Bound by Love follows the story of Isabella Rossi, a sheltered young woman whose life is turned upside down when she discovers the dark truth about her family. Forced to confront her father's ties to the mafia, Bella's once peaceful existence is shattered, and she finds herself caught in a dangerous game of power and betrayal.
As Bella delves deeper into the underworld, she realizes that her only chance of survival lies in the hands of Alessandro Romano, the enigmatic prince of the Romano mafia family. Reluctantly, she agrees to be placed under his protection, unaware of the complexities and dangers that come with being associated with the mafia.
However, as Bella and Alex grow closer, their bond becomes increasingly fraught with tension and desire. Caught between loyalty to their families and their growing feelings for each other, they must navigate a treacherous path filled with violence, deception, and forbidden passion.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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