The Vascos Series by Kip Ferox

Lucian Knox is a ruthless enforcer, working for the powerful crime lord Cassius Vasco. Ex-military, ex-special ops, there's nothing Lucian can't handle — especially not the job that should be a walk in the retrieving a stolen journal that could bring down his boss's empire. The thief who took it? Just another target.That is, until he finds Venom. Elusive. Calculated. Gorgeous. And, of course, a f---ing brat.When Lucian catches him, he expects resistance, interrogation, maybe a few broken bones... moreLucian Knox is a ruthless enforcer, working for the powerful crime lord Cassius Vasco. Ex-military, ex-special ops, there's nothing Lucian can't handle — especially not the job that should be a walk in the retrieving a stolen journal that could bring down his boss's empire. The thief who took it? Just another target.That is, until he finds Venom. Elusive. Calculated. Gorgeous. And, of course, a f---ing brat.When Lucian catches him, he expects resistance, interrogation, maybe a few broken bones. What he doesn't expect is the fierce pull the thief has on him. Venom's charm, defiance, and stormy temper break through Lucian's hardened exterior, leaving him wanting more than just answers. Now caught in a morally gray game of obsession, Lucian is unable to ignore the overwhelming desire to protect the young man he's supposed to break.But Venom is hiding more than a journal. He's hiding a secret — one so dark it could shatter everything Lucian thought he knew about his mission and loyalty.Little Venom is a story where loyalty and desire collide — exploring the dark side of love, control, and the thin line between power and vulnerability. less

Lucian Knox is back in the city.Coming home was the easy part.The hard part? Ensuring Little Venom is his — this time, forever.

Alessio Harper is a dirty cop — on crime lord Cassius Vasco's payroll. He's easygoing, a social butterfly, and also happens to have a bit of a crush… on Cassius Vasco's nephew.Ghost — Miles Vasco, Cassius Vasco's nephew — is hiding in the dark, avoiding attention and social interaction. And is, of course, straight. A minor detail Alessio really shouldn't forget about.But a guy can dream, right?One moment, it's a harmless crush... moreAlessio Harper is a dirty cop — on crime lord Cassius Vasco's payroll. He's easygoing, a social butterfly, and also happens to have a bit of a crush… on Cassius Vasco's nephew.Ghost — Miles Vasco, Cassius Vasco's nephew — is hiding in the dark, avoiding attention and social interaction. And is, of course, straight. A minor detail Alessio really shouldn't forget about.But a guy can dream, right?One moment, it's a harmless crush. The next, cops are sniffing around, someone's hijacking his security cameras, his coffee machine is turning into a transformer — and then, the fire. less