Mafia Lords Series by Winter Sloane

Never walk alone after dark Cara Strong should’ve heeded those words more carefully. Then again, she never expected a tired waitress, a nobody from a small town, would be anyone’s target. When Cara wakes up, she’s finds herself in a high-end auction. She's shocked when the Don of the Massimo Family takes her back home with him and offers her his protection. Dante Massimo acquired Cara to spite a rival crime family... moreNever walk alone after dark Cara Strong should’ve heeded those words more carefully. Then again, she never expected a tired waitress, a nobody from a small town, would be anyone’s target. When Cara wakes up, she’s finds herself in a high-end auction. She's shocked when the Don of the Massimo Family takes her back home with him and offers her his protection. Dante Massimo acquired Cara to spite a rival crime family. Falling for her fiery spirit and her sharp tongue had never been part of his plan. Cara doesn’t belong in his world. She’s too innocent, too good for someone like him. Dante never intended to keep her but he’s changed his mind. He’s beginning to see that she’s exactly what he needs. less

Veronica Romano never wanted to be part of the Romano Familia. She’s made it clear to her father, the Don, that she wants to forge her own path. When she witnesses her father murdered before her very eyes, her priorities change. Veronica would be six-feet under by now, if it weren’t for Nikolai Baranov, her father’s best friend. Nikolai agrees to be her blade of vengeance under one condition—he wants to put a ring on her finger and make her exclusively his... moreVeronica Romano never wanted to be part of the Romano Familia. She’s made it clear to her father, the Don, that she wants to forge her own path. When she witnesses her father murdered before her very eyes, her priorities change. Veronica would be six-feet under by now, if it weren’t for Nikolai Baranov, her father’s best friend. Nikolai agrees to be her blade of vengeance under one condition—he wants to put a ring on her finger and make her exclusively his. Nikolai Baranov agreed to marry Veronica Romano not because he’s noble. She’s been promised to him and Nikolai does not share his possessions. She’s his to do with as he pleases but he soon learns Veronica’s not like any other woman he’s been with. She’s fierce when provoked and will fight for those she loves with every breath in her body, just like him. Maybe they have more in common than Nikolai would ever care to admit. less

Mafia princess Katherine ‘Kat’ Marino doesn’t have a choice. Promised to her father’s enemy, Kat agrees to marry Angelo Vitale because duty compels her. All she has to do is pretend to be Angelo’s obedient wife. Liking the vicious monster in the expensive suit had never part of the plan. But Angelo’s possessive touch sets her skin on fire and his ardent kisses leave her wanting more... moreMafia princess Katherine ‘Kat’ Marino doesn’t have a choice. Promised to her father’s enemy, Kat agrees to marry Angelo Vitale because duty compels her. All she has to do is pretend to be Angelo’s obedient wife. Liking the vicious monster in the expensive suit had never part of the plan. But Angelo’s possessive touch sets her skin on fire and his ardent kisses leave her wanting more. When the line between hate and love blurs, can Kat surrender her heart to a savage king? A business arrangement—that was all Kat amounted to. Fragile and boring are not the words Angelo would use to describe his new bride. She’s feisty and passionate, a queen capable of bringing a ruthless killer like Angelo to his knees. If he’s not careful, Kat might slip past his guards and own his tainted heart. less

Harper Valenti doesn’t have a choice. Reduced to a pawn in a sick Don’s game, Harper is tasked with seducing and killing Bratva Pakhan Mikhail Konstantin. Failure means her father’s death and her own, but even the best-laid plans tend to unravel. Harper finds herself on the receiving end of a cold and calculating crime boss but Mikhail isn’t what he seems. Most men would immediately dispose of their assassins but Mikhail Konstantin is unlike most men. Harper doesn’t just intrigue him... moreHarper Valenti doesn’t have a choice. Reduced to a pawn in a sick Don’s game, Harper is tasked with seducing and killing Bratva Pakhan Mikhail Konstantin. Failure means her father’s death and her own, but even the best-laid plans tend to unravel. Harper finds herself on the receiving end of a cold and calculating crime boss but Mikhail isn’t what he seems. Most men would immediately dispose of their assassins but Mikhail Konstantin is unlike most men. Harper doesn’t just intrigue him. She’s become his new obsession. It doesn’t hurt the sparks between them burn undeniably hot. Mikhail decides to take care of his problems in one fell swoop. He’ll take care of their common enemy. In return, Harper will be his wife and Mikhail will make sure the ties that bind them will never be broken. less