The Emperor

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The third book in a dark mafia romance series from the TikTok sensation, New York Times and international bestselling author.

Heir to a notorious mafia clan, Dante Maroni has been trained as a weapon since birth. A silent rebel in the shadows, he has learned to hide his ruthlessness under a cloak of charm, his brutality under suits, and his obsession with one woman under silence.

Daughter of the Maroni’s housekeeper, Amara has loved Dante for longer than she’s known it. So when he finally notices her, nothing will break their bond.

But Amara has a secret. So dark that she almost loses the will to live. So dark that she can't share it with Dante.

The world of the mob threatens to destroy them. Can their love save them?

Tropes:
-Childhood friends to lovers
- Dark romance
- Mafia romance
- Forbidden love
- Secret romance

The Dark Verse:

The Predator - She'll never escape him.
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world.
The Emperor - She was always his destiny.
The Finisher - His love could destroy her.
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her.
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins.

About the Author

RuNyx is a New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of romance. Her stories range across subgenres from dark contemporary to gothic to historical to fantasy and more, and are currently being translated into over 10 languages.


Her pen name has a very special meaning to her. When she's not writing, she's reading, traveling, meditating, daydreaming, and most of all, procrastinating.