Ruthless Lord (The Marino Crime Family #3)

“I’m the monster that keeps the other monsters away.”

Dominic takes over a chaotic situation without flinching. He proves that protecting someone often means getting your own hands dirty first.

Sloane is way tougher than she looks. She keeps her head even when she becomes a pawn in a dangerous game.

“Loyalty in this family is written in blood.”

Family loyalty feels more like a prison here. Everyone is trapped by names they didn't choose for themselves.

The chemistry between them is mostly just friction at first. It takes actual danger for them to finally stop fighting each other.