After a devastating tragedy shatters the renowned Romano crime family their fate weighs heavily on Don Leonardo Romano's only heir twenty-two year old Valentina. Determined to uphold the family's power Val will go to any means necessary even if it means selling her heart to the highest bidder. As the Romano family's most notorious hitman Matteo Costa knows the most depraved corners of New York's underground. So when Val arrives home after college he is confident she won't last long. The New York mafia would chew her up and eat her alive and yet... Serving as Valentina's personal guard Matteo realizes Val has grown into a beautiful, smart and cunning woman. He knows it won't be easy keeping the principessa safe especially when the Romano's rivals set their sights on her. But as their relationship grows Matteo realizes that his own desire might be the greatest threat to the Romano dynasty. Season 1 of The Hitman's Mark WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers.

The deeper Hadley falls into sexy crime boss Max's web, the harder it is for her to leave him. But when she comes face to face with the truth about his dangerous world, she has to make an impossible decision; stay with the man she's fallen in love with or say goodbye forever. Season 2 of Sex and the Billionaire Crime Boss *** Hadley finds herself at a crossroads after the revelation that charming billionaire Max is more involved in his family's crime dynasty than she realized and capable of shocking violence. Torn between her intense feelings for Max and the fact his criminal lifestyle goes against everything she believes in as a lawyer, Hadley decides to end things. But getting out of Max's world isn't easy, and cutting off their relationship isn't a clean break. Soon, Hadley uncovers more troubling questions linking her family's hidden past to Max's and finds herself dodging a mysterious man following her. As she's pulled back into Max's criminal enterprise, she wonders if Max is the only one who can protect her from the danger that seems to get nearer every day. But in such close proximity, can Hadley temper the fiery attraction that still burns between them? And with Max guarding her safety, can Hadley manage to guard her heart? *** "Are you walking away from me, Hadley?" His question pierces straight through my heart. Max has turned my world upside down. Every moment with him ignites a passion I didn't know I could unleash. He's made me feel protected like no man ever has. But he's also capable of far more violence than I ever imagined. Max had a choice. What he chose goes against everything I believe in. I look up at him as he waits for my answer, his face unreadable. "Yes," I say. I almost add that I don't have a choice, but that wouldn't be true. We all have choices. Max made his, and now I've made mine.

{THIS BOOK IS SELF-PUBLISHED!! If you want to read a newer improved version you can read it in paperback or kindle (ku) on amazon!!} Getting stuck in the elevator with a famous hockey player was an accident, but falling in love is a choice. ***** Josie Scott was looking forward to a normal Friday evening of red wine and TV on her couch, but the building elevator had other ideas. Stuck in a tiny space with hockey star Wyatt Boone, they get to know each other to pass the time. But Josie never expected a little flirtation to turn into a steamy romance, an onslaught of paparazzi, and strangest of all: self-acceptance. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words] Cover designed by Adam Budny {BOOK 1 OF THE FALLING SERIES} {BOOK 2-FEAR OF INTIMACY} {BOOK 3-FEAR OF LOVE}

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