Skin Games

When a mafia princess falls for a two-bit hoodlum an unhappy don plays some rough games in order to separate the two lovers. Sean O’Donnell is a man who always keeps his word, especially to a lady. His good-for-nothing old man left his mother flat. When she gets ill, Sean assures her that he will never be like his father; if he makes a promise he will keep it, no matter what the cost. When local mob boss Mario Torretta’s daughter Nicole falls for Sean, the Don is not pleased, and makes it known that Sean is not good enough for his princess. However, Nicole is in love and begs Sean to stick by her. Once Sean gives his word, no amount of pressure from the Don will weaken his resolve. Sean will endure and persevere to keep his promise to Nicole, and to his mother.Adam Pepper writes with zeal, verve, and a steak knife to the throat. -Scott Nicholson, Author of Liquid FearReservoir Dogs meets Romeo and Juliet in this brutal crime drama for fans of Dennis Lehane, Andrew Vachss and Charlie Huston.