Asia Monique

Couri Mitchell August Hanson was the silent type, the kind who spoke through his actions and not his words. He possessed enough power to make me feel safe and secure. I was ready to open up and share the parts of myself I’d never shared with another, and then I got hit with a truth that changed everything. There was a slight chance he’d still want me, only he had to accept our baby, too. August Hanson Couri Mitchell was my type, the kind you married the first chance you got. She possessed enough power to silence the chaos around me. I was ready to grab ahold of her and never let go, and then I got hit with a truth that changed everything. There was a slight chance she’d still want me, only she had to accept my daughter, too.

Lucia Moretti I always knew marriage for me would never be to a man of my choosing. As a young girl, I was all too aware of the power I wielded in a world where men were supposed to be the superior gender. To the underworld, I was just a mafia princess. To my family, I was an equal. To my soon-to-be husband? Well, that was yet to be determined. But I pray Enzo Bianchi was ready for me because I was damn sure prepared for him. Enzo Bianchi The life I’d seen for myself was no longer an option. My entire world had been turned upside down by the very people who were supposed to be family—my Famiglia. Us Bianchi men were starting anew—forging alliances with criminal organizations who understood our plight. The plan had been simple. Cut and dry. That was until Lucia Moretti showed up with a plan of her own—one I couldn’t say no to. Now everything was at stake, including my heart. Note: Sinful Vow is book one in the mafia misfits series and can be read as a standalone. This story includes depictions of violence; may be sensitive for some readers.

Dear Amelia, I love you... Advice columnist, Amelia Reinhardt, had been told her entire life that she was destined for greatness. After gracing the cover of a popular magazine that highlights black professionals, Amelia knew she’d finally made it. Now that her career was taking off, she no longer had an excuse to ignore the storm brewing between her and the man she’s known her entire life. Real estate mogul, Israel Holloway, has worked tirelessly his entire adult life to get to where he wanted to be. So, working hard to get who he wanted to be with was a task he had no problem taking on. Israel longed to be the number one man in his best friend’s life, and in an attempt to win her heart, he turns to the one thing he knows will get her attention and keep it. But will it? Signed, someone very close to you. *please note, this is book one in a four book series but can be read as a standalone novel.

“Lennox spoke to a part of me that no man ever had.” —Magnolia Magnolia Baker could be considered the matriarch of her four younger sisters. They’ve endured tragedy and heartbreak together, with Magnolia protecting them no matter the cost. Her heart was made of solid gold and under lock and key. Shielding the part of her that had been broken by the one man who should have guarded it with his life is a top priority for Magnolia. No one has ever been able to penetrate the barrier until a smooth-talking, college English professor by the name of Lennox Clarke steps in to take a shot. Does Lennox have what it takes to secure the key to Magnolia’s heart or will his efforts be all for nothing? *Please note, this is book one of a five part interconnected series. Though each book can be read as a standalone, some parts of the storyline are ongoing.

Cian O'Sullivan Gianna Bianchi reminded me of everything I am not—polite and poised. The perfect mafia princess according to "old school" standards. She was the type of woman you stayed away from, the kind meant to wed the head of a family. I wanted her. I wanted to possess her. Control her. Most of all, I wanted to love her. Gianna Bianchi Cian O'Sullivan reminded me of everything I am—possessive and needy. He was the type of man you wrapped your arms around and never let go of, the kind meant to dominate you inside and out. I wanted him. I wanted to be possessed by him. Controlled by him. Most of all, I wanted to love him. Note: Sinful Desire is book four in the mafia misfits series and can be read as a standalone. This story includes depictions of violence; may be sensitive for some readers.

Gaia Wilson I wanted nothing to do with him. His eyes were lifeless. His demeanor cold. His actions too harsh. Ricardo Carter wasn’t the kind of man you fell in love with, he was the kind you ran from. Ricardo “Rocco” Carter I wanted everything to do with her. Her eyes were full of life. Her demeanor soft. Her actions thoughtful. Gaia Wilson was the kind of woman you fell in love with, she was the kind you ran toward . Sinful Enforcer is book six in the mafia misfits series and can be read as a standalone. This story includes depictions of violence; may be sensitive for some readers.

Finnegan O’Sullivan The first time I heard her name, my cold heart warmed. The first time I saw her face, a switch inside me flipped on. The first time I heard her speak, she became my voice of reason. I wanted to know her… Learn her… Love her… She was my new obsession. Violet Jackson The first time I heard his name, my heart found its rhythm again. The first time I saw his face, all of a sudden, everything made sense. The first time I heard him speak, he became my voice of reason. I wanted to know him… Learn him... Love him… He was my new obsession. Note: Sinful Obsession is book five in the mafia misfits series and can be read as a standalone. This story includes depictions of violence; may be sensitive for some readers.

Matteo Bianchi I chose to believe in fate. Akira Wright was the love of my life, but I wasn’t so sure we were meant to be together in this lifetime. She’d been in her most vulnerable state when our paths first crossed. A bond I thought was strong enough to convince her she’d always been meant for me was forged, but in the end, I had to walk away, and she let me. Akira Wright I chose to ignore fate. Matteo Bianchi might be the love of my life, but how was I supposed to love him when I promised forever to my husband? He’d come into my life at a time when loving another wasn’t a part of my endgame. The bond we’d forged changed me forever, but it hadn’t been enough to bring me out of my despair. In the end, he walked away, and I let him. Note: Sinful Surrender is book three in the mafia misfits series and can be read as a standalone. This story includes depictions of violence; may be sensitive for some readers.

Luca Moretti My family was my driving force. Everything I did was to uphold the Moretti name, to prove to my father that he could step down in peace. But I was hiding my true nature behind an easy smile and forced control. Then, I met her and she wanted me whole, not part of me, but all of me. Galina Whitlock hadn’t been what I was searching for, but she was the redemption I never knew I needed. Galina Whitlock My mother was my driving force. She sacrificed her life so that I could have mine. Everything I did was to right the wrongs of the healthcare system that failed her. I thought I had it all figured out, but then I met him, and everything I thought I knew began to unravel right before my eyes. Luca Moretti wormed his way into my life and heart, and now I needed him to help me pick up the pieces that were always meant to be shattered. Note: Sinful Redemption is book two of four in the mafia misfits series and can be read as a standalone. This story includes depictions of violence; may be sensitive for some readers.

Joanna Martin Jacob Townsend was never supposed to be my husband, let alone the man of my dreams. Our relationship went from fake to real in the blink of an eye. Now, it’s him and I against all odds. Jacob Townsend Joanna Martin was supposed to be a means to an end, never the woman my heart suddenly beats for. Our fake relationship is as real as they come and now, she and I are linked forever. *Please note, while it is not a requirement reading the ‘Love in Seattle’ series is highly recommended before indulging in this novel.*Author has addressed and fixed ableism issue toward the end of the book and appreciates the feedback that had been given.