Mafia Heat Series by Ella Jade

Deception Never Looked So Good One sultry summer night, I walked along the docks not sure what I wanted to find. I went searching but I should have left it alone. Now I’m a witness to a cold-blooded murder by a family who will relentlessly hunt me down. I remember running for my life and ending up in the arms of an intriguing stranger. He’s become my protector but I can’t even tell him who I am... moreDeception Never Looked So Good One sultry summer night, I walked along the docks not sure what I wanted to find. I went searching but I should have left it alone. Now I’m a witness to a cold-blooded murder by a family who will relentlessly hunt me down. I remember running for my life and ending up in the arms of an intriguing stranger. He’s become my protector but I can’t even tell him who I am. *** Nadia Marrone was in the wrong place at the wrong time when she stumbled onto a murder-in-progress. She was seeking answers after she obtained a lead on the biological father she never knew. Once she witnessed the murder, she realized her potential father was one of NYC biggest crime lords and her half-brother may have pulled the trigger. Attorney Vincenzo “Vince” Marchelli makes it a point to stay out of his father’s illegal business. He leaves that to his two older brothers while he manages the family’s legal business. One hot summer evening, he steps out of a restaurant and smacks into a woman who appears to be running from danger. The man pursuing her is the son of a rival family. Vince makes a split decision to protect her, putting him in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Marchelli Family vows to protect Nadia but they have apprehensions. What was she doing on the docks at the precise time of the murder? How did she manage to run into the arms of Vincenzo, the son of the enemy? Coincidence? As Vince begins to fall for the beautiful stranger, his brothers are cautious of her identity. Was the whole meeting a setup? Or, were the two in the right place at the right time after all? Book One in the Mafia Heat Series Contains Mature Content less

ANGELIQUE Dangerous. Intense. And more intriguing than I ever remembered. He's my every fantasy, My secret crush, My forbidden love.   I saved myself for him, Only him. My father kept me sheltered from everything, But Gianni wants to open up the world, Let me experience it all.  I respect his family, Respect his loyalty. Until it threatens to destroy us... GIANNI Smart. Sophisticated. Innocent. And completely off limits... moreANGELIQUE Dangerous. Intense. And more intriguing than I ever remembered. He's my every fantasy, My secret crush, My forbidden love.   I saved myself for him, Only him. My father kept me sheltered from everything, But Gianni wants to open up the world, Let me experience it all.  I respect his family, Respect his loyalty. Until it threatens to destroy us... GIANNI Smart. Sophisticated. Innocent. And completely off limits. The senator's daughter has no business With a mob enforcer like me. Two worlds, Different lives, But when we're together, Everything makes sense. I refuse to let anyone or anything come between us, Even my family's enemies, No matter how dangerous they really are. Book Two in the Mafia Heat Series All books stand alone Contains Mature Content less

HAYDEN Life isn't easy, Something I learned the hard way, While fending for myself. Finally, I'm on my way. My goals are within reach, And the sexiest and most powerful bachelor in town, Has his sights set on me. But the help I got years ago, Is now calling in the payback, And it's going to cost everything,  Possibly destroy it all... moreHAYDEN Life isn't easy, Something I learned the hard way, While fending for myself. Finally, I'm on my way. My goals are within reach, And the sexiest and most powerful bachelor in town, Has his sights set on me. But the help I got years ago, Is now calling in the payback, And it's going to cost everything,  Possibly destroy it all. SALVATORE One thing,  I only wanted one thing, And that was to keep my business to myself, Out of the illegal crap my family is embroiled in. But when I see the talented and driven new chef, Everything changes, And I want so much more. But her betrayal shatters us, And ruins it all.   ***Contains mature content ***ALL BOOKS IN THIS SERIES STAND ALONE AND CAN BE READ IN ANY ORDER less

Even the darkest souls need love…LucaI’ve been surrounded by mafia bad-boys my whole life. I’m drawn to them. I like them dark, dangerous, and dominant.When I fall for Santino Marchelli, I realize the others were just boys. Santino is the real deal.He’ll stop at nothing to keep me. He says he’s trying to protect me. Holding me captive is his solution?I won’t make this easy.SantinoBeing the youngest of the Marchelli clan can be a burden.My family wants me to stay legit but it’s too late for that... moreEven the darkest souls need love…LucaI’ve been surrounded by mafia bad-boys my whole life. I’m drawn to them. I like them dark, dangerous, and dominant.When I fall for Santino Marchelli, I realize the others were just boys. Santino is the real deal.He’ll stop at nothing to keep me. He says he’s trying to protect me. Holding me captive is his solution?I won’t make this easy.SantinoBeing the youngest of the Marchelli clan can be a burden.My family wants me to stay legit but it’s too late for that.My heritage runs deep within my veins. I am my father’s son.Luca Varelli likes to tease me.She thinks she can handle me. I’m not like those mafia wannabes she’s used to.The more she resists, the more determined I become. She’s poked the bear.I’ll do anything to make her mine.First, I have to keep her away from my enemies and out of the crossfire,Even if that means holding her against her will.Why does she have to be so defiant?***Book Four in The Mafia Heat Series***All books stand alone and can be read in any order less