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Empire of Pain

J L Beck (2023-06-13)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesTorrio Empire #
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentVery Steamy
LanguageStrong

Synopsis

Lies. Betrayal. Pain. Notorious arms dealer Callum Torrio will do whatever he has to do to get the woman he loves back. A war between the crime families is brewing, and if they aren't careful, they'll end up right in the middle of it. Forced into hiding, Callum knows he must do whatever he can to keep Bianca and their unborn baby safe. Loving her makes him vulnerable, but letting her go... isn't an option. When the truths to all their secrets are revealed, will they find happiness, or will the pain of their pasts destroy them? **This is the final book in the Torrio Empire and is NOT a standalone. Please check the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book before reading as this book contains material that might be disturbing to some readers.**

Tags

Romantic SuspenseCrime FictionDark RomanceMafia Romance

Empire of Pain: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark mafia romance contains graphic violence, explicit sexual content, pregnancy peril, organized crime warfare, and traumatic situations. The book includes trigger warnings and is the final installment of a series.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, very steamy sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, emotional abuse, captivity, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who love high-stakes mafia romance with possessive alphas and dangerous criminal intrigue will be riveted.