She's a shy bookworm on scholarship, desperate to escape the Mafia. He's Chicago's most infamous mob boss, and he's running out of time to find a wife. When Maya Green is saved from a dangerous Italian don by Henry Wallace at a ball, she has no idea who her Prince Charming really is. But when Henry presents her with a deal - save him from an unwanted marriage by becoming his fiancée in return for his protection - Maya is thrust into his world of sin, betrayal, and violence. Now, with a no-strings-attached arrangement quickly becoming something more, Maya and Henry will have to navigate their fiery relationship as they wage a war with the Italian mafia - including its don, who isn't about to let Maya escape his clutches so easily. Will Maya fight to find her place amongst the ruthless criminals who surround her? Or will this business deal have a price that pays in blood?

Book 2 in this series! You do not need to read in order, but it is recommended to get the most enjoyment! :) *Mia, Mine is #1* Alice Amaro just wants freedom and to explore, but what she quickly learns is that having her freedom comes at a price... A price that Alice will pay for--with her life... ************************* Alice loves life and yearns to find more of the wonders she clearly sees-which is easier said then done when your father is Giovanni Amaro. Finally, Alice breaks free from the tight confines of her overprotective family and goes to college. Just as she feels that her life is really and truly beginning-something horrible happens. Blood is spilled and lives are cruelly snuffed out, resulting in her meeting Ethan Carter-a private investigator-who awakens something deep, burning and electric in her soul. She is weary of these feelings, though, because someone waits-watching and if she doesn't trust the right person it could cost her everything-including her life... This book and all of its characters are the intellectual property of Hannah Dean.