Dark Hearts Aflame - Lozano Cartel, #1

A drug lord on the run. A cartel princess in hiding. All it takes is a spark to set their world ablaze. Bristol Rieger, better known as Thorn, left his criminal life behind for a fresh start in Mexico. Flying under the radar of the government and the cartels alike, his best-laid plans go awry when a woman from his narco days discovers his whereabouts. Carmen Lozano, however, is no longer the innocent girl he remembers.
Carmen escaped the chains of her tiara and her abusive marriage to join a group of resistance fighters. The last thing she expected was the now-retired capo setting out to seduce her with his wicked touch. Embracing the blood on his hands is easy, but his secrets wear on her patience. When their enemies close in, Bristol will have to summon his inner monster to protect her. But can that monster be tamed again? - Book one in the dark romantic suspense series, the Lozano Cartel.
All the books can be read as a standalone, but are part of an interconnected series.- Scenes featuring torture/violence, kidnapping, attempted assault, drug use, and suicide (discussed) may be uncomfortable for some readers.- No cheating and HEA guaranteed!