The Rivera Syndicate Series by Evangeline Thorne

🔥 She was meant to pull the trigger. Instead, she let her live. 🔥Sasha, known as La Sombra, is the cartel's deadliest assassin—silent, efficient, unstoppable. When she's ordered to eliminate Luisa Ortega, the last surviving heir of a fallen empire, it should be just another job. But when she hesitates for the first time in her brutal career, everything unravels.Now, Sasha and Luisa are tangled in a deadly game of deception... more🔥 She was meant to pull the trigger. Instead, she let her live. 🔥Sasha, known as La Sombra, is the cartel's deadliest assassin—silent, efficient, unstoppable. When she's ordered to eliminate Luisa Ortega, the last surviving heir of a fallen empire, it should be just another job. But when she hesitates for the first time in her brutal career, everything unravels.Now, Sasha and Luisa are tangled in a deadly game of deception. To survive, they must fake a death, outwit the most powerful cartel queen in the city, and navigate a world where trust is as dangerous as betrayal.But as the line between enemy and ally blurs, an undeniable attraction ignites between them. In the underworld, love is a weakness. And in a war where power is everything, desire could get them both killed.🔥 High-stakes action, forbidden romance, and a slow-burn attraction that could destroy them both. Fans of Mafia thrillers, forbidden romance, and sapphic slow-burn suspense won't be able to put this down. 🔥Perfect for readers of J.T. Geissinger, Sophie Lark, and C.M. Stunich. less

She was born into power. Now, she must fight to keep it.Carmen Rivera is no stranger to bloodshed. As the rebellious heir to one of the most feared cartels, she's spent her life walking a tightrope between duty and defiance. But when a rival cartel makes a brutal move against her family, she becomes their primary target—and her sister's patience for Carmen's reckless ways runs out.Enter Riley ex-mercenary, all business, and the only thing standing between Carmen and a bullet... moreShe was born into power. Now, she must fight to keep it.Carmen Rivera is no stranger to bloodshed. As the rebellious heir to one of the most feared cartels, she's spent her life walking a tightrope between duty and defiance. But when a rival cartel makes a brutal move against her family, she becomes their primary target—and her sister's patience for Carmen's reckless ways runs out.Enter Riley ex-mercenary, all business, and the only thing standing between Carmen and a bullet. With enemies closing in, Riley's job is simple—keep Carmen alive. But the real danger? The undeniable, slow-burning attraction neither of them can afford.As the cartel war escalates and betrayal lurks in the shadows, Carmen must Will she embrace the queenpin she was meant to be, or will her forbidden desire for Riley destroy them both?🔥 For fans of high-stakes romance, powerful heroines, and forbidden love, QUEENMAKER is an addictive, slow-burn, sapphic mafia thriller that will leave you breathless. less

She walked away from the Syndicate—and the woman she loved. Now, she has to infiltrate their world again.Mia Torres swore she was done with the Rivera Syndicate. But when the job pulls her back into the underworld, she faces an impossible regain the trust of the woman she betrayed. Valeria Fuentes is as ruthless as ever, second-in-command to the empire Mia once worked to destroy.One mistake could expose her secret. One slip could get her killed... moreShe walked away from the Syndicate—and the woman she loved. Now, she has to infiltrate their world again.Mia Torres swore she was done with the Rivera Syndicate. But when the job pulls her back into the underworld, she faces an impossible regain the trust of the woman she betrayed. Valeria Fuentes is as ruthless as ever, second-in-command to the empire Mia once worked to destroy.One mistake could expose her secret. One slip could get her killed. And one heated glance from Valeria might shatter all her defenses.With enemies closing in, Mia must choose—duty or desire, justice or survival. Because in this world, love is just another weapon… and the deadliest devotion is the one that could kill her.🔥 A high-stakes sapphic mafia romance filled with passion, betrayal, and deadly choices. less