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Wicked Games
Mia is thrust into a dangerous game of desire, deception and death when her father hires the deadly assassin Lucia Amato to protect her after tragic losses shake the powerful Brizzi family to its core.
Mia
My dear brother, Taz Brizzi, has tragically met his demise at the hands of war between the seven families. And now, in the midst of my grief, my nephew Zerk Blackburn is also gone. As I struggle to cope with these losses, my father Matteo Brizzi has summoned the most ruthless assassin to protect me- Lucia Amato. Rumored to be even more deadly than Zara Blackburn who trained her, Lucia is unwavering in carrying out her missions. And right now, her mission is to keep me safe. I am both repulsed and intrigued by this woman and her dark world. Her beauty is undeniable, as is the hold she has on my heart. But this wicked game we are playing is treacherous, and I fear for my survival. Being in Lucia's company means certain death, but I cannot resist her allure. The question remains- how much blood will stain my hands because of this woman, and what price will I pay for it?
Lucia
I'm a killer. A ruthless, unfeeling monster, honed by the infamous Zara Blackburn. I have a reputation among the seven families as a "shoot first, ask questions of the dead later" type of assassin. Matteo tries to buy my loyalty with his wealth, asking me to protect his daughter Mia Brizzi, now the heiress to the Brizzi dynasty. But money and status mean nothing to me; the only currency that holds any value is Mia herself. With Roberto at my side, acting as translator, I accept the mission to safeguard her. Yet in doing so, I also see an opportunity - a prayer answered by the gods - to win her heart. It's no secret that Mia despises me, finds me repulsive. And I don't blame her; I am a monster, after all. But even monsters crave love, and I crave Mia above all else - enough to play this wicked game and have her stand by my side as my wife.
Wicked Games is a short prequel for a novel duet, Cruel Princess and Vicious Queen and is also a spin-off of The Blackburns Universe.
This is a dark romance so expect dark themes in this novelette. Please be sure to read the trigger warnings before you proceed. Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending.
My dear brother, Taz Brizzi, has tragically met his demise at the hands of war between the seven families. And now, in the midst of my grief, my nephew Zerk Blackburn is also gone. As I struggle to cope with these losses, my father Matteo Brizzi has summoned the most ruthless assassin to protect me- Lucia Amato. Rumored to be even more deadly than Zara Blackburn who trained her, Lucia is unwavering in carrying out her missions. And right now, her mission is to keep me safe. I am both repulsed and intrigued by this woman and her dark world. Her beauty is undeniable, as is the hold she has on my heart. But this wicked game we are playing is treacherous, and I fear for my survival. Being in Lucia's company means certain death, but I cannot resist her allure. The question remains- how much blood will stain my hands because of this woman, and what price will I pay for it?
Lucia
I'm a killer. A ruthless, unfeeling monster, honed by the infamous Zara Blackburn. I have a reputation among the seven families as a "shoot first, ask questions of the dead later" type of assassin. Matteo tries to buy my loyalty with his wealth, asking me to protect his daughter Mia Brizzi, now the heiress to the Brizzi dynasty. But money and status mean nothing to me; the only currency that holds any value is Mia herself. With Roberto at my side, acting as translator, I accept the mission to safeguard her. Yet in doing so, I also see an opportunity - a prayer answered by the gods - to win her heart. It's no secret that Mia despises me, finds me repulsive. And I don't blame her; I am a monster, after all. But even monsters crave love, and I crave Mia above all else - enough to play this wicked game and have her stand by my side as my wife.
Wicked Games is a short prequel for a novel duet, Cruel Princess and Vicious Queen and is also a spin-off of The Blackburns Universe.
This is a dark romance so expect dark themes in this novelette. Please be sure to read the trigger warnings before you proceed. Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2024
About the author
Jenna Kent
162 books157 followersSteamy Lesbian Romance Author-fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending.
You can find me on instagram @jennakentauthor
You can find me on instagram @jennakentauthor
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July 23, 2024
I thought Zara and Zariah Blackburn were unhinged but Lucia might be the worse of them. Reading all six books in the series felt like a movie and I loved it. Can’t wait for Cruel Princess!!
June 18, 2025
3/5 spice🌶️
•dark sapphic
•mafia
•bodyguard
•insta-love
•forced proximity
Lucia is Zara and Zariah all put together in one person & maybe a bit more worse. she’s unhinged & will stop at nothing to protect and be by Mia’s side. i loved how honest she was, not one lie ever came out of Lucias mouth. she was so real.
——not quite sure how i feel about Mia at the moment. i like how she’s not afraid to speak up for herself and tell Lucia how it is but ugh she’s a brat & the ending didn’t help. her not telling Lucia she loved her when she so clearly does, just pissed me off. but i do really love these two together & i can’t wait to see more of them in their second book.
•dark sapphic
•mafia
•bodyguard
•insta-love
•forced proximity
Lucia is Zara and Zariah all put together in one person & maybe a bit more worse. she’s unhinged & will stop at nothing to protect and be by Mia’s side. i loved how honest she was, not one lie ever came out of Lucias mouth. she was so real.
——not quite sure how i feel about Mia at the moment. i like how she’s not afraid to speak up for herself and tell Lucia how it is but ugh she’s a brat & the ending didn’t help. her not telling Lucia she loved her when she so clearly does, just pissed me off. but i do really love these two together & i can’t wait to see more of them in their second book.
March 26, 2024
Jenna Kent
Wicked Games: A Sapphic Dark Mafia Romance Novel (The BlackBurns Book 5)
Mia has just lost her brother and feels lost and confused but the the most beautiful and dangerous woman shows up Lucia.
Yes the past couple of weeks dark sapphic romance has been my go to so I was excited about this book.
The way Lucia loves and adores Mia , Mia know her father will not play fair now. Mia and Lucia both want and need each other in my opinion. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would like to thank the author for the advance copy of the book!
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Wicked Games: A Sapphic Dark Mafia Romance Novel (The BlackBurns Book 5)
Mia has just lost her brother and feels lost and confused but the the most beautiful and dangerous woman shows up Lucia.
Yes the past couple of weeks dark sapphic romance has been my go to so I was excited about this book.
The way Lucia loves and adores Mia , Mia know her father will not play fair now. Mia and Lucia both want and need each other in my opinion. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would like to thank the author for the advance copy of the book!
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March 22, 2024
OMG! 😮 Lucia is insane
One thing I can count on with Jenna is her crafting these unhinged characters, but Lucia! She was Something! I loved how Lucia gave Mia so much control, but the frat house scene 🫣 oh yea she is far worse than Zara Blackburn. I cannot wait for the other books in this series. The spice was 🌶️🌶️🌶️🔥 and insanity was amazing!
I kind of don’t like Mia all that much, she’s a little too bratty, but Lucia’s so obsessed with Mia, it doesn’t bother her.
One thing I can count on with Jenna is her crafting these unhinged characters, but Lucia! She was Something! I loved how Lucia gave Mia so much control, but the frat house scene 🫣 oh yea she is far worse than Zara Blackburn. I cannot wait for the other books in this series. The spice was 🌶️🌶️🌶️🔥 and insanity was amazing!
I kind of don’t like Mia all that much, she’s a little too bratty, but Lucia’s so obsessed with Mia, it doesn’t bother her.
March 26, 2024
😮 Stunned beyond words.
Oh Wow, what a rush! 🔥, intense rollercoaster action. Oooh, the plot just thickens in this spellbound, intoxicated, earth shattering novel. 10🌟's if its possible and the cliffhanger? This amazing series, just gets better, hotter, steamier and chillingly deadlier. Can't wait for the next out of this world series, to continue. Jenna, you are the Queen 😉
Oh Wow, what a rush! 🔥, intense rollercoaster action. Oooh, the plot just thickens in this spellbound, intoxicated, earth shattering novel. 10🌟's if its possible and the cliffhanger? This amazing series, just gets better, hotter, steamier and chillingly deadlier. Can't wait for the next out of this world series, to continue. Jenna, you are the Queen 😉
June 9, 2026
This was a great read. Mia not wanting to let herself believe in love with a ruthless killer. She’s torn between that and the family she has left. Lucia so is a very dangerous assassin who is hopelessly in love battling with her emotions for the one she in love with, herself and the ones she considers family. Lucia is also very sweet.
March 21, 2024
Be prepared for open mouth reading ..
This book was certainly worth the wait . The next release can’t come soon enough. Cliff hangers are not fair and it’s certainly the case with Jenna Kent’s master pieces. Can’t recommend this book enough.
This book was certainly worth the wait . The next release can’t come soon enough. Cliff hangers are not fair and it’s certainly the case with Jenna Kent’s master pieces. Can’t recommend this book enough.
April 15, 2024
Amazing
I love this series. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Kent is captivating writer. Excellent story teller.
I love this series. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Kent is captivating writer. Excellent story teller.
August 21, 2025
Lucia needs to keep her twitching fingers off the Blackburns... I love them to default. Esp Zara and Zariah.. my crazy women.. ehehehe
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