Brutal Collateral: An Irish Mafia Enemies to Lovers Arranged Marriage Dark Romance (Quinlan Empire, Book 1)

About this book

Griffin Quinlan, a rising power in the Irish Mafia, has spent years nursing a cold, vengeful obsession for a woman who vanished from his life long ago. When an alliance with a rival family forces him into an arranged marriage, he is stunned to discover his bride is none other than his long-lost flame. However, the woman standing before him is no longer the girl he remembers; she is Ava Zervas, a fierce, mouthy, and lethal Navy elite who has been hiding in plain sight. This explosive enemies-to-lovers romance thrives on high stakes and hidden identities. While the marriage is meant to be a strategic contract, it quickly devolves into a volatile game of power and desire. Ava is far from a submissive trophy; she is a battle-hardened survivor who refuses to be controlled, matching Griffin’s intensity at every turn. As they navigate a dangerous web of betrayal and deep-seated secrets, their past connection ignites a friction that is as destructive as it is undeniable. Blending gritty suspense, witty banter, and intense chemistry, *Brutal Collateral* delivers a fresh take on the mafia genre. It is a high-octane journey where obsession meets defiance, proving that some fires never truly burn out.