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Prepare yourself for six full-length DARK Billionaire Mafia Romances in the Dark Odyssey series. If you love a filthy-mouthed, possessive Alphas you will love this.
CAUTION: Be prepared for one wild, steamy ride. Read at your own risk.
Dark Odyssey Series by Faith Summers
Tease Me (Dark Odyssey #1)
Mia feels as though her life is heading towards rock bottom. After studying hard throughout school she landed a scholarship to Harvard to qualify as a lawyer. Finally starting her post-degree training at a top law firm in L.A. however, when her father became ill she moved back to look after him and her niece (who they have looked after since she was a baby abandoned by her brother and his girlfriend). Using her savings to pay for his medical bills and was handed another blow when Carter (her deadbeat brother) had run up drug debts leaving her and her father liable for paying.
Unable to find a law firm to take her on Mia visits the Dark Odyssey about a waitressing job, after her friend mentioned they needed staff. Meeting Nick Giordano she is thrown into the deep end and after pushing her dignity to one side she agrees to become his personal waitress. She has second thoughts and doesn’t turn up for her first couple of shifts. That is until her hand is forced by a visit from Hector holding her family at gunpoint. Returning to beg Nick for another chance at the waitressing job.
Following the shooting of his best friend, Tommy, Nick is determined to find answers in his chaotic mob world. With Mia providing him with a much-needed escape from it all. Finding solace with her mind, body and soul, but it’s only a temporary arrangement. Their lives intertwine more than either of them realising leading to some heartbreaking revelations and decisions. Can Nick find out who shot his best friend? Will Mia ever be able to get Hector and her brothers debts off her back?
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Taunt Me (Dark Odyssey #2)
Ten years ago Charlotte headed home after spending the night with Gabe. At 18, she’d given her virginity to the man who was ten years older than her but had dated for two years. Arriving home to find her family being held at gunpoint, her father owes money to mobsters following the collapse of his business. Killing her brothers and her grandmother, Antonio decides to take Charlotte as payment for the debt. Taken to Italy, Charlotte spends the next ten years ‘paying off the debt’ servicing the men that pay her husband, Antonio, for time with her.
Gabe tried everything he could to get Charlotte back, even as a Chicago mobster, there are times when even his hands are tied. Not that this has led to him forgetting about the love of his life. Sharing the same birthday always stirs up memories and feelings of loss for him. Utilising the Dark Odyssey club he co-owns with his brothers and cousins to distract him. Until one evening when he spots a woman on the floor below staring up at him in a mask. He feels her presence even if he can’t see her properly and just knows it is Charlotte – but how can it be her after all this time?
A chance to escape from Italy after her husband is murdered Charlotte heads home to regain her life. But instead of slipping into the life she once had, she is a different person now and needs to say her goodbyes before living for herself. Gabe coming back into her life was not the plan but it is clear that the love they had is still very much there. But her old life hasn’t gone away with Tobias (her husband’s killer) coming to claim her as his own. With danger at every turn, Charlotte attempts to keep Gabe at arm’s length but her heart says something different.
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Thrill Me (Dark Odyssey #3)
Mimi (Maria) met the Giordano brothers when she was just four years old. As their father’s completed business together they would play in the park with their mothers or nannies watching over them. Over the years she has become a surrogate sister to the five brothers. Holding a torch for Gabe from the age of 18, until they crossed the line last year and things crashed and burned as he was not in the right mindset to be messing around with a long-time family friend.
The past years, however, has seen Mimi and Salvatore walk the fine line of friendship. Having always been each other’s baby girl and boy since they were kids they lean on each other for support and comfort. Spending their time together watching films, playing poker and sleeping naked in the same bed. A few kisses here and there but never going past the point of no return.
Mimi is still very much heartbroken from her previous run-in with a Giordano brother. But Salvatore is tired of flirting with the idea that this is just a friendship. He wants more and he knows that Mimi wants it too but needs to give her a push in order to get her to take a leap of faith.
Whilst Mimi likes working for the Giordano brothers at the Dark Odyssey, she has a long-held dream of opening up a restaurant. Something that looks like it is about to finally happen when she hits a hurdle. Turning to her father for help, he turns her down with Salvatore coming to her rescue although she’s not thrilled about strings attached. Searching for recipes in her mother’s belongings she finds an old photo which opens a can of worms that runs closer to home than she realised. But with Salvatore by her side she can face anything – right?
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Tempt Me (Dark Odyssey #4)
Finding her father frantic and worried about an outstanding debt Ava winders how she is going to fix everything. Having previously bailing him out both financially and ensuring that he has had rehab treatment for his drug use. Whilst he begs her to leave him behind as he knows the Giordano’s are hot on his heels. Not willing to lose the last part of her family she grabs him and heads out the fire escape as the front door bursts open. But her escape plan had been anticipated and they are caught in hot pursuit.
It’s been a difficult few years for Vincent, the death of his childhood sweetheart and wife rocked his world. Killed as part of a mafia war she was able to save their son and get him to safety before dying. News that one of his account managers has been stealing money from both him and Giordano Inc. has him livid. Although he wasn’t anticipating finding Mark alongside his daughter Ava. Now he has to decide how to handle the situation. Ava begged him to take mercy on her father offering herself as payment for the $2 million debt.
Ava hopes that Vincent will let her go once she has fulfilled her debt. Hoping to continue with her job as a lifestyle journalist, in the running for a chance to attend a three-month secondment in Florida. Vincent believes he has had his chance at love and his world took that away from him. The arrangement with Ava was supposed to be just that but he is feeling conflicted. But with the Bratva closing in, is there bigger worries on the horizon?
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Take Me (Dark Odyssey #5)
Lilly is desperately attempting to get her life back on track after escaping a four-year abusive marriage to a Colombian Cartel Boss. Moving back to Chicago with her three-year-old daughter Rosie following her husband’s death. Living in a bad neighbourhood and a marketing job falling through led her to take out a loan that needs paying back with a high-interest rate. Landing a job a Dark Odyssey as a dancer in a new heaven and hell act. She’ll be offered up for bids after each show earning her additional money but she has to be open to doing anything.
Taking on more responsibility Christian is furious that part of a shipment has been taken from the warehouse. With his warehouse team keeping quiet about what has happened it’s obvious that his trust in Jonny was misplaced. Needless to say, he is in for a hard time from both cousin Giordano’s boss Vincent and also his Pa. Heading to the Dark Odyssey he co-owns with his brother and cousins for the opening night of the new act. His world standing still as he finds the Angel to be Lilly St James who ran into the back of his car in the parking lot.
The plan was for her to be a new feature to the club, Christian finds himself craving her and making her his. Enjoying their time together, he offers her money to get her debt off her back and a $1 million offer to be his plaything for her contract at the club. Christian needs to solve his warehouse issues and Lilly needs to share her secret past life but will this lead them closer together or push them apart?
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Original Sin (Dark Odyssey #6)
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