The Crane Family Series by Melony Ann

When your mafia boss father becomes obsessed with your sexy, beautiful girlfriend, complications are bound to arise.I never saw Jessa coming, but sitting next to her in class was the best thing that ever happened to me. I couldn’t stop thinking about her when I went home that night. Her wide, innocent eyes haunted my dreams and I couldn’t stop thinking about my lips on hers. I knew she was made for me... moreWhen your mafia boss father becomes obsessed with your sexy, beautiful girlfriend, complications are bound to arise.I never saw Jessa coming, but sitting next to her in class was the best thing that ever happened to me. I couldn’t stop thinking about her when I went home that night. Her wide, innocent eyes haunted my dreams and I couldn’t stop thinking about my lips on hers. I knew she was made for me. Despite my billions and unlimited resources to keep her hidden from my family, my father set his sights on my girl. I discovered real quick just how far I would go to be her fiercest defender.To protect her, I would have to unleash a darkness that I fought so hard to keep hidden deep within or leave. I only hope she can forgive me one day. less

I left the mafia years ago. I can’t deal with emotionless killings like my brothers do. I never expected I’d get sucked back in.The girl of my dreams walked into my office for an interview last year. I haven’t been able to get her out of my head. Jessa is beautiful, quiet, and mysterious. Ever since I saw her, I couldn’t stop thinking about making her mine. Problem is, I’m the CEO of Crane Enterprises; her boss.When she doesn’t show up to work, my protective instincts go into overdrive... moreI left the mafia years ago. I can’t deal with emotionless killings like my brothers do. I never expected I’d get sucked back in.The girl of my dreams walked into my office for an interview last year. I haven’t been able to get her out of my head. Jessa is beautiful, quiet, and mysterious. Ever since I saw her, I couldn’t stop thinking about making her mine. Problem is, I’m the CEO of Crane Enterprises; her boss.When she doesn’t show up to work, my protective instincts go into overdrive. Surprised me to find out the mafia is after her. They won’t be getting her. Not with my family on her side.Defending her means admitting I love her and diving back into the dangerous, dark as midnight world I fought so hard to leave. But I’ll do anything to keep her safe. Even if it costs me everything. less

I’ve always been perfectly content being a billionaire bachelor playboy. My reputation in the tabloids was that of Bedroom God, and I relished in it. Until Breetana.When I hired her as my Executive Assistant, it was both the best and worst decision I’d ever made. Breetana is everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman. Not only is she beautiful, but she’s the only one who can stand up to me and not take my crap. No matter what I threw at her, she always came through it like a star... moreI’ve always been perfectly content being a billionaire bachelor playboy. My reputation in the tabloids was that of Bedroom God, and I relished in it. Until Breetana.When I hired her as my Executive Assistant, it was both the best and worst decision I’d ever made. Breetana is everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman. Not only is she beautiful, but she’s the only one who can stand up to me and not take my crap. No matter what I threw at her, she always came through it like a star.When her sister calls one day, my entire life changes. Breetana is forced to go home to help her, and something in her shifts. She suddenly becomes a scared, jumpy girl instead of the fearless woman I’ve come to love.No way am I leaving her alone to deal with whatever demons Silver Bay, Minnesota, holds for her. I didn’t expect to be thrown into a world of crime, mafias, and the cartel, but I don’t care. No one is going to take what’s mine from me. less

I didn't always want to be a cop. That would mean stepping into my father's shoes, and I hate him. Little did I know, choosing the profession would be the best thing that ever happened to me. It led me to the love of my life. Nicole. I fell hard and fast for my girl, despite all the tragedies and loss that brought us together. Nicole and the baby she carried quickly became not only everything I wanted, but also everything I didn't know I needed... moreI didn't always want to be a cop. That would mean stepping into my father's shoes, and I hate him. Little did I know, choosing the profession would be the best thing that ever happened to me. It led me to the love of my life. Nicole. I fell hard and fast for my girl, despite all the tragedies and loss that brought us together. Nicole and the baby she carried quickly became not only everything I wanted, but also everything I didn't know I needed. When Nicole's life is threatened by an unknown gang in my city, I vow to her that she'll be safe. I put all of my resources into getting information on this new threat and become increasingly frustrated when I come up empty-handed.Nicole's growing fear pulls at my heartstrings, and I'm forced to enlist the help of an unlikely ally. In order to keep her from harm, I find myself crossing lines I'd always been shielded from. But I'll do whatever it takes to protect my family. Even if it means being pulled into a dark underworld I can never come back from. less

Falling in love was never in the cards for me. I've never had a problem getting a companion for the night. Being the leader of the largest and most powerful mafia in the entire world didn't leave me time for anything else.Unfortunately for me, love doesn't give a damn about schedules or how much free time one has. Love strikes when it wants to, and it does it furiously and without prejudice... moreFalling in love was never in the cards for me. I've never had a problem getting a companion for the night. Being the leader of the largest and most powerful mafia in the entire world didn't leave me time for anything else.Unfortunately for me, love doesn't give a damn about schedules or how much free time one has. Love strikes when it wants to, and it does it furiously and without prejudice. For me, love came in the exotically beautiful and completely forbidden Arianna Massena, daughter of a rival mafia.I do everything I can to stay away from her, but when her father starts treating her like dirt and tries setting her up with the son of another mafia, I'm forced to take action. I won't lose my girl to anyone else, and there's no way I'll ever let her be treated like nothing more than property or a bargaining chip. Taking Arianna away from the danger that is her father flips both of our world's upside down. I've never been afraid to do what needs to be done to protect my family, but I didn't dare dream the dangerous lengths I'll need to go to in order to protect the woman I love. less

Being a gay man in a law enforcement community has never been easy for me. It’s a secret I’ve kept ever since I admitted to myself what I’ve known my entire life. Guarding that secret when I became the right-hand man to the most powerful mafia boss in the world, and also my sister’s husband, was even more important.I couldn’t allow those in my command to think differently of me because of my sexual orientation.Then I met Robby. Sexy. Handsome. Smart. So perfect in every way... moreBeing a gay man in a law enforcement community has never been easy for me. It’s a secret I’ve kept ever since I admitted to myself what I’ve known my entire life. Guarding that secret when I became the right-hand man to the most powerful mafia boss in the world, and also my sister’s husband, was even more important.I couldn’t allow those in my command to think differently of me because of my sexual orientation.Then I met Robby. Sexy. Handsome. Smart. So perfect in every way.Our relationship has barely begun when Robby becomes the target of the Crane Family’s ultimate enemy. Suddenly, I’m faced with losing the only one I’ll ever love, and damn if anyone thinks that’s happening.As an ATF agent, I’ve had to cross lines to take down the bad guys. As Crane Mafia’s second in command, I’ll do what needs to be done to protect my family.As a man in love... I’ll become the darkest force this world has ever seen to keep what’s mine safe. less

I never knew who killed my parents, and I didn’t know what was worse. Not knowing, or being a ten year old alone in the streets of Manhattan. I was taken in by a nice homeless man who taught me the basics of survival only to have him also murdered in front of me. Luckily, I was saved by Ethan Crane, a mafia boss who treated me like his own son.I made it my life’s mission to avenge my parent’s death, but every road I was led down ended in a dead end. Until I met Dani. Beautiful... moreI never knew who killed my parents, and I didn’t know what was worse. Not knowing, or being a ten year old alone in the streets of Manhattan. I was taken in by a nice homeless man who taught me the basics of survival only to have him also murdered in front of me. Luckily, I was saved by Ethan Crane, a mafia boss who treated me like his own son.I made it my life’s mission to avenge my parent’s death, but every road I was led down ended in a dead end. Until I met Dani. Beautiful. Fiercely independent. I’m her salvation, and she’s the key to my past. Only neither of us knew it when our paths crossed.I made a promise to Dani that my family and I would keep her safe from the phantoms she’s running from. I didn’t expect to fall in love with the mysterious girl in the condo across from mine. I didn’t know that her phantoms were my demons.Falling for her means I need to step back into the darkness I spent so many years separating myself from. It’s the only way to keep my past from destroying the woman who managed to chip away the ice around my heart. less