Amy McKinley

Mafia Elite

Savage Secrets

An action-packed mafia romance about secrets, arranged marriage, and redemption by USA TodayBestselling author Amy McKinley. Max's endgame is clear-take back what's rightfully his and punish those who have wronged him. Under the guise of assassin Matteo Trambino, Max infiltrates a vital arm of the Chicago Mafia to protect his Sicilian mentor's granddaughter, Liliana, from her dangerous father. What should be easy changes when they come face-to-face, and he realizes he can never walk away. Born into one of the most powerful families in the Cosa Nostra, Liliana Brambilla is a pawn in her father's bid for power, unable to leave until he sets her free. The only means of escape is trading one prison for another in the form of her father's choice of husband. When her father assigns a new bodyguard, her trust is tentative. She thinks he's her enemy. The truth is, Max is her savior.

No Way Out

A Venice Romance

Moonlit Kiss

Destined to be king, Mafia underboss Stefano Rossi bides his time until the throne is his and he can claim the only woman he wants by his side. To show interest in her will place a deadly target on her back, but he can't resist the forbidden Mafia Princess. In the shadows, they find each other, if only for a few stolen moments. Their relationship is full of risks and dangers, especially while his ruthless father lives. But he has a plan to change everything, and when they learn there's a rat in the Chicago outfit, it's time to act. Emiliana Vitale fell in love with the one man off-limits to her years ago. Forced to keep their feelings for one another a secret, she craves so much more than their clandestine kisses. After clawing her way through hell and back from a vicious attack initiated by a rat within the Five Families, she has emerged changed, her darkness matching Stefano's. She's ready to unmask the traitor and take possession of the life she's always wanted, one with the dangerously handsome Stefano, and she's tired of waiting. Her enemies are his, and when Emiliana's life is threatened, Stefano takes matters into his own hands to ensure her safety. As they grow closer, so do their enemies. But he's ready for them. Nothing will keep him from Emiliana, and he'll slay anyone who threatens what's his.

Born in Darkness

Tragedy brought them together, and tragedy tore them apart. Heir to a throne, Chicago Mafia underboss Enzo Vitale will do anything to keep Sofia safe, but his presence in her life puts a target on her back. He must protect the love of his life at all costs, even if it means staying away from her-a goal that runs against every fiber of his being. Up-and-coming fashion designer Sofia La Rosa fell in love with her best friend years ago. She'll sacrifice anything for Enzo, even as a wall of secrets steadily builds between them. But secrets don't stay hidden forever. When the enemy learns of Sofia's involvement in a former cover-up, they're out for blood, driving her to the very man who vowed to be her savior no matter the cost.

Blood Oath

Ruthless Heir

Collateral Damage

Rivals

Half-demon, half-goddess, Jade’s fate makes her a pawn in an epic battle among the gods. Hidden on Earth with her sisters, she successfully avoids the Oneiroi—the dream gods—bent on her destruction until the prophecy, long dormant, awakens a dark shadow within her. Roen, a reclusive Worr demon known for his battles against the Oneiroi, is called to protect Jade. Together they must unlock their mysterious connection and find a way to beat back destiny. Can she outsmart the prophecy, change her fate, and find love—even when she learns who is connected to her destruction?

Hidden

Former Navy SEAL Keegan Hunt has spent fifteen years avoiding Venezuela. When his team is hired to rescue four Americans, he risks blowing his cover by returning to Caracas. If that wasn't bad enough, the very woman haunting his dreams since he'd left the cursed country ambushes their mission. When Kara Medina infiltrates an express kidnapping to recover insect-sized robots, she encounters a special ops team with a similar objective. As she engages in combat with one of the soldiers, she's shocked to realize he's the same boy who kept her safe at night in a dangerous camp. When the job goes haywire, she realizes her attraction to him hasn't diminished over the years. Instead, it's amplified to a whole new level of complicated. But she can't let her feelings for him stand in her way of completing the mission. With new intelligence discovered, Keegan and his team's priorities shift. To succeed, he turns to Kara for aid. As the stakes escalate with a threat to US politicians, their goals converge, but Keegan refuses to leave without Kara, even if it means trading his life for hers.

Marked for Death

After an elite research facility reports a security breach, former Navy SEAL Trev Shaw is hired to guard a workaholic scientist. When he saves the gorgeous but frightened doctor from a boating mishap, sparks fly. It's supposed to be an easy mission, but then his heart and mind get tangled in the danger surrounding her. When infectious-disease specialist Jules Moretti is plagued by strange incidents she's paired with their pilot-turned-bodyguard to ensure her safety while working on top-secret projects. As they grow closer, she learns there's more to her protector than she first assumed. But then threats escalate, and she realizes that some things are better left buried. When an unknown attacker threatens Jules, Trev works to reveal the true culprit and unmask whetherthe danger coming after her is personal or a smokescreen for biowarfare.

Covert Threat

As the quietest member of the Gray Ghost team, Hawk Ares risks life and limb on every mission, but when it comes to love, he plays it safe. At least until he overhears heated arguments from Red, his gorgeous neighbor, and his protective instincts ignite. Hot-tempered waitress, Stella Klein, is mortified at her neighbor's concern for her safety, and she blames the situation on her brother. With escalating stakes where money is key, her brother forces her to search for their family's elusive treasure. She vows to stand by his side no matter what, even when his carelessness puts her in harm's way. A high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues when loan sharks set their sights on Stella. Hawk does what he's trained to do and keeps her safe--even from himself. As the danger escalates, dark secrets fight to be heard, and enemies new and old resurface and threaten to tear them apart.

Vantage Point

Russian sleeper agent, Hannah Miller has spent nine long years installed within America's intelligence agencies. When the private plane carrying a secret weapon she and her boss are on is hijacked--her wait to be activated is finally over. Jack Davis, ex-boyfriend and former Navy SEAL, is sent in. His primary mission is to recover the secret weapon, but he refuses to leave Hannah behind--not when he still has feelings for her. When mounting evidence points to Hannah as a traitor, Jack must decide where to place his trust. Aiding her could risk his career, but betraying her risks his heart. When Hannah is framed for murder, Jack convinces her to work with him in a scheme that will reveal the true culprit, unmasking a corruption that has reached some of the highest levels of US government.

Beneath the Surface

Upper East Side artist, Olivia Wrightwood is ready for a change. Marrying Alex Mudarra, a dedicated and up-and-coming NYPD detective, is exactly what she needs to escape the clutches and scrutiny of her family's political dynasty.Life with Alex is simple and secure--everything she's ever wanted. Or so she thought...When Alex's career plans shift from police work to politics, their idyllic life shifts back to the familiar corruption she ran away from. And after she overhears a late night call, her safety shatters and doubt sets in. Can a surprise trip make amends or will this second honeymoon lead to a dangerous life of manipulation and lies?

Broken Circle

Some days are a gift, while others are a lesson in survival. Every day Jack spends with his girlfriend Jenni, feels like it could be the last. Her brother, Rex, is the local big shot drug dealer who's gunning for him because he's dating his baby sister-and he hates Jack. Homeless, Jack lives in an abandoned warehouse with five guys who've somehow morphed into more than just a crew, they're family. Living in the slums of California, they can't fix everything, but they've vowed to protect their community and the nearby high school from becoming prey to Rex's gang. They've always policed their own-until Rex takes things to the next level. When territory wars turn to murder, they have two options: weapon up or strike a deal before Rex wipes their futures off the map. --This novella sets the stage for the adult Gray Ghost series.

Moments That Define Us

Deep in the untamed wilderness of the notorious Darien Gap, a soldier wakes. Injured, he has no memory of who he is or why he is there until a beautiful woman tells him his name. But can he trust her?When Mari Dias stumbles upon Chris Shaw in the jungle

Eye of the Storm

Adeline Rossi doesn't need a psychic to tell her that destiny lies far from home. With a dream job lined up, she crosses the Atlantic to Italy with career aiming aspirations. When she arrives in the city of love, it's anything but. Her ridiculously hot boss is grumpy, and the head of the design team is a monumental problem. Plagued by unsettling dreams, business tycoon Stone Crenshaw can't wait for the renovations in his historic hotel to end. If that wasn't bad enough, he wrestles with an instant attraction to his accident-prone new hire. But when a family-oriented hotelier decides to sell, Stone manipulates the situation and adds fake fiancé to Adeline's list of managerial responsibilities. Not everyone welcomes the happy news of the loving couple's engagement. When obstacles threaten to tear them apart, will Stone cross a professional line or lose Adeline for good?

A Second Chance Office Romance

Fake Fiancé

Bella Emy

Samatha Harris

Maria Vickers

Jade Royal

Amy Marie

Shannon Nemechek

Maggie Adams

Shelby Reeves

Darlene Tallman

Jasmina Siderovski

Rosie Chapel

Elizabeth Princeton

J. C. Santo

Taylor Anhalt

Crystal St.Clair

Ellie Mack

Sometimes in life, something happens that will not only affect you, it will create a ripple effect, encompassing your family and friends. Hope will help you to overcome and survive, but your life and outlook are forever changed. This collection of stories is about overcoming obstacles, surviving when it seemed hard or impossible, and dealing with life-changing events. **All proceeds will benefit Cancer Research Institute.

Charity Anthology Benefiting Cancer Research Institute

Tempting Fate

After her messy break-up, the last thing grad student Riley Evans expects is to meet someone new. Throw in a family history of bad relationships, the likelihood of the past repeating itself seems inevitable-especially after her ex turns stalker. She's a magnet for disaster. But when a man walks into the Coffee Hut and asks her on a date, she isn't prepared for the flare of desire. The pull of attraction is impossible to deny, and she gives love a second chance. Navy SEAL Xander Hale lands in a Hawaii military hospital after a mission gone wrong. If that wasn't bad enough, his girlfriend breaks up with him. Plagued by his current single status and suspicions over the mission's bad intel, doubts fester about the direction of his life. Until he stops for coffee and encounters a barista that steals his breath and shifts his priorities from a presumed military career path to civilian. When danger closes in after a suspicious home invasion, Xander whisks Riley to the safety of his family's island. On secluded shores, he's determined to keep her safe. But dark memories are triggered by her past and followed by a hidden threat that neither anticipated.

Deadly Isles Special Ops

Twisted Secrets

Fate will not be denied. Nerissa thinks she’s safe from the gods and elders who rule her village. She’s wrong. It’s only a matter of time before she is chosen to pay the ultimate price—her life. For decades, the gods have protected the small seaside village where she lives. That’s about to end. Fishermen return with empty nets, trees cease to bear fruit, and the winds whisper of an ancient curse. There’s still hope that the offering of an unmarried woman will return the gods’ favor. As the maiden sacrifice nears, Nerissa takes matters into her hands. All she needs is a husband to escape the terms of the offering. When she meets Zeer, a visiting fisherman, he sweeps her off her feet. Are her prayers truly answered? Everyone around her is keeping their own secrets, their own agendas, and there is no one left to rely on but herself. As the night ushers in a violent storm that echoes the gods’ anger, she realizes the worst is yet to come. When the first rays of dawn arrive, a knock sounds at her door, and she knows her entire world is about to turn upside down. But she won't be the only one affected.

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