After Camilla Gallo killed her father, she believed she had finally freed herself from a life of darkness and control. Little did she know that her freedom would come at a steep price. In order to maintain her inheritance and secure her future, Camilla finds herself forced into an arranged marriage with the head of the Italian Mafia, Alessio Mancini.
As rumors of Alessio's ruthlessness and dominance circulate through the criminal underworld, Camilla enters a world filled with danger, secrets, and deceit. Caught in a web of intrigue, she struggles to navigate her new life. Drawn to Alessio's magnetic presence, Camilla soon finds herself torn between the growing attraction she feels for him and the fear of losing herself in his dangerous world.
Together, Camilla and Alessio must confront their pasts, face their enemies, and forge a path forward in a treacherous world ruled by power and violence. Can they find a way to trust each other amidst the chaos, or will their fates be sealed by the sinister forces that threaten to tear them apart?
'The Red Swan' is a gripping romantic thriller that delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Explore the treacherous depths of the Italian Mafia alongside Camilla and Alessio as they fight for their lives and their hearts in a thrilling tale of passion and danger.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
*****
Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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