Five Borough Mafia Series by Amanda Horton

In Luca Lucchese’s world of blood and power, softness is a weakness—and he’s never allowed himself one. Until her. One look at the shy, overworked waitress with downcast eyes and a forced smile, and his protective instincts erupt like gunfire. She’s sixteen years younger—a pure, untouched angel—and yet, in the Don’s mind, she’s his. His to protect. His to claim. Erin Monroe’s hanging on by a thread... moreIn Luca Lucchese’s world of blood and power, softness is a weakness—and he’s never allowed himself one. Until her. One look at the shy, overworked waitress with downcast eyes and a forced smile, and his protective instincts erupt like gunfire. She’s sixteen years younger—a pure, untouched angel—and yet, in the Don’s mind, she’s his. His to protect. His to claim. Erin Monroe’s hanging on by a thread. Rent’s late, student loans are piling up, and her brother’s gambling has left them owing money to men who collect in blood. Her boss is a bully, and every night she swears she can survive just one more shift. The last thing she needs is a dangerous, impossibly gorgeous man watching her from the shadows. He’s six foot three, tatted, dressed in a tailored black suit—Manhattan’s most feared mafia boss. But for the first time, she has someone who will burn down New York—just to see her smile. * This over-the-top, possessive mafia romance features an obsessive stalker don, an innocent heroine, age gap, found family, and scorching instalove. HEA guaranteed. This mafia romance does not contain triggers, It is primarily an Instalove romance between Luca and Erin. *. less

Riccardo Romano built a life on ruthlessness. Feelings were a liability he refused to indulge—until Savannah Cross’s pain drew him in like a magnet. She’s the definition of working double shifts, fighting to keep her mother alive, and concealing her own heart condition because they can’t afford two treatments. Her predatory boss only tightens the trap she’s stuck in. Riccardo has been watching her unravel piece by piece, aching to step in... moreRiccardo Romano built a life on ruthlessness. Feelings were a liability he refused to indulge—until Savannah Cross’s pain drew him in like a magnet. She’s the definition of working double shifts, fighting to keep her mother alive, and concealing her own heart condition because they can’t afford two treatments. Her predatory boss only tightens the trap she’s stuck in. Riccardo has been watching her unravel piece by piece, aching to step in. The night her boss corners her, he finally does—emerging from the shadows with a violence reserved for threats against what’s his. Savannah collapses from stress and hidden pain. Riccardo lifts her against his chest, protective instinct thrumming like a heartbeat. She has no idea why he cares. He’s already decided she’s his Kitten—and he’ll be whatever she needs to keep breathing. * This possessive mafia romance features an obsessive protector Don, a sweet hardworking heroine, stalking-as-protection, hurt/comfort, and a scorching, emotionally intense bond. HEA guaranteed. This is an instalove romance between Riccardo and Savannah. *. less

In Matteo Moretti’s world, observation is power and attachment is a liability. He’s never crossed that line—until her. One look at the quiet florist who delivers to Notte Bianca with clockwork precision, who lingers at the bar like she’s waiting out a storm, and Matteo’s instincts lock in. She’s careful. Guarded. Afraid. And when he realizes someone else has been watching her too, Matteo decides she’s his. Rose Brown has learned how to stay invisible... moreIn Matteo Moretti’s world, observation is power and attachment is a liability. He’s never crossed that line—until her. One look at the quiet florist who delivers to Notte Bianca with clockwork precision, who lingers at the bar like she’s waiting out a storm, and Matteo’s instincts lock in. She’s careful. Guarded. Afraid. And when he realizes someone else has been watching her too, Matteo decides she’s his. Rose Brown has learned how to stay invisible. She arranges flowers, jokes with friends, and plans her nights so she’s never alone. A stalker has turned her life into a series of calculated choices, and surviving means not asking for help. The last thing she expects is another man watching her from the shadows. A dark, unreadable Don in a tailored suit, tattoos inked into his knuckles—Brooklyn’s most dangerous man. But when fear tightens its grip, Matteo is already there. Violent. Unwavering. Ready to burn down anyone who thinks they can touch what he’s claimed. * This over-the-top, possessive mafia romance features an obsessive protector Don, stalking-as-protection, a sweet heroine in danger, forced proximity, intense instalove, and a guaranteed HEA. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Five Borough Mafia series. *. less

Giovanni Gallo knows better than to get distracted. As a Don, watching from the shadows is part of the job, and he’s learned to keep his distance from anything soft or breakable. Until her. One glance at the sharp-tongued bartender with tired eyes and steady hands is enough to draw his attention. Amber works every night without fail, never taking time off, never letting her guard down. Giovanni tells himself it’s just curiosity. But the more he watches, the harder it is to look away... moreGiovanni Gallo knows better than to get distracted. As a Don, watching from the shadows is part of the job, and he’s learned to keep his distance from anything soft or breakable. Until her. One glance at the sharp-tongued bartender with tired eyes and steady hands is enough to draw his attention. Amber works every night without fail, never taking time off, never letting her guard down. Giovanni tells himself it’s just curiosity. But the more he watches, the harder it is to look away. Amber Price is exhausted, overworked, and carrying more weight than anyone realizes. Between long shifts at Notte Bianca and the ghosts of her past, she’s learned that survival means staying alert and trusting no one. Especially men like Giovanni. He pushes, provokes, and sees too much. But when her best friend vanishes without explanation, Amber’s fear sharpens into something else entirely—and Giovanni is suddenly the only man who might have answers. This over-the-top, possessive mafia romance features a dark Don, a sharp-witted working-class heroine, enemies-to-lovers tension, stalking-as-protection, forced proximity, and intense chemistry. HEA guaranteed. less

Niccolò Neri has spent his life mastering the shadows. The Bronx belongs to him. Fear belongs to him. Control belongs to him. But the one thing he’s never been able to forget is a girl from seven years ago—and the way she still makes the dark feel like it has a heartbeat. Isabella “Izzy” Hartwell runs Notte Bianca the way she runs her whole life: exhausted, relentless, and holding everything together with sheer will... moreNiccolò Neri has spent his life mastering the shadows. The Bronx belongs to him. Fear belongs to him. Control belongs to him. But the one thing he’s never been able to forget is a girl from seven years ago—and the way she still makes the dark feel like it has a heartbeat. Isabella “Izzy” Hartwell runs Notte Bianca the way she runs her whole life: exhausted, relentless, and holding everything together with sheer will. She’s drowning in bills, fighting a corrupt manager for overtime she earned, and raising her son alone. She has one rule that keeps them safe: the past stays buried. Because if Niccolò Neri ever learns the truth—that the little boy with his eyes is his—Izzy’s world will split in two. But someone else is watching now. When a Russian threat starts circling the Five Families, Nico realizes Izzy isn’t just a temptation. She’s a weakness his enemies can use. And if keeping her at arm’s length isn’t going to work, then she will belong to him. Even if he’s cursed to destroy everything he touches. Izzy thought keeping Nico at a distance would keep her son safe. Nico decides the only safe place for what’s his… is under his hand. This standalone novella has a guaranteed HEA, no cliffhanger, and no cheating. 18+ only. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Five Borough Mafia series. CW: This over-the-top, possessive mafia romance features a shadow-protector Don, single mom heroine, secret child, age gap, stalking-as-protection, forced proximity, and high-stakes danger. HEA guaranteed. less