Flawed (Book 1): D'Amato Family Mafia, #1

By Zoey Parker

This is book 1 of the D'Amato Family Mafia romance series! Books 2 and 3 are available everywhere now!

My father sold me to be a mobster's dirty wife.

And he hired a hitman to make sure I don't run away before the wedding.

But Domenic Russo is more than just a hitman.

He's the most gorgeous, dangerous man I've ever met.

His hands are scarred and tatted and he knows how to use them…

But he's only supposed to look, not touch.

No matter how hot the tension between us gets.

No matter how many times I dream of him taking me.

I can't let him know the effect he has on me, though.

Because I'm planning my escape from this crazy, violent life.

And If Domenic knows how badly I want his touch, I'll never break free of him – or this family.

But when the time comes to run away, I'm paralyzed.

Can I leave behind the man I love to chase my freedom?

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"Sold to a hitman" – what could be scarier? How about FALLING FOR HIM? Domenic is the book boyfriend you've been waiting for. He's got a filthy mouth and willing hands, not to mention the darkest fantasies you've ever heard of. But when he finds his woman – and BUYS HER – the chemistry between them explodes off the page. This contender for dark mafia romance series of the year is hands down guaranteed to be your favorite new adult contemporary mob boss romance. Don't miss out.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sopris Page Press
• Release date: Oct 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393720935

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Flawed: A Mafia Romance (Book 1)

By Zoey Parker

My father sold me to be a mobster’s dirty wife.

And he hired a hitman to make sure I don’t run away before the wedding.

But Domenic Russo is more than just a hitman.

He’s the most gorgeous, dangerous man I’ve ever met.

His hands are scarred and tatted and he knows how to use them...

But he’s only supposed to look, not touch.

No matter how hot the tension between us gets.

No matter how many times I dream of him taking me.

I can’t let him know the effect he has on me, though.

Because I’m planning my escape from this crazy, violent life.

And If Domenic knows how badly I want his touch, I’ll never break free of him – or this family.

But when the time comes to run away, I’m paralyzed.

Can I leave behind the man I love to chase my freedom?

SOLD TO A HITMAN – what could be scarier? How about FALLING FOR HIM? Domenic is the book boyfriend you’ve been waiting for. He’s got a filthy mouth and willing hands, not to mention the darkest fantasies you’ve ever heard of. But when he finds his woman – and BUYS HER – the chemistry between them explodes off the page. This contender for dark mafia romance series of the year is hands down guaranteed to be your favorite new adult contemporary mob boss romance. Don’t miss out.

Chapter One

Cara

It started like a normal Friday night. I was sitting at home, browsing my favorite online shopping sites and social media, when I started thinking about how bored I’d been lately. My best friend, Leah, had just come back from vacation. Her pictures were stunning – she’d gone to Florence and Rome with another friend, Trista.

I’d wanted to go, too, but my father had said no.

With a sigh, I clicked on the Florence album once more and started flipping through the pictures. Most of them were so beautiful that it took my breath away, but there were some silly candid snaps of Trista and Leah together that made me giggle.

These are great, I commented, typing beneath a photo of Leah posing goofily in front of the Duomo. Miss you so much, girl!

Ten seconds later, my phone buzzed. Frowning, I picked it up and saw that Leah was calling.

Hey girl, Leah squealed into the phone. I miss you so much! Her voice was loud and boisterous – typical Leah.

Hey, I greeted her, making sure to speak loudly. Wherever she was, there was a ton of background noise.

Can you come out? Leah practically shouted into the phone. We’re downtown – at that new club!

I bit my lip and glanced at the digital clock on my bedside table.

I don’t know, I said. It’s getting really late. I don’t know if Dad will like me going out.

For a moment, Leah was quiet. All I could hear was the thumping of bass and the cheering of people.

Hey! I said loudly. Are you still there?

Yeah, sorry, Leah said. The background was quieter now. I have to go outside, have a smoke, you know.

I nodded. Anyway, I don’t know if it would be a good idea for me to leave, I said. Dad would probably be really pissed at me, and I don’t really feel like fighting with him right now.

Oh, Leah said. She sighed. Well, okay, she said. But if you change your mind, text me – this place is so new it’s not even online yet.

I rolled my eyes – I knew full well that was code for illegal.

Okay, I said, already regretting my decision to stay in. Have fun. Look, we should get lunch tomorrow or something – Dad’s got business meetings most of the day. He won’t care if I go out as long as the dishes are done by the time he gets home.

Hey, that sounds good, Leah said. Love you, girl. See you soon!

Before I could reply, she’d hung up the phone.

Frowning, I turned back to my computer and set my phone down on my desk. The pictures of Florence were prettier than ever, but I didn’t feel like staying at home anymore. It was a beautiful night outside – cloudless and studded with stars – and I wished I were outside, even just standing on the front lawn. I wanted fresh air.

I wanted my freedom.

For most of my twenty-one years, Dad had always been incredibly protective. I used to think it had something to do with