n the heart of Sicily, where power is everything and loyalty comes at a price, Serafina D'Angelo is the heir to one of the most feared and respected Mafia families. Born into a world of opulence and danger, she has always been the dutiful daughter, the perfect Mafia princess. But when tragedy strikes, and her father-the formidable head of the D'Angelo family-is brutally murdered, Serafina is thrust into a role she never wanted: the new leader of the D'Angelo empire.
As rivals close in and alliances fray, Serafina must navigate the treacherous waters of the criminal underworld, where enemies lurk in every shadow and trust is a luxury she can't afford. With her family's legacy on the line, she must make choices that will either cement her power or lead to her downfall.
But Serafina is not just fighting to survive-she is determined to avenge her father's death and protect the people she loves. To do so, she must embrace the dark side of her heritage, becoming the ruthless leader she was always destined to be.
The Emerald Rose is a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and redemption, where the line between good and evil is blurred, and the only rule is survival at any cost. As Serafina steps into her father's shoes, she will discover that the price of power is steep, and the ghosts of the past are never truly laid to rest.
For fans of crime thrillers and epic sagas, The Emerald Rose is an unforgettable journey into the heart of a Mafia empire, seen through the eyes of a woman who will stop at nothing to protect what is hers.
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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