I allowed myself one stolen glance at him the man who, in mere minutes, had unraveled four years of love and loyalty as if they meant nothing. Our eyes collided again, and this time I couldn't look away. He leaned in, closing the distance with deliberate slowness, until our noses brushed, until our lips hovered so dangerously near I knew he could taste the heat of whiskey lingering on my breath. There was no mistaking him. Those eyes, sharp, sinful, an endless shade of green, I had seen them before, haunting, unforgettable. My pulse betrayed me, thrumming as his hand slid beneath my chin, tilting my face toward his with a possessive grace that left no room for refusal. His mouth lingered a breath away, his voice a hushed growl against my lips, "Your dance was... intoxicating, bella donna." --- At just twenty-one, Natalia Matthews thought she had her life under control until one reckless choice entangles her with a man cloaked in danger and desire. Alessandro, a powerful and enigmatic leader of the Italian Mafia, is everything she should fear...and everything her heart cannot resist. His touch is both her undoing and her salvation, his love as intoxicating as it is perilous. In his world, passion comes with a price, and every stolen kiss could be their last. As loyalty and betrayal collide, Natalia must decide whether to surrender to the fire that consumes them or risk being burned alive by it. Alessandro will cross every line to protect her, but in the shadows of power and blood, is love ever truly enough?

Not trusting my voice for I was afraid it would be too high or squeaky, I just nodded and felt goosebumps rise as he gently began to detangle that particular knot with his deft and agile fingers. I lost the ability to think as I got a whiff of his shower gel. It is the most erotic--I mean exotic scent ever. *

If I am willing to get the love and care which I never got in my life I do not mind waiting endlessly. I love him, for he was the only one who cared for me after my dad and grandmom. But one thing which I am never supposed to expect from him was LOVE. But I cannot help it. I was already in love with him. Initially he never cared for me but now he does. Can I not wait for him to change his mind and reciprocate to my love? I promise you Luiz, I will make sure to prove my love to you. Only if you give me that one chance!!!

Athena Costello loves her sister very much and would do anything for her. With that she did not hesitate to help her runaway the day before her wedding. The thing is Athena never expected what would happen as a result of her helping her sister Katerine. Now stuck with a husband she didn't want but couldn't get away from she is about to take a journey of her life. With bad tempers, girlfriends, friends, and now ex fiancee's all coming into play can these two make it work.