The Wicked: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Wicked Trilogy Book 1)

He is the king of mafia kings.

She’s the risk. He’s the ruin. Together, they unleash the storm.
Elio
They call me “The Wicked.”

I’ve earned that name with blood, silence, and the weight of every secret I carry.

As head of the Marino Family, nothing slips past me. Not lies. Not weakness. Not fear.

But when she enters my world…everything tilts.

Zahra
I’m dangerous—and I’ve had to be.

I grew up with men who treated bullets like sugar cubes.

I’ve risen from the streets to create the most notorious gang of thieves in the country. But after a job goes wrong, my crew and I are held captive by The Wicked, and I’ll do just about anything to take advantage of it. Even if it means working with the most deadly man I’ve ever encountered, and pulling off the biggest heist I’ve ever dreamed of.

I’m dancing with the devil, and the cost might be my body–my very soul.

But I’m willing to pay the price if it means I get him…

The Wicked is slow burn mafia meets heist romance that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please see the author’s content note at the beginning of the book.

The Wicked
*Enemies to lovers
*Forced proximity
*Who did this to you?
*Touch her/him and die
*Morally gray MMCs
*Blackmail
*Revenge

Zahra: Before we begin, we’d love to say—

Zahra and Elio: Welcome to our world.

Zahra: I’ll start off by saying this story is about criminals. Dark, twisted, arrogant sons of—

Elio: We want to ensure you have the correct perception of the Mafia before you proceed. They are not to be glorified in any way, as they are way more ruthless, violent, and deceptive than you might have been led to believe.

Zahra: When it comes to the real Mafia—

Elio: And if you happen to spot them—

Zahra: You run like hell; they aren’t playing around—who am I kidding? If I spot a real Mafia, and a hot one likes me, goodbye, world—

Elio: To make sure we have all grounds covered, here is a list of trigger and content warnings to look out for.

Zahra: All the violence you’d expect from the Mafia—

Elio: Look, we have to stay competitive!

Zahra: Intimate partner abuse and violence. (takes a breath) Mentions of past child sexual abuse and death. Not detailed.

Elio:…

Zahra: Depression, discussions of self-harm, and suicide.

Elio: Kidnapping.

Zahra: (laughs) Oh, so we’re starting to spill our secrets? My kidnapping or your kidnapping? What about the torture?

Elio: There was only a little bit of that. (pause) And lots of intense sexual encounters.

Zahra: (winks) Also that.

Elio: Okay, I think that covers it. I’m done here. Want to find somewhere a little more private?

Zahra: (laughs)