Dark Daddies of New York Series by J.L. Quick

EnzoWe tore down every mafia family who dared to challenge us. Now we reign over this city. The three of us—Italian, Irish, and Bratva—are bound by the blood we shed. Nothing will stop us from building the empire we’ve dreamed of… except her. Eavan O’Brien, the forbidden little sister of my best friend, who I never expected to care about. She’s meant to hate me, but I can’t shake the way she looks at me—defiant, beautiful, and the need to tame her far too tempting... moreEnzoWe tore down every mafia family who dared to challenge us. Now we reign over this city. The three of us—Italian, Irish, and Bratva—are bound by the blood we shed. Nothing will stop us from building the empire we’ve dreamed of… except her. Eavan O’Brien, the forbidden little sister of my best friend, who I never expected to care about. She’s meant to hate me, but I can’t shake the way she looks at me—defiant, beautiful, and the need to tame her far too tempting.EavanI never asked for this life—rescued from the prison my father locked me in, only to be thrown into another when my brother abducts me. Imprisoned by him and his mafia buddies—men I’ve been taught to hate. They think they can control me, but I refuse to bow down to them—especially Enzo. He’s brutal, commanding, and there’s a fire in his eyes that promises to destroy my defiance. I’m determined not to let him break me… Until I find myself bent over his knee with him growling in my ear, “Tell Daddy you’re sorry.”In a world of blood and betrayal, failure is not an option. But when desire mixes with power, everything—and everyone—is at risk. less

CILLIANWe didn’t inherit this city—we took it. Power like this doesn’t come without blood, secrets, and enemies. The FBI is circling, the walls are closing in, and this is the worst possible time to lose focus. Especially for her.Madison Roark wasn’t supposed to be anything more than a one-night escape—just a beautiful distraction I’d forget the next morning. But I keep seeing her–everywhere. In my thoughts and slipping into the dark corners of my world like she belongs there... moreCILLIANWe didn’t inherit this city—we took it. Power like this doesn’t come without blood, secrets, and enemies. The FBI is circling, the walls are closing in, and this is the worst possible time to lose focus. Especially for her.Madison Roark wasn’t supposed to be anything more than a one-night escape—just a beautiful distraction I’d forget the next morning. But I keep seeing her–everywhere. In my thoughts and slipping into the dark corners of my world like she belongs there. I can’t stop craving her—even when nothing about her adds up. Perfection like that comes with a price, and I can feel it—she’s hiding something.MADISONA new city. A fresh start. A new life. After graduation, I swore I’d stay away from anything that could expose me. But then he happened—Cillian O’Brien. I should’ve run the second he looked at me like he owned me. Instead, I crossed a line I can’t uncross—letting him be my Daddy.Now I’m tangled in something dangerous—deep in his world and falling hard for him among a web of lies. But if he ever finds out who I really am… loving him won’t save me. It might just get me killed.When lies run deep and loyalty cuts like a knife, someone always pays the price—and this truth could bring an empire to its knees. less

NIKOLAIWe built this empire with blood and brutality. We don’t answer to anyone. We’re untouchable. Or at least, we were–until someone dug deep enough to find the secrets that could burn it all to the ground. The price of their silence? A marriage that merges their dynasty with ours.I don’t want a wife–especially not Ani Sargsyan, the spoiled mafia princess with a sharp mouth and hatred for everything I am... moreNIKOLAIWe built this empire with blood and brutality. We don’t answer to anyone. We’re untouchable. Or at least, we were–until someone dug deep enough to find the secrets that could burn it all to the ground. The price of their silence? A marriage that merges their dynasty with ours.I don’t want a wife–especially not Ani Sargsyan, the spoiled mafia princess with a sharp mouth and hatred for everything I am. I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my family and what we’ve built, even if it means putting a ring on her finger… And a leash around her throat. She doesn’t have to love me. She just has to learn how to obey—like a good little pet.ANII was never supposed to be part of this deal, but my brother has other plans–trading me off like property for the sake of his ambition. I don’t want this life. I definitely don’t want him–Nikolai King. Cold-blooded, merciless, and determined to control me.He thinks he can own me. Break me. Bend me to his rules. We clash at every turn—hate-laced kisses, brutal passion, and the kind of surrender that doesn’t come without a fight–until I’m left in the wreckage… on my knees like a good girl for Daddy.When hate turns to heat and enemies become lovers, it won’t just be the city left in ashes. less