What do you get when you cross a master manipulator, an assassin, and a dead man? An unhinged quest for vengeance. Reeling from the loss of their brother and friend, Declan and Hayden must choose what matters more: getting the job done or getting revenge. Emelia must decide if all her scheming is worth the consequences that come next. Do they work together in their quest for retribution, or will the kingdom Emelia built crumble when the final card is dealt? Now this Queen is on her knees and the choice is anything but simple. But can she have it all and still win? All the cards have been dealt and all the bets have been placed, but who will have that final ace up their sleeve? One queen, two aces, two eights A dead man's hand it does make. ***This book is the final installment of the Dead Man's Hand duet. High Stakes is a MMMFM reverse harem and reverse mafia romance that features content that might be triggering for some. Please check the trigger warnings at the front of the book before diving in.