In a world where loyalty is bought with blood and love is forged in violence, Valentina Conti The Ruthless heir Of The Italian mafia and Nikolai Sokolov The brutal enforcer of the Russian Bratva are sworn enemies. Their families have bathed the streets in crimson for decades, but when Val uncovers a conspiracy that implicate both their fathers in her brother's murder, she's forced into a deadly alliance with the one man she's vowed to kill. Nikolai, a storm of cold calculation and barely leashed fury, is equally obsessed with destroying her until their game of hatred twists into something far more dangerous. Passion. Devotion. Madness. From explosive gunfights to bruising, hate-fueled kisses, their story is a collision of blades and desire. Val, a queen of knives and vengeance, refuses to bow even to the man who would burn the world for her. Nikolai, a beast with a poet's heart, craves her dominance as much as he fights it. For fans of: Bullet-Riddled Romance, Morally Gray Lovers, and Love Stories that cut Deeper than a Blade.

It was a war for her. With her people and the demons that were plaguing her mind slowly and gradually chipping her away. He wasn't her prince charming or the knight in the shining armour. But he stumbled upon her, saw her. Saved her from herself and made her his. She wanted peace, he lived for thrill in his life. She wanted calming nights, but he brought delightful chaos with him. And she loved and lived it with him in them. But will she win the battle that awaits her with bloodshed? Or will he look her for the monster she has been called all her life?

When she was 14, Dalia was sold to Matteo Martinelli, the former leader of the largest Italian mafia. Flash forward with his son, Vittore Martinelli as the new leader, Dalia is given to him as a birthday present after years in spent in the "safe house". Dalia struggles to fulfill a promise she made and get her old self back as Vittore tries not to fall for the black beauty. Will they go through all the lies, jealousy, betrayal, envy, lust and murder together all in the name of love? Because at the end of it all, she is still Property Of Vittore Martinelli. * * * "Lift your hand," I said looking at how he held onto his bicep with a tight grip. "Let me take a look at the bullet wound." "No tesoro. I can do this myself," Vittore grumbled and I gave him incredulous look. "Don't start that bullshit with me Vittore. Remove your arm and let me help you or..." I trailed off, not able to say more. I was still in shock but I could do this. "Just... just let me help." "No." I glared at Vittore. "Why are you being so damn egotistic?! Let me help you! Do you know what it was like to find you like... and to..." I couldn't even get all the words out. "Let me help you. Please." Begging wasn't something I'd ever do but I just needed him to let me help him. "No-" "Why?!" I suddenly exploded. "Why won't you just let me help you?!" "Because I don't know how to handle it ok?!" Vittore suddenly exploded, his dark eyes glaring at me. "I don't know how to handle these... feelings. Fuck tesoro you drive me crazy! Don't you see that? You make me question everything I've ever known and... I can't..." I watched Vittore as his expression turned determined. "Fuck it." He leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine. * * * WARNING! Mentions of death, torture, gore, abuse and other things related to the mafia.