Cartel Wars Series by Ashlynn Mills, Courtney Lynn Rose

MateoI never wanted to marry Santiago, and I never wanted to be stuck with his familia. Though, it seems I have no choice in the matter. Being a son of a Mexican drug lord within the Cartel means I’m limited to what choices I can actually make.It’s now the day of my engagement party and I’ve decided to get a breath of fresh air--for what might be the last time I can truly do so.Only, my trip puts me in the path of a stranger who might change everything... moreMateoI never wanted to marry Santiago, and I never wanted to be stuck with his familia. Though, it seems I have no choice in the matter. Being a son of a Mexican drug lord within the Cartel means I’m limited to what choices I can actually make.It’s now the day of my engagement party and I’ve decided to get a breath of fresh air--for what might be the last time I can truly do so.Only, my trip puts me in the path of a stranger who might change everything.GabrielI hate the Jeventinos for what they did to mi familia. One by one, I swear to take them all down. They will feel every bit of pain just like my father and uncle did. I’ve thought about doing this for many years, and now that I’ve come across the son of one of their drug lords, what could go wrong?Mateo will be the means to an end.I will get my revenge even if it kills me, but Mateo slowly starts to grow on me. Suddenly, I’m no longer at war with Mateo and his family, but with myself.***Bad Blood is an M/M Mexican Cartel romance. This book is the beginning of a series which will be triggering for readers. Please only proceed if you prefer dark romance and have little to no triggers. less

SantiagoPeople hate me, and many want me dead. I never pretended to be a good man. I know what a see when I look in the mirror, the same thing everyone else sees, a monster.Then I meet him and nothing has ever brought me closer to hell. I want to hate when he touches me, but the only time I feel like I'm withering away is when he doesn't. What is meant to fully break me, may also be the thing that sets me free.AngeloMy name has never been a reflection of who I am and I've never pretended it was... moreSantiagoPeople hate me, and many want me dead. I never pretended to be a good man. I know what a see when I look in the mirror, the same thing everyone else sees, a monster.Then I meet him and nothing has ever brought me closer to hell. I want to hate when he touches me, but the only time I feel like I'm withering away is when he doesn't. What is meant to fully break me, may also be the thing that sets me free.AngeloMy name has never been a reflection of who I am and I've never pretended it was. Especially when my enemies come face to face with me for the first time. My eyes are always the last thing they see before I bleed them dry from every bit of life they have, but not him. No, Santiago morales will live. I will break him apart piece by piece until he is begging for death. But the longer he is here, the more I wonder who will be the real loser of this game. less

CarlosThe past has a way of always following you and whenever he's involved, I never mind. Isaiah has called on me for help before, but the new favor he asks of me is one I never expected to receive. His beloved husband has been taken and he needs help tracking him down. One good quality I've always had was the ability to find people. I should say no and turn my head. Except the word no was never in my vocabulary when it came to the man I've been secretly in love with for the last ten years... moreCarlosThe past has a way of always following you and whenever he's involved, I never mind. Isaiah has called on me for help before, but the new favor he asks of me is one I never expected to receive. His beloved husband has been taken and he needs help tracking him down. One good quality I've always had was the ability to find people. I should say no and turn my head. Except the word no was never in my vocabulary when it came to the man I've been secretly in love with for the last ten years. Once my job is completed, will I be able to walk away this time?IsaiahAs much as I've been looking for an excuse to call on my old friend, this wasn't it. My life has had its ups and down but I'm finally at the point where I thought I had everything. Or at least, I did until the other piece of my heart was taken away from me and every good thing in my life was threatened. There's only ever been one other person besides Joey I could always trust, and he's never completely left my mind or heart all the years later. As much as I hate putting another person I care about in harm's way, I know he's my only hope.JoeyOne minute I'm safe in the arms of the man I love, and the next I wake up in the back of a dark van half naked. Out of all the things I feared in the past, being sold to the highest bidder wasn't one of them but here I am and I won't make it to any auction without a fight. I never was one to need rescuing, but Isaiah was never one to leave me fighting alone either. The man he sends is nothing I've expected him to be. What starts off as pretending for the sake of surviving, turns into something else. I'm not sure I can let him go once this is all over.***Sold Blood is an MMM gritty romance and some things may be triggering for some readers. All books in the Cartel Wars series must be read in order. This story is a continuation about the couple from Cold Blooded less

MarcusHappiness was always something too far out of my reach. I'd get close enough to stare it in the face right before it got ripped away from me. Miguel Jeventino will soon know what that feels like. My pain, my suffering, and all the tears I had shed years ago will all be his. Running a well-known Mexican Cartel is everything to him and once I burn it to the ground, he'll have nothing left but ash.Hate was the only emotion to ever drive passion and strength in me... moreMarcusHappiness was always something too far out of my reach. I'd get close enough to stare it in the face right before it got ripped away from me. Miguel Jeventino will soon know what that feels like. My pain, my suffering, and all the tears I had shed years ago will all be his. Running a well-known Mexican Cartel is everything to him and once I burn it to the ground, he'll have nothing left but ash.Hate was the only emotion to ever drive passion and strength in me. All love ever did was bring me to my knees. I can't allow myself to fall again. Miguel will die before I let him near my heart.MiguelAbsence makes the heart grow fonder. Mine stopped beating years ago when I thought I lost the man I loved. Our relationship was forbidden, a disgrace to the Jeventino name. With the biggest threat gone, nothing will keep us apart now, not even him. Marcus Castaneda will fight but I will break down his walls until he's begging to love me. Marcus is mine and he will learn the only place to run to is into his Papi's arms.Just a little longer.Blood Ties is an MM enemies to lovers Mafia romance. Some topics may be triggering for some readers so please head the warnings. These books should be read in order and aren't stand alones. less