Kingmakers Series by Sophie Lark

Leo Gallo (son of Sebastian & Yelena)Mafia families from around the world send their children to Kingmakers Academy to learn the skills of criminal enterprise.Under the rules of Sanctuary, students are forbidden to fight or kill. But rivalries are high, tensions inflamed, and forbidden love arises in the most unlikely places…Welcome to Kingmakers

Miles Griffin (son of Callum & Aida)Mafia families from around the world send their children to Kingmakers Academy to learn the skills of criminal enterprise.Under the rules of Sanctuary, students are forbidden to fight or kill. But rivalries are high, tensions inflamed, and forbidden love arises in the most unlikely places…Welcome to Kingmakers

Dean saw what she did. Now, he holds the power… The ruthless halls of a mafia university are no place for the diminutive and gentle Cat. She barely survived her first year at school, at the cost of her innocence. Cat did something bad and Dean Yenin saw it. Now she’s being blackmailed by the most vicious bully at Kingmakers. He offers her a devil's bargain: his silence and protection…if Cat belongs to him... moreDean saw what she did. Now, he holds the power… The ruthless halls of a mafia university are no place for the diminutive and gentle Cat. She barely survived her first year at school, at the cost of her innocence. Cat did something bad and Dean Yenin saw it. Now she’s being blackmailed by the most vicious bully at Kingmakers. He offers her a devil's bargain: his silence and protection…if Cat belongs to him. Dean’s twisted games of dominance have Cat doing things she never thought she’d do… But even the most sadistic games have rules, and Dean’s fascination with Cat might just be his undoing. At Kingmakers, love is a weapon used by the most lethal players. But brokenness can lead to unexpected strength, and sometimes, the o The Lark Notes: My very first inspiration for Kingmakers was Dean Yenin. I wanted to write a true anti-hero who would need to undergo a very serious change in his character to complete his redemption arc. Dean will make you feel all the things, sometimes against your will. You’ll love him and hate him and love him again, and never get him out of your head. – Sophie “Kingmakers: Year Three” is a standalone novel. It's the third installment in the epic dark mafia Kingmakers series – a bully romance, full of dark, twisted enemies-to-lovers conflict. Reader beware, this one is intense. less

Someone at Kingmakers isn’t who they seem… He’s waited three agonizing years, a silent predator lurking in the shadows, crafting a plan fueled by loss and hatred. His target: the unsuspecting daughter of the man who ruined his life. Nix, oblivious to the dark past that connects them, finds herself drawn to this enigmatic figure who seems to understand her like no one else... moreSomeone at Kingmakers isn’t who they seem… He’s waited three agonizing years, a silent predator lurking in the shadows, crafting a plan fueled by loss and hatred. His target: the unsuspecting daughter of the man who ruined his life. Nix, oblivious to the dark past that connects them, finds herself drawn to this enigmatic figure who seems to understand her like no one else. As their relationship deepens, the lines between deception and desire blur, leaving the spy torn between his thirst for revenge and the unexpected stirrings of love. Nix’s father, the architect of her lover’s ruin, remains the ultimate target. But as the moment of reckoning nears, the spy faces a harrowing choice: exact his long-awaited vengeance or protect the woman who holds his heart. Retribution collides with the power of love, challenging the very essence of what it means to be a hero or a villain. The Lark Notes: I’ve been planting clues and Easter Eggs all the way through the first three Kingmakers books — now it’s time for the secrets to be revealed, and the mysteries to find their conclusions. The moment you finish “Year Four”, you’re going to want to go back and read the whole series all over again! – Sophie “Kingmakers: Year Four” is the fourth installment in the epic dark mafia Kingmakers series. It’s a forbidden romance, full of mystery, betrayal, and an explosive conclusion that will give you the biggest book hangover of your life! less

Wild Hearts, Ruthless Games In the adrenaline-fueled world of Kingmakers, Sabrina Gallo stands as a force of nature. Untamed and fiercely independent, she’s more storm than woman, captivating and terrifying all who cross her path. Bratva bad boy Adrik Petrov has finally met his match. Sabrina won’t be easily claimed—but for Adrik, the thrill of the chase is as intoxicating as the prize. He’s set on capturing her heart, no matter the cost... moreWild Hearts, Ruthless Games In the adrenaline-fueled world of Kingmakers, Sabrina Gallo stands as a force of nature. Untamed and fiercely independent, she’s more storm than woman, captivating and terrifying all who cross her path. Bratva bad boy Adrik Petrov has finally met his match. Sabrina won’t be easily claimed—but for Adrik, the thrill of the chase is as intoxicating as the prize. He’s set on capturing her heart, no matter the cost. Enticing her away from school, Adrik lures Sabrina into Moscow’s underworld. In this deadly environment, the stakes are only higher and tensions flare between this passionate pair who never learned to control their tempers…or their destructive impulses. Can Adrik tame Sabrina Gallo, or will he find himself consumed by the very fire he seeks to control? The Lark Notes: This is for all my rowdy Love Larks who requested one more Kingmakers adventure. Sabrina Gallo and Adrik Petrov are fire and fire. Their relationship is an inferno that could burn the world down. — Sophie “Kingmakers: Graduation” is a standalone story in the Kingmakers universe. It’s a dark mafia romance, lovers to enemies to lovers again. Reader prepare yourself: the steam is off the charts, including FF and FFM scenes. less