Dynasty of Deception Series by Ajme Williams

I was born to rule an empire. She was born to shatter it.Now, the girl who vanished a decade ago is back—with a secret that could destroy us both.I just broke an alliance with the most powerful crime family in Chicago.All for Piper Collins—the only woman who's ever brought the mighty Don D'Amato to his knees.She's not the same girl I fell for in high school.She's stronger. Colder.And married to a man who doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as her... moreI was born to rule an empire. She was born to shatter it.Now, the girl who vanished a decade ago is back—with a secret that could destroy us both.I just broke an alliance with the most powerful crime family in Chicago.All for Piper Collins—the only woman who's ever brought the mighty Don D'Amato to his knees.She's not the same girl I fell for in high school.She's stronger. Colder.And married to a man who doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as her.I'll tear apart heaven and earth to protect her.Even if it means war with the Rinellas.Even if it means blood on my hands.But when her daughter calls me "Daddy," my world implodes.Suddenly, I'm not just saving Piper from her abusive husband.I'm fighting for a family I never knew I had.Now, as enemies close in from all sides, I'm faced with an impossible My empire or my heart?And when the dust settles, will Piper ever forgive me for the sins of our past? Or will the secrets we've both buried become the bullets that tear us apart for good? MERCILESS KING is book one in the DYNASTY OF DECEPTION series. Step into Chicago's treacherous underworld, where alliances crumble and forbidden desires ignite. This pulse-pounding story is the first of four interconnected standalones, each delivering its own guaranteed happily ever after. Brace yourself for scorching passion, heart-stopping suspense, and the raw power of love triumphing against impossible odds. less

I'm chasing the most dangerous woman I've ever met. The real threat? She's young enough to be my daughter.She's a mafia princess, desperate to find her missing twin.I'm a seasoned detective, hell-bent on taking down her family.We're locked in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. And I'm not sure who's winning.Lana D'Amato is ice-cold perfection with a heart of steel.I'm relentless in my pursuit of justice, no matter the cost.This can't end well for either of us... moreI'm chasing the most dangerous woman I've ever met. The real threat? She's young enough to be my daughter.She's a mafia princess, desperate to find her missing twin.I'm a seasoned detective, hell-bent on taking down her family.We're locked in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. And I'm not sure who's winning.Lana D'Amato is ice-cold perfection with a heart of steel.I'm relentless in my pursuit of justice, no matter the cost.This can't end well for either of us.She’d do anything to find her brother. Even seduce a man almost twice her age.I set the trap, and she takes the bait.One dinner. One lie. One taste of forbidden fruit.Now we're tangled in secrets, lies, and reckless desire.Each touch is a betrayal. Every kiss, a confession.Each moment, a reminder of the years between us.I tell myself it's just for the case. She swears it's only for information.But when danger strikes and Lana's life hangs in the balance, I realize I've made a grave mistake.I've fallen for the enemy. Now I have to My badge or her heart? Justice or love?Because in this game, we might both end up caught.ICE PRINCESS is Book 2 in the DYNASTY OF DECEPTION series, set in Chicago's treacherous underworld. While interconnected, each book is a steamy, suspenseful standalone with its own HEA. Brace for scorching passion and heart-stopping thrills as love triumphs against impossible odds. less

In a mansion full of strangers, I'm told I'm the heir to a mafia empire I can't remember.Then there's Diana—the forbidden redhead who sees past my scars and awakens something lethal inside me.One touch, and I'm lost.She's staff. She's off-limits. She's carrying my baby.When my family arranges my marriage to secure power, buried memories surface.I remember the brutal killer I used to be... And exactly why Diana's life hangs by a thread.They say love destroys empires... moreIn a mansion full of strangers, I'm told I'm the heir to a mafia empire I can't remember.Then there's Diana—the forbidden redhead who sees past my scars and awakens something lethal inside me.One touch, and I'm lost.She's staff. She's off-limits. She's carrying my baby.When my family arranges my marriage to secure power, buried memories surface.I remember the brutal killer I used to be... And exactly why Diana's life hangs by a thread.They say love destroys empires.They haven't seen what I'll do to protect what's mine. less

First time I see I'm hiding in the garden from yet another potential suitor. That's when I see him—Matteo Caruso. All dangerous swagger and wicked blue eyes. My fiancé's right-hand man, and completely forbidden. My wedding I'm supposed to be walking down the aisle. Instead, I'm watching my engagement crumble. And Matteo? He's watching me. The next I wake up in his penthouse. He actually kidnapped me. And the worst part? I'm not sure I want to leave... moreFirst time I see I'm hiding in the garden from yet another potential suitor. That's when I see him—Matteo Caruso. All dangerous swagger and wicked blue eyes. My fiancé's right-hand man, and completely forbidden. My wedding I'm supposed to be walking down the aisle. Instead, I'm watching my engagement crumble. And Matteo? He's watching me. The next I wake up in his penthouse. He actually kidnapped me. And the worst part? I'm not sure I want to leave. Between stolen kisses and whispered promises, Matteo shows me everything I've been missing. Freedom. Passion. A life that's mine to choose. But I'm not just any mafia princess. I’m the bargaining chip between two powerful families. And my father will burn this city down to get me back. Now Matteo has to His loyalty to the D'Amatos, or his love for me. But I'm carrying a secret that changes everything. One that will force everyone's hand. Because this stolen queen? She's carrying the heir to a new empire. And Matteo Caruso doesn't just steal what he wants. He keeps it. Forever. less

I never expected to see him again after that snowy night in Michigan. The dangerous lawyer who tied me up.Then touched me in ways that made me forget he was my future father-in-law's son. Now I'm carrying his triplets.Standing in the Nardone family's glittering Christmas ballroom, my hand shields my still-flat stomach. Niccolo strides toward me with murder in his eyes. He knows.The pregnancy test wasn't supposed to show three little heartbeats... moreI never expected to see him again after that snowy night in Michigan. The dangerous lawyer who tied me up.Then touched me in ways that made me forget he was my future father-in-law's son. Now I'm carrying his triplets.Standing in the Nardone family's glittering Christmas ballroom, my hand shields my still-flat stomach. Niccolo strides toward me with murder in his eyes. He knows.The pregnancy test wasn't supposed to show three little heartbeats. Because Nic isn't just the brooding son anymore – he's the new Don of New York. And he's just learned his father's young bride is carrying his heirs.His breath burns hot against my neck as he pushes me against the wall. "You're mine now, Bella. No one else will ever touch you." My body betrays me, remembering his touch from that night.As bullets tear through the holiday lights, I learn the There's one rule in the mafia that even a Don can't Never steal your father's bride. less

Five years ago, I gave birth to his twins. Five years ago, I let another man claim them as his own. Five years ago, my father forced me to marry a mobster.And now these twins are calling their real father "Uncle Max."One night of sin with my godfather changed everything. Max Giraldi—seventeen years my senior, my brother's enforcer. By morning, he vanished. And my father married me off to another man... moreFive years ago, I gave birth to his twins. Five years ago, I let another man claim them as his own. Five years ago, my father forced me to marry a mobster.And now these twins are calling their real father "Uncle Max."One night of sin with my godfather changed everything. Max Giraldi—seventeen years my senior, my brother's enforcer. By morning, he vanished. And my father married me off to another man.Now someone's hunting me, And my brother, the new don, has a brilliant Send me to Vegas, straight into Max's protection... With the children he doesn't know are his. Watching him play Santa to our twins, While forbidden desire burns hotter than ever. But in our dangerous world, miracles come with bloody price tags.And when my past finally catches up with me, Max might learn he's a father... Seconds before he loses us forever. less