The Moretti Crime Family Series by J.L. Beck, C. Hallman

It started with a single look, my obsession, my desire and need to possess the sweet, and incredibly naive Elena Romero. Like a thief I came in the dead of night and stole her away from her protected castle and placed her in a gilded cage made of gold. The arrangement had been made. Her father knew I was coming, knew I had intended to make him pay. His empire was crumbling. He had no money, nothing of value to me, nothing except... her. Which is why he agreed... moreIt started with a single look, my obsession, my desire and need to possess the sweet, and incredibly naive Elena Romero. Like a thief I came in the dead of night and stole her away from her protected castle and placed her in a gilded cage made of gold. The arrangement had been made. Her father knew I was coming, knew I had intended to make him pay. His empire was crumbling. He had no money, nothing of value to me, nothing except... her. Which is why he agreed. His precious, virgin daughter in return for a debt paid. He thought I would break her, kill her, he had no idea what I had really planned. She would become my wife. She would bear my children. She would bend to my will. And I would go to any lengths to keep her by my side. *This is a dark mafia romance that contains mature themes, graphic violence, and sexual content. This is part one of a duet and not a standalone.* less

I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block.And I didn’t care either.All I knew was that I had to have her…no matter the cost.One-million dollars later and she became just that.Mine to break.Mine to use.Mine to keep.

A Dark Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance. The deal was sealed the moment she stepped onto that stage. It was like seeing a ghost. Sunshine blonde hair, pale skin, and azure eyes that held a thousand secrets. I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block. And I didn’t care either. All I knew was that I had to have her…no matter the cost. One-million dollars later and she became just that. Mine to break. Mine to use. Mine to keep... moreA Dark Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance. The deal was sealed the moment she stepped onto that stage. It was like seeing a ghost. Sunshine blonde hair, pale skin, and azure eyes that held a thousand secrets. I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block. And I didn’t care either. All I knew was that I had to have her…no matter the cost. One-million dollars later and she became just that. Mine to break. Mine to use. Mine to keep. We all have secrets, and when I discover hers, no one will be able to save her from me. *This is a complete standalone, 100k+ word novel. It contains dark themes, including violence and sexual situations. As always there is no cheating, and a happily ever after.* less