heart-pumping, smutty romance to feverishly devour in one sitting

THE SHADOWS SYNDICATE

First, he adorned me in diamonds. Then, he killed my father.
Now, I’ll make him pay.

I’ve waited my whole life for Maximiliano Volpe to propose. But on my twenty-first birthday, his sparkling gift offers no such promise — probably because he’s been too busy preparing the ultimate betrayal. What’s a mafia princess to do?

Take revenge, of course.

It helps to have a brooding powerhouse of a bodyguard by your side — but even my devoted Caspian needs reinforcements. So, I turn my pursuit to the four Shadows: reclusive killers who belong to the highest bidder.

And there’s the catch. My inheritance is currently lining Max’s pockets.

If I want the Shadows on my side, I’m going to need to convince them I’m worth their while. But the mere sight of them has my body rebelling against every sensible thought in my head. And I find myself wanting them all.

Payback is going to be a thrill.

Blood in the Water is a multi-first person POV mafia romance, with heart-pumping action and a heroine who doesn’t have to choose.

RE May (also known as Rachel May) loves mac n’ cheese, staying up way too late to read, laughing with her husband, and being a mom to her 3-year-old toddler. She’s always on the lookout for her new favorite hot wings, and she’s never met a pup she didn’t want to pet. She writes books filled with strong women on journeys of self-discovery as they grow into their full badassery and ultimate power.

On top of being an author, she’s also a full-time book coach at Golden May, where she helps other authors master their craft, hone their writing process, and finish the book of their freaking dreams. You can learn more about her book coach work here.