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Ruthless Hearts: The Complete Series
Book 1: Screwing the Mob
I stole the mafia princess...and she's my best friend's sister.
Shaye's intoxicating smile and sinful body made me do things.
Bad things.
Forbidden things.
Things that could get us both killed.
I took what I wanted, treated her like a plaything, and slapped a target on her back.
Now her family is out for blood.
My blood.
Desire sparked a war, and now the stakes are set.
Give up the empire...
Or lose your princess forever. Book 2: Ruling the Mob
Fear makes you weak. Weakness gets you killed.
This life. It becomes more toxic every day. There is no escape for me or the ones I love.
I've done things to claim my rightful place. I've taken care of those who challenged that place, and I've made a mortal enemy in the process.
But this time, he's not just after me.
He wants everything...and everyone...including Shaye.
And now he's back, just like I always knew he would be. He's angry, tortured, and out for blood.
Perfect. That's just the way I want him.
It'll make pulling the trigger so much more satisfying. Book 3: Betraying the Mob
Shoot first, ask questions never.
They say I'm an animal - a fierce, killing machine with no regard for authority.
Or life...mine or anyone else's.
I'm a liability to the family, I don't follow the rules, and I sure as hell don't respect the code.
Attack first, ask questions never.
That's always been my MO, f*ck the consequences.
I've taken big risks, crossed too many lines, and destroyed an empire.
Now my enemies are back and out for blood.
Revenge is what they want. Life is what they'll take.
And this time, everyone is a target, including the woman I love.
I've never worried about my choices.
I've never had anything to lose.
Until now... Book 4: Slaying the Mob
My life no longer owns me. Only she does.
This life.
It's a game, a very dangerous one where the losers always pay with their lives.
To win big, you have to take risks.
And I always played to win because I never had anything worthwhile to lose.
But when the rules changed, the stakes became too high.
I could have it all...
Or lose everything, including a future with the woman I love.
I took a chance,
Broke the code, and
Violated trust.
Then I lost the hand,
And the one I vowed to always cherish and protect. Book 5: Crushing the Mob
Screw the consequences. She belongs to me.
They gave me an order and a warning.
If you fail, you die.
My instructions were clear, the threats painfully real if I didn’t deliver.
Find the people who shattered her world.
Keep her safe.
Don’t lay a finger on her.
And don’t even think about falling in love.
That last part was all me.
Mission not accomplished. Bonus Fatal Lies
When forbidden lust becomes a deadly game, the price of silence may be too high to pay.
I knew I’d never get out.
They knew they had me...until they lost me.
But that’s the thing about this life. You’re never lost for too long.
Sooner or later, they will find you.
And they’ll either kill you, no questions asked, or you’ll do the job and then they’ll kill you, no reason required.
I stole the mafia princess...and she's my best friend's sister.
Shaye's intoxicating smile and sinful body made me do things.
Bad things.
Forbidden things.
Things that could get us both killed.
I took what I wanted, treated her like a plaything, and slapped a target on her back.
Now her family is out for blood.
My blood.
Desire sparked a war, and now the stakes are set.
Give up the empire...
Or lose your princess forever. Book 2: Ruling the Mob
Fear makes you weak. Weakness gets you killed.
This life. It becomes more toxic every day. There is no escape for me or the ones I love.
I've done things to claim my rightful place. I've taken care of those who challenged that place, and I've made a mortal enemy in the process.
But this time, he's not just after me.
He wants everything...and everyone...including Shaye.
And now he's back, just like I always knew he would be. He's angry, tortured, and out for blood.
Perfect. That's just the way I want him.
It'll make pulling the trigger so much more satisfying. Book 3: Betraying the Mob
Shoot first, ask questions never.
They say I'm an animal - a fierce, killing machine with no regard for authority.
Or life...mine or anyone else's.
I'm a liability to the family, I don't follow the rules, and I sure as hell don't respect the code.
Attack first, ask questions never.
That's always been my MO, f*ck the consequences.
I've taken big risks, crossed too many lines, and destroyed an empire.
Now my enemies are back and out for blood.
Revenge is what they want. Life is what they'll take.
And this time, everyone is a target, including the woman I love.
I've never worried about my choices.
I've never had anything to lose.
Until now... Book 4: Slaying the Mob
My life no longer owns me. Only she does.
This life.
It's a game, a very dangerous one where the losers always pay with their lives.
To win big, you have to take risks.
And I always played to win because I never had anything worthwhile to lose.
But when the rules changed, the stakes became too high.
I could have it all...
Or lose everything, including a future with the woman I love.
I took a chance,
Broke the code, and
Violated trust.
Then I lost the hand,
And the one I vowed to always cherish and protect. Book 5: Crushing the Mob
Screw the consequences. She belongs to me.
They gave me an order and a warning.
If you fail, you die.
My instructions were clear, the threats painfully real if I didn’t deliver.
Find the people who shattered her world.
Keep her safe.
Don’t lay a finger on her.
And don’t even think about falling in love.
That last part was all me.
Mission not accomplished. Bonus Fatal Lies
When forbidden lust becomes a deadly game, the price of silence may be too high to pay.
I knew I’d never get out.
They knew they had me...until they lost me.
But that’s the thing about this life. You’re never lost for too long.
Sooner or later, they will find you.
And they’ll either kill you, no questions asked, or you’ll do the job and then they’ll kill you, no reason required.
1074 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2020
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September 3, 2023
Ruthless Hearts by Kristen Luciani is The Complete Series. This is a 5 book set that have over 1075 pages. This is a great set and a great way to try this author if you haven't read her books before. Loved it.
These are the book in this set (Copied from the description)
Book 1: Screwing the Mob
I stole the mafia princess...and she's my best friend's sister.
Shaye's intoxicating smile and sinful body made me do things.
Bad things.
Forbidden things.
Things that could get us both killed.
I took what I wanted, treated her like a plaything, and slapped a target on her back.
Now her family is out for blood.
My blood.
Desire sparked a war, and now the stakes are set.
Give up the empire...
Or lose your princess forever.
Book 2: Ruling the Mob
Fear makes you weak. Weakness gets you killed.
This life. It becomes more toxic every day. There is no escape for me or the ones I love.
I've done things to claim my rightful place. I've taken care of those who challenged that place, and I've made a mortal enemy in the process.
But this time, he's not just after me.
He wants everything...and everyone...including Shaye.
And now he's back, just like I always knew he would be. He's angry, tortured, and out for blood.
Perfect. That's just the way I want him.
It'll make pulling the trigger so much more satisfying.
Book 3: Betraying the Mob
Shoot first, ask questions never.
They say I'm an animal - a fierce, killing machine with no regard for authority.
Or life...mine or anyone else's.
I'm a liability to the family, I don't follow the rules, and I sure as hell don't respect the code.
Attack first, ask questions never.
That's always been my MO, f*ck the consequences.
I've taken big risks, crossed too many lines, and destroyed an empire.
Now my enemies are back and out for blood.
Revenge is what they want. Life is what they'll take.
And this time, everyone is a target, including the woman I love.
I've never worried about my choices.
I've never had anything to lose.
Until now...
Book 4: Slaying the Mob
My life no longer owns me. Only she does.
This life.
It's a game, a very dangerous one where the losers always pay with their lives.
To win big, you have to take risks.
And I always played to win because I never had anything worthwhile to lose.
But when the rules changed, the stakes became too high.
I could have it all...
Or lose everything, including a future with the woman I love.
I took a chance,
Broke the code, and
Violated trust.
Then I lost the hand,
And the one I vowed to always cherish and protect.
Book 5: Crushing the Mob
Screw the consequences. She belongs to me.
They gave me an order and a warning.
If you fail, you die.
My instructions were clear, the threats painfully real if I didn’t deliver.
Find the people who shattered her world.
Keep her safe.
Don’t lay a finger on her.
And don’t even think about falling in love.
That last part was all me.
Mission not accomplished.
Bonus Novella: Fatal Lies
When forbidden lust becomes a deadly game, the price of silence may be too high to pay.
I knew I’d never get out.
They knew they had me...until they lost me.
But that’s the thing about this life. You’re never lost for too long.
Sooner or later, they will find you.
And they’ll either kill you, no questions asked, or you’ll do the job and then they’ll kill you, no reason required.
These are the book in this set (Copied from the description)
Book 1: Screwing the Mob
I stole the mafia princess...and she's my best friend's sister.
Shaye's intoxicating smile and sinful body made me do things.
Bad things.
Forbidden things.
Things that could get us both killed.
I took what I wanted, treated her like a plaything, and slapped a target on her back.
Now her family is out for blood.
My blood.
Desire sparked a war, and now the stakes are set.
Give up the empire...
Or lose your princess forever.
Book 2: Ruling the Mob
Fear makes you weak. Weakness gets you killed.
This life. It becomes more toxic every day. There is no escape for me or the ones I love.
I've done things to claim my rightful place. I've taken care of those who challenged that place, and I've made a mortal enemy in the process.
But this time, he's not just after me.
He wants everything...and everyone...including Shaye.
And now he's back, just like I always knew he would be. He's angry, tortured, and out for blood.
Perfect. That's just the way I want him.
It'll make pulling the trigger so much more satisfying.
Book 3: Betraying the Mob
Shoot first, ask questions never.
They say I'm an animal - a fierce, killing machine with no regard for authority.
Or life...mine or anyone else's.
I'm a liability to the family, I don't follow the rules, and I sure as hell don't respect the code.
Attack first, ask questions never.
That's always been my MO, f*ck the consequences.
I've taken big risks, crossed too many lines, and destroyed an empire.
Now my enemies are back and out for blood.
Revenge is what they want. Life is what they'll take.
And this time, everyone is a target, including the woman I love.
I've never worried about my choices.
I've never had anything to lose.
Until now...
Book 4: Slaying the Mob
My life no longer owns me. Only she does.
This life.
It's a game, a very dangerous one where the losers always pay with their lives.
To win big, you have to take risks.
And I always played to win because I never had anything worthwhile to lose.
But when the rules changed, the stakes became too high.
I could have it all...
Or lose everything, including a future with the woman I love.
I took a chance,
Broke the code, and
Violated trust.
Then I lost the hand,
And the one I vowed to always cherish and protect.
Book 5: Crushing the Mob
Screw the consequences. She belongs to me.
They gave me an order and a warning.
If you fail, you die.
My instructions were clear, the threats painfully real if I didn’t deliver.
Find the people who shattered her world.
Keep her safe.
Don’t lay a finger on her.
And don’t even think about falling in love.
That last part was all me.
Mission not accomplished.
Bonus Novella: Fatal Lies
When forbidden lust becomes a deadly game, the price of silence may be too high to pay.
I knew I’d never get out.
They knew they had me...until they lost me.
But that’s the thing about this life. You’re never lost for too long.
Sooner or later, they will find you.
And they’ll either kill you, no questions asked, or you’ll do the job and then they’ll kill you, no reason required.
September 9, 2023
#1 Screwing the Mob
This is a new author to me, and my word, I cannot wait to read more of her work in the future. Shaye loves her brother’s best friend, but Nico knows that any relationship is forbidden and that there are too many obstacles in their path, so therefore, he pushes her away to keep her safe. This is a well written story which is filled with drama, action, suspense, tension, passion, emotion, and is a steamy story.
#2 Ruling the Mob
This is the second book in this awesome series, and Nico and Shaye’s story continues. Nico knew that there would be ramifications from his action, and is convinced no one is safe, as he has a target on his back. Pushing Shaye away for her own safety does not go down well. No spoilers: this is a definite must-read series.
#3 Betraying the Mob
This is the 3rd book in this series and is Sloane and Max’s story. Max is the enforcer in the mafia, and Sloane is a nurse as well as being his sisters’ best friend. The attraction between them is intense, and Sloane is the perfect match for him as well as being the only one to calm his demons.
#4 Slaying the Mob
This is a continuation of Max and Sloane’s story. This story is beautifully written and is an emotional roller coaster journey throughput, as well as being filled with action, danger, suspense, redemption and love.
#5 Crushing the Mob
This is the 5th book in this amazing series and is Kat and Rocco’s story. Kat is a tough and sexy assassin for the Russian mob, and Rocco is Nico’s brother. This is an emotional roller coaster throughout, as well as being a humorous read. Rocco is the perfect match for Kat, and he has the strength to tame her. In my opinion this is the most emotional tale of the series.
This is an amazing series and this talented author has given her heart and soul into writing these stories, but needs to be read in order to understand the dynamics going on. I highly recommend this authors’ work for all readers.
This is a new author to me, and my word, I cannot wait to read more of her work in the future. Shaye loves her brother’s best friend, but Nico knows that any relationship is forbidden and that there are too many obstacles in their path, so therefore, he pushes her away to keep her safe. This is a well written story which is filled with drama, action, suspense, tension, passion, emotion, and is a steamy story.
#2 Ruling the Mob
This is the second book in this awesome series, and Nico and Shaye’s story continues. Nico knew that there would be ramifications from his action, and is convinced no one is safe, as he has a target on his back. Pushing Shaye away for her own safety does not go down well. No spoilers: this is a definite must-read series.
#3 Betraying the Mob
This is the 3rd book in this series and is Sloane and Max’s story. Max is the enforcer in the mafia, and Sloane is a nurse as well as being his sisters’ best friend. The attraction between them is intense, and Sloane is the perfect match for him as well as being the only one to calm his demons.
#4 Slaying the Mob
This is a continuation of Max and Sloane’s story. This story is beautifully written and is an emotional roller coaster journey throughput, as well as being filled with action, danger, suspense, redemption and love.
#5 Crushing the Mob
This is the 5th book in this amazing series and is Kat and Rocco’s story. Kat is a tough and sexy assassin for the Russian mob, and Rocco is Nico’s brother. This is an emotional roller coaster throughout, as well as being a humorous read. Rocco is the perfect match for Kat, and he has the strength to tame her. In my opinion this is the most emotional tale of the series.
This is an amazing series and this talented author has given her heart and soul into writing these stories, but needs to be read in order to understand the dynamics going on. I highly recommend this authors’ work for all readers.
September 18, 2023
Review for Books 1 & 2:
Nico & Shaye are on a permanent rollercoaster ride. They are fighting people from all sides. They are trying to figure out their relationship but Shaye is in Miami and Nico is NYC. They have such desires and passion when they are together but is it enough to make their relationship work??
Shaye has now moved to NYC and she’s all in to be with Nico but Nico is dealing with some issues and he doesn’t want to expose Shaye to all his demons so he pushing her away and if he’s not careful he may push her too far!
You will devour this duet and I love all of Kristen’s characters and Nico & Shaye are no different. You will feel with them, love them, be frustrated with them but overall you will adore their story and love their HEA. Happy Reading!!.
Nico & Shaye are on a permanent rollercoaster ride. They are fighting people from all sides. They are trying to figure out their relationship but Shaye is in Miami and Nico is NYC. They have such desires and passion when they are together but is it enough to make their relationship work??
Shaye has now moved to NYC and she’s all in to be with Nico but Nico is dealing with some issues and he doesn’t want to expose Shaye to all his demons so he pushing her away and if he’s not careful he may push her too far!
You will devour this duet and I love all of Kristen’s characters and Nico & Shaye are no different. You will feel with them, love them, be frustrated with them but overall you will adore their story and love their HEA. Happy Reading!!.
December 28, 2020
Great Series
Wow what a great series and storyline and journey for the Salesi family and their ladies.
Lots of action, kidnapping, torture and murder as you would expect from a mafia family.
I liked how they all got their HEA but didn’t realise Lindy is now in the bratva’s sights which is going to link in with the Marcone family which is the first series I read.
I didn’t realise their brother in law Alek (Gianna’s hubby) was linked to Viktor & Kat from this series so going to enjoy this next one to link them all together.
Wow what a great series and storyline and journey for the Salesi family and their ladies.
Lots of action, kidnapping, torture and murder as you would expect from a mafia family.
I liked how they all got their HEA but didn’t realise Lindy is now in the bratva’s sights which is going to link in with the Marcone family which is the first series I read.
I didn’t realise their brother in law Alek (Gianna’s hubby) was linked to Viktor & Kat from this series so going to enjoy this next one to link them all together.
July 22, 2020
Loved every word!
These books are amazing! I couldn't stop reading them. I had to know more! The books are filled with mob wars, love, hate and passion. The characters were perfect for their roles! Kristen Luciani did a perfect job with creating this series. Kept you guessing and I loved the shocking twists. Will definitely be reading more of her work. Can't wait to see what else she comes up with.
These books are amazing! I couldn't stop reading them. I had to know more! The books are filled with mob wars, love, hate and passion. The characters were perfect for their roles! Kristen Luciani did a perfect job with creating this series. Kept you guessing and I loved the shocking twists. Will definitely be reading more of her work. Can't wait to see what else she comes up with.
August 29, 2020
Very good, interesting, and action-packed story line that I really enjoyed.
However, if all of the totally unnecessary explicit sex was left out, the series could have been reduced by at least one book. The author could have had a compelling series without being so explicit in the sex scenes. She wasn't so explicit in the scenes containing violence. Why the difference? Does sex really sell that much better than violence?
However, if all of the totally unnecessary explicit sex was left out, the series could have been reduced by at least one book. The author could have had a compelling series without being so explicit in the sex scenes. She wasn't so explicit in the scenes containing violence. Why the difference? Does sex really sell that much better than violence?
October 13, 2020
First Mafia Series Read!
Not a bad bunch of books! It kept me curious about what was going to happen and was hard to put down on certain parts. I never knew that the insights on the thoughts of these mafia men and women would prove to be so interesting. The sex was pretty hot and the stories were great! Might just have to read more of K.L’s books.
Not a bad bunch of books! It kept me curious about what was going to happen and was hard to put down on certain parts. I never knew that the insights on the thoughts of these mafia men and women would prove to be so interesting. The sex was pretty hot and the stories were great! Might just have to read more of K.L’s books.
September 6, 2021
I loved💘it
I really loved reading this series. The characters were great. I loved Kat and Rocco and most of the the other couples in the other books.
There is action, danger, kidnapping, suspense, murder, betrayal and all kinds of mafia mayhem.
There is romance from these Alpha men and their sexy woman. They have HOT🔥 Steamy sex!
You will love❤ it!
Read it!
I really loved reading this series. The characters were great. I loved Kat and Rocco and most of the the other couples in the other books.
There is action, danger, kidnapping, suspense, murder, betrayal and all kinds of mafia mayhem.
There is romance from these Alpha men and their sexy woman. They have HOT🔥 Steamy sex!
You will love❤ it!
Read it!
June 28, 2020
Intense
I really loved this storyline and characters. It's a really intense mafia family to get involved with. Each book provides more to the history and story of each battle they have faces. Betrayal is around them too. You don't know who to trust and who is going to die next...
I really loved this storyline and characters. It's a really intense mafia family to get involved with. Each book provides more to the history and story of each battle they have faces. Betrayal is around them too. You don't know who to trust and who is going to die next...
July 29, 2020
Absolutely fantastic series. 5 books on one and how these family comes together loved each book 1 and 2 are anout shaye and nico and 3 and 4 are sloane and max amd Rocco finally gets his hea with the russian princess on book 5. Totally recommend this series
October 25, 2020
Ruthless hearts
This is a long series. For me, some of the stories were too slow moving. I liked the character development and the chemistry between them. Some were more entertaining than others but overall this was good series. Glad to see how Gaetano's story ended.
This is a long series. For me, some of the stories were too slow moving. I liked the character development and the chemistry between them. Some were more entertaining than others but overall this was good series. Glad to see how Gaetano's story ended.
November 3, 2020
I loved it !
I lived the whole series all of the characters especially Kat her being an real tough but ended finding what she was missing with Rocco. but I couldn't stop reading it was exciting with the twists and turns .
I lived the whole series all of the characters especially Kat her being an real tough but ended finding what she was missing with Rocco. but I couldn't stop reading it was exciting with the twists and turns .
July 11, 2020
Loved this series a must read. 🤗
July 16, 2020
Loved!
This was amazing! I absolutely loved this series! You are a great author and I can’t wait to read more of your work!!
This was amazing! I absolutely loved this series! You are a great author and I can’t wait to read more of your work!!
August 28, 2020
Good series.
Good series. Highly recommended. Lots of action and violents. The stories are good. Like the characters. Good good good good.
Good series. Highly recommended. Lots of action and violents. The stories are good. Like the characters. Good good good good.
March 13, 2021
Could barely get through the first book
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