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A Treacherous King- Dark Mafia Romance

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Parts 48
Time 5h 57m

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*Book One in the Treacherous Series*

Maeve 

I lead a fairly boring life. I don't party, I don't go clubs, and I definitely don't go out on blind dates set up by a coworker I barely tolerate. I show up to the date thinking I am meeting some prince charming type, but in his stead is a mysterious man with cloudy gray eyes and devilish good looks. 

Caine 

I am the feared leader of the Russian Bravta. For years, I have plotted revenge against the person responsible for stealing the single most important person away from me. I will stop at nothing to ensure I get what I want, even if the cost requires me to hold an innocent woman captive.(18+)

Trigger Warnings: This book is a dark romance with lots of trigger warnings such as:
-sexual content 
-use of weapons (guns, knives, etc)
-killing
-kidnapping 
-abuse  
This story is not for everyone, please be aware before continuing. 

Please note that I used Google Translate for  the Russian to English translations. There is a chance that they may not be accurate.All Rights Reserved

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