Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in a Sinner’s Empire dark mafia romance trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater. These are the only values that matter. Jozef is both nephew and enforcer to the Koba crime family. He is ruthless, brutal and completely loyal to his family. Shaun is a doctor working in the Ukraine with Doctors Without Borders. She’s logical, kind and honest. Shaun has been trained on how to deal with hostage situations, but nothing prepares her for Jozef or the life he’s forcing her into. From the operating room to an opulent glittering ballroom and a forced engagement, Shaun is wildly out of her depth. Every step she takes is monitored and the man who kidnapped her watches her like a feral dog preparing to strike. Caught in a deadly plight, Shaun has no choice but to give her heart to a killer or become another victim of organized crime. Sin of Silence is the 1st book in the Sinner's Empire trilogy. Books 2 & 3 are now available for purchase. NOTE: Sin of Silence contains sensitive subject matter, with some scenes containing elements of PTSD and panic attacks, please read with caution. Keywords: FREE Book, possessive alpha male, dark romance, jealous possessive, gothic romance, seductive romance, alpha hero, antihero, antihero romance, antihero dark romance, suffering heroine, obsessive hero, abduction to love, first in trilogy, passionate lovers, tortured heroine, sexually romantic books, series, romantic suspense, forbidden romance, capture fantasy, thriller, crime, mafia romance, enforcer, kidnap, love books, love stories, contemporary mafia romance, family saga, enemies to lovers, mobster, dark mafia romance, billionaire romance, possessive alpha romance, bestselling series, bad boy, non-verbal, no cheating, kidnapping, nonverbal, stalker, mercenary, doctor, protective, steamy, abused heroine, dominance submission, caged, marriage, captive romance, mob boss