Burning Bridges : Enemies to Lovers, Mafia Romance (Rivera Brothers' Book 1)

Leo Rivera takes control of the Acevedo family's underworld empire and reconnects with Piper Acevedo, his long-buried teenage crush. Despite her determination to destroy him, Leo becomes obsessed with her. He monitors her every move in a dangerous game he's willing to pursue regardless of the consequences. Piper despises Leo for stealing her family legacy and is committed to reclaiming her position. When she discovers that Leo still has feelings for her, she uses this knowledge to her advantage, intensifying their conflict. As they grow closer, old feelings resurface and their game becomes serious. Piper faces a choice: whether she can have both Leo and her crown. The novel explores whether her life can ever be that simple. Burning Bridges is the first book in the Rivera Brothers series and can be read as a standalone. It was previously published under the pen name A. K. Steel.