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Zeno De Rossi is arrogant and callous. Nothing like the boy I grew up with.
Heβs poised to take over the most powerful mafia family in New York.
To him, Iβm nothing but the daughter of a soldierβa member of the staff at his grand estateβ¦
Until his estranged brother comes home and shows an interest in me.
Now, Iβm trapped in a dangerous dance between two men who hate one another.
Both have secrets.
Neither is safe.
They wonβt quit until they destroy one another, and I have become their weapon of choice.
This is the familiar story of a second daughter, her struggling family, and the wealthy men who can change their fortunes forever; however, you will find no gentlemen on these pages, nor tittering debutants. In this dark retelling of a Jane Austen classic, our elusive hero is a mafia king, ruthless and calculating; and our heroine is a headstrong modern woman born and raised in the servantβs quarters of his estate. Complete with romance, heartbreak, violence, manipulation, and mind-blowing twists, this edgy retelling is perfect for Austen fans who like the darker side of Darcy.
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βThis is where you tell me itβs fine. No need to worry,β I tease with an uneasy smile, giving into the pressure to fill the silence.
βAnd what if itβs not fine?β he finally asks, his voice coarse as volcanic stone. Affected and raw. βWhat if none of itβs fineβyour anger at me or your prolonged stay at Hardwick?β
Iβm so stunned by his words that I nearly spill my glass of wine as I lower it to the table next to me. βIβd ask for an explanation.β I canβt fathom why my presence would be so damn upsetting to him.
βAnd if I refuse?β He steps closer so that I have to crane my neck to keep my eyes on his.
I donβt understand this game heβs playing, but I wonβt let him win either. βThen Iβd say youβre the one with a problem.β
His hands are so fast, heβs spun me around to face the wall behind me before I know whatβs happened. He keeps his strong fingers firm around my waist, holding me in place when his mouth lowers to my ear. βWhat if I make it your problem as well? I see the way you look at me, Luisa. Iβm not the only one whoβs torn.β
I place my hands on the wall to ground myself. His grip assures he wonβt let me fall, but the world suddenly tilts on its axis. βI wouldnβt be torn if you wouldnβt be such an ass.β My words are breathy, more so than Iβd like, but his nearness has made my entire system unsteady.
I have no idea where any of this is coming from.
Why, after so many years of stilted encounters, is he changing the rules?
βI wouldnβt have to be an ass if you werenβt so fucking beautiful.β He spits the words with savage hostility. An admission ripped from deep within him against his will. βThis β¦ this is what you do to me.β His right hand snakes farther around toward my belly, his palm pressing flat against me and tugging me flush against his rigid frame.
The length of his impossibly hard cock molds itself into the soft flesh of my backside. Words escape me. My lungs no longer expand and contract in a proper rhythm. Every ounce of blood in my body rushes to my core for a mindless moment.
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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.
With Jillβs books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.
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