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Gillian Godden

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime.' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya.
Young, blonde, beautiful and bored, Annette Lambrianu is tired of life on the family vineyard with her husband and young son, Antonias. Yearning for excitement, she flees in the night with the small boy, swapping the safety of Italy for the dangerous streets of London. But she quickly discovers the streets are not paved with gold...

Since that fateful night, fighting for survival is all Antonias Lambrianu has ever known. Life on the streets is hard and Antonius sets his sights on a better future – where money is power, but danger is everywhere.

Antonias is determined he will emerge triumphant, but the stakes are high. Everyone, it seems, is playing dangerous games … Antonias most of all.

But who will be the ultimate winner?

Dangerous Games is the origin story of gangster Tony Lambrianu.

Please note, this is a re-release of Dangerous Games, previously published by Gillian Godden.

Boldwood Books

The Lambrianus

Dangerous Games: A gritty, addictive gangland thriller from Gillian Godden

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime.' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya
Bold, daring and ruthless, Tony Lambrianu is now the main player in London’s sleazy but lucrative underworld.

As the boss of a high-end nightclub in the West End and with a never-ending string of gorgeous women on his arm, Tony is the darling of the tabloids. However, despite his success, the little boy who lived on the streets is never far away.

Desperate for respect, he’s driven to achieve more and more. Most of all, he craves the acceptance of Ralph Gold and to become a bigger part of his extensive web of organised crime.

Fearlessly facing up to enemies, winning battles and becoming the undisputed boss of the London underworld can be a nasty business, but it’s the only business Tony knows. And he’ll stop at nothing to succeed!

Please note, this is a re-release of Nasty Business previously published by Gillian Godden

Simon Mattacks

Nasty Business: A gritty gangland thriller that you won't be able to put down

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya'Characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen
From rags...

Single mother Francesca is struggling to get by when an act of desperation leads to her owing a debt to notorious gangland boss, Tony Lambrianu.

Tony has his own troubles – a change of image from playboy to respectable married man is needed to further his criminal career. He has women falling at his feet, but none he wants to make his wife.

To riches.

As Francesca is drawn deeper into the dark underworld dealings of Tony and his associates, she has to make alliances of her own to survive. And she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her small son.

But at what cost?

Please note this is a re-release of Francesca previously published by Gillian Godden

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

Reader Reviews of Francesca

'I simply couldn't put this book down!! An emotional roller coaster from start to finish. Tony and Francesca had me almost shouting at the pages of the book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Another fantastic book written by Gillian, thank you very much for the brilliant series, I have read them all' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Francesca: A completely gripping gritty gangland thriller from Gillian Godden

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime.' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya
Tony Lambrianu might look like he's sitting pretty, but when you're the kingpin of a gangland empire you have to keep your guard up at all times. Deceit and betrayal lurk around every corner

With threats looming from all sides, he is about to find out just who his real enemies are.

Meanwhile, Tony’s twin daughters, Scarlet and Katie Lambrianu have their sights set on building their own empire and establishing a Lambrianu legacy of their own....but will it cost them everything?

As Tony fights for personal survival and to protect his family danger comes from unexpected places. It seems everyone is willing to resort to dirty dealings...but how low will Tony go to avoid the devastating consequences of failure?

Dirty Dealings is the shocking final instalment in this gripping gangland series by Gillian Godden.

Please note, this is a re-release of Dirty Dealing previously published by Gillian Godden.

Rupert Bush

Dirty Dealings: A gritty, gripping gangland thriller from Gillian Godden

The Lambrianus are back, and they are badder than ever.

Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Adam Lambrianu understands only too well the fearsome family legacy he's inherited. He only wants to make his family proud, but as a renowned playboy and bad boy he has a wild and reckless reputation.

Scarlet Lambrianu knows her little brother needs to step up in running the family casino business and empire, but she also worries the old gangland ways don’t interest him anymore. Adam's sure he can make his own money and build his own legacy in his own unique way.

Desperate to keep Adam in line, old family friend Julie Gold is called in to help. She knows Adam has big plans, but there are rules in their world that must be followed.

But Adam is a Lambrianu and just like his infamous father before him, he knows that if you want to succeed, sometimes rules have to be broken.

Praise for Gillian Godden:

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

'The characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

'Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'A fast and rivetting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended' ★★★★★ Reader Review