Dark Reign Series by A.G. Kirkham

Nero was born and raised to take over "La Famiglia". It is his destiny. Along with this power comes traditions, one being marrying a dutiful wife to have dutiful babies and raise them to respect the ways of the family. It is a severe handicap to fall in love. Enemies take those you love and use them to their advantage... moreNero was born and raised to take over "La Famiglia". It is his destiny. Along with this power comes traditions, one being marrying a dutiful wife to have dutiful babies and raise them to respect the ways of the family. It is a severe handicap to fall in love. Enemies take those you love and use them to their advantage. Can Nero resist the youth and charm of Felicia or will she be the downfall of his destiny? Can he lose all he desires by letting his heart rule instead of his head?Felicia always knew that she would be promised in marriage, but was assured by her father that her future husband would be a man that she could fall in love with and would love her in return. Instead, when an attack hits the school, Felicia grabs her friend's hand and they run for their lives. Her quick thinking saved them both and her reward, Nero. Felicia understands tradition and the ways of the Famiglia but was not prepared to marry the next Capo. How does she make a man made of ice fall in love with her? less

Luciano owes La Famiglia everything. With his father dead, Marco Moretti raised him as his own and Nero is more than his best friend, he’s like a brother. Yet, he can’t ignore his attraction to Grazia, the Moretti princess. To avoid distraction, he leaves home to focus on becoming the best soldier and underboss he can be. But when La Famiglia tries to marry off Grazia, he realizes he’ll do whatever it takes to make her his. Even if all hell breaks loose... moreLuciano owes La Famiglia everything. With his father dead, Marco Moretti raised him as his own and Nero is more than his best friend, he’s like a brother. Yet, he can’t ignore his attraction to Grazia, the Moretti princess. To avoid distraction, he leaves home to focus on becoming the best soldier and underboss he can be. But when La Famiglia tries to marry off Grazia, he realizes he’ll do whatever it takes to make her his. Even if all hell breaks loose.Grazia’s been in love with Luciano since she can remember. She’s managed to avoid her father’s plan to marry her off, but that time has come to an end. Grazia’s out of excuses and knows she’ll be married to someone she doesn’t love. When Luciano announces his intentions, she’s thrilled, but the fallout is nothing they planned on. less