Underworld Kings Series by Mila Crawford, Clarissa Wild, Jenika Snow, Michelle Heard, Ker Dukey, Mary Elizabeth, Carrie Ann Ryan, Jane Henry, Sophie Lark, Trisha Wolfe, Bella Di Corte, A. Zavarelli, Jordan Marie, Dani René, Aleatha Romig, K.D. Robichaux, C.C. Monroe, Alexandria Bishop, Bella J., Anne Malcom, Ellie Isaacson, Cora Kenborn, Catherine Wiltcher, W. Winters, LP Lovell

Step into the dark and gritty universe of the Underworld Kings.A multi-author series of standalone books filled with mafia families waging war, danger and violence, arranged and forced marriages, angst, love, and everything in-between.Light or dark, twisted or sweet, the Underworld Kings has something for every reader.

A full-length gritty mafia romance that blurs the lines between right and wrong... and love and hate.He didn’t have a heart... but he wanted hers.All I knew about life was anger and violence. Pain and suffering. Kill or be killed.I was a “fixer” for the Ruin—a syndicate for the Bratva, Cosa Nostra, Cartel, and any other organized crime faction that dealt in the darker, crueler aspects of humanity.I was a free agent who was called upon to do things weaker men didn’t have the stomach for... moreA full-length gritty mafia romance that blurs the lines between right and wrong... and love and hate.He didn’t have a heart... but he wanted hers.All I knew about life was anger and violence. Pain and suffering. Kill or be killed.I was a “fixer” for the Ruin—a syndicate for the Bratva, Cosa Nostra, Cartel, and any other organized crime faction that dealt in the darker, crueler aspects of humanity.I was a free agent who was called upon to do things weaker men didn’t have the stomach for.And when you surround yourself with death for long enough, soon, you didn’t remember what it felt like to be alive.And then I saw her. She was a fragile little thing who tried to be strong. But I could tell she’d seen too much horror in the world, too much of the ugly within people. I should have stayed away. I’d only bring her farther down into the darkness.But for the first time in my life, I felt a stirring in my chest, this protectiveness and possessiveness toward another living person. And it was painful. It made me feel alive.Lina tried to hide how broken she was, but I was an old friend of being ruined. She held secrets I’d find out. Because for the first time in my miserable life, I wanted something for myself. I felt something more than apathy and indifference.I wanted to possess the innocence she clung to. I wanted to break it open and consume it for myself. I could look into her too trusting blue eyes and knew I’d maim for her. I’d kill for her. And that became our truth when her past finally came back for her when my present tried to destroy her. They thought they could take the one thing—the only thing—I’d ever wanted for myself. They were wrong.When I looked at her, I felt some of the monster that made me who I retreated back to my black soul. He’d never leave... but he’d share the space. For her.A complete standalone novel in the Underworld Kings series. less

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length romantic suspense novel.ISABELLAI was the party crasher.He was the Devil.Three months ago, I suffered a moment of insanity and had a one-night stand without even knowing who the man was.It was hot and unforgettable.I tried to forget him, but there are moments I swear I can still smell his aftershave.Little did I know he’s the head of the Bratva.Alexei Koslov.My family’s worst enemy... moreFrom USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length romantic suspense novel.ISABELLAI was the party crasher.He was the Devil.Three months ago, I suffered a moment of insanity and had a one-night stand without even knowing who the man was.It was hot and unforgettable.I tried to forget him, but there are moments I swear I can still smell his aftershave.Little did I know he’s the head of the Bratva.Alexei Koslov.My family’s worst enemy.There’s a thin line between love and hate, and I’m straddling it.ALEXEIThere’s an even thinner line between the truth and a lie.As the head of the Bratva and the best assassin, I’m the devil everyone fears.I get more than I bargained for when I come face to face with Isabella Terrero. Instead of the Princess of Terror, she might just be the embodiment of the goddess of mischief and chaos. For her, I broke all my rules.For her, I burned down the world.STANDALONE: A complete standalone novel in the Underworld Kings series.WARNING: This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers. There is dark and triggering content between these pages. 18+ only. Please read responsibly. less

This is not a story of love.This is a story of revenge and the bond created from it.NoahThe Gallo family took everything from us.They killed my mother and sister, leaving me and my twin brother fighting for our lives. My father was supposed to be there that night. He should have been there. Should have protected them—us.When you strip a man of all he cares about, you’re left with a soulless entity seething with primal rage. He promised to turn Gallo's bloodline to dust to get his retribution... moreThis is not a story of love.This is a story of revenge and the bond created from it.NoahThe Gallo family took everything from us.They killed my mother and sister, leaving me and my twin brother fighting for our lives. My father was supposed to be there that night. He should have been there. Should have protected them—us.When you strip a man of all he cares about, you’re left with a soulless entity seething with primal rage. He promised to turn Gallo's bloodline to dust to get his retribution.And he did.All but one.FreyaI was seven years old when I was taken in the night. I don’t remember much of life before that. All I know now is the glaring eyes of a boy who hates me, and the comfort I find in the boy whose face mirrors his.I’m not part of this family, but they’re all I have familiar as one. To hate is easy.And I do hate them.But to love even in hate is what hardens you, strengthens you, gives you reason.The truth is I shouldn’t love them, that all these years are leading somewhere I won’t want to go.But I do…Love them.I love them both. The only question left now is, do they love me? less

R.I.P. Alessi is in way over his head. Grand Haven has a new underworld king, and he's celebrating at the local gentlemen's club. But rules are rules. Not even the newly crowned underboss of the Coppola crime family touches the girls without permission from the madam who runs the local escort service.It's easier said than done once Vera Monroe takes the stage under a blood-red light. The lure of the mysterious dancer can't be ignored, and they're soon hooked... moreR.I.P. Alessi is in way over his head. Grand Haven has a new underworld king, and he's celebrating at the local gentlemen's club. But rules are rules. Not even the newly crowned underboss of the Coppola crime family touches the girls without permission from the madam who runs the local escort service.It's easier said than done once Vera Monroe takes the stage under a blood-red light. The lure of the mysterious dancer can't be ignored, and they're soon hooked. However, when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Rip suspects she’s hiding something and forgetting his basic instincts will put his life at risk. But sometimes rules are meant to be broken. Kiss Of Death is a Hush novella that can be read as a standalone in the Underworld Kings compilation. less

I fell for Sarina the moment I saw her.When the Kingdom tore her from me, I promised revenge.My claim was forfeit the moment she ran, but now I will follow.I will find her.I will earn her.And I will burn the world if they dare touch her.Again.

A stand-alone novel in the Underworld Kings seriesPrison’s a dark, bleak place.But Clare brings me light.My sweet little bird will be my ticket to freedom.The first time I saw her, I had to have her.From her big, dark eyes, to the curves she can’t conceal...The way she can only hold my gaze so long.The way she shivers every time I move inside these chains.And most of all, the way she’ll bend the rules when I order her to...I know a natural submissive when I see one... moreA stand-alone novel in the Underworld Kings seriesPrison’s a dark, bleak place.But Clare brings me light.My sweet little bird will be my ticket to freedom.The first time I saw her, I had to have her.From her big, dark eyes, to the curves she can’t conceal...The way she can only hold my gaze so long.The way she shivers every time I move inside these chains.And most of all, the way she’ll bend the rules when I order her to...I know a natural submissive when I see one.Her degrees and titles don’t change who she is: a woman who will bend to my will.She doesn’t know it yet, but Clare is mine.Mine to train. Mine to protect. And mine to control… less

The mafia prince wants her,But she only wants his brother.Some boys are popular.Some boys are heartthrobs.But Luca and Liam De Vos?They have what no other boys in my school have…Power.They’re heirs to one of the biggest mafia empires in the Netherlands.And now our parents are doing business together.They’re dangerous boys that get everything they need with one snap of the finger.But boys like them always want what they can’t have.The younger brother, Luca, can’t stop teasing me... moreThe mafia prince wants her,But she only wants his brother.Some boys are popular.Some boys are heartthrobs.But Luca and Liam De Vos?They have what no other boys in my school have…Power.They’re heirs to one of the biggest mafia empires in the Netherlands.And now our parents are doing business together.They’re dangerous boys that get everything they need with one snap of the finger.But boys like them always want what they can’t have.The younger brother, Luca, can’t stop teasing me.And it makes me hate him.So I fight back by going after his brother instead.But when boys like Luca don’t get their way …They will find one.We’re like fire and gasoline.All he had to do … was light the match. less

Aniello Assanti was a monster dressed in a gentlemen’s suit.He was everything I should’ve feared and run away from. A walking nightmare. He belonged to an organization that valued money over life; power over free will; codes over love.And if that wasn’t enough of a deterrent, he was strictly forbidden.I, Rosalia Lombardozzi, solemnly vow…no fraternizing with the men who belong... moreAniello Assanti was a monster dressed in a gentlemen’s suit.He was everything I should’ve feared and run away from. A walking nightmare. He belonged to an organization that valued money over life; power over free will; codes over love.And if that wasn’t enough of a deterrent, he was strictly forbidden.I, Rosalia Lombardozzi, solemnly vow…no fraternizing with the men who belong.I worked for the same organization, and even with that oath forever marking my tongue, I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Something existed between us that not even the fire of disloyalty could turn to ash.Some called it obsession. I called it love.The world we lived in called it an act of betrayal. To disavow meant certain death.When the heart takes an oath, though, it is more sacred than any vow spoken—it’s the one thing worth living and worth dying for. less

I was a nanny in need of a job. He was darkness personified. I had little to call my own. He was filthy rich, powerful, and dangerous. The assignment was simple, and my goal was too. Take care of his son. Keep my head down. When he least expects it, destroy him. It should have been easy. I thought it would be until I looked into his stark blue eyes. Kissing the enemy is a bad idea, but so is falling in love with him. He doesn’t know my crumbling foundation is built on lies... moreI was a nanny in need of a job. He was darkness personified. I had little to call my own. He was filthy rich, powerful, and dangerous. The assignment was simple, and my goal was too. Take care of his son. Keep my head down. When he least expects it, destroy him. It should have been easy. I thought it would be until I looked into his stark blue eyes. Kissing the enemy is a bad idea, but so is falling in love with him. He doesn’t know my crumbling foundation is built on lies. When he discovers the truth, I’ll find out if he’s as brutal as I believe. I came here to steal his life. I didn’t count on him stealing my heart. less

Killian O’Leary has had to fight for every single thing he’s achieved.He didn’t depend on his last name to rise through the ranks of the family. Since his father never truly acknowledged him, no one could accuse him of that.As far as the outside world knows, Killian is just a distant cousin, a nobody who showed promise and worked until he could declare himself the king of Boston.Still, he must answer to his father.When doing so puts his life on the line, Killian’s world is turned upside down... moreKillian O’Leary has had to fight for every single thing he’s achieved.He didn’t depend on his last name to rise through the ranks of the family. Since his father never truly acknowledged him, no one could accuse him of that.As far as the outside world knows, Killian is just a distant cousin, a nobody who showed promise and worked until he could declare himself the king of Boston.Still, he must answer to his father.When doing so puts his life on the line, Killian’s world is turned upside down. Now, he must fight tooth and nail to keep the life he’s built.The one person he sees as the key to that is Belle Tate.Belle is innocent, but as the daughter of the man who set Killian up to take the fall for murder, she will be his revenge.It’s the perfect plan.The problem is, plans never truly work out like you imagine they will when you’re Killian O’Leary.He thought he was using Belle to reclaim his kingdom.She just might be the one person who can claim him and give him a whole new world. less

Coming soon from USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, is a steamy arranged marriage, mafia romance that crosses the line between obsession and love.Obsession. It’s a sickness she brought upon me. And I’m about to make her pay. I shouldn’t bring her into my world. But it was my father’s wish, it was the ultimate revenge on our enemies. A poised, pristine princess, too pure for this life. And me, I’m the dark prince forced to be a King too soon... moreComing soon from USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, is a steamy arranged marriage, mafia romance that crosses the line between obsession and love.Obsession. It’s a sickness she brought upon me. And I’m about to make her pay. I shouldn’t bring her into my world. But it was my father’s wish, it was the ultimate revenge on our enemies. A poised, pristine princess, too pure for this life. And me, I’m the dark prince forced to be a King too soon. She dances gracefully, capturing my attention, before fighting me like a savage tigress. She’s fire, burning through my darkness, and I’m the ice that will bring her to her knees. Right where I like her. I will make her bow. I will make her submit. And when I do, she’ll be my Queen. less

Lethal DeLucaThat’s what they call me in the underground world.During the day, I parade around as a man who saves lives, secretly taking them in the dead of night.I was hired to end her. Hired to rid the threat she caused to The Ruin.Little did I know the only threat she caused was to me. I want her.You can fall in the love with The Ruin, but you won’t survive it. I was young, charmed by the monster who was my husband... moreLethal DeLucaThat’s what they call me in the underground world.During the day, I parade around as a man who saves lives, secretly taking them in the dead of night.I was hired to end her. Hired to rid the threat she caused to The Ruin.Little did I know the only threat she caused was to me. I want her.You can fall in the love with The Ruin, but you won’t survive it. I was young, charmed by the monster who was my husband.But things soon turned dangerous inside my home, and I was made to be the enemy for his cowardice. I wanted to run, but he ensured I couldn’t escape the world he ran. Instead, he wants to end me. Take my breath from my body. Only problem—I didn’t know when the enemy was coming. Then he took me. less

They say the price of freedom is learning that you have nothing left to lose.There was a time when I had it all. Money. Power. Love. And in the blink of an eye, it was gone.Along the road to my new life, I have a chance meeting with Cecilia Abernathy. Born to greatness, this American princess is out of my league. That doesn’t mean I don’t see her for the woman she is behind the headlines. In a rare glimpse, I see not only her outward beauty but also her inner determination... moreThey say the price of freedom is learning that you have nothing left to lose.There was a time when I had it all. Money. Power. Love. And in the blink of an eye, it was gone.Along the road to my new life, I have a chance meeting with Cecilia Abernathy. Born to greatness, this American princess is out of my league. That doesn’t mean I don’t see her for the woman she is behind the headlines. In a rare glimpse, I see not only her outward beauty but also her inner determination. I’m moved by her in ways I don’t deserve or allow myself to ponder.Time passes and I’m moving forward, persevering beyond my losses, and making a new name for myself. And then I’m given an assignment.One job.One quest.If I succeed, a kingdom will be at hand.If I fail, there will be no more chances.Men like me aren’t saviors, and that isn’t my assignment. My mission is to find the granddaughter of one of the most powerful men in New York, in the country, and maybe the world. Find her and deliver her to her family’s rival.Cecilia Abernathy has been kidnapped. All I have to do is to find her and exchange her current hell for another. And then I can walk away and claim my reward.Has my taste of freedom made me willing to sell my soul for a kingdom?Find out the answer in the stand-alone novel KINGDOM COME, a dangerous and suspenseful forced-proximity romance by New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig. Have you been Aleatha’d? less

I’ve been cleaning up after my father for most of my life. Between his drug and gambling addictions, it seems like whatever I do, we’re always drowning. Until he does the unforgivable.Trading me to the tortured billionaire in our small town. His debts are erased and I have to do whatever Marco Blackstone demands. I should have run screaming when the first task he gave me was to clean the blood stains from his expensive five piece suit... moreI’ve been cleaning up after my father for most of my life. Between his drug and gambling addictions, it seems like whatever I do, we’re always drowning. Until he does the unforgivable.Trading me to the tortured billionaire in our small town. His debts are erased and I have to do whatever Marco Blackstone demands. I should have run screaming when the first task he gave me was to clean the blood stains from his expensive five piece suit.When I overhear a conversation I shouldn’t, our bargain becomes even more twisted when Marco fakes an engagement to save my life. And I become even more trapped in this world I never wanted any part of.I don’t know who I can trust. But I’m running out of time when my fake engagement turns into anything but and I just might have to say “I Do,” for real. less

I’ve been cleaning up after my father for most of my life. Between his drug and gambling addictions, it seems like whatever I do, we’re always drowning. Until he does the unforgivable.Trading me to the tortured billionaire in our small town. His debts are erased and I have to do whatever Marco Blackstone demands. I should have run screaming when the first task he gave me was to clean the blood stains from his expensive five piece suit... moreI’ve been cleaning up after my father for most of my life. Between his drug and gambling addictions, it seems like whatever I do, we’re always drowning. Until he does the unforgivable.Trading me to the tortured billionaire in our small town. His debts are erased and I have to do whatever Marco Blackstone demands. I should have run screaming when the first task he gave me was to clean the blood stains from his expensive five piece suit.When I overhear a conversation I shouldn’t, our bargain becomes even more twisted when Marco fakes an engagement to save my life. And I become even more trapped in this world I never wanted any part of.I don’t know who I can trust. But I’m running out of time when my fake engagement turns into anything but and I just might have to say “I Do,” for real. less

My name is Rex Cain…but you can call me god.I am the ruler of the Cain empire—a legacy built from the blood and bone of others. Here in my kingdom, only the strongest survive, and only the wicked can thrive.That’s why I took my father’s life before he had a chance to take mine. But my life doesn’t flow through my veins. It flows through hers, the girl he tried to take from me. The woman I’ve stained my hands in blood for.My most prized possession.My weakness.My butterfly... moreMy name is Rex Cain…but you can call me god.I am the ruler of the Cain empire—a legacy built from the blood and bone of others. Here in my kingdom, only the strongest survive, and only the wicked can thrive.That’s why I took my father’s life before he had a chance to take mine. But my life doesn’t flow through my veins. It flows through hers, the girl he tried to take from me. The woman I’ve stained my hands in blood for.My most prized possession.My weakness.My butterfly.She thinks I’m her savior, and I’ll burn kingdoms to the ground to keep it that way.While she waits for me on her knees, I’m a king who reigns without mercy. While she obeys my every command, I’m a dictator who starts wars. And while she breathes, I’m a man with something to lose.My name is Rex Cain, and she is my Hope.❉ Authors Note: Cruel God is a dark romance not intended for sensitive readers. If you’re looking for a romance with a hero who has redeemable qualities and a strong heroine who rises from the ashes, then this book is not for you. Cruel God is a standalone romance with a happily-ever-after ending for flawed and broken characters. But if you expect a HEA with declarations of love topped with unicorns and rainbows, then again…this book is not for you. less

I did not set out to be a mafia wife.I came into this home, into this life as a hostage.He was nothing more than my captor.A murderer. A criminal. A monster.Until he was more than that.He took me as payment for a debt. Nothing more than a pawn in an intricate game of lies, manipulation and death.He saw the darkness in me. It called to him. Just like his wretched soul called to me.He was king of the underworld.And he wanted me to be his queen... moreI did not set out to be a mafia wife.I came into this home, into this life as a hostage.He was nothing more than my captor.A murderer. A criminal. A monster.Until he was more than that.He took me as payment for a debt. Nothing more than a pawn in an intricate game of lies, manipulation and death.He saw the darkness in me. It called to him. Just like his wretched soul called to me.He was king of the underworld.And he wanted me to be his queen.But despite how much the most depraved parts of me wanted that crown, I knew I only had one option.Take the Catalano family down.Or die trying. less

When Eliza Westbrook stumbled into my arms at her father’s funeral, I wanted nothing more than to help the beautiful, broken girl. I wanted to take away the pain in her eyes and heal her fractured, lonely heart. My presence was the last thing she needed, yet I couldn’t stay away. What started out as a mild obsession quickly turned into a game of survival... moreWhen Eliza Westbrook stumbled into my arms at her father’s funeral, I wanted nothing more than to help the beautiful, broken girl. I wanted to take away the pain in her eyes and heal her fractured, lonely heart. My presence was the last thing she needed, yet I couldn’t stay away. What started out as a mild obsession quickly turned into a game of survival. Unexplainable events threatened us at every turn, but was it because of my dark past, or the man intent on taking her life? I wanted to keep her safe, to give into the pull I felt tugging me toward her from the moment we first met. But would I be able to push my demons aside to save her, or will she have to fix me first? less

From Cora Kenborn and Catherine Wiltcher comes a new mafia romance where love is the most dangerous crime of all... This city tells a story of a man seeking vengeance… Renzo Marchesi gives me two choices when he walks into my art gallery: Help him find his brother’s killer or suffer the consequences. He’s a mafia prince… Heir to the Marchesi throne. A man consumed by his demons.Beautiful.Ruthless. I don’t belong in his world, and he doesn’t belong in mine... moreFrom Cora Kenborn and Catherine Wiltcher comes a new mafia romance where love is the most dangerous crime of all... This city tells a story of a man seeking vengeance… Renzo Marchesi gives me two choices when he walks into my art gallery: Help him find his brother’s killer or suffer the consequences. He’s a mafia prince… Heir to the Marchesi throne. A man consumed by his demons.Beautiful.Ruthless. I don’t belong in his world, and he doesn’t belong in mine. Still, I’m not the spoiled politician’s daughter he thinks I am… This is the City of Thieves, where lies are hard currency and deception is the real art. Trust no one. Love no one.Too bad I don’t follow my own rules. They say black arrows make for bleeding hearts.Now, I’m planning the ultimate heist for a man who never misses.City of Thieves is an enemies to lovers mafia romance with no cliffhanger and a guaranteed HEA. For mature readers only. less

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Willow Winters, comes a sexy second-chance MC romance.I took the fall for a crime I didn’t commit, and it cost me everything. Including the only woman I ever loved.I’m not the man she fell in love with. Four years behind bars made me harder, colder… with a temper I can’t control.But one look at Kat and nothing else matters. I’m broken without her and a shell of a person I used to be.She is my one and only. My addiction and my sanity... moreFrom USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Willow Winters, comes a sexy second-chance MC romance.I took the fall for a crime I didn’t commit, and it cost me everything. Including the only woman I ever loved.I’m not the man she fell in love with. Four years behind bars made me harder, colder… with a temper I can’t control.But one look at Kat and nothing else matters. I’m broken without her and a shell of a person I used to be.She is my one and only. My addiction and my sanity. I could never imagine how time would change everything and how far we’d drift apart…. but she can’t deny this heat between us and she can’t hide the way her body reacts to mine.Kat was mine once and nothing can ever change that.I only hope the secrets of the past four years don’t tear us apart the moment I make her mine again. less

From USA Today bestselling author Jenika Snow comes a new full-length standalone arranged marriage mafia romance set in the Underworld Kings world that blurs the lines between right and wrong. My father sold me off to a ruthless killer in the Russian mafia, an alliance between the Bratva and the Cosa Nostra... moreFrom USA Today bestselling author Jenika Snow comes a new full-length standalone arranged marriage mafia romance set in the Underworld Kings world that blurs the lines between right and wrong. My father sold me off to a ruthless killer in the Russian mafia, an alliance between the Bratva and the Cosa Nostra. An arranged marriage where I’d be at the mercy of the man who’d no doubt see me as his property, where I was sure he’d be just as cruel and violent as every other Made Man I’d known in my life. Nikolai Petrov, known to be a sociopath and for killing anyone for the smallest infraction. And I'd be forever tied to him, an accessory he could use or dispose of any way he saw fit. And then I found myself painted red, my wedding dress stained in blood. A man dead by my husband's hands for simply touching my hair. I was terrified of the lengths Nikolai would go to get what he wanted… to keep me as his, but despite all of that I felt something far stronger, far more dangerous. Need. Want. Dark and depraved desire. And it was all for the man who said I was his. For better or worse. less