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Vittori Enterprises #1
The Prices We Pay
As CEO of Vittori Enterprises, Luca Vittori has made his fair share of enemies both in the corporate world and in less... legal business. But with the help of his teammates, best friends and family—Enzo, Dante, and Sebastian—no one has been a worthy opponent. That is, until they're forced to hire a new employee in the tempting form of Josephine Jenkins. The four of them rapidly have to decide whether or not their feelings for Josephine and one another are worth the risk.
Will love destroy everything they've built, or will it make it stronger?
Josephine Jenkins is a woman who truly marches to the beat of her own drum. After running from memories better left buried, Joe made a life for herself in New York City. She finally had the life she always wanted for herself. Everything was perfect... until she took a job at Vittori Enterprises. Upon her arrival she quickly learns the four men who captured her attention have more going on behind closed doors than they lead on, and if she isn't careful, they could be the end of the life she so carefully crafted.
Is falling for them worth the price she'll have to pay in the end?
***The Prices We Pay is Part One of a duet. It's a reverse harem/polyamorous romance intended for mature readers only. The FMC doesn't choose between love interests. Be sure to check the content/trigger warnings in the front of the book before proceeding.
Will love destroy everything they've built, or will it make it stronger?
Josephine Jenkins is a woman who truly marches to the beat of her own drum. After running from memories better left buried, Joe made a life for herself in New York City. She finally had the life she always wanted for herself. Everything was perfect... until she took a job at Vittori Enterprises. Upon her arrival she quickly learns the four men who captured her attention have more going on behind closed doors than they lead on, and if she isn't careful, they could be the end of the life she so carefully crafted.
Is falling for them worth the price she'll have to pay in the end?
***The Prices We Pay is Part One of a duet. It's a reverse harem/polyamorous romance intended for mature readers only. The FMC doesn't choose between love interests. Be sure to check the content/trigger warnings in the front of the book before proceeding.
496 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2024
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S.R. Clark
6 books93 followersS.R. Clark is an indie author who lives in West Virginia with her husband, toddler, and hound dog. She has a soft spot for characters who live unapologetically for themselves and who will lay down their lives for the ones they love. When she’s not writing, she loves getting lost in a good book, cooking/baking, and exploring with her family.
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August 17, 2024
Beautifully done! I loved this whole thing
Dante Enzo Luca Seb and Joe. The way they all fit together so well and how they were all balanced between the personalities was fantastic.
The spice oh wow was it hot.
Was semi shocked to meet daddy seb but man did it wow the heck outta me. I reaaaaallly LLLLLLLOOOOOOVEEEED everyone else slowly meeting him as well 😉
Dante! His heart and soul needs Joe. I love how he is learning his worth with her
Luca oh Luca he is just juggling it all and everyone! My heart is currently aching for Luca
Enzo has had me cracking up the whole time and I’m scared for whoever is about to get his wrath
Joe. Joe a fucking bad ass queen who knows who she is and what she brings to the table. Whatever she brings tho has these men all obsessing over here and I’m here for it!
Was I warned for the cliff hanger? Yes
Was I just as crushed and immediately start the countdown for book two? Also yes!
Dante Enzo Luca Seb and Joe. The way they all fit together so well and how they were all balanced between the personalities was fantastic.
The spice oh wow was it hot.
Was semi shocked to meet daddy seb but man did it wow the heck outta me. I reaaaaallly LLLLLLLOOOOOOVEEEED everyone else slowly meeting him as well 😉
Dante! His heart and soul needs Joe. I love how he is learning his worth with her
Luca oh Luca he is just juggling it all and everyone! My heart is currently aching for Luca
Enzo has had me cracking up the whole time and I’m scared for whoever is about to get his wrath
Joe. Joe a fucking bad ass queen who knows who she is and what she brings to the table. Whatever she brings tho has these men all obsessing over here and I’m here for it!
Was I warned for the cliff hanger? Yes
Was I just as crushed and immediately start the countdown for book two? Also yes!
August 16, 2024
Just wow , enzo,luca,Sebastian, Dante I love them so much I can't even decide who I love more I love them all for different reasons and my girl Josephine aka joe her past was heartbreaking so was Dante's I just wanted hold them both
“The piece is yours, Sebastian. Own it. Be a part of me.” That line melted me
I must say the spicy scenes were perfect and had me blushing and fanning myself cause. Wow, just blew me away .. I don't want to say too much. I guarantee you will be fanning yourself and acting feral over these scenes. I'm still thinking about them all.
What I really loved was that Josephine is bisexual but she doesn't care to label herself just like her men they didn't care for labels on who they chose, male or female
I can't wait for more. I need more .
“The piece is yours, Sebastian. Own it. Be a part of me.” That line melted me
I must say the spicy scenes were perfect and had me blushing and fanning myself cause. Wow, just blew me away .. I don't want to say too much. I guarantee you will be fanning yourself and acting feral over these scenes. I'm still thinking about them all.
What I really loved was that Josephine is bisexual but she doesn't care to label herself just like her men they didn't care for labels on who they chose, male or female
I can't wait for more. I need more .
August 25, 2024
S.R. Clark is one the best why choose writers I have personally found. This book and characters have found a special place in my heart. I love the differences between all four of these men. They all interact so amazingly with each other. Enzo though might have just might be a leading contender for my favorite. Josephine is such a strong female lead I can’t wait to see what happens next. The only thing is I can’t possibly wait for the next book in this series. I will literally be counting down the days.
August 19, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
Even though I knew this was a duet going in, I absolutely NEED book 2 now! This book had me turning the pages to devour it and I couldn't get enough. I loved the plot and spice we get with it - and the spice is *chef's MF kiss*!! Some of those scenes were so hot, I had to take a minute to collect myself! The way that Luca, Enzo, Dante, and Sebastian all have taken such an interest in Joe and all want to protect her had me swooning!
This releases on August 28th and is perfect for a quick and spicy read! Thank you so much to S.R. Clark for the ARC of this book!!
Even though I knew this was a duet going in, I absolutely NEED book 2 now! This book had me turning the pages to devour it and I couldn't get enough. I loved the plot and spice we get with it - and the spice is *chef's MF kiss*!! Some of those scenes were so hot, I had to take a minute to collect myself! The way that Luca, Enzo, Dante, and Sebastian all have taken such an interest in Joe and all want to protect her had me swooning!
This releases on August 28th and is perfect for a quick and spicy read! Thank you so much to S.R. Clark for the ARC of this book!!
August 18, 2024
Absolutely loved everything about this book . I’m a sucker for a good why choose and obsessed with these men. Literally could not get enough of them I loved the relationship between each character and the spice was spicing . I can’t wait for book two
November 25, 2024
Sierra BITCHHHH you’ve done it again. JJ I’m on my knees for at all time & the guys are the true definition of WHY CHOOSE 💅 chefs fucking kiss 😮💨🧎🏻♀️
August 30, 2024
New favorite book boyfriends!
Ma'am I was shocked at the dynamics in this book. Nerdy Dom, boss in the streets sub in the sheets, protective teddy bear, and a golden retriever boyfriend all in one book. *chef's kiss* RH with sword crossing is my favvvv! I can't wait for book 2!
Ma'am I was shocked at the dynamics in this book. Nerdy Dom, boss in the streets sub in the sheets, protective teddy bear, and a golden retriever boyfriend all in one book. *chef's kiss* RH with sword crossing is my favvvv! I can't wait for book 2!
September 4, 2024
Mind blown 🤯
This book was exceptional!! Character development? Plot? Story? Spice? Ummm spice??
This is a true poly romance so anyone who isn’t love is love can fu.. off!!
Adored the characters and can’t choose which one I love more. Probably why it’s a true why-choose for me!!
The danger kept me on the edge of my seat and the spice had me charging my toys!!
Warnings:
⚠️dry panties on hand
⚠️ cold showers will be a must
⚠️ have a partner/vibrator/toys close by
This book was exceptional!! Character development? Plot? Story? Spice? Ummm spice??
This is a true poly romance so anyone who isn’t love is love can fu.. off!!
Adored the characters and can’t choose which one I love more. Probably why it’s a true why-choose for me!!
The danger kept me on the edge of my seat and the spice had me charging my toys!!
Warnings:
⚠️dry panties on hand
⚠️ cold showers will be a must
⚠️ have a partner/vibrator/toys close by
August 28, 2024
Gimme, gimme, gimme all of them! Can I be the sixth character?
🖤Why Choose
✨MMMFM
🖤Billionaire Romance
✨Workplace Romance
🖤Found Family
✨Mercenaries
My Advanced Copy Review (5/5 ⭐️, 4/5 🌶️)
Luca Vittori needs a broker to help lessen his load at his company, Vittori Enterprises. Enter Josephine Jenkins, a confident, hot, intelligent, and beautiful woman who blows Luca away during her interview. Mesmerized is something not only Luca feels but also his partners and bodyguard, Dante, Enzo, and Sebastian. They are not to fall for the one person who will make their lives easier, but they can't get enough of her hotshot attitude and striking good looks. And they’re not the only ones who are falling. Josephine is hooked on her hot bosses and the sweet & silent bodyguard, but she is. What happens when her past comes back to haunt her and intertwines with the guys’ not-so-honorable after-hours job? Will she get out unscathed? Or will she be taken under and left at the hands of their enemies? This book had me hooked from the very beginning. The spiciness, playful & witty banter, suspenseful scenes, and unbelievable connections made this book a top read of the year for me! You will experience a rush of different emotions and ultimately want the next book ASAP!
Thank you to S.R. Clark for allowing me to be one of the first readers to read this! I am so proud of you and the work you put into this one. Your unbelievable improvement is such a beautiful thing to witness. This was sooooo good, and I’m in love with this book, its characters, etc.
🖤Why Choose
✨MMMFM
🖤Billionaire Romance
✨Workplace Romance
🖤Found Family
✨Mercenaries
My Advanced Copy Review (5/5 ⭐️, 4/5 🌶️)
Luca Vittori needs a broker to help lessen his load at his company, Vittori Enterprises. Enter Josephine Jenkins, a confident, hot, intelligent, and beautiful woman who blows Luca away during her interview. Mesmerized is something not only Luca feels but also his partners and bodyguard, Dante, Enzo, and Sebastian. They are not to fall for the one person who will make their lives easier, but they can't get enough of her hotshot attitude and striking good looks. And they’re not the only ones who are falling. Josephine is hooked on her hot bosses and the sweet & silent bodyguard, but she is. What happens when her past comes back to haunt her and intertwines with the guys’ not-so-honorable after-hours job? Will she get out unscathed? Or will she be taken under and left at the hands of their enemies? This book had me hooked from the very beginning. The spiciness, playful & witty banter, suspenseful scenes, and unbelievable connections made this book a top read of the year for me! You will experience a rush of different emotions and ultimately want the next book ASAP!
Thank you to S.R. Clark for allowing me to be one of the first readers to read this! I am so proud of you and the work you put into this one. Your unbelievable improvement is such a beautiful thing to witness. This was sooooo good, and I’m in love with this book, its characters, etc.
August 30, 2024
Why couldn’t I find a workplace with four super hot men and work directly along side them before retiring? Josephine is one lucky woman besides being funny, intelligent and self sufficient. They were all super attracted to each other from the start and those bedroom scenes were off the charts. The story isn’t all about the chemistry between the five. Sebastian, Luc, Dante and Enzo have a secret they need to share. Josephine’s past is raising its ugly head. Even the mafia is throwing in their hat. Man when the suspense is high the book ends.
August 19, 2024
This was so good! I loved Dangerously Safe and Dangerously Kept, but this series has topped it and we're only on book one. Joe is amazing and I love that Harper has another girl in the group now 😂 Enzo is my absolute favorite!! He is hilarious, I was literally laughing out loud at his comments. They've all been through so much, and based on that ending, about to go through a hell of a lot more. The spice was so good!! I love the relationships they all have with each other. This book was amazing and I can't wait for the next installment!!
August 26, 2024
I knew this book was going to be good based on how much I loved the cover. Josephine gets her dream job and tumbles into her found family. I am obsessed with all of the layers of each character and the real-life issues that S.R. Clark chose to talk about. The spice repeatedly left me picking my jaw off the floor and I couldn’t get enough. I really want to be upset about the ending, but I just can’t be.
Joe and her boys will forever live rent-free in my mind. S.R., thank you for letting me have ARCs of your books. 🖤
Joe and her boys will forever live rent-free in my mind. S.R., thank you for letting me have ARCs of your books. 🖤
August 16, 2024
Finger lickin’ good 🥵 I absolutely devoured this book in half a day!! The dynamic of the relationships within the harem was so refreshing and totally not what I expected! The Vittori Enterprises men are just mhmm *chefs kiss* …And that plot was plotting my friends. I neeeeeeed book 2 ASAP ROCKY!!
September 1, 2024
Loveeee this book
Girllll you did the dang thingggg, but you are playing with my emotions 😂
One word is all I have for Joe and her guys.... Sheeeeesh 😈
Run don't walk to read this book. ,,
Girllll you did the dang thingggg, but you are playing with my emotions 😂
One word is all I have for Joe and her guys.... Sheeeeesh 😈
Run don't walk to read this book. ,,
February 20, 2025
The way I ate this book right up omgggggg I love the romance between them all I am dying for part two . It was written in utter perfection and made me so giddyyy
April 6, 2025
Holy moly I loved this book! It is part of a duet & I have the arc of the second on so I’ll be straight on that!!
I loved all the main characters, Dante, Sebastian, Lorenzo,Luca & Josephine , you got to know a fair bit about each of them & all their personalities shon through :) I really like the dynamic of the relationship between all of them & how they all give each other what they need & most of all love.
The spice was definitely spicing but not overdoing it with touches of tenderness. This is my first ever why choose billionaire romance & I absolutely love it. SR Clark is very talented & I can’t wait to read the arc of The Prizes We Win
I loved all the main characters, Dante, Sebastian, Lorenzo,Luca & Josephine , you got to know a fair bit about each of them & all their personalities shon through :) I really like the dynamic of the relationship between all of them & how they all give each other what they need & most of all love.
The spice was definitely spicing but not overdoing it with touches of tenderness. This is my first ever why choose billionaire romance & I absolutely love it. SR Clark is very talented & I can’t wait to read the arc of The Prizes We Win
August 28, 2024
5⭐️
4🌶️
I was so obsessed with this book and how it described the companionship that everyone had with each other😫
These 5 just WORK together, and I loved the unique introduction they all had with each other. Joe was definitely something Luca, Enzo, Dante, and Sebastian did not see coming but they latched on SO quick lol. I love how the lines of sexuality were blurred, and you genuinely felt the care they have for each other as they navigated this new playing field.
The chemistry was OFF the freaking charts and I was hanging on to every word by them haha! The spice was SPICINGGGG every single place in the book. Even the looks they would giving each other had me gasping because just imagine if someone looked at you like that🙂↔️🫠
4🌶️
I was so obsessed with this book and how it described the companionship that everyone had with each other😫
These 5 just WORK together, and I loved the unique introduction they all had with each other. Joe was definitely something Luca, Enzo, Dante, and Sebastian did not see coming but they latched on SO quick lol. I love how the lines of sexuality were blurred, and you genuinely felt the care they have for each other as they navigated this new playing field.
The chemistry was OFF the freaking charts and I was hanging on to every word by them haha! The spice was SPICINGGGG every single place in the book. Even the looks they would giving each other had me gasping because just imagine if someone looked at you like that🙂↔️🫠
April 7, 2025
Wow!!! First off I loved Enzo & his crew before I ever started the Vittori Enterprises! But I just fell for them even harder.
My oh my. S.R. Clark you sure know how to write the perfect men!!!! Top tier 💥😘
The plot is plotting, the spice is always perfection & there is a good bit 😘
The characters are unique in there own individual way & they fit together seamlessly.
RUNNING to read part 2 now 😍😍😍
My oh my. S.R. Clark you sure know how to write the perfect men!!!! Top tier 💥😘
The plot is plotting, the spice is always perfection & there is a good bit 😘
The characters are unique in there own individual way & they fit together seamlessly.
RUNNING to read part 2 now 😍😍😍
April 7, 2025
Make sure you read the McDermott Empire duet first (Dangerously Kept, then Dangerously Safe) or it will be spoiled by the Vittori Enterprises duet.
I absolutely loved the McDermott Empire duet, and couldn’t wait to get into the Vittori Enterprises duet. I love that both duets are interconnected and the characters from ME are so prevalent in VE.
This book was so hot! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥There was so much spice, great banter, the dialogue is great, the action is great. The men are delicious, and Josephine is a bada$$!! It had me HOOKED!!! I read it in one sitting!
There is a massive cliffhanger, so have The Prizes We Win on standby if you don’t want to wait!
S.R. Clark has cemented herself at the top of my favorites authors list!
I absolutely loved the McDermott Empire duet, and couldn’t wait to get into the Vittori Enterprises duet. I love that both duets are interconnected and the characters from ME are so prevalent in VE.
This book was so hot! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥There was so much spice, great banter, the dialogue is great, the action is great. The men are delicious, and Josephine is a bada$$!! It had me HOOKED!!! I read it in one sitting!
There is a massive cliffhanger, so have The Prizes We Win on standby if you don’t want to wait!
S.R. Clark has cemented herself at the top of my favorites authors list!
April 16, 2025
I love when boyfriends have boyfriends 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠💀💗
April 16, 2025
Omg!!!! This was on fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥! And that cliffhanger, ugh. Glad I waited to read until book 2 was out. Excited to see what happens.
July 17, 2025
3.5 stars
September 1, 2024
SR did her thing with this baby!!!!! AHHHH IT'S SO DARN GOOOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!
If you read her first duet the McDermott Empire Novels, then you would have already met the wonderful MMCs of this book who are: Luca, Sebastian, Enzo and Dante. All these MMCs are perfect in their own ways and oh so SCRUMPTUSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Here you meet Joe (Josephine), who's about to land the biggest contract of her life at Vittori Enterprises as an in-house broker. Little does she realize what she's also about to land when she walks into the office of one of the most powerful and delicious looking man alive. Luca Vittori. She's about to land herself a ton of men who will do anything to protect her and keep her safe, even with barely knowing her.
But why would Joe need protecting you ask? Well, Joe has some secrets of her own from her past, and well, these men aren't just some corporate men...no they aren't lol. They also have secrets of their own that could put Joes life in danger.
The twists and turns, the smut, the MM SCENESSSSSS oh my!!!! This book was pure perfection, and I can't wait for book 2!!!!
I highly recommend. You will absolutely love and devour this beauty!!! So proud of you SR!!! You did such an amazing job!!!
Rating: 5⭐
Spicy: 5🌶️
If you read her first duet the McDermott Empire Novels, then you would have already met the wonderful MMCs of this book who are: Luca, Sebastian, Enzo and Dante. All these MMCs are perfect in their own ways and oh so SCRUMPTUSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Here you meet Joe (Josephine), who's about to land the biggest contract of her life at Vittori Enterprises as an in-house broker. Little does she realize what she's also about to land when she walks into the office of one of the most powerful and delicious looking man alive. Luca Vittori. She's about to land herself a ton of men who will do anything to protect her and keep her safe, even with barely knowing her.
But why would Joe need protecting you ask? Well, Joe has some secrets of her own from her past, and well, these men aren't just some corporate men...no they aren't lol. They also have secrets of their own that could put Joes life in danger.
The twists and turns, the smut, the MM SCENESSSSSS oh my!!!! This book was pure perfection, and I can't wait for book 2!!!!
I highly recommend. You will absolutely love and devour this beauty!!! So proud of you SR!!! You did such an amazing job!!!
Rating: 5⭐
Spicy: 5🌶️
September 1, 2024
I have never read a book where I loved every character! I can’t pick a favorite!
The found family & banter between them is chef’s kiss!👩🍳😘
S.R. Clark is one of the best at the trope why choose. I knew going in that it was a duet but I still wasn’t ready. I need more 😫
Thank you S.R for an early copy. You are amazing. I can’t wait to meet you @packthereader
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