Mafia Rose Series by Brooke Harper

He calls me his Rose.But he’s determined to see me wither away. My mother kept me hidden my entire life, never hinting at the vicious crime family I was born into.Or the dangerous men who were out for my head.So when I finally step into the pageant stage’s bright spotlight, he’s there waiting for me.Nikolai Wilder, the leader of one of the most powerful gangs on the East Coast.He is violent. Cruel. Lethal. Undeniably sexy… And obsessed with the one thing that’ll grant him the ultimate revenge... moreHe calls me his Rose.But he’s determined to see me wither away. My mother kept me hidden my entire life, never hinting at the vicious crime family I was born into.Or the dangerous men who were out for my head.So when I finally step into the pageant stage’s bright spotlight, he’s there waiting for me.Nikolai Wilder, the leader of one of the most powerful gangs on the East Coast.He is violent. Cruel. Lethal. Undeniably sexy… And obsessed with the one thing that’ll grant him the ultimate revenge.Me.But that’ll mean bloodshed.It’ll mean war.And it’ll lead to my absolute destruction.This series is a dark age gap mafia romance. It contains situations and themes that some readers might find offensive and/or triggering. less

Rose did the one thing I never thought possible…she found my heart.As blackened and hard as it may be, she stole it, owns it. Somehow, through it all, she made me feel a little less ruthless. A little less like a monster.That’s just how Rose is.She’s my weakness—she always has been—and soon, I’ll be able to call her my wife. Mrs. Wilder. Then, she’ll be mine in every sense of the word.But when an old enemy tries to rip my family and my empire apart, the wedding plans have to be put on hold... moreRose did the one thing I never thought possible…she found my heart.As blackened and hard as it may be, she stole it, owns it. Somehow, through it all, she made me feel a little less ruthless. A little less like a monster.That’s just how Rose is.She’s my weakness—she always has been—and soon, I’ll be able to call her my wife. Mrs. Wilder. Then, she’ll be mine in every sense of the word.But when an old enemy tries to rip my family and my empire apart, the wedding plans have to be put on hold. I refuse to let anyone take away the happiness I’ve worked so hard to find.The happiness we deserve.To keep my place at the head of the Wilder table, I’ll need to open old wounds. Go deeper than I’ve ever gone before. Be that monster again.I’ll do it, but this time, I’ll do it with Rose by my side.It’s the only way we’re going to make it to the altar alive.This series is a dark age gap mafia romance. It contains situations and themes that some readers might find offensive and/or triggering. less

Blood doesn’t determine family—Loyalty does.Sacrifice does. Nikolai Wilder has done all that for me and more. He’s earned the name Wilder. Me? I’m not sure I even want it.I was born into a family of crime, of war and death. I’m supposed to lead it, too, but I’m not that kind of man. I just want to live freely, without responsibility or fear. Unfortunately for me, that’s impossible.I’ve learned that lesson the hard way... moreBlood doesn’t determine family—Loyalty does.Sacrifice does. Nikolai Wilder has done all that for me and more. He’s earned the name Wilder. Me? I’m not sure I even want it.I was born into a family of crime, of war and death. I’m supposed to lead it, too, but I’m not that kind of man. I just want to live freely, without responsibility or fear. Unfortunately for me, that’s impossible.I’ve learned that lesson the hard way.When an innocent night out on ally territory turns into an all-out brawl with new enemies, I’m left to my own devices—no Nikolai, no Tony. I can usually handle anything myself, but when a sexy, foul-mouthed bartender gets hurt in the crossfire, I’m forced to ask Nikolai to save my ass once again.Problem is, he’s trying to get out of the game, and I’m about to unintentionally drag him right back in.This series is a dark age gap mafia romance. It contains situations and themes that some readers might find offensive and/or triggering. less