Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Declan + Coraline | 2015 | J.J. McAvoy | Buy |
| 2 | Ruthless People | 2014 | J.J. McAvoy | Buy |
| 3 | The Untouchables | 2015 | J.J. McAvoy | Buy |
| 4 | American Savages | 2015 | J.J. McAvoy | Buy |
| 5 | A Bloody Kingdom | 2016 | J.J. McAvoy | Buy |
Ruthless People is J.J. McAvoy’s breakout series and one of the most popular self-published mafia romance series. The story centers on an arranged marriage between the leaders of two rival crime families, Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan, each of whom is as ruthless as the other. The series follows their volatile partnership as they build an empire together.
The series includes a prequel novella, Declan + Coraline, which provides backstory for the older generation. The main series runs from Ruthless People through The Untouchables, American Savages, and A Bloody Kingdom. McAvoy’s work has been translated into six languages and is a bestseller in multiple countries. The story continues in the sequel series Children of Vice, which follows the next generation.