Mafia's Obsession Series by Summer Cooper

She's desperate for love, any kind will do... Unwanted. Ungrateful. Bitch.That's what Marie's mother always calls her.She never wanted Marie in the first place and never stops reminding her.Marie almost escaped her abusive mother once.If only she really could have been a bitch.If only she could have left and let her mother rot away in her sickbed...She could be at university now, studying to become a doctor.Instead, she's trapped in a place where she's an outcast... moreShe's desperate for love, any kind will do... Unwanted. Ungrateful. Bitch.That's what Marie's mother always calls her.She never wanted Marie in the first place and never stops reminding her.Marie almost escaped her abusive mother once.If only she really could have been a bitch.If only she could have left and let her mother rot away in her sickbed...She could be at university now, studying to become a doctor.Instead, she's trapped in a place where she's an outcast.Day after day, taking care of her mother's every need and enduring every abuse.Until she meets him. Surely, a man like that wouldn't notice her. Except... he had. But good things never happen to someone like her, do they?What if the rumours about him being mafia are true?Would it even matter?Warning: Story contains strong language, domestic abuse and adult scenes that may be upsetting. Intended for adults only. less

She’s finally free… or so she thinks.Her mother is dead.Marie was a good daughter, even if her mother never said it.But now, she’s finally free from Ruby’s hatred and abuse.Part of her thinks she should be dancing and singing: “Ding dong the bitch is dead!”Instead, all she feels is the intensity of the silence in her empty house.She needs comfort, kindness, and a little love…And the only person she might get that from is Matteo.She learned young that she couldn’t rely on anyone. Ever... moreShe’s finally free… or so she thinks.Her mother is dead.Marie was a good daughter, even if her mother never said it.But now, she’s finally free from Ruby’s hatred and abuse.Part of her thinks she should be dancing and singing: “Ding dong the bitch is dead!”Instead, all she feels is the intensity of the silence in her empty house.She needs comfort, kindness, and a little love…And the only person she might get that from is Matteo.She learned young that she couldn’t rely on anyone. Ever.She thought she could make an exception for him, though.But a strange and sudden departure sow the seeds of doubt.She hopes her mother wasn’t right about all men.They can’t all be lying, deceitful cheaters.Not Matteo — her Matteo.He isn’t only after one thing… is he?Warning: Story contains strong language and adult scenes. Intended for adults only. less

His life for hers.Who would want to harm a Mafia boss’s wife?A lot of people… but who would dare?When Matteo married her, he thought all of Marie’s suffering would be over.He thought that would protect her.He thought he could protect her.But he was wrong.Maybe someone hates her that much, they want her dead?Or maybe someone’s trying to kill her to get to him?Either way, he’s going to get to the bottom of it.He’ll make sure she’s safe if it’s the last thing he’ll do... moreHis life for hers.Who would want to harm a Mafia boss’s wife?A lot of people… but who would dare?When Matteo married her, he thought all of Marie’s suffering would be over.He thought that would protect her.He thought he could protect her.But he was wrong.Maybe someone hates her that much, they want her dead?Or maybe someone’s trying to kill her to get to him?Either way, he’s going to get to the bottom of it.He’ll make sure she’s safe if it’s the last thing he’ll do.He won’t let history repeat itself.Warning: Story contains strong language and adult scenes. Intended for adults only.This is book 2 of the Mafia’s Obsession Series. Reading order for the series:Mafia’s Dirty SecretMafia’s Fake BrideMafia’s Final Play less