The Vaccaro Empire Series by Anise Storm

Rivals for generations. Valenzia. I'm ordinary, nothing special. I keep to myself and my studies. Until I cross paths with a charming and seductive stranger. I'm suspicious of his motives, but the sparks between us silence my doubts. By the time I learn about his ties to my parents, it's too late. He's already taken me captive as part of his deadly plan for vengeance. And he means to break me. Luca. My father once loved someone who had betrayed him for a Vaccaro—the enemy... moreRivals for generations. Valenzia. I'm ordinary, nothing special. I keep to myself and my studies. Until I cross paths with a charming and seductive stranger. I'm suspicious of his motives, but the sparks between us silence my doubts. By the time I learn about his ties to my parents, it's too late. He's already taken me captive as part of his deadly plan for vengeance. And he means to break me. Luca. My father once loved someone who had betrayed him for a Vaccaro—the enemy. It cost my entire family their lives. I'm in Sicily to reclaim what belongs to me—power, influence, territory. And Vaccaro's eldest daughter. In order to destroy the enemy, I must destroy her. But what if what I'm fighting for is what I should be fighting against? Because everything about her draws me in. As the lines of hate and love collide, will our connection finally bring peace to our families? Or will history repeat itself, and all that's in wait for me is betrayal? less

Sometimes the enemy hides in plain sight. Laurenza. I’m invisible to those around me, nothing more than a troublemaker to my family. It's why I'm not surprised they force me to have a keeper. I’m predisposed to hate him, but the sparks between us can't be ignored. I try to resist him, but I fall victim to his seduction anyway. Only it's not lust driving him, but a potentially deadly motive. And he has already convicted me in his mind. Zeno... moreSometimes the enemy hides in plain sight. Laurenza. I’m invisible to those around me, nothing more than a troublemaker to my family. It's why I'm not surprised they force me to have a keeper. I’m predisposed to hate him, but the sparks between us can't be ignored. I try to resist him, but I fall victim to his seduction anyway. Only it's not lust driving him, but a potentially deadly motive. And he has already convicted me in his mind. Zeno. My sister was the brightest star in my life until she vanishes without a trace one night. I have no leads to follow outside of two names. And one of those is Nazario Vaccaro’s youngest daughter. As her bodyguard, my ultimate goal isn't to protect her, but rather break her. Because in order to find out the truth, I must live a lie. Only it becomes harder to determine what is true and what isn't. The lines between us blur as motivation turns into a lustful obsession that threatens to destroy us both. When all truths are revealed, will it provide answers or lead to even more questions? NOTE: While the book does not end in a cliffhanger, there are some secondary unresolved plot lines that will be resolved in the next book. less

When two broken souls unite, vengeance will not be denied. Rosanna. Although I was rescued from Hell, I’m still in a prison I can’t escape. Only, it is my mind keeping me restrained instead of those iron bars. Everyone tells me I should be happy to not only be safe, but also alive. But trauma isn’t so easily pushed aside and forgotten. The pain is too real. Sometimes, the helplessness leads to vengeance instead. That time is now... moreWhen two broken souls unite, vengeance will not be denied. Rosanna. Although I was rescued from Hell, I’m still in a prison I can’t escape. Only, it is my mind keeping me restrained instead of those iron bars. Everyone tells me I should be happy to not only be safe, but also alive. But trauma isn’t so easily pushed aside and forgotten. The pain is too real. Sometimes, the helplessness leads to vengeance instead. That time is now. But to slay my demons, I’ll need to put my trust in the unlikeliest of heroes. Dante. My father was my hero. I’d been determined to follow in his footsteps. Until a mafia hit ended his life leaving behind a grieving wife and son. Now all I see is red as I seek revenge against those responsible. I finally get the chance to bring down not just one organization, but three. To do so, I need to form an alliance with the only one able to make it possible. But she’s seeking vengeance for herself, and it’s a mission different than mine. He’s determined to annihilate her family and she wants to make the entire world burn, but motivation can change when love ignites those flames. When the dust settles, will their hearts, or anything else, be salvaged? less