The Wounded Hearts Series by Lydia Hall

The death of my brother brought me face to face with a commanding mafia leader. Lucas had all my attention from the moment our eyes met. He saw the sadness in mine and embraced me. I felt protected. But Lucas is way older… and dangerous. Still, he’s not the one I have to be afraid of. My brother’s death was, in fact, murder. And my own life is in the hands of the rival gang. Lucas has always felt like a protector. But his mystery sends shivers down my spine. He’s anything but innocent... moreThe death of my brother brought me face to face with a commanding mafia leader. Lucas had all my attention from the moment our eyes met. He saw the sadness in mine and embraced me. I felt protected. But Lucas is way older… and dangerous. Still, he’s not the one I have to be afraid of. My brother’s death was, in fact, murder. And my own life is in the hands of the rival gang. Lucas has always felt like a protector. But his mystery sends shivers down my spine. He’s anything but innocent. And he would go to any lengths to ensure my safety. Even if that means taking me in without my will. But there’s one thing that even Lucas has no control over. A secret – a baby that’s growing inside my belly who would call him daddy. less

I have to bear the consequences of sleeping with a merciless monster. Dante is the father of my child. He has no idea I kept that secret after our sizzling night in Italy. It was my best friend’s wedding and he was her cousin that I couldn’t resist. Dante looked like a strong man who would protect me. But a relationship couldn’t be in the cards. I had to get back to the US. Little did I know that I was carrying a part of him along... moreI have to bear the consequences of sleeping with a merciless monster. Dante is the father of my child. He has no idea I kept that secret after our sizzling night in Italy. It was my best friend’s wedding and he was her cousin that I couldn’t resist. Dante looked like a strong man who would protect me. But a relationship couldn’t be in the cards. I had to get back to the US. Little did I know that I was carrying a part of him along. Not just his child… but also the dangerous world he can’t escape. If I’ve got an unspeakable secret, Dante has a few of his own. Ending up in the same city as him five years later would remove all veils. It would force us to confront the truth. And it would push him to protect his new family with everything he’s got. But first, could this merciless monster find a way to forgive me for a mistake that would change his world forever? less

I was forced to save his life, but it was my decision to give the mafia prince my heart. Lorenzo fell in love with me after I was kidnapped to secretly operate on him. It was terrifying, but the thought of death was even more unacceptable. I had to stay alive for my sick brother. But now, I have a real shot at saving him. Lorenzo’s father has proposed a fake relationship that seems crazy to me. Publicly dating Lorenzo would benefit the crime family... moreI was forced to save his life, but it was my decision to give the mafia prince my heart. Lorenzo fell in love with me after I was kidnapped to secretly operate on him. It was terrifying, but the thought of death was even more unacceptable. I had to stay alive for my sick brother. But now, I have a real shot at saving him. Lorenzo’s father has proposed a fake relationship that seems crazy to me. Publicly dating Lorenzo would benefit the crime family. In return, I would succeed as a trauma surgeon and save the future of my hospital. The plan was perfect on paper. But Lorenzo was the opposite of that. He was older, dangerous, and played tricks on my mind. Yet, my heart longed for him like it never had for anyone else. Lorenzo could have my love, but my trust was off-limits. Especially after he broke every rule in the book, doing the unthinkable that we could never come back from… less

I married the most ruthless alpha don, and I don’t regret a second of this sham marriage. After all, I did it to save my father’s legacy. Marco’s arms protect me against danger that threatens to destroy me every day. My father’s death may have led me to his arms. But it’s my heart that’s willing to stay wrapped in them. My Italian mob husband is a monster to the world. But his soft side is reserved only for me. I am his arranged wife, but the secret I’m carrying is all too real... moreI married the most ruthless alpha don, and I don’t regret a second of this sham marriage. After all, I did it to save my father’s legacy. Marco’s arms protect me against danger that threatens to destroy me every day. My father’s death may have led me to his arms. But it’s my heart that’s willing to stay wrapped in them. My Italian mob husband is a monster to the world. But his soft side is reserved only for me. I am his arranged wife, but the secret I’m carrying is all too real. And he cannot get a whiff of it. I’m carrying an heir to both our thrones. The pregnancy is undeniably true… but is the marriage still a big fat lie? Relentless Refuge is a full-length mafia romance. Grab your copy now if you enjoy reading alpha men, age gap, arranged marriage, and secret pregnancy tropes. less

Inheriting my father’s business means that my life will become even more dangerous. But I wasn’t prepared for a woman as brilliant at deception as she is. Micah DeSantis… Ten years younger and strikingly beautiful. She’s trouble in a pretty little package. More importantly, I know I’min trouble when I lay my eyes on her. In more ways than one… Beating her at her own game means that I have to cage her. Micah is going to be my wife whether she wants to or not... moreInheriting my father’s business means that my life will become even more dangerous. But I wasn’t prepared for a woman as brilliant at deception as she is. Micah DeSantis… Ten years younger and strikingly beautiful. She’s trouble in a pretty little package. More importantly, I know I’min trouble when I lay my eyes on her. In more ways than one… Beating her at her own game means that I have to cage her. Micah is going to be my wife whether she wants to or not. Our evil vows at the wedding seal our hatred forever. We’re out for blood. But my heart wants to protect her from forces more ruthless than me. Especially if our vicious vows turn into a real dark fairytale romance… less