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Niko—From the moment I lay eyes on Anastasia Antonov, I know she’s a puzzle I want to solve—and a temptation I can’t resist. She’s my sister-in-law’s new legal assistant, smart and stunning in a quiet, graceful way. I should keep my distance. She doesn’t know who I really am or the life my family leads. But I can’t stay away. The more I watch her with my niece and nephew, the more I want her in my life… even as I question if she’s hiding secrets of her own. Then I follow her one night—and what I find makes it clear I’ll burn the city to the ground before I let anyone hurt her.
Stasia—I thought I landed the perfect job—and then I met Niko Kutsenko. He’s magnetic, brooding, impossibly gorgeous, and way out of my league. He shows up in tailored suits and makes changing diapers look sexy. I try to focus on work, but the way he watches me… it sets me on fire. I don’t know what he does when he’s not holding babies or bringing me sandwiches, but there’s something dangerous beneath that polished surface. And when my past catches up to me, it’s Niko who shows up—not just to protect me, but to claim me. The scariest part? I think I want him to.

Matteo—I’m not supposed to want her. Maria is off-limits—my best friend’s sister, our don’s niece, and the last woman I’m allowed to want. The Mafia princess I failed to protect. But after dragging her from the clutches of a trafficking ring, I can’t go back to pretending she’s just family. Every second I’m near her, I’m torn between duty and desire, loyalty and obsession. She’s forbidden, and I’ve already crossed too many lines. I’ll guard her body with my life, but it’s her heart I’m desperate to claim—even if it costs me everything.
Maria—Matteo’s been my shadow since the night everything shattered. He treats me like glass, like I’ll break if he gets too close…or maybe if he admits how he really feels. But I’m done pretending we’re just friends. I’ve seen the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not watching. He looks at me like he’s trying not to remember. Like his hands haven’t already been on my skin. Matteo’s silence is a prison, and I’m the one trapped behind the glass. I see it in the way he watches me—he wants to cross that line. Hell, I want him to. But in our world, love isn’t a fairytale. I know the darkness that lives in him because it lives in me too. And if loving him is a crime in our world of blood and honor, then I’ll surrender to the man who would burn down everything just to keep me.

Marco—She’s off-limits. My brother’s new sister-in-law. And yet, the second I offer her my arm at the wedding reception, I know I’ve already made the mistake. Elizabeth isn’t just beautiful—she’s intoxicating. Sophistication, commanding presence, a body that could bring any man to his knees. I tell myself I’m only being protective when I arrange her ride home. But deep down, I already know—I’d destroy anyone who touches her. Even if that makes me the biggest threat of all.
Beth—I should stay away. Marco is everything I shouldn’t want—dominant, dangerous, and bound to a world that lives in the shadows. But when he looks at me, I forget logic. When he touches me, I forget my name. The way he commands a room…the way he makes me feel like I’m the only one who matters. He’s the wrong man with the wrong life. And I might be the biggest fool alive—because I’m falling anyway.

Niko—From the moment I lay eyes on Anastasia Antonov, I know she’s a puzzle I want to solve—and a temptation I can’t resist. She’s my sister-in-law’s new legal assistant, smart and stunning in a quiet, graceful way. I should keep my distance. She doesn’t know who I really am or the life my family leads. But I can’t stay away. The more I watch her with my niece and nephew, the more I want her in my life… even as I question if she’s hiding secrets of her own. Then I follow her one night—and what I find makes it clear I’ll burn the city to the ground before I let anyone hurt her.
Stasia—I thought I landed the perfect job—and then I met Niko Kutsenko. He’s magnetic, brooding, impossibly gorgeous, and way out of my league. He shows up in tailored suits and makes changing diapers look sexy. I try to focus on work, but the way he watches me… it sets me on fire. I don’t know what he does when he’s not holding babies or bringing me sandwiches, but there’s something dangerous beneath that polished surface. And when my past catches up to me, it’s Niko who shows up—not just to protect me, but to claim me. The scariest part? I think I want him to.

Pasha—I should’ve kept my distance. One glance at Sumiko—wet from the surf, curves poured into a bikini, that smart mouth—and I was a goner. I’m Russian bratva, loyal to my blood and brutal when necessary. She’s an innocent American with a wicked sense of humor and eyes that see too much. She’s not part of my world… but that only makes me want her more. What starts as a casual drink becomes an obsession. She begs so sweetly, but I know I’m the one caught. I’ve broken a thousand rules to protect what’s mine—Sumiko just became the one I’ll burn the world for.
Sumiko—He’s danger wrapped in inked muscle and a Russian accent, a fantasy I never expected to taste. Pasha is the kind of man women dream about—and should definitely run from. But when he touches me, commands me, calls me malyshka, I forget who I’m supposed to be. I swore I wouldn’t fall for a stranger. I definitely didn’t plan to beg him for more. But one night of giving in isn’t enough. I don’t care if it’s reckless. I don’t care if he’s part of something dark and deadly. I want him. Even if loving a man like Pasha might be the most forbidden thing I’ve ever done.

Misha—I’m not supposed to care. Not about her—especially not here, not now. She’s the daughter of a man who once worked for the enemy, and every instinct says she’s off-limits. But when I see Katerina, fire flashing behind those wary eyes, I know I’ll burn the world to keep her safe. She’s tangled up in a mess that smells like old debts and new betrayals, and if protecting her means igniting a war with the very bratva we once escaped…then so be it. I’ve bled for my brothers. Now I’ll kill for her.
Kitty—Misha Andreyev is the very thing I left Russia to avoid—bratva royalty. He’s danger in a tailored suit, and terrifyingly gentle with me. I should run. I should never have let him touch me. But when my sister vanishes and the Moscow underworld tightens its grip, he’s the only one who doesn’t treat me like I’m fragile. I know what this is—what it can never be. We’re from rival worlds, forged in blood and betrayal. But when he looks at me like I’m his, I start to wonder… what if I want to be?

Luca—I kill for my family, lie for my organization, and rule the New York underworld with blood-stained hands. But the night Olivia D’Amato stumbled into Mafia negotiations, everything changed. She’s smart, terrified, and utterly unforgettable—and now she’s mine to protect. Even if that means defying my uncle, crossing rival syndicates, and burning down the city to keep her safe. She’s off-limits. She’s dangerous. And I’ve never wanted anything more.
Livy—Witnessing a triple homicide was bad enough. Being dragged into the crossfire between the Mafia and a Mexican cartel? That’s a death sentence. But Luca Mancinelli is more than a killer—he’s the devil wrapped in a tailored suit, offering sanctuary I shouldn’t trust and kisses that set my soul on fire. I should run. I should hate him. Instead, I find myself falling deeper into the darkness… and I don’t know if I want to claw my way out.

Gabriele—I should be focused on the felony charges hanging over my head. Instead, I’m consumed by the woman meant to keep me out of prison. Sinead O’Malley is all sharp edges and clean lines—an Ivy League attorney with no business getting tangled up in my world. But now that she’s representing me, she’s in deeper than she knows. The moment I laid eyes on her, I wanted to own her. The second she challenged me, I knew I couldn’t let her go. And when I learn she might be in danger because of me, I’ll burn down everything—my reputation, my enemies, even this case—just to keep her breathing.
Sinead—The rules are simple: don’t sleep with your client. Especially not when your client is Gabriele Scotto—bigger than life, hotter than hell, and accused of crimes that could get him locked away forever. I should run. Instead, I stand my ground. Because behind the rumors and the ink and the danger is a man who watches me like he already owns me. Who protects me like it’s second nature. I swore I’d never fall for a criminal… but no one warned me the devil could wear a tailored suit and whisper safety like a promise.

Aleks—I’ve built my life on control—of my business, my emotions, my secrets. I don’t date. I don’t trust. And I definitely don’t let women into my world. But one accidental grocery store collision with a purple-haired drama teacher and her giggling nephew cracks open something I didn’t know I still had—a heart. Heather doesn’t belong anywhere near a man like me. Not with my bratva past. Not with enemies watching my every move. But I’ll risk everything to make her mine—even if loving her means breaking every vow I ever made to keep my world separate from hers.
Heather—Aleks Kutsenko was the high school bad boy I had a hopeless crush on. Now he’s all grown up—brooding, dominant, devastatingly hot—and somehow more dangerous than ever. He holds me like I’m breakable, kisses me like I’m salvation, and touches me like I’m his. But I know what he is. What his family is. I should run. Instead, I fall—hard and fast. This man with a criminal legacy and a protective heart makes me feel seen, safe… cherished. Even if our love is forbidden, even if the world around us burns—I’d rather be his angel in hell than anyone else’s heaven.

Matteo—I’m not supposed to want her. Maria is off-limits—my best friend’s sister, our don’s niece, and the last woman I’m allowed to want. The Mafia princess I failed to protect. But after dragging her from the clutches of a trafficking ring, I can’t go back to pretending she’s just family. Every second I’m near her, I’m torn between duty and desire, loyalty and obsession. She’s forbidden, and I’ve already crossed too many lines. I’ll guard her body with my life, but it’s her heart I’m desperate to claim—even if it costs me everything.
Maria—Matteo’s been my shadow since the night everything shattered. He treats me like glass, like I’ll break if he gets too close…or maybe if he admits how he really feels. But I’m done pretending we’re just friends. I’ve seen the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not watching. He looks at me like he’s trying not to remember. Like his hands haven’t already been on my skin. Matteo’s silence is a prison, and I’m the one trapped behind the glass. I see it in the way he watches me—he wants to cross that line. Hell, I want him to. But in our world, love isn’t a fairytale. I know the darkness that lives in him because it lives in me too. And if loving him is a crime in our world of blood and honor, then I’ll surrender to the man who would burn down everything just to keep me.

Gabriele—I should be focused on the felony charges hanging over my head. Instead, I’m consumed by the woman meant to keep me out of prison. Sinead O’Malley is all sharp edges and clean lines—an Ivy League attorney with no business getting tangled up in my world. But now that she’s representing me, she’s in deeper than she knows. The moment I laid eyes on her, I wanted to own her. The second she challenged me, I knew I couldn’t let her go. And when I learn she might be in danger because of me, I’ll burn down everything—my reputation, my enemies, even this case—just to keep her breathing.
Sinead—The rules are simple: don’t sleep with your client. Especially not when your client is Gabriele Scotto—bigger than life, hotter than hell, and accused of crimes that could get him locked away forever. I should run. Instead, I stand my ground. Because behind the rumors and the ink and the danger is a man who watches me like he already owns me. Who protects me like it’s second nature. I swore I’d never fall for a criminal… but no one warned me the devil could wear a tailored suit and whisper safety like a promise.

Lorenzo—I know better than to want her. Michelle Russo is everything I can’t have—best friends with the bratva’s queen, neck-deep in the legal world, and light years away from the bloodstained life I lead. But the second she looks at me like I’m not just another dangerous man, I’m lost. I crave the fire in her eyes, the challenge on her lips, and the sweetness she tries to hide. I should walk away. I should let her live her safe, sheltered life. But I won’t. Because the moment she slipped me her number, she became mine—even if loving her starts a war I can’t win.
Chelle—I don’t flirt. I don’t hand out my number to Mafia enforcers in movie theaters. And I definitely don’t fantasize about dangerous men with wicked smiles and filthy promises. Until Enzo. He’s not just tempting—he’s irresistible. He makes me feel safe and on fire at the same time, and I don’t know which is more dangerous. Falling for him risks everything—my career, my best friend, my sense of right and wrong. But when he touches me, when he calls me piccolina like I belong to him…I don’t care about the risks. I just want more.

Marco—She’s off-limits. My brother’s new sister-in-law. And yet, the second I offer her my arm at the wedding reception, I know I’ve already made the mistake. Elizabeth isn’t just beautiful—she’s intoxicating. Sophistication, commanding presence, a body that could bring any man to his knees. I tell myself I’m only being protective when I arrange her ride home. But deep down, I already know—I’d destroy anyone who touches her. Even if that makes me the biggest threat of all.
Beth—I should stay away. Marco is everything I shouldn’t want—dominant, dangerous, and bound to a world that lives in the shadows. But when he looks at me, I forget logic. When he touches me, I forget my name. The way he commands a room…the way he makes me feel like I’m the only one who matters. He’s the wrong man with the wrong life. And I might be the biggest fool alive—because I’m falling anyway.

Misha—I’m not supposed to care. Not about her—especially not here, not now. She’s the daughter of a man who once worked for the enemy, and every instinct says she’s off-limits. But when I see Katerina, fire flashing behind those wary eyes, I know I’ll burn the world to keep her safe. She’s tangled up in a mess that smells like old debts and new betrayals, and if protecting her means igniting a war with the very bratva we once escaped…then so be it. I’ve bled for my brothers. Now I’ll kill for her.
Kitty—Misha Andreyev is the very thing I left Russia to avoid—bratva royalty. He’s danger in a tailored suit, and terrifyingly gentle with me. I should run. I should never have let him touch me. But when my sister vanishes and the Moscow underworld tightens its grip, he’s the only one who doesn’t treat me like I’m fragile. I know what this is—what it can never be. We’re from rival worlds, forged in blood and betrayal. But when he looks at me like I’m his, I start to wonder… what if I want to be?

Luca—I kill for my family, lie for my organization, and rule the New York underworld with blood-stained hands. But the night Olivia D’Amato stumbled into Mafia negotiations, everything changed. She’s smart, terrified, and utterly unforgettable—and now she’s mine to protect. Even if that means defying my uncle, crossing rival syndicates, and burning down the city to keep her safe. She’s off-limits. She’s dangerous. And I’ve never wanted anything more.
Livy—Witnessing a triple homicide was bad enough. Being dragged into the crossfire between the Mafia and a Mexican cartel? That’s a death sentence. But Luca Mancinelli is more than a killer—he’s the devil wrapped in a tailored suit, offering sanctuary I shouldn’t trust and kisses that set my soul on fire. I should run. I should hate him. Instead, I find myself falling deeper into the darkness… and I don’t know if I want to claw my way out.

Matteo—I’m not supposed to want her. Maria is off-limits—my best friend’s sister, our don’s niece, and the last woman I’m allowed to want. The Mafia princess I failed to protect. But after dragging her from the clutches of a trafficking ring, I can’t go back to pretending she’s just family. Every second I’m near her, I’m torn between duty and desire, loyalty and obsession. She’s forbidden, and I’ve already crossed too many lines. I’ll guard her body with my life, but it’s her heart I’m desperate to claim—even if it costs me everything.
Maria—Matteo’s been my shadow since the night everything shattered. He treats me like glass, like I’ll break if he gets too close…or maybe if he admits how he really feels. But I’m done pretending we’re just friends. I’ve seen the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not watching. He looks at me like he’s trying not to remember. Like his hands haven’t already been on my skin. Matteo’s silence is a prison, and I’m the one trapped behind the glass. I see it in the way he watches me—he wants to cross that line. Hell, I want him to. But in our world, love isn’t a fairytale. I know the darkness that lives in him because it lives in me too. And if loving him is a crime in our world of blood and honor, then I’ll surrender to the man who would burn down everything just to keep me.

Gabriele—I should be focused on the felony charges hanging over my head. Instead, I’m consumed by the woman meant to keep me out of prison. Sinead O’Malley is all sharp edges and clean lines—an Ivy League attorney with no business getting tangled up in my world. But now that she’s representing me, she’s in deeper than she knows. The moment I laid eyes on her, I wanted to own her. The second she challenged me, I knew I couldn’t let her go. And when I learn she might be in danger because of me, I’ll burn down everything—my reputation, my enemies, even this case—just to keep her breathing.
Sinead—The rules are simple: don’t sleep with your client. Especially not when your client is Gabriele Scotto—bigger than life, hotter than hell, and accused of crimes that could get him locked away forever. I should run. Instead, I stand my ground. Because behind the rumors and the ink and the danger is a man who watches me like he already owns me. Who protects me like it’s second nature. I swore I’d never fall for a criminal… but no one warned me the devil could wear a tailored suit and whisper safety like a promise.

Maksim—Laura Doyle should’ve been off-limits—untouchable. Sharp tongue and a sharper mind that could bring a man to his knees. I’ve negotiated million-dollar deals, handled bratva business with blood and steel, but this woman? She outmaneuvered me and left me hard as stone and wanting more. I’m the pakhan of the Ivankov brotherhood—my world is blood, secrets, and control. I’ve broken men for less than the risk she poses. Yet I want her. I need her. And now that I’ve had a taste, I’ll never let her go. I’ll burn down anyone who tries to take her from me.
Laura—Nothing prepared me for Maksim Kutsenko. He isn’t a man you forget. He’s lethal charm wrapped in a three-piece suit, with a stare that strips me bare, and a body made for sin. One kiss, and I’m addicted. One night, and I’m ruined. I know what he is. I know what he does. Falling for him isn’t just reckless—it’s dangerous. I know I should run—but my heart refuses to listen to my head, and now it might cost me everything. Loving a man like him doesn’t come with warnings. It comes with consequences. And I might already be too deep to escape.

Aleks—I’ve built my life on control—of my business, my emotions, my secrets. I don’t date. I don’t trust. And I definitely don’t let women into my world. But one accidental grocery store collision with a purple-haired drama teacher and her giggling nephew cracks open something I didn’t know I still had—a heart. Heather doesn’t belong anywhere near a man like me. Not with my bratva past. Not with enemies watching my every move. But I’ll risk everything to make her mine—even if loving her means breaking every vow I ever made to keep my world separate from hers.
Heather—Aleks Kutsenko was the high school bad boy I had a hopeless crush on. Now he’s all grown up—brooding, dominant, devastatingly hot—and somehow more dangerous than ever. He holds me like I’m breakable, kisses me like I’m salvation, and touches me like I’m his. But I know what he is. What his family is. I should run. Instead, I fall—hard and fast. This man with a criminal legacy and a protective heart makes me feel seen, safe… cherished. Even if our love is forbidden, even if the world around us burns—I’d rather be his angel in hell than anyone else’s heaven.

Marco—She’s off-limits. My brother’s new sister-in-law. And yet, the second I offer her my arm at the wedding reception, I know I’ve already made the mistake. Elizabeth isn’t just beautiful—she’s intoxicating. Sophistication, commanding presence, a body that could bring any man to his knees. I tell myself I’m only being protective when I arrange her ride home. But deep down, I already know—I’d destroy anyone who touches her. Even if that makes me the biggest threat of all.
Beth—I should stay away. Marco is everything I shouldn’t want—dominant, dangerous, and bound to a world that lives in the shadows. But when he looks at me, I forget logic. When he touches me, I forget my name. The way he commands a room…the way he makes me feel like I’m the only one who matters. He’s the wrong man with the wrong life. And I might be the biggest fool alive—because I’m falling anyway.

Maksim—Laura Doyle should’ve been off-limits—untouchable. Sharp tongue and a sharper mind that could bring a man to his knees. I’ve negotiated million-dollar deals, handled bratva business with blood and steel, but this woman? She outmaneuvered me and left me hard as stone and wanting more. I’m the pakhan of the Ivankov brotherhood—my world is blood, secrets, and control. I’ve broken men for less than the risk she poses. Yet I want her. I need her. And now that I’ve had a taste, I’ll never let her go. I’ll burn down anyone who tries to take her from me.
Laura—Nothing prepared me for Maksim Kutsenko. He isn’t a man you forget. He’s lethal charm wrapped in a three-piece suit, with a stare that strips me bare, and a body made for sin. One kiss, and I’m addicted. One night, and I’m ruined. I know what he is. I know what he does. Falling for him isn’t just reckless—it’s dangerous. I know I should run—but my heart refuses to listen to my head, and now it might cost me everything. Loving a man like him doesn’t come with warnings. It comes with consequences. And I might already be too deep to escape.

Niko—From the moment I lay eyes on Anastasia Antonov, I know she’s a puzzle I want to solve—and a temptation I can’t resist. She’s my sister-in-law’s new legal assistant, smart and stunning in a quiet, graceful way. I should keep my distance. She doesn’t know who I really am or the life my family leads. But I can’t stay away. The more I watch her with my niece and nephew, the more I want her in my life… even as I question if she’s hiding secrets of her own. Then I follow her one night—and what I find makes it clear I’ll burn the city to the ground before I let anyone hurt her.
Stasia—I thought I landed the perfect job—and then I met Niko Kutsenko. He’s magnetic, brooding, impossibly gorgeous, and way out of my league. He shows up in tailored suits and makes changing diapers look sexy. I try to focus on work, but the way he watches me… it sets me on fire. I don’t know what he does when he’s not holding babies or bringing me sandwiches, but there’s something dangerous beneath that polished surface. And when my past catches up to me, it’s Niko who shows up—not just to protect me, but to claim me. The scariest part? I think I want him to.

Pasha—I should’ve kept my distance. One glance at Sumiko—wet from the surf, curves poured into a bikini, that smart mouth—and I was a goner. I’m Russian bratva, loyal to my blood and brutal when necessary. She’s an innocent American with a wicked sense of humor and eyes that see too much. She’s not part of my world… but that only makes me want her more. What starts as a casual drink becomes an obsession. She begs so sweetly, but I know I’m the one caught. I’ve broken a thousand rules to protect what’s mine—Sumiko just became the one I’ll burn the world for.
Sumiko—He’s danger wrapped in inked muscle and a Russian accent, a fantasy I never expected to taste. Pasha is the kind of man women dream about—and should definitely run from. But when he touches me, commands me, calls me malyshka, I forget who I’m supposed to be. I swore I wouldn’t fall for a stranger. I definitely didn’t plan to beg him for more. But one night of giving in isn’t enough. I don’t care if it’s reckless. I don’t care if he’s part of something dark and deadly. I want him. Even if loving a man like Pasha might be the most forbidden thing I’ve ever done.

*This story begins with the mention of the heroine’s kidnapping which also takes place in Bratva Jewel.
Matteo—I’m not supposed to want her. Maria is off-limits—my best friend’s sister, our don’s niece, and the last woman I’m allowed to want. The Mafia princess I failed to protect. But after dragging her from the clutches of a trafficking ring, I can’t go back to pretending she’s just family. Every second I’m near her, I’m torn between duty and desire, loyalty and obsession. She’s forbidden, and I’ve already crossed too many lines. I’ll guard her body with my life, but it’s her heart I’m desperate to claim—even if it costs me everything.
Maria—Matteo’s been my shadow since the night everything shattered. He treats me like glass, like I’ll break if he gets too close…or maybe if he admits how he really feels. But I’m done pretending we’re just friends. I’ve seen the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not watching. He looks at me like he’s trying not to remember. Like his hands haven’t already been on my skin. Matteo’s silence is a prison, and I’m the one trapped behind the glass. I see it in the way he watches me—he wants to cross that line. Hell, I want him to. But in our world, love isn’t a fairytale. I know the darkness that lives in him because it lives in me too. And if loving him is a crime in our world of blood and honor, then I’ll surrender to the man who would burn down everything just to keep me.

Bogdan—I don’t make a habit of bringing women home. I don’t even date. But the moment I lay eyes on Tina, I’m ready to break every rule I’ve set for myself—and a few laws if I have to. She’s smart-mouthed, stunning, and she doesn’t flinch when she finds out exactly who I am. She’s fire and control wrapped in one irresistible package, and when she puts her trust in me, I know I’ll never let her go. I’m not just going to claim her—I’ll protect her, worship her, and if anyone tries to take her from me, I’ll burn the city down.
Tina—He’s danger in a designer suit, and I should know better. One night. That’s what I tell myself. But Bogdan Kutsenko is all dark seduction and raw power, and when he touches me, I forget how to say no. He makes me feel safe and wanted—things I haven’t let myself crave in years. Walking away should be easy, but nothing about us is simple anymore. He’s the kind of man who doesn’t ask twice. He takes. And the scariest part? I want to be taken.

Marco—She’s off-limits. My brother’s new sister-in-law. And yet, the second I offer her my arm at the wedding reception, I know I’ve already made the mistake. Elizabeth isn’t just beautiful—she’s intoxicating. Sophistication, commanding presence, a body that could bring any man to his knees. I tell myself I’m only being protective when I arrange her ride home. But deep down, I already know—I’d destroy anyone who touches her. Even if that makes me the biggest threat of all.
Beth—I should stay away. Marco is everything I shouldn’t want—dominant, dangerous, and bound to a world that lives in the shadows. But when he looks at me, I forget logic. When he touches me, I forget my name. The way he commands a room…the way he makes me feel like I’m the only one who matters. He’s the wrong man with the wrong life. And I might be the biggest fool alive—because I’m falling anyway.

Carmine—I was promised to her when we were kids—an agreement inked in blood between Mafia kings. She disliked me when we were twelve. She loathed me at eighteen. Now Serafina Carosi is back in my city, running the bakery that’s become my newest obsession—and it’s not just for the red velvet cupcakes. She’s the girl I betrayed, the woman I’ve craved ever since, and the one I swore I’d stay away from…until she looked me in the eye and dared me to try again. She’s off-limits. She’s forbidden. She’s mine.
Fina—I came to New York to escape the past—not fall right back into it. Carmine Mancinelli is temptation in the flesh, a capo with a crooked smile, and a dangerous past. He betrayed me once, and I swore I’d never give him another chance. But when he walks into my bakery, the heat between us reignites with a vengeance. He wants a second chance. I want to believe he’s changed. But in a world ruled by blood oaths, rival syndicates, and old vendettas, loving him might cost me everything…including my life.