Deadly Deceit: A Rivals to Lovers Mafia Romance by Settle Myer

Delancy

Most people have normal, boring jobs. Not me.

I kill for a living.

I’m a hitman for the Queensboro Mob, and I’m on a path of vengeance, vowing to destroy my rival, the leader of the Empire mafia and the most powerful man in New York City.

But I find myself distracted by my beautiful neighbor.

I hate her.
I want her.
I’ve become obsessed with her.

I want to know everything about her.
Then I want to make her mine.

Noah

Being a mafia princess means eyes are always on me. It makes hiding my secrets difficult.

But they must stay hidden.
No matter what.
No distractions allowed.

I find myself distracted by my neighbor though.

He’s sexy.
He’s annoying.
I can’t stand him.

Yet there’s something about him that pulls me in.

Maybe it’s the way his gaze lingers on my body.
Or the secrets in his dark eyes.
But whatever it is, I’m determined to find out.

Deadly Deceit is the first book in a standalone duet. It's a dark cozy romance meaning the romance is sweet... but the story includes dark themes.

In this book you will find killing for pay, murder, the death of a parent, violence (stabbing, shooting, physical violence), mentions of child abuse, mentions of rape, suicidal thoughts, stalking, torture (not between main characters), blood play, profanity, graphic sex including pegging, anal play, degradation, slapping (during sex), praise, voyeurism, and a MFM scene.