The Vendetti Famiglia Series by Sapphire Knight

I’m a coward. The second born son of the powerful Vendetti mafia famiglia. Vengeance and fearlessness should run in my blood.They say I’m a liability, an addict, the embarrassment of the famiglia. None of them know the weight I bear, the guilt clawing in my gut for trying to escape it all. I’ll never be underboss, that I’m certain of. Yet, my life changes in a mere moment when I discover I have a daughter. She's someone to live for and protect, an innocent baby depending on me... moreI’m a coward. The second born son of the powerful Vendetti mafia famiglia. Vengeance and fearlessness should run in my blood.They say I’m a liability, an addict, the embarrassment of the famiglia. None of them know the weight I bear, the guilt clawing in my gut for trying to escape it all. I’ll never be underboss, that I’m certain of. Yet, my life changes in a mere moment when I discover I have a daughter. She's someone to live for and protect, an innocent baby depending on me.The nanny comes into my life soon after, testing my resilience. She’s a new temptation, a craving I shouldn’t desire. I’m faced with more choices, none of them simple. Succumbing to my addiction is the easy way out, but I’m finally ready to fight. I’m Salvatore Vendetti, and I’m done being the coward.(Book 4 in the Vendetti series- Empire, Queen, Seven, Coward) WARNING!!! This series is VERY steamy, so be ready!* OTTA *Dark* Taboo* Possible triggers* If you can't handle thinking outside the box, you can't handle this book. It's hot, full of racy scenes and for open minded readers wanting to read a suspenseful, non-cookie cutter book. This book is for those of us bored with the everyday romance reads everyone else is writing. If you click, you're warned. Also, welcome to the dark side, let me entice your mind. less

Rejected and pushed away.My life was forever changed when Violet Bottaro stepped through the front door. I fell hard, enraptured with her mere existence, but she wasn’t mine. Not only was she betrothed to my brother, she willingly chose him over me.Heartbroken and alone.I was sent to Chicago to take care of business. I’m to make this city bow down to the Vendetti name. With a shattered heart and a demeanor cold as ice, I’ll make the streets quake with my presence... moreRejected and pushed away.My life was forever changed when Violet Bottaro stepped through the front door. I fell hard, enraptured with her mere existence, but she wasn’t mine. Not only was she betrothed to my brother, she willingly chose him over me.Heartbroken and alone.I was sent to Chicago to take care of business. I’m to make this city bow down to the Vendetti name. With a shattered heart and a demeanor cold as ice, I’ll make the streets quake with my presence. My prey can run and hide all they want, in the end I always come to collect.Imagine my surprise when I find a hidden treasure. A woman that no one knows exists, yet has the power to change the game. I’ll steal her away, hide her until the time is right and use her to complete my mission.Only the Capo has other plans, and I have no choice but to give in and offer my hand. The Empire owns me, but now it will own her as well. less

In a life surrounded by enemies, famiglia is everything. I’d do anything for mine, which makes me the perfect soldier in our underground world. The Empire was built on blood and strength, and the Vendetti name reigns supreme.However, the hits from the Irish keep coming and our capo is forced to make some tough decisions. One of us is to be the next sacrifice, an honor bestowed to make the famiglia stronger... moreIn a life surrounded by enemies, famiglia is everything. I’d do anything for mine, which makes me the perfect soldier in our underground world. The Empire was built on blood and strength, and the Vendetti name reigns supreme.However, the hits from the Irish keep coming and our capo is forced to make some tough decisions. One of us is to be the next sacrifice, an honor bestowed to make the famiglia stronger. So why does my chest hurt so badly at the thought of it being me?I knew I would have to pay the price and do my duty eventually, but one look at her beauty and my heart sinks. She’s not the one for me, and I know I’m not ready to lose my freedom. When she’s given to my brother, my world tilts for another reason. He’s my best friend, my freedom, and through him, we share everything.EVEN HER.(The Vendetti Soldier can be read as a standalone, but why? Check out the others too! They're deliciously dark & twisted in the best ways. Contains MF/MFM/MMF/MM/MMFM/dub/edging/voyer/stuffing/bred/dominate & much more. If you can't handle books outside the typical box, this one isn't for you) less