Kian Lancaster. They call him the Paranoid Grim Reaper. He trusts no one. He's impulsive, ruthless, and in the night he comes alive. But, what is a King without his Queen? Ellieandra Starr. She's everything Kian would never trust. She's too smiley, too carefree, and too much of sunshine. Yet, somehow he sees something in her that binds them together. And, although he will never trust her, he can't help but be drawn to her. To see what she hides.

Book Cover Credit- @badbitty10 Book one to the Romano's Crime Organization Series. (18+) In which a rookie detective, Diamond Lee, ends up in the wrong location at the wrong time and is captured by one of Don Romano, the most powerful and merciless don according to the other seven Sicilian-American criminal familia(s), associates. She is brought to Don Romano by his associate, but things swiftly devolve as he attempts to protect her from the men of several crime organizations who are seeking to harm her. For Detective Lee, the reason remains unsolved to why he spared her life. Their difficult bond begins to shift as Mister Romano desired more than just information from her, resulting in a tangled love affair. His regret intensifies as he learns she is beginning to affect his emotions and his way of working in crime. --- "I kill those who deserve to be killed, doll," ---

Courtney Anderson is a real estate agent who resides in the bustling city of Chicago. She always strives to be successful and puts her best foot forward. Despite her efforts, Courtney has to face rough obstacles in her life when the love of her life cheats on her and she loses her job. Now it's up to her to rebuild her faith and heal so she has a chance at happiness. But after falling for a successful businessman, she begins to embark upon a dangerous journey. With all of these things occurring, can she finally combat the betrayal and lies that surround her? Follow Courtney on her journey as a Misunderstood Black Woman. Copyright All Rights Reserved © *This isn't an interracial story, both characters are African American*