The Holy Trinity Next Generation Series by M.E. Clayton

Vincent FioreAs the firstborn son to The Holy Ghost and The Church, Vincent has seen it all. He’s been raised to be the perfect blend of his father and mother, and his place in the Benetti Crime Family was cemented in blood, years ago. Vincent has also been there for every child that’s been born into the family, and he took his responsibility for them seriously.Cira BenettiAs the only girl born to The Father of Morgan City, Cira wanted for nothing... moreVincent FioreAs the firstborn son to The Holy Ghost and The Church, Vincent has seen it all. He’s been raised to be the perfect blend of his father and mother, and his place in the Benetti Crime Family was cemented in blood, years ago. Vincent has also been there for every child that’s been born into the family, and he took his responsibility for them seriously.Cira BenettiAs the only girl born to The Father of Morgan City, Cira wanted for nothing. She had the world at her fingertips and a father and three brothers who adored her. They also humored her crazy schemes to take over Morgan City. Every bit the Benetti heir that she is, Cira was also spoiled and preferred the nail salon to the gun range.When the unexpected happens, and the next generation of the Benetti Crime Family is called into action, it’s the opportunity they’ve all been waiting for. With every single one of them ready to prove what they’re capable of, they’re eager to set things in motion.But when Vincent questions if Cira is ready for what’s to come, Cira takes it as a person insult and is determined to prove that she’s every bit a Benetti as her brothers. With pride and anger as her sword and shield, Cira executes her own plan to bring their enemies to their knees.When the first Fiore son and the only Benetti daughter clash, the fireworks are not only sizzling, but they’re also as dangerous as you would imagine.*NOTE: This is not a standalone work. It is the first book in a continuous story that spans six books and can be considered a cliffhanger.**NOTE: This book contains sensitive subject matter that may be offensive to some readers. Please do not purchase if you are sensitive to violence, torture, explicit sexual scenes, or delicate situations. less

What happens when you’re on opposite sides of the law?The challenge of a lifetime.MassimoAs the only son to Ciro Mancini, Massimo Mancini had the world at his fingertips. Though raised in a family of ruthless killers, he’d been given the chance to bring something more to The Benetti Crime Family, and he had. Between his high intelligence, his comfortability with death, and a family bred of loyalty, brutality, and ruthlessness, there was nothing Massimo couldn’t accomplish... moreWhat happens when you’re on opposite sides of the law?The challenge of a lifetime.MassimoAs the only son to Ciro Mancini, Massimo Mancini had the world at his fingertips. Though raised in a family of ruthless killers, he’d been given the chance to bring something more to The Benetti Crime Family, and he had. Between his high intelligence, his comfortability with death, and a family bred of loyalty, brutality, and ruthlessness, there was nothing Massimo couldn’t accomplish.With his law practice thriving, you’d think that he’d be too busy to help out with the family, but he wasn’t. Massimo enjoyed fighting inside and outside the courtroom. However, when he meets the newest Morgan City DA, life becomes a lot more interesting. Ready for anything, he’s more than prepared to face off with the stunning beauty and win.SilviaAs the only woman currently threatening that sacred boys’ club, Silvia Amato knew all about clawing your way to the top. When she had decided to go into law, she’d known it was going to be hard, but she hadn’t cared. She had the intelligence, drive, and focus to graduate with accolades and climb the ladder quickly. With her future open to endless possibilities, she’d been ready.With her climb up the ladder a successful one, Silvia made one major mistake; she’d underestimated the power of jealousy. So, with a new job, a new move, and a new life, Silvia’s determined not to make the same mistake twice. Better prepared this time, she thinks she’s got it handled. However, that all changes when she meets a Mafia prince that’s too gorgeous for his own good.When both sides are right and wrong…Though his family has always been on the wrong side of the law, when Massimo finds out that one of the prosecuting attorneys of Morgan City has a more personal reason for trying to bring his family down, he wastes no time gearing up for the fight, no matter how dirty.Though she’s always believed in the righteousness of the law and in the satisfaction of justice, when Silvia finds out that the laws in Morgan City aren’t so black and white, she’s faced with one of the hardest decisions of her life, and that’s not even all of it.When the lines between right and wrong begin to blur, Massimo and Silvia find themselves in the middle of a dangerous game, and there’s no telling what’s about to happen next.NOTE: This is not a standalone work. It is the first book in a continuous story that spans five books and can be considered a cliffhanger.*NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, and delicate subject matter. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase. less

What happens when you’re on opposites sides of revenge?The prize of a lifetime.ChristosAs one of the sons to Salvatore Benetti, Christos Benetti was Benetti Crime Family royalty. Though he could have easily taken the route as his older brother, Christos had chosen to go to law school and become a lawyer. With the younger generation becoming lawyers and doctors, all his family’s secrets would be safe. Every corner had been conquered now, making them unstoppable... moreWhat happens when you’re on opposites sides of revenge?The prize of a lifetime.ChristosAs one of the sons to Salvatore Benetti, Christos Benetti was Benetti Crime Family royalty. Though he could have easily taken the route as his older brother, Christos had chosen to go to law school and become a lawyer. With the younger generation becoming lawyers and doctors, all his family’s secrets would be safe. Every corner had been conquered now, making them unstoppable.With his calendar full of court appearances and trials, you’d think that he’d be too busy for much else, but he was never too busy for family. Christos’ priorities always revolved around what was best for his family. So, when things become personal between the Benettis and Morgan City’s prosecuting office, it’s game on when he finds himself stalking a stunning reporter with a hell of a name.SixAs the only person currently trying to single-handedly bring down the corrupt prosecutors of Morgan City, Six Youngblood had a lot on her plate. For over a year, she’s been on a one-woman crusade to do everything she can to expose the nasty underbelly of some very powerful people. As a reporter, it was her job. However, this job was a bit more personal.With her personal agenda driving her to do some rather questionable things, Six still realizes that there’s only so much she can do with her limited resources. So, when she thinks that she’s found someone who can help her, she quickly realizes the error of her ways. The last thing that she expected was to get tangled up with the one Mafia prince who wasn’t her greatest fan.When both sides can be destructive…Though his family was always getting involved in crazy shit, when Christos finds himself in the middle of having to defend his family, he’s eager to do what he can to make things right. No matter what the law degree hanging up in his office suggests, he’s a Benetti first and foremost.Though she’s still determined to see things through, when Six finds herself in the middle of a Benetti revenge plot, she’s not sure what her next steps should be. Refusing to take a backseat to the Benettis, she makes her position known, even if the price for her demands might be her life.When the lines between justice and vigilante begin to blur, Christos and Six find themselves fighting each other as well as the enemy, and it’s only going to get worse.NOTE: This is not a standalone work. It is the second book in a continuous story that spans five books and can be considered a cliffhanger.*NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, and delicate subject matter. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase. less

What happens when you’re on opposites sides of justice?The shock of a lifetime.AntonioAs one of the sons to Salvatore Benetti, Antonio Benetti was used to dealing in blood, guts, and bodily injury. While comfortable in dealing with the darker side of things, he’d chosen to go into medicine as his contribution to The Benetti Crime Family’s legacy. With doctors and lawyers now in the family, life for the Benettis just got a little more interesting... moreWhat happens when you’re on opposites sides of justice?The shock of a lifetime.AntonioAs one of the sons to Salvatore Benetti, Antonio Benetti was used to dealing in blood, guts, and bodily injury. While comfortable in dealing with the darker side of things, he’d chosen to go into medicine as his contribution to The Benetti Crime Family’s legacy. With doctors and lawyers now in the family, life for the Benettis just got a little more interesting.With his medical practice ready and raring to go, you’d think that he’d have enough on his plate with all the demands that came with the job, but nothing came before family. So, when Antonio gets a call in the middle of the night to open the clinic, the last things he’s expecting is to find himself attracted to the poor girl who’d just gotten run over by a car.LottieAs the only woman currently helping expose political corruption, Lottie Delaware felt very strongly about fighting for the little guy. When she had agreed to help her friend on her research into political exploitation and criminal misgivings, it had all been for the greater good. As a clerk in the Morgan City’s prosecutor’s office, she was the perfect person for the job.With her eyes and ears opened to everything that happened around her, Lottie believed she was contributing to the cause. Making sure to be diligent and report back the facts, she always made sure be on the lookout for anything useful. However, when she gets hit by a car, the truth finally comes out, and she’s not ready for any of it. Least of all, the sexy Mafia god who becomes her doctor.When both sides never see it coming…Though his family has been through a lot worse than a wayward prosecuting attorney, when Antonio finds out that things are a lot messier than they had all originally believed, he does what is expected of him, no matter that he’s supposed to be an upstanding, law-abiding citizen.Though she’s caught in the middle of something she’s not equipped to deal with, when Lottie hears all the details surrounding her new association with the Benettis, she has no choice but to finish what she started, no matter how dangerous things become.When the lines between good and bad begin to blur, Antonio and Lottie find themselves not caring about right and wrong anymore, and it just add more fuel to the already out-of-control fire.NOTE: This is not a standalone work. It is the third book in a continuous story that spans five books and can be considered a cliffhanger.*NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, and delicate subject matter. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase. less

What happens when you’re on opposites sides of morality?The misunderstanding of a lifetime.DanielAs one of the sons to Leonardo Benetti, Daniel Benetti had it made. Like all the heirs in The Benetti Crime Family, life had been eventful, but fairly easy. Plus, since no one in their right mind messed with his family, that had allowed him to attend medical school, rather than becoming another killing machine, despite the fact that he’s killed his fair share, and still would if warranted... moreWhat happens when you’re on opposites sides of morality?The misunderstanding of a lifetime.DanielAs one of the sons to Leonardo Benetti, Daniel Benetti had it made. Like all the heirs in The Benetti Crime Family, life had been eventful, but fairly easy. Plus, since no one in their right mind messed with his family, that had allowed him to attend medical school, rather than becoming another killing machine, despite the fact that he’s killed his fair share, and still would if warranted.With his medical practice on the cusp of opening to the public, you’d think that he’d be too busy to juggle appointments with taking down Morgan City’s corrupt. However, because nothing was more important to him than his family, there was always time to protect the people he loved. Plus, let’s not forget the woman who had made the mistake of forgetting that he was a Benetti.CoraAs the only woman currently juggling her job and the headache of hospital politics, Cora Russo knew all about what it took to keep your eyes on the prize. As a nurse for one of the busiest hospitals in Morgan City, Cora knew that it wasn’t always about the patients, even though it should be. Still, she loved her job and wouldn’t trade it for the world. Plus, she was good at it.With her dedication noticeable by everyone, including the hospital’s board, Cora is invited to attend a gala that’s honoring Morgan City’s finest first responders and community workers. Honored, if not exactly thrilled, she graciously accepts the invitation, and even has a date. However, when one of Morgan City’s Mafia princes objects to her choice of date, she’s forced to take off the blinders.When both sides have their reasons…Though his family was in the middle of an epic cluster%^@!, when Daniel finds out that he’s on the wrong end of what he’d believed was obvious, he tackles the delusional spitfire in his bed, opening up his clinic, and taking down a corrupt prosecutor, all with the confidence of the Benetti that he is.Though she’s always been rooted in common sense and had a job that forced her to take life seriously, when Cora finds out that her quest for a little fun is the most serious thing she’s ever done, she quickly realizes that she should’ve stuck with her gift of common sense.When the lines between safety and recklessness begin to blur, Daniel and Cora find themselves in a delicate situation that can only end one way, and spoiler alert: Benettis never lose.NOTE: This is not a standalone work. It is the fourth book in a continuous story that spans five books and can be considered a cliffhanger.*NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, and delicate subject matter. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase. less

What happens when you’re on opposites sides of love?The showdown of a lifetime.MatteoAs one of the sons to Leonardo Benetti, Matteo Benetti knew exactly which side of the law he was on, even if he did possess a law degree and had his own law firm. When given the option of how to contribute to The Benetti Crime Family, he had chosen to go into law. After all, if anyone could benefit from a lawyer on retainer, it’d be any member of the Mafia... moreWhat happens when you’re on opposites sides of love?The showdown of a lifetime.MatteoAs one of the sons to Leonardo Benetti, Matteo Benetti knew exactly which side of the law he was on, even if he did possess a law degree and had his own law firm. When given the option of how to contribute to The Benetti Crime Family, he had chosen to go into law. After all, if anyone could benefit from a lawyer on retainer, it’d be any member of the Mafia.With his law firm reputed to being one of the best, you’d think that he’d be too busy to be chasing bad guys. Especially, considering that he wasn’t one of the good guys. None of them were. However, when he finds out that danger has been stalking someone very close to him, the law no longer applies. Instead, he does what he does best, and that’s being a Benetti.IvoryAs the only woman currently kicking ass and taking names in the courtroom, Ivory Madison wasn’t afraid of a good fight. Though there were other female attorneys fighting the good fight inside the Morgan City courthouses, she was the best. She also wasn’t about the money, though that was a plus. She enjoyed the thrill of going up against the best and winning. Always winning.With her focus primarily on her job and maintaining her reputation for ruthlessness in the courtroom, Ivory doesn’t have time for much else. She barely had time to take vacations, which she spends visiting her sister when she can. However, when she makes a deal with a Benetti devil, it comes with all kinds of complications that she hadn’t been expecting, but really should have.When both sides refuse to back down…Though his family has always been faced with dangerous challenges, when Matteo finds out that the latest attack on his family is more personal to him than the others, he wastes no time taking control of the situation and proving that there’s a lot more to him than his five-thousand-dollar suits.Though she’s always been able to take care of herself and has never been in need of a knight on a white horse, when Ivory finds herself in the middle of a deadly battle that she had no idea was going, she has no choice but to pick a side or else face the consequences.When the lines between need and want begin to blur, Matteo and Ivory find themselves in a position that questions everything that they thought was real, and that’s just the beginning.NOTE: This is not a standalone work. It is the fifth and final book in a continuous story that spans five books.*NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, explicit sexual encounters, violence, torture, and delicate subject matter. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase. less