A Paranormal Yakuza Duet Series by C.J. Ravenna

JintaHe’s a yakuza with secrets. I’m the reporter determined to bring them to light.When people start going missing, I sense a story that could make my whole career. I even have the perfect Raiden Noboru, enforcer for the most powerful yakuza organization in Japan.The plan is go undercover as "Hiro" the photographer, cozy up to Raiden, and discover all he knows about the disappearances.Problem is? Raiden isn't the monster I thought he was... moreJintaHe’s a yakuza with secrets. I’m the reporter determined to bring them to light.When people start going missing, I sense a story that could make my whole career. I even have the perfect Raiden Noboru, enforcer for the most powerful yakuza organization in Japan.The plan is go undercover as "Hiro" the photographer, cozy up to Raiden, and discover all he knows about the disappearances.Problem is? Raiden isn't the monster I thought he was. The beast beneath his skin is fiercely protective of what's his, but he worships my body and soul, showing me a tender side of himself he hides from the rest of the world.But I've got a story to tell. All I have to do... is betray the man I'm falling for.RaidenI stopped believing in fated mates long ago. Love only ends in heartbreak.Ever since I was a boy, my only purpose has been to serve the Namikawa-kai.Until him. The minute I see Hiro smile like a sunbeam and catch his cherry blossom scent, I've got to have him. What I thought would be a casual fling becomes so much more. Hiro is mine. Mine to care for, mine to protect. No one else can have him.Before I realize it, I'm beginning to dream of a life outside the yakuza, a life with Hiro. Too bad that’s all it’ll ever be. A dream. I’ll never make someone as innocent as Hiro happy. I’m a criminal, and I’m no good for him……But I can’t stay away from him.Secrets & Sake is book 1 in A Paranormal Yakuza Duet. It features insta-love, fated mates and wolf shifters, a sunshine undercover reporter and the grumpy yakuza soft only for him, loads of possessive touch-him-and-die vibes, plenty of searingly hot spice, and a Happy-For-Now conclusion. less

JintaNothing’s easy when you’re fated to a yakuza boss.I’m possessed by an ancient, powerful kitsune hellbent on chaos and destruction. Until we can find a way to lift the curse, I’m a threat to everyone I hold dear. Tensions within the Namikawa-kai, hunters lurking in the shadows, and vengeful ex-boyfriends want to thwart us at every step.All I want is to be with Raiden, my mate, the man I love. If we stand together, we can get through it all... moreJintaNothing’s easy when you’re fated to a yakuza boss.I’m possessed by an ancient, powerful kitsune hellbent on chaos and destruction. Until we can find a way to lift the curse, I’m a threat to everyone I hold dear. Tensions within the Namikawa-kai, hunters lurking in the shadows, and vengeful ex-boyfriends want to thwart us at every step.All I want is to be with Raiden, my mate, the man I love. If we stand together, we can get through it all. But when I see a new, ugly side to Raiden, I can’t help but question if we really want the same things.When the time comes to run, will Raiden leave it all behind for me?RaidenI’ll destroy anyone who hurts my mate—but I’m the one hurting him the most.I’m the boss now. This is my pack. Tokyo is my city. No one will ever control me again. As I fall deeper into my new responsibilities, Jinta and I grow more estranged.When betrayal strikes from within my own pack, Jinta is the one who pays the price. Jinta has no place in my world. He’s a pure ray of sunshine in the darkness of my life, and I can’t be the reason he gets hurt. I don’t deserve him. Never have.I’ve got to let him go. Before the shadows of my world consume the only person I’ve ever loved.Curses & Kitsune is the final book in A Paranormal Yakuza Duet and concludes with a hard-won Happily-Ever-After. less