The Coopers have it all: wealth, power, and a bond forged in loyalty. Haden Cooper, the cold and calculating head of their mafia empire, has built a dynasty that spans restaurants, casinos, hotels, and car dealerships. His wife, Joella, once the sweet and nurturing counterpart, has transformed. No longer the innocent woman she once was, Joella now commands respect as the Don's wife, her fierceness cutting through any pretense. She is as deadly as she is loving-fiercely protective of her family and unafraid to show the world the strength that lies beneath her warm exterior.
Together, Haden and Joella have raised eight extraordinary children, each brilliant in their own way, each a vital piece of the Cooper legacy.
But beneath the surface of their seemingly unshakable empire, danger lurks. A devastating betrayal from within shatters their world, threatening to rip the family apart and destabilize everything they've built. Lies and deception weave a web of chaos, leaving the Coopers questioning not just their allies but also one another.
As tensions rise and old wounds resurface, the Coopers are forced to confront the cost of their power. Trust is a rare commodity, and loyalty comes at a price. With enemies circling and the family on the brink of collapse, Haden and Joella must rally their children to uncover the truth and strike back-before the betrayal consumes them all.
In a world where love and vengeance walk hand in hand, will the Coopers prove unbreakable, or will this be the moment their empire falls?
When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive?
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When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself.
Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage.
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Cover designed by Ren Tachibana