"There’s something behind those dark eyes that has my heart aching, wanting to know what’s wrong. He leans down and his lips capture mine in a searing hot kiss. With one hand, his fingers tangle in my hair, pulling me closer, tighter as he lowers himself against me, trapping me between him and the bed. “Tell me what it is,” I whisper between kisses. My body instantly responds to his touch, his warmth and his desire poking at me. A moan slips past my lips, and he takes it as further encouragement, pushing the sheets down, his hips lifting long enough to climb under the covers with me. “I want you,” Dante says." She wants her freedom and all I want is her… Nicole DeLuca, she’s the daughter of the biggest crime boss on the west coast. Did I mention that her father, Gino DeLuca, is my enemy? I slept with Nikki and I can’t for the life of me forget about her. I’ve been keeping tabs on her, making sure no other men come anywhere near her. I’ll chase them away like the beast that I am to protect her. Like a caged bird, she’s desperate for freedom. Nikki sneaks out only to get snatched and sold as a bride. Even in the darkest room, the dirtiest corner of the world, I recognize her. She’s my little kitten. I buy her. Own her. Save her. Except she doesn’t see it that way… She wants her freedom and all I want is her and that baby.

Grumpy single dad seeks Nanny... Her father tells me she’s mute. Except I catch her humming a lullaby. He’s a liar. Or she has everyone deceived. What possibly could a four-year-old be hiding? I really should have done a background check on him. Imagine my surprise when I discover my grumpy boss works for the mafia. I want to leave but he won’t let me. I’m his captive, forced to follow his rules and do as he demands.