Juliet’s best friends, Max and Fin , provide much of the book's humor and "sassy" banter. Cruel Paradise (Beautifully Cruel Book 2) - Amazon.com
A fierce, intelligent heroine with a "sassy" wit that keeps Killian on his toes. Her internal conflict stems from her deep-seated mistrust of men in the mafia, fearing she will end up like her mother.
Cruel Paradise (2020) is the second book in J.T. Geissinger’s series, a high-octane mafia romance that blends intense chemistry with a "Robin Hood" twist. While it follows the events of the first book, it is designed to be read as a standalone. Plot Summary
The story follows , the estranged daughter of a powerful Italian mob boss. Determined to distance herself from her father’s criminal world, Juliet and her best friends, Max and Fin, operate as modern-day outlaws, stealing from the corrupt to give to those in need.
The ultimate "alpha" anti-hero who is as ruthless as he is romantic. Despite his dark reputation, he quotes Shakespeare and shows a vulnerable, protective side exclusively for Juliet.
Their latest heist—stealing a truckload of diapers for a local charity—unwittingly targets , the formidable head of the Irish mafia in Boston. Intrigued by the "brazen little thief" who dared to rob him, Killian tracks Juliet down. What begins as a pursuit for justice quickly transforms into a dangerous, forbidden attraction as Killian becomes obsessed with making Juliet his, even if it risks sparking a war with her father. Key Characters
