Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*

**Warning ~ This book is intended for readers above the age of 18. ~ ~ It was the perfect deal... 'Sex, devoid of emotion.' No commitment, no dating, no romance, no intimacy, or courting nonsense... Sex! Pleasure! Pure and simple. Without the tangled ties! How could they possibly go wrong? On a business flight from LAX to Toronto, Bethany Drake has the delightful, though unexpected, fortune of being seated next to gorgeous and boldly exciting Adam Blaire-the most sought after divorce attorney in Beverly Hills, with a steadfast belief against commitment and/or monogamy. Bethany, a successful graphic designer with her own agency, has never been very successful in the relationship department, and her recent breakup has left her sworn off men. But the gorgeous man beside her draws her in, compels a trust in him that she just can't deny, and she throws caution to the wind. After an illicit encounter midair, the two end up sharing a blissful night of ecstasy in a Toronto hotel suite, which leaves them with an appetite for each other, and a brainstorm...when neither is able to get the other out from under their skin. The deal: 'Sex, devoid of any emotion or connection, other than pure, raw pleasure. It seems a win win. They set to deliciously agreeing to the rules, while in bed, naked, armed with a tube of lipstick, chocolate sauce, and an iPad, for photographic proof. With a clear price set, the consequence, if emotions should come into play... They'll simply walk away. Deal's off! What they do not plan for, or expect, are the intimate moments that sneak in between the sex. The ease of comfort between them... The connection... Their soul deep need for the other... The man simply nuzzles his way into every crevice of her life. Deborah Ann is the Author of the Adult Contemporary romance 'Memory Betrayal' and the Young Adult Series 'The Destiny Series' ~ 'Destiny' bk1 & 'Fate's Path' bk2 http://www.amazon.com/Deal-Deborah-Ann-ebook/dp/B00PLZRB3I/

Elora was born in France but moved to Italy when she was 4. Her younger sister, Jade , and her were sold to a man named Alessio. A man that Elora has faint memory of, comes into her father's mansion and buys her sister and her off in exchange for his silence. Elora luckily escaped but unfortunately, she doesn't know where her sister is or who has her. The possibilities were the cause of many sleepless nights. Going by the stage name Raven, she makes her money by stripping at an underground strip club and bar called Lavish and Luxury. She dances for leaders of wanted mafia groups, assassins, drug lords, and many more dangerous and disgustingly rich men. There she meets an Italian mafia don named Vincent. Because of Vincent, Elora starts to feel something she hasn't felt in so long, hope. With this newfound hope, Elora is determined to find her sister. ✧ A fast paced modern mafia romance with some cliches, representation, and mature content.

C O M P L E T E D : 24/02/22 Sienna Callum was popular - scratch that - she was the queen of high school. She had tons of gorgeous friends wishing to be her, smoking hot flings, and an unbelievably trendy fashion sense. But, she needed one more thing. Decent grades to graduate. Roman Lawrence was a nerd - scratch that - THE nerd of high school. Yet, his exceptional intelligence made him stand out among those seeking to learn. He had one problem though, the girl he'd been crushing on since kindergarten didn't like him back. One of the reasons? His lack of experience.... sexually. This isn't boy meets girl. This is mouse meets vixen. This is what happens when these two opposites strike a deal and things get hot. "So, here's my offer: you tutor me in school, and I tutor you in sex." _____ W A R N I N G T H I S S T O R Y C O N T A I N S : ❤︎ sexual/mature content ❤︎ explicit language ❤︎ alcohol consumption ❤︎ mild violence _____ H I G H E S T R A N K I N G S : 1 #virginboy 1 #goodboybadgirl 1 #nerdboy 1 #scandalous 1 #populargirl 1 #tutor 1 #badgirlgoodboy 2 #forbidden 2 #eroticromance 3 #sexy _____ S T A R T E D - 05/03/2021 C O M P L E T E D - 24/02/2022 (word count: 200,000 - 250,000)

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