Because of Her
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Last published Sun, Jun 11, 2017
Ophelia Hastings had no clue that she was the other woman's daughter. It wasn't until her father's actual family had invited her to stay with them that she learned a hell of a lot more than she bargained for. Everything seems innocent and simple, until mysterious happenings seem to follow her around no matter where she goes. It all starts when she meets the Moretti family, men whose lives seem to revolve around their business, which they refuse to tell anyone about. Unobtainable and devastatingly attractive, Luca Moretti provides Ophelia with the perfect excuse for getting in and out of trouble.
For Luca Moretti, Ophelia Hastings is the forbidden fruit. Even though she is an enticing, intelligent, and mysterious little thing all wrapped into one beautiful package, he could never have her.
He could never let her into the life he leads and the business he runs. Everything in his future is carefully planned to perfection. That is, except for her.
~•~ exerpt coming soon ~•~
This is a Mafia story. It includes hot as hell main characters, drama, humor, sarcasm, and some moments that will make your heart flutter.
There will be some MATURE scenes, as there is violence, language, and sex; if you are sensitive to these, proceed with caution.
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