A king doesn’t ask for submission. He commands it.
Rozalia Dorn needs to be punished.
First, the fiery orphan crashes my coronation.
Then she escapes with my ceremonial crown,
Foolish payback for what I did to her brother.
My response is brutal.
One simple declaration that echoes across my mafia empire:
We’re to be wed—by force, if necessary.
It’s the best way to keep my enemy close.
And the most delicious form of revenge.
Capturing her is my only obstacle.
The pretty little firecracker is notoriously elusive.
But I don’t chase. I hunt.
And when she becomes my prey,
I can’t hold back my savage instincts.
Her hate fuels me. Her body blinds me.
There’s no slowing down.
My obsession grows and swells until I’m not sure what I want more.
To retake my crown.
… Or to conquer her heart.
*Lethal King is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Forced Marriage Captive Romance with mature themes and a happily ever after. It is the second book of the Ruthless Dynasty series.
Each time he touches me, I feel it deeper, its effect more profound. It digs deep into my soul, penetrating every wall I have ever built. I’m weak against it, unable to fight the descent into oblivion with him, lost forever, and God knows I never want to be found. Not as long as I’m with him.
At night in bed, just the feel of his breath against my skin has my blood instantly rushing to the surface, heat accelerating through my body, causing my head to spin with the promise of pleasure he delivers every single time.
I’ve never been one to play with fire, yet with him, I crave to burn. I pray for my destruction if it means I can find my ruin in his palms, his fingers, his mouth, his body. I never imagined that I’d one day find myself in the arms of a man whose name once sent shivers down my spine. Now, his name ignites a spark—no, a raging inferno that makes my body ache for him.
Alexius.
Alexius Del Rossa.
My husband.
The man I vowed to hate only to fall into the snake pit where my heart now only beats for him. I am his. I want only him. Every second spent with him is one moment closer to my undoing. I know it. I can feel it in my soul. Alexius would be the end of me.
Natasha Knight is the USA Today Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense and Dark Romance Novels. She has sold over half a million books and is translated into six languages. She currently lives in The Netherlands with her husband and two daughters and when she’s not writing, she’s walking in the woods listening to a book, sitting in a corner reading or off exploring the world as often as she can get away.
A sovereign son that vows to never marry and a sovereign daughter that has been ruined and is in danger from multiple directions. Will Judge and Mercedes ever overcome their pasts and find a path through their future and find happiness?
IVI has many layers to their rules and life, but when Mercedes’ secret comes to light, Judge steps up to protect her. It puts him in position of her brother finding out their secret. Mercedes has come a long way since she has been under Judge’s care, but she still has her rebellious and stubborn side. When she acts on these, she finds herself in more trouble than she needs to be in.
I am loving this series and I love Judge and Mercedes. They are great characters that need to overcome so much from their pasts if they want to have a happy life, but Judge is so determined to stay in the past that he may lose Mercedes forever. Judge is a powerful man, but even powerful men have their Achilles heals and can be blinded by their lives and their pasts. A death helps Mercedes realize that she is no different than her sister in-law and that she needs to find a way to overcome their past and move on if she wants to have a part in Santiago’s life and his families. I give this book a 5-star review and I need Their Reign ASAP!
Mallory Grant and Nixon Scott met purely by chance. With an instant attraction between them, the pair was easily tempted to give in to their desires.
Despite the fact that Mallory wants more with Nixon, she’s willing to settle for what he is prepared to offer: a physical relationship with no strings.
But when Mallory gets robbed at gunpoint, Nixon starts paying more attention.
She assumed the robber was a man looking for some quick cash. Nixon wondered if that was all there was to it. After all, the thief’s words to her left him feeling unsettled.
And when Mallory gets kidnapped, Nixon realizes his instincts were right all along. Only now he’s worried that he might lose the woman who means more to him than he’s ever shared.
A.K. Evans is a contemporary romance author of over twenty published novels. While she enjoys writing a good romantic suspense novel, Andrea’s favorite books to write have been her extreme sports romances. That might have something to do with the fact that she, along with her husband and two sons, can’t get enough of extreme sports.
Before becoming a writer, Andrea did a brief stint in the insurance and financial services industry and managed her husband’s performance automotive business. That love of extreme sports? She used to drive race cars!
When Andrea isn’t writing, she can be found homeschooling her two sons, doing yoga, snowboarding, reading, or traveling with her family. She and her husband are currently taking road trips throughout the country to visit all 50 states with their boys.
Nixon has seen firsthand what happens to loved ones when a soldier doesn’t make it back home and he has vowed to never put any woman in that position with him. He is a man that does do relationships. When he rescues his brother’s girl after being kidnapped and offers to go with her best friend to pick up her car and her clothes and belongings from the hotel, he finds that he is attracted to Mallory, but he is determined to stay away because if something went bad between them, it would not be good for his brother and Magnolia. The problem is that Nixon can’t forget Mallory even a week after their meeting.
Now that Magnolia has been rescued and she is good, Mallory takes notice of Nixon, and she finds her confidence after they go to lunch and pick up Magnolia’s car and clothes. However, she finds that Nixon is not on the same page as her. She’s willing to go against her usual dating and relationship persona to have a friend with benefits with Nixon, but he refuses and leaves Mallory feeling like she misread the situation. However, she can’t seem to get Nixon out of her head.
I really liked this story and the characters. I liked that A.K. Evans wrote this story to coincide with Magnolia and Killian’s story. This story made more sense with that backstory and the intermingling of the characters from both series. The story had some unpredictable scenes and some wow scenes. I loved Mal and Nixon together. I loved Rockstars & Romance Series and going into the Harper Security Ops Series was seamless. I love the characters and the story lines in this series, and I am looking forward to more of these Harper Security men and the women that show them what life is like with the right partner standing beside them. I give this story a 5-star review.
But there is something about this feisty tattoo artist. She makes my blood boil. But with that pure, unadulterated rage comes an ache deep inside I simply can’t ignore.
I despise her.
I shouldn’t want her.
The problem is—every part of me does.
And it’s a complication I can no longer ignore.
With threats against the club from our persistent rivals, it’s becoming clear we can’t be sure who to trust.
As the saying goes… keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
But without knowing, I’ve invited mine right in, and I’m falling for her hard.
And when we hit the ground, I know it’s gonna hurt!
From USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn comes the eagerly awaited first book in the NOLA Defiance MC Series.
Meet K E Osborn
With a flair for all things creative, USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She’s entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5
Wow, I don’t even know where to start with this. I loved the book and the characters. Hurricane is a man that doesn’t trust easily, but when he trusts someone, he trusts completely. Losing Razor was hard in Hurricane, and he was a drift for a while, but when he finally found his new VP, he began to find his footing again, until he met Kaia.
This story was explosive, full of action, great characters, and a newfound book boyfriend. I loved Hurricane. He’s not an easy man to love, but when he started to show his true self, it was great. His gentleness with Lani, his love for Ingrid and Novah, and his love for Bayou and his club brothers shows he’s a man that loves deeply and hard. His past experience with women may have given him pause about Kaia, but when they opened up to each other it was great.
I loved the story, the characters, and the I fell in love with the NOLA Defiance. I can’t wait to read City’s book and more in the series. I love KE Osborn’s books and the Defiance MC has always been a favorite of mine. I am looking forward to more of these guys. I give this book a 5-star review.
After tragedy comes pain and destruction. Then when the light shines bright, and Riddick finds a way to get out of the darkness, his past comes back to haunt him again and he has more of a fighting chance this time. He just has to heed the warnings of Madame Laveaux and follow the right path.
This was a brutal, raw story of pain, tragedy, deception and finding a way out of the despair that can drag you down when you lose someone you love. It was a great read and as always, the characters from the New Orleans National Chapter are great to read. I loved it and I loved Riddick and Abigail’s story. New Orleans is a place of mystery and secrets. When secrets begin to come to light, danger follows and Riddick has to make a decision of which path to choose, when he chooses the wrong path, he has to rely on his brothers to act quickly and save the love of his life, but will they be too late? I give this book a 5-star review and look forward to reading Belle Macabre.
Playing nice with the enemy isn’t nearly as hard as I thought it would be. But can I survive falling for this King?
Fallen King, an all-new red-hot age-gap, workplace standalone romance from bestselling author Bella Matthews, is available now!
Long live the King
Growing up as the oldest Kingston sibling, I knew what was expected of me. King Corp. was my legacy, and my siblings were my responsibility. The world was ours for the taking. For the living. But I neglected to live it for myself . . . until her.
Daphne Brenner wasn’t meant to be part of the deal. I never intended to acquire a new assistant with my new hockey team, but here she is. Constantly challenging me. Continually Intriguing me. Never backing down.
Even if I’m the villain in her fairytale.
He stole my legacy, and now he holds the key to my future.
When he sold our family’s hockey team to Max Kingston, my father destroyed my dreams without a second thought. And that was only his first betrayal.
Now I have to play nice with my new boss in order to carve out my new future. But when long days and late nights lead to so much more, I realize I’m falling for the intensely arrogant, beautiful man who quietly puts everyone else’s needs before his own. Playing nice with the enemy isn’t nearly as hard as I thought it would be.
“We shouldn’t do this, Miss Brenner. You work for me.” The words feel like acid leaving my mouth as everything south of it rebels at the idea of rejecting her. But I refuse to be the guy who takes advantage of the situation. She untangles her hands from the front of my shirt and runs them up my forearms. Her fingers trace the lines of my tattoo. Her dark-purple nails are a stark contrast to her pale skin. Nails that would feel amazing scouring my back once we’re both stripped of our clothes. “I do work for you, Mr. Kingston. And you know what the one good thing my piece-of-shit father did for me was?” Without giving me a chance to answer, she leans closer, bringing her lips to the shell of my ear and dropping her voice. “He gave me a twelve-month contract. You can’t fire me for an entire year. We might as well have some fun. I promise you, nothing needs to change. You’ll still drive me crazy Monday morning.” “I’m not looking for a girlfriend, Daphne.” She’s saying all the right things. But when something seems too good to be true, it usually is. “Good. Because the last thing I need is someone else who thinks they have a say over the way I live, Max. I’ve had enough of that to last a lifetime.”Her eyes dance between mine. “And I’m not looking for it now.” I move closer, erasing any space between us. “Are you sure?” My entire body riots at the idea that she could change her mind. But I ask it anyway because it’s the right thing to do. Daphne nods her head with a beautiful smile on her lips. “Words, Miss Brenner. I need to hear the words.” Excitement is hot. But consent is fucking sexy. Her fingers tighten on my arms. “I’m sure, Mr. Kingston. Now get me out of here.” I reach into my pocket and pull three-hundred-dollar bills from my wallet and throw them on the bar. “Hey, Sawyer.” I wait for him to look up. “Can you tell Becks to catch an Uber back?” Sawyer looks between Daphne and me and raises a brow. “Yeah. I’ve got ya covered.” I frame Daphne’s face in both my hands. “Do you need to text your friends?” “I’ll do it from the car.” “No, baby. You’re going to be doing other things in the car. Text your friends.”
About Bella Bella Matthews is a Jersey girl at heart. She is married to her very own Alpha Male and raising three little ones. You can typically find her running from one sporting event to another. When she is home, she is usually hiding in her home office with the only other female in her house, her rescue dog Tinker Bell by her side. She likes to write swoon-worthy heroes and sassy, smart heroines with a healthy dose of laughter thrown in.
He stole my legacy, and now he holds the key to my future.
Fallen King, an all-new alluring age-gap, workplace standalone romance from bestselling author Bella Matthews, is live now!
Long live the King
Growing up as the oldest Kingston sibling, I knew what was expected of me. King Corp. was my legacy, and my siblings were my responsibility. The world was ours for the taking. For the living. But I neglected to live it for myself . . . until her.
Daphne Brenner wasn’t meant to be part of the deal. I never intended to acquire a new assistant with my new hockey team, but here she is. Constantly challenging me. Continually Intriguing me. Never backing down.
Even if I’m the villain in her fairytale.
He stole my legacy, and now he holds the key to my future.
When he sold our family’s hockey team to Max Kingston, my father destroyed my dreams without a second thought. And that was only his first betrayal.
Now I have to play nice with my new boss in order to carve out my new future. But when long days and late nights lead to so much more, I realize I’m falling for the intensely arrogant, beautiful man who quietly puts everyone else’s needs before his own. Playing nice with the enemy isn’t nearly as hard as I thought it would be.
About Bella Bella Matthews is a Jersey girl at heart. She is married to her very own Alpha Male and raising three little ones. You can typically find her running from one sporting event to another. When she is home, she is usually hiding in her home office with the only other female in her house, her rescue dog Tinker Bell by her side. She likes to write swoon-worthy heroes and sassy, smart heroines with a healthy dose of laughter thrown in.
Two families that own professional sports teams, their stadiums are right across the street from each other. One is a football team, and the other is a hockey team. Both families have owned these teams for generations, now one family has to sell their team to survive.
The Kingston family has owned the football team for generations, and they have done a great job with the team as well as the money aspect of the team. They are winning and staying on top. Now that Max is running the empire, he wants to make some changes and get out of his father’s shadow of running the team and the empire. When he is approached about buying the hockey team, he sees his chance.
Daphne Brenner grew up in the hockey rink. Her grandfather was the owner of the team when she was a little girl and her mother had hoped to take over when the time was right, but tragedy struck and left Daphne to be raised by her father. It was a bad childhood, but it was a loving one either. Daphne didn’t aspire to take over the team that her father is running now, but she did aspire to take over the fund raising and the charity for the Rockets and when her father drops a bomb on her, her future looks bleak at best. She wonders if she ever really knew her father at all.
I really loved this story of Max and Daphne. They are both great characters that have such big hearts, but they don’t stop to think of themselves very often. They have an intense chemistry that shocks them both. I loved Daphne’s confidence and sassiness. I love the part where she puts Becket in his place. She knocks him down a few notches and makes him grovel for forgiveness. It was a great story and is full of great characters. I am looking forward to more from Bella Matthews and the Kingston family. I give this book a 4-star review.
Look at how pretty the cover for Alceu turned out! I can’t wait to share this with you.
Release date: 3 June 2022 Pre-order: Coming Soon
Mafia Romance First in a series of stand-alone novels Marriage of convenience Death, Murder, and Mayhem
Blurb: Guilia Rossi
Every little girl fantasizes about her wedding day. But being forced to marry a man that gives you the creeps? It soon becomes less of a dream and more of a nightmare.
Getting out of this marriage and away from Salvador Berlusconi is the only thing I can think about. But when I finally get the chance will I pick the devil I know or the Monster I do not?
Alceu Cammareri
Salvador Berlusconi has been a thorn in my side for far too long. Taking Giulia Rossi from him will finally start the war I need to take him out. Permanently. What I never considered is the woman I married. She twists my insides and forces me to feel things I never wanted to feel. But I am not a knight in shining armor, I am the devil dripping in blood.
Will she ever be able to accept me for who I am, or will I send her running?
My ex bought me at an auction and forced me to marry him.
He said it was for my protection.
All I can think is he had it all planned.
Because what Gianni Marino wants, he gets—everything, except for me.
I won’t forget how his broken promises left me scarred.
So this time, I’m determined not to give in to the temptation, no matter what he vows.
I only wish my skin wouldn’t sizzle under his touch, or my heart wouldn’t pound out of my chest from his irresistible grin.
Most of all, I long to believe in him…in us, again.
Each time our enemy tries to hurt me, Gianni saves me, making his promises more believable.
If only I could trust him.
(IMMORAL is book two in Mafia Wars New York. It’s an enemies to lovers, second chance, forced marriage Dark Mafia romance, interconnecting stand-alone, and guaranteed to have an HEA.)
Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends. She’s been called the “literary master of steamy romance.” Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes.
Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves sunshine, anything to do with water, and everything naughty.
Her current series were written in the order below:
All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)
It’s Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)
Together We Stand (Brooks Family Saga – read in order)
Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)
Mafia Wars (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)
Gianni Marino pulled some stupid stunts as a kid and young man; he and his twin would switch off with girls and he never thought anything of it. It was expected after the first time. The only girls they never switched with was Bridget, Dante’s girl and Cara, Gianni’s girl. However, when Gianni began to get too close to Cara he would always pull back. For some reason the HEA seemed to scare him.
Cara has given Gianni too many passes and now that they are grown and in their 40’s, she’s no longer opened to giving him chances. So, when she starts seeing Umberto and Gianni warns her away from him, she digs her heals in deeper. She carries on the relationship for months, but when Umberto begins to feel threatened, he turns on her and she finds herself on an auction block being bought by a man that bids the highest. Little does she know that her whole life is going to be changed forever.
I really like the Mafia Wars books, but the back and forth between Gianni and Cara got to be a bit too much in this book. I understand her reluctance to trust and accept Gianni’s word that he has changed and is committing himself to only her, but she pushed a lot about their past, while Gianni kept asking her to please put the past behind them and trust that he was a different man, she kept seeing him as the arrogant, stupid young man that she knew and not the grown, dangerous, and committed man in front of her. I liked their story and once it got past the part where she kept questioning his every move, it was good. Gianni is a dangerous, dark, and deadly man that protects those he loves fiercely, and Cara is at the top of his list for protecting. It was a good story and I look forward to Crazed. I give this book a 4-star review.
Explore world literature and making meaning of life with scholar Neriman Kuyucu. Deep reflections on postcolonial narratives, migration, and the craft of writing.
I read lots of books, from mythology retellings to literary fiction and I love to reread books from childhood, this is a place to voice my thoughts for fun. I also like to ramble about things such as art or nature every now and again.
Mafia Romance
