COMPLETED. Damon Hale-the rising king of the underworld, focused on taking over the family "business". The list of things he cared about were limited-keeping his family and his power safe from the hands of rivals who would stop at nothing to destroy them. Harboring his obsession with the only woman in the world who was utterly apathetic toward him was an arduous task, albeit one he did well. Until he realized her fierceness was all just a shield to protect a soul as broken as could be. Tantalizingly perilous. Maddeningly muted. Unbelievably temping. Kings of New York - Book 2. Rankings: #1 - steam