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My father owes a debt.

I am his currency.

I’m supposed to marry the recently crowned mafia king of the Foley family as repayment for my father’s transgressions. I don’t understand why the Foleys would want me, but I’ve grown up in a crime family, and I know the ugly consequences of not doing what you’re told.

But as the wedding date approaches, the deal changes, and I’m about to be wed to a man I know nothing about.

In fact, I don’t even know his last name.

Instead of becoming a mafia princess, I’m marrying the henchman.

Deklan.

After one look at him, I’m not sure I’ll survive the wedding night.

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REVIEW:

I Heart Books Review

Deklan by Shay Savage

Review by Theresa Esterline

Stars: 5

Three tragedies and you're...

They say the best stories come from those of overcoming tragedy. I wholeheartedly agree and mixed in with the crime, passion, humor, and love are a multitude of tragedies. Some deserved, others not. Just when you think you know what is coming next, you are shocked. But don't worry, Shay will take care of you! And now a bit about the story...

Her father sold his daughter to get out of a gambling debt. How awful is that. Can you imagine being 14 and held for ransom only to learn you've been rescued, but when you turn 18 you will marry Sean Foley. She knows her father isn't all on the up and up, but he isn't as bad as the Foley's, right? Except Sean's dad dies days before the wedding, now there is an emergency meeting and who knows what will happen...

Favorite passages:
- It’s taking all my willpower not to let the tears fall.
- “Are you giving me orders now?”
- “I’m teaching you to shoot.”“A gun?”“No—pool.” He laughs. “Yes, a gun.
- “You with a fake ID. Who woulda thunk it?”“Hush, you!” I grab the ID out of her hand and shove it back in my wallet. “It’s for emergencies.”“Vodka is an emergency.”
- “It’s always the unknown that scares you the most,”

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Shay Savage is an independent author from Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lives with her family and a variety of household pets. She is an accomplished public speaker and holds the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster from Toastmasters International. Her hobbies include off-roading in her big, yellow Jeep, science fiction in all forms, and soccer. Savage holds a degree in psychology, and she brings a lot of that knowledge into the characters within her stories. From the author: “It’s my job to make you FEEL. That doesn’t always mean you’ll feel good, but I want my readers to be connected enough to my characters to care.” Savage’s books many books span a wide variety of topics and sub-genres with deeply flawed characters. From cavemen to addicts to hitmen, you’ll find yourself falling for these seemingly irredeemable characters!