Savage Syndicate Series by Kelliann Nelson

When he learns the truth about what I've done, he locks me up. Now I’m a prisoner to my past and my future.I never should have slept with a mafia boss, but Stefano Vignali wanted me, his foul-mouthed little barista, and he wouldn’t take no for an answer.Of course, it was all just a fairy tale that had to end, so when I realized I had feelings for this man, I sent back his extravagant gifts and cut ties.I thought I could be free to live a normal life.I believed I could hide our baby from him... moreWhen he learns the truth about what I've done, he locks me up. Now I’m a prisoner to my past and my future.I never should have slept with a mafia boss, but Stefano Vignali wanted me, his foul-mouthed little barista, and he wouldn’t take no for an answer.Of course, it was all just a fairy tale that had to end, so when I realized I had feelings for this man, I sent back his extravagant gifts and cut ties.I thought I could be free to live a normal life.I believed I could hide our baby from him.I was so wrong. None of my secrets were safe.Now Stefano plans to punish me for every minute he missed with his son. God help me, it’s a debt I want to pay, because a dark, fiery attraction still burns between us.But first he must make a deal with the devil. To save my life and protect our son, he must marry me. The catch? He’s contracted to another bride.Breaking off his engagement is not an option. New York City would become a bloody war zone. And I would only be trading one monster for another.Wicked Rivals is a fast-paced dark romance with enemies-to-lovers vibes and morally gray characters. Some scenes may be disturbing for sensitive readers. Please visit the author's website for content warnings. The story continues in book 2, Savage Enemy. less

A Dark Mafia RomanceMy savior. My enemy. My lover.When Stefano announced our engagement, he outed me. He didn’t know one little photo could be so dangerous. How could he? He didn’t know I belonged to a rival mafia family.With my secret exposed, my brothers rush to New York. I’m forced to leave with them, or they’ll hurt my son, because Chicago’s Bratva boss has called in my family’s debt—and I’m the payment.Wherever I turn, I’m a prisoner of my past or my future... moreA Dark Mafia RomanceMy savior. My enemy. My lover.When Stefano announced our engagement, he outed me. He didn’t know one little photo could be so dangerous. How could he? He didn’t know I belonged to a rival mafia family.With my secret exposed, my brothers rush to New York. I’m forced to leave with them, or they’ll hurt my son, because Chicago’s Bratva boss has called in my family’s debt—and I’m the payment.Wherever I turn, I’m a prisoner of my past or my future. My only hope now is for Stefano to fight for us. The price to get me back, however, is one he might not pay. It would cost him his revenge. Maybe his empire.His next move must take down my depraved father. But in the blink of an eye, more players enter the game, and the risk becomes much greater than Stefano anticipated.In the end, though? Win or lose, neither of us plans to live without the other.Savage Enemy is a fast-paced dark romance with Romeo and Juliet vibes. The story continues in book 3, Cruel King. Some scenes or themes may not be suitable for sensitive readers. Please visit the author's website for content info. less