Devils & Darlings Series by A.J. Wilding

I took her to get revenge, but now I want so much more. Rory Kostalova was never part of the plan. Kidnapping the Russian mafia princess was a move for control, a way to gain the upper hand in a brutal war. She was meant to break, to bend to my will like everyone else. But Rory is different—strong, fiery, untouchable. What started as a way to get even turns into something darker, something neither of us can control. She stirs the chaos inside me, makes me crave her in ways I shouldn’t... moreI took her to get revenge, but now I want so much more. Rory Kostalova was never part of the plan. Kidnapping the Russian mafia princess was a move for control, a way to gain the upper hand in a brutal war. She was meant to break, to bend to my will like everyone else. But Rory is different—strong, fiery, untouchable. What started as a way to get even turns into something darker, something neither of us can control. She stirs the chaos inside me, makes me crave her in ways I shouldn’t. I took her freedom to punish her family, but now she’s the one I can’t let go. To save her, I’ll have to break every rule, cross every line. I’ll be the one to set her free—even if it destroys me. No Promises, No Lies is a standalone crossover mafia hockey romance with dark themes and spice. Tropes. Hockey Romance. Mafia Romance. Arranged Marriage. New Adult. Enemies to Lovers. Captive Romance. "I didn't know where else to go. ". less

Briar Rose has a secret. One she’ll do just about anything to keep. She’s nobody. One night. One dare. One mistake. She betrayed me. I don’t forgive, and I don’t forget. And I don’t do second chances. Because in my world, betrayal is paid for in blood. And I want her on her knees, begging. I’ll rip down every wall she’s built,. burn every bridge she thought would save her. Run, Little Rose, I dare you. But remember, even Eden couldn’t keep out the Devil... moreBriar Rose has a secret. One she’ll do just about anything to keep. She’s nobody. One night. One dare. One mistake. She betrayed me. I don’t forgive, and I don’t forget. And I don’t do second chances. Because in my world, betrayal is paid for in blood. And I want her on her knees, begging. I’ll rip down every wall she’s built,. burn every bridge she thought would save her. Run, Little Rose, I dare you. But remember, even Eden couldn’t keep out the Devil. Dare Me to Stay is book two in an interconnected dark mafia romance series, and does contain dark themes that may be triggering to some. This book can be read as a standalone, but for the best reader experience; it is recommended to read the series in publishing order, as the books and characters do interconnect. Book #1: No Promises, No Lies - Aidan & Rory. Book #2: Dare Me to Stay - Koen & Briar. Mafia Romance. Dark Romance. Second Chance Romance. Secret Baby. Betrayal. Enemies to Lovers. Forced Proximity. Touch her and…. less