Temptation of Temptress
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Last published Fri, Jul 28, 2023
In the treacherous world of New York's Mafia, where power and wealth collide, the Santoro and Petrov families stand as pillars of influence.
Amidst this web of secrets and intrigue, Italian-American Selene Santoro and Russian-born Erik Petrov share a complicated past. Bound by their families' close friendship, Selene has loved Erik since childhood, but he has always perceived her as a nuisance and a spoiled brat.
As they navigate their tumultuous emotions, their forbidden love threatens to ignite a fire that could consume not only their hearts but also the fragile balance of the criminal empire they are destined to inherit.
In this tale of loyalty, betrayal, and dangerous romance, Selene and Erik will be forced to confront their true feelings and make choices that will forever alter the fate of their families and the world they inhabit.
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