[BOOK TWO] [Completed] [Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2018 Fiction Awards] When the Russians dismantle one of the largest and fastest growing Italian Mafia family's in the States, war is declared. To avenge their friend's death, a fallen king, a washed up queen, a struggling couple, and a depressed brother must come back together to fight. Through their own series of trials and tribulations, they learn that although they can attempt to fight their own battles, the only way they can overcome them is together. That is when they have the most power. ~ ~ ~ © 2018 taintedkissesxo * cover by lvcianos on instagram *

Engaged to another, she resists his allure. A shameless womanizer, he seeks her surrender. She's a wealthy heiress, bound by society's chains. He's a cunning criminal mastermind, thriving in shadows. She hates his kind. His obsession begins. She aims to wound his pride. He hungers to "destroy" her, a dangerous game. Who will emerge victorious? Who will suffer defeat? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a world where sex is his domain, Leandro Enrique, the ruthless leader of the Italian mafia, meets his match in the form of Kloe Maeve Bakari. Independent, sarcastic, and engaged, Kloe finds herself drawn to Leandro despite her best intentions. As their paths cross again, they discover an undeniable connection that challenges their beliefs and tests their loyalty. Will Kloe be able to resist the allure of this captivating Mafioso? Find out in this thrilling romance where fate brings them together once more. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2017/2018©

#Romance #Urban. [18+] MATURE CONTENT. Harlem's life changes when she's given a fully funded scholarship into one of the most prestigious universities of New York. She's going to experience the campus life and will come across rough paths that would only strengthen her the more. But most importantly, she finds new love. In someone she never considered her type of man. Adventure, partying, sororities and fraternities, art and crushes await her. "I ain't like other girls. I don't take shit. I'm from the streets. the hood is part of me. But that doesn't mean I don't want to be someone tomorrow. I will be someone." All rights reserved. Copyright 2016/2017©

The story of Dakota and Silvia continues in the sequel, Dismissing Dakota. ⚠️ DO NOT read the summary unless you want to be spoiled. None of this book makes sense if you haven't read Disarming Dakota ⚠️ Silvia Ellington is crushed by what she has just learned. A revelation she wasn't expecting has been thrown on her lap for everyone in town to see. Dakota is now a stranger - and Silvia wants to keep it that way. As weeks pass, Silvia can't help but miss the bad boy she's dismissed so easily. But she knows what she's done is the right decision. Soon enough, something more sinister begins to brew in the town of Crescent Heights. Silvia's trust in Dakota gets tests once more when the truth is revealed. Silvia OWN hidden past from Maine may not remain a secret for long either.