Broken Vow

Lark’s steamy fifth Brutal Birthright dark romance (after Bloody Heart) centers on headstrong Riona Griffin, the oft-overlooked middle child of a prominent crime family. Riona is determined to make a name for herself as the family attorney and has been climbing the ranks in her uncle Oran’s law firm when she becomes the target of a notorious assassin. Much to fiercely independent Riona’s annoyance, her family responds to the threat by hiring her a bodyguard. Raylan Boone, a rancher and former soldier, is immediately attracted to Riona, recognizing the softness and fragility behind her hardened exterior. He thinks they could be perfect together—if only Riona would let him in. For her part, Riona’s determined to resist her growing feelings for Raylan, but he may be the one person as stubborn as her, and he’s not giving up without a fight. As they spend more time together narrowly dodging danger, their bond becomes unshakable. Lark balances action and intrigue with high heat love scenes to explosive results. This is mafia romance done right. (Dec.)