Closer Than Blood

The standalone prequel to the Switchblade Romance series, this book can be read as an HEA or an HFN. 

Pagan Freemantle is the innocent woman unwillingly dragged into her younger sibling's plan to do away with their estranged older half-brother. On discovering she is expected to pay for the hit, her attempt to make a deal throws her headlong into an affair with an irresistible, yet dangerous man.

Against his better judgement, hitman Frank Mancini, falls hard for Pagan. He can't keep away, even though loving her will lead to his destruction.

Richard Mason, the elusive millionaire half-brother, schemes in the background, aware of the murderous plan and launching a bitter counter-attack. When a road trip to California ends with shocking revelations, Pagan and Frank have to fight each other for their deep and lasting passion.

A saga of a gangster's obsession and love untamed in the glittering heart of corporate Manhattan.