New York State of Mafia Series by Mila Finelli

The first book in a brand-new series from the author of Mafia Mistress and the Kings of Italy series.In the quiet of a small New York town, secrets run deeper than blood. ValentinaI never thought I’d fall for a man like Luca. Powerful. Dangerous.But there’s something about him I can’t resist. The closer I get to him, the more questions I have.I want to trust him, but deep down, I can’t shake the feeling that he’s hiding something—and I’m not sure I’ll survive it... moreThe first book in a brand-new series from the author of Mafia Mistress and the Kings of Italy series.In the quiet of a small New York town, secrets run deeper than blood. ValentinaI never thought I’d fall for a man like Luca. Powerful. Dangerous.But there’s something about him I can’t resist. The closer I get to him, the more questions I have.I want to trust him, but deep down, I can’t shake the feeling that he’s hiding something—and I’m not sure I’ll survive it.LucaI’ve spent my life building a vast empire, my hands coated with blood and sweat. And I’ll do anything to keep my family safe.Including abducting a young woman and forcing her back to Italy, a debt repaid.But the closer I get to Valentina, the more I lose control. She’s strong and independent, yet innocent in ways that set my blood on fire. She doesn’t know my story, and I’m not sure I can keep it that way for much longer... or if I even want to.I’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even if it means risking everything. less

MaggieI’ve made a terrible mistake.I just needed a small break from running the family winery with my brother, a few days of fun for myself.So I went on a weekend trip and slept with a gorgeous stranger. Happens all the time, no big deal.Except now I've learned this stranger is a mob boss.And worse, this mafioso has won my family's winery from my brother in a poker game.This can’t be happening. I won’t allow it.Vito D’Agostino may be smart and powerful and super hot, but he’s no match for me... moreMaggieI’ve made a terrible mistake.I just needed a small break from running the family winery with my brother, a few days of fun for myself.So I went on a weekend trip and slept with a gorgeous stranger. Happens all the time, no big deal.Except now I've learned this stranger is a mob boss.And worse, this mafioso has won my family's winery from my brother in a poker game.This can’t be happening. I won’t allow it.Vito D’Agostino may be smart and powerful and super hot, but he’s no match for me.VitoWhen I met Maggie Fiorentino I thought she was cute. A woman up for anything, no strings attached. We didn’t even exchange more than our first names during our one and only night together.I certainly never planned to see her again.But fate has thrown me into her path once more, our futures destined to be entwined.I want her winery. And I want her.One thing to know about me? I always get what I want.Empire of Seduction is a standalone, no cliffhanger, guaranteed HEA. However, long time readers first met Vito D'Agostino in the Kings of Italy series, book three, Mafia Madman and saw him again in book five, Mafia Virgin. Readers met Maggie Fiorentino in Empire of Temptation, book one in the New York State of Mafia series. less