Vendetta. Everyone has one and Luca is no exception. He wants vengeance against a shadow from his past. The city of New Orleans wants him to rot in prison. Enemies at every turn want him to rot in the ground. The threat level to the Barresi Empire has hit a fever pitch, and I'm in the middle of the firestorm. Luca's a powerful man with powerful allies, but it's a race against time and those who would see Luca's empire crumble. A rookie prosecutor, a rogue cop, and New Orleans' most infamous drug cartel all threaten to rip us apart. Nobody is safe, and I soon find myself in the crosshairs of more than one enemy. Surprise allies will emerge, as will unexpected traitors. Only time will tell if we can outrun and outsmart our enemies. Am I willing to pay the price to love Luca Barresi? There are only two ways this love story will end - with a funeral or our happily ever after.Surrender is part three of a three part series within a larger series. It can be read as a stand-alone and has its own HEA, but the story continues from the first and second books. It's highly recommended to read the books in order, beginning with Eyes of Stone and In The Shadows. This is the conclusion to the Emily/Luca-centric story, but the story of Barresi continues with Chain Reaction. This book has mature content that's intended for audiences 18+, including situations which may be triggering for some. Please not that this book is darker than previous books in this series and includes dark romance elements.