Overview

Mia is thrust into a dangerous game of desire, deception and death when her father hires the deadly assassin Lucia Amato to protect her after tragic losses shake the powerful Brizzi family to its core.

Mia

My dear brother, Taz Brizzi, has tragically met his demise at the hands of war between the seven families. And now, in the midst of my grief, my nephew Zerk Blackburn is also gone. As I struggle to cope with these losses, my father Matteo Brizzi has summoned the most ruthless assassin to protect me- Lucia Amato. Rumored to be even more deadly than Zara Blackburn who trained her, Lucia is unwavering in carrying out her missions. And right now, her mission is to keep me safe. I am both repulsed and intrigued by this woman and her dark world. Her beauty is undeniable, as is the hold she has on my heart. But this wicked game we are playing is treacherous, and I fear for my survival. Being in Lucia's company means certain death, but I cannot resist her allure. The question remains- how much blood will stain my hands because of this woman, and what price will I pay for it?

Lucia

I'm a killer. A ruthless, unfeeling monster, honed by the infamous Zara Blackburn. I have a reputation among the seven families as a "shoot first, ask questions of the dead later" type of assassin. Matteo tries to buy my loyalty with his wealth, asking me to protect his daughter Mia Brizzi, now the heiress to the Brizzi dynasty. But money and status mean nothing to me; the only currency that holds any value is Mia herself. With Roberto at my side, acting as translator, I accept the mission to safeguard her. Yet in doing so, I also see an opportunity - a prayer answered by the gods - to win her heart. It's no secret that Mia despises me, finds me repulsive. And I don't blame her; I am a monster, after all. But even monsters crave love, and I crave Mia above all else - enough to play this wicked game and have her stand by my side as my wife.

Wicked Games is a short prequel for a novel duet, Cruel Princess and Vicious Queen and is also a spin-off of The Blackburns Universe.

This is a dark romance so expect dark themes in this novelette. Please be sure to read the trigger warnings before you proceed.

Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending.

TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING:
Explicit sexual content, including descriptive sex scenes.
Violence, including graphic depictions of murder and assault.
Abusive/unhealthy relationships
Kidnapping
Non-consensual sexual acts
Death/loss of loved ones
Drug use.
Profanity/strong language
Homophobia
Misogynistic attitudes and behavior

The story contains many scenes with mature content, so discretion is advised for sensitive readers. Key elements that may be triggering include the main character Lucia's violent actions, her possessive/obsessive behavior towards Mia, non-consensual sexual advances, and threatening language. There are also scenes depicting the death of characters. Overall, this book features dark themes and actions by the characters that some readers may find disturbing.

If these triggers affect you in a negative way, please skip this book!

About Jenna Kent

Jenna Kent, coffee lover, and book lover of all things romance with a sweet spot for masculine dominant femmes resides in Wayne Michigan, just about 20 miles from Detroit, Michigan. Jenna is a steamy lesbian romance author of fast-paced instalove romance. Expect them to be over-the-top, absurdly ridiculous–but always with a happy ending.