De Santis Family Series by Kerry Taylor

I’m the daughter of Marcello De Santis – leader of one of the most powerful crime families in London. Or so I was told. Then everything changed and I fell from my pedestal, down deep into the depths of poverty. The life of a pampered princess was ripped from me, and replaced with a fight to survive that I had no idea how to face, let alone fight. On the streets of Chicago, I learned though. I learned fast because there was no other option... moreI’m the daughter of Marcello De Santis – leader of one of the most powerful crime families in London. Or so I was told. Then everything changed and I fell from my pedestal, down deep into the depths of poverty. The life of a pampered princess was ripped from me, and replaced with a fight to survive that I had no idea how to face, let alone fight. On the streets of Chicago, I learned though. I learned fast because there was no other option. I learned to fight and survive until it became my life – day in and day out. Now, eleven years later it seems the criminal life I was born to, isn’t quite finished with my yet. The horrifying discovery of a body in my apartment changes everything, and suddenly I find myself facing the man who abandoned me so long ago. He asks me to believe in him, but how can I ever trust him again? After the life I have endured, how can I ever trust anyone again? And yet, when circumstances take me back to London, and I find myself in a strange place, facing dangers I’m too exhausted to handle, I start to lean on men I barely know. It’s not trust – it’s exhaustion and desperation – at least that's what I tell myself. But something draws me to these men. They make me feel safe, even though they shouldn’t. There is blood on their hands, I know it, and yet that draws me even closer still. Will they, and the family I thought gone forever, be enough to make me find my will to fight again? With enemies known and unknown coming for me, and so many questions unanswered, I know I’m about to face my biggest struggle yet, and I can’t decide whether I’m brave enough to trust again, but I want to, because I don’t know that I have the strength to battle alone this time. This is a reverse harem romance, which means the FMC will have more than one love interest throughout the series. It is intended for readers aged 18+. Trigger warnings can be found inside the book. . less

Fear and desperation brought me back to London, back into the fold of my family, and all of the dangers that came with them. They offered me protection and safety, but I knew better than to believe such a scenario could ever exist, and I had been proven right. Safety was an illusion. Now I found myself facing even bigger threats than I ever did on the streets of Chicago, but it felt different this time, because I didn’t face them alone any longer... moreFear and desperation brought me back to London, back into the fold of my family, and all of the dangers that came with them. They offered me protection and safety, but I knew better than to believe such a scenario could ever exist, and I had been proven right. Safety was an illusion. Now I found myself facing even bigger threats than I ever did on the streets of Chicago, but it felt different this time, because I didn’t face them alone any longer. In all of the chaos, I found some sanctuary too – in the arms of the protective men who surrounded me. They were so different. Demanding, bossy, and downright scary if needed, but they didn’t scare me. They intrigued me with their care, kindness, and the gentleness, which most of them seemed to reserve only for me. When I’m with them I feel something I haven’t known for many years – peace, calm, and something new – need and longing. But I’m worried that their support and my shaky resolve won’t be enough to get me through the threats that seem to be ever present, and the stress and strain that exists around us all. I’m fighting, pushing to find myself some kind of life amongst the wreckage of all that’s passed, and it almost feels possible with people at my back now, but with a battle to wage in my head, as well as on the streets, and a threat that none of us ever saw coming, hurtling my way, will any of it ever be enough? This is a reverse harem romance series which means the FMC will have more than one love interest throughout. It is intended for readers aged 18+. This is the second book in a three book series, and all three books should be read in order. Trigger warnings can be found within the book. less

For so many years Cara had fought to survive in the dangerous world that she had been thrown into at a young age. It had been dangerous, even terrifying at times, and always lonely. But she had survived. Then her brother, and the men he now called family, had swept in and whisked her away to safety, or so they told her. They promised to protect her, but they failed. Worse for Cara though, she failed to protect herself, leaving her feeling weak and broken... moreFor so many years Cara had fought to survive in the dangerous world that she had been thrown into at a young age. It had been dangerous, even terrifying at times, and always lonely. But she had survived. Then her brother, and the men he now called family, had swept in and whisked her away to safety, or so they told her. They promised to protect her, but they failed. Worse for Cara though, she failed to protect herself, leaving her feeling weak and broken. With Rafe and the men who would do anything for Cara, bloodthirsty for revenge, and secrets from the past coming to the surface, the peace Cara seeks just seems to be moving farther and father away from her grasp. She just wants to heal, and feel strong again. She wants to give into her feelings for the men who surround her. She wants peace. But can she ever learn to trust enough to find her way forwards? This is a mafia/ organized crime reverse harem romance. It is the third book in the ‘De Santis Family’ series, and should be read after books one & two. The female character in this book will end up with more than one love interest. It is intended for readers aged 18+. Trigger warnings can be found inside the book. less