Grassi Family Series by Jessica Gadziala

You didn’t have to be in the criminal underbelly to understand one fundamental rule: You don’t mess with the mafia. But what other choice did she have? In the gritty town of Navesink Bank, Luca Grassi reigns as the capo of the town’s mafia, and maintains strict control over the docks, where clandestine black market products flow into the area. When a determined woman trespasses on his territory, Luca’s world is thrown into disarray... moreYou didn’t have to be in the criminal underbelly to understand one fundamental rule: You don’t mess with the mafia. But what other choice did she have? In the gritty town of Navesink Bank, Luca Grassi reigns as the capo of the town’s mafia, and maintains strict control over the docks, where clandestine black market products flow into the area. When a determined woman trespasses on his territory, Luca’s world is thrown into disarray. Caught between duty and desire, Luca finds himself drawn to the beautiful and mysterious intruder. But Romy isn’t your ordinary trespasser. She’s on a mission to learn the truth behind her sister’s disappearance. And this truth might just lead right into the heart of the empire of the man she’s just starting to love…. less

I made a deal with a devil in a black suit. Stuck in a life that had been nothing but misery, when I saw an opportunity to break free, I grabbed it with both hands. That opportunity came in the form of Lucky Grassi—a capo in the New Jersey mafia, and the one man who could help me navigate the dangers of my plan. I never planned for it to be anything more than a professional arrangement. One touch from him had me rethinking all my plans for my future. But there was still danger all around... moreI made a deal with a devil in a black suit. Stuck in a life that had been nothing but misery, when I saw an opportunity to break free, I grabbed it with both hands. That opportunity came in the form of Lucky Grassi—a capo in the New Jersey mafia, and the one man who could help me navigate the dangers of my plan. I never planned for it to be anything more than a professional arrangement. One touch from him had me rethinking all my plans for my future. But there was still danger all around. There was no way to know if we would even live long enough to explore what was growing between us…. less

I didn’t believe Matteo Grassi was in the mafia. He was just my boss. My super hot, very nice boss. Definitely not a member of the mob. And I went ahead and believed that until the night I was caught him doing something I was never supposed to see. And in doing so, I not only knew without a doubt that Matteo was in the mafia, but also found myself dragged into it as well... moreI didn’t believe Matteo Grassi was in the mafia. He was just my boss. My super hot, very nice boss. Definitely not a member of the mob. And I went ahead and believed that until the night I was caught him doing something I was never supposed to see. And in doing so, I not only knew without a doubt that Matteo was in the mafia, but also found myself dragged into it as well. As the time went on, my feelings for Matteo became more and more confusing even as it seemed less and less likely that I was going to make it out of this whole situation alive…. less

Four years ago, my boyfriend was killed by an unknown assailant, sending my entire life into a tailspin. After years of suffering with no end in sight, I did the unthinkable. I tracked down the man who’d killed my boyfriend - a mafia hitman from some place called Navesink Bank. And I asked him for his help….

Savannah had never considered herself a brave person. So saving the life of a customer at her restaurant when men had burst in with guns drawn had simply been instinct. There was no way for her to know that the man she’d saved was a member of the local mafia. Or that he and his family would feel indebted to her for life... moreSavannah had never considered herself a brave person. So saving the life of a customer at her restaurant when men had burst in with guns drawn had simply been instinct. There was no way for her to know that the man she’d saved was a member of the local mafia. Or that he and his family would feel indebted to her for life. And she certainly never could have anticipated the growing feelings she felt toward the man whose enemies were drawing ever closer… * All books in this series can be read as standalones *. less

The mafia owed her a favor. One she never meant to cash in on. Until one night, she found herself needing help, and desperate enough to call the last man in the world she ever wanted to have to rely on. A man who she couldn’t seem to have a single civil conversation with. But for better or worse, she needed him to keep her safe. If they didn’t kill each other in the process….

He’s a mafia capo ready to make a lucrative deal with a man he thinks he can trust. She’s a captive in the clutches of a madman, but ready to risk everything to deliver a message to a handsome, mysterious the deal he’s about to make is a deadly trap. With her captor injured, and pride bruised from having his plans thwarted, tensions are higher than ever. And she knows the only hope for her and her infant son lies in escape. Right to the one man she feels she can dare to trust... moreHe’s a mafia capo ready to make a lucrative deal with a man he thinks he can trust. She’s a captive in the clutches of a madman, but ready to risk everything to deliver a message to a handsome, mysterious the deal he’s about to make is a deadly trap. With her captor injured, and pride bruised from having his plans thwarted, tensions are higher than ever. And she knows the only hope for her and her infant son lies in escape. Right to the one man she feels she can dare to trust. * All books in this series can be read as stand alone. less

When Dasha moves across the country to take over her late uncle’s auto shop, she expects grease stains and busted engines—not cold stares, hidden secrets, and a debt to the local mob. Enter Santo Grassi—charming, handsome, and impossible to ignore. He’s just there to collect protection money for the mafia, but as their paths keep crossing, it becomes impossible to ignore the heat growing between them... moreWhen Dasha moves across the country to take over her late uncle’s auto shop, she expects grease stains and busted engines—not cold stares, hidden secrets, and a debt to the local mob. Enter Santo Grassi—charming, handsome, and impossible to ignore. He’s just there to collect protection money for the mafia, but as their paths keep crossing, it becomes impossible to ignore the heat growing between them. But when Dasha discovers her uncle’s books don’t add up—and neither do his secrets—she realizes the trouble she’s in goes far beyond the risks of falling in love with a mafia capo…. * This book can be read as a standalone. less