Alessandro "Alex" Rossi, a powerful mafia boss, has fallen deeply in love with Anna, a beautiful and innocent young woman. He wants her as his wife, and he'll stop at nothing to make it happen. But when Anna refuses his proposal, Alex's love turns to obsession and he gives her an ultimatum: marry him or he'll kill her family. Anna is devastated when Alex makes good on his threat, murdering her parents in cold blood. But she's determined to make him pay for his crimes. She pretends to surrender to his demands, feigning love and devotion to the man who destroyed her family. As the wedding day approaches, Anna plays the part of the doting bride-to-be, all the while secretly gathering evidence and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. She knows it won't be easy - Alex has a reputation for being merciless - but she's determined to avenge her family's death and bring him down. But as she gets closer to her goal, Anna realizes that her feelings for Alex are more complicated than she thought. She's torn between her desire for revenge and her growing attraction to the man who has destroyed her life. Will she be able to see her plan through, or will her emotions betray her? themes of novel is love, revenge, and betrayal.
5 parts