East Dremest Mafia Series by Michelle Dare

My days and nights were spent running successful legal and illegal businesses. As the mafia boss of East Dremest, I had a reputation to uphold. Falling for two men was a weakness I didn’t want.The people I loved before were no longer above ground. Circumstances arose and they were a risk I had to extinguish. Nothing good came from me loving another. I didn’t want to do so again.Trying to resist Vail and Hartley was useless. Once I had them close, letting them go was impossible... moreMy days and nights were spent running successful legal and illegal businesses. As the mafia boss of East Dremest, I had a reputation to uphold. Falling for two men was a weakness I didn’t want.The people I loved before were no longer above ground. Circumstances arose and they were a risk I had to extinguish. Nothing good came from me loving another. I didn’t want to do so again.Trying to resist Vail and Hartley was useless. Once I had them close, letting them go was impossible.They were mine and I’d show them what it meant to be so.I had to keep my lives separate. They didn’t need to see the blood on my hands or the weapons I kept. They didn’t need to witness the violence.But I wasn’t the only one with a past.Their lives were mine to protect. Their hearts were mine to hold. I would do anything in my power to keep them safe.If only it were that easy. If only theirs weren’t the only hearts in play.Jordan is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book one in the East Dremest Mafia series. It features a man who doesn’t want to fall in love again, an incredibly sweet chef, and a fashion designer trying to climb his way back from the bottom. There is a best friend’s brother, an age gap, first love, hurt/comfort, and a sinful mafia boss. This book ends on a cliffhanger and will continue in book two, Vail.Please look inside for the content warnings. less

My ex was missing, and all fingers pointed toward Jordan, the mafia boss of East Dremest, and one of the men I loved.Every moment in Jordan’s and Hartley’s arms were filled with more care and attention than I’d ever had. Until the night when Jordan was dragged away in handcuffs before our very eyes.It didn’t matter what anyone said to me; I had to hear it from Jordan’s lips that he didn’t go behind my back to commit a crime I explicitly asked him not to... moreMy ex was missing, and all fingers pointed toward Jordan, the mafia boss of East Dremest, and one of the men I loved.Every moment in Jordan’s and Hartley’s arms were filled with more care and attention than I’d ever had. Until the night when Jordan was dragged away in handcuffs before our very eyes.It didn’t matter what anyone said to me; I had to hear it from Jordan’s lips that he didn’t go behind my back to commit a crime I explicitly asked him not to.Once I had the answer, the nightmare didn’t end. My ex was still out there, biding his time until he could put a plan in place to get me back. I wouldn’t go. Not now. Not ever.Gil was in my past, while torturing my present. If only this would end. If only I could be free of him and the pain he inflicted.At least I had my men to hold me up when I couldn’t do it myself. They were the strength I needed. The best parts of my life. They loved me without reservation.Until Gil was found and I could live without fear, I’d do the best I could to get through each day.Vail is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book two in the East Dremest Mafia series. It should be read after Jordan. Vail features a man trying to escape his nightmares, a caring fashion designer who will do anything for his men, and a mafia boss who’s softening even though he doesn’t want to. There is a best friend’s brother, an age gap, hurt/comfort, and a protective and possessive mafia boss. This book does end on a cliffhanger and will continue in book three, Hartley. less

Talk about surprises... We welcomed a new member into our family. Adding her to our little mafia group meant fear like we hadn’t known. But she wasn’t the one we had to worry about. No, it was me. How was I supposed to know visiting my grandfather’s home would turn everything upside down? It was a chance to show Jordan where Vail and I grew up. Instead, guns were drawn and threats were made. Jordan would do anything to protect us... moreTalk about surprises... We welcomed a new member into our family. Adding her to our little mafia group meant fear like we hadn’t known. But she wasn’t the one we had to worry about. No, it was me. How was I supposed to know visiting my grandfather’s home would turn everything upside down? It was a chance to show Jordan where Vail and I grew up. Instead, guns were drawn and threats were made. Jordan would do anything to protect us. The thing was, I wanted to protect them too, even if it meant going behind Jordan’s back. I wasn’t cut out for the mafia life, yet I lived with the most possessive boss of all. For my family, I’d do anything. They were who mattered. Jordan and Vail were who I craved going home to at the end of the day. So, I’d take whatever violence and revelations came my way. The alternative was giving them and this life up, and that was never going to happen. Hartley is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book three in the East Dremest Mafia series. It should be read after Jordan and Vail. Hartley features a fashion designer who wants his friends and family to thrive, a chef who’s still healing, and a mafia boss who’s finally accepted he’s softened and knows there’s no turning back. There is a best friend’s brother, an age gap, hurt/comfort, and a protective mafia boss. While this book is the conclusion to Jordan, Vail, and Hartley’s story, it’s not the end of the series. Please look inside for the content warnings. less

What did it say about me that I lusted after the local mafia boss’s guard? What if I added I was a detective for the city’s police department?I was in a world of trouble. Not only was the chief on me about an unsolved case, but Reghan Sutton had become even more present in my life.Wanting him wasn’t the issue. The threat of losing my job was. I had to stay employed so I could pay my bills. Touching the money I made on the side was out of the question.I couldn’t date Reghan... moreWhat did it say about me that I lusted after the local mafia boss’s guard? What if I added I was a detective for the city’s police department?I was in a world of trouble. Not only was the chief on me about an unsolved case, but Reghan Sutton had become even more present in my life.Wanting him wasn’t the issue. The threat of losing my job was. I had to stay employed so I could pay my bills. Touching the money I made on the side was out of the question.I couldn’t date Reghan. I definitely couldn’t get into bed with him. Once would never be enough. I certainly couldn’t fall in love with him.And yet…I did all of those things and didn’t regret it. But I had to be careful to keep my relationship with him behind closed doors.My life had never been easy. Why should it start now?One thing was for certain. Letting go of Reghan wasn’t an option.Barrett is an MM steamy contemporary romance and book four in the East Dremest Mafia series. It features a smart-ass detective who doesn’t let anyone get too close and a guard who isn’t sure if he wants to strangle the man in front of him or kiss the hell out of him. This is a forbidden romance between a touch-starved man and the only person he’s ever fully let his guard down in front of.Please look inside for the content warnings. less

I wasn’t one to brag, but I was an exceptional guard to a mafia boss.Being the only one who could calm a situation down when it was about to go off the rails, I prided myself on not letting my emotions get in the way. Then there were my pretty vials of dangerous liquids. I had many skills.When Forest Weathers came to town, I couldn’t tell which way was up. He drew me in like no one else.My nightly hall pacing entered a new level... moreI wasn’t one to brag, but I was an exceptional guard to a mafia boss.Being the only one who could calm a situation down when it was about to go off the rails, I prided myself on not letting my emotions get in the way. Then there were my pretty vials of dangerous liquids. I had many skills.When Forest Weathers came to town, I couldn’t tell which way was up. He drew me in like no one else.My nightly hall pacing entered a new level. There was no relaxing my mind when it was full of thoughts of a man who didn’t desire me.Forest was only attracted to women.Or so I thought.Suddenly, my emotions were right at the surface. The man I wanted said he’d be mine.Of course, that joy couldn’t last long. In East Dremest, every day was a new adventure. What I didn’t consider was someone making me their target… as well as Forest.Whoever thought they could touch who belonged to me was in for a very bad time. I wouldn’t stop until I found and put an end to them.Threatening Forest was a terrible mistake. It was my job to protect him no matter the cost.I hoped the person responsible for those notes was ready for pain. They’d pay for what they had done.Sheldon is an MM steamy contemporary romance and book six in the East Dremest Mafia series. It features a man who takes pining to a new level and another who can’t stop thinking about a certain dangerous mafia guard. There is a possessive hero, found family, first times, and intense emotions. less