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Veil of Deception
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Ongoing, First published Aug 25, 2024
Mature
In the heart of Chicago, where the glittering façade of wealth and power hides a world of darkness, Alessia Romano is determined to live a life far removed from the dangerous legacy of her Mafia family. As a neonatal nurse, she's devoted to saving lives, not taking them. With ten siblings and a loving, if complicated, family, Alessia has managed to carve out a path of her own, one that keeps her out of the shadowy dealings of her family's criminal empire.
But everything changes the night she crosses paths with Antonio Vittorio Moretti, the youngest and most feared mob boss in the city. Ruthless, powerful, and carrying scars from a brutal past, Antonio has spent his life surrounded by violence. Despite his cold exterior, Alessia glimpses a man behind the mask-a man she is irresistibly drawn to.
One fateful night leads to a passionate encounter, and soon, Alessia finds herself pregnant with Antonio's child. As she navigates the treacherous waters of forbidden love, Alessia is thrust into a world she tried so hard to escape. Antonio is determined to keep her safe, even if it means keeping her at a distance. But when secrets from their pasts collide, Alessia must decide whether to trust the man who holds her heart or walk away for good.
Caught between two worlds, Alessia must confront her family's dangerous legacy and Antonio's dark past. Can she protect her unborn child from the perils of the underworld? And can Antonio choose between the life he's always known and the love that could save him?
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