The O'Dea Crime Family Series by Emily Sharp, Elizabeth Knox

I'm her best kept secret, and we intend to keep it that way. Artem. I met the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen at a shi**y club in the middle of Boston. How a divine creature like her was in a sea of ordinary people, I'll never know. Still, I saw an opportunity and I seized it. The moment she looked into my eyes and told me she was attracted to dangerous men, I knew she'd be mine. Living in two separate cities couldn't keep me from McKenna. We made it work, and we were damn good at doing it... moreI'm her best kept secret, and we intend to keep it that way. Artem. I met the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen at a shi**y club in the middle of Boston. How a divine creature like her was in a sea of ordinary people, I'll never know. Still, I saw an opportunity and I seized it. The moment she looked into my eyes and told me she was attracted to dangerous men, I knew she'd be mine. Living in two separate cities couldn't keep me from McKenna. We made it work, and we were damn good at doing it. When I found out she was mafia royalty it was both a burden and a curse. Sure, I was one of the most dangerous men alive, but I wasn't well respected from men like her father. I knew people would rally against us, but I couldn't care less. McKenna O'Dea was mine, and I planned on doing anything to ensure she stayed mine. I'd slit throats, break bones, and threaten families if I had to. I never thought her father would start openly looking for her suitor, and so I threw my name in the ring. I didn't expect him to choose a bastard child like me over other high-born mafia children. I knew it wouldn't happen, though we never expected what would happen. It was a nightmare that came to life, and I was the only one who could protect McKenna O'Dea. less

Colin O'Dea's story.

Even though she's bad news, I want her. Sean. I'd somehow become my brothers second-in-command after he took over running things for our family. I'd never wanted to be second, but I didn't have much of a choice. After all, it's not like I could've told Cian I wanted to run the family business. It wouldn't have changed anything. Honestly, it would've made things worse. There would've been family tension when we'd already gone through enough of it... moreEven though she's bad news, I want her. Sean. I'd somehow become my brothers second-in-command after he took over running things for our family. I'd never wanted to be second, but I didn't have much of a choice. After all, it's not like I could've told Cian I wanted to run the family business. It wouldn't have changed anything. Honestly, it would've made things worse. There would've been family tension when we'd already gone through enough of it. Naturally, I looked for a stress-relieving outlet. I found one in a woman named Blair Fleming, who happened to be Scottish mafia royalty. I didn't plan on caring about the woman. In fact, the only thing I planned on was relieving my stress. But like always, something pissed me off and then I went to bat for the woman. We barely knew each other, and I made her my wife, just to prove a point to her vile father. He treated her like she's a piece of meat ready to be sold, and I wasn't going to let it go on any longer. No one would disrespect my wife, and I mean no one. ***Heartless King is the sixth book in the O'Dea Crime Family series. It is not recommended to read this as a standalone. This book is intended for mature audiences only and may contain triggering subject matter. less