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She always thought she would be trapped in a box, punches, and hits weighing her down, the cold rush of blood drowning the love her parents should've given her.
But even when she escapes...the past haunts her, and the undeniable fear of the unknown etches its way into her heart for eternity.
It's not until a little girl enters her bakery stealing a piece of cake that she lets happiness melt its way into her heart, the little girl's father becomes her armor from the fears that hide behind the deep shadows,
The love, contentment, and safety she never got from her parents were brought tenfold within the both of them, making her realize happiness truly is possible in a world of evil.
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Mafia.
It was all he knew for the longest time, everyone knows him as one of the biggest CEOs in New York, But he hides behind the shadows and controls the night as the biggest mafia boss.
His daughter was the only light he saw in the dark world he hid in, he thought his heart wouldn't soften for anyone, but when he meets a sweet bakery owner with the softest heart, he realizes that maybe love is worth the risk,
His heart begins to burn for her, and his mind, body, and whole being gets drowned in all that she is.
They don't realize the true armor that love is, the stone wall it builds beyond the evil that lies behind, it strengthens your weaknesses, and shows the light that hides within.
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~Ideas are all mine pls don't steal.
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'For The Mafia' Series - Book 2 of 3!
Read Book 1 - Made For The Mafia - before reading this book and the synopsis below to avoid spoilers!
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It's two and a half months later.
After being forced to steal from Enzo and leave her new found life and love, Caterina is depressed and being held captive by her father and her scheming ex. While she fights to keep Enzo's memory alive and get back to him, she must brutally face her past and ultimately her future.
Enzo won't give up until he finds her. He refuses to believe she willingly left, despite every sign she did. And he doesn't even know her biggest secret yet - what she wasn't able to reveal to him after the fateful day in town. Business is crashing while he crumbles, with Tony using the opportunity to attack at all fronts. He knows too much. Too many weaknesses. He must have someone on the inside.
Will Caterina find the strength within herself to face off against her father and all that stands in her way to go home?
Will Enzo be able to find and save her?
Will either of them uncover the real mole in his organization before it is too late?
Read the brutal and sexy sequel to 'Made For The Mafia' to find out!
Betrayal cuts deep, but revenge cuts deeper.
Started: December 3, 2021
Completed: September 30, 2022 (Book 3 is in progress!)
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