The Casella Brothers Series by C.B. Frey

Ezra They call me King, but it’s just the mask I wear to conceal the true evil behind it. If I wasn’t born into this life, the life of bloodshed and murder, I’m afraid there wouldn’t be anything on Earth that could satiate my thirst. Not for the thrill that comes from killing a man, no. That doesn’t last long. Nothing could fill the void where I store countless bodies and souls, only to thirst for something more. To feel something other than emptiness... moreEzra They call me King, but it’s just the mask I wear to conceal the true evil behind it. If I wasn’t born into this life, the life of bloodshed and murder, I’m afraid there wouldn’t be anything on Earth that could satiate my thirst. Not for the thrill that comes from killing a man, no. That doesn’t last long. Nothing could fill the void where I store countless bodies and souls, only to thirst for something more. To feel something other than emptiness.  ⁠ Its my turn to continue the Casella bloodline, and I will do it my way. Striking a deal with her was the first part of my plan to get my family off my back, but she doesn't know that I plan to keep her. Even if she begs me to let her go, I will make her see just how much she belongs in my world.Aries I thought the only evil in my life would be my drunk father, but it turns out, there is something darker that lies in wait for me. Meeting Ezra was the easiest part of my story, its everything that came after that was difficult. He is everything they say he is and more, but there is something about the way he looks at me, the way he only sees me, that terrifies me. ⁠ They say everyone has their own demons that they wrestle with daily, but Ezra doesn’t. He embraces them and treats them like his friends. What scares me the most is how the darkness within me awakens every time he’s near, like his abyss snuffs out the light within me. It spreads into my veins, consuming me, until I no longer know who I am without him.⁠ Please note, this is a dark romance book. Please read trigger warnings on authors website before diving in! less

The final chapter in The Casella Brothers Series is complete.A man who has buried his heart beneath years of violence and bloodshed, and a woman torn between the deadly secrets of Falcon’s Keep. Rafael and Nera fight for a love the world deems forbidden, surrounded by the merciless betrayals of her family. Nothing is safe within the walls of Falcon’s Keep, an island controlled by the ruthless Lucchese family... moreThe final chapter in The Casella Brothers Series is complete.A man who has buried his heart beneath years of violence and bloodshed, and a woman torn between the deadly secrets of Falcon’s Keep. Rafael and Nera fight for a love the world deems forbidden, surrounded by the merciless betrayals of her family. Nothing is safe within the walls of Falcon’s Keep, an island controlled by the ruthless Lucchese family.Torn between his unyielding loyalty to the Della Torre's and a love that could destroy him, Rafael faces an impossible choice. Walk away from Nera to protect what's left of Falcon’s Keep, or risk losing everything to claim her as his own. When the world twists, bends and breaks, it comes down to one thing. His life or hers.~All books in the series are interconnected standalones. It is recommended to read the series in order, however not necessary. All books in the series and their tropes:1. The Casella King—Ezra & Aries.Marriage of convenience, touch her and die, mafia boss falls in love with an outsider.2. The Casella Ruin—Darcy & Nicholas.Arranged marriage, TRUE enemies to lovers, betrayal, revenge, substance addiction and healing.3. The Casella Sin—Rafael & Nera.Age gap, taboo, forbidden, jealous hero, survival and TRAGEDY. less