Wicked Villain

By Kelliann Nelson

From USA TODAY bestselling author Kelliann Nelson comes the first book in the Cruel Kings trilogy, a forced marriage, dark mafia romance with steamy enemies-to-lovers vibes.

He's my past, my villain, my future . . .

Stefano Vignali is dangerous, powerful, irresistible. A savage king hiding behind a mask of refined charm. And he's totally off limits.

But this man takes what he wants-and he owns me with one fiery kiss.

I have no choice but to end things. To make every effort to live an ordinary life. To keep our baby safe from him. But none of my secrets are safe.

Now he plans to punish me for the lies I told. He'll punish me for every minute he missed with his son. And he intends to marry me, like it or not.

The catch? He's already promised to another bride, and backing out of his arranged marriage will start a bloody mafia war.

As for me? If I survive, I'll only be trading one monster for another.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1958110299
• ISBN13: 9781958110294
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Black Hearts Press LLC
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"