The BlackBurns

Zillian Blackburn—my father's death has made headlines all over the press. I've returned to Detroit with my sisters to pay respects and tie up loose ends, only for war to break out among the seven families. Zara is the chosen leader, and there's a bounty on her head should she be killed. It'll take the entire Blackburn family standing as one to win this battle. But then luck strikes me at the worst moments when I lay eyes on Cassie Brown—the owner of a small coffee shop in downtown Detroit.

My dear brother, Taz Brizzi, has tragically met his demise at the hands of war between the seven families. And now, in the midst of my grief, my nephew Zerk Blackburn is also gone. As I struggle to cope with these losses, my father Matteo Brizzi has summoned the most ruthless assassin to protect me- Lucia Amato. Rumored to be even more deadly than Zara Blackburn who trained her, Lucia is unwavering in carrying out her missions. And right now, her mission is to keep me safe. I am both repulsed and intrigued by this woman and her dark world.

Mia is everything to me—my heart, my soul, my reason for living. When I first saw her as a scared teenager, I knew she was meant to be mine. Now, after years of scheming and plotting to make her my wife, she finally belongs to me. Our wedding was a dream, but the happy times were short-lived. Someone is trying to take Mia from me, no matter the cost. I'll kill anyone who threatens what's mine. Mia's love helps keep the madness at bay, but if I lose her, there will be no stopping the monster within.