Santoro Mafia Series by Lora Nox

One night.  That’s all I allowed myself with the gorgeous stranger.  I didn’t expect he’d be the only one who could save me… SophieFamily is everything. I’m the sweet and innocent good girl. I have a goal, a plan. And refuse to be distracted.That is… until I meet him. The gorgeous man who’s covered in tattoos and an expensive suit. Immediately ensnared by his piercing icy-blue eyes, I decide to do something just for me. One night. Then, it’s back to my plan to do right by my family... moreOne night.  That’s all I allowed myself with the gorgeous stranger.  I didn’t expect he’d be the only one who could save me… SophieFamily is everything. I’m the sweet and innocent good girl. I have a goal, a plan. And refuse to be distracted.That is… until I meet him. The gorgeous man who’s covered in tattoos and an expensive suit. Immediately ensnared by his piercing icy-blue eyes, I decide to do something just for me. One night. Then, it’s back to my plan to do right by my family.But I never expected to fall hard and fast. Nor did I expect the truth—about his family or the horrifying dangers coming for me—to shatter everything.CreedMy family rules the crime world, and I rule the legitimate arm of our empire. I forged my own path while honoring my loyalty to them.The moment my eyes fall on Sophie—my angel—I know I’ve found her. The one for me.But it all crashes down once she finds out who my family is. I have no choice but to let her go.Until an enemy comes for her, then nothing will stop me from protecting her at all costs. I’ll even wade into the darkest parts of the criminal underworld that I vowed never to go.Because Sophie is mine. My angel. My good girl. My everything.-- Dive into Creed , the gripping first book in the mafia romance Santoro Brothers series. It features an MMC with possessive, “touch her and I’ll unalive you” vibes. There’s no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a HEA is guaranteed. This is a standalone book and features Creed and Sophie’s story.Things to know about Creed :Italian mafiaIt is MFJealous/possessive MMCCinnamon roll for herSweet but strong FMCInsta-love and he falls firstSecond chanceAge gap (19/28)Dual POVReaders are strongly advised to check the content warning inside. less

I’m his enemy’s daughter.His captive.His revenge.Until he becomes my weapon to wield against the monsters in my world.NovaI am the Mancini Princess. A pawn in my monstrous father’s game. His key to an alliance worthy of a king.However, I end up under the control of a new monster - Massimo Santoro. A lethal man whose hate, wrath, and malice toward anyone with the Mancini name is palpable... moreI’m his enemy’s daughter.His captive.His revenge.Until he becomes my weapon to wield against the monsters in my world.NovaI am the Mancini Princess. A pawn in my monstrous father’s game. His key to an alliance worthy of a king.However, I end up under the control of a new monster - Massimo Santoro. A lethal man whose hate, wrath, and malice toward anyone with the Mancini name is palpable.I’ve had years of learning not to fight the monsters in my world, and I try to hide behind my meek and obedient facade, but Massimo sees through it instantly. Where my life with my father was filled with brutal lessons designed to condition and mold me into what he wanted me to be, with Massimo, he unravels them all.Until I’m unfurling and blooming into the woman I’ve always wanted to be.But Massimo has the power to do what my father never could… Completely break me.MassimoI was born to lead my family. As the Don, it’s imperative that I’m calm, in control, and unyielding.So when my enemy strikes at my family, I steal his ultimate bargaining chip – Nova, his precious, virginal daughter. I ruin his plans to use her to forge the alliance he covets.I take Nova as a pawn in this deadly game to destroy her father, but I discover that his sins against her may be greater than against me.Now, instead of Nova being a pawn, I’m determined she’ll be my queen. And together, we’ll cut off the head of the villainous monster who has ruled her world.Because she’s mine. Mine to protect. Mine to help heal. And if Mancini thinks I’ll relinquish my claim, I’ll burn his world to the ground.Hell… I’ll burn it all to ash either way.--Dive into Massimo , the enthralling 3rd book in the mafia romance Santoro Mafia series, which features Massimo and Nova’s story. It includes an MMC with possessive, “touch her and I’ll smite you from the face of the earth” vibes. There’s no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a HEA is guaranteed. This is a standalone book; however, for the best reading experience, it’s suggested to read the books in order.Things to know about Massimo :Italian mafia It is MFCaptive romanceTrauma romanceHe takes care of her and helps her healOver-the-top (OTT) protective male main character (MMC)Female main character (FMC) with a spine of steelPast trauma for the FMCHealing and transformation arc for FMCAge gapV!rgin FMCPregnancy“My wife”Dual POVReaders are strongly advised to check the content warning inside. less