LK Shaw

Jacob My father is dying, and I’ve been called back to Brooklyn to take my place as the head of the Italian syndicate. After a seven year absence, my first test of loyalty is to marry the granddaughter of the Irish mob’s leader. I may not want a wife, but I’ll kill anyone who tries to harm her. I only hope she doesn’t expect love in our marriage. I can’t—won’t—love her. Not ever. I don’t have it in me. Brenna My life has always been about duty. When my grandfather signs a marriage contract, I become a pawn in an alliance between the Irish and the Italians. Once again, I’m bound by duty. I’ve always been invisible—the person who fades into the background—except soon my new husband begins to see me. He’s a Brooklyn king, but will our enemies destroy my chance to become his queen?

The Devil I Don't Know: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance

The moment I laid eyes on Penny, her innocent, submissive nature called to my dominant side. I immediately volunteered to guide her exploration into my dark and decadent world. I’m also playing a deadly game of cat and mouse with an obsessed psychopath whose goal is to destroy me. When my worlds threaten to collide, I’m forced to call it quits between us. Soon I discover I’m too late, and she’s caught in the crossfire. Now, I’ll do everything in my power to protect the woman I’m falling for.

Submission

I don't care that she's the boss' cousin and far beyond my reach. I've been patient, but now I'm claiming what's mine. Giovanni One year. That’s how long I’ve wanted Francesca. I’ve worked my way up the ranks, dedicating my life to the syndicate while I tried easing her fear of men. The time has finally come for me to claim her. Francesca Seven years ago, my family’s enemy took everything from me. I’ve been determined to get it all back. When those same enemies nearly kill Giovanni, our friendship changes to something more. Until a secret emerges that could destroy everything.

The Beast I Can't Tame: A Forbidden Lovers Mafia Romance

There’s no such thing as love at first sight. Except, there is. Livvie and I were college kids, just starting our lives, the day we met. Our connection was instantaneous. We had to fight against those who said we were moving too fast. Who said we were too young. That we’d never last. We showed them otherwise. Our love isn’t perfect. It’s messy and sometimes complicated. Despite all of that, our love is… Forever.

Forever

Pierce The Russians have taken far too much from me. So I’ll take something of theirs. Except, I never expected my captive to be a woman. She could be the key to destroying them entirely. I’ll do whatever it takes to get revenge. Even seduce the enemy. Soon I discover she may not be my enemy after all. Mila For nearly my entire life I’ve been held prisoner by darkness and pain. And just when I think freedom is within my reach, it’s stolen by yet another man determined to break me. First with rage. Then with tenderness. I’m helpless to resist his touch, even knowing that, in the end, all that waits for me is death.

The Enemy in My Bed: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance

There are only two things in this world I give a sh*t about. My beloved piano, and the music I create with it. Except a year ago, the music in my head disappeared, and I now live in a world of silence. Until my gaze lands on her. I don’t know who she is, but the moment I lay eyes on her, a symphony begins to play and the melodies ricochet through my mind. She’s my inspiration. My muse. Mine to take. And keep. Forever.

A Dark Romance

Love Notes

For five years I've been deep undercover within the cartel, and I'm on the verge of bringing the entire organization to the ground. Until she shows up. Gabriela is the new girlfriend of the boss' nephew, but there's a spark of attraction between us. It flares to life, burning hot, before we can stop it. She's become a distraction that will get me killed. Especially once I discover her secret. Now, I have to do whatever it takes to protect her. Soon a surprise enemy emerges from the shadows. Can I keep Gabriela safe or will neither of us make it out alive? Keywords: Romantic Suspense, Police Romance, Cartel romance, secret identity romance, Contemporary Romance, Protector Romance, Love Undercover Series, Latinx Romance, Hispanic Romance, Interracial Romance, Multi-cultural Romance, Chicago, LK Shaw, L.K. Shaw, L. K. Shaw, Dark Romance, Bad Boy Romance, Steamy Romance, Sexy Romance, Hot Romance, HEA, HFN, Dominant Heroes, Sassy Heroines, Strong heroine, Romance Series, Hot Romance, Insta Love Romance, Slow Burn Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Age Gap Romance, May to December Romance, Broken Hero Romance, Suspense Series, Romantic Suspense Series, Dominant Hero Romance, Alpha, Dom, Captivating Romance, Swoon Worthy Romance, Jealous Hero Romance, Possessive Hero Romance

A Free Forbidden Romance

In Too Deep (A Free Forbidden Enemies to Lovers Romance)

“Please, don’t leave me here.” He did it anyway, and the moment he walked out the door, my love turned to hate. Now he’s back and thinks all can be forgiven. When my worst nightmare comes for me, Leo vows to protect me. But how can I forgive the man whose leaving utterly destroyed me?

Absolution

Betray (verb): to deliver to an enemy by treachery After being sold to a sex trafficker by her drug-dealing boyfriend, Phebe Lawson fully understands the meaning of betrayal. She would have wished for death to come and take her away, except, she knew wishes were wasted on people like her. Until the day he entered her life. His arrival sparked a longing inside her that, maybe, hope wasn’t a useless emotion after all. Heal (verb): to make sound or whole Donovan Jeffries was the charming one. The flirty, social Dom of the local BDSM club, Eden. Soon though, he closed himself off, vowing to never give his heart to another woman. Until the day Phebe entered his life. Her despair touched a part of his soul he’d thought forever lost, and he would move heaven and earth to piece all her broken parts back together.

Betrayal

For years, Josie has done everything to get my attention. What she doesn’t know is, she has it. Always has. Except she’s far too young and innocent for me. I’m haunted by the ghost of the man I killed, and I refuse to pull her down into the darkness with me. Until one night, after an unexpected encounter at Club Eden, everything changes. Lies are told and truths are exposed. When the truth is revealed, the world as I know it shifts, and now it’s time to take back control.

Redemption

Anya Five years ago I was sold. Used. Abused. Now, I'm broken. My loving family thinks a husband will fix me. I have no desire to get married, but I’ll give them what they want. Except it will be on my terms. And I know just the person to ask. Paddy Getting married is at the top of the list of things I swore I'd never do. So there’s no way I’ll agree to Anya’s ridiculous proposition. Yet, somehow, I find myself saying yes. She says we both can live our lives without interference from the other. It seems like the perfect plan. Until it isn’t. *Author's note: Please visit my website for CW

Irish Rogue: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance

Caitlín After finally convincing my over-protective family to let me visit my uncle in Dublin, I know this may be my only chance to experience everything I’ve always wanted: Adventure. Excitement. Freedom. Until I’m introduced to the man assigned to be my bodyguard. With his silver-flecked hair and wicked scar, Roarke radiates power and danger. Everything I’m drawn to. Except, he’s also the one standing in my way. I push all of his buttons, until one night I push too far. Roarke They call me a killer. And with each death I cause, my soul turns a little blacker. As an enforcer for the Irish mafia, I’ve always done what’s been asked of me. Including becoming the reluctant bodyguard for a woman who shines so bright, I’m afraid of tainting her with my darkness. Caitlín tests my patience at every turn, determined to make my life hell. Even worse, she tempts me with her smart mouth and lush curves. In a moment of madness, I forget she’s off-limits and cross a line I can never come back from. Now I’m torn between loyalty to the family I owe everything to—including my life—and the woman who just might be my salvation.

Irish Rebel: An Age Gap Bodyguard Mafia Romance

Aurora It started with a stolen kiss. A brief flirtation between two strangers. Until reality intruded. He was a part of the Irish mob, and my father had other plans for me. In the three years since, I’ve lived in a hell of secrets and lies, leaving me a broken, shattered version of my former self. Then, I come face to face with Jack again. The man who will either become my savior or my destruction. Jack My Irish family has spent years rescuing women trafficked by the Polish mafia. I’ve been a protector. A defender. Saved countless women. A twist of fate puts a woman from my past directly in my path. When I discover she’s in danger, I’ll destroy anyone in order to save her, too.

Irish Devil: A Forbidden Lovers Mafia Romance

Catch up with the entire Doms of Club Eden family as they celebrate Christmas together. From babies to engagements to complete submission, you’ll want to see what all your favorite characters have been up to. Don’t miss this seasonal story that will warm you heart AND your body.

My Christmas Dom

The moment Katherine Marsh walks through the door of my precinct, dirt-covered and full of fear, instinctively I know she’ll be my downfall. Already my career is in jeopardy, and all I’ve ever wanted was to be a cop. I’m fighting not only corruption in our judicial system, but my attraction to a witness. She tells me I only see things in black and white. When a murderer sets his sights on her, the line between right and wrong blurs, and I discover that maybe laws are meant to broken if it means protecting the woman I love.

Protect

Bridget Carter unknowingly tempts me with her chocolate-colored eyes, long red hair, and bold attitude. She’s awfully bossy for a sub. Which only makes the sadist inside me rumble with the need to come out and play. I bury my feelings deep, because I refuse to become a monster. But life has a way of laughing in my face. When Bridget shows up at my office begging for help, all I can do is agree. I’ll do anything for this woman. When danger arrives at her doorstep, the rules change, and I will do anything to protect her. Even unleash the beast.

Desire

Sienna Snow

Anna Brooks

Morgan James

Ellie Isaacson

Stephanie St. Klaire

Gwen Hernandez

S.M. West

Kenzie Macallan

He's dangerous. Daring. Deadly. Everything about him is wrong, yet you can’t stay away. Sometimes the man you shouldn't want is exactly the man you need... Opposites attract in this stunning multi-trope collection of romantic suspense novels that will drive you to the edge of your seat and take your breath away. Download your copy of Protecting the Enemy and meet your new favorite book boyfriend today! Includes 9 full-length books from your favorite authors of romantic suspense: Morgan James Stephanie St. Klaire Gwen Hernandez Anna Brooks Sienna Snow L.K. Shaw S.M. West Ellie Isaacson Kenzie Macallan

A Romantic Suspense Anthology

Protecting the Enemy

Anna Zaires

Natasha Knight

Jill Ramsower

Michelle St. James

Julia Sykes

Measha Stone

Hate Me, Hate Me Not is a collection of enemies to lovers books by some of your favorite, best-selling authors, including: Anna Zaires Natasha Knight Julia Sykes L.K. Shaw Jill Ramsower Michelle St. James Measha Stone

Hate Me, Hate Me Not: An Enemies-to-Lovers Collection

Lucia For three years I've kept my son a secret in order to protect him from the dangers of the syndicate. A life his Irish father is still a part of. When I have to return to Brooklyn, I don’t expect Nathan to be the first person I see. For a moment, the world disappears and it’s only the two of us. Until reality intrudes. Because there’s no more hiding the fact that the blue-eyed, red-haired little boy at my side is his. Nathan Neither time nor the distance separating us has made me forget Lucia. From our first meeting, there’s been some part of her that calls to me. With the discovery of my son, I’m even more determined to prove to her that she’s mine. Soon though, a possessive stalker from her past re-emerges, and he wants her for himself. We begin a deadly game of hide-and-seek, and when it’s over, only one of us will be left standing.

Irish Charmer: A Secret Baby Mafia Romance

Having a baby at sixteen had never been how I imagined my life. But I wouldn’t trade my daughter for anything. Five years later, things are finally starting to fall into place for us. Until a ruthless gang war begins in my neighborhood and puts Maisie and me in danger. My best friend’s brother, a man fifteen years older than me, offers to protect us. The more time we spend together, the more I discover Pablo is everything I yearn for. My daughter loves him, and I can’t help myself from falling for him, too. He thinks he’s too old for me. How can I convince him that love knows no age?

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