McGowan Mafia Series by Effie Campbell

I’m supposed to marry the man who killed my mother, but I’ll do anything to escape my fate. When I flee into the night I’m hoping to find a better tomorrow. All hope is dashed when Alec is sent to drag me home. He’s tall, tattooed and ruthless. I’m screwed. But I fight. Escape after escape, I will make every second of his job miserable. The more I fight, the more heat sizzles between us, both of us battling to avoid giving into baser desires... moreI’m supposed to marry the man who killed my mother, but I’ll do anything to escape my fate. When I flee into the night I’m hoping to find a better tomorrow. All hope is dashed when Alec is sent to drag me home. He’s tall, tattooed and ruthless. I’m screwed. But I fight. Escape after escape, I will make every second of his job miserable. The more I fight, the more heat sizzles between us, both of us battling to avoid giving into baser desires. He’s going to return me to my intended whether I like it or not, but will his growing feelings give him a reason to fight with me instead of against me? Dark Escapes is a stand alone dark romance involving Scottish mafia and adult themes. Heat level is high. Expect one bed trope, other man drama, road trip and plenty of pining and angst with an occasional ‘good girl’ for good measure. less

My sister fled from her arranged marriage, leaving me to fill her shoes. Cameron Thompson is the last man I want to marry. His father has my brother, sending him home piece by piece, until I agree to head up the aisle. I hate him. I hate them all. I'm going to burn their world down. When I see the man behind the icy mask, there is more to him than just the enemy I believed him to be. We start a dangerous game of pretending that will lead to broken hearts when I get my revenge... moreMy sister fled from her arranged marriage, leaving me to fill her shoes. Cameron Thompson is the last man I want to marry. His father has my brother, sending him home piece by piece, until I agree to head up the aisle. I hate him. I hate them all. I'm going to burn their world down. When I see the man behind the icy mask, there is more to him than just the enemy I believed him to be. We start a dangerous game of pretending that will lead to broken hearts when I get my revenge. Dark Enemies is a stand alone dark romance (that is included in a wider series but can be read as a complete story) involving the mafia. less

Tingles creep up my spine as I feel eyes on me. Things move in my home when I sleep. Something, or someone is watching. My life is falling to pieces. My boyfriend is hiding a secret and I’m determined to find out what it is. Why he has gone from cherishing me to hurting me? But there is someone else determined to catch my attention... moreTingles creep up my spine as I feel eyes on me. Things move in my home when I sleep. Something, or someone is watching. My life is falling to pieces. My boyfriend is hiding a secret and I’m determined to find out what it is. Why he has gone from cherishing me to hurting me? But there is someone else determined to catch my attention. My brother-in-law Mac is rude and mean whenever he sees me, but what if its not hate beneath his icy glares? What if it’s something else entirely? Can I figure out my boyfriends secret, or will Mac’s hard demeanour give way to feelings that will pull me apart? Will any of it matter when it comes down to love, or death? Dark Obsessions is a dark mafia romance with an obsessed MMC, stalker vibes, heat and a HEA. less

Will desire be their downfall? LOGAN. I’m engaged to a woman who should be perfect for me. She’s smart, intelligent, and from a family that can bring huge expansion to my syndicate. There’s only one problem; it’s just a business arrangement. My fiancée loves another man, and I am falling head over heels for a woman who’s too young for me. I’ve got to shut it down before I’m in too deep and wreck the life I’ve been building up around me. But when she pursues me, desire pulls me toward her... moreWill desire be their downfall? LOGAN. I’m engaged to a woman who should be perfect for me. She’s smart, intelligent, and from a family that can bring huge expansion to my syndicate. There’s only one problem; it’s just a business arrangement. My fiancée loves another man, and I am falling head over heels for a woman who’s too young for me. I’ve got to shut it down before I’m in too deep and wreck the life I’ve been building up around me. But when she pursues me, desire pulls me toward her. Makes me want to worship her. Makes me need to possess her. VALENTINA. It was never supposed to happen. Falling for the brooding, tattooed, older man. When he turns up on my cam site, it’s only supposed to be a bit of fun. But his filthy mouth pulls me in to wanting more. Then he shows up in my real world, unavailable and aloof. I’m done always being second best, and never getting what I want. So, I set out to make him mine. Whether he likes it or not. DARK DESIRES is a standalone mafia dark romance novel in a wider series of the McGowan Mafia Series. It can be enjoyed alone or alongside the other books in the series. It is set in Scotland amongst the crime syndicates of Glasgow and Edinburgh. less

Cora. Filling in for my sister was not my idea. She breaks her leg and needs me, as her twin, to stand in as a performer at The Loft, a club for deviants. The biggest problem--how can I entertain them when I've never even been touched? Ewen McGowan, the club's owner, makes me feel things I've always wanted to keep hidden. He draws my tears from me with the most exquisite care, makes my body crave more and more. I shouldn't want his pain. Ewen. It's been so long since I've felt anything... moreCora. Filling in for my sister was not my idea. She breaks her leg and needs me, as her twin, to stand in as a performer at The Loft, a club for deviants. The biggest problem--how can I entertain them when I've never even been touched? Ewen McGowan, the club's owner, makes me feel things I've always wanted to keep hidden. He draws my tears from me with the most exquisite care, makes my body crave more and more. I shouldn't want his pain. Ewen. It's been so long since I've felt anything. Until she walks into my club. What starts as figuring out what was different about my employee turns into a dangerous game of obsession. Being away from her makes me burn, and I'll do anything to get close to her. Whether she's aware of it or not. The deeper my obsession with my little liar grows, the more I'll do to make her mine. Beneath the shadows, other danger lurks, threatening my club, family, and Cora. I need to find out who's threatening my organisation before I lose more than just my heart. Dark Corruption is the final book in the McGowan Mafia Series, and can be read as a standalone. It's high spice, dark mafia romance with an obsessed, morally grey hero. less