Taming a Ruthless Heart: A Dark Mafia Romance of Love, Loyalty, and Survival

Book excerpt: A fallen mafia princess with dangerous secrets. A ruthless protector fighting for redemption. And a vengeful kingpin determined to destroy them both. Alexia To the outside world, I was the picture of a perfect mafia princess—beautiful, untouchable, and privileged. But behind closed doors, I lived a nightmare. My husband, Igor, the ruthless Bratva kingpin, is a monster who thrives on control and cruelty. I’ve endured years of torment, but now I hold a secret so devastating it could bring Igor’s empire crashing down. He’ll stop at nothing to silence me—even if it means killing my daughter. With nowhere left to run, I turn to the one man who’s always been my weakness: Dave Boyle. Dangerous and unrelenting, Dave is my only hope. Together, we’re fighting a war on all fronts—against Igor, against the past, and against the pull of a love I thought I’d lost forever. Dave I’ve dedicated my life to the Irish Brotherhood and the Syndicate we built, but Alexia has always been my one regret. The night she married Igor shattered me. I buried my feelings, hardened my heart, and turned my back on the woman who betrayed me. Until the day she called. Now, Alexia’s safety is my mission, and I’ll stop at nothing to keep her and her daughter safe. But saving Alexia means going head-to-head with Igor, the cruelest man I’ve ever faced. As the stakes rise, so does my determination—not just to protect her but to claim her as mine. But love in our world comes at a cost, and in this deadly game of power and betrayal, no one escapes unscathed. Igor won’t rest until he tears us apart, and Alexia’s secrets might destroy us both. For readers who crave intense, pulse-pounding romance with a dangerous edge, Taming a Ruthless Heart is a must-read. Fans of dark mafia love stories, forbidden passion, and high-stakes suspense will find this story impossible to put down.