
BEAUTIFUL MONSTER: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance Mafia
Zoe Everly
Shadows & Sunshine #2
A scarred mafia enforcer offers a compassionate nurse protection — and discovers she's his greatest weakness.
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BEAUTIFUL MONSTERSome monsters are made, some are born. But every monster can be loved.★★★★★When compassionate nurse Arianna Torres treats the scarred, dangerous Luca Rossi in her ER, she never expects to be drawn into his shadowy world of power and violence.Luca Rossi, feared enforcer of Chicago's most notorious crime family, has spent twenty years being whispered about in dark corners the monster with the scarred face who shows no mercy. But when his ex-boyfriend Detective James Moretti begins stalking and threatening her, Arianna finds herself accepting Luca's unexpected offer of protection.As rival families and corrupt cops close in around them, Arianna discovers the man behind the monster—someone capable of both calculated violence and surprising tenderness. For Luca, the nurse with healing hands becomes his greatest vulnerability and his unexpected redemption.When Arianna is kidnapped and used as bait in a deadly power play, Luca must unleash the monster within to save her. But will Arianna still choose the man once she's witnessed the full extent of what he's capable of?Beautiful Monster is a thrilling mafia romance where danger and devotion collide. Perfect for fans of protective alpha heroes, strong heroines who see beyond the scars, and passionate romance amidst life-or-death stakes.One-click today to discover if the scarred enforcer and the compassionate nurse can build a future together in Chicago's unforgiving underworld!"A breathtaking journey of acceptance, protection, and unexpected love that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page!" - Bestselling AuthorContent Warning: Contains mature themes including violence, stalking, abduction, strong language, and steamy scenes. Intended for adult readers only.
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