Ignited Devotion
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  • Reads 7,938
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  • Parts 20
  • Time 6h 23m
Complete, First published Dec 26, 2023
Mature
Novella 3: After the loss of his brother, Mario Marino finds himself constantly working under the pressure of his father's expectations. Mario has never been a leader, has never had much to say, and prefers staying in the shadows. He also finds himself inheriting his brother's entire life - including his brother's housekeeper and assistant, Poppy Rizzo. Poppy is a bubbly, funny, sweet woman who is opposite Mario in every way. With her help, Mario may just be able to adjust to this new life, and maybe gain some happiness along the way.

This is a side-story in the Queens of Chicago series. This is a complete addition to the other books and does not change or affect the main plot. You certainly do not have to read the others to enjoy this. You'll see plenty of familiar faces if you've read the original series! 

This is a completely fictional, mafia-light romance, dual-POV, and third spin-off book in The Queens of Chicago novellas, a series of interconnected stories about various prominent female characters in the fictional crime family.

TW: This story does contain explicit sexual content, death/murder, drug/alcohol use, violence, and heavy language. Please note this story is for mature audiences only! Take care of yourselves first and foremost.
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