Beautifully Cruel By — J.t. Geissinger

The Queens & Monsters Series (including Ruthless Creatures and Carnal Urges ) features characters like Declan and Diego, who appear first in the Beautifully Cruel books.

(Moderate heat with a heavy focus on emotional tension and banter) Narrative Style Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger

Mafia Romance, Forced Proximity, Protector/Guardian, Grumpy x Sunshine (with a bite) The Queens & Monsters Series (including Ruthless Creatures

Killian Black , Liam’s brother, described as a "magnificent bastard" and a powerful billionaire with a darker moral compass. Book 2: Cruel Paradise Higher intensity and even

A protective, slow-burn romance sparked by a rainy-night rescue and fueled by a year of silent pining over diner coffee. Book 2: Cruel Paradise

Higher intensity and even more morally gray themes, expanding the world of "The Thirteen". Reader Cheat Sheet: Tropes & Highlights

Liam Black , an enigmatic Irish mafia boss with a notorious reputation for violence and a "king of the shadows" aura.