⚠⚠⚠This is a full length, steamy happily ever after romance, no cliffhanger!!. This book contains dark scenes and excplicit language. Suitable for 18+ only⚠⚠⚠

This is a standalone, Book one in The Merge Series, all titles in this series are Standalones and can be read independently.

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Alyssa

When my eyes met Zac's from across the bar, I knew. I knew my heart was forever lost. I also knew I could never have him. It wasn't just a matter of wrong place and wrong time. If only it were that simple. Being with Zac means risking everything — including my own life. I know I shouldn't want him, but my heart won't listen to reason, and neither will Zac.

Can the promises he makes of us, always having a tomorrow together, be real?

Zac

The moment I see Alyssa enter my club, I knew wanted her. Even as she sat across the bar with another man — I knew I’d make her mine. The moment our skin connected every cell in my body exploded like fireworks. That moment sealed her fate. I was keeping her. When someone threatens to take her away from me. I’m ready for war. I don’t have to go to hell and back to save the woman I love. I’m already there, my soul stained with the blood of those who thought they could cross me.

I promised her we would always have a tomorrow together, I don’t break my promises.

⚠⚠⚠This Book contains scenes that could be considered dark, profanity, sexual content and violence. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read.⚠⚠⚠

Ash

She’s the unattainable, untouchable. The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.

For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire.

And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.

But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off.

One way or another, she’s going to pay back what she’s stolen.

Although, it won’t be in the form of cash.

Breanna

I love winning, even if I have to cheat to get to the finish line.

I knew better than to come to this club to play.

I knew he’d more than likely find out I was here.

What I didn’t expect was to see him up-close. I’ve hardly seen him over the last few years.

I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn’t a little girl anymore.

And that was my mistake, because he did more than notice.

There is no going back now.

That flame we’ve both been dousing in denial has just been ignited.

Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash?

Dark Mafia Romance, Contains scenes that could be triggering to some, read with caution. This is book 1 of a trilogy, an epic cliff-hanger can be expected!!

Theo

My whole life was mapped out, designed for me, before I was even a twinkle in my old man’s eye. I am the heir to the Valentino throne. A kingdom built with blood and dirty money. But one I’ll rule all the same.

My father was the youngest Don to ever be crowned king. However, with any luck, the controlling bastard will drop soon, allowing me to beat his record by a few years.

I love my father—respect the hell out of him. But some of his choices lately, the plans he’s laid out for me, they’re… archaic. I was happy to go along with his proposition, to embody the role I was assigned at birth. Until I met her.

She wasn’t part of his carefully orchestrated game board. She’s not part of the lifestyle. She’d get eaten alive if I were to bring her into the fold.

Those innocent emerald eyes of hers hold me captive from the moment our paths collide. To hell with the plans for my future. This girl, who has no place being in my world, has become its entirety.

Holly

A new job. A new city. A new country. This is the new me. Or at least that’s what I’m telling myself as I step off the plane at JFK. New York, I couldn’t think of a better city to force myself out of my comfort zone, to step out from under my sister’s shadow.

My dream once included finding the husband, having the kids, building that white picket fence. It’s funny how things change over time.

My new dream? Experience life to the fullest. Explore and discover who I am, without my other half. Surviving the New York culture shock, without getting mugged or killed, is also high on that list.

That is, until I run into him. And just like that, my life takes a one-eighty. Again. There’s something dark inside him—it calls to a part of me I never knew existed. Can I really go against my moral compass, every belief I’ve held onto so tightly, just to answer it? To be with him?

⚠️⚠️This Book contains scenes and discussions of non-consensual sexual acts, profanity, sexual content and violence. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read. This is book 1 in a 2 part duet, a cliff-hanger can be expected.⚠️⚠️

Emily

I never thought I would be seeking shelter here of all places.

I’m out of options though. I needed a place to hide out.

Somewhere I could get my bearings and develop a plan to get myself out of the mess I’ve landed in.

It was a fail-proof plan. Then he found me.

I’ve escaped one monster, only to be captured by another.

He’s determined to break me, to uncover the secrets I’m hiding. But this is one secret I can’t let him discover.

Can I escape him before he ruins everything? Before he ruins me?

Josh

She was meant to stay away.

Emily, the only person in the world who’s made me feel like I actually have a heart.

She made me hope that my soul wasn’t as black as people say.

Hope’s a dangerous bitch though, one I killed before those embers ever had a chance to flame.

Now she’s back. And she’s keeping secrets, ones I plan to uncover using any means necessary.

I warned her that if I ever laid eyes on her again, I’d keep her.

In keeping her, I know I’m going to do the one thing I never wanted to do.

RUIN HER.

⚠⚠This story contains content that can be considered dark, such as but not limited to: Discussions and scenes displaying post-traumatic stress. Adult language and content. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this one.⚠⚠

Ava

I had my whole life figured out, down to the very last detail.

I was the good girl, top of my class.

Never went to parties or stayed out late.

I had a plan.

And that plan didn’t include him.

He left. I begged him not to go and he left anyway.

I wanted to hate him. I really tried to.

Then he came back. Or at least his body did. I’m not too sure where his mind is most days. Not anymore.

He says I’m still his good girl, but he doesn’t know what I’ve done.

Will he feel the same way when he finds out?

Noah

The tiny dancer had more fight in her than most guys at recruit training.

I’ve been watching her grow for a few years now, from a distance.

One night, that’s all it took to change both of our lives.

I’d say for the better.

She’d tell you for the worse.

Just when I had her where I wanted her, under me, around me, consuming me,

I was deployed.

I will come home to her though, because no matter how much ocean separates us, that tiny dancer, the good girl, is now mine.

I’m not sure what’s worse: the internal war raging inside my head, or the one I’m about to enter in order to get her back…

⚠⚠⚠ Attenzione! Questo libro contiene scene e discussioni di atti sessuali non consensuali, parole oscene, contenuti sessuali e violenze. Se questi temi sono per te delle cause scatenanti di malessere o ti infastidiscono, dovresti considerare l’idea di evitare questa lettura. Questo libro è la seconda parte di un duo, per cui conta con finale chiuso e senza suspense. ⚠⚠⚠

Josh

Emily tornò repentinamente nella mia vita, portando con sé tutto ciò che mi era mancato.

Ma non era più la stessa persona che avevo conosciuto anni fa. La ragazza che era sempre felice e che sempre desiderava accontentare chi aveva attorno era andata via. La ragazza che non lasciava che niente la facesse sentire giù di morale.

Ha conquistato i suoi demoni, ma questi la perseguitano qualora lei chiuda gli occhi. Le sue urla squarciano l’oscurità della notte, quotidianamente.

Pensa che deve andarsene, che ha bisogno di continuare a correre. Per lasciarmi indietro.

Ma io non la perderò ancora una volta; distruggerò qualsiasi cosa e ucciderò chiunque pensi di poter impedire che io la trattenga con me.

Emily

Non dovevo permettermi di affezionarmi nuovamente a Josh. Non dovevo restare per così tanto tempo.

Ora lui conosce il mio più grande segreto; sa che non sono più la brava e dolce ragazza che crede che io sia.

Mi inseguono e vengo cacciata come se fossi una preda.

Ma non permetterò che gli errori commessi nel passato possano ferire Josh.

Devo andare via prima che lui che mi trovi. Lasciare indietro Josh non sarà così facile come pensavo all’inizio, ma è l’unica opzione che mi è rimasta. Farò tutto ciò che è nelle mie mani per proteggerlo, anche se ciò significa che devo Rovinarlo.

This is the boxset of The Valentino Empire Series, books 1-3 and contains the complete story of Theo and Holly, plus a bonus epilogue. 

⚠Dark Mafia Romance, Contains scenes that could be triggering to some, read with caution. ⚠

Titles inlcuded: 

1. Devilish King
2. Unassuming Queen
3. United Reign

Theo

My whole life was mapped out, designed for me, before I was even a twinkle in my old man’s eye. I am the heir to the Valentino throne. A kingdom built with blood and dirty money. But one I’ll rule all the same.

My father was the youngest Don to ever be crowned king. However, with any luck, the controlling bastard will drop soon, allowing me to beat his record by a few years.

I love my father—respect the hell out of him. But some of his choices lately, the plans he’s laid out for me, they’re… archaic. I was happy to go along with his proposition, to embody the role I was assigned at birth. Until I met her.

She wasn’t part of his carefully orchestrated game board. She’s not part of the lifestyle. She’d get eaten alive if I were to bring her into the fold.

Those innocent emerald eyes of hers hold me captive from the moment our paths collide. To hell with the plans for my future. This girl, who has no place being in my world, has become its entirety.

Holly

A new job. A new city. A new country. This is the new me. Or at least that’s what I’m telling myself as I step off the plane at JFK. New York, I couldn’t think of a better city to force myself out of my comfort zone, to step out from under my sister’s shadow.

My dream once included finding the husband, having the kids, building that white picket fence. It’s funny how things change over time.

My new dream? Experience life to the fullest. Explore and discover who I am, without my other half. Surviving the New York culture shock, without getting mugged or killed, is also high on that list.

That is, until I run into him. And just like that, my life takes a one-eighty. Again. There’s something dark inside him—it calls to a part of me I never knew existed. Can I really go against my moral compass, every belief I’ve held onto so tightly, just to answer it? To be with him?

Devilish King 

Dark Mafia Romance

Theo

Everything we’ve built is crashing down around me.

I’m consumed by the darkness, my blood boiling with the need for revenge.

My wife is the only light in my life; she’s the very reason I keep on fighting.

They’re coming after me. And worse yet, they’re coming after her.

But let them come…

I’m waiting. We’re waiting.

To send them all back to the hell they crawled out of.

I just hope the city’s prepared.

Because New York’s never seen a war like this one.

Holly

My life changed the minute I crossed paths with him.

For better or worse. Those were the vows I took.

And right now, it’s for worse…

Whoever his enemies are, they’re looking for me.

But I’m not the same wallflower I was when I stepped off that plane at JFK.

I won’t go down easily. No, I’ll stay and fight alongside my husband.

We will reign over his kingdom. United.

As one.

This is book 3 of a trilogy, Book 1 - Devilish King should be read first followed by Book 2 - Unnasuming Queen.

Holly

            This wasn’t supposed to happen. This isn’t the happily ever after I was promised. He was meant to be here. He was meant to be sitting on this throne. Not me.

            I’m not equipped for this. I’m not fit to rule over anything. He says I’m a queen. He even gave me the keys to the castle, but what’s a queen without her king? Still a queen apparently.

            There’s nowhere to hide. There’s nowhere to run. This is my kingdom. His kingdom. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure it’s still standing when he returns. Because believing he won’t come back isn’t an option.

 Theo

            She doesn’t know it, but I’m watching over her. Assisting where I can. Every fibre of my being wants to storm back through those doors and wrap her in my arms. Yet the one thing stopping me… is her. Because I will put her safety above all else.

They want to believe I’m dead. They want to overrun the castle. Take what my family has gained through generations on that throne. Let them try. Like many before, they’ll fail. I may not be by her side, but I have eyes and ears all over the city.

            I’ve left my kingdom in safe hands. They will underestimate her, my little unassuming queen, but that will be their downfall.

            She may appear quiet, weak even. But I know her soul better than she does. If anyone can reign in my absence, it’s her.

This is book 2 of a trilogy, Book 1 Devilish King should be read prior to reading this one. 

Rovinandola, Libro 1 del Duo Ranch McKinley

⚠️⚠️ Attenzione! Questo libro contiene scene e discussioni di sessualità non consensuali, parole oscene, contenuti sessuali e violenze. Se questi temi sono per te delle cause scatenanti di malessere o ti infastidiscono, dovresti considerare l’idea di evitare questa lettura. Questo libro è la prima parte di un duo, quindi ci si può aspettare della suspense una volta finito il libro. ⚠️⚠️

Emily

Tra tutti i luoghi, non avrei mai pensato che proprio qui avrei cercato rifugio.

Ma non ho più alcuna opzione. E avevo proprio bisogno di un posto in cui nascondermi.

Un posto in cui potessi trovare di nuovo la rotta e creare un piano per tirarmi fuori dal casino in cui mi sono messa.

Era un piano infallibile. Poi lui mi ha trovata.

Ero riuscita a scappare da un mostro, solo per poi essere catturata da un altro.

È determinato a farmi a pezzi, a farmi svelare tutti i segreti che sto cercando di nascondere. Ma questo è un altro segreto che non posso fargli scoprire.

Posso scappare prima che lui rovini tutto? Pima che riesca a rovinare me?

Josh

Doveva rimanere lontano da me.

Emily è l’unica persona al mondo che mi ha fatto sentire come se anche io avessi un cuore, davvero.

Mi ha fatto sperare che la mia anima non fosse così nera come la gente dice.

La speranza è una bastarda pericolosa, però, e ho la sensazione di aver ucciso prima che quelle braci avessero la possibilità di essere fuoco.

Ora è tornata. E ha dei segreti, quelli che ho intenzione di scoprire usando ogni mezzo che ho a disposizione.

L’avevo avvertita: se mai l’avessi rivista, l’avrei trattenuta con me.

Trattenendola con me, so che farò l’unica cosa che non avrei mai voluto fare.

ROVINARLA.

• Revisionato edizione

This Book contains mature content and dark scenes, scenes and discussions of self-harm, If this is a trigger for you, you should consider skipping this read.

The Merge Series, first generation boxset cotains books 1-3, plus bonus content.

Book 1- Merged With Him

Zac

The moment I see Alyssa enter my club, I knew wanted her. Even as she sat across the bar with another man — I knew I’d make her mine. The moment our skin connected every cell in my body exploded like fireworks. That moment sealed her fate. I was keeping her. When someone threatens to take her away from me. I’m ready for war. I don’t have to go to hell and back to save the woman I love. I’m already there, my soul stained with the blood of those who thought they could cross me.

I promised her we would always have a tomorrow together, I don’t break my promises.

Book 2 - Fused With Him

Bray

Ruthless.

That’s what people call me. It’s what I’m best known as. I always fight for what I want, and I always win no matter the odds.
What I want now comes in the form of a beautiful feisty, independent redhead.

She wants to run, that’s fine I can run faster. She wants to hide; I’ll hunt her down not stopping until I find her. Everyone in Sydney is about to learn that the fusion of Bray and Reilly is happening.

Nothing will stop me from having her. Not even the bullet with my name on it will keep me down. This is one fight I won’t give up on.

Book 3 - Entwined With Him

Dean

Four years ago, I did the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.

I walked away from the love of my life.

She was young, she needed to go and live her dreams without me dragging her into my darkness.

She’s also the little sister of my best friend.

Now, Ella is back, she’s not eighteen anymore.

I’m not going to make the same mistake twice.

She is mine, I will make sure everyone knows it, including her.

She’s claims she’s broken. Broken or not. She is my one.

Always has been. Always will be.