In the gritty realm of the Italian-American mafia, Avery Fernández, a diligent and punctual worker at a construction company, crosses paths with Eric Giovanni Moretti, the audacious and enigmatic scion of the notorious Moretti family. Tasked with the challenge of securing a penthouse for Eric, Avery strives to maintain professionalism. As Avery navigates the demands of her job, the boundaries blur, and she becomes entangled in Eric's world of gore and danger. The youngest and most defiant member of the Moretti family, Eric carries the weight of traumatic family relationships and accusations of murder. Has Avery gotten it all wrong for what's right in front of her? _ Reader's Advisory: Slowburn & Dark Romance Content Alert: This book contains explicit language and mature content. Professionally proofread by my editor.