Book profile
The Merciless King
- Subgenre
- romantasy
- Edition year
- 2024-08-27
- Spice
- Heat not verified
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The Merciless King follows a recently discharged US Marine who goes undercover in the Baldassare mafia to locate his kidnapped cousin, with support from billionaire Connor Barrett. He gains access to the criminal family by forming a connection with Gianna Baldassare, a mafia member determined to escape her family's illegal lifestyle. Initially intending to use Gianna without remorse for his mission, he soon finds himself drawn to her, undermining his original plan. When Gianna uncovers his true identity as an undercover operative, she is caught between her loyalty to her family and her longing for freedom. The pair must navigate the threats of organized crime, conflicting allegiances, and their budding romance, with the cost of their choices far higher than either expected.
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- Forbidden Love: “He found me a way in. Her name is Gianna Baldassare.” source
- Hidden Identity: “Until I learn Braxton’s not who he says he is” source
- Strong Heroine: “My friend Mia got out. There has to be a way for me to escape this life.” source
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Content notes
- kidnapping
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kidnapping: “undercover in the Baldassare mafia searching for my kidnapped cousin” Source
