Reckless Desires
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"Promise not to leave me?" She asks looking up at me. The thought of me and her not being together makes me sick. "I would never leave you."
She lays her head on my chest once again. "You give life meaning."
Reckless Desires is the first book in a series and is focused on the main characters Matteo and Illiana. Matteo is the oldest brother in the mafia and took his father's place after his tragic passing. Matteo has no interest in finding a friend or girlfriend. That's until he lays eyes on Illiana.
Illiana has a long list of secrets that she was hoping would stay hidden. No matter how hard she tries they each will spill out and will show who she truly is. The sweet innocent Illiana most know isn't who she used to be.
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