Older. Colder. Sin in a tailored suit. He doesn’t force my submission. He seduces it with silence and steel. Builds me a studio. Watches me dance. Burns me alive with every glance. I swore I’d never break. Never beg. Never love a man like him. But I crave his voice... -
Protective Phlox by Brooklyn Cross
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI‘d let her walk out of my life once before, but this time, she wasn’t getting away. Savannah Freeborn was mine. I was a mafia boss’s son and she was an FBI agent, so I should’ve kept my distance. But, I didn’t. The moment I touched her I knew that my fate was sealed. We were never meant to be and as hard as I tried to get Savannah out of my blood, I couldn’t do it...Categorized as:
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Beauty and the Daddy: A Dark Mafia, Age Gap Romance by Milli Rabbit
In the mafia, they call me The Beast of New York. And she’s the beautiful virgin who just made a mistake. Belle is a gorgeous disaster—kind, selfless, and with curves that make me want to take her innocence. I’m a broken widower doing a terrible job of raising my six‑year‑old daughter. The throne to my father’s empire is up for grabs, and there are only two... -
The Devil's Crown-Part Two by Monica James
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll The Pretty Things Trilogy Spin-Off. With the enemy dead, my throne awaits my return. But the reason I’m still standing is being held captive by another foe. -
Corrupt Gods Collection by Cora Kenborn, Catherine Wiltcher
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA thrilling arranged marriage mafia romance collection where every choice has a consequence…. A Santiago is a lesson in ruin. A Carrera bleeds for revenge. Thalia Santiago is the daughter of my enemy. A beautiful rebel with a single cause. Impulsive. Fearless. And ripe for her father's undoing. I recognized her the moment she stepped into my casino... -
Hostile Devil: Giovanni & India Duet by Autumn Archer
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings6. Hostile Devil : A Dark Age Gap Mafia Romance (Souza Cartel: Giovanni). by Autumn Archer (Author) , Hostile Kingdom (Author). 4. 8 out of 5 stars (9). He's my devil. My forever. I've grown up around the Souza cartel, never fully realizing the brothers would never let me go. That the powerful gangsters around me would protect me at all costs... -
Cherished Union by Brooke Summers
When the woman he cherishes above all else has been hurt… his inner demons come out to play. Adelina Gallo’s life changed in the blink of an eye. She always knew that she’d be used to further her family’s connections. Hayden Gallagher is portrayed as a monster. Someone that Adelina should be fearful of... -
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Until the End by London Miller
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLauren Thompson. After learning the truth behind her father's tragic murder, Lauren vowed never to go near another Volkov again, but sometimes matters of the heart are too strong to resist. .. Mishca Volkov. As a Captain in the Volkov Bratva, Mishca has pledged his loyalty to the Vory v Zakone, but he soon finds himself at odds with the life he's always known. .. Until the End... -
Forbidden Love by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI chose to become a Bellanti… but no one walks away from the Bruno family. My life was planned for me, down to the smallest detail. I was to be a gift for a man loyal to my uncle, a pretty little prize. When I ran away, I did it for love. I should have known my uncle would never allow it. They say all’s fair in love and war, but sometimes they’re the same thing. And nothing about this is fair...Categorized as:
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Possessing Bella by Penelope Wylde
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsValerian:. Darkness and pain is all I have ever known. I wear the scars on my body to prove my claim. I'm an empty shell with no soul or heart. I spend my days in the murky shadows where sin is the only constant. I wait for death to claim me. But he's not coming today. Not when I see the light of heaven in her emerald eyes. Shields break from around my soul and light comes in...Categorized as:
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Avenging Azalea by Brooklyn Cross
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMF, Mafia, Age Gap, OW Drama (No Cheating), OTT/JP, Family Drama, Found Family, Interconnected Standalone. I promised that I would avenge her, and I always kept my promises. I, Titus Mikhailov, am the calm that holds back the storm in my family. For years, I’ve kept the peace, negotiated, and found common ground between those I love most in this world...Categorized as:
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Dreams of the Vengeful by Adelaide Forrest
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOur love was written in blood, but our dream was born from death. Once upon a time, I had it all. Born heir apparent to one of the Six Families,. I was destined for greatness. Wealth and power were in my blood, and. sweet Thalia was one more means to an end. Until they banished me from the watchful city,. stripping me of everything I possessed,. my name, my home, all I’d come to hold dear,...Categorized as:
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Her Mafia Queen by Persephone Black
Caitlin O' Fearless. Rebellious. Wild. And her fire is a threat to my icy heart. As a ruthless Mafia Queen, my steely self-control is legendary. But Caitlin’s blazing spirit ignited a passion in me I had no idea I was capable of. I sent her away to shield her, but her safety is still my obsession...Categorized as:
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Ruthless Vows by Victoria Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRomeo & Juliet have nothing on a made mafia member and the one woman he was supposed to stay away from. Dante De Santis. I took an oath in blood–one that binds me to the mafia until my dying breath. I vow to live and die by the family. Murder. Extortion. Manipulation…it’s all in an honest day’s work. I didn’t know who she was when she walked into my sex club, but I damn sure do now... -
Arranged Marriage to the Mafia Enemy: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance — A Dark, Opposites Attract 2-Hour Short Read by Alicia Bradford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSHE WAS A BARGAIN. HE WAS THE DEVIL WHO BOUGHT HER. She was raised to survive ruthless men. He was raised to own them. Now, to save her crumbling family empire, Ekaterina Sokolova is forced into a marriage she never agreed to—with the one man powerful enough to destroy everything she loves. Kirill Volkov. Cold. Calculated. Untouchable. A mafia king who doesn’t make deals—he collects debts... -
Jaded Devil by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’LL SHOW HER WHAT A DEVIL DOES WHEN AN ANGEL FALLS INTO HIS LAP. I met her the day I killed her father. She stood there, soaked in his blood, and swore she’d make me pay when the time was right. Twenty years later, that day has come. She’s beautiful now. A dark temptation I never expected. But Renata Lombardi is in far over her head. Because she thinks this is a game of kill or be killed... -
Mafia Crown by L. Steele
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMine to destroy. Mine to ruin. She belongs to me. .. He’s my second chance. The man with the face of my first love. A terrifying and magnetically gorgeous man with brutal blue eyes. An outlaw whose very presence sucks the air from my lungs. A monster who doesn't remember his past, whose soul is shrouded in scars, pain, and darkness. A villain who refuses to acknowledge my very existence...Categorized as:
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Savage Beauty by Rosa Milano
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings: an enemies-to-lovers mafia romance. -
Persephone & Hades by Lee Savino, Stasia Black
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’m king of the criminal underworld. I always get what I want. And she’s my obsession. Cora is new to the city of sin. Her innocent blue eyes beg for me to claim her. But I’m not the billionaire she thinks I am. There’s a darkness within me. And Cora is a shining light. She’s beautiful. A virgin. I’m ruthless. A beast. She found me for a reason. She’ll be my queen... -
Dark Throne by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI want him. And I hate him. I've known him my whole life. He's the boy who loved to torment me,. pulling the ends of my braids. But when he catches me on his family's property,. He does worse than that. I plan to pay him back for his punishments,. but my little prank goes awry. I've made a terrible mistake,. angering our family's deadly rivals. My obedience is demanded to make amends... -
Beauty & the Rose by Lee Savino, Stasia Black
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe conclusion to the Beauty's Beast trilogy. They say the gods will accept no small sacrifice. To appease them you must give your all. I’ve sacrificed everything. Lived through loss, and learned to love. To take the beauty with the pain. The rose with the thorns. This love story isn’t perfect, but it’s ours. We’ll hold onto it forever. And hope our forever is longer than a day. -
Twisted Crown: a dark mafia arranged marriage romance by Alexa Michaels
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe gambled with kings to save her cousin. Now, there’s no way out. Penelope. An impromptu trip to visit my relatives reveals an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise. My baby cousin, the sweetest creature to ever walk this Earth, is getting married. It’s not a love match. She’s never even met the man! I expected my visit to be chaotic... -
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Beautiful Agony by Brook Wilder
What’s the cost of trusting your life to a lethal bratva king? Vadim Stravinsky isn’t just dangerous. He’s the king of a criminal empire, with enemies deadlier than his icy stare. When he dragged me into his world, I didn’t expect survival to come with a diamond ring and vows whispered in the shadows. But secrets now bind us tighter than any vow... -
Twisted Obsession by Dani René
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsComing soon from USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, is a steamy arranged marriage, mafia romance that crosses the line between obsession and love. Obsession. It’s a sickness she brought upon me. And I’m about to make her pay. I shouldn’t bring her into my world. But it was my father’s wish, it was the ultimate revenge on our enemies. A poised, pristine princess, too pure for this life...Categorized as:
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Deep Heart by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn emotional connection with a young girl changes Onyx's life. Soon after his chance encounter with the little girl on the swing, Onyx's father is murdered. He steps into the role of president of Killere Motorcycle Club, leading his MC brothers forward. Until he's ambushed by the Feds and doing eighteen months in prison... -
SINS of the Syndicate: The Debt by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTia/. I've done my best to avoid him. But when his dark eyes lock onto mine, this time,. I know there's nowhere I can go. Nowhere I can hide. Nowhere he won't find me. He is Smoke. Head of the D'Angelos. Gorgeous and haunting. Brutal and ruthless. He rules Chicago, and I owe him a debt. And now…he owns me. Smoke/. I should send her away…...Categorized as:
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Heiress of Roses by Asia Monét
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLexie. Most cartel women have one be the perfect wife to the most eligible made man available. That’s far from my purpose. After years of climbing up the ropes and proving my worth to my father’s organization, I was more than trophy wife material. Still, that hasn’t stopped my father from searching for the ideal husband to have by my side... -
Nikolai: Through The Devil's Eyes by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNikolai Popov was raised in a criminal entity that’s as bigoted as it is violent. A byproduct of a woman pushed to the brink, he’s lived a hard and fast life that often sees him facing a line-up, yet he's not spent one night behind bars. After a confrontation with a known enemy, Nikolai stumbles upon an angel precariously balancing on the balustrade between good and evil...Categorized as:
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Inevitable - The Epilogue by Charlene Namdhari, Joe Arden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNote: This book must be listened to after books one through four. Come join me. .. . "I loved you yesterday. I'll love you today, and I'll love you tomorrow, princess. " (Drake Princeton). "I'll give you anything, sweetheart, just to have one lifetime with you. " (Trent Shaw). "Forever. That's how long I'll love you, baby boy, even if you can't. " (Lorenzo Rossi)... -
Bratva Bastard by Misty Winters
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCrissy. A kind stranger calmed me down from one of the worst flights of my life. I forgot my Xanax and started to have a panic attack, 30,000 feet in the air. Little did I know that day would change my life forever. Maxim Kozlov looked and acted the part of a kind stranger. He’s a massive, powerfully strong bastard with brutal, deep blue eyes that promise all kinds of delicious things...Categorized as:
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Savage Justice by Penelope Wylde
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings*A full length 80,000-word dark Bratva mafia romance novel. It's the first in the series and opens up the SONS OF BRATVA SAVAGES world that ends with a HEA for this couple and opens up the story for book two. They call him the god of war. Damaged. Lethal. Ruthless to the point of savagery. They’re not wrong...Categorized as:
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Soiled Touch by Ember Davis
He dirties her up and she cleanses his soul. VIKTOR ORLOV. I have no problem taking advantage of the power, prestige, and wealth my last name and family give me. Why shouldn’t I? My brothers have the empire covered and my role in the family has never been clear beyond being the youngest... -
Debt of My Soul by K.P. Haven
Fleur. Nine years. That’s how long I spent in a relationship wasted on my ex. When my world crumbles apart in front of me, I make a desperate escape. Only now, I’m stuck in a tiny Mississippi town with a dilapidated farmhouse I don’t know how to fix. Enter Adam, the town’s contractor. Finding solace in his expertise and kindness, he might just be the one to help me rebuild more than just my home...Categorized as:
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Ruthless Heart by Marlee Wray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm the only one who doesn't know who he is. .. He's the sort of man you fantasize about. Gorgeous, strong, successful. But the Celtic tattoo on his hand is a clue that there's more to him than meets the eye. Liam Callahan is one of the most powerful men in Boston. A boss in the Irish Mafia. I'm too naive to suspect. At first...Categorized as:
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Borgata by Katarina E. Tonks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSamantha finds herself imprisoned in a world of illegal trade and criminal activity, where she must face the consequences of her actions and repay her father's debt. She also will try to resist a mob boss, who understands her on a much deeper level than her heart can allow. -
The Cleaner by Brooke Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey call me The Cleaner. My job? Make bodies disappear without a trace. I've done it for years—killed to protect my family, my crew. And I'd do it all over again without a second thought. Then there’s her—Lisa Turner. She’s the perfect storm that I didn’t see coming. I met her years ago, a broken girl with eyes that screamed for salvation... -
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From the Ashes by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the ashes. That was my plan from the very beginning. To rise from the inferno and build something new with Makaylie. She’s everything I never knew I wanted. Everything I thought I didn’t need. So when her safety is in question because of my very existence, I must protect her. Even if it’s from the men who look up to me as their leader... -
Dangerous Conceit by Ali Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLexi is a bartender in disguise, a chameleon—an assassin. Everything Lexi has become is all to keep a four-year-old girl safe. Moretti knows that Lexi will do whatever he says for the sake of the child and orders her to remove Crime Boss Angelo Tomassi from his throne... -
Twisting Grace: A Dark Ugly Duckling Retelling by Emily Klepp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am suffocating in a world where wealth and appearances are everything. My so-called family only cares about my money. Every part of my life is controlled, from what I wear to how much I eat. I am their puppet, and this is their show. When everything finally comes crashing down, it’s Cyrus who cuts the strings that keep me tied to their strict expectations... -
Beauty and the Beast by L. Steele
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"Run my Beauty. .. If I catch you, you are MINE. .. ". Michael Byron Domenico Sovrano. The Capo of Sicily's notorious Mafia company. My father owed him,. so he took me to repay the debt. And married me to further his own ambitions. I hate him, I am determined to resist him. But what happens when I begin to fall for my new husband. . -
The Roma's Claim by Shae Coon
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis world is thick with sadistic intent. Greta. My life was simple. Every day, I went to the same coffee shop to write about clumsy heroines and the hot guys who loved them. That was my life. .. until it wasn’t. Now every lash of an antique leather strap against my skin is commanded by Emiliano Calvano, the underboss of the Calvano mafia...Categorized as:
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The Devil's Syndicate Boxset by Sarah Bailey
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe Devil's Syndicate - The Complete Series including:. Deceived. Defied. Derailed. Debauched. Depraved. And three never released before short stories - Devil, Deviant and Devote. Four of them. One of me. Who will give in first? It started when they stole me from my life. The daughter of a crime lord who ruled with an iron fist. The heir to a family of blood and ruin...
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