Enzo Mariano is ruthless, feared, and untouchable—the king of the Italian mafia. Power, revenge, and control define him… until Elianna enters his world. Elianna has one promise: protect her baby brother. She never imagined keeping it would put her in the arms of the most dangerous man she’s ever despised… and secretly desired. Thrown into an arranged marriage with Enzo, every glance, every touch, and every heated encounter threatens to ignite a fire neither of them can control. Hate and desire blur into obsession, and temptation becomes impossible to resist. Can Elianna keep her promise, or will Enzo’s ruthless passion claim her completely? Hate Me, Take Me is a dark, slow-burn mafia romance full of danger, tension, and forbidden desire. Trigger Warning: This book contains sexual content, strong language, and scenes of physical and verbal abuse.