Diamante Lewis, a talented and irresistible stripper, found herself caught in a web of intrigue when she crossed paths with the notorious mafia boss, Durante Deschanel. Durante, a powerful figure in Sicily's underworld, had everything taken away from him by his father; including his mafia. As Diamante stepped onto the stage of her occupation, Dante swept her away to the bar to tell Diamante the life-altering proposition her father and he made. Durante, a man of few words, revealed his intentions with a mix of authority and vulnerability. He confessed that he had been captivated by Diamante's charm and had decided to make her his girlfriend. Caught off guard by this revelation, Diamante's emotions swirled in a whirlwind of confusion. She had never imagined herself becoming entangled in the dangerous world of the mafia, let alone being forced into a relationship with a mafia boss. Questions flooded her mind-was this a life she could embrace? Could she find a way to escape this fate? In the months that followed, Diamante found herself torn between her desire for freedom and her growing connection with Durante. As she spent more time with him, she discovered a complex man beneath the hardened exterior. Durante, despite his position in the mafia, possessed a genuine longing for companionship and love. As their relationship deepened, Diamante began to see glimmers of hope amidst the shadows. She discovered that Dante's intentions were not solely driven by power and control, but also by a longing for a genuine connection. Together, they navigated the treacherous waters of Sicily's underworld, their bond growing stronger with every obstacle they faced. Diamante's journey from the stage to the heart of the mafia world was not without its challenges. She had to confront her own fears, make difficult choices, and navigate the dangerous dynamics of the mafia. Along the way, she discovered her own strength, resilience, and a love she never thought possible.
"Remember how wet you were when you decide to start avoiding me again. Remember how you came all over me. Remember how you felt in this exact moment because I know you'll deny it."
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She knew falling in love with him was wrong.
She still fell anyway.
Now she will have to live with the debt of temptation
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When Poppy witnesses a robbery gone wrong and gives evidence to the police to catch the perpetrators, she finds herself in witness protection after discovering the criminals are part of a dangerous gang.
But when her witness protection comes to an end, she is soon captured by the gang leader and told she'll give eight years of her life for the man who was sentenced to prison for the same amount of time. Poppy is forced to work for the spiteful leader, Rexx, who uses her natural beauty to swindle valuable information from wealthy men for his own benefit. She's been counting down the seconds until her freedom.
When she stumbles across Gabriel Dalton, the underboss to the mafia, he's charming, attractive and tempting. Poppy expects him to be like the rest, only ever after one thing. But that's when Gabriel proves her wrong. After Rexx discovers her acquaintance with Gabriel, he demands that she spies on him to get information about his family and business. Reluctantly she wants to say no, but she has no choice. If she fights it, she'll get hurt-or worse.
As Poppy becomes closer to Gabriel, she doesn't expect to fall for him. And little does he know, she's been lying to him this whole time. There is only one thing Gabriel absolutely despises and that is heartless backstabbers.
Tropes:
- mafia romance
- forced proximity
- who did this to you?
- angst/betrayal
- dual POV
- spice with some kinks
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