Ruby Realm Duet Series by Persephone Black

Alessa de Luca always gets what she wants. And now she wants me. I'm a federal agent sworn to take down Alessa, the charismatic Mafia princess who runs an illicit empire. But as I infiltrate her exclusive private members’ club in an undercover operation, there’s an undeniable spark between us. Wanting her is dangerous. Falling for her is forbidden. And loving her? Well, that could get me killed. But Alessa seems hell-bent on seducing me... moreAlessa de Luca always gets what she wants. And now she wants me. I'm a federal agent sworn to take down Alessa, the charismatic Mafia princess who runs an illicit empire. But as I infiltrate her exclusive private members’ club in an undercover operation, there’s an undeniable spark between us. Wanting her is dangerous. Falling for her is forbidden. And loving her? Well, that could get me killed. But Alessa seems hell-bent on seducing me. And the closer we get, the closer my team gets to taking her down. The line between attraction and deception is blurring. Then, when a web of lies threatens to destroy us both, I'm forced to make an impossible decision. Will I choose the law? Or love? ***A daring FBI agent infiltrates a dazzling empire of secrets, shadows, and seduction ruled by a magnetic Mafia heiress in this enemies to lovers, cat-and-mouse Sapphic Mafia romance. This is a steamy F/F Mafia romance with some dark elements and a lot of angst. Content notes are available on the Copyright page. less

Natalie Miller thought she could gamble with my heart. But she's about to learn I always make the final play. Released on bail, I'm a woman on the warpath. But vengeance will have to wait. First I need to reclaim my crown—and outplay my own Family. But Natalie is a wild card I can't ignore. She fooled me, seduced me, and betrayed me. I hate her. Now she’s back, begging for my help to expose the corruption festering in her agency. I still want her... moreNatalie Miller thought she could gamble with my heart. But she's about to learn I always make the final play. Released on bail, I'm a woman on the warpath. But vengeance will have to wait. First I need to reclaim my crown—and outplay my own Family. But Natalie is a wild card I can't ignore. She fooled me, seduced me, and betrayed me. I hate her. Now she’s back, begging for my help to expose the corruption festering in her agency. I still want her. We strike a bargain, but every charged encounter blurs the lines between ally and enemy, love and hate. And someone out there is willing to kill to ensure we never uncover their secrets. To stay alive, I'm forced to put my trust in the woman who destroyed me once already. And if she tries to play me again? Natalie Miller had better watch her back. ***. A daring FBI agent returns to a dazzling empire of secrets, shadows, and seduction ruled by a magnetic Mafia heiress in this enemies to lovers, cat-and-mouse Sapphic Mafia romance. This is a steamy F/F Mafia romance with some dark elements and a lot of angst. Content notes are available on the Copyright page. less