The Syndicates Series by Cala Riley

VanessaI wasn’t supposed to be here. Kidnapped by a stranger and forced to live in his home. So why am I drawn to my captor? Secrets from my past threaten not only myself, but now him. Do I trust the man who kidnapped me or get the hell out of Dodge?MatteoI’ve always done the right thing. Making decisions for myself that were more for the benefit for others. Until I meet her. What started as a good deed may turn into a kidnapping before I know it... moreVanessaI wasn’t supposed to be here. Kidnapped by a stranger and forced to live in his home. So why am I drawn to my captor? Secrets from my past threaten not only myself, but now him. Do I trust the man who kidnapped me or get the hell out of Dodge?MatteoI’ve always done the right thing. Making decisions for myself that were more for the benefit for others. Until I meet her. What started as a good deed may turn into a kidnapping before I know it. She is the first thing I’ve ever wanted for myself. The question is, will I be able to keep her? less

GreerMy life isn’t a fairytale. I might be locked up like a princess, but I’m more rebellious than I let on. While my brother might be the Don of the Catalini family, he does not know the secrets I’ve been keeping.That’s how I meet him.Killian O’Reilly.This might be the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done.KillianThis life isn’t for everyone. Being the boss of the Westie’s comes with a load of responsibilities. One’s I’ve never rebelled against.Until her.Greer Catalini... moreGreerMy life isn’t a fairytale. I might be locked up like a princess, but I’m more rebellious than I let on. While my brother might be the Don of the Catalini family, he does not know the secrets I’ve been keeping.That’s how I meet him.Killian O’Reilly.This might be the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done.KillianThis life isn’t for everyone. Being the boss of the Westie’s comes with a load of responsibilities. One’s I’ve never rebelled against.Until her.Greer Catalini.Pursuing her might start a war, but anything thing worth having is worth the risk. less

CleoMy life isn’t perfect. Being the Irish Princess of Chicago doesn’t do me any favors. Instead, it puts a target on my back.When I’m presented for a marriage contract, I feel like an animal being led to auction.Until I meet him.I shouldn’t be drawn towards him, but the closer I get, the harder I fall.He is supposed to be the enemy, so why does he feel like my salvation?KaiI live my life on the edge, giving into every impulse and living recklessly... moreCleoMy life isn’t perfect. Being the Irish Princess of Chicago doesn’t do me any favors. Instead, it puts a target on my back.When I’m presented for a marriage contract, I feel like an animal being led to auction.Until I meet him.I shouldn’t be drawn towards him, but the closer I get, the harder I fall.He is supposed to be the enemy, so why does he feel like my salvation?KaiI live my life on the edge, giving into every impulse and living recklessly. Being the dark prince of the Yakuza comes with many perks. Especially when you are feared the way I am.When my enemy begins to barter for his precious daughter, I can’t help but toy with her.Until I meet her.She is gorgeous, innocent, and everything I should avoid, but I’ve never let that stop me before.I’ll do anything to keep her because I knew the moment my lips touched hers, she was mine. less

LiaLife has never been fair to me, but I've accepted the hand life has dealt me.Until that night.I had no idea I was sneaking into the room of Nikolai Petrov.As my eyes met his, I knew certain death would follow. I could only hope it was quick.Except, it never came. NikolaiMy world is a web of lies and betrayal. When I became Pakhan, I knew the target on my back had grown exponentially.It's not safe for anyone around me.Especially not her... moreLiaLife has never been fair to me, but I've accepted the hand life has dealt me.Until that night.I had no idea I was sneaking into the room of Nikolai Petrov.As my eyes met his, I knew certain death would follow. I could only hope it was quick.Except, it never came. NikolaiMy world is a web of lies and betrayal. When I became Pakhan, I knew the target on my back had grown exponentially.It's not safe for anyone around me.Especially not her.With a war on the horizon, I don't have time for distractions.So why can't I seem to let her go? less

DanicaI'm so tired of running.For the past three years, I have bounced around constantly to avoid the demons from my past.Then I moved in next to him.This was supposed to be my fresh start, yet I can't help but want to be with him and his daughter.Is it fair for me to bring them into my life knowing the dangers that await?EnzoOne look and my life irrevocably changed.A newly single father, I'm doing everything I can to adjust to my new life.Then she moves in next door... moreDanicaI'm so tired of running.For the past three years, I have bounced around constantly to avoid the demons from my past.Then I moved in next to him.This was supposed to be my fresh start, yet I can't help but want to be with him and his daughter.Is it fair for me to bring them into my life knowing the dangers that await?EnzoOne look and my life irrevocably changed.A newly single father, I'm doing everything I can to adjust to my new life.Then she moves in next door.I know I should stay away and focus on my own life, but something about her draws me in.Is she the missing piece to the family I never knew I wanted? less

AutumnI’ve always lived my life as a nomad, moving from city to city.Then I ended up in Chicago.A chance meeting with Callum Brennan and I knew my life would never be the same.One week of passion and I know I will never forget him, but I have to move on with my life.Leaving is the hardest thing I ever did, but then fate intervenes, giving me the perfect reason to run back to him.The only problem is, I’m not sure he wants me to... moreAutumnI’ve always lived my life as a nomad, moving from city to city.Then I ended up in Chicago.A chance meeting with Callum Brennan and I knew my life would never be the same.One week of passion and I know I will never forget him, but I have to move on with my life.Leaving is the hardest thing I ever did, but then fate intervenes, giving me the perfect reason to run back to him.The only problem is, I’m not sure he wants me to.Can we find a way to make this work when our worlds are so different?CallumA hostile takeover of the Chicago faction of the Westie’s wasn’t what I wanted.It’s the life I’ve been handed though.Struggling through day to day operations, I never imagined my future.Until I met Autumn Daniels. One week with her and I knew that she was something special.Unfortunately, there are skeletons in her closet threatening her life so I send her on her way.I never imagined she would come back.Can I keep her safe while also keeping her with me? less

MiyaFrom the outside, my life looks near perfect. I have an amazing job that offers a layer of protection I can’t get anywhere else.Except I have to work under him.Kenji Ono.He annoys me more than anyone else I have ever met before.When a threat arises, he’s the first one to jump in to protect me. The question is, will he be able to save me before it’s too late?KenjiI’ve led a rough, but fulfilling life. That all changed when she walked into my casino.Miya Johnson... moreMiyaFrom the outside, my life looks near perfect. I have an amazing job that offers a layer of protection I can’t get anywhere else.Except I have to work under him.Kenji Ono.He annoys me more than anyone else I have ever met before.When a threat arises, he’s the first one to jump in to protect me. The question is, will he be able to save me before it’s too late?KenjiI’ve led a rough, but fulfilling life. That all changed when she walked into my casino.Miya Johnson.She knows how to press every single one of my buttons to get me riled.She’s my employee, which means all the thoughts in my head are wildly inappropriate. I should stay away from her, but when an unknown stalker starts leaving bloody presents throughout Chicago, it leaves me wondering what secrets she’s hiding? less

IvannaBeing the Petrov Bratva Princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Instead of freedom, I’m locked in a gilded cage with him as a warden.Dimitri is not only my personal guard, but he happens to be my brother’s best friend and my unrequited childhood crush.To make matters worse, he imposes all these stifling rules on me.I’ve had enough.When I make a drastic decision to finally seek my freedom, it sends him in a tailspin... moreIvannaBeing the Petrov Bratva Princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Instead of freedom, I’m locked in a gilded cage with him as a warden.Dimitri is not only my personal guard, but he happens to be my brother’s best friend and my unrequited childhood crush.To make matters worse, he imposes all these stifling rules on me.I’ve had enough.When I make a drastic decision to finally seek my freedom, it sends him in a tailspin.Will I survive the carnage in its wake?DimitriWhen my best friend became Pakhan of the Petrov Bratva, he made me his second in command and entrusted me with the most important task.Protect his sister at all costs.Ivanna isn’t the little girl she once was though.She’s turned into an obsession that I’ve never allowed myself to indulge in.Until she’s decided she’s had enough.She wants to be married off to some stranger, but I won’t allow it.The only way I’ll let her go is in death. less

SerenaThe night I met him was supposed to be the worst night of my life.I can’t regret it when it brought him into my life.Now my dark knight hides in the shadows, but he’s never far away.When a new threat emerges, it makes the line between us blur.Cops and criminals are enemies, but what happens when you are fighting for the same thing?Can we be on the same side without having to change who we are and what we believe in?TristanoI was never supposed to meet her, but I did... moreSerenaThe night I met him was supposed to be the worst night of my life.I can’t regret it when it brought him into my life.Now my dark knight hides in the shadows, but he’s never far away.When a new threat emerges, it makes the line between us blur.Cops and criminals are enemies, but what happens when you are fighting for the same thing?Can we be on the same side without having to change who we are and what we believe in?TristanoI was never supposed to meet her, but I did.I broke all the rules to be the hero she needed, but I’m far from innocent.When she takes on a job as a cop, I know I should keep my distance, but I can’t help but be drawn to her.Then tragedy strikes and all the reasons we have stayed apart disappear.Time is running out, but I’ll never give up on finding her.She may be the enemy in my family’s eyes, but to me, she’s my everything.**Some subjects in this book may be triggering. For more information please check our website. less

NikitaIsolation is nothing new to me.I’ve spent my entire life keeping my head down and mouth shut.Until I meet him.Declan O’Brien.Something about him has me running my mouth before my mind can catch up.When I’m given an ultimatum to die or return to Russia and my father, I choose death.Only Declan won’t allow it. How is this my life right now?DeclanResponsibility is the name of the game as second in command to the Chicago Westies.It’s the only thing I have time for in my life.Until Her... moreNikitaIsolation is nothing new to me.I’ve spent my entire life keeping my head down and mouth shut.Until I meet him.Declan O’Brien.Something about him has me running my mouth before my mind can catch up.When I’m given an ultimatum to die or return to Russia and my father, I choose death.Only Declan won’t allow it. How is this my life right now?DeclanResponsibility is the name of the game as second in command to the Chicago Westies.It’s the only thing I have time for in my life.Until Her.Nikita Smirnova.She’s meant to be the enemy, the ice princess across the hall.Only when she chooses death over going home, I can’t allow it to happen.So I married her.What did I just do?With two hearts stuck in a marriage neither wanted, will they find a way to make it work or are they destined to fail?**Some subjects in this book may be triggering. For more information please check our website. less

LucyI have spent my entire life fighting for every single thing I have. All I want is to survive.So when I end up witnessing a heinous crime, all I can hope is to escape, only he is there waiting for me.Kado.He’s not willing to let me go easily. The strong, silent assassin is wrecking havoc in my life and on my heart.Will I survive the aftermath?KadoI have only ever craved one thing: Companionship.I never thought I would find it until I met her.Lucy... moreLucyI have spent my entire life fighting for every single thing I have. All I want is to survive.So when I end up witnessing a heinous crime, all I can hope is to escape, only he is there waiting for me.Kado.He’s not willing to let me go easily. The strong, silent assassin is wrecking havoc in my life and on my heart.Will I survive the aftermath?KadoI have only ever craved one thing: Companionship.I never thought I would find it until I met her.Lucy.She is beautiful and innocent, but I can’t let her go. The way she understands me without saying a word has me quickly finding myself addicted to her.As quick as I’m falling for her, will she be able to look past the monster I am and love the man I can be? less

MaximGoing undercover for my family is something I need to do, even if it taints my soul.I'm not sure in strong enough to stand by and watch the evils of the world.Then I meet her.Olena.She’s the devils daughter but she's also a light in the darkness.One split decision moment changes both of our lives.She will make it out of this even if I have to give my life to ensure it.OlenaI am stuck in a gilded cage with only my siblings as a saving grace.That is until my father sells me to him.Maxim... moreMaximGoing undercover for my family is something I need to do, even if it taints my soul.I'm not sure in strong enough to stand by and watch the evils of the world.Then I meet her.Olena.She’s the devils daughter but she's also a light in the darkness.One split decision moment changes both of our lives.She will make it out of this even if I have to give my life to ensure it.OlenaI am stuck in a gilded cage with only my siblings as a saving grace.That is until my father sells me to him.Maxim.If I can't have my siblings in my life, I don't want to live.He is determined to show me I can have a good life, but I can't trust him.Afterall the cruelest men hide behind the sweetest smiles. less