Doubeck Crime Family Series by J.L. Beck, Monica Corwin

It was obsession at first sight. The moment I saw her I knew I had to make her mine. Turns out she needed me more than I needed her. This is a short prequel to the book Vow To Protect and is not a standalone.

They call me a monster. Murderous and hateful. Beautiful but broken. Nothing can calm the ever raging storm inside of me. As the ruthless leader of the Doubeck family there is a certain standard of brutality I have to uphold. To be gentle or kind is a weakness I cannot afford. That is until the day I meet her. Beautiful, innocent, and so very afraid. Valentina is a rival family's daughter, and the little temptress has purposely tangled herself in my dark web... moreThey call me a monster. Murderous and hateful. Beautiful but broken. Nothing can calm the ever raging storm inside of me. As the ruthless leader of the Doubeck family there is a certain standard of brutality I have to uphold. To be gentle or kind is a weakness I cannot afford. That is until the day I meet her. Beautiful, innocent, and so very afraid. Valentina is a rival family's daughter, and the little temptress has purposely tangled herself in my dark web. She seeks me out, needing my help, but the price for what she wants will be steep. Since my father’s death I’ve needed a wife to solidify my family name and this woman has piqued my interest. We strike a deal intertwining our futures. I’ll put a ring on her finger, own her body, keep her safe, and kill them all. I make a vow to protect her at all costs. That is until her secrets come to light, and I’m left with the choice of becoming the monster she’s only ever heard rumors about. **This is a dark forced marriage mafia romance, that ends on a cliffhanger. It contains dub-con/non-con as well as other scenes that may be triggering to some readers. **. less

I knew running from Adrian wouldn't be easy. That there was a risk I would be caught, but I never anticipated he would go to such great lengths to find me. Now that he knows what I've done I wonder if there will ever be love between us again, or if we were always meant to be enemies? **This is book two in a duet and CANNOT be read as a standalone. Book 1 Vow to Protect must be read before this one. **.

They call me a playboy. Society's pretty pet. What they don’t know is I’m so much more. My only directive was to keep her hidden, and safe. After everything she’s been through I’m the last person to offer comfort and care. I have little experience with either. Both of us have been broken by our pasts. But mine is catching up to me, and I would deal with it as I usually do: with total decimation. But that puts her in the crosshairs, and that’s unacceptable... moreThey call me a playboy. Society's pretty pet. What they don’t know is I’m so much more. My only directive was to keep her hidden, and safe. After everything she’s been through I’m the last person to offer comfort and care. I have little experience with either. Both of us have been broken by our pasts. But mine is catching up to me, and I would deal with it as I usually do: with total decimation. But that puts her in the crosshairs, and that’s unacceptable. Old wounds are peeled back for both of us, and it’s time to face the darkness or she’ll never be able to find the light. As for me, nothing but darkness waits. It’s what I want. It’s what I deserve. **This is book 3 in the Doubeck Crime Family Series. It is a complete standalone, and contains material suitable for adults only. **. less

I’m the shadows that reach out and take a bite. No one sees me coming, which is why I’m sent to do the things even our fearless leader won’t touch. After months of watching our enemies it’s time to take them out. I’m ready to feel their blood on my hands, their worthless lives ground to dust. But I don’t get the chance, when a dark haired beauty comes crashing into my plans, seeking sanctuary from our enemies. Now I’m stuck on guard duty, babysitting a mafia princess... moreI’m the shadows that reach out and take a bite. No one sees me coming, which is why I’m sent to do the things even our fearless leader won’t touch. After months of watching our enemies it’s time to take them out. I’m ready to feel their blood on my hands, their worthless lives ground to dust. But I don’t get the chance, when a dark haired beauty comes crashing into my plans, seeking sanctuary from our enemies. Now I’m stuck on guard duty, babysitting a mafia princess. As tensions rise, the flames of desire flicker between us. We shouldn’t cross that line. I’m too dark, cruel, and sinister for her. I swear I’ll watch over her, protect her from her anyone and anything but there’s one thing I can’t protect her from: me. This is a complete standalone within the series and contains dark themes, not suitable for all readers. less

They call me an animal. Ruled by my base instincts. Owned by the rage roiling inside me. A rage so deep I can’t see my way out of it. Until her. Cilla is a pretty little trap I walk right into. And when the bait becomes the prey I’ll show them how much of an animal I can really be. Bound by deception, ruled by desire, I’ll solve the mystery of little Cilla or we’ll both be consumed by the never ending fury which threatens my very sanity.

They call me the mediator. The charming one who can stop a fight right in its tracks. Except, I don't want to charm, or smile, or dance. I'm tired of society picking off my family one by one. It's time to burn, to punish, to destroy. In order to take down the council once and for all, I need someone on the inside. Julia is looking to make up for past mistakes and fight back against the organization that used her and threw her away... moreThey call me the mediator. The charming one who can stop a fight right in its tracks. Except, I don't want to charm, or smile, or dance. I'm tired of society picking off my family one by one. It's time to burn, to punish, to destroy. In order to take down the council once and for all, I need someone on the inside. Julia is looking to make up for past mistakes and fight back against the organization that used her and threw her away. She'll buy me my ticket inside--that is if we can keep from tearing each other apart first. **This is a complete standalone within the series. Please be advised this contains dark material not suitable for all listeners. This is a dark enemies-to-lovers mafia romance**. less