Broken Crowns

Isabella De Luca returns to Venice to investigate her father's mysterious disappearance, only to find herself caught in the city's ruthless criminal underworld. Her father, Dante, once a powerful mafia leader, vanished without a trace, leaving a void filled by his rival, Matteo Fioravanti-a man known for his calculated cruelty. Determined to learn the truth, Isabella teams up with her father's former ally, Luca Rossi, a loyal yet guarded confidant who becomes both her protector and her guide through the treacherous paths of Venice's dark elite.

As Isabella and Luca dig deeper, they uncover secrets that challenge everything she knew about her father. She learns of Dante's alliances, betrayals, and dealings with Matteo, each revelation pushing her further into a world where loyalty is fragile and power comes at a price. Driven by the need for justice-and a growing desire to reclaim her family's lost empire-Isabella confronts Matteo, but the closer she gets, the more her own moral boundaries blur.

Luca, haunted by his own past, becomes Isabella's anchor, helping her navigate this dangerous journey while fighting his own feelings for her. Their shared history and simmering connection spark a relationship both passionate and complicated, testing their loyalties at every turn. As Isabella steps further into her father's legacy, she faces a choice: seek revenge against those who wronged her family or claim her father's empire for herself. In a world where love and power collide, Isabella must decide what she's willing to sacrifice-and who she can truly trust.

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