Eve, a normal black woman in every way, never imagined she would be drawn into the dangerous world of organized crime… But Nico Vicari is relentless. The brooding, dark mafia enforcer has made it clear—he wants Eve. He refuses to take “no” for an answer. He has always craved a woman like her: dark, delicious, so far removed from his mafia criminal life. She swore she’d never fall for a man like him—ruthless, possessive, and deadly. The chemistry between them is insane and Eve only finds out after Nico steals a kiss from her against her will. The tall, dark-haired Italian mobster with a chiseled body absolutely needs to claim her. Eve’s heart tells her to run, but her body responds desperately to the Italian criminal’s heat. Will she risk it all for the dark allure of a dangerous white man? A man who should be her enemy? This is a sizzling bwwm mafia romance book with a black female lead and an Italian alpha male. If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers books with passion in the bedroom… you’re in the right place. * * * Be warned that the content in this book may be sensitive to some readers. Mention of violence, strong language and explicit words will be used throughout this book.

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Read this classic, passionate romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Reid, now available for the first time in e-book! Forced to marry! When Mia Frazier agrees to her father’s demand to marry Greek millionaire Alexander Doumas, she knows both men stand to gain from the deal—Alex will win back his family’s island, and Mia’s father will get the grandson and heir he so desperately longs for. But what about Mia? She has her own reason for agreeing to be Alex’s wife—which is not financial gain, as Alex cynically believes. But how can the truth stay hidden, when she shares such intense passion with her new husband…and is now carrying his child? Originally published in 1998

A biography of the spectacular rise and fall of Eddie Antar, better known as "Crazy Eddie," whose home electronics empire changed the world even as it turned out to be one of the biggest business scams of all time Back in the fall of 2016 we heard the news about the passing of Eddie Antar, "Crazy Eddie" as he was known to millions of people, the man behind the successful chain of electronic stores and one of the most iconic ad campaigns in history. Few things evoke the New York of a particular era the way "Crazy Eddie! His prices are insaaaaane!" does. The journalist Herb Greenberg called his death the "end of an era" and that couldn't be more true. What's insane is that his story has never been told. Before Enron, before Madoff, before The Wolf of Wall Street, Eddie Antar's corruption was second to none. The difference was that it was a street franchise, a local place that was in the blood stream of everyone's daily life in the 1970s and early '80s. And Eddie pulled it off with a certain style, an in your face blue collar chutzpah. Despite the fact that then U.S. Attorney Michael Chertoffcalled him "the Darth Vader of capitalism" after the extent of the fraud was revealed, one of the largest SEC frauds in American history after Crazy Eddie's stores went public in 1984, Eddie was talked about fondly by the people who worked for him. They still do--there are myriads of ex-Crazy Eddie employee web pages that still attract fans, and the Crazy Eddie fraud scheme is now taught in every business school across the United States. Many years have passed since the franchise went down in spectacular fashion but Crazy Eddie's moment has endured the way that iconic brands and characters do--one only need Google the media outpouring that accompanied his death. Maybe it's because it crystallized everything about 1970s New York almost perfectly, the merchandise and rise of consumer electronics (stereos!), the ads (cheesy!), the money (cash!). In Retail Gangster, investigative journalist Gary Weiss takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most unbelievable business scam stories of all time, a story spanning continents and generations, reaffirming the old adage that the truth is often stranger than fiction.

NOTE: This is a special edition cover. The content is the same as the original work. She fears the dark. He rules it. Her dresses are too tight, her heels too tall. She laughs too loudly, eats without decorum, and mixes up most sayings in the book. Little do most know it's just a sparkly disguise, there to hide one panic attack at a time. Nobody can crack Gianna's facade . . . no one anyway, until he comes along. Most see a paragon of morality; a special agent upholding the law. In the New York underworld, others know him as a hustler, a killer, his nature as cold as the heart of ice in his chest. Christian Allister has always followed the life plan he'd envisioned in his youth, beneath the harsh lights of a frigid, damp cell. With a proclivity for order and the number three, he's never been tempted to veer off course. But perhaps one should never say never . . . One winter night and their lives intertwine. She hates him-his stone-cold demeanor, his arrogance and too-perceptive eye-but over the years, even as their games consist of insulting each other's looks and intelligence, she begins to live to play with him. Nowhere in Christian's plans had he ever prepared for Gianna. She's chaos embodied, not his type, and married, but none of that can stop his eyes from following her wherever she goes. All along, she doesn't even know that she's his-his frustration, his fascination. His maddest obsession.

In the spring of 1994 the fashion would awaits the return of the reclusive designer Mirabella Battaglia. Many have speculated for years about the torrid love affair between their fallen star and the world's most notorious crime boss Don Giovanni Battaglia. Mirabella is overjoyed. She has it all, a husband who loves her, a new sisterhood with her long lost twin, healthy children and a loving family that supports her. Now is the time to reclaim her passion for designing. Giovanni loves his wife, and though her reemergence into the fashion world would expose them to the risks of fame and celebrity he willingly makes the sacrifice. Nothing is more important than his Bella's dreams. However, a very dangerous enemy lurks in the shadows. He has watched Mirabella's life blossom with seething hatred and envy. He wants the woman and life he thinks was stolen from him, and he is prepared to burn the Battaglia dynasty to the ground to have her again. Secrets, plots of revenge, and lies infiltrate the Battaglia family. The destruction and pain left behind is catastrophic and can only be healed by true love. But will Giovanni and Mirabella learn that lesson too late?

After the daughters of The Black Diamond Mafia are kidnapped, getting them back safely is the main priority. Unfortunately, that begins a chain of events that could very well bring the mafia down to its knees. In part two of this mouth dropping series, you learn that the past isn't always something that stays in its place. With more and more of Kimiko's past butting its way into the present, Sierra and Golden realize that they never really knew the woman that gave birth to them. The problem is, they can't dwell on Kimiko's issues because they both have problems of their own. Sierra knows in her heart that loving a married man is a recipe for disaster and tries to leave Kappo and his drama behind. However, Kappo isn't trying to lose her and lets it be known that he's willing to do anything to prove that. What he didn't count on was his wife having the same feelings in regard to him. Love had never been kind to Golden. It seemed to always make a fool of her and just when she thought Enzo could change that for her, he lets her know that love ain't what he's looking for. That realization doesn't hit her too hard though because Darren left her with problems that she can't seem to solve. Even with him out of her system, he's still causing her to deal with his demons. Natavia and her son seem to have finally found their home. With Mister, things are finally easy for the single mother and she has never seen her son as happy as he has been. Mister is everything that she ever needed in a man, kind, loving, attentive and thuggish to the core. But life has a way of making a happy ended a little harder to achieve and Natavia sees that firsthand. Is there such a thing as Love in the Black Diamond Mafia?

Elle is determined to keep her mouth shut when the mob boss tells Nero to make her talk.

Fabiano was raised to follow in his father's footsteps as Consigliere of the Chicago Outfit - until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns his place as the new Enforcer of the Las Vegas Camorra - a man to fear.Leona wants to build a decent life for herself, away from her drug-addicted mother. But soon she catches the attention of a dangerous man - Fabiano Scuderi. Staying out of trouble and living a normal life are near impossible with a man like him. Leona knows she needs to avoid Fabiano, but men like him aren't easy to shake off. They always get what they want.Fabiano cares about only one thing: the Camorra.But his attraction to Leona soon puts his unwavering loyalty to the test. Is Leona worth risking everything he's fought for, and ultimately his life?

CharlotteI couldn't tell you how I ended up in this situation. Maybe it was carelessness, maybe it was naivet�, but here I was, working for the mob. I moved to New York City to pursue my dream of singing, I didn't plan on getting myself involved with one of the most influential organized crime families in the country, but when you witness a mob hit there are only two choices; do what they say or get your affairs in order.SantinoWhen I was called to tend to an issue that arose in my club, I wasn't happy. No one likes being interrupted in the middle of the night. But when the interruption turns out to be the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, my entire life changed. From the moment I saw her, I knew she would be mine.