NY Romano Mafia Series by Meg Shannon

My husband, my enemy.My brother, the idiot, racked up gambling debts to the Romano family.He can't pay them and neither can our father.I've only got one thing to trade and my father will do anything to make sure this deal goes through.Nicholas Romano will forgive the debts in exchange for me. All my family's problems go away as soon as he claims me as his bride.But I'm no shrinking violet and I've got conditions of my own... moreMy husband, my enemy.My brother, the idiot, racked up gambling debts to the Romano family.He can't pay them and neither can our father.I've only got one thing to trade and my father will do anything to make sure this deal goes through.Nicholas Romano will forgive the debts in exchange for me. All my family's problems go away as soon as he claims me as his bride.But I'm no shrinking violet and I've got conditions of my own. First, we need to date like a normal couple because I am not marrying a stranger.I say yes after a short courtship, but the kind, romantic, thoughtful man who slipped that diamond ring on my finger isn't the cruel man I married.Nicholas Romano is a monster. A cold, rich, ruthless monster who controls my entire life.Crying won't help, begging won't help. That's fine, I can pretend because one day he'll slip up and I'll run.Secret Betrayal is a dark mafia arranged marriage romance. It is book 1 in the NY Romano Mafia series and is not a standalone. The story continues in two more sequels: Secret Revenge and Secret Passion. less

When Liliana Ricci's father arranges her marriage to powerful mafia boss Nicholas Romano, she expects a cold union of convenience. But their initial attraction sparks into fiery passion and Liliana finds herself falling deeply in love. Just as happiness seems within reach, long-buried secrets about her mother's murder emerge, threatening to tear her family apart... moreWhen Liliana Ricci's father arranges her marriage to powerful mafia boss Nicholas Romano, she expects a cold union of convenience. But their initial attraction sparks into fiery passion and Liliana finds herself falling deeply in love. Just as happiness seems within reach, long-buried secrets about her mother's murder emerge, threatening to tear her family apart.Liliana and Nicholas navigate the dangers of the criminal underworld, defending their empire against rival families while investigating her parents' shadowy past. As clues point to her own father's involvement in her mother's death, Liliana confronts excruciating questions of loyalty, justice and trust.Through the chaos, Nicholas' unwavering devotion provides Liliana strength. Their all-consuming love carries them through their darkest hours. With Nicholas by her side, Liliana transforms from pawn to queen as together they build a legacy rooted not in fear and domination, but fierce compassion.Can their powerful bond withstand the sinister forces gathering against them? Passionate and gripping, Secret Passion captures the intoxicating thrill of mafia royalty, set against vivid family drama and a profound, unexpected love.Secret Passion is a dark mafia, arranged marriage romance. It is the final book in the NY Romano Mafia series and is not a standalone, but finally Liliana and Nicholas have their HEA. The story begins with Secret Betrayal and continues with Secret Revenge. less