A Rose Among Thorns

Maeve Rivera, a sharp yet reserved 17-year-old, never expected her life to spiral into chaos when her mother remarried a wealthy businessman. But beneath the grandeur of her new home lies a dark secret: her stepfather is the feared head of the city's most powerful mafia syndicate.

Maeve's world becomes even more dangerous when she meets Luca, her cold and enigmatic new "bodyguard." As the heir to her stepfather's criminal empire, Luca is both a protector and a threat. Yet, despite their clashes, a forbidden bond begins to form between them.

Caught in a web of family betrayal, gang wars, and hidden truths, Maeve must make a choice: fight for love or tear down the empire that holds her captive.