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The Moretti Crime Family is a book series of three dark mafia romances plus a special extended epilogue for the first novel that contains mature themes and graphic violence. Each book is a complete standalone (but always good to read the series) that ends with a happily ever after. There is NO cheating either.

The Moretti Crime Family Series by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman

Savage Vow: A Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage Romance (The Moretti Crime Family Book 1) by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman

Previously called Savage Beginnings

This is a dark mafia romance that contains mature themes and graphic violence. This is a complete standalone that ends with a happily ever after and contains no cheating.*

It started with a single look… my obsession, my desire, and my need to possess the sweet, and incredibly naive Elena Romero.
Like a thief, I came in the dead of night stole her away from her protected castle and placed her in a gilded cage made of gold.
Ten million dollars and a forced signature later and she was mine.

The deal was final.
The ink on the contract was barely dry.
She would become my beautiful bride.
She would bear my children.
She would bend to my will.
But most importantly, she would help me destroy the man she loved most.
The man who took everything from me: her father.

Totally Booked UK Review: Being the only daughter of a mobster, Elena understands that there is a lot to his business dealings that she is unaware of. Having lived a sheltered life that became more like a jail term following the death of her mother two years ago. After taking a shower and changing for bed one evening she is requested into her father’s study. Seeing men she hesitates but is told to come in and is forced to sign some papers – a contract of ownership. Her father has sold her to Julian Moretti for $10 million.

Julian has waited five years for the opportunity to gain revenge on Elena’s father. With a plan coming together two years ago when he first saw Elena at her mother’s funeral. He will make her his wife, take her virginity and kill her father. Although he knew she would never come quietly and fight him every step of the way. Locking her in his (their) bedroom until she earns further freedom.

A dark broody man who Elena is sure has a split personality as he flips between being mean and caring for her in the gilded cage she now calls home. But she starts to feel things for him much to her disgust. But this is just a revenge plot on Julian’s side, right? With her father attempting to gain her back (not out of love) will Elena see the man her father really is? Can she ever love Julian?

Savage Christmas: A Savage Vow Novella (The Moretti Crime Family Book 1.5) by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman

***Savage Christmas is a novella about the character from Savage Beginnings. The story can be read on its own and ends in a HEA.***

I’m married to a man who bought me.
He caged me and forced me to marry him.
It’s hard to believe that I’m happier now than I’ve ever been in my life.
I love my husband more than anything, and he loves me just the same.
So when I ask him to take me to a fundraiser on Christmas Eve,
he’s more than happy to oblige.
It was supposed to be a fun night out, the first without our daughter.
One second is all it takes for things to go from perfect to dreadful.
We’ve overcome so much.
I only hope we can survive this night as well.

Totally Booked UK Review: A novella catching up with Julian and Elena on Christmas Eve approximately 18 months after we last heard from them. It’s the first time they will be leaving their daughter while they attend a fundraiser. Surprisingly it is Julian who is nervous about heading out but the threat of a mob boss never really goes away.

Elena attempts to get Julian to relax at the fundraiser, which she manages when their chemistry simmers to the surface. However, when Elena goes missing Julian is frantic and must decide whether or not to trust a former ally to get her back – and gain his Christmas present early.

Violent Delights: A Dark Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (The Moretti Crime Family Book 2) by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman

*This is a complete standalone novel, 100k+ word novel. It contains dark themes, including violence and sexual situations. As always there is no cheating, and a happily ever after.*

The deal was sealed the moment she stepped onto that stage. It was like seeing a ghost. Sunshine-blonde hair, pale skin, and azure eyes that held a thousand secrets. I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block. And I didn’t care either. All I knew was that I had to have her…no matter the cost. One-million dollars later and she became just that. Mine to break. Mine to use. Mine to keep. We all have secrets, and when I discover hers, no one will be able to save her from me. 

Totally Booked UK Review: Step into a dark mafia romance that had me loving and hating the least characters at different points throughout the story. Kidnapped off the street on her way home from college Fallon is kept in a dark windowless cell for days before being sold at an auction to the highest bidder. Markus knew that he needed to bid on her the moment he laid eyes on her. With her looking just like a girl from his past.

As second in command in the Moretti crime family he isn’t someone who gets vacation days. But calls in some time off and heads to a mountain lodge with Fallon. Bought for $1 million he isn’t sure what he is going to do with her, but being away from the outside world gives him the time he needs. Their relationship is a difficult one, flipping between caring/wanting to captor/captive. Although it is clear there is chemistry between them – it’s just Markus getting his money’s worth, right?

Wrong, there is an outside source pulling some strings and they are forced to deal with ghosts from the past. Navigating trust boundaries, emotions and life within the mafia lifestyle.

Stolen Innocence: A Dark Stalker Mafia Romance (The Moretti Crime Family Book 3) by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman

**This is a complete full-length standalone dark romance. Please be advised it contains mature themes and sexual situations.”

When I was a little girl, I thought the world of him. Then he showed the dark monster lurking beneath. For years I’ve watched her. Stalked her. Followed her. At first, it was about protecting her. Keeping her safe, and out of harm’s way. Then it became a full-blown obsession. I vowed never to touch her again, to protect her from everyone, including myself. When dark enemies lurking in the shadows threaten to take all that away I know I’ll do anything to keep my butterfly safe…. even betray the only family I’ve ever known.

Totally Booked UK Review: Eight years ago Lucca met a young ten-year-old girl, Claire, who lived next door to his apartment. Forming a friendship he looked out for her and bought the little things that she needed. Saving her from her abusive father one day who he killed in front of her eyes. Unknown to her he has been looking out for her ever since. Finding an adoptive family for her and sending money for whatever she needed.

At eighteen Claire is just starting adult life, getting ready to finish high school and look at college. Her life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped and held hostage. With Lucca coming to her rescue and discovering that she is no longer the young girl he remembered., she is now a young woman. Going on the run they travel long distances staying in motels overnight. With Claire starting to crush on Lucca, however, he pushes her away from her, both due to the age gap and the dark/dangerous life is part of.

Life throws them a curveball requiring Lucca to go back to the man he deceived to gain his help ensuring Claire is safe and sound. Realising just how deeply he feels for her and how he needs her in his life.

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About The Authors

J.L. Beck

J.L. Beck writes steamy romance that’s unapologetic. Her heroes are alphas who take what they want and are willing to do anything for the woman they love. She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course steam. Leaving her readers gasping, and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks. Her books range from grey, to dark but always end with a happily ever after. Inside the pages of her books, you’ll always find one of your favourite tropes. 

She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since. She lives in Wisconsin and is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part-time. 

Visit her website for more info: www.beckromancebooks.com

C. Hallman

Born and raised in Germany, Cassandra attended business school in her hometown before immigrating to America when she was only eighteen. At nineteen, she married her husband, who was active duty military at that time. Together, they travelled the country for years, before finally settling down. Now, she lives in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband of sixteen years, their three children, two dogs, and one hairless cat. With a love for reading, that love slowly transpired into writing, she put her fingers to the keyboard and started writing about the dark side of romance. 

C. Hallman is a USA Today Bestselling Author who wrote her debut novel in 2018 and has since published over 100 books in various romance subgenres. Her works have been on numerous bestseller lists and have been translated into 8 languages around the world.

Visit her website for more info: www.authorchallman.com

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