"I should let you go," he growled against her throat. "But I'd rather watch you beg while I ruin every inch of you instead." ... Davina James thought she'd escaped the worst of it. After years trapped in an abusive relationship with a rising New York crime lord, she finally breaks free-disappearing into the shadows of Las Vegas with nothing but a duffel bag of cash and a promise her brother made years ago: If you ever decide to leave him, I'll be here. Desperate to survive without exposing her past, Davina takes a job as a bartender at La Rosa Nera-the most exclusive strip club on the Strip. What she doesn't know is that the club is owned by Lucian Accardi, a man far more dangerous than the one she fled. Lucian rules the Las Vegas underworld with silence and blood. He watches everything. Misses nothing. And the moment Davina walks through his doors, he wants her. Soft-spoken. Bruised. Hiding something. Lucian sees it all. And worse-he decides she's his. But claiming her comes with a price. Davina's brother is the detective hunting Lucian's empire from the inside. Her past is a powder keg waiting to ignite. And Lucian? He doesn't do love. He does possession. Twisted loyalty. Forbidden attraction. Power. Control. In this world, survival means surrender. And surrendering to a man like Lucian Accardi might just ruin her... or set her free. Please Read Content Warning Before Adding Book

After her mother's death, Camilla Hale has settled into a predictable, monotonous life working as an assistant for Kevin, the son of one of New York's most renowned defense attorneys, Kevin Sharpe. When Kevin takes on a powerful new client, Aleks Andreev, Camilla is pulled into a world of danger far beyond anything she's known. Amidst this chaos, she meets Enzo Vidal-a man whose quiet intensity immediately draws her in. Enzo Vidal has spent years as a skilled hitman, navigating the treacherous underworld of New York under the mentorship and friendship of Francesco DeLuca, one of Italy's most dangerous crime bosses. The two share a deep bond, built on loyalty and mutual respect. But when Enzo is assigned a task that seems too simple- determine if Camilla is truly Francesco's half-sister-he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her, struggling to keep his professional and personal lives separate. As Enzo's feelings for Camilla grow, he's caught in a web of conflicting loyalties. He has to make the choice: follow his heart or his loyalties. As secrets unravel and Camilla becomes entangled in a dangerous game she didn't ask to play, Enzo must decide if he's willing to risk everything for love-or if the threat of street politics will doom them all.

This the original version to DeLuca. This story is not related to the new version of DeLuca in anyway. This is simply for the fans. Unedited - not to be edited. *** In this world gang members can come in every way, shape, or form. Whether they are arms dealers, drug smugglers, female, hitmen, or family men, they still can brand the title gangster. Eleanor Shield's is ordered to pay her fathers debts by moving to Italy and marrying the alarmingly elusive Francesco DeLuca. Just by name this man sounds dangerous and Eleanor is already unsure as to what she is getting herself into. What she was expecting was a disgustingly fat man who was so hideous that he had to buy a wife. She wasn't expecting a man with oozing charm and the body and face of a God. Francesco has issues with cops. Francesco has issues with trust. Francesco has issues with family. The LAST thing he needed on his already full plate was another issue. After the betrayal of his brother Francesco becomes a recluse and focusing only on gaining power. But when he realizes the only way to stay safe from a short list of suspects is to get married, Francesco has to add a few more things to his problems.

Eleanor never imagined her simple act of friendship would lead her into a whirlwind of danger and deceit. When her mother's battle with cancer reaches a critical point, Eleanor finds herself accepting a seemingly straightforward arrangement with her only friend, Giuseppe DeLuca. In exchange for financial support for her mother's treatment, Eleanor agrees to travel halfway around the world to marry Giuseppe's enigmatic brother, Francesco. However, just moments before the wedding, Eleanor discovers that her groom is not the average millionaire she had been led to believe. Francesco DeLuca is, in fact, the formidable leader of the Sicilian Mafia. What was supposed to be a two-week charade-during which Francesco would help his friend smuggle guns into the country-takes a dramatic turn when Francesco falls for Eleanor the moment he lays eyes on her. As Eleanor struggles to navigate the treacherous waters of her new life, Francesco grapples with keeping his criminal empire a secret while proving his love and commitment to Eleanor. Their budding romance is tested by the dual threats of betrayal from unexpected quarters and the danger lurking in Francesco's clandestine world. Caught between love and loyalty, Eleanor and Francesco must confront their darkest fears and deepest desires. With both their lives and hearts on the line, can they find a way to protect their newfound love from the forces that threaten to tear them apart? No Cheating - Professionally Written - Non-Abusive Male Protagonist - Happy Ending Trigger Warning: Light Themes of S/A in Chapter 22 Available to own for free October 1st, 2024