The Ring: The Price of Love in a Dangerous Game
The Elusive Authoress
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
4.00
· Steam/Spice level: 2 of 5
Behind closed doors [?]
· 2 ratings · 363 pages · Published: 14 Nov 2025
Two years later, Lilly becomes a target for one of the mafia gangs when her striking beauty and sharp intellect catch the eye of Marcus, the gang's charismatic and powerful leader. The gang is heavily involved in human trafficking, and a wealthy client is ready to pay a significant price to claim her as a prized asset. Yet, as Marcus pursues this lucrative deal, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to Lilly, developing genuine feelings for her that challenge his ruthless way of life.
As their complicated relationship deepens, a formidable and mysterious organization known as "The Ring" rises to power, targeting mafia members and systematically eliminating them and their loved ones. With danger closing in, Lilly becomes Marcus’s greatest vulnerability, igniting an intense determination within him to protect her at all costs. Caught between his loyalty to the gang and the blossoming love for Lilly, Marcus must navigate the ruthless society while confronting the dark realities of his existence.
Sponsored links / Remove ads
Tagged as:
- mafia 2
- contemporary 1
- dark romance 1
- angst 1
- mystery 1
- m-f romance 1
- friends to lovers 1
- abduction 1
- cheerful/happy heroine 1
- competent heroine 1
- independent heroine 1
- take-charge heroine 1
- sweet/gentle heroine 1
- virgin heroine 1
- working class heroine 1
- alpha male 1
- bad boys 1
- grumpy/cold hero 1
- rich hero 1
- Add topics
- content warnings
- human trafficking 2
- suicide / ideation 1
- alcoholism 1
- Format
- first person pov 1
