The Holy GhostThey called him The Holy Ghost for a reason. As the Benetti Crime Family's number one hitman, Phoenix Fiore was an unseen killer. His only weakness? Francesca Mancini, the love of his life.Forced to return home, Francesca Mancini wasn't prepared for what was waiting for her, though she really should have been. Her greatest regret? Phoenix Fiore, the love of her life.The SonThey called him The Son for a reason. As the Benetti Crime Family's...

Is dating really all that difficult to do?It depends on who you ask.GideonGideon Hayes was rocking the hell out of his adult life. At thirty-five, Gideon was a homeowner, contract engineer, and though moody, lived a pretty pleasant life. In business with his father, he was successful and liked his life the way it was. With a great family, two annoying but loyal brothers, and the freedom to live his life any way he chose, there wasn't much to complain...

What does it mean when you're the second-in-command?They called him The Son for a reason.CiroAs the Benetti Crime Family's number one enforcer and the right-hand to the Benetti Underboss, Ciro Mancini was the nightmare you feared. In six short years, he'd worked his way up the ranks of the Benetti Family, and he was as brilliant as he was ruthless. With nothing but time on his hands, his climb up the violent ladder had been a brutal one, but everyone...

What happens when everything is going smoothly?The inevitable, of course.DukeDuke Maddox's life couldn't get any better. He was bright, popular, likable, and destined for the MLB. Even with his brother and best friends off at college, Duke still had plenty of life left in him, and his senior year was going to be the best yet. He had the world at his fingertips, and he knew it. So, why was he feeling anything but happy at this point? Good question.Well,...

What's worse than watching your family being threatened?Being the only one that can save them.NeroAs the youngest Underboss in Sartori history, Nero Sartori didn't need to introduce himself when he walked into a room; everyone already knew who he was. As the eldest son of the Sartori Crime Family, Nero had been raised from birth to take his father's place one day, and the man didn't disappoint. Reputedly merciless, there was nothing that he wouldn't...

When you're always handed everything that you've ever wanted, you don't know any different.Until you do.SterlingSterling Hale had it all and that was just plain fact. At the top of the food chain at Blackstone Prep Academy, Sterling wanted for nothing. He was gorgeous, intelligent, athletic, and his parents had more money than a small nation. However, along with those redeeming qualities, he was also formidable, intolerant, unwavering, and didn't...

What do you do when the devil isn't done playing with you?Finally, fight back.FionaAfter years of torment and bullying, Fiona Eldstead has managed to put her past behind her and create a life filled with success and happiness. Though her parents leave a lot to be desired, with the support of her best friend and the sweet woman who had taken her under her wing, Fiona is the proud owner of Fiona's First Cup, and she couldn't be happier. Life is going...

What happens when power and desire go to war?The fight of a lifetime.VincentAs the firstborn son to The Holy Ghost and The Church, Vincent Fiore had seen a lot. Raised to be the perfect blend of his father and mother, his place in the Benetti Crime Family was cemented in blood. There was also the fact that, not only was he the firstborn Fiore, but he was also the first child born of The Holy Trinity. Vincent helped raised his entire generation, and...

The BishopAs the Benetti Crime Family's youngest son, Leonardo Benetti's hands don't get as dirty as his brothers' hands do, but they've gotten blood on them plenty of times. Something Sienna Conti doesn't realize yet.When a flat tire brings her the man of her dreams, Sienna Conti can't imagine life getting any better. However, that dream becomes a nightmare when she learns just who Leonardo Benetti really is.The CardinalAs the Benetti Crime Family's...

What happens when you're on opposites sides of morality?The misunderstanding of a lifetime.DanielAs one of the sons to Leonardo Benetti, Daniel Benetti had it made. Like all the heirs in The Benetti Crime Family, life had been eventful, but fairly easy. Plus, since no one in their right mind messed with his family, that had allowed him to attend medical school, rather than becoming another killing machine, despite the fact that he's killed his fair...