Dark Reign Series by A.G. Kirkham

Moreno (Reno) Viale, is a man feared by many. He’s defied death on many occasions, and dishes out pain to those who try to impede his reign with relish. Traditions are an obligation Reno can’t ignore; even a Capo must marry. He chooses a simple girl, and thinks she’ll be no trouble. But this Capo is about to learn she’s nothing like she seems, and his new bride will test him at every turn.Anna is a sweet, kind and gentle soul... moreMoreno (Reno) Viale, is a man feared by many. He’s defied death on many occasions, and dishes out pain to those who try to impede his reign with relish. Traditions are an obligation Reno can’t ignore; even a Capo must marry. He chooses a simple girl, and thinks she’ll be no trouble. But this Capo is about to learn she’s nothing like she seems, and his new bride will test him at every turn.Anna is a sweet, kind and gentle soul. She’s thrilled her father allowed her to teach, something she's always wanted to do. Then the world caved in and her Capo agreed to marry her off— not within her Familgia but to Nostra Casa. Their union serves the purpose of peace and her father cannot save her from this fate. It takes the strength and will of a warrior to fight for new family and earn their trust. Most of all, she longs to claim the trust of a man who feels nothing but duty.Reno seeks only a warm body but is soon consumed by how Anna makes him feel, which poses a problem. He loved once and was betrayed; does he dare let her in? less

Alessio is known as the Blood King. He’s moving Il Destino into a new era. The world is changing, and his father was running the family into the ground. His father’s death was a blessing to the family. Alessio has everyone falling in line except for the few that were protected by the previous don. Alessio also can marry the woman he’s been lusting over since his teens. He knows of her abuse but has no idea of the extent. Can he protect her from the devil she calls dad?Josephine has endured... moreAlessio is known as the Blood King. He’s moving Il Destino into a new era. The world is changing, and his father was running the family into the ground. His father’s death was a blessing to the family. Alessio has everyone falling in line except for the few that were protected by the previous don. Alessio also can marry the woman he’s been lusting over since his teens. He knows of her abuse but has no idea of the extent. Can he protect her from the devil she calls dad?Josephine has endured. Married off to a monster, yet she survived. Becoming a widow was her reprieve, or so she thought, but daddy has other plans and she’s to be used again as pawn for his plans. When Alessio offers marriage to protect her, she’s stunned. It’s not done! Previously married and scarred, she takes the leap and prays they both make it through.Aligned with the most dangerous group of leaders from Nostra Casa and La Famiglia, Alessio plans to have it all, while keeping his wife safe. less

Dante is the brother that works on logic and data. Nostra Casa and his brothers are everything to him. Dante walks away from the girl he wants to keep peace, thinking she was the one. Then Elena bravely rushes in to save her father and Reno, and he makes the decision to make Elena his. Beauty and intelligence are enough, until he wants her heart too... moreDante is the brother that works on logic and data. Nostra Casa and his brothers are everything to him. Dante walks away from the girl he wants to keep peace, thinking she was the one. Then Elena bravely rushes in to save her father and Reno, and he makes the decision to make Elena his. Beauty and intelligence are enough, until he wants her heart too.Elena is a dutiful daughter of a retired soldier and although she knows her fate is to be married to a man of her family’s choosing, she never expected it to be Dante Viale. Elena is fun-loving and a complete opposite to her husband. How can this possibly work?Dante will give his life for her brothers, Nostra Casa and his wife. The enemy is coming, and Dante is fighting to keep them all safe. less

Niccolo is the consigliere of a very dangerous family, Il Destino. He is devoted to his capo, Alessio Cassini, and to the men that serve them. He is used to the horrors that can befall the family but having Valentina taken and almost killed was enough to jolt him into making a change.Valentina is rocked when she’s taken by the enemy. She’s forced to watch her friend die a horrid death and knew she was next, if not for the courageous attempt at saving her life... moreNiccolo is the consigliere of a very dangerous family, Il Destino. He is devoted to his capo, Alessio Cassini, and to the men that serve them. He is used to the horrors that can befall the family but having Valentina taken and almost killed was enough to jolt him into making a change.Valentina is rocked when she’s taken by the enemy. She’s forced to watch her friend die a horrid death and knew she was next, if not for the courageous attempt at saving her life. She’s a woman lost and can’t seem to find her way back. The only man to give her solace is Niccolo, but why would he want a bird with a broken wing?Niccolo has given her time to settle but Valentina only seems to be getting worse. It’s time to step in and protect what’s his. less