Paid in Blood (The Cartel Publications Presents)

Book excerpt: What happens when sibling rivalry fueled by a mother s greed spirals out of control? How far will a mother go to live the fabulous life? When Robin James plan to trap not one but two notorious crime lords by bearing their offspring backfires, she has no choice but to thrust her two young sons into the game. Lucky for her, her youngest son Carmelo is quickly rising to kingpin status while, his older brother Rason still struggles to find his place in the game. By chance, Carmelo finds his soul mate Blue and his whole world changes. All he wants to do is give her the world, but the life he lives and the people in it are way too demanding. In his quest for happiness, loyalty is questioned, friendships are tested, innocent bystanders are kidnapped, money is stolen and lives are lost. As the two crime family matriarch's head up to protect their grandson's interest, ultimately somebody has to lose. Paid In Blood tells a tale of a deceitful mother who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Even at the expense of her own children's happiness. The phrase ain t no love in the heart of the city rings true as two brothers born of the same mother, but divided by two notorious crime families, battle for money, power and respect in the grimy streets of New York. As this story unravels, jealousy, larceny, malice and love will all find their rightful places within the very people who harbor these emotions. Just remember that nothing comes without a price. Formerly La Familia Divided.