The fifth Villains Club book and the most explosive! Helix Rule is a madman. Some say it comes from who his mother was. Others say it’s because of his father. Whatever the reason, he gets more dangerous with every passing day. His brothers think he’s the favorite son of Stephen Rule. If that’s true, his favor has been bought and paid for with blood, sweat, and tears. I don’t care about any of that, though. To me, Helix will always be that one soul who’s meant for me. Everyone thinks I’m some fool who doesn’t know what he does when I’m not around. I know. I also know why he does those things. You see, just as he’s the only person who understands me, I’m the only one who knows what lies beneath the madness. We’re joined together until the end. Only Helix decides when the end will come. Topics: dark romance, organized crime thrillers, crime thrillers, romantic suspense, anti-hero, mafia romance, contemporary romance, women's psychological fiction, villain, happily ever after, standalone, kidnapping thriller, suspense thriller, organized crime romance, Gothic romance, kidnapping thrillers romance, women's crime fiction, organized crime romance mafia, dark suspense thriller romance, Abbi Cook Perfect for fans of Renee Rose, Faith Summers, Zoe Black, J.L. Beck, Natasha Knight, Jane Henry, Rina Kent, Vanessa Vale, Lee Savino, Anna Zaires, A. Zavarelli, Clarissa Wild, Stasia Black, Alta Hensley, CD Reiss, Julia Sykes, Skye Warren, Pepper Winters, Penelope Sky, Aleatha Romig, Charmaine Pauls, Amelia Wilde, Willow Winters

Jessie Heaton is a fearless, flame-haired computer hacker. Independent and feisty, she's relied on no-one but herself since the age of sixteen. Working for the Russians, she is finally close to getting the one thing she wants most in life, when she's stopped in her tracks by the notorious Ryan brothers. The Ryans are Irish Mafia. They are unstoppable. No-one stands in their way. And nothing comes between a Ryan and his family. That is, until the hurricane that is Jessie, crashes into their lives. With a world full of secrets and a past that she can't outrun, will she be their salvation or their downfall? Ryan Rule is Book 1 in the New York Ruthless series. A Reverse Harem/ Dark Mafia Romance full of heat and suspense that will keep you turning the pages. Publishers Note: this book deals with mature themes.

He'll protect her...whether she likes it or not. Riona Griffin is gorgeous, intelligent, and iron-willed, determined to carve her name in the family ledger without a man at her side. But when she barely survives an unexpected attack on her life, her family hires Raylan Boone as her bodyguard--a rancher, a soldier, and a southern boy with plenty of charm to burn. And Riona hates his guts. She doesn't think she needs anybody, but Raylan is pretty sure she needs him. After all, she's being hunted by an assassin who never misses his mark. To keep her safe, Raylan will have to stay by her side, day and night, for the foreseeable future. Riona might think that's a fate worse than death, but once they're alone on Raylan's family ranch, the chemistry between them comes to a boil--and everything changes. Raylan knows Riona could learn to love him. But he'll have to keep her alive first. And this hitman isn't getting his girl without a fight.

I thought I’d be safe in the mountains. I was wrong. Philippe Fiorentino is a mafia hitman. As long as the price is right, he’ll kill anyone. I’m his next target. But things don’t go as expected. He botches the job. And ends up with one of my bullets in his leg. Now we’re both on the run. Being hunted by a deadly, biker gang. We’ll have to work together. But that sounds crazy. He’s a ruthless killer. I shouldn’t trust him. But I do. I shouldn’t be attracted to him. But I am. This isn’t going to end well. I’m terrified. But also tingling with excitement.

Amber is running from her abusive ex-boyfriend Agron, who holds a chokehold over her life. One night's fate crashes her into the path of Lorenzo Salvatore. He's sexy, mysterious, and on top of all... he's dangerous. Turning the life she once knew upside down, will they survive the drama and fall in love, or will destiny change both of their plans?

Sylvester was just a vulnerable slave trapped in the ruthless Black Market - until he was purchased by Liam Fournier, the powerful and dominant mafia boss. Despite Liam's cold, violent nature, Sylvester finds himself helplessly drawn to his new master, their forbidden encounters igniting a primal, all-consuming passion. When Sylvester suddenly vanishes, Liam is consumed by a twisted desperation to reclaim what's his. As rival mafia families clash in a brutal battle, Sylvester's true identity is revealed, putting him at the center of the deadly mafia war. In this dark, extra spicy mafia romance, Liam and Sylvester's all-consuming love is tested by the relentless violence and high stakes of the underworld. Can their passionate bond withstand the threats that lurk in the shadows? Or will the dangers of the mafia life tear them apart forever?

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. At first, my neighbor Deacon frustrated me. Sure, he was great-looking and friendly. But our walls were thin, and on occasion, he’d bring women to his place and keep me awake while he “entertained” them. As a single mother to an infant, I didn’t appreciate it. So, finally it was my turn. When my daughter wouldn’t stop wailing one night, Mr. Manwhore came knocking on my door. Miraculously, at the sound of his voice, Sunny stopped crying. And when he held her…she eventually fell asleep in his arms. Deacon was rough on the exterior, but apparently on the inside? Mr. Single-and-Ready-to-Mingle was a baby whisperer. After that night, we became friends. He’d go for coffee runs. Come over to chat. Normal friend stuff. But over time, our conversations ran deeper. We got closer. Until one night we crossed the line. Our friendship turned into a complicated mess. I’d gone and fallen for a guy who’d sworn off commitment and kids. I knew Deacon was starting to care for me too, even though Sunny and I didn’t fit into any plan he’d ever imagined for himself. He was wrong for me—so wrong that I’d dubbed him the “anti-boyfriend.” Then why did I wish more than anything that I could be the one woman to change him?