Could love survive when the world itself is against you? Rick seemed like the perfect boy next door—mysterious, charming, and undeniably handsome. But behind his Italian charm lies a secret so dark, he fled his homeland to build a new life in New York, far from the shadows of his past. For a while, his life was peaceful. Safe. Predictable. Until he met Vanessa Campbell. Vanessa, fiery and fearless, drew him in with a single glance. She felt an instant connection to him, a spark he tried desperately to ignore. But when he discovered her father was the ruthless leader of the American mafia, everything he had fought for—his freedom, his quiet life, his heart—was threatened. Vanessa knew people feared her family, but she didn’t expect Rick to pull away. Yet love refuses to be tamed. She’s willing to defy her father, challenge dangerous loyalties, and risk everything for the man who stole her heart. Now, Rick must decide: cling to the life he’s built, or surrender to a love that could drag him back into the world he ran from—and destroy them both. Because some destinies can’t be escaped… and some loves are worth the danger. A dark, forbidden mafia romance featuring a secretive Italian hero, a fearless heroine, deadly family loyalties, and a love that could shatter everything.
