The Bridge Series by Ann Howes

Shelley De Luca has a problem. A large, man-sized one in the form of the older brother of her dead high school sweetheart. She owes him a marker and he intends to collect. In the biblical way. Sure, he’s dangerous, a jerk and a player but he’s also gorgeous, sexy and secretly the man of her dreams. Except for the small matter of her heart, paying him back should be easy. Gianni Cadora is Mafia trying to go legit... moreShelley De Luca has a problem. A large, man-sized one in the form of the older brother of her dead high school sweetheart. She owes him a marker and he intends to collect. In the biblical way. Sure, he’s dangerous, a jerk and a player but he’s also gorgeous, sexy and secretly the man of her dreams. Except for the small matter of her heart, paying him back should be easy. Gianni Cadora is Mafia trying to go legit. When Shelley stumbles back into his life, she comes with bruises, a psycho ex and a spicy attitude he can’t resist. He’s an alpha bad-ass used to getting his way, so why is it so difficult to convince her he’s what she needs? Perhaps it’s their history or his reputation, but he isn’t above using his marker or a funny, flatulent dog to get what he wants. less

Zander Milan’s life is just as he likes it. He has his Harley, his bar, and more women than he can shake a cocktail at—until she drives into his alley in a ridiculous van with a load of attitude and enough problems to start a small war. She disturbs his equilibrium and shatters his boundaries, yet it’s her fiery appeal he can’t stop thinking about... moreZander Milan’s life is just as he likes it. He has his Harley, his bar, and more women than he can shake a cocktail at—until she drives into his alley in a ridiculous van with a load of attitude and enough problems to start a small war. She disturbs his equilibrium and shatters his boundaries, yet it’s her fiery appeal he can’t stop thinking about. Still reeling from the betrayal of a backstabbing friend who stole her singing gig and her boyfriend, Terra Miller isn’t inclined to take any man seriously—especially one who exudes pheromones and looks as good as Zander in a motorcycle jacket and a pair of ripped jeans. But a debt owed to the Russian mob compels her to change her mind. As Terra’s dilemma forces Zander to confront his ghosts and reconcile his past, his reluctance to share his secret life could threaten their new relationship by tearing it completely apart. ***This book is a standalone with a happy ever after ending, and can be read on it's own, however it is book two of a series. For the best reading experience, I'd recommend reading them in order.*** less

~~This book is a standalone with a happy ever after ending, and can be read on its own, however it is book three of a series. For the best reading experience, I'd recommend reading them in order.~~Carmine Niccoterra hunts people for a living. The full gamut—from missing innocent victims to the worst of human scum. Having survived Afghanistan, he’s battle hardened and army strong. With women, he keeps it simple and uncommitted... more~~This book is a standalone with a happy ever after ending, and can be read on its own, however it is book three of a series. For the best reading experience, I'd recommend reading them in order.~~Carmine Niccoterra hunts people for a living. The full gamut—from missing innocent victims to the worst of human scum. Having survived Afghanistan, he’s battle hardened and army strong. With women, he keeps it simple and uncommitted. So how did that little redheaded spitfire manage to crawl under his skin, creep into his dreams and complicate his life? Helen Resnick is on a hunt of her own—for her ex. He disappeared after a violent drive-by shooting along with her cash and a treasured family heirloom. How annoying he’s also the target of that over-the-top hot dude, Carmine—a man she really ought to stay away from but for whatever reason keeps popping up in her life. Problem is, she now has to work with him. But can she trust him, and do their interests align? Will they get what they’re looking for, or is what they discover along the way enough to destroy them? less