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THE BOOKSHELVES


Welcome to the bookshelves! 

Below you will find each series, or standalone book, with attached series, category, and more details to go with the title. Because I have so many titles, new readers often feel overwhelmed when trying to decide where to start with my books. I hope this page will make it a little easier on you to choose by enabling you to look for specific details you like in your series/books.

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JOHN + SIENA
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  • CATEGORIES/SHELVES
  • CONNECTED WORLDS
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  • standalone duet; books should be read in order (Loyalty, then Disgrace)
  • no other books/series needed in order to read and enjoy
  • Modern day New York; Cosa Nostra
  • Romantic Suspense; erotic romance; organized crime/mafia
  • mental illness; forbidden romance; mafia principe and principessa
  • dark themes; moderate angst
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as the John + Siena Duet. Note, other series do not need John + Siena, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Guzzi Duet, Chicago War, DeLuca Duet, Filthy Marcellos, Donati Bloodlines Trilogy, (any) Legacy, Inflict, Effortless.
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Standalone Novels
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  • Standalone novels, no other books/series needed to read
  • Effortless is a crossover between the second generation of The Chicago War and Donati Bloodlines Trilogy (these series are not needed to read to understand/follow along/enjoy Effortless
EFFORTLESS
  • Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Mafia Relation, College and New Adult, Mafia Principe and Principessa
INFLICT
  • Romantic Suspense, Erotic Romance, Organized Crime, dark themes, high angst and high heat, Irish Mafia, broken hero and heroine, childhood friends
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as Effortless and Inflict. Note, other series do not need Effortless and Inflict, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Guzzi Duet, Chicago War, DeLuca Duet, Filthy Marcellos, Donati Bloodlines Trilogy, (any) Legacy
Cozen is a standalone in The Empires and Badlands world.
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Cross + Catherine
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  • CONNECTED WORLDS
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  • Standalone series
  • Crossover series between Donati Bloodlines Trilogy and Filthy Marcellos series
  • Series does not have to be read in order; each book is standalone; The Companion should only be read after Unruly. 
  • No other series/books need to be read to enjoy, understand, or follow along with this series.​
  • Italian, Mafia theme, Cosa Nostra, Organized Crime; New York - Amityville, Newport, Manhattan
  • Contemporary Romance; Erotic Romance; Romantic Suspense in later books
  • Dark themes; heavy angst
  • Teenage sweethearts to adult lovers; second/third chance romance; true love
  • High heat in later books
  • Always - Coming of Age into New Adult Romance
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as the Cross + Catherine series. Note, other series do not need Cross + Catherine, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Guzzi Duet, Chicago War, DeLuca Duet, Filthy Marcellos, Donati Bloodlines Trilogy, Inflict, (any) Legacy
Free reads for Cross + Catherine
  • Free reads should only be read after the series is finished as they are not spoiler free, or standalone.
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Guzzi Duet
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  • Standalone Duet
  • Books must be read in order: Unraveled, Entangled
  • Duet does not require any other books/series to be read to enjoy, understand, and follow along

  • Italian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, Organized Crime, Toronto Canada; Chicago
  • French-Italian hero; Italian heroine
  • Heavy angst; high heat; taboo theme
  • Forbidden romance (with a twist), second chance romance
  • Romantic Suspense; Erotic Romance
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as the Guzzi Duet. Note, other series do not need Guzzi Duet, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Chicago War, DeLuca Duet, Filthy Marcellos, Donati Bloodlines Trilogy, Inflict, (any) Legacy
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GUN MOLL TRILOGY
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  • Standalone Trilogy
  • Trilogy should be read in order: Gun Moll, Gangster Moll, Madame Moll
  • Co-author, Erin Ashley Tanner
  • Unrelated to any other books/series
  • Italian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, Organized Crime; New York, Brooklyn, Amityville
  • Interracial/Multicultural Romance, Romantic Suspense, Erotic Romance
  • Moderate heat; Moderate angst
  • Hero rising through the ranks of the mafia; badass heroine
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ORGANIZED CRIME ROMANCES - Audiobooks
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  • Audiobook titles (Lucian/Deathless)
  • Lucian - Narrated by John Thrust
  • Deathless & Divided - Narrated by Roberto Scarlato
  • Lucian - Italian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, moderate angst; New York
  • Deathless - Chicago Outfit, mafia, Chicago, hitman hero, arranged marriage
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Donati Bloodlines Trilogy
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  • Standalone Trilogy
  • Books must be read in order: Thin Lies, Thin Lines, Thin Lives
  • Trilogy does not require any other books/series to be read to enjoy, understand, and follow along
  • Behind the Bloodlines is a companion novella to the series and should only be read after the Trilogy
  • Italian mafia, Cosa Nostra, Organized Crime; Las Vegas and New York
  • Dark themes
  • Romantic Suspense, Erotic Romance, Thriller
  • High angst; blood and bang
  • High heat
  • Forbidden romance
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as the Donati Bloodlines Trilogy. Note, other series do not need Donati Bloodlines Trilogy, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Chicago War, DeLuca Duet, Filthy Marcellos, Guzzi Duet, Inflict, (any) Legacy
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DeLuca Duet
  • SERIES INFO
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  • Standalone Duet
  • Books must be read in order: Waste of Worth, Worth of Waste
  • Duet does not require any other books/series to be read to enjoy, understand, and follow along
  • Italian, Mafia, Organized Crime, Chicago Outfit; Chicago, Melrose
  • Medium to high angst
  • Unwilling hero in regards to Mafia
  • Contemporary romance; Erotic Romance; some suspense
  • Darker themes
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as the DeLuca Duet. Note, other series do not need DeLuca Duet, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Chicago War, Donati Bloodlines, Filthy Marcellos, Guzzi Duet, Inflict, (any) Legacy
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The Chicago War
  • SERIES INFO
  • CATEGORIES/SHELVES
  • CONNECTED WORLDS
  • OTHER
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  • Standalone series
  • Books need to be read in order: Deathless & Divided, Reckless & Ruined, Scarless & Sacred, Breathless & Bloodstained
  • No other books/series need to be read to enjoy, understand, or follow along with this series
  • Italian, Chicago Outfit, Mafia, Organized Crime; Chicago, Melrose
  • Romantic Suspense; Erotic Romance; Thriller
  • Hitman; arranged marriage, betrayal
  • Warring families; forbidden romances; high heat
  • High in blood and bang; action
  • High level angst
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as The Chicago War. Note, other series do not need The Chicago War, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Filthy Marcellos, Donati Bloodlines, DeLuca Duet, Guzzi Duet, Inflict, (any) Legacy
Free Reads for The Chicago War
  • Free reads should only be read after the series is finished as they are not spoiler free, or standalone.
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Seasons of Betrayal
  • SERIES INFO
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  • Standalone series
  • Books must be read in order - Where the Sun Hides, Where the Snow Falls, Where the Wind Whispers
  • Co-Author, London Miller 
  • Unrelated to any other book/series
  • Bratva, Mafia, Organized Crime
  • ​Russian hero, Italian heroine
  • Romantic Suspense; Erotic Romance
  • Same couple through Trilogy of books
  • New York, Brighton Beach, Chicago
  • Romeo and Juliet theme; enemies to lovers; forbidden romance
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FILTHY MARCELLOS
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  • CONNECTED WORLDS
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  • Standalone series
  • Books should be read in order, but isn't necessary
  • To read in order, choose Lucian, Giovanni, Dante, Antony, and finally, Legacy
  • Legacy is a companion to the series
  • A Very Marcello Christmas is a holiday themed companion novella to the series
  • No other series/books need to be read to enjoy, understand, or follow along with this series.​
  • Italian, Mafia, Cosa Nostra, Organized Crime; Family Saga; New York
  • Varies from Contemporary to Suspense; Erotic Romance
  • Brothers, tattooed heroes, strong heroines
  • Medium level angst
Below is a list of series that are written in the same world as the Filthy Marcellos. Note, other series do not need Filthy Marcellos, and this series does not need those books. They simple exist in the same world. 
  • Chicago War, Donati Bloodlines, DeLuca Duet, Guzzi Duet, Inflict, (any) Legacy
Free reads for Filthy Marcello
  • Free reads should only be read after the series is finished as they are not spoiler free, or standalone.
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The Russian Guns
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  • CATEGORIES/SHELVES
  • OTHER
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  • Standalone series
  • Books 1-3 should be read in order: The Arrangement, The Life, The Score
  • Demyan & Ana and Shattered are standalones and can be read without the rest of the series
  • The Jersey Vignettes is a companion to the series
  • No other series/books need to be read to enjoy, understand, or follow along with this series.​
  • Unconnected and unrelated to any other series/world
  • Russian Mafia, Bratva, Organized Crime; New York, Brighton Beach
  • Childhood to adult lovers; Second chance romance
  • Warring Russian/Italian families
  • Arranged marriage; betrayal
  • Varies from Contemporary Romance to Romantic Suspense; Erotic Romance
  • Varies from moderate to high angst
  • Shattered - Irish/Russian; High angst
FREE reads for The Russian Guns
  • Free reads should only be read after the series is finished as they are not spoiler free, or standalone.
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