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Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Sky, an unforgettable golden retriever mafia romance set in modern-day Italy, bursting with violence, dripping with blood, and crackling with desire. We spent weeks planning this trip to Sicily together. And I was damn sure going to enjoy it, even if my lying, cheating boyfriend just abandoned me. I push aside self-pity to venture out and take photographs. Later, I lock eyes with a stranger at a bar. This tattooed god, Constantine, is way out of my league, but to my surprise, he's all in--every inch. And up in his hotel suite, he claims me for his own. Over and over again. Constantine's touch helps take away the pain, and he possesses me like I've never known. I fall hard. But beneath his kindness to me, to his family, to his dog, I sense danger. How could I know that to the city of Rome, he's a brutal enforcer? When I trust the wrong man, I discover just how dangerous Constantine can be. He may call me sweetheart, but the Roman Republic calls him Emperor--and trembles at his feet.
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The Ruler: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This intense mafia romance contains explicit sexual content with multiple detailed scenes, strong graphic violence involving a brutal enforcer, pervasive strong language, and dark themes of organized crime. Intended for mature adult readers only.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, dubious consent, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be captivated by the dangerous mafia enforcer who shows unexpected tenderness and the heroine who discovers his dark secret.