Ruthless Reign

by S.R. Watson, Ryan Stacks

From USA Today Bestselling Authors S.R. Watson and Ryan Stacks, comes an enemies to lovers dark mafia romance that is intense, twisted, and binge worthy.

Ruthless. Relentless. Feared. As an Italian Mafia boss, I reign superior over the underworld of New York, or so I’m told. As a man whose life has just been reset after awakening without my memories, I’m in a vulnerable state. I only have my backstory from my consigliere to go on. I’m in a precarious position as I fight to remember my true identity—all while hiding my amnesia from my men and my enemies.



Giana De Luca is an Italian princess who is by my side when I awake from my induced coma. She is …

Mine to Claim

Mine to Own

Mine to Deflower

It doesn’t matter that she has been betrothed to me for the past two years. I can’t remember my love for her, and thus I’m not the man she fell in love with. I call off our engagement. I don’t want to be held hostage by our past. I need to embrace what a new reality may mean for me … I need to be free to explore what a new version of me may look like.

Hurt but determined, Giana remains loyal and refuses to leave my side while I navigate the lessons needed to resume being the man I’m destined to be. My gut warns me that she may be harboring secrets of her own, so what could she be hiding?

Nothing is ever as it seems, not even with the people you’re supposed to trust the most. Darkness and deception lurk behind every corner, threatening to unravel falsehoods and plots orchestrated to destroy me. Can I uncover the truth before the lies prevail?


18+ only. This book contains scenes that may be triggering to some readers. Please read responsibly.

173 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 30, 2025

About the author

USA Today bestselling author, S R Watson, is a Texas native who currently resides in Seattle, Washington. She writes contemporary, new adult, suspense, and a couple of sweet romance titles under the pen name S.Renée. She co-authors with Ryan Stacks and together the duo is planning to tap into the world of fantasy / paranormal.

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Reviews

[Marcia Vida · Rating 5 out of 5]

This mafia romance novel tells the story of Giana, a consigliere engaged to a crime lord suffering from amnesia. She helps him rediscover his past while navigating the treacherous world of organized crime. This enthralling story combines mafia intrigue, passion, and self-discovery, making it a perfect read for fans of dark romance and mafia thrillers who enjoy strong, resilient heroines, morally complex antiheroes, and a plot filled with secrets and unexpected twists.

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[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

He has awakened from a coma with no memory of his life before hand with only a select few he can depend on one being a woman who claims to be his fiancé. Flynn and Giana have to piece back their relationship and his life. In the midst of it all danger, betrayal lurks. Will they get back to what their relationship once was and will it lead them to happiness. This thrilling story had me glued to Flynn and Giana as they navigated their way back.

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[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alistair and Giana. Italian Mafia boss of New York and shes an Italian mafia princess. We begin with a terrible event and a re-awaking and no idea of whats happening.
The charecters and the story were well written and exciting to watch unfold
full of action, suspense, betrayal, lies, secrets, misunderstandings, mistrust and misdirections. Really a great ride.

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[Debbie Bolay · Rating 5 out of 5]

💘💖💘 Alistair and Giana💘💖💘 Alistair awoke without memories! Giana has been his bethrothed. S.R. Watson and Ryan Stacks do a wonderful job telling this story and creating all the stories in this series! Definitely a series and book to be put on your TBR list!.

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[Kelly Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fabulous dark mafia romance with an suspense filled plot, full of twists and turns. The plot stood out as not many mafia storylines feature amnesia in a main male character, and i loved the strong heroine at Alistair's side! they had great chemistry and i was gripped from start to finish!

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed ruthless reign which was Flynn and Gianna’s story. It was an engaging and intriguing read. I got a copy of the book and voluntarily leaving this review.