The Butcher: An addictive dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author

Penelope Sky

Nov 2026 · Fifth Republic Book 1 · Random House

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Get ready to be OBSESSED with the first book in the addictive Fifth Republic series from bestselling author Penelope Sky, a dark mafia romance perfect for fans of Rina Kent, J.T. Geissinger and Sadie Kincaid.

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I found out my husband of three years had cheated on me, and his mistress was the one who told me—because he didn’t have the balls to do it himself.

I move out, get a new apartment, a job as a bartender, and try to move on with a broken heart.

I wonder where it all went wrong, if I hadn’t been enough, if I’d been stupid for marrying him in the first place.

One night at work, he walks inside—the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen.

A forest fire ignites between us the moment our eyes meet. I invite him back to my place, and it’s the most passionate night of my life.

I expect to never see him again.

I just wanted him as an anti-depressant—but he wants me all to himself. I don’t get much of a say when I learn why: he’s The Butcher, the crime lord of Paris.

And now I’m his.

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'I am always so excited when Penelope starts a new series and this one has me hooked especially being set in Paris!!!' - 5* Reader Review

'Interesting, intense, intriguing and impossible to put down.' - 5* Reader Review

'The Fifth Republic books are filled from start to finish with non stop action, betrayal, love, heartache and lust.' - 5* Reader Review

Get ready to be OBSESSED with the first book in the addictive Fifth Republic series from bestselling author Penelope Sky, a dark mafia romance perfect for fans of Rina Kent, J.T. Geissinger and Sadie Kincaid. Available to PRE-ORDER NOW! ---------- I found out my husband of three years had cheate...

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About the author

Penelope Sky is an international phenomenon and multiple Amazon Charts, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. She's known for her dark romance, mafia romance, and romantic thrillers. Her books are translated and available in dozens of languages around the world and she's sold more than five million books worldwide. She also writes fantasy romance under her pen name, Penelope Barsetti.

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