Bücher von Melony Ann

Dangerous. Vindictive. Ruthless. Fearless. Demonic. Satanic. Satan himself. Mafia King. All words that describe me, Lucinio Mafia's leader. The boss. I've taken my family name to heights not even I dared to dream of. Very few know the price I've paid to get here. They don't know the darkness I crawl out of every single day for the sake of my family; my name. It's that darkness, the evil inside, that keeps me as guarded as I am. Especially against her. Dallas Cassidy is barely more than a girl. She's the princess of Viper's Venom, a motorcycle club with a reputation just as vicious as mine. The little sister of the leader of VV, who just happens to be my best friend. No one has been able to bust down my walls the way she has, but she's way too good for a man like me. I'll ruin her. One sentence that rocks me and my entire family to our core has the blackness in my soul taking complete control. I want nothing more than to destroy the entire world with my wrath alone. To protect the woman who owns me from being incinerated by the flames chasing me down, I put more and more distance between her and the demons that live inside me. Only, I know I need her love. I won't survive without it. ~ Phoenix Rising is a dark, mafia, age gap, brother's best friend, best friend's little sister romance with violent themes, graphic mental health descriptions, mentions of child abuse (not by MC), mentions of miscarriage, descriptions of kidnapping, and adult content that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Runaway. That's what I'm called back home. A runaway. No one seems to believe that I didn't actually run. I left because it was the only way for me to survive. If I hadn't, I would've given into the demon that torments me daily. Two years later, in the Florida sun, I'm finally free of the suppression that held me down. But not from the darkness. I exist in a world that frightens me and keeps me moving in one direction. I walk a very straight line down the path of safety. Assurance. Where no one can hurt me except the evil fiend in my mind. Until one day, my entire world is flipped upside down. I'm shoved violently into the midnight blackness that exists in my own head. Then, a glint of light comes in the form of two men. Two police officers with the Gainesville Police Department. They want to be my light in the darkness. To help me destroy it. They're determined to prove that love is the greatest weapon of all. While I want to believe them, I'm not sure I can. Sometimes, the pull of the shadow world is too strong... ~ This book is a steamy, age gap, cop romance ménage with MF, MFM and MM scenes. It mentions past SA and contains violence and threats, obsession (not perpetrated by MCs or FMC), intense description of a mental breakdown, PTSD induced panic attacks, and PTSD and mental health themes that may not be suitable for all readers. ~ Firebird Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Nonfiction

I'm perfectly content letting people believe what they want about me, but it's not easy being a high-ranking officer in law enforcement who is bi-sexual. Luckily, I found someone who shares my sexuality and attitude about it being no one's business. Captain DJ Rens. My partner and best friend. We have each other. We have jobs with the Gainesville Police Department that we both love. And when we need to scratch our itch to share a woman, we head directly to our favorite club, Sapphire's, a club filled with the type of women we long for. When it's over, we send them on their way. That is until the one night that changes our lives forever. We'll never be the same. Not after having a taste of her. The only women we've ever wanted to stay. To be ours. But we don't have a chance to explore the possibilities she promises because we are violently thrown into a dark world of secrets and lies that we must unravel. Because it's not only lives at risk this time... It's our hearts. ~ This book is a spicy, age gap, cop romance ménage with MF, MFM and MM scenes. It mentions past and current abuse of a child (not by MCs or FMC) and dark, violent themes that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

They say a cop is sixty to seventy-five percent more likely to get a divorce. As a Captain with Gainesville, Florida's, Police Department, I can attest to just how accurate that statistic is. I'm currently getting a divorce from wife number three. I'll fight her with everything I have, but my divorce has raged on for over a year with no end in sight. Needless to say, I've sworn off love forever. I'm done. With the woman I consider one of my best friends by my side, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to stay sane and focused on what matters. Soon, though, lines we've drawn between us blur. Walls we've built are bulldozed to the ground. And just as we're emerging from the dust, another mystery girl drops into our lap and knocks us both off our feet. I know immediately none of us are getting out of this with our hearts intact. As my own, personal battle rages on, will either of them come out on the other side with me? Or will the flames licking at our heels consume us? ~ This book is a spicy, age gap, cop romance ménage with MF, FMF, and FF scenes. It mentions abuse of a child, DV, SA, past child SA, and substance abuse (none of that perpetrated by FMCs or MC) and mental health themes that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Matt: My tenacity and decision-making skills are two of the things that make me a good Lieutenant. Until Lyric Sharpe shows up to ruin my day. And just because I'm a glutton for punishment, I had to go and add a drunken night with my best friend, Captain DJ Rens, into the mix to top off the sudden feelings I've grown for my friend with benefits, Mariah Carter. This isn't going to end well. Lyric: Men can't handle me. I'm far too sassy, and too much of a brat. When Matt, my direct commanding officer, shows interest in me, I'm thrown for a loop. But I have a serious thing for my roommate, Mariah, and my Captain, DJ. DJ: When I became a Captain, I did it with the stipulation that I still be allowed to do patrol. When Mariah enters my life, I regret everything about that decision. Now, she's all I want. Well, her, Matt, and Lyric. Mariah: After a drunken night of mind-blowing passion with Lyric I hoped would end the feelings I have for DJ and Matt, I realized those feelings aren't going away. Everything comes to light with our lives on the line... ~ This book is a fast-paced, action-packed story with an age gap, mental health themes, and multiple POVs. There are FF, MM, FMF, MFM, and MFMF spicy scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Home is where a person can realize and follow their dreams. Where they feel safe and secure. Loved. That was never my life in the United Kingdom, where I was born. America. Land of the free. My dream. Home. As far away from all of my tormentors and bullies as I can possibly be. An entire six thousand mile ocean between us. Gainesville, Florida, is a city where I can begin to heal from the scars of my past. A chance encounter with the dangerously sexy Captain DJ Rens of the Gainesville Police Department threatens to derail all of my plans. I wanted to start over. I hadn't intended on the wickedly tantalizing, ungodly commanding, frustratingly enticing man to bulldoze my walls to the ground. But happily ever after has never existed in my world. When my past crashes into the safety of the world I built, all of the walls DJ broke through are quickly fortified. DJ is everything I've ever wanted, but I'm terrified of getting hurt. Avoiding that level of pain might be worth letting the love DJ promises with his actions and words slip away... ~ This book is a steamy, age gap, cop romance with heavily detailed mental health themes and mentions of physical violence, bullying and SA (not perpetrated by MC) from FMC's past. This book may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Most people think I have a pretty good head on my shoulders. I have a good job. I'm a Sergeant with the Gainesville Police Department. I'm a commander on the SWAT team. I'm a single dad. I work hard to make sure my son has everything I didn't. I've never complained. I put my head down and push through whatever I face because everything I do is for my son. But I have a secret. A secret I fear could destroy everything I've worked for. I've done very well at hiding it behind a carefully crafted persona. No one knows what I keep hidden. Until I'm sent on an undercover mission with my best friend. Lieutenant Matt Chance. The man owns my heart and doesn't even know it. I try to keep my feelings private, but when he becomes the target of the cunning serial killer we're trying to take down, I'll do everything I need to do to protect him. Even if it destroys me in the process. ~ This book is a steamy MM cop romance with mentions of mental health themes and real life issues that face the LGBTQI+ Community. It may not be suitable for all readers. ~

I'm a Lieutenant with Gainesville Police Department and a Commander with our SWAT team. My job is my life, and I like it that way. No chance my heart can get broken. As fate would have it, my Captain drops Lyric Sharpe into my lap. Her Field Training Officer is out with an injury, so guess who gets stuck with her? Me. She's a sassy new recruit. A brat who doesn't take orders and challenges me on every level. I hate it because it appeals to every part of me that needs to be in control. Before I know what she's done to me, Lyric has burrowed into the cockles of my cold heart. I want to spend all of my time with her. In typical Matt Chance fashion, though, I make a mistake that shatters all the progress we've made, causing her to flee right back into the fog she had just managed to escape from. I refuse to give up on her or us. Hopefully, I can make it to her in time before I lose her forever to the clutches of the demons who haunt her. ~ This book is a spicy cop romance with mental health themes and mentions of physical violence. It may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Sometimes, I want to run away to a place no one knows me. Where no one will judge me. Somewhere I'll be left alone. Maybe then I could live my life the way I want to. Even I know that's wishful thinking. My agent would hunt me down. I am contracted for another book, after all. Something to give Alexander's Publishing House, the largest publishers in the world, another bestseller to tuck under their belt. But when my best friend is murdered in cold blood, writing is the last thing on my mind. The only thing keeping me standing is the woman investigating my friend's murder. Officer Lyric Sharpe. She's stunning. I can't stop thinking about her. Before I know it, I become the sole focus of my friend's murderer's attention. And never in a million years would I have guessed who it is. I have to rely on Lyric and her unmatched instincts and skills in order for me to survive and show her that her love is the greatest gift of all. ~ This book is a FF cop romance with mental health themes and may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Given my ladies' man reputation, most people wouldn't think of me as romantic. I'm tough. I can be gruff. A hard ass. I know being a Captain with the Gainesville Police Department has probably gotten me more than a few dates. Truthfully, all I've ever wanted is to settle down. I've just never found the right woman to do it with. Until Mariah Marie comes into my life. She's enchanting. Beautiful. Sweet. Intelligent. Fierce. She has a wicked sense of humor, and a tantalizing way with words. Her popularity as a romance author has grown exponentially in a very short period of time. Wherever she graces with her presence, a call for service is sure to follow. Calls I usually assign myself to. I don't trust anyone else to keep the girl I'm falling in love with safe. When the innocent adoration of one of her fans becomes sinister, I'll do whatever it takes to protect my girl. Suddenly, we're both thrust into a dangerous world that threatens to destroy us. A world I don't know either of us will make it out of alive. ~ This book is steamy cop romance with heavily detailed mental health themes and life-threatening moments that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Moving across the country may have been the worst thing I have ever done in my entire life. Maybe it was a cop out and all I was doing was running away from my problems. What I was not doing was looking to ever fall in love again. And then Matt came along and wouldn't leave me alone. It was my own fault. I turned to him in the midst of one of the worst panic attacks I had ever had in my life, and he refused to let me go. My past came back to haunt me when my father decided that fifteen hundred miles of distance was still too close. He was one of the reasons I left, but it wasn't enough. Now, I have to wonder if Matt will really stick by me, or if he'll be the reason I fall into a darkness I can never come back from. ~ This book is a steamy cop romance with heavy and detailed mental health themes and may not be suitable for all readers. ~

My relationship with my favorite author, Mariah Marie, started with a message telling her I love her books. She actually messaged me back and made my entire day. We talked every day from then on, and our relationship blossomed into this explosion of passionate fire. I've always been willing to do anything for love. Even if it means leaving everything I know behind. We couldn't be happier. Everything changes the day Mariah comes home terrified. She's shaken to her core. I've never seen my girl so terrified. I feel like I'm out of my depth, and I'm forced to get help. Problem is, I don't know anyone except our sexy, tattooed neighbor, Lieutenant Matt Chance, an incredibly hot cop who Mariah and I are head over heels in love with. Matt could possibly be the biggest mistake, or the best decision I've ever made. He confesses his feelings and makes a vow to protect us both, no matter the cost. I'm not sure he realizes the power he holds over me and Mariah. He'll either save us, or destroy us both forever. ~ This book is a spicy cop romance ménage with MF, FF, and FMF romantic scenes. It contains heavily detailed mental health themes and life-threatening moments. It may not be suitable for all readers. ~

I'm Chicago Police Department's problem Lieutenant, and I like it that way. I lead my own Major Crimes Task Force. My brother is Lucinio Mafia's fearless King, and my cousin is the leader of the Crane Mafia. It's only obvious that I'm going to have an authority problem, which I do, and want to lead things my own way, also what I do. I'm good at my job. Probably why I still have one. But that all crashes down when I find out the woman who once possessed my heart has a dark past that still has its vicious claws in her. Skyla Winters might just be a friend who became a painful to be around acquaintance, but I'll never allow her demons to drag her back to the hell she came from. Only, Skyla and I have history, and it's not that innocent. I'll do whatever I need to do to protect her, but I'll be damned if she thinks she'll ever hold my heart in her hands again. ~ This book is a steamy Dark Cop/Mafia Romance. It is a second chance, fake engagement romance with dark, graphic, violent themes, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

There are five things I know very well about myself. I'm dominant. I'm the Alpha male in all aspects of my life, friends and job included. I'm protective of those I care about and love. I'm a really good Captain at our local fire department. And I'm in love with Lila Mancini. Local celebrity. The princess of Piper Falls. Everyone falls under her spell. The problem? She's completely off-limits. Seven years younger than me, way out of my league in every sense of the word, and my best friend's little sister. Of course I do what any other man following Bro Code would do. I push her away as far as possible while doing all I can to keep her near for my own selfish needs; breaking my own heart and soul in the process. Until one night changes everything. One night that could either push us into each other's arms… …or destroy our lives irrevocably. ~ This book has spicy content and language that may not be suitable for all readers, infidelity (Not by the MMC or FMC), and dark themes. ~

My entire life, I knew I was gay. The problem was, I didn't want to admit it to myself. So, I didn't. I dated women. A lot of them. I was even in a long term relationship with one. But I could never get off unless I was thinking about a guy. Well, let's be honest here. One guy. One. My best friend, Lance. We've worked together in the Lucinio Mafia for years. We're close. He's out, and he's proud of it. It's something I've always admired and secretly loved about him. Just when I start to feel comfortable with myself and we're ready to reveal our relationship, though, chaos in the form of a sixteen-year-old girl whirls into our life, turning it upside down and backwards. She needs our help. We need her light. But with her comes a Texas sized tornado of mayhem and a lot of questions that beg to be answered. I'm just not convinced we'll get those answers before the twister licking at our heels swallows us all whole… ~ This book is a steamy Dark Mafia Romance. It is an MM romance with dark, graphic, violent themes, mentions of child illness, a health scare, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

The end to my father's reign of tyranny was the beginning of a new life for me and my family. My brother settled into his role as leader of the Lucinio Mafia well. And I finally got what I've always wanted. A life away from the mafia. I've settled contentedly into my role as CEO of Lucinio Tech. But the jerk left us an eighteen year old, five feet three inch, gorgeous brunette disaster. I'm convinced everything that comes out of her pretty mouth is bull, but she has everyone fooled. Including my brother. I refuse to let her out of my sight, so I've put her to work as my office assistant until I can figure out all of the secrets she's hiding, and unravel all of her lies. But that was a mistake. She's starting to make me catch feelings I had no intention of ever having for anyone. The more truth I uncover, the more danger I sense. Lines I've clearly drawn become blurred. Before I know it, I'm pulled right back into the dark world I left. Something in me needs to keep her safe. I just hope she doesn't steal my heart before it's over. ~ This book is a steamy Dark CEO/Mafia Romance. It is an enemies to lovers age gap romance with dark, graphic, violent themes, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Being promoted to detective, I expected my schedule would become more chaotic. I live for adrenaline, so it was a perk that I was all for.When a large case ends up on my desk, I throw all my time at it.I finally get the break I've been waiting for, but it comes with a challenge of epic proportions that I'm not prepared for in the slightest.He's a six foot something, pure muscle, and all attitude, eighteen-year-old, All-Star Quarterback who happens to still be a senior in high school.Despite my best efforts to keep things platonic and friendly, my attraction to him only grows. Xavier belongs to me. So, when his life implodes, I won't let him fight the battle alone.He's not the only one in a war, though. When I realize mine could touch him, all bets are off, and I do something I never thought I'd ever do.I hope I'll survive long enough to make sure he comes out of this unscathed. Content Warning:- MM Romance- Age Gap- Dark Themes- Talk of SA by a teacher- Violence**Previously published in the Love and Unity Anthology!**

The battle my father led was supposed to be a rescue mission. It was anything but. It was an ambush I didn't know about until it was over. A war that no one walked away from. Except my little sister. I was forced to take on the role of the Alpha of our pack. I was eighteen. After the dust settled, our pack was nearly destroyed. Decimated. I was broken. In far more ways than losing my parents. A wolf's connection to the rest of his pack is strong. But that of an Alpha? The pack is our responsibility. Losing anyone takes a toll on us that's indescribable. It's like losing a limb. My job is to avenge my pack; my parents. I lost my entire family. I don't have time for stupid things like mates. My wolf doesn't agree. As soon as he caught Kaia's scent when my dead mother, who is one of my spirit guides, called me to the edge of our territory when she was in danger, that was it. For both of us, much to my dismay. But she's human. There's no way in all of the Hells I'll ever accept her as my mate. Ever. Shifters and humans don't mate. It's a rule I put in place years ago. A rule to protect humans from suffering the same fate my human father and human sister-in-law did. On the day I plan to reject her as my mate to the Moon Goddess, hidden secrets are revealed that throw us both into chaos and threaten to consume our entire world. Now, I face the biggest decision of my life. Do I give in to the call of my wolf's heart, or lead us both down a path of destruction neither of us will ever come back from? Content Warning:- Paranormal Wolf/Shifter Romance- Kidnapping- Dark Themes- Age Gap

I didn't always want to be a cop. That would mean stepping into my father's shoes, and I hate him. Little did I know, choosing the profession would be the best thing that ever happened to me because it led me to the love of my life. Nicole. I fell hard and fast for my girl and the baby she carried. They both quickly became not only everything I wanted, but also everything I didn't know I needed. When Nicole's life is threatened by an unknown gang in my city, I vow to her that she'll be safe. I throw all of my resources at the unknown threat, but come up empty-handed. My wife's growing fear pulls at my heartstrings. In order to keep her from harm, I find myself crossing lines I'd always been shielded from. But I'll do whatever it takes to protect my family. Even if it means being pulled into a dark underworld I can never come back from. ~ This book is a steamy Cop/Mafia Romance that has dark and violent themes, physical violence, body-shaming, bullying and taunting, is an age-gap, and has strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Being the leader of the largest and most powerful mafia in the entire world didn't leave me time to fall in love. Unfortunately for me, the Goddess of Love doesn't give a damn about schedules or how much free time I have. She strikes when she wants to. She does it furiously, without prejudice, and comes in the form of the exotically beautiful and completely forbidden Arianna Massena, daughter of a rival mafia. I do everything I can to stay away from her, but when her father tries marrying her off to the son of another mafia, I'm forced to take action. I won't lose my girl to anyone else, and there's no way I'll ever let her be treated like nothing more than property or a bargaining chip. I've never been afraid to do what needs to be done to protect my family. Everyone knows I'm ruthless. But no one dared dream of the dangerous lengths I'll go to protect the woman I love… ~ This book is a steamy Age-Gap/Mafia Romance that has dark and violent themes, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

My brothers and I spent most of our lives running missions for or with our father, leader of the Crane Mafia. The killings never mattered much to me or Nick. We've always been able to compartmentalize them and move on. Not our little brother. They all weighed on Jason. I was bred to take over my family's mafia. Being the first born, it was something I knew was going to happen, but I didn't expect it would as soon as it did. One fateful day that none of us will ever be able to forget or forgive. A day that changed all of our lives forever. The day that made Jason and Nick run from mafia life. A day all of my dreams came to a screeching halt. I've been thrust into a world both familiar and impossibly unfamiliar. I'm not just doing what my father says anymore. I'm not running missions. I'm leading them. I'm the boss. I'm the leader of one of the most powerful mafias in the entire world. And I'm not anywhere near ready. ~ This book is a steamy Coming of Age/College/Mafia Romance with cocky MMCs and sassy FMCs. It has dark and violent themes, kidnapping, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Last year, the girl of my dreams walked into my office for an interview. I haven't been able to get her out of my head since. Jessa Halloway is beautiful, quiet, and mysterious. Ever since I saw her, I haven't been able to stop thinking about making her mine. Problem is, I'm the CEO of Crane Enterprises. Her boss. When Jessa doesn't show up to work one day, my protective instincts go into overdrive. She's a creature of habit. Never been late. I wasn't expecting the danger lurking in the shadows. I'll be damned if I let them get their hands on her. Not with the allies I have at my side. Defending her means admitting I love her and diving back into the dangerous, dark as midnight world I fought so hard to leave. I'll do anything to keep her safe. Even if it costs me everything. ~ This book is a steamy CEO/Mafia Romance that has dark and violent themes, mental health themes, emotional abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, physical assault, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

I'm perfectly content being a billionaire CEO. A bachelor playboy. The tabloids call me a Bedroom God. I relish it. Until Breetana flips my entire world upside down. Hiring her as my Executive Assistant is both the best and worst decision I've ever made. Breetana is everything I've ever wanted in a woman. She's beautiful. She stands up to me. Doesn't take my crap. But one phone call changes my entire life. Something in Breetana shifts. She suddenly transforms into a scared, jumpy girl instead of the fearless woman I'm falling in love with. No way I'm leaving her alone to deal with whatever demons she's hiding from me. I didn't expect to be thrown into a world of crime, mafias, and the cartel, but I don't care. Breetana is worth the risk. She's become my everything, and I won't let anything or anyone hurt my girl. ~ This book is a steamy CEO/Mafia Romance that has dark and violent themes, emotional abuse, mental abuse, mentions of physical and SA from the FMC's past, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

I don't know what's worse. Not knowing who killed my parents when I was ten years old, or being a kid alone in the streets of Manhattan. Luckily, I was saved by Ethan Crane, a mafia boss who treated me like his own son. I made it my life's mission to avenge my parent's death. With the Crane Mafia's support, I've been close many times only to be led to a dead end. Still, we've never given up. Then I met Dani Jade. Beautiful. Fiercely independent. I made a promise to Dani that my family and I would keep her safe from the phantoms she's running from. Unbeknownst to us, I'm her salvation, and she might be the key to my past. Her phantoms could be my demons. To save her and get my revenge, I'm violently shoved back into the darkness I spent so many years separating myself from. But I'll embrace my evil if it means saving the woman who managed to chip away the ice around my heart… ~ This book is a steamy Cop/Mafia Romance that has dark and violent themes, kidnapping, MM Romance (side characters), and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~

Being a gay man in a law enforcement community has never been easy for me. It's a secret I've kept ever since I admitted to myself what I've known my entire life. Guarding that secret when I became the right-hand man to the most powerful mafia boss in the world, and also my sister's husband, was even more important. I couldn't allow those in my command to think differently of me because of my sexual orientation. Then I met Robby. Sexy. Handsome. Smart. So perfect in every way. When Robby becomes the target of the Crane Family's ultimate enemy, I'm faced with losing the only man I'll ever love. Damn if anyone thinks that's happening. As an ATF agent, I've had to cross lines to take down the bad guys. As Crane Mafia's second in command, I'll do what needs to be done to protect my family. The world thinks Ryan Crane or Josh Lucinio are dangerous when backed into a corner. As a man in love... I'm about to become the darkest force this world has ever seen to keep what's mine safe. ~ This book is a steamy MM/Mafia romance dealing with dark and violent themes, including kidnapping and vulgar language, that may not be suitable for some readers. ~

I never saw Jessa coming, but sitting next to her in class was the best decision I've ever made. Her wide, innocent eyes haunt my dreams, and I can't stop thinking about my lips on hers. She's made for me. Mine. Then, my mafia boss father becomes obsessed with my sexy, beautiful girlfriend. Complications inevitably arise. He's not getting his hands on my girl. Despite my billions and unlimited resources to keep her hidden from my family, my father sets his sights on my girl. I discover real quick just how far I'll go to be her fiercest defender. But she begins acting strange. Fearful. To protect her, I have two choices. Unleash a darkness that I've fought so hard to keep hidden deep within… …or leave… ~ This book is a steamy College/Mafia Romance that has dark and violent themes, child abuse, mental health themes, emotional abuse, DA, physical assault, mental abuse, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. ~