DeLancy Crime Family Series by E.C. Land, Elizabeth Knox

FélixShe wasn't mine to take, but I've never been the type of man to ever give a damn. If someone's expecting me to ask for permission, well, they're shit out of luck.I run the streets of New Orleans and if I have my way with it, I always will.That is, until a new dog comes into town. He's slick, cocky and arrogant as hell. Everything that leads me to believe I'll crush him at our meeting this evening... moreFélixShe wasn't mine to take, but I've never been the type of man to ever give a damn. If someone's expecting me to ask for permission, well, they're shit out of luck.I run the streets of New Orleans and if I have my way with it, I always will.That is, until a new dog comes into town. He's slick, cocky and arrogant as hell. Everything that leads me to believe I'll crush him at our meeting this evening. He isn't the first who's tried to take what belongs to my family, and he certainly won't be the last.But unlike the rest of them, he brought a bargaining chip with him.A woman by the name of Madelaine Rosseau.Her name isn't important to most, but to me she's worth nearly a million dollars.Her father's been avoiding me for almost a year. He owes my family quite the debt. A debt that grew out of control, but gambling debts will do that to you, especially when the odds are against you.He hasn't paid us back and I doubt he will.I'd assumed the only way we were going to get payment would be through blood, but now we have it in flesh.Madelaine Rosseau no longer belongs to her father--she belongs to me. less

If I don't marry him there's no doubt a war will ensue.My brother crossed the line. He wanted an allegiance and in accepting it, he's promised me to a man. While he isn't a stranger, this isn't something I've wanted. I craved a normal life and now I'm just like every other mafia princess.I've been resenting my brother and why shouldn't I? He did the one thing he promised he'd never do.But maybe this won't be the end of the world. It's the one thing I keep telling myself... moreIf I don't marry him there's no doubt a war will ensue.My brother crossed the line. He wanted an allegiance and in accepting it, he's promised me to a man. While he isn't a stranger, this isn't something I've wanted. I craved a normal life and now I'm just like every other mafia princess.I've been resenting my brother and why shouldn't I? He did the one thing he promised he'd never do.But maybe this won't be the end of the world. It's the one thing I keep telling myself. I know if I don't do this, our family will be in danger. I have no choice, though I'm hopeful this could be the greatest love story of my life, even if the man I'm marrying has more secrets than I know. He terrifies me, but I need to have faith, and more than that--I must keep my family safe.***Deprave is a dark mafia romance written by E.C. Land and Elizabeth Knox. It is not recommended to read this book as a standalone. less

I had one rule: don't sleep with the talent. Yet, I had no problem breaking it for her. RémyMy family had dealt with nefarious people for most of our lives. We became accustomed to it. In fact, we were raised by someone who was the worst of them all. We knew what to look out for, and we became a stronger family unit because of what we endured. Things had just begun to settle down. Our family had kept another war from starting with a rival family, and for a while the coast was clear... moreI had one rule: don't sleep with the talent. Yet, I had no problem breaking it for her. RémyMy family had dealt with nefarious people for most of our lives. We became accustomed to it. In fact, we were raised by someone who was the worst of them all. We knew what to look out for, and we became a stronger family unit because of what we endured. Things had just begun to settle down. Our family had kept another war from starting with a rival family, and for a while the coast was clear. As the one who manages the club we own, Diamond Dancers, I was simply ensuring the show would go on. We were waiting for our breakout star to come from Europe. We'd booked her a while back, but were forced to wait until she had finished up her previous contractual obligation. I figured she was a phenomenal burlesque dancer, considering my sister-in-law recommended her for the job.What I didn't expect was that she'd be the most beautiful woman I'd ever meet. One look at her and undeniable desire coursed through me. I knew I couldn't have her. She worked for me, and I never wanted to be that man. But I saw the way she looked at me too. She was fighting the same urges, and in no time I knew we'd come crashing together. I just never thought it would be quite this powerful. less

I'll crucify every last one of them that hurt her.MalcolmI didn't think she was so important in my life until she was taken, and then everything changed. It became clear she was my entire world and my life revolved around her. I did everything I could to pull her from their evil clutches, and by the grace of God I found her in enough time.But I didn't find her soon enough. Sure, she was alive . . . but the woman I loved was mutilated in horrible ways, tortured for pure entertainment by another... moreI'll crucify every last one of them that hurt her.MalcolmI didn't think she was so important in my life until she was taken, and then everything changed. It became clear she was my entire world and my life revolved around her. I did everything I could to pull her from their evil clutches, and by the grace of God I found her in enough time.But I didn't find her soon enough. Sure, she was alive . . . but the woman I loved was mutilated in horrible ways, tortured for pure entertainment by another. She feels broken, but I won't let her feel ashamed for what she's endured.She's a survivor, but in no way is she a victim.It's my job to lift her up and I'll do just that.Only, if anyone else dares to harm her again I'll cut them down before they have the opportunity.***Deny is the fourth book in the DeLancy Crime Family by USA Today Bestselling Authors, E.C. Land and Elizabeth Knox. Deny is a dark mafia romance with many triggers. Please proceed with caution less

They took my life from me and now it's time for me to take theirs.TristanMy entire family thinks I'm dead, but it was my captors goal. They strived to distract my siblings so they could do what they wanted. Only, they made a grave mistake and their mistake granted me my freedom.Now I'm a man reborn from the ashes.I'm no longer the same person I once was. I've survived hell and it's made me stronger... moreThey took my life from me and now it's time for me to take theirs.TristanMy entire family thinks I'm dead, but it was my captors goal. They strived to distract my siblings so they could do what they wanted. Only, they made a grave mistake and their mistake granted me my freedom.Now I'm a man reborn from the ashes.I'm no longer the same person I once was. I've survived hell and it's made me stronger.I'm ready to claim what was always meant to be mine--Poppy, but I need to hunt down the animals who caged me in the first place.***Deny is the fifth book in the DeLancy Crime Family by USA Today Bestselling Authors, E.C. Land and Elizabeth Knox. Deny is a dark mafia romance with many triggers. Please proceed with caution. less

Sabine's Story***Delusion is the sixth book in the DeLancy Crime Family by USA Today Bestselling Authors, E.C. Land and Elizabeth Knox. Deny is a dark mafia romance with many triggers. Please proceed with caution.