Bound to the Don

A desperate sacrifice, a heart of stone, and a love that dare not speak its name."

Book Description:

In a world where poverty and desperation reign, 17-year-old Salma's life is a constant struggle. Orphaned by circumstance, bullied by her peers, and weighed down by her family's crushing debt, she's forced to confront the harsh realities of her existence.

With her father's failing heart and mounting medical bills, Salma's elder brother Omar takes a catastrophic risk, stealing from the ruthless Mr. Armando Giovanni Paolo, the infamous Don of Italy's most powerful mafia. The consequences are dire, and Salma is left with an impossible choice- either surrender herself to the merciless Don or watch her family succumb to ruin.

As Salma becomes embroiled in the Don's world of luxury and violence, she's subjected to psychological, physical and emotional abuse, treated as nothing more than a pawn in his game of power. Yet, despite the darkness that surrounds her, Salma's indomitable spirit refuses to break.

Will the Don, notorious for his heartlessness, find himself transformed by Salma's unwavering courage and resilience? Or will his bitterness and anger consume them both?

Genre:Young Adult, Romance, Mafia Fiction

Themes:Sacrifice, Survival, Abuse, Love, Redemption

Target Audience:Fans of dark romance, mafia fiction, and stories of overcoming adversity.

Trigger Warning:Physical and emotional abuse, mature themes, mention of violence and depictions of violence, manipulation, forceful arrangements.

P.S: this is my very first book and I'll love encouragement my dear readers.