He's the devil in a suit—and the only man who can find her missing brother. To save her blood, Valentina Moretti makes a deal with the kingpin who could ruin her heart. When Matteo vanishes, Valentina follows a trail of smoke and whispers straight to Luca Romano: New York's most feared kingmaker, a man carved from power, precision, and sin. His offer is brutal and irresistible—stay under his protection, play by his rules, and he'll lead her into the underworld that swallowed her family whole. Forced into his fortress with enemies tightening the noose, their alliance becomes a live wire: a kiss like a threat, a touch that feels like surrender, a vow that tastes like war. Every step closer to the truth exposes blood debts and betrayals that could ignite a citywide conflict. He wants revenge. She wants her brother back. Together, they're a match struck in a room full of gasoline. If Valentina breaks, Luca loses his crown. If Luca falters, Valentina loses everyone she loves—including the parts of herself she swore were untouchable. Dark, atmospheric, and wickedly romantic, Kissing the Kingpin delivers ruthless stakes, razor-edged chemistry, and the promise that some monsters don't just steal your heart—they teach it how to burn.