Queens of Khula City Series by Heleva Risque

Mafia Queens aren't born; they're made.Digger, Jet, Pony, and Boss—four names synonymous with danger, power, and pain. As part of a blackjack bet, I've been given to these mafia kings by my father to do with as they please—but they don't know what cards I'm hiding up my own sleeve.Welcome to Khula City, where four legendary Mafia remnants of a bygone era cling desperately to power... moreMafia Queens aren't born; they're made.Digger, Jet, Pony, and Boss—four names synonymous with danger, power, and pain. As part of a blackjack bet, I've been given to these mafia kings by my father to do with as they please—but they don't know what cards I'm hiding up my own sleeve.Welcome to Khula City, where four legendary Mafia remnants of a bygone era cling desperately to power. My father was indebted to these four men thanks to his gambling addiction, but when the price got too steep, he played himself into a corner and bid me, his only daughter, like a mail-order bride—on a losing hand, no less.Now, I belonged to these men who held my life—and my body—in their iron grip.I went with these criminal bosses, but I didn't go quietly, and if they thought I'd be a submissive little captive, they had another thing coming. I would fight them tooth and nail and make them rue the day they accepted me as collateral. I was Angeline Hernandez, daughter of fallen mafia princess Renata Torini, and I bowed to no man. This book and all subsequent books in the standalone series contain many themes and tropes that some may find unsuitable, unsavory, or downright dark. You can find a TW list on my website. less

They give me a choice between captivity or death. But I'm giving them something better—a queen. I'm no stranger to the mafia underworld, but the Wildcards are a different breed. When I become a liability, they kidnap me to stack the deck--and in their world, the house always wins. Spade, the unhinged brawler, is determined to bend me to his will, but I'm not going down without a fight, even if it's to the death... moreThey give me a choice between captivity or death. But I'm giving them something better—a queen. I'm no stranger to the mafia underworld, but the Wildcards are a different breed. When I become a liability, they kidnap me to stack the deck--and in their world, the house always wins. Spade, the unhinged brawler, is determined to bend me to his will, but I'm not going down without a fight, even if it's to the death. Joker, the blue-eyed blonde playboy, has a closet full of clothes left from random one-night stands, so when he calls me beautiful, I know it's all an act. BlackJack, the strong, silent type, is always watching me from afar, but it's what he doesn't do that leaves me wanting to hear my name on his lips. Ace, no stranger to this business, rules with an iron fist, but beneath the surface is a beast he struggles to keep leashed, and if I'm not careful, it'll bite me, too. They're thwarting every attempt at escape, and I'm out of ideas, so you know what they if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Every minute spent with these irresistible men drags me further into their world, and suddenly, I can't remember why I ever wanted to leave. When their enemies come looking for blood, I'm suddenly more than a liability--I'm their weakness. I'm the queen of their hearts, but do I have what it takes to be the Queen of the Wildcards when all hell breaks loose? less

Mafia men speak only one language--power. So I got fluent, fast. And now I can't get enough.Getting kidnapped by my father’s rivals at my own wedding reception wasn’t on my list of shit to do today, but it could definitely work in my favor. These violent, power-hungry criminals are just what I need to seize control of the family from my father. The enemy of my enemy is my friend--or at least a step to grind my red-bottomed heels into on my way to power... moreMafia men speak only one language--power. So I got fluent, fast. And now I can't get enough.Getting kidnapped by my father’s rivals at my own wedding reception wasn’t on my list of shit to do today, but it could definitely work in my favor. These violent, power-hungry criminals are just what I need to seize control of the family from my father. The enemy of my enemy is my friend--or at least a step to grind my red-bottomed heels into on my way to power.King, the combative leader, wants to use me for his own gain. The feeling is ironically mutual.Spectre, the sly fox, is nothing but secrets and mystery, drawing me in despite myself. Gatt, the arms dealer, has a fast tongue and prefers me tied up–but what man wouldn’t? Soldier, their stoic enforcer, is a man of few words--except for when it comes to me.I have to bring these men to heel, one weak link at a time, until they're ready to do my bidding. And if I happen to fall into bed with them, so what?A girl's gotta eat.I intend to wrest my crown from my father, no matter how many bodies I leave in my wake. But will my Kings refuse to bend the knee, or will they fall in line behind their future Queen? less

Daughter. Cam girl. Hot mess. And now, syndicate plaything. I made a deal with the devil I know--my father--and now I've been bound, gagged, and tossed to the dogs as a political hostage. Stone, River, Rafe, and Dominick are dangerous deviants who launder money for the Kings--and now they're my sinfully sexy jailers. The only thing keeping me alive is their boss's orders... moreDaughter. Cam girl. Hot mess. And now, syndicate plaything. I made a deal with the devil I know--my father--and now I've been bound, gagged, and tossed to the dogs as a political hostage. Stone, River, Rafe, and Dominick are dangerous deviants who launder money for the Kings--and now they're my sinfully sexy jailers. The only thing keeping me alive is their boss's orders. When my father refuses to bargain for my life, I've outlived my usefulness--unless I can help them bring him down another way. Helping them ruin the most powerful man in the city by day makes me hot under the collar, and soon my nights are spent bouncing from penthouse to penthouse, sharing electric touches and sparking feelings I didn't know I was still capable of. When Daddy Dearest attempts to tie up loose ends, all bets are off. These men have become mine, and I won't let that piece of shit take them from me. The man who gave me life might run this city, but not for long. Money talks, and everyone has a price. Queen of Dark Money is the fourth and final installment in a series of interconnected standalones that can be read in any order. The series as a whole contains some themes and tropes that are not suitable for all readers. Please check my website for a full list of content warnings. ACTUAL PREORDER DATE WILL BE FEB 29TH 2024! less